OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 5 Mar 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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Amato, Salvatore P.   
March 3, 2005, beloved husband of Ann (Mangione) Amato; father of Susanne
(Dennis) Cardarella, Anthony (Diane) Amato, Denise (David) Amico; grandfather
of Stephanie, Jennifer Cardarella, Danielle, Anthony Amato Jr., and Kristen
Amico; brother of Mary Palumbo. Family present to receive friends Saturday and
Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave.
(near Colvin Ave.), where Funeral Services will be held Monday at 8:45 AM. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Margaret's Church at 9:30
AM. Entombment at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Amato was an active member of
the St. Margaret's Seniors.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/5/2005 - 3/6/2005.

Boye, Virginia R.   
March 3, 2005; dear sister of Donald (late Ann) and the late William Boye;
also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call
Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CUSACK FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West
Seneca (same location as Sieck & Mast F.H.) where funeral services will be
held Monday at 10 AM. Virginia was a former employee at M & T. Bank for forty
years.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/5/2005 - 3/6/2005.

Bullis, James "Jim"   
1933-2005. Pastor James 'Jim' Stanley Bullis died and went home to be with the
Lord on March 1, 2005. He left a great legacy and will be missed. Jim was a
church planter and pastored churches in Texas, Ohio, New York and Ontario,
Canada. He was currently pastoring in Niagara Falls, New York. He was an
author. He loved and bred his beloved dogs. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Mary Alice (Epps) Bullis and his wife Melissa (Griffin) Bullis; his
parents; Stanley and Minnie Bullie and his grandson Ezekiel Bullis. He is
survived by his daughter and her husband, Virginia and Scott Ferry of Indiana,
and his sons and their wives; Daryl and Jane Bullis of North Carolina, Robert
and Paula Bullis of Texas, David and Rachel Bullis of Arizona and Timothy and
Linda Bullis of West Virginia. Grandfather of Matthew and Nathan Ferry, Richie
and Joey Bullis, Steve, Michael, Tim, Mindy, and Candice Bullis, and Samantha
and Mary Bullis. Great grandfather of BJ Adkins, Savannah Bullis, Liam Ferry
and Corben Hill. Cremation has taken place and arrangements have been
entrusted to HETHERINGTON & DEANS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 5176 Victoria Ave., Niagara
Falls, Ontario; 905-354-5614. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, March
6, 2005 at 3 PM at Veteran's Park Baptist Church, 96 Meridian Street, Depew,
New York.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/5/2005.

Cegielski, Mary E. (Stefaniak)   
March 3, 2005, devoted wife of the late Jerome 'Mike'; beloved mother of Diane
(Richard) Kozak; cherished grandmother of Richard Jr. (Joanne), Ronald
(fiancee Charlene Marino) and Robert (Michele) Kozak; great-grandmother of
Maia, Jonah, Matthew and our angels, Kristen and Dylan Kozak; daughter of the
late Martin and Mary (Grobelski) Stefaniak; sister of the late Casimer (late
Mary) Stefaniak, late Lillian (late John) Filipski, late Frank (Angeline)
Stefaniak, Martha (late Stanley) Wegrzynowski, late Bernard Stefaniak, late
Frances (late Henry) Kuras, Clara (late Joseph) Szymanski, late Gloria (late
Richard) Ogrodnik, late Rita Stefaniak, late Angeline (late Jerry) Zakrzewski
and the late Florence (late Eugene) Sadek; sister-in-law of the late Edward
(late Helen), Dorothy (late John) Florczak, late Emily (late Joseph) Kubacki,
late Raymond (Mildred) and the late Richard (late Lydia) Cegielski; also
survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call Saturday
5-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400
William St. (897-2400) and attend a Mass of Christian Burial, Monday 9:30 at
St. John Kanty Church (please assemble at church).
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/5/2005 - 3/6/2005.

Clontz, Robert I.   
March 3, 2005, age 81 of Tonawanda, after a long illness, husband of the late
Ruth E. Clontz; father of Rose (John) Olson, Richard Clontz, Robin Kelly and
Robert (Krista) Clontz; also survived by 17 grandchildren, 13
great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2-4 and
7-9 PM on Sunday only at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME INC., Adam and Seymour Sts.,
Tonawanda, where funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM Monday. Friends
invited. If desired, memorials to the American Cancer Society are preferred.
Mr. Clontz was an Army Veteran of WW II and was employed at the General Motors
Engine Plant before retiring. Complete obituary, condolences and directions at
www.hampfuneral.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/5/2005 - 3/6/2005.

