OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 10 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 Abbott Sr., Edward March 9, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Florence A. (nee Bak); dearest father of Barbara (Arthur) Adam, Edward J. (Anna), Mark and stepfather of Kenneth (Dawn) Bak; dear grandfather of Michael (Shelly), Jason, Renee, Jenna, Stephanie and great-grandfather of Anthony, Maria and Gianna; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present to receive relatives and friends Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.), where funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 AM and from St. John Gualbert Church at 9:30 AM. Entombment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Mr. Abbott was an Army veteran of WW II and member of American Legion George F. Lamm Post #622. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/10/2005. 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. Alexin, Celia (Piechowiak) March 8, 2005. Beloved wife of Richard A. Alexin. Dearest mother of Garret (Judith), Timothy (Valerie) Alexin; dear grandmother of Brent, Aaron, Ryan, Mitchell and Ethan. Sister of Conrad (Helen) Piechowiak and survived by beloved nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC, 3025 William St., near Union Rd, Cheektowaga, Thursday from 2-4 and 6-9. Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 9:30 in the Holy Mother of the Rosary Cathedral, 6298 Broadway, Lancaster. Please assemble at Church from 8:45 AM. Mrs Alexin was a member of the Parish MK Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/9/2005 - 3/10/2005. Angeletta, John "Jack" March 4, 2005; son of the late Joseph and Catherine; dear brother of Mary Courdes and the late Kit Drew, Julie Chapman and Joey Angeletta; friend of Jim Moesch; uncle of Barry Chapman, Barbara Pileri, Susan Cordes, June Cordes and Tony Angeletta; also survived by many great-nieces and nephews. Funeral from The PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.) Friday 9:00 AM and Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel 9:30 AM. Family present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/10/2005. Behan, Mary Eileen March 6, 2005 in Charlotte, NC, after a long illness, formerly of Kenmore, NY, Chagrin Falls, OH and Juno Beach, FL, beloved wife of the late Thomas Joseph Behan; Mrs. Behan was born in Syracuse, NY on December 20, 1919 to James and Mary (Kinsella) Hayes; she was a homemaker, retired with her husband of 46 years to Juno Beach in 1976. Mrs. Behan served as a dedicated volunteer of the Jupiter Florida Medical Center for 15 years. Mr. Behan preceded her in death in 1995. Since 2001, Mrs. Behan received the loving care of her daughter, Eileen Marie, at her home in Charlotte, NC. In addition to Eileen, daughters Mary Patricia (Todd) Elliott, of Tulsa, OK, Margaret (Peggy) Ann (Joseph) McDonald, of Cleveland, OH and son Thomas J. (Kathleen) Behan, of Buffalo, NY survive Mrs. Behan; also surviving are grandchildren Emmett, Patrick, Brendan, Thomas, Eileen, Matthew, Kathleen and Mary Claire; two sisters Peggy Hayes and Nancy (Donald) Dillon, of Williamsville, NY, brother James (Marilyn) Hayes, of St. Catharine's, Ontario and six nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church in Williamsville, NY, on Friday, April 1st, 2005 at 10:45 AM. Mrs. Behan will be laid to rest beside her husband at Onondaga Veterans Cemetery in Syracuse, NY also on Friday, April 1st, at 3:00 PM. In Juno Beach, a Memorial mass will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice at Charlotte, 1420 East 7th St., Charlotte, NC 28204. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/10/2005 - 3/13/2005. Benson Jr., Robert C. Of Hamburg, NY, March 8, 2005, husband of the late Marion (nee Raupach); father of Robert C. (Joann) Benson III and Bruce (Jeanette) Benson; grandfather of Emily, Molly and Christopher Benson. