OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 16 Mar 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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Alfano, Mary C. (La Mastra)   
Of Buffalo, NY, March 15, 2005; beloved wife of 58 years of Charles S. Alfano;
dearest mother of Geraldine O'Connor and Diane (James) Arnone; grandmother of
Scott Cielewich, Kathryn (Joshua) Gentzke and Michele Kujawa; sister of the
late Anthony (late Catherine), Angeline, Alphonso (late Elizabeth), Dr. Angelo
(late Rose) and Charles (late Sandra) La Mastra; also survived by many nieces
and nephews. Friends received Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at
the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.), where
funeral services will be held Friday at 9:15 AM and St Mark's RC Church at 10
AM. Entombment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mary was a member of St. Margaret's
Seniors, a retired employee of the former AM&A's Dept Store
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/16/2005 - 3/17/2005.

Allgrim, Dolores J.   
Age 96, of North Charleston, widow of Earl A. Allgrim, entered into eternal
rest on Monday, Marcy 14, 2005, at a local nursing center. Mass of Christian
burial will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2005, 10 AM, at Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church, 501 St. James Avenue, Goose Creek, SC, 29445.
Burial to follow in Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends
Tuesday, March 15, 2005 from 7-9 PM at CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME. Mrs.
Allgrim was a homemaker and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Mrs. Allgrim was predeceased by her husband Earl A. Allgrim. Survivors include
one daughter, Kathleen A. Narowski and husband William, of Ladson; three
grandchildren, Kevin Narowski, Brian Narowski, Allan Narowski and wife Jamie;
one great-grandchild, Leah. Flowers will be accepted or memorials can be made
to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 501 St. James Avenue, Goose Creek,
SC 29445.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/16/2005.

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.

Braunscheidel, Paul   
March 15, 2005, beloved husband of Mary Patricia (Whalen); dear father of
Peter P. (Linda) Jr., Michael J. (Donna), Thomas F. (Cheryl), Stephen J.
(Denise), Daniel W. (Sheri), Patrick P. (late Corinne) (finance Bridgett) and
P. Joseph (Tammy S.) Braunscheidel; loving grandfather of 19 grandchildren;
son of the late Sylvester and Anna (Sonnelitter); brother of Elizabeth (David)
Kieffer, Thomas (Barbara) Braunscheidel and the late Mary (late James)
Kennedy; survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from JAMES W. CANNAN
FUNERAL HOME, INC., Southtowns Chapel, 3155 Orchard Park Rd. Friday at 8:30 AM
and from Queen of Heaven Church at 9 AM. Friends may call Wednesday from 7-9
PM and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent
to Hospice of Buffalo. Paul was a member of I.B.E.W. Local #41 and served on
the USS Hornet in the Pacific Theatre during WW II.

Published in the Buffalo News from 3/16/2005 - 3/17/2005.

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.

Buttino, Elvira A.   
Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest March 9, 2005, loving daughter of the late
Frank and M. Teresa (nee Iannone) Buttino; beloved sister of Anna (late John)
Vecchiarelli and the late Josephine (late Antonio), late Peter (late Jenny)
Buttino; cherished aunt of Louise (Dominic) Zigrossi, Frank (Nancy) Buttino,
Theresa (late Vito) Recckio, Anthony (Sue) and Dorothy (late Pasquale)
Buttino; lovable great-aunt of 34 nieces and nephews and the late Tony Buttino
and great-great-aunt of 28 nieces and nephews; precious Godmother of Mary Rose
Maunz, Vicci Recckio, Nelson Insalaco and Roxanne Valentine; fond cousin of
Dora (Bill) Valentine, Louis (Teresa) and Tony (Marilyn) Iannone; dear friend
of Millie Szeluga. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME
(Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Thursday and Friday
from 5-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock
and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Bernard Church at
9:30 o'clock. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/16/2005.

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.

Cook, Hilma Fritz   
March 15, 2005, of Hatfield, PA, formerly of Buffalo; wife of the late
Clarence A. Cook, Ed.D.; mother of Carolyn (Cook) Randall; grandmother of
Caron P. Witmer and Jeffrey C. Randall of PA; mother in law of the late Robert
R. Randall. Friends may call at the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 855
Englewood Ave., Friday at 11 AM to 12 Noon at which time a funeral service
will take place.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/16/2005 - 3/17/2005.