Collins, Joseph M.   
Beloved husband of late Anne M. (Robbins); dear father of Patricia M. Collins;
son of late John M. and Rose A. (Gorman) Collins; brother of late James and
late John F. Collins. Private services were held at the convenience. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be sent to People, Inc., 1219 N. Forest Rd.,
Williamsville, NY 14221. Mr. Collins was a lifetime member of the D.A.V.
Chapter #135. Arrangements, JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/5/2005.

Cook, Donald T.   
Of Hamburg, NY, March 2, 2005, husband of Joan (nee DeFerari); father of
Brendan (Diane), Terence (Sandra), Christopher (Lynn), Coleen (David)
Calabrese, Noelle, Justin (Molly) and Kevin (Jean) Cook; brother of the late
William (Roberta) Cook; also survived by 12 grandchildren. Funeral from the
DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Monday at 9:20
and from St. Bernadette's Church, 5930 South Abbott Rd., Orchard Park, at
10:00. Friends invited. Visiting hours: Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Memorials may be made to Erie County Bar Assn. Foundation or St. Bernadette's
Scholarship Fund. Mr. Cook was a member of Hamburg Council No. 2220 K of C,
Msgr. Toomey Assembly 4th Degree and Erie County Bar Assn.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/4/2005 - 3/6/2005.

Cosentino, Carmelo   
Of Williamsville, NY, March 3, 2005; beloved husband of Marilyn J. (Marcynski)
Cosentino; dear father of Diane M. Farolino and the late James V. Cosentino;
grandfather of Richard, Timothy Cosentino and Liane Farolino; brother of
Kathryn Brigandi, Marie and the late Joseph and Gene Cosentino; also survived
by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Memorial service will be held at a
later date. Mr. Cosentino was an Army Veteran of WWII. Arrangements by ERIE
COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/5/2005 - 3/6/2005.

Cross, William S.   
March 3, 2005, age 82, beloved husband of Anna (nee Metzger) Cross; devoted
father of Daniel (Donna) Cross, Geralyn (Thomas Grabinski) Young of Rochester,
NY, Kenneth (Jeong) Cross of Houston, TX and Diane (Gus Kocsis) Burnham
(Cross); loving grandfather of four grandchildren; brother of the late Louis
Bell and Dorothy Nelson; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will
be present Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE
FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr., (corner of Hopkins Rd.), where Funeral
Services will be held Monday at 8:45 AM and from Christ the King Church at
9:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made
to the Alzheimers Association of WNY. On-line register at www.Amigone.com.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/4/2005 - 3/6/2005.

Cullen, Irene   
March 4, 2005, wife of the late Ira T. 'Jiggs' Cullen; mother of Robert and
Leo Nowicki, Carol (Charles) Grotke, Jean (Mark) Kurtz, Janet and James
Cullen; grandmother of Brenda, Robert and Robin Nowicki, Janine Grotke,
Bridgette and Jennifer Kurtz; great-grandmother of Annaliese Aigner and other
great-grandchildren; sister of Cecilia (Richard) Fry and the late Michael and
Frank Lehman; aunt of Janine (Robert) Labenski and other nieces and nephews.
Private Funeral Services at the convenience of the family. No prior viewing.
Arrangements by NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 822-4371.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/5/2005 - 3/6/2005.

Davis, Shawnteka Monique   
'Moo-Moo' Suddenly, March 1, 2005; beloved daughter of Glenda 'Gwen' Davis;
mother of Jawuan Fields and Jaquan Davis; granddaughter of Rev. William M. and
Rosie L. Davis; also survived by six brothers, two sisters, a host of nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Monday
10:00 AM. at First Calvary Baptist Church, 467 William St. where funeral
services will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment St. Matthews Cemetery.
Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/5/2005 - 3/6/2005.

De Pasquale, Jean (Struski)   
March 3, 2005, of Lackawanna, NY; beloved wife of the late Louis D.; dearest
mother of Peggy (Edward) Sambuchi, Betty (Herlindo) Saldana, Louis M.,
Patricia J. (Joseph) Caligiuri and Cindy (James) Balcarczyk; also survived by
20 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter;
daughter of the late Michael and Agnes (nee Niziol) Struski; sister of the
late Michaeline (late Stanley) Dziedzina, Chester (Lou), Victor (late Irene),
Helen (late Garland) Williams, Loretta (late Walter) Gawlak, Julius Struski
and Laura; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Services from THE
COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Monday
morning at 10:00 and from St. Anthony's Church at 10:30. Visitation Saturday
and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/5/2005 - 3/6/2005.

