OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 15 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 Benkert, Charles H. March 11, 2005, dearest brother of Evelyn (Richard) Washburn and the late William Benkert. Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family. On-line register at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/15/2005. Bohen, Adeline (Fahey) Of Lackawanna, NY March 14, 2005, beloved wife of the late Daniel; dearest mother of the late Ann (Charles) Ann Sage and Honora (late William) McDonnell; grandmother of Daniel J. McDonnell, Ann (Frank) Pacillo and Charles Sage; daughter of the late James and Ann Fahey; sister of the late Joseph, Marie Stevenson, Patrick, Nora (late Atwell) Booker, Robert, Michael, John and Daniel Fahey; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation at the JOS. M. LITWIN FUNERAL HOME, 1629 Electric Ave Wednesday from 4-7 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Victory Basilica Thursday at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/15/2005 - 3/16/2005. Bower Sr., Leonard A. Suddenly, March 12, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, husband of Yolanda (Urbanski) Bower; dear father of Leonard Jr., John (Donna) Bower, Marcia (Robert) Kasprzyk; loving grandfather of Mary and John; brother of Virginia (late Edward) Evans and survived by brothers and sisters-in-law. A Private Funeral Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial private in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Arrangements by the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/15/2005. Briedenstein, Vincent A. 'Suddenly', March 13, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, husband of the late Margaret M. (nee Meininger); beloved father of Moynette (late John) Kauffman, Joan (late Charles) Eck, Verna Mae (Gary) Pettit, Corrine (John) McEwen, Keith and the late Kevin Breidenstein; dear brother of Berniece (late Axel) Lindstrom, Florence (late Glen) Steeb, Louise (late Carl) Hummel, Rosemary (Robert) Seibert and the late Walter (Dorothy), Aloysius (late Ruth) and Louis Breidenstein; also survived by 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Thursday at 11:30 AM from the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd, West Seneca, 825-5205 and in St. Bonaventure Church at 12 Noon. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Erie County Botanical Gardens. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Orchard Park, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/15/2005 - 3/16/2005. Callaghan, Eugene March 13, 2005, dear son of the late Michael and Mary of Ireland; brother of Rev. Patrick O'Callaghan of Texas and Jeremiah O'Callaghan of Ireland; predeceased by Michael and James of Buffalo, NY, Rev. Msgr. Thomas O'Callaghan and Rev. Msgr. Peter O'Callaghan of Texas and one brother and three sisters of Ireland; brother-in-law of Annette Callaghan. The family will be present on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 8:45 AM and from St. Andrew Church at 9:30 AM. Mr. Callaghan was a retiree of National Fuel Gas. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/14/2005 - 3/15/2005. Christmann, Edwin A. March 13, 2005, age 86; beloved husband of Dorothy O. (nee Castine); dear father of Edwin L. (Nina), James G. (Donna) Christmann and Maureen (Victor) Casciano; grandfather of seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; brother of Charles (Margaret), Arthur (Harriett) Christmann and Gloria (Geraldo) Grimaldi. The family will be present on Tuesday from 7-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Drive (at Parker Blvd.). Funeral services will be held on Thursday from St. Amelia's Church at 9 AM. On line register book at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/15/2005 - 3/16/2005. Corby, Hedwig P. (Weixlmann) March 14, 2005 of West Seneca, NY, wife of the late Wyatt John Corby; dearest mother of Robert J. (Jeanne) and the late James W. Corby; also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister of Joseph (Sis) Weixlmann of North Carolina and the late Cornelius, Francis and Amandus Weixlmann, Coletta Hoag and Eugene Weixlmann. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass at St. Bernadette's Church, 5930 South Abbott Rd., Orchard Park Thursday morning at 10:00. