OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 3 Mar 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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Astyk Jr., Ildefons S. "Whitey"   
March 1, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Tammy L. (Kling) Astyk;
dearest father of Mandi, Amanda and Steven; fond grandfather of Matthew and
Marissa; son of Rita and the late Ildefons Astyk Sr.; son-in-law of John and
Bonnie Kling; brother of Judith (Gordon) Hiller, Joseph (Jackie) Astyik,
Janice (Gary) Larson and Joanne Astyk; brother-in-law of Tracy, John (Heather)
Kling; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the
BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga
Friday at 10:30 AM, Rev. Kenneth Munson officiating. Flowers gratefully
declined. Family present on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/3/2005.

Balke, Harriet Agnes   
February 25, 2005; she is survived by her sister, Wanda Puerner and many
nieces and nephews; predeceased by five brothers and sisters. Prayers will be
offered Saturday at 8:45 AM in the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL
HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Drive and followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at
9:30 AM in St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church. Online register book at
www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/3/2005.

Barrett, Herodias (Irizarry)   
March 1, 2005. Beloved wife of Paul F. Barrett; daughter of Rafael and the
late Adela Irizarry; dear sister of Rosa (late Albert) Howell-Wyse, Rafael
(Pat) Irizarry Jr., Luis (Sharon) Irizarry, Solelva (Jerry) Felker, Lily (Al)
Nappo, Angela Irizarry, Carmen (Bill) Hamilton and Annie (Dave) Ibarra;
stepmother of Keith Barrett and Eric (Nicky) Barrett; beloved aunt of many
nieces and nephews. Friends received on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft) and are invited to
attend a Memorial Mass at St Ambrose Church (65 Ridgewood Rd) on Saturday at
9:30 AM (Please assemble at Church). If desired, contributions may be made to
Hospice, Buffalo.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/3/2005.

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.

Benson, Beatrice M. (Pim)   
A resident of the Cumming Nursing Home, Cumming, GA, formerly of Hamburg and
Hopper Rd., Forestville, died Friday, February 25, 2005, at her residence
following a lengthy illness, wife of the late George H. Benson Sr.; mother of
Jacqueline J. Davis of Gainesville, GA and Robert E. Benson of St. Croix, US
Virgin Islands and the late George H. Benson Jr.; twin sister of Bernice W.
Shevlin of Forestville, NY; also survived by 19 grandchildren, 40
great-grandchildren, 18 great-great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Friends are welcome to call Friday evening from 7-9 PM at the RILES & WOOLLEY
FUNERAL HOME, 39 Main St., Forestville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated from St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church, Center St., Forestville on
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock (Please meet at church). Interment will follow
in Smith's Mill Cemetery, Town of Hanover. Christian Wake Service will be held
Friday evening at 7 o'clock in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the
Alzheimer's Assn. of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Dr., Suite 6, Williamsville, NY
14221-7380. To send condolences, please visit
www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/3/2005.

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.

Buzalski, Arthur J.   
Of Elma, NY, formerly of Blue Island, IL, March 2, 2005, beloved husband of
the late Louise (nee Acklin) Buzalski; dear brother of Fred (Pearl) Buzalski,
Rita (Edward) Wozniak, Dorothy (late Arthur) Janis, Patricia (late Joseph)
Nowak, Walter and Henry Buzalski; also survived by several nieces and nephews
in both Illinois and Buffalo, NY. The family will be present on Saturday from
2-9 PM at the (Elma Chapel) URBAN-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 7540 Clinton St.
(corner of Girdle Rd.) Flowers gratefully declined. Online register book at
www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/3/2005 - 3/4/2005.

Calhoun Jr., Mack C.   
March 1, 2005. The family will receive friends Friday, 11 AM at Macedonia
Baptist Church, 237 E. North St., where funeral services will follow, 12 noon.
Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL
HOME INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/3/2005.

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.