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at Eden United Methodist Church, 2820 East Church St., Eden Saturday, April 9 at 11 AM. No prior visitation. Memorials may be made to Eden United Methodist Church or Hospice Foundation. Arrangements by DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/10/2005. Bright, Dennis G. March 7, 2005, beloved husband of Barbara J. (nee Jehle) Bright; dearest father of Jeffrey D. Bright, U.S. Army, Retired, and Gregory S. (Mary) Bright of Carbondale, CO; loving grandfather of Jessica E. Bright of Carbondale; predeceased by three brothers; also survived by several nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held Friday at 7 PM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2669 Sheridan Dr., Tonawanda. Friends invited. Mr. Bright was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a member of the National Ski Patrol at Holiday Valley. Arrangements by (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. On-line register book at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/10/2005 - 3/11/2005. Broska, Elizabeth "Betty" (O'Neill) Of Lancaster, NY, March 8, 2005, beloved wife of Al Broska; loving mother of Dotty (Jim) Thompson, Alfred 'Skip' (Cheryl); grandmother of Lisa (Michael) Shea and Paul Thompson; Nana of Sydney, Samantha and Matthew Shea; sister of the late Lawrence (Opal) and Dorothy O'Neill. Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL & LOECHER INC. FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Lancaster, Saturday morning at 9:30. Please assemble at Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Mary's Building Fund. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/9/2005 - 3/10/2005. 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. Connock, Bette March 9, 2005, wife of the late Marvin Connock; sister of the late Sam (Elaine), Mona and Ruth Block. Graveside Services will be held at Holy Order of the Living Cemetery (Pine Ridge Rd.) Friday at 12:00 Noon. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/10/2005. DiGesare, Frank R. March 9, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Claire (nee Dupris) DiGesare. Brother of Samuel (Marie) DiGesare and the late Josephine Panepinto, Carmel Runfola, and Marion DiGesare. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC, 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 8:45 and in St Paul's RC Church at 9:15. Flowers gratefully declined. Entombment in Mt Olivet Cemetery. Mr Di Gesare was a retired Erie County Deputy Sheriff. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/10/2005 - 3/11/2005. DuBois Sr., Joshua C. March 4, 2005, of Buffalo, NY. A vigil will be held Thursday, 3 PM to 9 PM at Jordan Grove, 1264 Kensington Ave. Family will be present 7 PM to 9 PM. Funeral service Friday, 11 AM. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, INC., 66 E. Utica St. Interment, Acacia Park. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/10/2005. Ellis, Dorothy I. (Allshouse) March 9, 2005, of East Aurora, NY, beloved wife of Thomas 'Bud' Ellis; loving mother of Virginia (Larry) Clifford, Laramie Becker, Deborah (Richard) Suleski and Sandra (David) Keyser; step-mother of Ronald Ellis; sister of David Allshouse and the late Paul, Ralph and Bonnie; also survived by 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend Memorial Services at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora on Saturday at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Lung or American Heart Association would be appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/10/2005. Gall, Nellie B. (Rote) March 8, 2005, beloved wife of the late Clarence D. Gall; dear mother of Linda (Robert) Zink, Janice (Vincent) DiGiuseppe and Wayne (Freda) Gall; cherished grandmother of Colleen, Deric, Christopher, Darleen and Matthew; dearest great-grandmother of Lainey and Libby; sister of Doris Whitley and Ruth (Kennith) Hewitt; sister-in-law of Elaine Rote and Walter Staley; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Private services at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2669 Sheridan Dr., Tonawanda, 14150. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/10/2005. Gall, Richard E. Age 87 of Wilson, died Monday, March 7, 2005 at the Erie County Medical Center. He served as a Master Sargent under General George Patton in the US Army's 62 cd Artillery. He was the owner of The Gall Bakery on Oakgrove St. in Buffalo. Survived by one brother, Ralph (Patricia) Gall of Amherst, NY; five children, Michelle (Anton) Haas of Memphis, NY, Frances Dantuono of Syracuse, NY, Michael (Laurie) Knowlton of Memphis, NY, Jackson Knowlton of Syracuse, NY and Patrick (Kathryn) Knowlton of Washington, DC; also survived by 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 10 nieces and nephews. There will be no prior visitation. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father John Leising at Our Lady of the Rosary R.C. Church, Lake Street, Wilson, Saturday, March 12, 2005 at 1 PM. Private burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorials to the Wilson Fire Co. #1, Ambulance Fund, gratefully accepted. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/10/2005. Gdula, Henry J. March 8, 2005 of Jamestown, NY, formerly of Silver Creek; husband of the late Jean; father of Mrs. James (Carolyn) Keddie of Holly Springs, NC and Mrs. Edwin (Debora) Gibbens of Forestville, NY; also survived by three grandsons; two granddaughters and one great-grandson. Memorial Services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. There will be no prior visitation. Memorial contributions are suggested to Alzheimer's Assn., American Cancer Society or Hospice. Arrangements by The HOLE-PARKER FUNERAL CHAPEL, Silver Creek Published in the Buffalo News on 3/10/2005. Geiger, Betty J. (Nicoll) March 7, 2005, beloved wife of Allen 'Bud' Geiger; loving mother of Ruth (Michael) Kapsiak and Patricia (Chris) Golownik; dear sister of Francis (late Margaret) Nicoll and the late Margaret, Donald (Clara), Robert, Loretta Kelly and Janet Rostek; loving grandmother of Paul, Kyle, Melissa, Christian and Kersten; great-grandmother of Noah. Friends received on Wednesday, 7-9 PM, and Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft), where services will be held on Friday at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. Pastor Ed Sanders officiating. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/9/2005 - 3/10/2005. 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. Kolipinski, Agnes I. (Piontkowski) March 5, 2005, of Kenmore, NY, beloved wife of the late Leon Kolipinski; cherished mother of Louise (Michael) Renkas, Susan (Edward) Carbone and Jayne (John Andrukat) Kolipinski; loving grandmother of Allison Carbone; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner of Camp Rd. & Rte. 5), Hamburg, 627-2919, Friday 10-11 AM where Funeral Services will be held immediately following at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Father Baker Manor, 6400 Powers Rd., Orchard Park, NY 14127. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/9/2005 - 3/10/2005. Krantz, Raymond J. March 9, 2005. Beloved husband of Adele (nee Rozbicki). Dearest father of Carol (Gary) Sinski, Gerald (Joan) and Diane (James) Borsuk. Proud grandfather of Tristin (Scott) Stoner, Joshua Sinski, Alex and Max Borsuk. Great-grandfather of Dakota and Taylor. Brother of Gertrude Skotarczak and the late Mary Murawski, Alexander, Viola Sinicki, Frank, Vincent, Bernice Szmania, Joseph, Valentine, Leon, Eugenia Marciszewski, Stanley, John, Richard, Theresa Michalski. Family present Thursday and Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC, 3855 Seneca St, West Seneca where prayers will be said Saturday morning at 9:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Resurrection Church, 10. Friends invited. Ray was a member of Leonard Post Jr VFW 6251. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/10/2005 - 3/11/2005. Lech, Genevieve (Lewandowski) March 7, 2005. Beloved wife of John Lech. Devoted mother of Patricia (Donald) Hanavan, Marcia (James) Manley, Marie (Lawrence) Filipski and Kathleen (Gregory) Filipski. Loving grandmother of seven grandchildren. Dear sister of Henry (late Jean) Lewandowski and Stanley (late Mary Lou) Lewis. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC, 2005 Clinton St (corner South Ogden) Friday at 9 AM and at St Casimir Church at 9:30 AM. Mrs Lech was a member of the West Seneca Home Bureau. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM Published in the Buffalo News from 3/9/2005 - 3/10/2005. Lermineau, Sandra (McCooey) March 8, 2005, of Buffalo, survived by her fiance, children, grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family will be present to receive friends on Friday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the South Buffalo Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 192 Abbott Rd., (near Southside Pkwy.) where funeral services will follow visitation at 8 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/10/2005. Ley, Jonathan A. Suddenly March 8, 2005, of Amherst, NY, son of A. Edward Ley and the late Claudia M. Ley; father of Alan and Austin Ley; brother of Robert Ley and Cynthia Macarchuk; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present Friday 4-8 PM at the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 4614 Main St., Snyder, 839-5990. (Same location as Schlager Funeral Home) at which time services will immediately follow at 8 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/10/2005 - 3/11/2005. Liebrich, George March 7, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved husband for 52 years to Waltraut; father of Andrea, U.S. Coast Guard Retired Hospital Corpsman and Eric (Kimberly), Chief Electronics Technician Submarines; grandfather of Ashley, Carol, Mikayla and Garrett Liebrich. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Saturday afternoon at 3 PM in Faith United Presbyterian Church, 3150 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore 14217. Memorials may be made in George's memory to Faith United Presbyterian Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/9/2005 - 3/10/2005. Logiudice, Philip March 9, 2005, of Hamburg, NY, husband of the late Rose (nee Bellomo); beloved father of Terese Lagattuta, Angela (Steven) Lenegan, Lisa (Terry) Hixson and the late Philip LoGiudice; loving father-in-law of Charles Lagattuta; cherished grandfather of Charles (Melissa), Michael, Joseph, Philip, Jacob and Caitlan; dear brother of August, Nicholas, Francine Lepina, Sebastian and the late Carl and Frank LoGiudice; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., S4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd. and Rt. 5) Hamburg, 627-2919, Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Athol Springs at 9 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/10/2005 - 3/11/2005. Meyer, Erma L. December 16, 2004, of Silver Creek, NY. A rescheduled Memorial Service will be held Saturday, Mrach 12, at 11 AM from St. Martin's Lutheran Church on Cole Rd. in Boston, NY. Arrangements by the HOLE-PARKER FUNERAL CHAPEL in Silver Creek. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/10/2005. Muszynski, Betty Jane (Roessler) March 9, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late Stanley W. Muszynski; dearest mother of Theodore (Maria), Richard (Christine), late Stanley (Karen) Muszynski; dear grandmother of Pamela, Stanley Jr. (Ruby), Keith, Dale, Lisa (Gary), Dawn (Shawn) and Jesse; great-grandmother of John, Brian, Gabrielle, Hanna and Alexander; sister of Mary (late Wayne) Martin, John (Mary) Roessler, late Ruth (late Howard) Schultz. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St., near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Saturday at 9:15 AM and in St. Phillip the Apostle Church at 10 AM. Family present Thursday 7-9, Friday 2-4 and 7-9. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/10/2005 - 3/11/2005. Nesselbush, Donald J. Of West Seneca, NY, March 8, 2005, beloved husband of Marie T. (nee Springer); dearest father of Carl (Debbie), Gerald (Laurie), Thomas and Donna Nesselbush; cherished grandfather of Lindsey, Cory, Kelli and Jamie; brother of the late Red, Roy, Eugene, Edward and Mary; beloved brother-in-law of Lorraine Kruzel. Family will be present Thursday 7-9 PM, at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where prayers will be said Friday morning at 9:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 10. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/10/2005. Orrell, Mildred E. (Schreyer) Of West Seneca, NY; March 1, 2005; wife of the late William E. Orrell; beloved mother of William B., Lloyd D. (Tina) and Suzanne Orrell; dearest grandmother of Jasmine, Kaela and Rheyne. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday at 10 AM the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC, 1340 Union Rd, west Seneca Published in the Buffalo News from 3/10/2005 - 3/11/2005. Ott, Rosalie Larcher March 3, 2005; wife of the late Raymond; sister of the late Alister Larcher; sister-in-law of Margaret Clemens; aunt of Rose Greenwood, Heather Johnson, Bert Larcher and Robert Clemens. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Arrangements by JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/10/2005. Pezzino, Anna (Lombardo) March 8, 2005; beloved wife of John Pezzino; dearest mother of Joanne (David) Perrello, Annette (Anthony) Galvano and Rebecca Terragnoli; loving grandmother of Nancy (Steve) Lyon, Amy (Eric) Lindstrom, Ann Marie Galvano, Jeffrey (Amy) Terragnoli, Allison Galvano and six great-grandchildren; sister of Peter (Gemina), John (Sarah), David (Rose), Concetta Lombardo, Sarah Palmeri, Mary (Ronald) Michel and Esther (Stefan) Lach; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Thursday from 1-5 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.) Williamsville, where funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/9/2005 - 3/10/2005. Pfitzer, Robert L. March 6, 2005; husband of the late Edith A. Sullivan Pfitzer; brother-in-law of Marion Pfitzer of Cattaraugus, NY; also survived by three nephews and a niece. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a graveside service at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Pine Ridge Rd., Cheektowaga, Friday at 2 PM. Mr. Pfitzer was a member of Epiphany UC of C. Arrangements by LOOMIS OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/10/2005. Poisson, Karen E. (Krueger) February 28, 2005, beloved wife of Leo; mother of Nathan, Sean, Hannah, Andrew, Jeff and Ben; sister-in-law of Jules Poisson and Carol Johnson; also survived by many friends who loved her. A Memorial Service will be held at Faith United Presbyterian Church, 3150 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore, Friday at 7:30 PM. Friends invited. Memorial contributions may be made to the Krueger Children, c/o Charter One Bank, 1893 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14207, Attn.: Gwen. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/10/2005. Rorick, Francis G. March 9, 2005, age 84, of the Town of Tonawanda; husband of Helen (nee Michalowski) Rorick; father of Anne Marie (Joseph) Turtle-Kryzak, Francis (Mary) and Robert (Joan) Rorick; also survived by five grandchildren. Friends may call on Friday only from 6-9 PM at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME INC., Adam and Seymour Sts., Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 AM Saturday at St. Christopher R.C. Church on Niagara Falls Blvd. Friends invited. Mr. Rorick was an Army veteran of WW II and was employed at the GM Axle Plant in Buffalo before retiring. Complete obituary, condolences and directions at www.hampfuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/10/2005 - 3/11/2005. Rosen, Dexter March 9, 2005, beloved husband of Helen A. (nee Scheider) Rosen; dear father of Ted Rosen of Rochester, NY, Lynne (Neil) Frank and Gail (James) Ianonne of Hopkinton, MA. Memorial Services at Temple Beth Am, 4660 Sheridan Dr. Friday at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his memory to the charity of your choice. A period of mourning will be observed at the late residence Saturday and Sunday, 7-9 PM. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC Published in the Buffalo News from 3/10/2005 - 3/11/2005. Schrader, Robert P. March 9, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Norma (Heckel) and the late Norma (Hodan)Schrader; brother of the late William (late Dorothy) Schrader; survived by nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the Resurrection Lutheran Church. Arrangements by BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 893-3620. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/10/2005. Schwarzenholzer, Ellen G. March 6, 2005, age 82 years; beloved daughter of the late Michael and Catherine Schwarzenholzer; dear sister of the late Charles and Henry Schwarzenholzer, Kathryn Ferguson, Earl Schwarzenholzer and Gladys Schwarzenholzer; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be held Friday from the Chapel of St. John Lutheran Church, 55 Pleasant Ave. at 10:30 AM. Arrangements by the Zurbrick-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 3/10/2005. Sheedy, Daniel C. In Amherst, NY March 9, 2005; husband of the late Alice E. (Popadowski) Sheedy; beloved father of Joanna (Stephen) Lande, Daniel M. (Jill) Sheedy, Kathe (Robert) Hugo, Elizabeth (James) Yungman and Donna M. Sheedy; survived by 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren; brother of J. Paul Sheedy K. Joseph Sheedy, Imelda Clauss and the late Michael M. Sheedy II, Mary Louise Tracy; survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC, 2480 Kensington Ave. Amherst, NY. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 11 AM. from Christ the King RC Church (please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Heritage Christian Services, 349 West Commercial St, suite 2795, East Rochester, NY 14445 Published in the Buffalo News from 3/10/2005 - 3/11/2005. Smith, John D. of Hamburg, NY, March 7, 2005 Loving husband and bestest friend of Carole R. (Zittel) Smith. Beloved father of Debra (Dennis) Willis, Laura (Parker) Rauch, Barbara (Jeff) Jayes, Cara (Tony) Cipriano, and Lisa (Joe) Colangelo. Brother of Douglas (Cricket) Smith. Also survived by 14 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at LOOMIS OFFERS & LOOMIS INC, Hamburg Chapel, 207 Main St. Funeral services will be held from the Wesleyan Church of Hamburg, McKinley and Bayview Rds on Saturday 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice, Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/10/2005 - 3/11/2005. Stachowiak, Stephania J. (Rezner) March 9, 2005; wife of Richard L. Stachowiak; mother of Stephanie (Anthony) Mackiewicz; grandmother of Anthony and Brenda Lynn Mackiewicz; sister of the late Roman Rezner and Helen Kozachuk; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Buffalo Chapel) THOMAS H. MCCARTHY FUNERAL HOME, 1975 Seneca St., where Funeral will be held Saturday morning at 10 O'Clock. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/10/2005 - 3/11/2005. Steger, Finettie M. (Wolfe) March 7, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, beloved wife of Frank A.; dear mother of Karen (David) Benson and Charles (Debbie) Steger; dear grandmother of Amy (Alan) Wright, Christine (Craig) Madey and Elizabeth Steger; great-grandmother of Benjamin, Mitchell and Allison Wright; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Thursday at 1 PM from the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, 825-5205. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Thursday 11 AM to 1 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. or the American Diabetes Assn. Finettie was a teacher at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in South Buffalo for many years. Interment Lakeside Cemetery, Hamburg, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/9/2005 - 3/10/2005. Straw, Clare C. March 3, 2005, passed away in Columbia, MD; beloved husband of Eileen B. (nee Nicholson); beloved father of Laura (Joseph) Krzyzanowski, Scott Straw, Jeffrey (Mary) Straw and the late Lawrence R. Straw; grandfather of Ashley, Chelsea, Jillian and Riley Straw, Frances, Victoria and Jacob Krzyzanowski; brother of George (Jeanne) White and Susan Campbell; step-son of Emily Straw; son-in-law of Lucille Nicholson. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a graveside service on Saturday at 11 AM at White Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gary Memorial United Methodist Church, PO Box 421, Ellicott City, MD 21041. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/10/2005 - 3/11/2005. Swift, Brenda J. (Benjamin) Died peacefully at home in her Florida home on March 7, 2005; beloved wife of David D. Swift; dearest mother of Philip D. (Theresa) Swift; grandmother of Shannon, Justin, Nolan and Tianna; great-grandmother of Damian; daughter Anne Benjamin of Wellsville, sister of Annette Harding, Carol Benjamin, Doreen Brigham and Roy Benjamin. Friends received Friday only from 1-3 & 6-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1340 Union Road, West Seneca where funeral will be held Saturday at 8:30 AM and from Fourteen Holy Helpers Church at 9 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/10/2005. Szalasny, Richard M. Of Eden, NY; March 9,2005; beloved husband of Ruth (Styn); brother of John (Laura); son of the late Michael and Stephania (Lesiak). Friends may call Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LAING FUNERAL HOME INC., 2724 W. Church St., Eden. Memorial service will be held Sunday, March 20, at 2:00 PM from St. James United Church of Christ, Main St., Hamburg. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227 Published in the Buffalo News from 3/10/2005 - 3/11/2005. Warmley, Sybil Ann March 6, 2005. Family will receive relatives and friends Friday 12 Noon at Lincoln Memorial United Methodist, 941 Masten Ave. Arrangements EXODUS GARDENS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 605 Masten Ave. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/9/2005 - 3/10/2005. Wirth, Noreen C. (Kauderer) March 9, 2005, beloved wife of the late Robert W. Wirth; dear mother of Therese (William) Finken, Raymond (Colleen), Barbara (Donald) Denk and the late Brian (Dawn) Wirth; loving grandmother of eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; also survived by one brother and one sister. Friends may call Saturday from 10-11 AM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC., (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd., where a Prayer Service will follow at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/10/2005 - 3/11/2005. Youngs, Wallace Gerald "Walt" Age 42, suddenly, March 5, 2005, in Birmingham, AL, father of Sophia of Charleston, WV, Robert and Camilla of Oshkosh, WI; son of Gerald and step son of Annette Youngs of Clarence, NY and son of Paula Binis and step son of Ray of Painter, VA; brother of Karen (Mark) Bullock of Grand Island, NY and Jeffrey (Julie) Youngs of Santa Monica, CA; also survived by a grandchild and nieces and nephews. Memorials to the Catholic Charities or a charity of your choice. Memorial Services pending. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/10/2005 - 3/11/2005.