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to a charity of your choice appreciated. Arrangements by HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/15/2005 - 3/16/2005. Couvutsakis, Helen March 14, 2005; age 90; beloved wife of the late Nicholas P. Couvutsakis; dear mother of Anastasia (Christopher) Swords of New York City, Paul N. (Linda) Couvutsakis, and James Couvutsakis; grandmother of five grandchildren and one great grandchild; sister of Anna Maltby, Joyce Sevdale and the late Tessie Diakakis and George Sevdale; sister in-law of Joan Sevdale; also survived by nieces and nephews. The famly will present to receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel), AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, inc, 2600 Sheridan Drive (corner Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:15 AM and at the Hellenic Orthodox church of Annunciation (Utica & Delaware) at 10 AM. Trisagion service to be held Tuesday at 3 PM Flowers gratefully declined. If desired memorials may be made to the Hellenic Orthodox Church, 146 W. Utica St., Buffalo, NY 14209. Online register book at www.AMIGONE.com Published in the Buffalo News on 3/15/2005. Curtin, Kenneth C. Of Buffalo, NY, March 12, 2005; beloved son of the Mary Ellen (Lucas) Curtin and the late James J. Curtin; brother of Shawn (Kim), Kimberly (Steve) Flaminio, Patrick (Rita), Stephen, Michael (Rhiannon) and the late Jeffrey and Paul Curtin; loving friend of Karen Hartman. Friends received Tuesday & Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Road, West Seneca. Friends are invited to a funeral services Thursday at 10 AM in Evangel Assembly of God, 1800 Maple Road, Williamsville. Please assemble at church. If desired, memorials to the America Heart Association appreciated. Directions and condolences at www.curtinfuneralhome.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/15/2005 - 3/16/2005. D'Angelo, Sam March 12, 2005, age 84 of Tonawanda, after a brief illness; husband of Lilia (nee DiMatteo) D'Angelo; father of Sandra (John) George, Daniel (June) and Craig (Margaret) D'Angelo; brother of Alfred (Rose) DeAngeli, Elio (Therese) and the late Tony D'Angelo; brother in law of Mary D'Angelo; also survived by eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Wednesday and Thursday at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME INC., Adam and Seymour Sts, Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM Friday at St. Francis of Assisi Church on Broad St. in Tonawanda. Friends invited. If desired, memorials to St. Francis Church are preferred. Mr. D'Angelo was an Army Veteran of WW II and operated Sam D'Angelo and Sons Contracting before retiring 12 years ago. Complete obituary, condolences and directions at www.hampfuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/15/2005 - 3/16/2005. Donner, Mary Catherine "Mary Kay" (nee Forde) Of Amherst, NY, March 13, 2005, loving wife of the late Clement J.; loving mother of John J. (Kathleen), Thomas E., Ann M. and Robert C. Donner; dearest grandmother of Joseph, Danielle, Juliana, Vincent, Matthew and Luke; dearest sister of Marcella (Frank) Uhlman and the late Park (Dolores) Forde and the late Sr. Mary of the Rosary (Martina Forde) S.S.M.N.; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service Wednesday at 9 AM from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst (three miles north of Maple) and in Good Shepherd Church, Pendleton at 10 AM. Visitation Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mary Kay was a parishioner, teacher and volunteer at the Good Shepherd Church and School. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Good Shepherd Church or St. Luke's Mission of Mercy. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/14/2005 - 3/15/2005. Fitzsimmons, Anne Marie FITZSIMMONS, RSM March 13, 2005. Daughter of the late James and Anne (Butler) Fitzsimmons. Sister of Sister Rosemary Fitzsimmons, RSM. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, Wednesday 2-7 PM at Mercy Center, 625 Abbott Road where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock. A Vigil Service will take place Tuesday at 7:30 PM. Memorials may be made to the Sisters of Mercy. Arrangements by VICTORIAN PARK. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/15/2005 - 3/16/2005. Fromm, Bernard G. Age 91, of Kenmore, N.Y., March 13, 2005 after a brief illness. Husband of 57 years of Evelyne L. (nee Feger) Fromm and father of Bernard G. (Arlene) Fromm, Jr.; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday only 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. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Paul's R.C. Church, 33 Victoria Blvd. in Kenmore, Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. Please assemble at the church. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/15/2005. Gardner, Diane B. "Danny" (Bellinger) March 9, 2005. Wife of the late William Allan Gardner. Mother of William H. (Maureen) and Kenneth B. (Katherine) Gardner. Grandmother of Lindsay and Hannah Gardner. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service, Saturday at 11 AM in Calvary Episcopal Church, 20 Milton St., Williamsville. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/13/2005 - 3/17/2005. Giczkowski, Esther T. (Chmielewski) March 12, 2005, of Alden, NY, beloved wife of the late Norman P. Giczkowski; dear mother of James (Helen), Thomas (Karen), Darlene (Robert) DesSoye, Mark (Karen); also survived by 10 grandchildren; daughter of the late Henry and Helen Chmielewski; sister of Eleanore (Stephen) Grzankowski, Henry (Dorothy) Chimes, Edwin (Christine) Chmielewski, Christine (James) Isbrandt and the late Carol Chmielewski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Wednesday at 10:30 AM and in St. Josaphat's Church at 11. Family present Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9. Mrs. Giczkowski was a member of the Father Justin Ladies Justinettes. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/14/2005 - 3/15/2005. Hager, Gert (Buchner) March 13, 2005, formerly of West Seneca, NY, beloved wife of the late Sherman Hager Sr.; dearest mother of Sherman Jr. (Teresa), Lois (late Douglas) Maurer, Anita (Michael) Sitarski and Brian (Cynthia) Hager; loving grandmother of Wayne, Mark, Eric, Kimberly, Jeff, Kate and Kevin; great-grandmother of Justin, Logan and Ariel. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (two blocks south of William St.) Thursday at 9:30 AM and at Resurrection R.C. Church at 10:00 AM. Interment in Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery. Family present Wednesday only from 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/15/2005. Halas, Sigmund S. Of Buffalo, March 14, 2005, husband of the late Mary E. Manning Halas; dear father of Stephen (Suzanne) Halas; grandfather of Jason M. and Christine Halas; brother of Rita (Alfred) Piniarski, Valerie (late Frederick) Kirchner and Lillian Vogl; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, 1700 N. French Rd. (at I-990 intersect) Getzville, Thursday at 10:00 AM. Please assemble at church. Mr. Halas was a 55 year member and past commander of American Legion Troop I Post 665 Buffalo, NY Published in the Buffalo News from 3/15/2005 - 3/16/2005. Harrison, Jean S. March 4, 2005, of East Amherst, NY, beloved wife of William T. Harrison; mother of Debi (Gordon) Kelkenberg, Scott (Anita) Simons; step-mother of James (Shirley) Harrison of Syracuse, NY, Nancy (Michael) Silva of Marcola, OR and Donald Harrison of Los Angeles, CA; also survived by eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held March 16, 2005 at 11 AM, at All Saints Episcopal Church, 781 Maple Rd., (near N. Forest), Williamsville, NY. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials to the American Heart Assoc. would be appreciated. Arrangements by the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/14/2005 - 3/15/2005. Hedlund, Audrey R. Age 87, March 13, 2005, of Kenmore, NY, beloved wife of the late Elmer F.; mother of Gary (Connee), Gayle Bersani, Karen (Dick) Page; and Linda Bewley; grandmother of Gunnar, Kristen (Chris), Karen (Trent), Kathryn, Mark (Robyn), Rudy (Heidi), Brett (Cindy), Lisa (Randy) and Eric (Kerrie); also survived by 16 great grandchildren. Friends may call Thursday 9:30-10:30 AM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where funeral service will be held at 10:30. Friends invited. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/15/2005. Ianello, Jane P. (Wyman) Of West Seneca, NY, March 13, 2005, beloved wife of the late Albert Iannello; dearest mother of Albert P. (Sue McNaughton), Frank (Sue) and Robert (Joanne) Iannello; sister of the late Harry Wyman; cherished grandmother of eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9, at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where a funeral service will be held Wednesday morning at 10:30. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/14/2005 - 3/15/2005. Klemenich, Christine A. (Linda) Of Lackawanna, March 11, 2005, wife of Peter M. Klemenich; mother of Kimberly and Patricia Klemenich; sister of Michael Linda of Arizona; daughter of the late Louis and Anna (Taukus) Linda; daughter-in-law of Joseph and Mary Ann Klemenich; sister-in-law of Donna (Peter) Nowaczyk; aunt of Joseph Nowaczyk; cousin of Dennis Linda. Friends are invited to join the family for the Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Victory Basilica, Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Arrangements by the NORMAN E. GANNON & SONS, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 1075 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna (824-4000). Mrs. Klemenich was a member of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, Clinical Instructor at the U.B. School of Medicine, Established and did research at the Breast Cancer Lab at Women's and Children's Hospital, a 27 year employee at Women's and Children's Hospital and a member of Erie County Conservation Society. The family suggests memorials to 'The Cause for the Canonization Fr. Baker'. On-line register book at www.legacy.com/buffalonews Published in the Buffalo News from 3/13/2005 - 3/15/2005. Klesic, Michael J. March 13, 2005, of Buffalo, beloved husband of the late Mary J. (Kuty) Klesic; dearest father of Sharon (William) Kloss and Kathleen A. Klesic; dearest brother of the late Joseph (Victoria), Martin (late Helen), John (late Mary) Klesic and Helen (late Bruno) Fortini; dearest grandfather of Kevin (Judy) Baumgartner, James (Cameo) Baumgartner, Cheryl (Anthony) Brovata and Lori Kloss; great-grandfather of seven. Family will be present to receive friends Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 at the South Buffalo Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 192 Abbott Rd. (near Southside Pkwy.) where services will be held Wednesday at 8:45, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 9:30 AM. Mr. Klesic was a member of The K of C Baker Council, a Fourth Degree member of the Msgr. Toomey Assembly, a Navy veteran of WWII serving 20 years and a member of the Steel City Couples of Lackawanna. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/14/2005 - 3/15/2005. Lampka, Louis March 14, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved husband of Theresa 'Terry' (Szeliga) Lampka; dear father of Gary (Margaret), and the late Karen Lampka; dear grandfather of Jennifer and Kristin; stepgrandfather of Thomas (Jennifer), and Jared Wutz; great-grandfather of Thomas; brother of Catherine, Joseph (Florence), late Robert (Dorothy), late Frank Lampka, late Gertrude (Raymond) Urbanski; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St., near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Thursday at 10 AM and in Corpus Christi Church at 10:30 AM. Family present Tuesday 5-8, Wednesday 2-4, 7-9. Mr. Lampka was a member of the Pvt. Leonard Post 6251. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/15/2005 - 3/16/2005. Langenbach, Susan Adele (nee Vasbinder) March 12, 2005, age 66, she is survived by eight loving children; her brother, George; sister, Joan; seven grandchildren, Michael, Madison, Erin, Dylan, Ryan, Shane and Colin; loving brother and sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. She lived her life by the riches of love and her family. There is truly nothing else. She will be forever loved and sadly missed by her family and friends. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 AM and at St. Paul's Church at 9:15 AM. Friends invited. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/14/2005 - 3/15/2005. Liberta, Joseph March 13, 2005; beloved husband of Anna (nee Rico) Liberta; dearest father of Nick (Diane), Adrianna, Domenic (Maria) and Joann Liberta; loving grandfather of Nicole (Martin) Lang, Michelle (Matthew) Dorr, Joseph, Domenic and Anthony Liberta; great-grandfather of Nicholas R. Lang; brother of Ida (late Elio), Victor (Rosemary), the late Michael and Albert Liberta; brother-in-law of Ernestina Liberta; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Wednesday 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 Thursday at 9:15 AM and a Mass Christian Burial celebrated from St. Barnabas Church at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. On-line register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/15/2005 - 3/16/2005. Lind, Albert C. Age 85 of the Town of Wheatfield; March 14, 2005 in DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a brief illness; he was the husband of the late Betty J. (nee Schulmeister) Lind; father of the late Larry and Gregory Lind; beloved uncle of Carol (Donald) Donner of Wheatfield; brother-in-law of Alice Schulmeister of Rochester and Pauline (Robert) Eberle of Albany. Mr. Lind was an U.S. Army veteran of WWII, he served as a Drill I and was wounded and captured during the Battle of the Buldge and was a P.O.W. for 75 days. He retired from the Dunlop Tire Co. in 1978. He was a member of the St. Johnsburg Fire Co. for 68 years and its former Drum Corps. He was a member and former