Ciesla, Mary W. (Chorazak)   
Of Lackawanna, NY; March 2, 205; beloved wife of the late Leonard S. 'Leo'
Ciesla Sr.; dearest mother of Leonard (Rose), Charles (Mary), Thomas (Larlane)
and Michael (Carol) (late Marianne) Ciesla; loving grandmother of thirteen
grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren;
pre-deceased by two grandsons and two great-grandsons; sister of the late
Theodore (late Wanda) Chorazak, Anthony (late Veronica) Chorazak, Wanda (late
Joseph) Wrobel, Chester (Stella) Chorazak, Adam 'Skippy' Chorazak and Peggy
(late Edward) Wrobel; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be
present to receive friends Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM
at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 3450
South Park Ave., where prayers will be said Saturday morning at 8:45 followed
by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Barbara's Church at 9:30. Interment in
Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends are invited. Mrs. Ciesla was past president of
St. Barbara's Mother's Club, a member of St. Barbara's choir, Catholic
Daughters, Altar & Rosary Society and a Lector, a member of the Bethlehem
Management Club and Lackawanna Senior Citizens. In lieu of flowers memorials
may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/3/2005 - 3/4/2005.

Crouthamel, David W.   
March 3, 2005, of South Wales, NY, beloved husband of Karen (nee Kruse);
loving father of Neil and Jill; son of Edna and the late Raymond L.
Crouthamel; brother of Raymond L. Jr. (Denise). Family will be present Friday,
3-8 PM, at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca. Memorial
Service will be held Saturday at 12 noon at Nativity Lutheran Church, 970 E.
Main St., E. Aurora, NY. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined.
Memorials to Nativity Lutheran Church appreciated.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/3/2005 - 3/4/2005.

Curr, Archibald   
February 28, 2005, beloved son of the late Ellen and David Curr; brother of
the late David and John Curr; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friends are
invited to attend a funeral service at Elmlawn Cemetery (Chapel of the the
Elms) Saturday at 10:00 AM. Arrangements by The C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME
INC. (836-2935).
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/3/2005.

Davis, Isabelle M. (Weiskopff)   
February 25, 2005 of Buffalo, NY; beloved wife of the late Harry Fillman and
the late Lorenzo Davis; stepmother of Marie Winters and the late Glen Davis of
Troy, PA; sister of Donald (Alice) Weiskopff, Sr., Gordon and the late Martha
Weiskopff of Marietta, GA, late Gertrude Stocum, late Sarah Withey, late
Willis and Robert Weiskopff; special aunt of Donna (James) Manuszewski, Trudy
and Gloria Gerlach, Sandra, Michael, Donald and William Weiskopff. Relatives
and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service, Saturday, March 5, 2005
at 1 PM in the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. (near Union
Rd.), Cheektowaga. No prior visitation. Mrs. Davis was a member of the Order
of the Eastern Star Chapter 265, and American Legion Auxliary of Elmira
Heights.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/3/2005.

Delahunt, Agnes H. (Heid)   
February 28, 2005; beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Delahunt; dearest mother
of Thomas (Arlene) and James (Delia) Delahunt; grandmother of four
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sister of the late Dorothy Mathies.
No prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 19
at 9:15 in Infant of Prague Church, 921 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga, NY.
Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL
HOME Inc. Online guest registers at www.Amigone.com.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/3/2005 - 3/4/2005.

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.

Gordon, Dorothy S. (Smead)   
March 2, 2005, of Elma, NY, wife of the late James Clifford Gordon; mother of
Bonnie Gordon Pfahl (John) and Clifford Gordon (Arlene); sister of Margaret
Smead and Elizabeth Petrie. Funeral services were private. Arrangements by the
HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, INC. Mrs. Gordon graduated from Buffalo
Seminary in 1931 and Syracuse University in 1935.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/3/2005.

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.

Haines, Bernice M. (Ringle)   
March 1, 2005; age 80; wife of the late Clayton W. Haines; mother of Barbara
(Al) Jurek, Carol (Jerry) Miller and Gail (Fran) DeMarzio; grandmother of ten
grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren and one great great
grand-daughter; sister of June Salzer, Henry (Joyce) Ringle and the late
Gertrude Kelso; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be
present Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645
Genesee St. where funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 AM. If desired,
memorials may be made to the Hospice Foundation of WNY. Online register book
at Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/3/2005 - 3/4/2005.