Deubell, Raymond L.   
March 3, 2005, beloved husband of Patricia A. (nee Hohman) Deubell; dearest
father of Ken (Cindy) Deubell, Cheryl (Keith) Sojka, Diane Deubell, and the
late Susan M. Deubell; devoted grandfather of Christopher, Jeff, Tara, R.J.,
Cory, and the late Scott; brother of Thomas (MaryEllen) and the late Frank and
Robert Deubell; also survived by stepbrothers, stepsisters, nieces and
nephews. The family will be present Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. (two blocks east of Union Rd)
where funeral services will be held Monday at 8:45 AM and from Our Lady Help
of Christians Chapel at 9:30 AM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/4/2005 - 3/6/2005.

Egel, Rose Mary (Braun)   
Of Kenmore, March 3, 2005; beloved wife of the late William Egel; dear mother
of Gerard W. Egel and Dennis R. Egel; sister of Rev. Gerard E. Braun S.J.,
Mary Krum and Gertrude Braun; predeceased by five brothers and one sister;
also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE
FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Sunday 2-4, 7-9 PM, where Funeral
will be held Monday at 8:45. Mass of Christian burial from St. Andrew's R.C.
Church 9:30. Interment Buffalo Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/5/2005 - 3/6/2005.

Farrell, Michael B.   
March 4, 2005, age 58 years, beloved son of William and Madeline Farrell; dear
brother of Patricia, James (Maxine) Farrell and Marybeth (John) Renda;
grandson of the late James and Lillian Freeman and William and Anna Farrell;
devoted uncle of Kathleen, Julie, James M., David, Andrew, Scott, Cristin and
Jeff; great-uncle to nine nieces and nephews. The family will be present to
receive friends Saturday 6-8 PM and Sunday 2-4 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel)
AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.), where funeral
services will be held Monday at 9:15 AM and from St. Pius the X Church at 10
AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made in
Michael's memory to the American Heart Assn. On line register at
www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/5/2005 - 3/6/2005.

Garrant, Emily E. (Belanger)   
March 1, 2005, beloved wife of Scott R. Garrant; dear mother of Michael and
Jeffrey Garrant; daughter of Michael and Ramona Belanger; sister of Peter
Belanger and Katy (Joshua) Watrous; daughter-in-law of Joe and Carol Palma.
Friends may call Saturday 2-5 at The DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000
Delaware Ave. Kenmore where funeral services will be held Saturday at 7 PM.
Flowers gratefully declined. getlogo,mc0540
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/4/2005 - 3/5/2005.

George, Mary C.   
March 3, 2005 of Strykersville, New York; daughter of the late Jacob and Mary
Romesser George; sister of the late Olive Reisdorf, Eleanora Winch, Anna
Reisdorf, Cecilia Kirsch, Teresa Schiltz and Herbert George; also survived by
many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and
nephews. Family will receive friends at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main
Street, East Aurora, on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian burial
will be held from St. Cecilia's RC Church, Sheldon, on Monday at 11:00 AM
(please assemble at church). Memorial contributions in Mary's name may made to
St. Cecilia's Church. Interment in St. Cecilia's Cemetery, Sheldon.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/4/2005 - 3/5/2005.

Gommengenger, Valera Ruth   
(nee Tudor) March 3, 2005 of Mitchellville, MD; formerly of Williamsville, NY;
wife of 60 years of Retired Naval Commander John A. Gommengenger of
Mitchellville, MD; mother of Patricia A. Nisbet of Clarence, NY, Kathryn L.
Glovack of Perrysburg, NY and Kristin G. Colligan Of Fairfax, VA; grandmother
of 14 grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call Sunday at the JOHN M.
TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME, Annapolis, MD ( (410) 263-4422). Funeral service will be
held Monday, March 7, at 10 AM at All Hallows Chapel, Davidsonville, MD. In
lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Episcopal Church Corner
House Nursery School, 20 Milton St., Williamsville, NY 14221. Mrs.
Gommengenger served as a co-founder and Board Member of Corner House Nursery
School in Williamsville, NY.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/5/2005 - 3/6/2005.

