OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 7 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 Abate, Lucy M. (Taglialegami) March 6, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, wife of the late Samuel T. Abate; beloved mother of Thomas (Dawn) Abate and Diana (David) Grenier; sister of Louis (Martha), Michael (Janice) Taglialegami and late Angela Sorrento; also survived by five grandchildren; dear friend of Anthony J. Scinta. Friends received Monday 7-9, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where services will be held Wednesday at 8:15 and in St. Amelia Church at 9 AM. Memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice. Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/7/2005 - 3/8/2005. Andres, Willard O. "Bill" Age 74, of the City of Tonawanda, March 6, 2005, after a long illness, husband of 49 years of Jane M. (nee Fleischauer) Andres; father of Catherine (Dennis) Sutton, Daniel (Michelle) Andres and Matthew Andres; grandfather of Sean and Brian Sutton, Austin and Ashlee Andres; brother-in-law of Alice (late David) Andres; brother of the late Lauren and David Andres; son of the late Walter and Helena (nee Kohler) Andres; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts.) in the City of Tonawanda. Funeral Services will be held in Salem United Church of Christ, corner of Main & Morgan Sts. in the City of Tonawanda, Wednesday at 10 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to Salem United Church of Christ or to Friends of the Night People. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/7/2005. Barczykowski, Ronald A. March 5, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, cherished husband of Nancy M. (nee Maliszewski); loving father of Kevin R. (Jennifer) and Brian M. Barczykowski; devoted grandfather of Tyler; dearest brother of Linda (Jim) Machowski; son of the late Alois Barczykowski and the late Helen Peploe; cousin of Marion and Roxanne Goslinski. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (two blocks south of William St.) Tuesday at 9:45 AM and at St. Gabriel's R.C. Church at 10:30 AM. Family present to receive friends Sunday 6-8 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Barczykowski was a Fourth Degree of The Knights of Columbus Father Justin Council #5670, member of parish Holy Name Society, Vietnam Veterans of America, DAV and Southtowns Umpire Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/6/2005 - 3/7/2005. Berkich, Steve Of Lancaster, March 4, 2005. Beloved husband of Donna (Becker) Berkich; devoted father of Steven Jr. (Rose), Stephen (Kathleen) Graves and Diana Berkich; loving grandfather of two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and three step-grandchildren; also survived by sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in St. James Church, 496 Terrace Blvd., Depew, Tuesday at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/6/2005 - 3/7/2005. Borkowski Jr., Chester J. Of Clarence Center, NY; March 4, 2005; loving husband of Lillian (nee Petrocko); dearest father of Dennis Borkowski and Chet (Kay) Borkowski; grandfather of Andrew and Melissa of Las Vegas, NV; great-grandfather of Sarah. A private memorial service was held on 3/7 at the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements by the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME INC., 5895 Goodrich Rd., Clarence Center, NY 14032. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/7/2005 - 3/8/2005. Breeser, Brian K. Of Eden, NY, March 4, 2005, father of Ashley and Eric Webber; son of Barbara (Nottis) and the late William Breeser; brother of Bruce (Carol), Barbara (Don) Suchan and Brenda (Thomas) Klinczar. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LAING FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2724 West Church St., Eden where services will be held on Wednesday at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The American Heart Association. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/7/2005. Brennan, Barbara C. March 5, 2005, of Grand Island, wife of Robert E. Brennan; mother of Patrick (Jennifer) Brennan; grandmother of Jack and Jessica; sister of Dr. Marjorie Allen. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 AM at St. Stephen's Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/7/2005. Britton, June J. (Salhem) February 27, 2005, beloved wife of the late Jack Britton; beloved mother of the late Laurel Teal; dear sister of Gerri (late Raymond) Schenauer and the late William Salhem; dear sister-in-law of Marie Salhem; loving grandmother of Justin Teal; also survived by several nieces and nephews; dear friend of Barbara Walters. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, March 9 at 11:00 AM at St. Michael and All Angels Church, 81 Burke Dr., where memorials may be made in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/6/2005 - 3/8/2005. Brodziak, Mildred M. (Gisel) Age 81, of Arcade, NY, March 5, 2005, beloved wife of the late Henry Brodziak; dear mother of Margaret Bishop, Joseph (Michelle) Bieber, Edward (Jennifer) Bieber, Dorothy (Kevin) Very and Mary McDonald; also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. No prior visitation. Memorial Service at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., Arcade. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/7/2005. Browne, Lorraine V. March 5, 2005, beloved wife of the late William Browne; dear sister of Orville (Helen) Swanson and the late Ralph (the late Esther) (Phyllis) Swanson; daughter of the late Oscar Swanson and Lilly (nee Anderson) Swanson; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 4-8 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 10 AM. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 3/6/2005 - 3/7/2005. Brunton Sr., Robert T. March 3, 2005; beloved husband of Alice G. Brunton; father of Robert 'Tom' (Peg), Linda A. (Mary-Ann Anderson) Brunton, Barbara E. (Gene) Zentz; grandfather of Laura, Betsy, Scot, Becki, Jocelyn, Gennifer; survived by six great-grandchildren; brother of Dorothy Bone and Janet Milkey. Friends may call starting March 11, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM and Saturday 2-4 at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. Funeral private. Memorials to Kenmore Rotary Foundation, 3200 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore, NY 14217 or Nature Conservancy, 4245 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203-1606. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 3/6/2005 - 3/11/2005. Carbone, Dina (Altobelli) Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest March 5, 2005, beloved wife of the late John Carbone; devoted mother of Mary (late Albert) Deuschle, Anthony (Kathleen) Carbone, Dominic (Carrie) Carbone, John (Joanne) Carbone, Joseph Carbone, Anna (Thomas) Ketchum and the late Rocco (Rita) Carbone; cherished grandmother of 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Andrea and Segundina (nee DiCindio) Altobelli; dear sister of 10 brothers and sisters; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Monday from 7-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Teresa's Church at 10 o'clock. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/7/2005 - 3/8/2005. Coniglio, Marion (Cappellano) Born to Andrew and Frances Cappellano on April 27, 1921 in Austin, PA., moved to Buffalo, N.Y. in 1924, resided in Palm Bay, FL., since 1983. Devoted and loving wife of and survived by Raymond A., her husband of 63 years, two sons, Raymond of Sebastian, FL. and Ronald (Debra) of Amherst, N.Y.; three grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; one brother, Andrew Cappellano of N. Tonawanda, N.Y. Friends may call Monday 6-9 PM at the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME INC., 280 Cleveland Hwy. at N. Bailey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 9:15 AM at St. Leo the Great Church. Friends invited. Please assemble at church. Marion retired from the Sweet Home School District after 28 years of employment. She was Chairwoman of numerous activities in Holiday Park in Palm Bay, FL. including the Beautification Committee. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials to Hospice of Health First, Palm Bay, FL., would be appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/6/2005 - 3/7/2005. Danovskis, Austra (Irseins) Of Buffalo, NY, March 5, 2005, beloved wife of the late Janis Danovskis; dear mother of George (Judith Ann) and the late Uldis (Arlene) Danovskis and Baiba (Angelo) Cammilleri; fond grandmother of three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday only 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 services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 AM. Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/7/2005 - 3/8/2005. Darragh, Hugh A. March 5, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, beloved husband of the late Daisy L. (nee Blalock); loving father of Hugh E. (Karen) and Joseph (Penny) Darragh; also survived by eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Private family services were held. Interment in Union Cemetery. Arrangements by HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/7/2005 - 3/8/2005. DiVito, Angeline M. March 4, 2005; devoted mother of Raymond, Karen, Scott, Kimberly; loving grandmother of Scott, Christina, Deana; dear sister of Mariam Chapman. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a memorial mass from Holy Angels Church on Wednesday, March 9, at 9:30 AM. Arrangements by JOSEPH SPANO & SONS FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/7/2005. Dudkowski, Henry J. Of Lackawanna, NY, March 4, 2005, beloved husband of Betty L. (Oestreich) Dudkowski; loving father of Deborah (Steve) Kapinos, Barbara (late Kenneth) Dunkle, Lynne Dudkowski, Kathleen (Ron) Dispenza, Henry (Laura), Kenneth (Gina) and Christine (James) Helminiak; brother of Edward (Patricia), Maryann Sitzlow, Veronica (late Robert) VanSchoon- hoven and the late Joseph (Betty), John (Marcia) and Walter (Lucy) Dudkowski; also survived by 17 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Sunday 12-4 PM and Monday 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 Tuesday morning at 8:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 9:00 AM. Interment will follow in Lakeside Memorial Cemetery. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Mr. Dudkowski was a life member and past Commander of Lancaster VFW Post #7275. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/6/2005 - 3/7/2005. Erhardt, Robert A. March 5, 2005, loving husband of Janice G. (nee Funk) Erhardt; beloved father of Mark T. (Tammy), Gary R. (Laurie), James J. (Dawn) and the late Debra Ann Erhardt; dearest grandfather of eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brother of Thomas (Judy), Daniel (Josephine), Barbara (Vic) Nole and the late Richard (Rosemary) Erhardt; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 7540 Clinton St. (at Girdle) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:45 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Gabriel's Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 3/7/2005. Fabian, John V. "Jack" Of West Seneca, NY, suddenly, March 3, 2005, beloved brother of Mary (Leonard) Dinder, Helen (late Stephen) Hlavna, Joanne (late James) Crabtree and the late Matilda (late George) Letina, Lawrence (late Alice) Fabian, Gertrude (late James) Klinko, Stephen (Julie) Fabian and Terry Ferrentino; dearest friend of Melanie Bojak; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present Monday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca where prayers will be said Tuesday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30. Friends invited. Mr. Fabian was a retired Lieutenant with The Buffalo Fire Dept. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/6/2005 - 3/7/2005. Faliveno, Susan M. (Schultz) March 4, 2005, beloved wife of Toby Faliveno; dear mother of Holly and Daniel Faliveno; sister of Loretta (Lawrence) Gibbs and Patricia (John) Bunk. The family will be present to receive friends Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.) Funeral services will be held Tuesday from Grace Baptist Church, 2525 Eggert Rd at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made in Susan's memory to Hospice Foundation or Roswell Park Alliance Foundation. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/6/2005 - 3/7/2005. Frey, Jay D. "Doc" March 5, 2005, husband of the late Jeraldine Berryman Frey; father of Paul J. (Eileen) Frey; brother of Dora (John) Albrecht, Donald Frey, the late Sam, Chris, Roy, John, Claude Frey and Bertha McLaughlin; grandfather of Kristine Frey and Jennifer (Robert) Campbell; great-grandfather of Zachary Campbell and Ethan Frey; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. at Cayuga Rd., Williamsville where funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson's Disease Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/6/2005 - 3/7/2005. Fritz, Charlotte Of East Aurora, NY, March 5, 2005, wife of the late Max Fritz; mother of Norman (late Carolyn) Fritz; grandmother of Kenneth M. (late Joyce) Fritz and Lynda (John) Wojdan; great-grandmother of Lisa, Dan and Jennifer Wojdan; sister of Mildred Evler and Mabel Mikulski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora where Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 10 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/7/2005 - 3/8/2005. Gibson, Thomas C. "Gibby" Of Middleport, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2005 at Buffalo General Hospital, he is survived by his wife, Cheryl L. Gibson; six children, Michael (Cindy) Gibson of North Carolina, Laurel (Jack) Jennings of Lockport, Thomas R. Gibson of North Carolina, Scott (Michelle) Gerdes of Lockport, Lisa (Dennis) Judson of Geneseo and Katie Gerdes of Middleport; also surviving are seven grandchildren and two sisters, Virginia (Richard) Piper of North Carolina and Mary Bruscino of Ohio and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at the BATES, WALLACE & HEATH FUNERAL HOME, 38 State St., Middleport where Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Peter Lindemann officiating. Burial will be in St. Mark's Cemetery in North Tonawanda. Memorials to Upstate New York Transplant Services would be appreciated by the Gibson family. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/7/2005. Glowacki, Josephine C. (nee Barnaszuk) March 5, 2005, of Lackawanna, NY, beloved wife of the late Edward C.; dearest mother of Edward J. (Robin) and Garry; loving grandmother of David (Christine) and Terry and great-grandmother of two; daughter of the late Karol and Catherine (nee Rzepecka) Bernashuk; sister of Frank P. (Stella) Barnashuk, Florence Bernashuk and the late Genevieve, late Edward (late Catherine) and the late Stephen; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from the THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Tuesday morning at 9 and from St. Hyacinth's Church 9:30. Visitation Monday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/6/2005 - 3/7/2005. Grundel, Charles G. Of Orchard Park, NY, March 5, 2005, beloved husband of Esther B. (Pfitzinger); loving father of Sandra J. (Gerald) Serviss, Marcia E. (Dave) Wagner and the late Carolyn M. (Jay) Heinen; grandfather of Stacy (Bob) Wilczak, Courtney and Kelly Wagner and Charles Heinen; great-grandfather of Abigail Wilczak; brother of the late Alice Sickau. The family will receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Services Wednesday 11 AM in St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4536 South Buffalo, St., Orchard Park, NY 14127. Friends invited. Memorials made to the church. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/7/2005 - 3/8/2005. Hard, Dorothy L. English "Dottie" March 5, 2005, of Hamburg, NY, wife of the late Leo W. Hard; mother of Patricia (Charles) Griffin and Judith Green; sister of the late Dale English; grandmother of Craig (Tami) Green, Gregory (Judy) Griffin, Carolene Hall, Tim (Evie) Griffin and Hugh (Susan) Green and Lee O. Green; also survived by great-grandchildren. Friends may call Monday 7-9, Tuesday 3-5 and 7-9 at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., Hamburg Chapel, 207 Main St. A Funeral Service will be held at The Wesleyan Church of Hamburg, Bayview and McKinley Pkwy., Wednesday at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/6/2005 - 3/7/2005. Hladysz, Anastasia (Kablak) March 5, 2005, beloved wife of the late Stefan; devoted mother of Stefan Kablak. Family present Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (three blocks east of Harlem) where services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 and at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church at 10. Panachyda Services Tuesday at 7. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/6/2005 - 3/7/2005. Holmes, Ronnie Gene On January 21, 2005, entered into God's Heavenly Kingdom; son of Rebecca Newbury and Keith Holmes; brother of Cristofer James and Travis Bernard; grandson of Richard and Patricia Newbury; Fran and the late Herbert Holmes; nephew of Tammy Castellano, Nathaniel Newbury and Kenneth Holmes. A celebration of Ronnie Gene's life will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 311 Ontario St., Buffalo, NY 14207. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions in Ronnie Gene's memory may be made to St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Arrangements by JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/6/2005 - 3/10/2005. Kaple, Ann L. (Adams) Suddenly, March 5, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, wife of the late Donald F.; mother of Deborah (Victor) Winder, Ann L. (Ronald) Bucheker, Kim Marie and Rebecca (Steven) Aydelotte; sister of Mary (John) Wilkin, Elizabeth (late Donald) Cothard and Francis (Dolores) Adams; also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends may call Monday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial from Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church, Claremont Ave., Kenmore, Tuesday at 9:30. Memorials may be made to The American Heart Association or The American Diabetes Foundation. Online tributes may be sent to www.mem.com getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 3/6/2005 - 3/7/2005. Kroczynski, Richard March 4, 2005, beloved husband of Helen (nee Mis); dear father of Mary (Ronald) Kerl and Joan (Donald) Kisloski; grandfather of Michael, Mark, Paul (Lorna), Jeff (Melissa) and the late Michelle; great-grandfather of Keanu and Nicholas; brother of Robert (Kathy) and the late Leonard, Peter and Edward; brother-in-law of Ann, Doris and Martha; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DONALD J. SIWEK FUNERAL HOME, 610 Hertel Ave. where services will be held Tuesday at 8:30 followed by a Mass at Assumption Church at 9:30 AM. Mr. Kroczynski was a member of Local #774 U.A.W., The Amphibious Forces Assn., Inc., Holy Name Society and American Legion Post #1041. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/7/2005. Leising-Deuter, Geraldine B. (nee Schneider) March 6, 2005, beloved wife of the late Louis Leising and Louis Deuter; dearest mother of William (Deborah) Leising, Thomas (Cynthia) Leising and Elaine (Russell, M.D.) Massaro; dear grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; sister of Mildred, Robert, the late George, Jerome and Leonora Schneider. Family will be present on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8440 Main St. (near Harris Hill Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 9:30 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church (Harris Hill) at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to Hospice of Niagara County, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 3/7/2005. Lewis, Angela M. (Mills) Departed this life on March 6, 2005, beloved wife of Charles Marvin Lewis; dear mother of Diane Lewis, Jeanne (Walter) Grogan and Susan Y. Lewis; grandmother of Elizabeth and Claire Grogan; sister of Frances Mills and the late Mary Riscili. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Donations may be made to The Salvation Army. Angela was a published poet who wrote Haiku. Arrangements by the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 3/7/2005. Macaione, Clementine "Ninny" (Baccari) Of Lancaster, NY, March 5, 2005, beloved wife of Otto Macaione; loving mother of Gina and Dennis (Ruth) Macaione; grandmother of Kristy, Eric, Renee, Nick, Vinny; great-grandmother of Kendal; also predeceased by brothers and sisters; survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral from the funeral home of WENDEL & LOECHER INC. FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Tuesday morning at 9 AM and at Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 9:30. Family will be present Monday 2-4 and 7-9. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/6/2005 - 3/7/2005. Miodonski, Joseph F. March 6, 2005, beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Kasianowicz); dear father of Richard (Patricia) Miodonski and the late Justine (late Norbert) Jezewski; fond grandfather of Karen (Michael) Giacomini, Thomas (Anita) Jezewski, Debra (Brian) Vair, David (Nettie) Jezewski, Michael (Cathy) Miodonski and Marybeth (David) Mego; great-grandfather of Derek, Daniel, Connor, Evan, Karly, Coryn, Liam, Justin, Shane, Lucas, Katherine, Tyler and Brianna; predeceased by a brother and two sisters. Family and friends may call Tuesday 4-8 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (897-2400) and attend a Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday at 10 AM at St. Andrew's Church (Sloan, NY) (please assemble at church). Published in the Buffalo News from 3/7/2005 - 3/8/2005. Montileone, Lucille M. (Caggiano) Suddenly, March 5, 2005, dear mother of Lawrence (Kelly) Insalaco, Michele Kaemmerlen, Michael (Stephanie) Insalaco; dear grandmother of Lawrence Jr., Samuel, Vanessa, Joseph, Lisa and April; also survived by five great grandchildren; sister of Joseph (Rose) Todd and the late Joan Sturm and Fred Conte. Friends may call Wednesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst (one mile north of Maple just past Klein). Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service Thursday morning from The Pinelawn Chapel, 2951 Harlem Rd. (near Genesee St.) at 10 AM. IN lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Online tributes may be sent to www.mem.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/7/2005 - 3/8/2005. Moselle, John R. March 5, 2005, beloved husband of Linda (Kosicky) and the late Sarah; father of Mary Ann Moselle; dear stepfather of Lynn (Robert) Bernas; grandfather of Amanda and Brianna; brother of Ellen, Philip, Nicholas Moselle, Kathleen Bangel and Obardo 'Bob' Moselle, Jr. The family will be present Monday and Tuesday from 5-8 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1671 Maple Rd. (between Youngs & Hopkins) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Leo the Great Church at 9:15. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/6/2005 - 3/7/2005. Nati, Adalgisa (Romagnoli) March 5, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved wife of the late Angelo Nati; dear mother of Adelmo (Dorothy), Rolando (Veronica) and Francesco (Theresa) Nati; sister of Eugenio of France; also survived by 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Spirit Church at 9:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/7/2005. Parry, Margaret M. (Schultz) March 5, 2005, of Depew, NY, beloved wife of Ralph W. Parry; dear sister of Luella (Richard) Carpenter; predeceased by three brothers and one sister; dear aunt of Alva Schultz; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Family will be receiving relatives and friends Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Trinity Episcopal Church, 5448 Broadway, Lancaster, NY, where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 AM. Margaret was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Post #205. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery. Arrangements by SCHLAGER FUNERAL HOME, INC., ( 839-2500). Published in the Buffalo News from 3/7/2005 - 3/8/2005. Perry, Alice (Greene) March 5, 2005, beloved wife of the late Louis LaTona, the late Edward Metzger and the late Vincent J. Perry; daughter of the late Richard and Alice (Nolan) Greene; predeceased by three sisters and one brother; sister-in-law of Kenneth Klass and Cleo Greene; also survived by 84 nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at 9:00 AM at Queen of Heaven Church. Please assemble at church. No prior visitation. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Queen of Heaven Church Fund. Alice was a member of the Queen of Heaven Ladies Sodality, The L.A.O.H. and the former owner of Greene Beauty Shop. Arrangements by JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/7/2005. Platek, Charles W. Of Chestnut Place, Town of Niagara, Friday, March 4, 2005 at home, he was 51, son of Victoria (Podkowa) Platek of Kenmore and the late Edwin Platek; husband of Judy (Anderson) Platek; father of Andrew W. Platek; brother of Gerald (Pamela) Platek of Kenmore and Carol (Donald) Kling of Williamsville; son-in-law of Barbara Anderson (late Charles 'Fred' Anderson) of Las Vegas; brother-in-law of Fred (Marianna) Anderson of Oklahoma City and Carol (Jeffrey) Cimini of Las Vegas; uncle of six nieces and nephews. Family present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls where prayers will be said Wednesday 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in Prince of Peace R.C. Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/7/2005. Ragolski, Helen J. (Decker) March 5, 2005, beloved wife of the late Harry M. Rogolski; devoted mother of Sandra (Timothy) McCullough, Patricia and Chris (Deneen) Rogolski; loving grandmother of Maureen McCullough, Brittany and Brent Rogolski; dearest sister of Eileen (late Stanley) Clift, Jane (Don) Gangloff and Robert (Connie Noble) Decker; dear sister-in-law of Richard (Mary Lou) Rogolski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner South Ogden) Tuesday at 11 AM. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/7/2005. Roberts, Jean M. (Remmes) March 6, 2005, beloved wife of the late James B.; dear mother of James J., John L., Richard C. Roberts and Kathleen A. (Thomas) Wright; grandmother of Alyssa C. Roberts and Patricia J. Wright; sister of late Betty Remmes. Friends may call at JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St. Tuesday 1-3:30 and 6-9 PM. Friends may gather for a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Timothy's Church, 565 East Park at Ensminger, Tonawanda, Wednesday at 9 AM. Interment Mt. Olivet. Jean was retired from the Buffalo Board of Education Food Service, also very active member of Kenmore Seniors. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/7/2005 - 3/8/2005. Roberts, Julie M. March 3, 2005; beloved daughter of the Honorable H. Buswell Roberts and the late Irene M. Roberts; sister of H. Buswell Jr. (Deborah), Marguerite R. (Barry) Rupp, Miles J. (Chie), Suzanne M. Abram, Leland J. (Linda), Reginald J. (Lynn) and David J. (Brenda) Roberts; dear friend and companion of Nelson Garnica; survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial mass will be held Tuesday 10:00 AM at St. Mark's R.C. Church. Arrangements by GEORGE J. ROBERTS & SONS. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 3/6/2005 - 3/7/2005. Ruffles, Geraldine V. (Goehde) March 3, 2005; beloved wife of Thomas James Ruffles, Sr.; dear mother of Thomas (Patricia) Jr., Susan, George (Carol) and Judith (Gary) Davison; grandmother of Thomas J. (Erica) III, Danielle (Lynn), George Jr., Brian, Sara, Amber and Kiera; sister of Frances Wallace; sister-in-law of Georgina Ruffles; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington, where services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 AM. Geraldine had a love for playing piano which was evident by playing thoughout the community and with her family. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/6/2005 - 3/7/2005. Scheelar, Timothy A. "Hoyt" Suddenly March 4, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved son of Dolores (nee Brady) and the late Robert A. Scheelar; cherished brother of Robert (Maureen), Robin Buskirk, Terrance, Susan (James) Stein, Andrew and Debra Scheelar; also survived by many nieces and nephews; dear friend of Crinnia Skibiak and Thaddeus Stypowany. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner of Camp Rd. and Rt. 5), Hamburg, 627-2919, Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Lake Church at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/6/2005 - 3/7/2005. Schmidt, John K. March 6, 2005; beloved husband of the late Shirley (nee Klein); dear father of Daniel E. (Debbie); Gary M. (Theresa) and Mark D. (Karen) Schmidt; grandfather of 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brother of LeRoy Schmidt and Dorothy (Pat) Lucci. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC, 569 Cleveland Dr. where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:15 and from Infant of Prague Church at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined; if desired contributions may be made in Mr. Schmidt's memory to the Erie County SPCA. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/7/2005 - 3/8/2005. Shields, Mary B. Of Alden, NY, March 4, 2005; beloved wife of Daniel G. Shields; dear mother of Michael (Shannon Roetzer) and Colleen (Mark) Freiheit; grandmother of Ashley, Rachel and Zackary; sister of Mercedes Brousseau, Michael (Maryann) and the late Michelle Blake and John Brousseau. Mass of Christian Burial from St. John's R.C. Church, Alden, NY, Tuesday at 10:00 AM (assemble at Church). Family present at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY, Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John's School, Alden, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/6/2005 - 3/7/2005. Smith, Jeanne M. (O'Mara) March 6, 2005, wife of Andrew; mother of Richard (Kate), David, Mark (Kathleen) and Douglas (Joanne) Smith; sister of Jack (Marie) O'Mara, Irene (late Vincent) Hynes and the late Alice Heilbron, Edward J. (Eleanor) O'Mara and Helen (Carl) Day; also survived by 10 grandchildren. Family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Bernadette Church, 5930 South Abbott Rd, Wednesday 10 AM. Friends invited. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/7/2005 - 3/8/2005. Smolinski, Jean (Lewis) Of N. Tonawanda, March 5, 2005, wife of the late Stanley Smolinski; dearest mother of Paul Smolinski, Deborah Martinelli, Diane Smolinski, Denise Gleave and Philip (Pamela) Smolinski; proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; dear sister of Anne Lewis; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Family present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SABER FUNERAL HOME, 549 Oliver St., N. Tonawanda (692-0271) where prayers will be said Wednesday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church at 9:30 AM. Jean was a retired secretary of the former Peter Frasse Steel Co. of Town of Tonawanda. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/7/2005. Stemper, Frances M. (Wangelin) Of Strykersville, NY, March 5, 2005, wife of the late Xavier F. Stemper; mother of Thomas, Annette and Edward (Deborah) Stemper; grandmother of six grandchildren and one great-grandson; sister of Edward, Stanley, Robert and the late Floyd, Raymond, John and Rita; also survived by many nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM Tuesday from St. Mary's R.C. Church, Strykersville, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Strykersville Volunteer Fire Co. or Hospice of Buffalo. Arrangements by KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 3/6/2005 - 3/7/2005. Travers, Robert J. March 6, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, beloved husband of Shirley F. (nee Mund); dearest father of Patricia (David) Merkwa, Karen (Ronald) Mechlinski, Allen, David (Darlene) and Richard (Cindy) Travers and Michelle (Gregory) Clark; also survived by 22 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca where funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/7/2005 - 3/8/2005. Van Dewater Jr., James K. March 5, 2005, beloved husband of Audrey H. (nee Taylor) Van Dewater; dear father of David J. Sr. (Joanna), Denise M. (Neal) Clark, Robert T. Sr., Guy R. (Ann L.), John K. and the late James K. III and Thomas W. Van Dewater; brother of Mary Keller, William (June) and the late Thomas Van Dewater; brother-in-law of Shirley Van Dewater; grandfather of 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:00 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church (Englewood Ave.) at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to The James V. Ryan Paramedic Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/7/2005 - 3/8/2005. Whitford, Esther M. March 6, 2005, of Grand Island. Private services will be held at a later date. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/7/2005. Woodman, Susan D. (Thomas) March 5, 2005, wife of Thomas E. Woodman; dearest mother of Kim E. (fiance Tim Kuczka) Anna, Michelle L. (Gary) Rolls, Susan L. Lyons, Thomas E. (fiancee Sandy Elmore) Woodman, Jr. and Lisa J. (Mark) Malvin; dear grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of two; dear sister of Joyce M. (late Robert) Ambrose, Michael E. (Sandra) Thomas and Sharon A. (John) Owczarkowski. Relatives and friends may call Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CUSACK FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca - 828-1846 (same location as Sieck & Mast F.H.) where the funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:45 AM and from Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. In lieu of, expressions of sympathy may be made to The Hospice Foundation of WNY. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/7/2005 - 3/8/2005. Zakrzewski Ph.D., Sigmund F. Of Clarence Center, Suddenly March 4, 2005, husband of Maire (Hakala); father of Nina (Blair) Harff of Watertown, NY; also survived by three grandchildren and three nieces. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, March 9, 11 AM at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo, 695 Elmwood Ave., 14222. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Church. Arrangements by ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 3/6/2005 - 3/7/2005.