Haller, Mary V. (Haley)   
March 2, 2005; of Grand Island; wife of the late Delbert J. Haller; mother of
E. Delbert (Nannette), David M. (Margaret Ann) Haller and the late Maryrose
Elstrodt; grandmother of Delbert, Jennifer, Jamie and Jeannette Haller, Beth
Elstrodt, Julie (Wraye) Duziak and the late David M. Haller Jr;
great-grandmother of Emily Rose, Eliza Duziak and Jordan Haller; daughter of
the late Edward and Viola Haller; sister of the late Helen C. Ring and David
G. Haley. Friends may call Friday only 4-8 at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950
Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
Saturday at 10 AM at St. Stephen's Church.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/3/2005 - 3/4/2005.

Hoelscher, Harvey A.   
Died Tuesday, March 1, 2005, beloved husband of Rose Nati Hoelscher; dear
father of Donna (Richard) Suchan, Kim (Shawn) Curtin and Kathy (Mark) Glieco;
cherished grandfather of Elizabeth, Emily, Kristen, Richard, Melissa, Kaitlyn,
Catherine, Erin and Mark; brother of James (Marie) and the late Harold (late
Phyllis) Hoelscher; brother-in-law of Louis (late Elizabeth) Nati, Mayme Nati
and Norma (Gustave) Streer; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends
may call Thursday and Friday 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 Saturday at 8:45 AM and followed by a Mass of Christian
Burial celebrated at St. Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be made to Pro-Life Office of the Diocese of Buffalo or
the Hospice Foundation of WNY. Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/3/2005 - 3/4/2005.

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.

Kalweit, Emma A. (Moran)   
February 28, 2005, wife of the late Albert Kalweit; daughter of the late Domet
and Hannah (Stephe) Moran; pre-deceased by brothers and sisters; survived by
several nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends
Friday 5-8, at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St., (at Cayuga Rd.)
Williamsville. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in St.
John Maron Church, Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. (Please assemble at church).
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/3/2005 - 3/4/2005.

Klein, Maryanna E.   
March 2, 2005; daughter of the late Phillip and Katherine Klein; sister of
Georgianna (late Anthony) Binner and the late Joanna Sheasley, Bernadette
Ludwig and Leo Klein; also survived by nieces, great-nieces, great-nephews,
great great-nieces and great great-nephews. The family will be present to
receive friends Friday 7-9 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC., 5541 Main St.
(at Cayuga Rd.). Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday at 9:00 AM in SS. Peter & Paul Church (Williamsville). Miss Klein was
an employee of the Country Club of Buffalo for over 50 years and a member of
the Altar & Rosary Society at St. Benedict Church. Memorials may be made to a
charity of your choice.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/3/2005 - 3/4/2005.

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.

Krawczyk, Kenneth D.   
March 1, 2005, of Colden, NY, beloved husband of Amy (formerly Knight)
Krawczyk; cherished father of Ryan and Stacie Krawczyk; loving stepfather of
Matt and Jen Knight; dearest son of Daniel (Rosemary) and the late Virginia
(nee Rutkowski) Krawczyk; dear brother of David, Michael and Kathy Krawczyik;
also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL
FUNERAL HOME, INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner of Camp Rd. and Route 5),
Hamburg, 627-2919, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held
Friday at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American
Heart Assn. Charles A. Castiglia, Director.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/3/2005.

Kwiatkowski, Stanley P. (Lefty)   
February 26, 2005, Age 88; husband of the late Bertha (nee Fiutak); father of
David (Kathy), Barbara (John) Chopich; stepfather of Alice (late Henry)
Zagara, Leonard Wyse, Richard (Amina) Wyse; grandfather of 16;
great-grandfather of 12; brother of Helen (late Raymond) Binkowski and Henry
'Monty' (Bertha) Kwiatkowski. Funeral services will take place Saturday at
8:45 AM at the (Cleveland Chapel) AMIGONE FUENRAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland
Dr., Cheektowaga and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady
Help of Christians Church at 9:30 AM. Mr. Kwiatkowski was a member of the
Leonard Post in Cheektowaga. Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/3/2005 - 3/5/2005.