Trustee of St. John Lutheran Church. Friends may call at the FRETTHOLD FUNERAL HOME INC., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 11:00 AM. The Rev. Ronald Oravec will officiate. Interment in St. John Lutheran Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/15/2005. Lindsley, Kim E. Suddenly, March 13, 2005, loving husband of Laura (Stewart) Lindsley; loving father of Garett (Thomas) Lindsley; dear son of LeRoy (Agnes) and the late Noritea (Blair) Lindsley; brother of James (Sharon) Lindsley, Leanne (Jeffrey) Kitanik and Steven Lindsley; son-in-law of Thomas W. (Patricia) Stewart; also survived by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington. A funeral service will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 AM at Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church, 8180 Greiner Rd., Williamsville. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The Veterans Hospital in memory of Kim E. Lindsley. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/15/2005 - 3/16/2005. Lisko, Josephine A. (Killian) Of Hamburg N.Y., March 12, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Al Lisko; daughter of the late John and Julia Killian; sister of Mary Killian and the late Stephania, Stella and Stephen; also survived by eight nieces and nephews, six great-nieces and nephews and ten great-great nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday morning at 9:30 at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Lackawanna. Mrs. Lisko was a member of the Altar & Rosary Society. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Josephine's memory to St. Michael the Archangel Church, 144 Warsaw St., Lackawanna N.Y., 14218. Arrangements by the JOS. M. LITWIN FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/15/2005. Mancuso, Ernest A. "Tony" Of West Seneca, NY, March 12, 2005, beloved husband of Coulette 'Teddy' Mancuso; dearest father of Linda (Carl) Topp, Anthony, Richard (Jennifer), Kimberlee, Betsy, Charles, Brya, Brandon, Neesha, Leah and Ian Mancuso; brother of Thomas Mancuso and Dolly Koske; also survived by seven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends received Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Rd., West Seneca where funeral will be held Wednesday at 10 AM. Directions and online condolences at www.curtinfuneralhome.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/14/2005 - 3/15/2005. McGinnis, Mildred B. (Mears) OF Elma, NY, March 15, 2005, beloved wife of Lloyd E.; dearest mother of Cheryl Harling and the late Thomas E. McGinnis; cherished grandmother of Stephenie L. Harling; daughter of the late William and Nora Mears; sister of Ilean (Paul) Wass, Judy (David) Stewart and the late Louise (late James) Campbell. The family will be present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca. Funeral services will be held in Indiana, PA. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/15/2005 - 3/16/2005. Mellenthine, Marlyn R. (Bargmann) Formerly of Hoover Ave., Kenmore, in Gilmer, TX, March 11, 2005; wife of the late Calvin W. Mellenthine; mother of Michael (Emma) Mellenthine, Gilmer, TX; Carol (Rick) Williams, Kenmore; also survived by four grandchildren, five stepgrandchildren, a stepgreat-grandchild, two nephews and many cousins. Family present Wednesday 2-4, 7-9 PM in the BURY AND ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3070 Delaware Avenue, Kenmore, where Funeral Services will be held Thursday 10 AM. Interment in Elmlawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/15/2005. Moleski, Ronald J. Age 44, March 13, 2005, after a long illness, beloved son of Richard M. and the late Dorothy (Gerlach) Moleski; loving father of Richard M. and Robert M. Moleski; dear brother of Thomas R. Moleski and Kathy Marie (Kevin) Koscielniak; dear fiance and long-time companion of Robina Martin; survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation at BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2005 Clinton St., (corner of South Ogden), Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 6-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church Thursday at 9:30 AM. Guests please assemble at church. Interment in St. Matthew's Cemetery. Ronald was a 23-year employee of the Cheektowaga Highway Department, a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Holy Name Society, and an exempt member of Doyle Volunteer Hose Company No. 2. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/15/2005 - 3/16/2005. Nobles Sr., Richard N. Age 68, of Batavia, NY, owner and operator of Sport of Kings Restaurant in Batavia entered into rest March 14, 2005. Beloved husband to Patricia (Mulvenna) Nobles of Batavia; loving father to Richard N. (Susan) Nobles Jr. of Batavia, Craig Nobles of Buffalo, Eileen (Louis) Paganello of Batavia and Joanne (Steve) Kawa of West Seneca; brother to Walter (Ruth) Nobles of Clyde, OH, Marge (Tony) Sberna of Bellevue, OH, Joan (Andy) Smith of Kenmore, Mary Alice Kudro of Bellevue, OH and the late Robert Nobles; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; along with many nieces, nephews survive. Friends may call Tuesday, March 15 from 7-9 PM and Wednesday, March 16 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GILMARTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 329 West Main St., Batavia, NY 14020 where prayers 9:00 AM Thursday, March 17 will be followed by a 9:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's R.C. Church, 18 Ellicott St., Batavia. Entombment in Father T. Bernard Kelly Mausoleum at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Memorials suggested in the form of Mass Cards or to All Babies Cherished, 445 Ellicott Street, Batavia, NY. An online memorial and guest registry is available at www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com Published in the Buffalo News on 3/15/2005. Ratajczak, Mary E. (Wyatt) March 14, 2005 of Buffalo, NY; beloved wife of the late Ronald B. Ratajczak; dearest mother of Randy (Kathleen), Rodney (Donna); grandmother of Alyssa and Kelsey; sister of Arnold (Rachel) Wyatt, Irma (late Wilber) Singleton, the late Eugene (Louise), James (Darlene) Wyatt, Annie (Larry) Gentry, Wanda (Phil) Wolfe; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St., near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Thursday at 8:45 AM and in St. John Kanty's Church at 9:30 AM. Family present on Wednesday only 2-4 and 7-9. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/15/2005 - 3/16/2005. Scalzo, Theresa (Fadale) Age 97, passed away peacefully, Monday, March 14, 2005. Predeceased by husband Albert J. Scalzo. Survived by son, Albert Scalzo of Medina; 3 brothers, Joseph Fadale of Colorado, Russell (Arlene) Fadale of Albion, Peter (Idell) Fadale of Florida, 1 sister, Jane Pettine of Albion; 1 grandson, Peter Scalzo; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a brother Charlie. Calling hours are Thursday, March 17, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MERRILL-GRINNELL FUNERAL HOME, 12 Ingersoll St., Albion where prayers will be on Friday, March 18, at 10 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial follows at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in Mt. Albion Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/15/2005. Scarpello, Michael L. Of West Seneca, NY, entered into rest March 13, 2005, beloved father of Natalie (Louis) Metauro, Cheryl (David) McCoy and Michael J. (Dawn) Scarpello; cherished grandfather of Nicole, Christina, Alyssa, Bryan, Morgan and Gina; loving son of Margaret (nee Stefano) and the late Joseph J. Scarpello; dear brother of the late Donald Scarpello and Joseph (Patricia) Scarpello; also survived by relatives and many friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Tuesday from 5-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Thursday morning at 9:00 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Bonaventure Church at 10:00 o'clock. Entombment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/15/2005 - 3/16/2005. Sinnott, Richard V. March 11, 2005, beloved husband of Suzanne (Dikeman) Sinnott; dear father of R. Mark, Terrance P. (Mary Beth), Amy (Edward) Malinowski and Holly (Peter) Sinnott-Murad; step-father of John (Andrea), Peter (Elizabeth) and Joseph Benkovich; loving grandfather of 11 grandchildren; brother of Jessie (Wayne) McNally; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10:30 AM, at St. Joseph University Church at 3269 Main St., Buffalo. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials made to Hospice, Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/13/2005 - 3/15/2005. Stefaniak, Dorothy Pearl Pawlewski March 13, 2005; beloved wife of the late Thaddeus H. Stefaniak; daughter of the late Anastasia and late Jacob Pawlewski; daughter-in-law of the late Frances and late Michael Stefaniak; sister-in-law of Ida (late Alois) Korczak, Mary and Dorothy (late Anthony) Stefaniak; also survived by Lorraine (Angel) Cruz, Kenneth (Barbara) Korczak, Jeannette Korczak and other nieces and nephews; predeceased by a sister, Pearl, brothers, Walter, William, Leon and brothers-in-law, Joseph, Frank, Stephen and Anthony Stefaniak. Family present to receive friends at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo City line, Wednesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday at 9:30 AM at Corpus Christi Church, 130 Clark St.. Please assemble at Church. Interment in St. Adalbert's Cemetery, Cheektowaga. Dorothy worked with the late Sr. Maria Morone S.S.M.N. at the Neighborhood Info. Center visiting the sick and homebound. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/15/2005 - 3/16/2005. Stoehr Sr., Floyd G. March 13, 2005 of Holland, NY; beloved husband of Phyllis Newman Stoehr; caring father of Judy (Ed) Hawley, Gene (Ann), Linda Gates, Marjorie Hodges, Barbara (Art) Hawley, John (Faith) and Floyd Jr. 'Bud' (Deborah); pre-deceased by by three sisters; also survived by 35 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will receive friends on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main Street, East Aurora where services will be held on Friday at 11 AM. Private interment in Sardinia Rural Cemetery Published in the Buffalo News on 3/15/2005. Tarbrake, Nellie H. March 13, 2005. Beloved wife of John J.; dear father of J. William of Lakewood, Peter H. of North Tonawanda and Mark J. of Jamestown. Friends may call today from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LIND FUNERAL HOME, 805 W. Third St., Jamestown N.Y., 14701. Services will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday in the Lakewood United Methodist Church, Lakewood N.Y. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/15/2005. Thomas, Orville K. March 13, 2005, beloved husband of the late Rose (nee Toczek); dear father of Michael Thomas; dear stepfather of Richard (Stephanie) Brewer and Diane (Elwood) Hammond; fond grandfather of five; great-grandfather of five; and one grand-dog; dear brother of Howard (Clara) Thomas and Dorothy (late William) Loeschke; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St. (near Grant), Wednesday only, 4-8 PM, where funeral services will take place Thursday at 9 AM. Interment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/15/2005. Totaro, Salvatore March 13, 2005, son of the late Lena Panasci Totaro; brother of Richard, Grace Maranto and Maryann Velocci. Services and interment private. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/15/2005. Ueblacker, Richard W. March 9, 2005, of Buffalo, New York, beloved husband of the late Thelma V. Ueblacker; father of Susan U. Beyer (David W.); grandfather of Jeffrey W. Beyer (Patricia), Catherine E. Beyer and John D. Beyer; great-grandfather of Andrew J. Beyer. Entombment will be private in Forest Lawn Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held March 19 at 10 AM from Central Presbyterian Church, Main St. and Jewett Pkwy., Buffalo, NY. Friends invited. If desired, memorials may be made to The Alzheimer's Assn. of WNY or a charity of your choice. Arrangements HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/13/2005 - 3/16/2005. Utter, Betty Jane March 13, 2005, beloved mother of Charles J. Utter. Friends may call Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave. at Tremont, Kenmore, where funeral service will be held Wednesday at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Mrs. Utter worked for the NYS Dept of Social Services. She was a nurse in the US Navy during WW II and a nurse at Millard Fillmore Gates Circle and Deaconess Hospitals. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/14/2005 - 3/15/2005. Weiss, Ellen G. (Reilly) March 14, 2005, age 80. Beloved wife of the late Henry Weiss; dear mother of Dianna (John Jr.) Kozlowski, Eileen C. (Fred Jr.) Wilczak and William (Kathy) Weiss; grandmother of John Kozlowski III, Kathleen Kozlowski, Dustin Weiss, Brian Weiss and two great-grandchildren; sister of the late Robert Reilly and the late Phyllis Swatsworth. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Zurbrick-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 5615 Broadway, Lancaster, where services will be held Thursday at 9:15 AM and at 10 AM in St. John's Lutheran Church, 67 Litchfield Ave., Depew. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/15/2005 - 3/16/2005. Zielinski, Stanley March 14, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Lena K. (nee Brown) Zielinski; dearest father of Stephen (Linda) Zielinski and Natalie (Sergio) Citriniti; also survived by Rebecca Chester. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Wednesday 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 on Thursday at 9:30 AM. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/15/2005 - 3/16/2005.