Hamner, Terry D.   
March 2, 2005. Wake services will be held Monday at 11 AM followed by a 12
Noon funeral service at Trinity Baptist Church, 2930 Bailey Ave. Interment
Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements UNITED MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/5/2005.

Hoffman, Pamela J. (Kingsland)   
March 4, 2005, Of Varysburg, NY, beloved wife of Donald; dear mother of Brian,
Andrea and Jessica Szymanski, Nicole Hoffman, Rebecca (Kevin) Helms and
Christopher Hoffman; daughter of Joan and Earl Kingsland; sister of Dennis
(Theresa) Kingsland; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services
from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd., (two blocks east
of Dick Rd.) Monday at 11 AM. Friends invited, family present Sunday 2-4 and
7-9 PM. Mrs. Hoffman was employed at East Side Nursing Home. Flowers
gratefully declined.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/5/2005 - 3/6/2005.

Horohoe, Gilbert V.   
Of Tonawanda Twp., March 4, 2005, beloved husband of Julia Lacer and the late
Regina Wludarski Horohoe; dear father of John G. (Bonita), William T.
(Patricia), Dr. James J. (Cheryl) Horohoe of Rochester, and Carol Ann
(Salvatore) Territo; step father of Theresa (James) Cummins and Christine
(Gary) Hirsch; also survived by 13 grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren; predeceased by eight brothers and sisters. Friends may
call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore Saturday
7-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral will be held Monday at 10:15. Mass
of Christian Burial from St. Andrew's RC Church at 10:45 AM. Interment Mt.
Olivet Cemetery. Memorials to St. Vincent dePaul Society at St. Andrew's
Church are preferred.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/5/2005 - 3/6/2005.

Jasinski, Henry M.   
March 4, 2005 of Sloan, NY, beloved husband of Cecelia (nee Dudek); dearest
father of Joseph (Rose), Alexander (Donna), Karen (William) Bowen and the late
Andrew; survived by seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren;
predeceased by four sisters and one brother; also survived by nieces and
nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME,
2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo City Line, Monday morning at 12 and St.
Andrew Church at 12:30 PM. Family present Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/5/2005 - 3/6/2005.

Kamysz, Adeline H.   
Of Lancaster, NY; March 3, 2005; daughter of the late Stanley & Helen; sister
of Peter (Vilma) and the late Joseph and Stanley. Relatives & friends may call
at WENDEL & LOECHER INC. FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Sunday from
2-5 PM only. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's R.C.
Church Monday at 9:30. (Please assemble at Church)
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/5/2005 - 3/6/2005.

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.

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.

Marciniak, Raymond H.   
March 3, 2005 of Sloan, NY; son of the late John and Veronica (Nee Napierala);
predeceased by brothers Frank (Stella) Alex (Frieda), Edward (Florence) Martin
and sisters Martha (John) Wolski and Jeannette (Daniel) Dubell; also survived
by nieces and nephews. Funeral service commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK
FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo City Line, Monday morning at
9:30 at St. Andrews Church at 10 AM. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery.
Family present Sunday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/5/2005.

Markus, Mary E. (Bower)   
In Erie, PA; of Depew, NY; March 4, 2005; wife of Edmund Markus; mother of
David Markus. Friends may call Sunday 4-7 PM at the DANZER & DENGLER FUNERAL
HOME, 5363 Genesee St., Bowmansville. Memorial services will be held 10:30 AM
Monday at the Bowmansville United Methodist Church. getlogo,mc0540
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/5/2005 - 3/6/2005.

McKenna, Nora R. (Niedbala)   
March 4, 2005; beloved wife of the Norbert; devoted mother of Kathleen
(Robert) Schruefer; dearest grandmother of Kim Marie (Paul) Dixon and Kevin
(Gina) Schruefer; sister of the late Mary (late Albert) Lake, Thomas (Late
Mary) Niedbala, Charlotte (late Aloysius) Felski, Matthew and Pearl Niedbala;
also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received at the MICHAEL A.
DIVENCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 Lovejoy St., Sunday 7-9 and Monday 2-4 and 7-9
PM where prayers will be said Tuesday morning at 9, followed by a Mass of
Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 9:30. Donations may be
made to the Hospice Foundation of WNY, 225 Como Park, 14227
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/5/2005 - 3/6/2005.

Minton, Marion H. (Guard)   
Age 93, of Arcade, died march 4, 2005, beloved mother of Donald (Diane)
Minton, Warren (June) Minton and Wayne (Wendy) Minton; sister of Helen Storms
and the late Charles Guard; also survived by nine grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren. There is no prior visitation. Memorial services will be
held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Arcade Rescue Squad. Arrangements were completed
by W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/5/2005.