Lauricella, Russell A.   
March 2, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved husband of 64 years of Ann (Zarcone);
devoted father of Mary Ann, Lorraine (Thomas) Lococo, Ralph (Marian) and the
late Arlene (Eugene M. Jr.) Krzyzynski; cherished grandfather of Mark, Lynn,
Lauren, Matthew, Andrew, Amanda, Vincent and Michael; loving son of the late
Ralph and Mary (Licata); predeceased by brothers Ralph (late Barbara) and
Charles (Dorothy) and sisters Rose (late Thomas) George, Angela (late Phil)
Schebell and Santina Lauricella; also survived by dear sisters-in-law and
brothers-in-law and nieces and nephews. Family will be present Friday only
from 4-8 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near
Colvin). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 9:30 AM at St.
Margaret Church, 1395 Hertel Ave. (at North Park). Please assemble at Church.
Entombment at Ascension Mausoleum of Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Flowers gratefully
declined. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Margaret School, 1395
Hertel Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/3/2005 - 3/4/2005.

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.

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.

Miranda, Supearl   
Entered into rest February 27, 2005, loving mother of Eugene (Mattie), Warren
(Nancy), Jerry (Theresa), Terry (Lillian), Rodney (Cindy) Gilliam and the late
Melvin Gilliam, Vermelle (Joseph L.) Phillips, Donald (Lynette) Gilliam and
Carmen (John) Glavin; grandmother of 33 and great-grandmother of 47; survived
by a host of relatives and friends. Wake Saturday, 10 AM, at Kingdom Hall of
Jehovah's Witnesses, 351 Emslie St. Funeral at 11 AM. Interment St. Matthew's
Cemetery. Arrangements by THE THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

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.

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.

Patterson, Hazel A. (Wright)   
February 27, 2005, beloved wife of Charner D. Patterson; also survived by
nieces, nephews and other relatives. The family will receive friends Friday 10
AM at THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC., 995 Genesee St. where funeral
services will follow at 11 AM. Entombment Rosewood Atrium Mausoleum, Forest
Lawn Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/3/2005.

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.

Reiber, Mary M. (Kingston)   
Formerly of East Aurora and Orchard Park, NY, March 1, 2005, beloved wife of
the late Richard E. Reiber; loving mother of Ronald R. (Carol), Nancy M.
(Thomas) Masters, Gregory J. (Sheree), Lynn M. (Andrew) Napier, Gail E. (
John) Witkowski, Deborah A. (David) Geraci; cherished grandmother of Jeffrey,
Jennifer, Jessica, Sandra, Kristian, Sarah, Leanna and Nicholas;
great-grandmother of Deanna and Meghan; dearest sister of Jane (Eugene)
O'Brien and the late Dorothy, Joseph, John, Clarabelle, Margaret, James,
Edmund; sister-in-law of Kathryn Kingston, Gwendolyn Male, Georgine (Kenneth)
Dickinson; several beloved nieces, nephews and cousins; step-grandmother to
Jeremy, Stephanie, Steven, Andrew, Jodi, Marissa and six
step-great-grandchildren, numerous cherished friends and neighbors; special
friend of Mary Culligan. The family will receive friends Friday, 4-8 PM, at
the F. E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Services
from the funeral home Saturday, 11:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian
Burial in Nativity of Our Lord Church at 12 Noon. Friends invited. In lieu of
flowers, donations made to Lymphoma Society.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/3/2005 - 3/4/2005.

Reiller, Virginia M. (Bapst)   
Of Machias, NY, March 1, 2005, wife of the late Raymond A. Reiller; mother of
Mary (Larry) Choops, Patricia Rossi and the late Robert L. Reiller;
grandmother of Kelly Boyer, Debbie Rossi, Larry M. Choops, David Rossi and
Joshua Reiller; also survived by nine great-grandchildren. Friends may call
Saturday 12-2 PM at the DANZER & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 5363 Genesee St.,
Bowmansville where funeral services will immediately follow at 2 PM. Flowers
gratefully declined. getlogo,mc0540
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/3/2005 - 3/4/2005.

