OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 8 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. Agro, Margaret C. (Lindner) March 5, 2005, of North Collins, NY, at the age of 83, wife of the late Samuel J. Agro; mother of the late Robert Blair, beloved aunt of Robert and John Hauk; sister of the late Robert J. Hauk; also survived by many friends. Friends may call Sunday 2-7 PM at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St. (Rt. 62) North Collins, NY, where the funeral service will be held Monday morning at 9:30 followed by a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial from Holy Spirit Church, North Collins. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/8/2005 - 3/11/2005. Barone, Charles S. 'Cargo March 7, 2005 of Kenmore, NY, beloved husband of the late Dorothea; dear father of Charles (Elizabeth) Barone; grandfather of Charles and Bill (Amy) Philibin; great-grandfather of Adam and Nadia; brother of Ida, Carm and Grace. Friends may call Wednesday 4-8 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC., FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 11. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/8/2005. 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. Brant, Marie E. (Cartonia) Of West Seneca, NY; March 4, 2005, wife of the late James W. Brant; mother of Rick (Laurie) Everett, James (Mary), Charles, Warren (Jennifer) and the late Cheryl Bolden; survived by 14 grandchildren; daughter of Evelyn (James) Francis; sister of Kenneth, Craig, Mark and the late Joseph Tanner; best friend of Joseph Przecidzewski. Friends are invited to a Memorial Service on Wednesday at 10 AM in Full Gospel Tabernacle in the Prayer Chapel, 3210 Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/8/2005. 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. 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. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/6/2005 - 3/11/2005. Funeral home info Flowers Charities 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. Cassidy, Mary A. March 7, 2005; beloved wife of the late Charles E. Cassidy; dear mother of Geraldine (William) Pilkington, Kathleen (late Merlin) Brunscheen and Maureen (Frederick) Bielefeld; grandmother of Jeffrey, Paul, Benjamin, Eric and Michael; great-grandmother of Joshua, Alec and Tyler; sister Evelda Meyer, Irene Lajewski and Daniel Formanowicz; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Thursday, 10:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Andrew's Church (Sheridan & Elmwood Ave) at 10:45. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/8/2005 - 3/9/2005. Connors, Sandra G. March 6, 2005, beloved wife of Michael A. Connors; dearest mother of Frank (Madeline) Fraas, Loriann (Nicholas) Fraas-Cromwell, MD, Shannon (Wes) Thompson and Megan (Stephen Currier) Connors; loving grandmother of eight grandchildren; dear sister of Ronald (Donna) Biller; daughter of Frank (late Mary) Wasmer. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 657 Abbott Rd. (corner Red Jacket Pkwy), where a funeral service will be held Thursday at 10 AM. Friends are invited. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/8/2005 - 3/9/2005. Coppola, G. William March 7, 2005; beloved husband of Mary (Driscoll); dear father of Mary Ann (George) Chernowski of Orchard Park, NY, Rose Marie (Mark) Umiker of Rochester, NY and William (Kathy) Coppola of Orchard Park; loving grandfather of 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brother of Sister Carmina Coppola, R.S.M., Rose (late Lawrence) Hudack and the late Joseph (Florence) Coppola. Friends and family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be held Thursday at 10:00 AM at St. John Vianney Church (Please assemble at Church) Friends may call Tuesday from 7-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at The JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to St. John Vianney School, Queen of Heaven School and Canisius High School. Bill was a life member of the VFW Post Harvey D. Morin, Committee Member and C.F.O. St. John Vianney New Church Building Fund. Lt. and founding member of the Knights of St. John Comm. #387. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/8/2005 - 3/9/2005. 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. Derkacz, John March 6, 2005, of Hamburg, NY, beloved husband of the late Nancy (Grimm) Derkacz; father of Anne (Lanny) Wagner of Alaska and David (Nancy) Derkacz; grandfather of Brandon, Casey and Karin; brother of Walter and Olga. No prior visitation. A memorial service will be held at the Hamburg Presbyterian Church, 177 Main St. at a future date. Arrangements by LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/8/2005. Fiedler, Margaret Ann Shipley Schaffner Flute (AKA Grandma) Born April 1, 1919, true citizen of the world, died March 4, 2005, mother of Kurt, Eric, Michael, Deborah, Jenny and Memo; cherished grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt-it is impossible to fully list either her antecedents or her descendants as she belonged to and was beloved of so many. She touched innumerable lives as an activist, spiritual guide, teacher and visionary. She will be deeply and broadly missed. If you wish, please send donations in her name to the Open Door Community (www.opendoorcommunity.org), 910 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta, GA 30306-4212. Celebrations of her amazing life will be on April 2, 2005. Contact the family for details. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/8/2005. 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. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 3/7/2005 - 3/8/2005. George, Betty Jane Of Lancaster, NY, March 8, 2005; beloved wife of the late George V. George; loving mother of Gwen (John) Griswold, Georgette (James) Pelletteri, William (Effie), Leslie Stewart, Gregory (Cheryl), Charlene Fitzpatrick, Christopher, (Candice) and the late Therese Palermo; grandmother of 23, great grandmother of two; sister of Patricia (Ted) Bieleniewicz. Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL & LOECHER, INC FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St, Lancaster, Thursday, 5-8 PM with service being held at 8 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation Published in the Buffalo News from 3/8/2005 - 3/9/2005. Gramaglia, Louise M. (Peschio) March 7, 2005, wife of the late Joseph A. Gramaglia, Sr.; mother of Joseph A. Jr. (Annette), Philip (Mary) and Charles (Libby) Gramaglia; grandmother of Danielle (Robert) Grimm, Joseph (Laura), Philip (Amy) Gramaglia, Michelle (Sabatino) Cimato, Julie and Gina Gramaglia; great-grandmother of Zachery, Gabriella, Anthony, Isabelle, Isabella, Alexa and Benjamin; daughter of the late Filippo and Concetta (Sirianni) Peschio; sister of Daniel (Loretta) Peschio, M.D. of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Helen (Angelo) Tirone, Delores (Robert) Williams, the late Lena, Mary DeSantis, Louis, John, Lino (Mildred) Peschio, Phyllis Giambrone, Carrie Tripi, Alice Peschio and Adelina Raimondo; sister-in-law of Phyllis Conerby; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday from 4-8 PM at the PERNA-PELLIGRINO FUNERAL HOME INC., 1671 Maple Rd. (between Hopkins & Youngs), where funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Nativity of the B.V.M. Church (Harris Hill) at 10 AM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/8/2005 - 3/9/2005. 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. Hallifax, Bruce of East Weymouth, MA. February 25, 2005. Age 95. Husband of Anna M. Connors Hallifax and the late Elizabeth Burrows. Devoted father of Lynn S. Hallifax, South Weymouth, MA; also survived by seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two nephews, Scott Hallifax, of Tonawanda, NY and Jack Hallifax of Bath, NY. Services were held at CC SHEPHERD FUNERAL HOME, South Weymouth, interment in Blue Hills Cemetery, Braintree, MA. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/8/2005. Heimerl, Jewell (McGowan) March 7, 2005, wife of the late Joseph; mother of Joseph (Sharon), John Patrick (Chris), Charles (Patty); grandmother of Andrea (Dave) Kryszak, Oberlin, OH, Rebecca (Tetsu) Matsuno of NY City and Erick and Jena Heimerl; sister of Anthony (Andy) McGowan, the late May Foster and Alice McGowan. Memorial Mass, March 28, 2005 at 11 AM, SS Peter & Paul RC Church, 5480 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221. Memorials may be made to St. Francis Nursing Home, 147 Reist St., Williasmville, NY 14221. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/8/2005. 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. Kopecki, Henry March 7, 2005, husband of the late Josephine (nee Kubant); dear father of Ronald and Philip (Christine) Kopecki; grandfather of Michael (Dawn), Daniel, Ronald and Jenna; great-grandfather of Michael and Shane; brother of the late Nellie Meyers, Anna Glowacki, Stanley Kopecki and Josephine Jablonski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.) Thursday 9 AM and Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church 9:30. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Friends invited. Mr. Kopecki was a member of OLBS Holy Name Society and the Leonard Post. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/8/2005 - 3/9/2005. Lavey, Audrey Ahern March 7, 2005; wife of the late Arthur 'Bud' Lavey; mother of Kathleen (Keith) Burkard, Eileen (Kevin) Horkan of Ohio, Christopher Lavey (Matt Quagliano) and the late Colleen Lavey; sister of Dr. Thomas (Joan) Ahern; grandmother of Matthew and Benjamin Horkan and Kristina Burkard. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday 6-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME IND., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.) Williamsville, where services will be held Friday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Christopher's Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/8/2005 - 3/9/2005. Lombardo, Josephine D. (Provino) March 5, 2005; wife of the late Leonard; beloved mother of Mary Jo Lombardo; Linda (Arthur) Travis; dear grandmother of Courtney, Brittany; great grandmother of Dominic; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Wednesday 4-7 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.) where funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:15 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Holy Spirit Church (Dakota Ave.) at 9 AM. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery Published in the Buffalo News on 3/8/2005. Martin, William L. March 7, 2005 of Williamsville, NY; husband of Norma Jane (Stahl) Martin; father of Susan (Henry) Martin Davis of Williamsville and the late Jeffrey Martin; grandfather of Jennie Davis; brother of Norma Jean Nicholai of Ann Arbor, MI; also survived by several nieces and nephews; son of the late Calvin and Della Martin. Friends may call Wednesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island, NY. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Flowers are gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/8/2005 - 3/9/2005. McKay, John R. March 5, 2005; husband for 55 years of the late Anne (Rebescher); father of Bruce (Lanelle), Kevin (Marilyn), Maureen (Ted) Andrews and Sheila; grandfather of Ted Andrews, Joe (Lynn) Andrews, Jennifer (Dave) Scheuerlein, Corinne McKay (Dan) and Kelly McKay; great-grandfather of Brett, Jacob, Machala and Ada; brother of Patricia Hoebel. Body donated to U.B. School of Medicine. Memorials may be made to Hospice of WNY. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/8/2005. 