OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 2 Mar 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: The Buffalo News http://www.buffalonews.com Albert, Angela R. (Castiglia) February 28, 2005; beloved wife of the late Samuel J. Albert; dear mother of Samuel A. (Becky) Albert and Kenneth D. Albert; grandmother of Samuel, Wesley, Stephanie and Brandon; sister of Philip (Mary) Castiglia and Anthony (Josephine) Castiglia; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Drive (Corner Hopkins) where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 9 AM and from St Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 3/2/2005. Ashe, David M. ASHE----David M. March 1, 2005, age 51 of Tonawanda. Husband of Rose (nee Smith) Ashe; father of Daniel (Denise) Perlinger, Larry VanCuran, Crissy (Joseph) Coleman and Alice Jean Ashe; son of Alice Lucore; brother of John (Kathy) and Gary (Margaret) Ashe and Karen Lepsch; also survived by four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Thursday only at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME INC., Adam & Seymour Sts., Tonawanda, where services will be held at 8 PM Thursday. Friends invited. Mr. Ashe was an Air Force veteran in the Vietnam War and was employed at Mokon Industries in Buffalo. Complete obituary, condolences and directions at www.hampfuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News on 3/2/2005. Barone, Helen Marie (Piech) Age 81, of Newfane, entered into rest on Friday, February 4, 2005 at Newfane Intercommunity Memorial Hospital. Born on October 5, 1923 in Lackawanna, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Josephine Piech; she is survived by three children: Carol Fronczak of West Seneca, Debra (Edward) Luongo of Getzville and Gary Barone of Tonawanda, NY; grandmother of Brenda and David Fronczak and Leyna and Julie Barone; sister of Loretta (Fermi) Pietrocarlo of Glendale, AZ, Natalie Garlock of Depew, Virginia Piech of Lackawanna, Jayne (Ben) Nicosia of Orchard Park and the late Steve Piech; sister-in-law of Ann Piech. A Memorial Service will be held March 5, 2005 at 11:00 AM from the First Bible Baptist Church, 555 Central Ave., Lancaster, NY across from Lancaster High School. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Orchard Park, NY. Arrangements entrusted to the KENNETH H. SHERRIE FUNERAL HOME, Newfane, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to: Our Lady of Victory Infant Home, 790 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna, NY 14218. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/2/2005. Barylski, Richard S. February 27, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Kowalewski Barylski. Dear father of Constance (late Carl) Chambers, Richard (Marcia) , David, Michael (Denise Knight), Betsy (Jack Parr) Barylski, Judi (William) Floyd. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Brother of the late Agnes (late Charles) Ratajczak, Max (late Agnes), Vince, Edward Barylski, Stella (late Frank) Marciniak. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St near Union Rd, Cheektowaga, Saturday at 10 AM and in Holy Name of Jesus Church at 11 AM. Family will be present on Friday only 2-4 and 7-9. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/2/2005 - 3/3/2005. Beck, Mae M. (Winder) February 26, 2005, age 83, in her Marilla home, beloved wife of the late Arthur Beck; dear mother of Betty (Pete) Tepezano, Anthony (Nancy) Beck, Patricia (Ken) Wainwright, Kenneth Beck, Kathy (Ron) LePrell, Arthur (Sue) Beck and Robert Beck; also survived by 17 grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be offered on Saturday, March 5, at 10 AM at St. John the Baptist Church, 2021 Sandridge Rd., Alden, NY. Donations to Hospice. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/2/2005. Borden Jr., Emery February 27, 2005. Family will receive friends on Friday at 10 AM at Agape A.M.E. Church, Northland/Lonsdale, where funeral service will follow at 11 AM. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by H. ALFRED LEWIS INC., 968 Jefferson Ave. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/2/2005. Budniewski, Estelle (Schultz) February 28, 2005. Wife of the late Arthur. Dear mother of Michael (Elizabeth) Budd and Janet (Richard) Leyda. Grandmother of four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Sister of Pauline Swiderski, Alice Bojdo, Theresa Zioli, predeceased by other brothers and sisters. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC, 2275 George Urban Boulevard (2 blocks east of Dick Road) Friday 9 AM and Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church 9:30. Family present Thursday 4-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/1/2005 - 3/3/2005. Caputo, Catherine M. February 28, 2005, daughter of the late John and Josephine (nee Borzilleri) Caputo; sister of the late Rose M. Caputo. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Thursday March 3rd from Holy Cross Church at 11:30 AM. Catherine was a member of the Holy Cross Church Ladies Society. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the American Red Cross. Arrangements by JOSEPH SPANO & SONS FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/2/2005. Cedrone, Gerald February 28, 2005, beloved husband of Anna Marie (Manzella); loving father of Marilyn Cedrone, Geraldine (Joseph) Gambino and Edward Cedrone; cherished grandfather of Joseph, Nicholas, Renee and Stephen Gambino; brother of the late Joseph, Anthony, Pompeii Cedrone and Ann Fago; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME (West Chapel), 1357 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin) Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Margaret's Church, 1395 Hertel Ave., Friday at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/2/2005 - 3/3/2005. DePasquale, Rose (Magavero) In Keedysville, MD., February 27, 2005, formerly of Angola, NY, wife of the late John L. Sr.; beloved mother of John L. Jr. (Mary Ann) of Keedysville, MD and Bruce W. (Carol) of Irving, NY; grandmother of Michael (Jennifer) DePasquale of Lancaster, David (Carrie) DePasquale of Ohio, Beth (Jason) Gullo of Cheektowaga, Patricia DePasquale of Ohio, Catherine (Thomas) Gerace of Cheektowaga, Suzanne (Dennis) Travagline of Frederick, MD; survived by 8 great-grandchildren; preceded in death by 6 brothers and sisters, Nunzio (Rudy), Horace, Carl, Suzanne (Tina), Connie and Sr. M. Dolorata Magavero. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 11:30 AM in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Brant, NY. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by ADDISON FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/2/2005 - 3/3/2005. Elliott, Marie R. (McLeod) February 28, 2005; wife of the late William G. 'Bill' Elliott; mother of Bonnie Elliott and Debbie (Leon) Edwards of Lancaster, PA; sister of Mae (late George) Balzer; aunt of Ronald (Barbara) Balzer and Kenneth (Donna) Elliott. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service Friday morning at 11 o'clock at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.) Williamsville. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/2/2005 - 3/3/2005. Favata, Libby J. February 26, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved sister of Helen (Carlo) Nasca, Salvatore (Jan) Favata and the late Cecelia (late William) McDonald and Mary (Sam) LaGreca; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-8:30 PM at The LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will be held Friday evening at 8:30 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/2/2005 - 3/3/2005. Glass, Ken Age 78, March 1, 2005, in Veterans Hospital, Buffalo, NY. Beloved son of the late Jean Glass. Dear friend of Barbara Marosan. Brother of Edith Kellner. Beloved uncle of Joan (George) Hebert, Jean (Will) Thoms, Judy (Jeff) Kay, John (Kathy), Jim (Marlene), Jonathan (Sally), Jeff (Lynn) Kellner. Great uncle of George (Susette) Hebert Jr, and Holly Hebert Ross. Friends may call Thursday March 3 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the STEPHAN-BURNS FUNERAL HOME INC, 266 East Street at Austin, where services will be held Friday at 10 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/2/2005. Grant, Magdelene A. (Kaiser) February 28, 2005 at age 91; beloved wife of the late T. James Grant; dearest mother of Patsy (James) Winkler, James (Audrey), Donald (Christine) Grant, Nancy (John) Klein and Carol (Frank) Schubauer; loving grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; sister of Michael (Lois) and Alice Kaiser; sister-in-law of Verna and Marie Kaiser. The family will be present on Thursday from 3-8 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Drive, where funeral services will be held on Friday at 10 AM. A Memorial Service will be held at the church at a later date. Friends invited. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired memorials may be made to St. Stephens-Bethlehem UCC or Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/2/2005 - 3/3/2005. Groff, Delia A. Of Lockport, NY; Monday February 28, 2005; survived by eleven nieces and nephews and numerous grandnieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four sisters and three brothers. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2005 at 11 AM fro Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 6965 Chestnut Ridge Road, Lockport. Memorials may be made to the Church of the YWCA. Arrangements by LANGE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/2/2005. Hacker, Ruth M. (Merz) March 1, 2005, beloved wife of the late Frank C. Hacker; dearest mother of Tom (Joy) Hacker, Nancy (Bill) Hall, Cindy (Robert) Nurmi, James (Michelle) Hacker, Debbie (Dave) Langa, Michael (Barbara) Hacker and the late Sharon (John) Saia; devoted grandmother of Michael (DonaLynn) Saia and 19 loving grandchildren; sister of the late Fran Moser. The family will be present Thursday 2-4 and 6-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1024 French Rd. (West of Borden Rd.) where Funeral Services will be held Friday at 9:15 AM and from Resurrection Church at 10 AM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 3/2/2005. Handzlik, Francis B. February 28, 2005. Dear son of the late Walter and Mary (Budnik) Handzlik. Dear brother of Elizabeth (late Henry) Jendrasik, Edward (late Jean) Handzlik, Florence (Stanley) Hojnacki and the late Victoria, Casimir (Helen) Handzlik, Mary (Harry) Lewandowski, Walter, Stanley Handzlik, Margaret (Daniel) Hojnacki and Laura Homka. Dear brother-in-law of Theresa Handzlik and Henry Homka. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC, 2005 Clinton St (corner South Ogden) Thursday at 9 AM and at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church at 9:30 AM. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/1/2005 - 3/2/2005. Hooker, Jeanne B. (Bosard) Of West Seneca, NY February 28, 2005, beloved wife of the late James M. Hooker; dearest mother of Kim Marie (Ron) Roberson, James Randolph and Gary M. (Marlene) Hooker; cherished grandmother of Cortney and Matthew Hooker, Ryan and Stephani Roberson; also survived by many loving family and friends. Family will be present Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 at HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10:00. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/2/2005 - 3/3/2005. Karas-Alexander, Jude (Please see Wahl notice) Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/2/2005. Kiss, Ruby M. (Smith) February 28, 2005, of North Collins, NY, beloved wife of Imre Kiss; also survived by friends. Funeral services Friday at 10 AM from the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Road, West Seneca, 825-5205. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Thursday, 4-8 PM. Interment in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/2/2005. Konrad, Marilyn S. February 21, 2005; of Buffalo, NY; Age 78; wife of the late Andrew Konrad; beloved mother of Kathryn, Anthony (Susan), John, James, Robert (Miriam), Kerry (Melinda) Konrad, Susan Held (Scott), Patricia Sweeney, Kristen Mendoza (Carlos) and the late Mary Judith; also survived by fourteen grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; daughter of the late Anthony and Marion Schasre; sister of the late James, Robert and Donald Schasre; daughter-in-law of the late Anthony and Bertha Konrad; also survived by nieces; nephews; and cousins. A memorial service will be held at the Holiday Inn, 620 Delaware Ave., Buffalo on Saturday, March 12, 2005 at 11 AM. Friends invited. Memorial contributions may be made to the Urology Clinic at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Arrangements by FRANK RUBINO MORTUARY. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/27/2005 - 3/6/2005. LiPuma, Grace (Frazzitta) February 27, 2005, age 104, beloved wife of the late Vincenzo LiPuma; dear mother of Joseph (Antoinette), Charles (Connie), Vincent (Alice) and the late Frank (Lorraine) LiPuma; grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 6050 Transit Rd., where Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 10:15 AM and a Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial from Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 11 AM. Rev. David LiPuma, principle celebrant. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made in Mrs. LiPuma's memory to Brothers of Mercy Nursing Center or the Diocese of Buffalo's Catholic Charities Appeal. Online register at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/1/2005 - 3/2/2005. Long, Dorothy B. (Dietz) February 27, 2005, age 85, beloved wife of the late William G. Long; dear mother of Anita (Walter W.) Jones of St. Clairsville, OH and Rita (William) Bartoszek; grandmother of Jeffrey (Karen), Ronald and Steve Bartoszek, Becky (John Dingwell) Jones, Robyn (Allen) Blake and Heather (William) Claussen; great-grandmother of Heidi, Dustin, Derrick and Doug. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. where funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9:00 AM and at Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/2/2005 - 3/3/2005. Mayer, Robert Ambrose February 27, 2005 age 89 of Angola, NY; loving husband of Helen Marks; father of Kathleen (Robert) Bartus, Robert M. (Suzanne), James (Judith), Paul (Christine) Mayer, Susan (Douglas) Hall-Mayer and Joan (Bradley) Link; son the late Edward and Johanna Mayer; brother of Mary (Jack) Brunner, Helen (Ralph) Fierle, Francis Mayer, Joelle (Donald) Lischer, Rosanne (John) Siliciano and the late Genevieve (Gordon) Hummel, Margaret (Roy) Ebel and Edward (Lillian) Mayer; brother in-law of Robert (Norma); also survived by 16 grandchildren and three great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 9:30 AM in Most Precious Blood Church, Angola, NY. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Church. Arrangements by the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/2/2005 - 3/3/2005. Meissner, Erna I. February 27, 2005, in Dunkirk, NY, formerly of Buffalo, NY, daughter of the late Hugo and Lydia Meissner; dear sister of Lydia (late Harold) Boldt and the late Robert (late Elsie), Erwin (late Erma), Herbert (late Esther), Victor (Laura) and Bernard Meissner; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Thursday at 1 PM from the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, 825-5205. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Thursday 11 AM-1 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church. Interment in Trinity Church Cemetery, West Seneca. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/1/2005 - 3/2/2005. Militello, James D. of Lake View, NY; March 1, 2005. Beloved husband of Lisa (Schlum); loving father of Christiaan (Alison) and Remy; grandfather of Alexa Brooke; son of the late Salvatore and Grace; brother of the late Salvatore. Also survived by aunts, uncles and nieces and nephews. Funeral from the funeral home of WENDEL & LOECHER INC, 27 Aurora St, Lancaster, Friday morning at 9:30 with a Mass of Christian Burial being celebrated at St Mary's RC Church, Lancaster at 10 AM. Family will receive relatives and friends Thursday only 2-4 and 7-9. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/2/2005 - 3/3/2005. Morgan Sr., Allan J. "Max" Of Elma, NY, February 28, 2005; beloved husband of the late Marie B. Bove Morgan; dearest father of Dana (Susan), Karen (Richard) Willard, Robert (Diane) and Allan J. (Norma) Morgan, Jr.; fond grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; brother of the late David (Jean) and Peter (Frances) Morgan. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, INC., 4680 Clinton St. (corner Borden Rd.), West Seneca (668-5666), where Funeral will be held Friday morning at 9:15 AM and from St. John's Lutheran Church (Elma) at 10 o'clock. Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/2/2005 - 3/3/2005. Murphy, James A. February 26, 2005, beloved husband of Jean L. (nee Hornberger) Murphy; devoted father of James A. Jr. (Huguette) Murphy, Karen M. (Timothy) Sutton, Kevin A. (Debbie) Murphy, Kathleen A. (Mark) Comaratta and Jean F. (Thomas) Engler; loving grandfather of Michael (Julie), Cara, Erin, Marc, Kelly, Kaitlyn, Maria, Meaghan, Brendan, Nicholas and Kevin; brother-in-law of Joan (Albert) Kraus; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Monday from 7-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at St. Gregory the Great Church at 10:45 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Collen Volpe R.N. Fund, Attn: Walter Ludwig at Millard Suburban Hospital, 1540 Maple Rd., Williamsville, NY 14221. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/2/2005. Nailor, Loyd M. 'Ahmed Peacefully, February 24, 2005; husband of Mary 'Lateefah' (nee Bennett); father of Aminah, Karimah W. (Myreon) Roberts, Jamilah A., Ohnedaruth M. (Shannon), Malikah R. (Orlando Jr.) Richardson and Khalifah S. Nailor; also survived by four grand-daughters, two grandsons and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Thursday at 11 AM at THOMAS T. EDWARD FUNERAL HOME INC., 995 Genesee St., where funeral services will follow at 12 Noon. Final service and Interment in Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, AL. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/1/2005 - 3/4/2005. Page Sr., Arthur R. February 22, 2005, beloved husband of the late Pearl (Gushue); dear father of Gwen (Robert) Green, Robert (late Paula) and Arthur (Katherine) Page; fond grandfather of four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; dear brother of the late Annie Adair; beloved friend of Peggy Ollinger; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St. (near Grant) Wednesday 4-7:45 PM at which time funeral services will be held. Mr. Page was a member of Local #17. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/1/2005 - 3/2/2005. Parkot, Edwin R. In Amherst, NY; February 28, 2005. Beloved husband of Betty Rae (Leonard) Parkot. Dearest father of Sean (Kathryn) Parkot; Paul (Rose) Parkot; Brian (Debra) Parkot; Grandfather of Dawn, Bradley, Michael, Brian, Patrick, Kelly, Shannon, Kevin and Brigid. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4, 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC, 2480 Kensington Avenue, Amherst, NY where prayers will be offered Saturday at 8:45 AM; followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Christ the King RC Church at 9:15 AM. Flowers gratefully declined; memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc of WNY. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/2/2005 - 3/4/2005. Pecyna, Sophie A. (Gancarz) February 28, 2005 at age 82; beloved wife of Stanley F. 'Pat' Pecyna; dear sister of Frank (Lorraine) Gancarz; predeceased by a nine brothers and sisters; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr., where Funeral services will be Thursday at 9:30 AM and from St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church at 10:15 AM. Online register at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/1/2005 - 3/2/2005. Pesch, John D. Suddenly, March 1, 2005. Beloved husband of Karen (nee Beltz). Son of the late Adele and Adolph Pesch. Also survived by brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 6-8 PM at the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC, 2275 George Urban Boulevard (2 blocks east of Dick Road). Mass of Christian Burial at St. Barnabas Church, 2049 George Urban Boulevard, Depew, NY, Saturday at 9 AM. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/2/2005 - 3/3/2005. Redden, Margaret T. (Connor) February 27, 2005, after brief illness, beloved wife of the late John J. Redden; loving mother of Marie T. Redden, Margaret (Vincent) Garippo, Helen (Al) Bauer, Sheila M. Redden; devoted grandmother of A.J. (Dawn) Bauer, John Patrick Garippo USMC and Sheila M. Bauer; dear sister of Helen (late Adam) Sacha; also survived by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews; godmother of James Creahan, James Dietzer and Mark Sacha. The family will be present Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee Street (two blocks east of Union Rd.) where funeral services will be held Friday at 10:45 AM and from Our Lady Help of Christians Church at 11:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/2/2005 - 3/3/2005. Rich, Lois A. (Starr) February 27, 2005; wife of the late Gaylord J. Rich; mother of Edward G. (Sharon A.) Rich and Laura Hagerman; grandmother of Preston E. Rich and Lauren Hagerman; sister of Elaine (Thomas) O'Donnell; dear friend of Joseph Takash. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday from 6-8 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.) Williamsville. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/1/2005 - 3/2/2005. Ridge, Marian T. (Treble) Of East Amherst, NY, February 27, 2005; beloved wife of Robert H. Jr.; dearest mother of Robert H. III (Patricia) and the late Elizabeth Rawlings; grandmother of Melanie (Charles) O'Connor, Robert H. IV, Jared and Allyson Rawlings, Thomas (Meredith) Saluzzo and Brian Saluzzo; great-grandmother of five; sister of Ruth Devonshire and Charles Treble; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst, NY. Funeral service Thursday afternoon at 1:00 PM from Amherst Alliance Church, 3915 Millersport Hwy. Deceased was a member of Millersport Home Bureau. In lieu of flowers memorials to Amherst Alliance Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/1/2005 - 3/2/2005. Ripa, Maria (Paci) Of Lancaster, NY, February 28, 2005; beloved wife of the late Albert Ripa; loving mother of Ennio (Helene), Raymond (Sue Ann), John (Michele) and Roseann LaFratta and the late Eugene (Marilyn); grandmother of 10, great-grandmother of seven; sister of Enis Andreoni and the late Ida, Augusto (Jeanette), all of Italy; sister-in-law of Eugenia (late Antonio) Tombolini. The Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL AND LOECHER INC. FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Wednesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM with a Mass of Christian Burial being celebrated at Our Lady of Pompeii Church, Thursday morning at 9:30. (Please assemble at Church) In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/1/2005 - 3/2/2005. Rosen, Shirley A. (Mecca) Of Williamsville, NY, entered into rest February 28, 2005, beloved wife of Irving 'Ted' Rosen; devoted mother of David J. (Erika) Rosen, Cindy (Paul) Eblen, Gina Tiburzi, Maria (Frank) Grisafi, Shelley (Daniel) Fogel and Dr. Richard (Rosie) Rosen; special mother figure to Christine (Matt) Barnaby and Frank (Melissa) Cardarella; cherished grandmother of Jennafer, Paulie, Alexa, Alisa, Annmarie, Max, Emily, Matthew, Taylor and Jackie; loving daughter of the late Augustine and Mildred (nee Lavango) Mecca; dear sister of Richard (Arlene) Mecca and Augustine 'Snooks' (Betty) Mecca; dearest sister-in-law of Sylvia (late Ted) Dimet, Edith (late Nate) Goodman, late Frances Baumann and late Donald Rosen; special sister figure to Frank (late Rosella) Cardarella; fond friend of Dr. Jeffrey (Mary) Meilman; dear aunt of Wendy Dimet and many nieces and nephews; also survived by relatives and many friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral and services will be held on Friday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hope for Tomorrow Foundation, 811 Maple Rd., Williamsville, NY 14221 in Shirley's name. Directors Joseph P. Lombardo and Jay L. Mesnekoff. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/2/2005. Ross, Betty Jean Age 62 of Grand Island, N.Y., formerly of Amherst and Olean N.Y., died February 28, 2005 in Buffalo General Hospital. She was cared for by People Inc. Memorial Service, Saturday, March 5, 2005 at noon at CASEY, HALWIG & HARTLE FUNERAL HOME, 3128 W. State Rd., Olean N.Y. Burial in Allegany, N.Y. Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/2/2005. Ryan-Prygon, Kim M. Of the Town of Tonawanda, entered into rest February 26, 2005, beloved wife of James Prygon; loving daughter of John (Barbara) Ryan and Marie (Richard) Cambrone; dearest sister of Kellie (Andy) Woodcock and Kerry Ryan; beloved aunt of Frank, Alan, Ryan, Andrew and Joshua; stepsister of Kathleen (Ernie) Kalobius, Sharon (Bob) Motz, Gary (Barbara) Metzger, Donna (Bob) Ofhaus, Susan (Ray) Giampoala and James Metzger. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Kim's Life on Thursday, March 3 at Classics V Banquet Facility, 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd. in Amherst from 6-10 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., American Cancer Society or Erie County S.P.C.A. Arrangements by DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/1/2005 - 3/2/2005. Rzepka, Florence (Wisniewski) of Depew, NY, February 28, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Rzepka. Also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St Augustines RC Church, Depew NY, Friday morning at 10 AM. No prior visitations, arrangements by WENDEL & LOECHER INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/2/2005. Scahill, Eleanor B. (Dowd) February 25, 2005, of Lackawanna, NY, wife of the late Robert W. Scahill; mother of Robert J. (Eva), Peggy (Ira) Pfalzgraf, Rosemary Scahill, Kathleen (Gregory) Ferrand, William E. Scahill and Brian Scahill; sister of Irene (late Edward) Skowronski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services Thursday at 9 AM from the CUSACK FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca 828-1846 (same location as Sieck & Mast Funeral Home) and in Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Wednesday 2-4, 7-9 PM. Eleanor was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/1/2005 - 3/2/2005. Sciandra, Mary J. (Licata) February 27, 2005; wife of the late John J. Sciandra; devoted mother of Leonard (Noemi) Sciandra, Marie Brady Sciandra and the late Andrew Sciandra; also survived by 15 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; daughter of the late Leo and Maria (nee Alba) Licata. Friends may call at the JOSEPH SPANO & SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., 473 Niagara St., where funeral will be held Friday morning at 8:45, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Anthony of Padua Church at 9:30. Family present Thursday 4-8 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/2/2005. Simpson, Martha Jean (Jones) March 1, 2005; beloved wife of the late Loraine; dear mother of Nancy (late Paul) Spillane, Edward (Judith) and Donna Simpson; grandmother of six; great-grandmother of eight; sister of Thomas (Muriel) Jones, Mildred (Walter) Banko and the late Frank (survived by Ethel) Jones. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME INC., 335 Ontario St., Friday, 4-8 PM. Friends may gather for funeral services in the Ontario Street Methodist Church, 179 Ontario St., at 10:00 AM. Memorials may be made to the church. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/2/2005 - 3/3/2005. Thomas, Donald G. March 1, 2005; beloved husband of Sharon (nee Rogers); dear father of Marie P. (Bill) Bailey and Kenneth R. (Wendy Howard) Thomas; grandfather of Cherri K. Bailey; brother of Margaret (Edward) Pomerhn, Gladys (Raymond) Sarama and the late William and Robert (Lillian) Thomas; brother-in-law of Lorraine Thomas; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6050 Transit Road, where Funeral Services will be held Friday at 11:00. Online register at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/2/2005 - 3/3/2005. Thomas, John C. Age 71, of Gowanda, NY, died Monday, February 28, 2005. He was born July 22, 1933 in Clearwater, FL to Charles A. Thomas and Zelda V. (Heisler) Thomas. He was employed by Ford Stamping Plant in Woodlawn, NY. Mr. Thomas was an Army veteran. Husband of Betty J. Thomas (Jimerson); father of Wade M. (Nancy D.) Thomas, Christopher J. Thomas and the late Bruce C. Parker; step-father of Denise L. (Robert) Powless; grandfather of Amelia K. Thomas, Joshua C. Thomas, Jonathan M. Thomas, Jennifer M. Thomas, Casey L. Powless and Patrick A. Parker; brother of the late Virginia Neu; brother-in-law of Victor Neu; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at HILLS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 255 Aldrich St., Gowanda, NY, on Thursday from 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Services will be held March 4, 2005 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment Pine Hill Cemetery, Gowanda, NY. The family suggests memorial contributions made to Hospice Buffalo Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/2/2005 - 3/3/2005. Tripi, Madeline (Mineo) February 28, 2005, beloved wife of the late Paul Tripi; dear mother of Paul (Phyllis) Tripi and Robert Tripi; dear grandmother of six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; dear sister of Lucy Alessi, Anthony (Leona) Mineo, Mildred Davis, Rosemarie (Kenneth) Schenk, Michael (Louise) Mineo and the late Samuel, Frank, Vincent Mineo and Mary Jane LaFaso. The family will be present on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Drive, where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 9:30 AM and from Infant of Prague Church at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/1/2005 - 3/2/2005. Tropea, Ida M. (Giancarlo) March 1, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence O. Tropea. Loving mother of Connie Ann Szyjka and Lawrence C. (Mary F.) Tropea. Treasured Gram of Julie Ann (Timothy) O'Neill, Jennifer T. (James) Bihl and Kristen A. Tropea. Precious Great Grammie of Alexandria Ida O'Neill. Dearest sister of Joseph (Carmela) Giancarlo, Angeline (James) Loftus and the late Theresa Gross, Guy Giancarlo and Mary Napoli. Sister-in-law of Andrew Gross and Rita Giancarlo. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:15 and from St. Timothy Church at 10 AM. If desired, contributions may be made in Ida's memory to St Jude's Childrens Hospital. Online register at www.Amigone.com Donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 332 N. Waterdale, Memphis, TN 38105. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/1/2005 - 3/2/2005. Vaccaro, Charles G. February 28, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, loving husband of Irene (Woroniecki) Vaccaro; dearest father and papa of Dawn, Lynn (Joe), Michael and Nicole (Lance); dearest grandpa of Skylar Marie; son of Helen Halterman and the late Charles Vaccaro; brother of Stephen (Kathy) and Donald (Donna) Vaccaro; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where Funeral Services will be held Friday at 8:30 AM. Mass of Christian Burial in Queen of Martyrs RC Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/2/2005. Wahl-Karas, Alexander Jude PFC U.S. Marine Corps Suddenly, February 25, 2005 at age 19, lovingly chosen son of Michael and Josette Wahl; birth son of Brian and Danielle Karas; beloved brother of Jaime (Chris) Husman, U.S.M.C. Sgt. Christopher and Nicholas Wahl; loving grandson of Stan and Jeanne Karas and John and Anita Wahl; proud uncle of Laine and Jaide Husman; nephew of Bob (Lynn), Katie, Paulette (Dale), Joe (Karen), Stan and Jim Karas, Patty (Roger) Shelley and Joe (Marilyn) Wahl, Mary (Craig) Silver and Bob (Terry) Wahl; also survived by 17 cousins and many friends. The family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 9 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Mary's Church, Swormville at 10 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial donations may be made to the Holland Fire Company. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/2/2005. Wiseman, Rose L. (Fox) March 1, 2005; beloved wife of the late Samuel Wiseman; dear mother of Steven (Marlene) Wiseman; loving grandmother of Michael and Rachael Wiseman; predeceased by many brothers and sisters; sister-in-law of Vivian Goldfarb. Graveside services from Elmlawn Cemetery (Brighton Rd. entrance) Thursday at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by The AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/2/2005 - 3/3/2005. Wojtas, John J. February 28, 2005, husband of Ruth Wind Wojtas; father of Joanne M. (Robert) Gesl of Grand Island, NY, John J. Jr. (late Patricia) of Omaha, NE and Gary P. (Pamela) of North Tonawanda, NY; grandfather of seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; brother of Joan Wojtas, Benjamin Wojtas of Florida and Elizabeth Durys of Florida. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Benedicts Church, Main St. at Eggert Rd. Eggertsville Saturday at 9:15 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions in Mr. Wojtas' memory may be made to the VAMC (please designate for Hospice Unit), 3495 Bailey Ave., Buffalo 14215, Attn: Volunteer Office. Mr. Wojtas was a Veteran of WW II, landed at Omaha Beach on D-Day, a charter member of the Donovan Post and the recipient of 2 Purple Hearts. Arrangements by the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME. Online tributes may be made www.mem.com getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 3/2/2005 - 3/3/2005. Yammarino, Floyd March 1, 2005; beloved husband of Gloria Felger; dear father of Judy (Tim) Barrett, Carol and James Yammarino; dearest grandfather of Jaclyn, Rhiannon, Ashley, Cale and Salvatore. The family will be present at the MICHAEL A. DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St., Wednesday evening 7-9 PM and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 135 N. Ogden St., Friday morning at 9:30. Please assemble at Church. Mr. Yammarino was a 50 year member of the Volunteer Doyle Hose #2 and Pvt. Leonard Post Jr. Post #6251. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/2/2005 - 3/3/2005.