Reilly, Elizabeth N. "Betty" (Froelich)   
(nee Froelich) March 2, 2005, of Orchard Park, NY, wife of the late Joseph P.;
beloved mother of Verjean (George) Beiring and the late Peter Patrick Reilly;
sister of Shirley (Kurt) Spranz and the late John (late Dolores) Froelich Jr.,
Fredericka (late Lawrence) Hutchinson; sister-in-law of Helen (late Theodore)
Denz and the late Thomas (late Loretta) Reilly; dearest grandmother 'Bubbie',
of Kim (Mark) Chait, Debra (Thomas) Todaro Sr. and Brenda Beiring;
great-grandchildren Madeline, Thomas, Natalie and Anthony; also survived by
nieces and nephews. The family will be receiving relatives and friends Friday,
4-8 PM, at the SCHLAGER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4614 Main St., Snyder. Funeral
services will be held Saturday at 10 AM at the Full Gospel Tabernacle, 3210
Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
(Please assemble at church). Betty was a charter member of the MDA and a
member of the church choir. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the
MDA. Interment in St. Matthew's Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/3/2005 - 3/4/2005.

Rickler, Honora "Honey"   
March 2, 2005, wife of Sheldon Rickler and the late Ira J. Pressman; mother of
Arthur (Elizabeth) Pressman, Sheldon (Susan) Pressman and Michael (Wendy)
Pressman; step-mother of Lisa (Arden) Chan, Caral (Simcha) Adelstein; also
survived by 18 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Funeral services will be
held Friday at 2 PM, from Temple Shaarey Zedek, 621 Getzville Rd., Amherst.
Memorials may be made to Kadimah School. Flowers gratefully declined. No prior
visitation. For online tributes go to www.mesnekoff.com getlogo,me0441
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/3/2005 - 3/4/2005.

Rivera, Angel M.   
Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest March 2, 2005, beloved father of Yolando,
Angel and Jorge; loving son of the late Raymond and Juana (nee Ruiz) Rivera;
devoted brother of Pedro, Raymond, Miguel, Elba, Ana, Maida and the late Jorge
Rivera; also by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit The
LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer near Delaware
Ave. on Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday from 4-8 PM where funeral services
will be held on Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment Holy Sepulchre
Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/3/2005.

Scheffer, Zora L. "Louise"   
Of Lakeview, NY, March 1, 2005, beloved wife of the late Raymond R. Scheffer;
mother of Patrick J. (Rosemary) Eddy, Linda S. and Thomas G. Eddy and Cathy M.
(Ronald) Klimowoicz; grandmother of Donna and Thomas; great-grandmother of
Jonathan and Alexa. The family will receive friends Friday 2-4 and 7-8 PM at
the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Services
from the funeral home Friday 8 PM. Friends invited.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/3/2005 - 3/4/2005.

Schiedel, John E.   
Of East Eden, NY, March 1, 2005, husband of the late Eleanor (Bauer);dear
friend of Sallie Langner; father of Kathleen (Anthony) Sessanna of East Eden,
John D. (Donna) of Billings, MT, Mark L. (Kathy) of Gulfport, FL and many
foster children; brother of Rita Nicholson and the late Violet Gasper, Isabel
Penfold and Frances Schiedel; grandfather of Tammy Hecke, Tracy Cocina, Todd
Sessanna, Darren, Suzanne, Jared and Jason Schiedel; also survived by 11
great-grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday at 9:30 AM from
St. Mary's Church, East Eden. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be
made to the East Eden Fire Company or Hospice Foundation Inc. Arrangements by
LAING FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/3/2005.

Shriver-Spiesz, Lou F. (Schwartz)   
Age 88 of North Brunswick, NJ passed away on Wednesday March 2, 2005 at
Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ. Beloved wife of the late Jack L.
Shriver and Louis Spiesz. Loving mother of Wayne L. (Marilyn) Shriver of
Clarence, NY, Diana J. Blickendorfer, Geralyn L. Kruszewski and Jacquelyn L.
Fink; step mother of Margie Fyfe; loving grandmother of Karen, Robin, Michele,
Denise, Deborah, Len, Jeffrey, Jill, Rick, Carmen, Renee, and Stacey;
great-grandmother of 16. Friends may call on Sunday 1-5 PM at O'BRIEN FUNERAL
HOME, 505 Burnt Tavern Rd., at Hwy. 70 in Brick. Funeral service will be held
on Monday at 10 AM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Ocean County
Memorial Park in Toms River. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made in her
honor to St. Barnabas Hospice; 300 Second Ave., C/O CW6, Long Branch, NJ
07740.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/3/2005 - 3/4/2005.