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.

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.

Descovich, Dr. William
March 14, 2005; age 35. Survived by his loving wife and three children.
Funeral services will be held at WHITTING FUNERAL HOME in Glen Head, New York.
Memorial Service will be held at St. John Vianney Church, 2950 Southwestern
Blvd., Orchard Park, on Sunday, April 10th at 3 PM. In lieu of flowers,
donatiions may be sent to the University of Buffalo Foundation/Dr. Bill
Descovich Memorial Fund, in care of the University School of Dental Medicine,
332 Squire Hall, Buffalo, New York 14214.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/16/2005.

Eckert, George W.   
In Buffalo, NY, March 13, 2005, beloved husband of Dolores (Hirsch) Eckert;
father of Kevin (Linda) Eckert and the late Patricia Eckert; grandfather of
Melissa (Cesar) Castillo, and Gabriella Castillo; great-grandfather of Silvio
Castillo; brother of Ronald (Claudia) Eckert; brother-in-law of Veronica
Bartlett. No prior visitation. Memorial Mass to be held at a later date. Mr.
Eckert was a lifetime member of the Leonard Post. Arrangements by DIETRICH
FUNERAL HOME INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/16/2005.

Eibl, Joan G. (Burgasser)   
February 9, 2005, in Tampa, FL, formerly of Buffalo, NY, beloved wife of the
late Frank Eibl; dear mother of Francine Silverman, Marie (Steve) Rogers,
Lauren (Ralph) Rusher and John Eibl; also survived by eight grandchildren and
two great-grandchildren; daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Stabler)
Burgasser; sister of Jack (Ann) Burgasser, Dorthy Ann (Arthur) Tuskes, Pamela
(Gary) Leonberger, the late David (Judy) and Robert Burgasser; also survived
by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a
Memorial Mass at St. Agnes Church, 194 Ludington St. Friday morning, March 18,
at 9:30 AM.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/16/2005.

Fenski, Mildred   
98, of Land O'Lakes, FL, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2005 at Lakeshore
Villas Health Care. She was born in Poland on March 3, 1907. She resided in
the Buffalo, NY area for almost 90 years before moving to the Tampa Bay area
in 1997 to be near her granddaughter Cynthia E. Georgeff, and her husband,
Donald W. Richards; also survived by many other loving relatives. She will be
laid to rest at St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Cheektowaga, NY.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/16/2005.

Ferris, Charles R.   
Of Cheektowaga, NY March 14, 2005; beloved husband of Ruth M. Long Ferris;
dearest father of Raymond and John (fiancee Susan) Ferris; fond grandfather of
two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brother of Betty ( late
Gerald) Chapman, Marion Smith, Ted (Nadine), Bill (late June) and the late
Alan (Mary) Ferris and Carol Vanderworken all of Canada. Friends may call
Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BlOSSOM CHAPELS, INC, 4680
Clinton St. (cor. Borden Rd.) West Seneca, (668-5666) where funeral will be
held Thursday morning at 9:15 AM and from St. Philip the Apostle Church at 10
O'clock. Friends are invited. Charles was a WW II veteran of the Canadian Army
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/16/2005.

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.

Fritz, Millard   
March 12, 2005; dear father of Kathleen (Anthony) Salvo, Susan (loving friend
Bruce) Snyder and Walter Fritz; grandfather of Robert, Nicholas, Emma, Claire
and Leah; brother of Ethel (late Edward) Motto and the late Thelma Fritz.
Friends may call Thursday 6-9 PM at The DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480
Kensington, where services will be held on Friday at 10:00 AM. Flowers
declined. Memorials to Canandaigua Emergency Squad, 233 North Pearl St.,
Canandaigua, NY 14424.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/16/2005 - 3/17/2005.

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.


Gaskill, Belle P. (Purvis)   
March 14, 2005. Beloved wife of Glenn T. Gaskill; dearest mother of Cheryl G.
Mimms of Raleigh N.C., G. Franklin (Suzanne) and Leigh P. Gaskill; loving
grandmother of Corrie M. (Sean) Parker, Jessie T. and Robyn L. Mimms and
Katherine G. and Christopher F. Gaskill; dear sister of Mary Elizabeth (Rev.
W. W.) Finlator of Raleigh N.C. and Martha Dell Hudson of Salisbury N.C.; also
survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends
Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM and Friday morning from 10-11 at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL
HOME INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville, where a funeral
service will be held Friday morning at 11 o'clock. Friends are invited. In
lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Roswell Park Cancer
Institute.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/16/2005 - 3/17/2005.