Misechok, Walter   
Of West Seneca, NY, March 3, 2005, beloved husband of the late Alverda (nee
Iddings); dearest father of Gail (Donald) Widrig, Michael (Shirley), Joan
Urban and the late Walter R. Misechok; also survived by 11 grandchildren and
nine great-grandchildren; predeceased by many brothers and sisters; dearest
friend of Theresa Maurer. Family present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY
FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where Funeral Services will
be held Monday morning at 11:30 AM. Friends invited.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/5/2005 - 3/6/2005.

Pacer, Henry J.   
March 3, 2005, beloved husband of Alice (nee Grabowski); dear father of Carl
(Sandy), David (Gail), Michael and Jeffrey (Karen) Pacer; grandfather of
Karen, Amy, Eric, Evan, Sara, Andrew, Kirstin and Marisa; great-grandfather of
Jaden and Amber; brother of Lucy (Edward) Tokasz and the late Casimir, Joseph,
Helen Jarosz and Irene Urbanski; survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation
Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd.
(2 blocks east of Dick Rd.). Mass of Christian Burial at Fourteen Holy Helpers
Church, Indian Church Rd. at Union Saturday at 11 AM. Please assemble at
church. Flowers gratefully declined
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/4/2005 - 3/5/2005.

Riforgiato, Jeanette L. (Panepinto)   
March 3, 2005, of Clarence, NY, beloved wife of 66 years to John Riforgiato;
dear mother of Robert and the late Dr. Leonard Riforgiato, PhD; sister of
Jennie Siragusa and Anthony Panepinto; also survived by many nieces and
nephews. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H.
WEDEKINDT INC., FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will
be held Monday at 8:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gregory
the Great Church at 9:30. Friends invited.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/4/2005 - 3/5/2005.

Skowron, Eugenia R.   
(nee Wlosinski) Of Cheektowaga, NY, March 3, 2005, beloved wife of the late
Thaddeus C. Skowron; dearest mother of Thaddeus R. (Lorraine), Geraldine
(Rusty) Pate and Sylvia (Tony) Bertot; fond grandmother of Thaddeus
(Jennifer), Deborah (Timothy) Diebold, Jennifer, Charles (Deanne), the late
Robert Skowron, and Melvyn, Michael and Tonya and their respective families
from Texas; great-grandmother of Adam, Ryan, Tyler, Olivia and the late Luke;
predeceased by brothers and sisters. Friends may call Saturday, 7-9 PM and
Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC., 4680 Clinton
St. (corner Borden Rd), West Seneca ( 668-5666), where funeral will be held
Monday morning at 9:15 AM and from Resurrection Church at 10:00. Friends are
invited. Sentiment may be expressed through a contribution to Hospice Buffalo
Inc. in memory of Eugenia R. Skowron.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/5/2005 - 3/6/2005.

Slivan, Stephen J.   
Of North Tonawanda, March 2, 2005, husband of Barbara (Roggan) Slivan; father
of Stephen M., Thomas, Joseph, and Susan Slivan; son of Sophie (the late
Stephen) Slivan; brother of Joan (Sam) Arena. Friends may call Monday from
12-3 PM and 5-8 PM at the WATTENGEL FUNERAL HOME, 307 Oliver St., North
Tonawanda, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to Roswell Park Cancer
Institute or the American Heart Association. Mr. Slivan belonged to several
local Civic Organizations, a avid Basketball player, and accomplished Fly
Fisherman.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/5/2005 - 3/6/2005.

Soule, Katherine (Aschenbrenner)   
March 2, 2005, age 92. Beloved wife of of the late John Wesley Soule and the
late Joseph Huber; dear mother of Susan H. (Mark) Stapell and the late Joseph
Huber; grandmother of Michael (Donna) Huber, Katherine (Mark) Walters, Joseph
(Jill) Fisher, Robert (Elizabeth) Stapell, Jennifer (Keith) Funke and Annette
Heller; great-grandmother of 12; sister of Martin (late Gloria) Aschenbrenner,
Paul (Joan) Aschenbrenner, Freida Aschenbrenner and the late Anthony (Marian)
Aschenbrenner, Anne (Joseph) Spoth and Frances (LaVerne) Wonacott; also
survived by many nieces and nephews. There will be no prior visitation. A
Memorial Service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 174 Cazenovia St.,
Saturday at 11 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions
to Habitat for Humanity (Buffalo Chapter) or Hospice of Buffalo. Online
register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/4/2005 - 3/5/2005.