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 getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 3/7/2005 - 3/8/2005. 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. Pawlak, Dorothy (Borodzik) March 6, 2005, beloved mother of Penny, Daniel, William A. Pawlak and Peggy (David) Riford; grandmother of William D., Stacy and David; sister of Frank (Helen), Richard (late Marlene) Borodzik, Nancy (Bill) Marciniak, Michael (Rose) and late Arthur Borodzik; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 806 Clinton St. (3 blocks west of Fillmore). Relatives and friends are invited to assemble at Sts. Rita & Patrick Church (Fillmore and Eagle) Thursday at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/8/2005. Pelonero, Salvatore J. March 6, 2005, beloved husband of Trieva (Peay) Pelonero; dear father of Catherine (Josh) Brewster, Joseph (Tina) Pelonero, Francesca (Duff) Schwenkbeck, Trieva (Damian) Gant, Salvatore (Jill) Pelonero; grandfather of 8 grandchildren; son of the late Joseph and Edna (Brind'Amour) Pelonero; brother of Frances (Bruce) Kleese. Family present to receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday 5-8 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 9:30 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Church (Court St.), please assemble at church. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Buffalo or the Holland Volunteer Fire Co. Mr. Pelonero served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was a Buffalo Police Officer for 34 years. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/8/2005 - 3/9/2005. Peters, Joanne C. (Howard) March 6, 2005; beloved wife of Robert Peters; dear mother of Robert Peters Jr.; sister of Christine Yoder. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Shrine of St. John Neumann Chapel (Englewood and Belmont Ave.) Thursday at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory to the American Lung Assn. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/8/2005. 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. Rodgers, Edward P. Of Buffalo, NY; March 7, 2005; dearest father of Charles R. (Susan) Rodgers, Frances A. (Ron) Kelm, Sandy E. (Darlene), Bobby J. (Shelly), Elizabeth M. and the late Edward R. (Patricia) Rodgers; also survived by 15 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; brother of Mable Rodgers, Betty (Daniel) Rosboro, Henrietta (Robert) Kelly, Toner (late Jean) and the late Raymond, William (Rhoda) Rodgers, Eva, Mary Green, Madeline (Harnish) Cox; also survived nieces and nephews. Friends received at the CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME INC., 873 Abbott Rd., Buffalo, Wednesday from 12:00 Noon-4:00 PM, where funeral services will immediately follow at 4:00 PM. Memorials to Make-A-Wish Foundation. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/8/2005. 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. Schrader, Gregory D. Of Webster, NY; March 7, 2005; Age 45; beloved husband of 23 years of Jane (nee Collier); father of Erik Anthony and Alexandria May Schrader; son of John and Barbara (nee Weeks) Schrader of Lancaster, NY; brother of Joan L. O'Connor of Virginia, Janet (Steven) Cook of Brighton, NY, James (Susan) Schrader of Jamestown, NY and Michael Schrader of Lancaster, NY; son-in-law of Bernadette A. Collier of Williamsville; brother-in-law of Michael Collier of Maryland and Virginia Collier of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 PM Wednesday at WILLARD H. SCOTT FUNERAL HOME, 12 South Ave., Webster, NY. Memorial service 2:00 PM Friday at Webster Bible Church, 675 Holt Rd., Webster, NY 14580. Spring interment in Webster Union Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Webster Christian School at Webster Bible Church or Webster Bible Church Deacon's Fund. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/8/2005. Sciandra, Patrick M. Unexpectedly, March 6, 2005, of Tonawanda Twp, beloved son of Michael A. Sciandra and Beverly Campese Sciandra Artemyak; brother of Joseph and Nicholas Sciandra; grandson of Angelo and late Patricia Sciandra, Carmella and late Louis Campese; also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave, Kenmore, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral will be held Thursday at 8:15. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Amelia's R.C. Church at 9 AM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/8/2005. 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. Stern, June (Evantash) March 8, 2005, beloved wife of Irving Stern; devoted mother of David (Ella) Stern, Robin (Gary) Reilly of Orlando, FL., and Glenn (Idit) Stern; loving grandmother of Anna (Michael) Lipky, Jared Stern, Daniel and Michael Reilly and Rachel Stern; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be private. No prior visitation. In lieu of flowers donations to a charity of your choice or the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by the AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/8/2005 - 3/9/2005. Stewart, Catherine E. (Juergens) March 7, 2005, age 90. Beloved wife of the late Archibald I. Stewart; dearest mother of Patricia Blake, Carol (late Thomas) Kelley, James (Kathleen), and John (Joanne) Stewart; loving grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; sister of Lois (Peter) Todaro, the late John and Clarence Juergens. The family will be present on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Sauer--Lynett-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1933 Kensington Ave, where Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 10 AM. Contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd, Cheektowaga 14227. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/8/2005 - 3/9/2005. 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. 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.