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.

Hall, Brian Jon   
Age 32 of North Tonawanda, March 14, 2005 in Crestwood Health Care Facility,
after a 25 year struggle with reoccurring brain tumors; beloved son of Robert
and Katherine Hall of North Tonawanda; brother of Keith (Susan) Hall of
Sarasota, FL, Colleen (Donald) Frazer of Tonawanda, James (Tamara) Hall of
Georgia and Michael Hall of North Tonawanda; uncle of Christopher, Brendan,
Madison, Chelsea and Gabriella; dear friend of Julie Michalski. Friends may
call at the FRETTHOLD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in North
Tonawanda on Wednesday from 7-9 PM and on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 AM from St. Martin's Lutheran
Church, 322 Old Falls Blvd. in North Tonawanda, the Rev. Devie Ellis will
officiate, interment in Acacia Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Camp
Good Days & Special Times or St. Martin's Lutheran Church.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/16/2005.

Hammond, Eugenie E.   
Age 91; March 15, 2005, of Kenmore, NY. Beloved wife of the late Clifford;
mother of Richard (Dirce), Larry (Rebecca) and Beverly (James) Cowell; also
survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends may call
Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL
HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will be held Friday morning
at 11. Friends invited. Mrs. Hammond was a member of Kenmore United Methodist
Church.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/16/2005.

Haug, Edward G.   
March 14, 2005, beloved husband of Nancy (Mendola) Haug; devoted father of
Dana and Peter Haug; brother of Judith Graf. Family present to receive friends
Thursday only 5-8 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME INC., 1671 Maple
Rd., (between Youngs and Hopkins Rds.), Amherst, where Funeral Services will
be held immediately following the visitation at 8.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/16/2005 - 3/17/2005.


Holst, Charles W. "Bill"   
HOLST   Charles W. "Bill" March 14, 2004, beloved husband of 57 years of Mary
V. (nee Weber); loving father of William (Kathryn) and Paul (Marsha); dearest
grandfather of Donna (Patrick) Zakrzewski, Brent (Gretchen), Jill (fianc‚
Jason Smaczniak), Ryan and Derek; great-grandfather of Nicholas, Bridget,
Nathan and Alex; brother of Richard and Donald. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and
7-9 PM at the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd (two blocks east
of Dick Rd), where a service will be held Thursday at 10:30 AM. Memorial
contributions to Hospice Buffalo Inc.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/16/2005.

Ignasiak, Richard C.   
March 14, 2005 of West Seneca, NY, in the Batavia Veterans Home; beloved
husband of Louise (Gmerek) Ignasiak; dear father of Lynda Stevens, Debra
(Christopher) Kant, and the late Sandra J. Ignasiak; father-in-law of Jeffrey
Stevens; dear grandfather of Justin (fiancee Mary Jo McCarthy) Ignasiak, Brett
(fiancee Annette LaBruna) Stevens, Sarah Stevens and Emily Kant; brother of
Conrad (Florence) Ignasiak, Norma (late John) Long, Donald (Barbara) Ignasiak
and the late Alice Hoffman; survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and
friends may call at the BARRON- MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., Thursday only 2-4
and 6-8 PM. A Memorial Mass of Christian burial Friday at 10 AM and St. John
Vianney Church, 2950 Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park. Please assemble at
Church. Mr. Ignasiak was a WWII Veteran, a member of the Paratroopers 17th
Airborne Division. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired memorials may
be entrusted to the family for donation to the NYS Veterans Home.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/16/2005 - 3/17/2005.

Jezierski, Stella H.   
(nee Brzezowski) Of Orchard Park, NY, March 15, 2005, beloved wife of the late
John Jezierski; dearest mother of Daniel A. and Joan C. Jezierski; loving
grandmother of Renee, Aimee and Stephanie; sister of Anna (Jim) Dryzga, late
John (late Catherine), late Harry (Stella), and the late Leo (late Irene)
Brzezowski. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the
PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, IN C., 4680 Clinton St., (corner Borden Rd.),
West Seneca, ( 668-5666), where funeral will be held Friday morning at 8:45 AM
and from St. Gabriel's Church at 9:30 o'clock. Friends are invited.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/16/2005 - 3/17/2005.