Tabone, Louise E. (Germain)   
Of Depew, March 3, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Tabone; devoted
mother of Vincent A. (Paulette) and Sarah Barraclough; loving grandmother of
Vincent J., Tracy Lynn Tabone and Eric Barraclough; great grandmother of Shawn
and Devin; dear sister of Thelma Leonardi and Joseph (Betty) Germain; sister
in-law of Sam Tabone, Santina Zarcone and Julian Cappello; predeceased by
other sisters and brothers; survived by nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation with family in the EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway,
Depew, Saturday 1-4 PM where funeral service will be held at 4 PM immediately
following visitation. Relatives and friends are invited. Mrs. Tabone was a
member of the Depew Hose Co. #4 Ladies Auxiliary, Our Lady of Pompeii Altar &
Rosary Society and Twin Village VFW Post #463 Ladies Auxiliary. Flowers
declined.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/4/2005 - 3/5/2005.

Theal, Robert M.   
March 2, 2005, age 77, beloved husband of the late Elpha M. (nee Horden);
dearest father of Robert L. (Marilyn), Lynda J. (Mark) Morris and Scott M.
(Tracy); dear grandfather of eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren;
brother of the late Barbara (late Robert) Morris. Family will be present
Saturday and Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the (Cleveland Drive Chapel) AMIGONE
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr., where funeral services will be held
Monday at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions may be made to
Ismalia Shrine, Orchard Park. Online register book at www.Amigone.com.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/5/2005 - 3/6/2005.

Vesper, Agnes G.   
Age 86 of Sarasota, FL passed away March 4, 2005. She was born March 15, 1918
in Buffalo, NY and had moved to Sarasota in 1973 from there. She was a
homemaker and of the Protestant Faith. She is survived by her husband Henry C.
Vesper of Sarasota; four daughters, Carole (Robert) Dodge of Sarasota,
Marjorie (Orvis) Laing of Springville, NY, Dolores (William) Fisher of Honeoye
Falls, NY, and Eileen (John) Goodemote of Springville, NY; one son, James
(Ellen) Vesper of Amherst, NY; one sister Eileen Vesper of Port Orange, FL; 19
grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. The
family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, March 5 from 2-4
PM and services will be at 4:00 PM. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice
of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238 and to the
Alzheimer's Association Manatee/Sarasota Counties Chapter, Inc., 1230 South
Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34239-2601. JENNINGS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY,
5750 Swift Road, Sarasota, FL 34241 (941) 926-2223 is in charge of the
arrangements.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/5/2005.

Wehrung, Edward   
Of East Amherst, N.Y., February 28, 2005. Loving husband of Freda A. (nee
Ziehl); loving father of Alice M. Donaldson, Donald E. (Kathy) Wehrung and
Roger W. Wehrung; loving grandfather of Jennifer Wehrung, Jeffrey (Kelli)
Wehrung, James Donaldson and Thomas Donaldson; brother of the late Carl
Wehrung, late Floyd Wehrung, late Bernice Moeller, late Charlotte Wehrung and
late Hannah Campbell; brother-in-law of Alice Schmidt; also survived by nieces
and nephews. Funeral services Monday at 10 AM from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL
HOME INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 6-8.
Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to
the Alzheimer's Association of WNY.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/5/2005 - 3/6/2005.

Zygmunt, Anthony L.   
March 3, 2005, beloved husband for 57 years of Genevieve 'Gene (Tomaszewski);
dear father of Deborah (John) McConnell and Alan (Christie) Zygmunt; dear
grandpa of John (Pattie) McConnell, David (Janet) McConnell, Laura (Wayne)
Friebis, Phillip Zygmunt and Ashley Zygmunt; great-grandfather of Robert,
John, Justin, Jennifer, Ryan and Katie. Friends received on Sunday from 2-4
and 7-9 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME INC., 1884 South Park Ave. (near
Tifft) where services will be held on Monday at 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of
Christian Burial from St. Ambrose Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers
gratefully declined. Mr. Zygmunt was a former Assistant Scout Master of Boy
Scout Troop #256, a member of American Legion Post #63, a Past Officer of
A.F.G.M. Local #36, and a Navy veteran of WWII.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/5/2005 - 3/6/2005.