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.

Smith, Donald A.   
92, of Hedding Ave., Silver Lake, died March 1, 2005; survived by his wife,
Katherine M. A. Miller Smith; daughter, Joan (Raymond) Maddison of Silver
Lake; granddaughter, Carolyn (Christopher) Schofield of Piffard;
great-grandchildren, Rachel Kate and Johnathan Lee; sister, Mabel Paul of West
Falls; several nieces and nephews; predeceased by brothers, H. Dean and Glenn
Smith; sister, Cleo Kenyon. A memorial service is Friday, March 4 at 11:00 AM
at Silver Springs United Methodist Church. Memorials to Epworth Hall at Silver
Lake Methodist Institute, Arrangements by EATON-WATSON FUNERAL HOME, INC.,
Perry, NY.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/3/2005.

Stuckel, Edwirn   
February 28, 2005; of Depew, NY; beloved husband for 64 years to Olivia
(Meyers) Stuckel; father of Catherine Coyne, Karen (Reginald) Fennell;
grandfather of Regina (James) Outlaw, Gabrielle (Richard) Dotterweich, Shannon
(Richard) Parsell, Nathan (Karen) Fennell and Appolonia Fennell; also survived
by nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews; brother of the late
Charles, Herbert, Raymond, Norman, Florence Darnell and Lorraine Graff.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial Mass in Our Lady of the Blessed
Sacrament R.C. Church. Saturday morning at 10 AM. Memorials may be made to Our
Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Agency Fund
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/3/2005 - 3/4/2005.

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.

Ward Sr., James P.   
Of Hamburg, NY, March 1, 2005, beloved husband of Mary June (Curtin) Ward;
dearest father of Mary Elizabeth Davis, Margaret Coughlin, Theresa (Edward)
McGuire, Susan (Matthew) Nappo, Audrey Nappo, James P. Ward, Jr., Bridget
(Brian) Phillips; brother of Paul (Lucille), Kathleen (Michael) Cavanaugh,
Elaine (late Benedict) Palermo and the late Timothy (Sharon) and Father
Kenneth Ward, O.F.M. Conv.; also survived by 18 grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. Friends received Thursday and Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at
the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Rd., West Seneca. Friends are
invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 11:30 AM at St.
Bernadette's R.C. Church, 5930 South Abbott Road, Orchard Park. Please
assemble at church. Memorials to Roswell Park appreciated. Directions & online
condolences at www.curtinfuneralhome.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/3/2005 - 3/4/2005.

Was, Leon   
In Punta Gorda, FL; February 4, 2005, husband for 60 of Josephine
(Szczepanski); father of Richard (Judith) Was; grandfather of Rachel (Robert)
Oesch; great-grandfather of Reilly; brother of Klaud and the late John, Joseph
and Matthew; also survived by step sisters in Europe and nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family in Florida.
Arrangements KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME. getlogo,mc0540
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/3/2005.

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.

Work, Ronald L.   
Of Lakeview,NY, unexpectedly February 28, 2005; loving son of Oleth (nee
Gearman) and Edwin J. Breidenstein and the late Richard L. Work.; dear brother
of Susan (John) Farrell, Richard L. Work, Michael (Maria) Work, Sheryl (David)
Farrell, Denise Breidenstein and Michelle Zappia; also survived by nieces and
nephews. Private funeral services were held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements by JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME,INC
Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

Zygaj, Leonard J.   
February 28, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY; son of the late Lawrence and Victoria
Zygaj; dearest brother of Irene Zygaj, Dr. Eugene (Gertrude) Zygaj, Jane (late
Daniel) Mytko, late Chester, Jerome (Gertrude), Richard J. (Rita) Zygaj; also
survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL
HOME, INC., 3025 William St. (near Union Rd.), Cheektowaga, Saturday at 8:45
AM and in St. Stanislaus Church at 9:30 AM. Family will be present on Friday
2-4 and 7-9.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/3/2005 - 3/4/2005.