Kracht, Richard C.   
Of West Seneca, N.Y., March 15, 2005, brother of Isabelle (Joseph) Woody;
uncle of Richard (Barbara) Woody. Family will be present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM
at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where funeral
services will be held Saturday morning at 11 AM. Friends invited. Flowers
gratefully declined. Memorials to Ebenezer United Church of Christ
appreciated.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/16/2005 - 3/18/2005.

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.

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.

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.

Logel, Dorothy J. (Tarasek)   
March 14, 2005, Age 68; beloved wife of Edward R. Logel; dearest mother of
Roland E. (Ann) Logel, Nadine (Michael) Jarka, Jennifer Lehner, Bridget
(Dennis) Misko and Annie Laurie (David) Goetz; cherished grandmother of nine
grandchildren; dearest sister of Joseph (Mary), George (Patricia), Steven
(Donna) and Dennis (Ruth) Tarasek. The family will be present to receive
family and friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel)
AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Drive (corner Parker) where Funeral
Services will be held on Friday at 8:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated from St. Amelia's Church at 9:00 AM. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Online register at
www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/16/2005 - 3/17/2005.

Lyons, Kenneth G.   
March 14, 2005, husband of Mabel (nee Walck); father of Duane (Tammy) Lyons.
Private services were held at the family's convenience. Arrangements by the
GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/16/2005.

Malone, Catherine   
Entered into rest March 11, 2005, loving wife of the late Willie A. Malone;
beloved mother of three children who preceded her in death: Lavell Cheek, John
and Betty Carter; stepmother of Gladys (William) Britton; grandmother of four,
great-grandmother of six; great-great grandmother of three; sister of Odessa
Phillips. Survived by a host of relatives and friends. Wake Friday 12:00 noon,
funeral 1:00 PM at St. Martin de Porres R.C. Church, 555 Northampton Avenue.
Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL
HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/16/2005.

Malone, Willie A.   
Entered into rest March 11, 2005, husband of the late Catherine Malone; father
of Gladys (William) Britton; grandfather of four; great-grandfather of seven;
survived by a loving family and a host of friends. Wake Friday, 12:00 noon,
funeral 1:00 PM at St. Martin de Porres R.C. Church, 555 Northampton Avenue.
Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL
HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/16/2005.

Marciniak, Leonard R.   
March 15, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Murawski)
Marciniak; dearest father of Larry (Cathleen) and Lloyd (Laurie) Marciniak;
dear grandfather of Chantelle Marciniak and Robert Marciniak; brother of Jerry
(Dolores) Marciniak and the late Chester (Helen) Marciniak, Eleanor (late
Ervin) Zinteck and Irene (Kenneth, Sr.) Yauch; also survived by Dr. Nannette
Stangle-Castor, Susette Harvey, Francine Stangle, Ashlee, Stephanie Harvey,
Makenna, Zachary Castor, nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive
relatives and friends on Thursday 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 Friday at 9 AM and from Queen of Martyrs Church at
9:30 AM. Interment in Bath National Cemetery. Mr. Marciniak was a Navy veteran
of WWII.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/16/2005 - 3/17/2005.

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.

McMaster Jr., Delbert E. "Mac"
Of Wheatfield, age 42, entered into rest suddenly on March 14, 2005, loving
husband of Marcie (nee Leifer); loving father of Thomas I. and Jessica; son of
Janet (late Delbert) McMaster; brother of William (Beverly); Robert, Daniel
and Jay. Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4
and 7-9 PM at the HILLIARD-CREASEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 147 Delaware St.,
Tonawanda where a Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 11 AM. Mac was a
co-owner of the Broadway Hotel with his brothers and Jay and Bill and was also
an Insurance Broker with the Family Insurance Company McMaster Insurance. He
was an avid motorcycle rider and enjoyed Harley Davidsons. Interment Acacia
Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Psoriasis or
Hepatitis Foundation.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/16/2005 - 3/17/2005.

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.

