OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 11 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 Adamy, Jerry L. March 9, 2005; age 51; beloved husband of Paula J. (nee Mangone); beloved father or Kristen (Shaun) Sadowski and Lindsay (Adam Waite) Adamy; dearest grandfather of Madison Sadowski; dearest son of William and Kathryn Adamy; brother of Michael Adamy; brother-in-law of Frank (Maureen Victori) Mangone; uncle to Michelle, Michael, and Jason Mangone; also survived by his faithful companion Dakota. Family will receive friends Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Lancaster/Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC, 6050 Transit Rd. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 AM in Ebenezer United Church of Christ, 630 Main St, West Seneca. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/11/2005 - 3/12/2005. 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. Anderson, Eugene E. March 10, 2005, beloved husband of the late Welma (Ramsey) Anderson; loving father of James (Elaine) Anderson, Beverly (late Dennis) Gogliano and Kathleen (late Joseph) Torchia; devoted grandfather of Lawrence, Jonathan, Daniel, Brian and Michael; brother of the late Harold (Shirley) Anderson. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC., FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. Funeral service private. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Mt. View Health Care Activities Fund, 5465 Upper Mountain Rd., Lockport, NY 14094. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/11/2005. 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. Bialecki, Lorraine B. "Lori" (nee Schutt) March 10, 2005, of Elma, NY, beloved wife of Charles Bialecki Sr.; devoted mother of Kelly (Keith) Ellison, Charles Jr. and Sarah; loving grandmother of Madelyn and Alexander; dear daughter of Harry and Lois Schutt; sister of Vicki (Steven) Schneckenberger, April (Joseph) Julyan, Arthur (Cheryl) Schutt and Denise (John) Sobieraj; also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday only 1-3 and 6-8 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Vincent de Paul RC Church, 6441 Seneca St. at Rice Rd., Springbrook Monday at 10 AM. (Please assemble at church). Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in Lori's memory can be made to the Elma Volunteer Fire Dept., 2945 Bowen Rd., Elma, NY 14059. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/11/2005 - 3/12/2005. 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. 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. 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. Duchscherer, Donald F. Of Pendleton, NY, February 27, 2005. Memorial service Saturday, March 12 at 11:30AM at Pendleton Center United Methodist Church, 6864 Campbell Blvd., Pendelton. In lieu of flowers donations to the Niagara Hospice of Pendleton Center United Methodist Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/11/2005. Gaffney, Teresa S. (Steinhauser) February 18, 2005; beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Gaffney Sr.; mother of Thomas J. (Diane) Gaffney and the late Mary Ann 'Molly' and the late Joseph B. Gaffney; daughter of the late Joseph and Wilhelmenia Wright Steinhauser; niece of Teresa, Anna, John and Charles Steinhauser. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday at 10:00 AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 381 Edison, Buffalo. Arrangements by The DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/11/2005. Gentile, John D. "Bones" Of Lackawanna, NY, entered into rest March 10, 2005, beloved husband of Patricia (nee Kolodziej) Gentile; devoted father of John M. Gentile and Janine Sireika; cherished grandfather of Patrick and Zachary Sireika; loving son of Jennie (nee Marcella) and the late John Gentile; dear brother of Joseph, Russell and the late Donald Gentile; also survived by relatives and friends. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday morning at Our Lady of Victory Basilica, 751 Ridge Rd. Lackawanna at 10:30 o'clock. getlogo,lo0240 Published in the Buffalo News on 3/11/2005. Glaubitz, Alice P. March 6, 2005 of Amherst, NY, beloved mother of Peter H. (Susan) Glaubitz and the late Philip G. Glaubitz (Anne); grandmother of Paul (Jennifer), Christine Glaubitz, Jean Cross (Roger) and Marlena Miller (Scott); survived by five great-grandchildren; also survived by Margaret, John and Eric Glaubitz and Linda Schymik. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, March 13, at 1 PM, at Christ United Methodist Church, Saratoga and Harlem Rds., Snyder, NY. Friends invited. If desired, memorials to the above church choir would be appreciated. Arrangements by HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/11/2005 - 3/12/2005. Goss, Ann Marie March 8, 2005 of Kenmore, NY; beloved wife of William T. Goss; mother of Sean (Marnie) of Florida, Kathleen M. of Ohio, Michael W. and Timothy (Beth) of Washington; grandmother of McKenzie, Gavin, Samantha and Moses; sister of Joseph (Margaret) Mars. Friends are invited to a memorial service in Newman Chapel on the north campus at the State University at Buffalo, Saturday March 19th at 10 AM. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation Published in the Buffalo News from 3/11/2005 - 3/12/2005. Goszewski, Florian N. Of East Aurora, NY, march 9, 2005, beloved husband of Alice M. Goszewski; father of Maryanne Hemlock and Dr. Camille Hemlock; step-father of Michael, Robert and Peter Campanella; grandfather of Austin Joseph, Michael E., Joshua and Julie Campanella; brother of Lucian, Louis, Richard, Joseph and Angeline Smolorek and the late Leonard Goszewski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received Sunday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Rd., West Seneca. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 9:30 AM, in Immaculate Conception Church, 520 Oakwood Ave., E. Aurora. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice or Rescue Hose. Directions and condolences at www.curtinfuneralhome.com Published in the Buffalo News on 3/11/2005. Helinski, Nancy D. March 10, 2005. Beloved daughter of the late Charles and the late Virginia; dear sister of Kenneth C. Family and friends may call Saturday 9 AM to 9:45 AM at ST. JOHN' FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1456 Broadway ( 892-4600) where services will be held at 9:45 and at 10 AM at St. John Kanty Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/11/2005. Janusz, Helen M. (Preneta) March 9, 2005. Beloved wife of Eugene; dearest mother of Anthony (Margaret) Hejmanowski; grandmother of Scott (Karen) and Mark (Christie); great-grandmother of Avery Grace; sister of Sophie (late William) Sikora, Anna (Wencil) Andrulewicz, Bronislaus Preneta, Mary (late Anthony) Andrulewicz, John (Claire) Preneta and pre-deceased by Stephania and Joseph; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo City Line, Monday morning at 8:45 and at Corpus Christi Church at 9:30 AM. Interment in St. Adalbert's Cemetery, Cheektowaga. Family present Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/11/2005 - 3/13/2005. Kam, Eleanor M. (Staniszewski) March 10, 2005; beloved wife of the late Edward Kam; dearest mother of Deborah (Paul) Ulak and Donna (Craig) Hornberger; devoted grandmother of Stacey, Michelle, Paul II, Nicole and Mandy; daughter of the late Jon and Martha Staniszewski; sister of Jeanette Menth. The family will be present Friday 3-5 and 7-9 PM at the (Elma Chapel) Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 7540 Clinton Street (corner of Girdle Rd.) where Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 10:00 AM. Flowers graciously declined. Memorials may be made to the Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 3/11/2005. Kotlowski, Lottie March 9, 2005 of Sloan, NY, sister of Jane and Stanley (Loretta); predeceased by Stephania, Mary and Caroline; aunt of Judy (Peter) McDonald of Ft. Wayne, IN, Paul (Maryann) Kotlowski and Kenneth (Julie) Kotlowski of Birmingham, AL. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo City Line Saturday morning at 9:30 and at St. Andrews Church at 10 AM. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present Friday only 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/11/2005. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Sanders, Stella M. "Stasia" (nee Kmieciak) Of Lackawanna, NY, March 11, 2005, beloved wife of the late Michael P. Sanders; loving mother of Dennis (Mary Ann) and Michael G.; daughter of the late Stanislaus and Catherine (nee Wojniak) Kmieciak; predeceased by a sister and stepsisters. Family will be present to receive friends Saturday from 8:30 to 9 at the (Blasdell-Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME HOME INC., 3450 South Park Ave., where prayers will be said at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Of Victory Basilica at 9:30. Internment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/11/2005. 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. Staufenberger Jr., Thomas C. March 10, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved son of the late Thomas C. Sr. and Florence (Connelly) Staufenberger; brother of Sharon (James), Darlene (Charles), Marshall, Dawn (Donald), Donald (Karen), Ronald (Lorri), and the late Daniel W. Bowen Sr.; survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St., near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Saturday only from 4-8 PM. Services at 8:00 PM. Flowers declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/11/2005. 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. 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. Valentine, Delois M. (McGill) Suddenly, March 9, 2005, dearest companion of Michael Leon McMullen; loving mother of Sheldrick O. Valentine (fiance Monysha Brown); grandmother of Sheldrick Anthony, Carena, Diedre, and Devan; cherished daughter of Rosalie Woodard and the late George McGill of Shubuta MS.; beloved sister of Doris Virginia (John) Whitfield, Gayle (Larry) Hundley, Clyde (Betty), Curtis U. and Larry D. (Tawana) McGill all of Wayne County, MS.; the niece of Collie Arrington, Irma Lawrence, Verline McLaughlin, Allen Woodard, Clinton Woodard, and Thomas Woodard; also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held Saturday 4:00 PM at THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC., 995 Genesee St. No prior visitation. Final services and interment will be at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Shubuta, MS. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/11/2005. Walker, Verna M. (Unger) March 9, 2005; wife of the late Arnold D.; mother of Nancy E. (Martin) Stetter, Arnold G. (Sandra) Walker, the late Marilyn (late Robert) Fletcher and Verna H. Rice; sister of Adeline (late George) Borst, Henrietta (Robert) Simon, Emma (Edward) Kane, the late Francis, Cornelius and Norbert Unger, and Marguerite Calkins; grandmother of 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME (West Chapel) 1357 Hertel Ave (near Colvin). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Spirit Church, 85 Dakota Ave. Saturday at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/11/2005. Wiesmore, Marion (Kindred) March 9, 2005, age 85; beloved wife of the late Elmo T. Wiesmore; dearest mother of Gregory (Darlene) Wiesmore, Judith (Thomas Murphy) Connolly, Thomas Wiesmore, and Diane (Michael) Zalikowski; loving grandmother of nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The family will be present on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6050 Transit Rd., where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions may be made to charity of one's choice. Online register book at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/11/2005. 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. Woods, John W. Entered into rest March 6, 2005, husband of the late Olla Woods; father of 13; grandfather of 27; brother of Katie Sue Rider, Mildred Salter and Enoch Woods; also survived by a host of great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Funeral services Friday 11 AM at THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC., 995 Genesee St. Interment St. Matthews Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 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.