Moore, Sadat H.   
Suddenly, March 13, 2005. Beloved son of Yvonne Baker-Moore. The family will
receive friends Thursday, 11 AM. Funeral to follow at 12 noon from Saints
Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C., 1301 Genesee. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL
HOME, 347 Peckham.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/16/2005 - 3/17/2005.

Papsidero, Frank P.   
March 14, 2005, beloved husband of Marie (Pilla) Papsidero; dear father of
Lawrence (Barbara), Thomas and Karen (Ward) Fitch; loving grandfather of Sara,
Daniel, Timothy, Felicia, Nicole and Brian; brother of John and the late
Michael, Anthony, Samuel, and Joseph; also survived by many nieces and
nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass 11:00 o'clock Saturday
at Nativity of Our Lord Church, South Buffalo St. and Thorn Ave. Arrangements
by SCHLAGER FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/16/2005 - 3/17/2005.

Parker, Hattie Lee   
March 13, 2005. Wake services will be held Friday at 11 AM followed by a 12
Noon funeral service at Community of Christ Church, 406 Sycamore St. Interment
Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by UNITED MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/16/2005.

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.

Reiter, Velma Fern (Dengis)   
Of Orchard Park, NY. Entered into rest March 14, 2005; beloved wife of the
late Arthur F. Reiter; devoted mother of David A. (Nancy) Reiter; cherished
grandmother of Amanda and Rebecca; loving daughter of the late William and
Laura (nee Snyder); dear sister of Elwood Dengis and the late Larry Dengis;
also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the
LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbot Rd., near Lake Ave., on
Friday from 2-3 PM, where funeral services will immediately follow. Interment
Hillcrest Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/16/2005.

Reynolds, Helen B.   
March 15, 2005, of Grand Island, wife of the late Homer R. Reynolds; mother of
Homer S. (Charlene), Barbara A. (Ronald) Gannon, Robert A. (Judy) and Patrick
C. (Julie) Reynolds; grandmother of Anne Marie, Michelle, Christopher, Darcy,
Nicole, Tammy, Rick, Dennis, Stacey, Robert, and Amy; also survived by 18
great-grandchildren; sister of Irene Kostalek, Henry Sachanowski and the late
Dorothy Ziolkowski, Stanley, Edward and Alfred Sachanowski. Friends may call
Thursday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd.,
Grand Island. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:00 AM at the Chapel,
895 N. Forest Rd., Williamsville.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/16/2005 - 3/17/2005.

Savarise, John P.   
Of Scottsdale, AZ, formerly of Lackawanna, NY, entered into rest March 13,
2005, beloved husband of the late Melly (nee Pitillo) Savarise; devoted father
of Thomas (SanDee) Savarise, Bonnie (Edward) Salem and John J. (Judy)
Savarise; cherished grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 10
great-grandchildren; loving son of the late Oreste and Michaelina (nee Nappi)
Savarise; predeceased by five brothers and two 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 Thursday from 4-8
PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
Church, 3148 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park on Friday morning at 10 o'clock (please
assemble at church). Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church or Hospice of the
Valley, 1510 East Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/16/2005.

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.

Shanor, Leonard D.   
March 15, 2005, beloved father of Stephen (Carolyn) Shanor; grandfather of
Ryan and Aaron; loving companion of Roberta Christy; son of the late John and
Mary (nee Broncato) Shanor Sr.; brother of John 'Jack' (Susan) Shanor, Gordon
(Maryann) Shanor and the late Gladys (late Raymond) Jaskowiak; also survived
by several nieces and nephews. Friends received Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at
the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) and are
invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Christopher's Church, 2660
Niagara Falls Blvd., Thursday at 11 AM. Please assemble at church. Flowers
gratefully declined. Mr. Shanor was US Army veteran.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/16/2005.

Skingley, Yvonne (Cowie)   
March 15, 2005, of Hamburg, NY, loving wife of Earl M. Skingley; devoted
mother of Mark, Cheryl, Alayne and Darin; cherished grandmother of Jesse,
Candice, Sean and Laura; dearest sister of the late Lillian and Jean. She will
be sadly missed by her family and friends. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9
PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC., Hamburg Chapel, 207 Main St., where
funeral will be held during visitation at 8:15 PM. Flowers gratefully
declined. Memorials to the Arthritis Foundation.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/16/2005 - 3/17/2005.

Sorge, Lois M.   
Of Alden, NY, March 14, 2005, wife of the late Alfred C. Sorge; dear mother of
Glenn (Sheila) and Philip Sorge; grandmother of Joshua and Erika Sorge; sister
of Hazel Fisher and Herbert (Thelma) Hoffman. Family present at the CHARLES
MEYER FUNERAL HOME INC., 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM,
where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 AM. Memorials may be made to
Millgrove Bible Church.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/16/2005 - 3/17/2005.

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.

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.

Usher, Gibson   
March 11, 2005, after a lengthy illness; loving husband of Carolyn D. Usher;
father of Lottie M. Usher-Scott; grandfather of three; great-grandfather of
six; also survived by a host of family and friends. Wake Friday 11 AM at
Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 402 Clinton St. Funeral
following at 12:00 noon. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by
THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/16/2005.

Wang Ph.D., Tung-Yur   
March 14, 2005, after a short battle with cancer. Professor Emeritus SUNY at
Buffalo and a resident of Canterbury Woods. Beloved husband of the late Kuang
Mei-Wang, a chemist at the V.A. Medical Center, who passed away in 1997. In
keeping with my wishes there will be no funeral service. Arrangements by
AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. Online register book www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/16/2005.

Watson, William L.   
March 14, 2005. Beloved husband of Dorothy M. (nee Churchill) Watson; dearest
father of Bonnie (Scott Emslie) Watson, Nancy J. (Vincent) McCormick, and the
late William D. Watson; loving grandfather of Caitlin and Vincent McCormick;
brother of Serena (William) Brace and George (Barbara) Watson. The family will
be present on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME,
7540 Clinton Street in Elma. Private funeral services will be held at the
convenience of the family. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired,
memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo or the American Cancer Society.
Online register at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/16/2005 - 3/17/2005.

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.

Werner, Lorraine (Lemke)   
Of Buffalo, NY, March 15, 2005, beloved wife of Dennis H. Werner; dearest
mother of James, Susan (Tommy) O'Shei, and Steven; grandmother of Chelsea and
Nicole; sister of Carol Petrik, Terry Karpinski, Martin Lemke, James Lemke and
the late Richard and Butch Lemke; sister-in-law of James F. (Joanne) Werner;
also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9
at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St. West Seneca where prayers will
be said Friday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St.
Teresa Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/16/2005 - 3/17/2005.

White, Maryanne (Jeziorowski)   
March 15, 2005, beloved wife of Michael White; dear mother of Kelly (Craig)
Dlugosz and Stephen (Amy) White; loving grandmother of Nathan and Sarah
Dlugosz; daughter of Margaret 'Peggy' (Ball) and the late Stephen Jeziorowski;
sister of Sandra (Paul) Dissek, Donna (Alfred) Roberts, Robert (Bridget)
Jeziorowski and the late Michael Sobczyk. Friends may call Wednesday and
Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.,
(Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd., where a prayer service will be
held Friday at 11 AM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/16/2005 - 3/17/2005.

Wilson, Eileen M. (Berchou)   
March 13, 2005; wife of the late William 'Sonny' Wilson; sister of Marcella
Bergman of OH and the late Wilbur (Mabel) Berchou and Ruth Shannahan; also
survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 2-4, 7-9 at
LOOMIS OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., Memorial Chapel, 1820 Seneca St. A Funeral
Service will be held at St. Simon's Episcopal Church, 200 Cazenovia St.,
Friday at 11 AM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/16/2005 - 3/17/2005.

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.

Ziolkowski, Walter A.   
March 14, 2005. Beloved husband of Sylvia (Lewandowski) Walczak and the late
Agnes (Sienicki) Ziolkowski; devoted step-father of Annette (Michael) Amborski
and Pamela (Michael) Grzechowiak; loving grandfather of Michael, Stephanie,
Matthew, Justin, Nathan and Austin; dear brother of Steven Ziolkowski,
Josephine (late Bruno) Przybyl, Helen (late Marion) Drozd and the late Stella
(Henry) Smaczniak and Joseph Ziolkowski; dear brother-in-law of Mary
Ziolkowski; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the
BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC.,. 2005 Clinton St. (corner S. Ogden) Friday at 9 AM
and at St. Bernard Church at 9:30 AM. Mr. Ziolkowski was a Navy veteran of WW
II. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 6-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/16/2005 - 3/17/2005.