OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 17 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.

Barrett, Raymond C.   
Of Lockport, NY; March 15, 2005; husband of Monica D. Barrett (nee Spulecki);
father of David (Sharon) of North Tonawanda, Patrick (Kathryn) of Niagara
Falls and Christopher of Lockport; grandfather of four; brother of three
sisters and one brother. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LANGE
FUNERAL HOME INC., 186 East Ave., Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
offered from St. Bridget's R.C. Church, Newfane on Saturday at 9:30 AM.
Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials may be made to National Kidney
Foundation.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/17/2005.

Battisti, Elizabeth M. "Bessie"   
(nee Giardino) Of North Tonawanda; March 16, 2005; wife of the late Louis
Battisti; dearest mother of Elizabeth (Michael) Pytlik and the late Theresa
(Raymond) Maiolo; proud grandmother of eight grandchildren and 19
great-grandchildren; dear sister of Humbert (Susan) Giardino and the late
Anthony, Carmen, Frank, Rose Colatarci and Catherine Campagna; also survived
by many nieces and nephews. Family present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SABER
FUNERAL HOME, 549 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, ( 692-0271), where prayers will
be said Saturday at 8:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at
Ascension R.C. Church (Robinson St.) 9:00 AM. Mrs. Battisti was retired from
International Paper Co. of North Tonawanda.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/17/2005.

Bennett, Roy F.   
March 14, 2005; son of Viola J. Bennett; also survived by five brothers and
three sisters. Friends are invited to attend a family gathering in the School
House Commons (1st Floor Lounge), 1005 Grant St., Saturday, March 19 at 6:00
PM. Arrangements by the STEPHAN-BURNS FUNERAL HOME INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/17/2005.

Benz, Doris W. (Oliver)   
Of Hamburg, NY, suddenly March 15, 2005; loving wife of Howard A. Benz; mother
of Robert (Roberta) and Edward Benz; grandmother of Robert and William Benz;
sister of Francis (Doris) Oliver, M.D.; also survived by many nieces and
nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial at St.
Bernadette's Church, Saturday at 12 noon. Visitation at the DONALD M.
DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Mrs. Benz was a member of NYS Retired Teachers Association.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.

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.

Brodie, Darlene N. (Myers)   
OF Depew, NY; peacefully after a courageous battle March 16, 2005; beloved
wife of John Brodie; loving mother of Deborah (Earle), David Konieczko, Dawn
(Steve) Palinski; step-mother of James (Amy) Murray and Tammy Brodie;
grandmother of six; sister of Vera (late Carl) Sanuskar, Peggy (Norman) Myers,
Sandra Lennert and the late Maxwell D. Myers. A Memorial Service will be held
at the WENDEL & LOECHER, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Friday
morning at 10 AM. No prior visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the Hospice Foundation.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.

Bruscani, Arleen E. (Tara)   
March 16, 2005; beloved wife of Damiano 'Danny'; daughter of Ruth and the late
Emil Tara; dearest mother of Mark (Paula) and Michael Bruscani; sister of Paul
(Diane) Tara; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received on
Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at The NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park
Ave. (near Tifft), where funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:00 AM
followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from the Church of The Holy Family at
9:30. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.

Campbell, Jeffrey H.   
March 13,2005 of Buffalo, NY, father of Herbert B. Campbell and Mary L.
Golden(Bill). Friends may call Friday 10-5 at H. Alfred Lerwis Mortuary Inc,
968 Jefferson Ave. Service Saturday, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM at First Shiloh Baptist
Church, 15 Pine St
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/17/2005.

Cicatello, Anthony F.   
of Kenmore, NY, unexpectedly, March 16, 2005, beloved husband of Geraldine
(Jeziorowski) Cicatello; dear father of Angelo A. Cicatello; brother of
Constance (Herman) Cirocco of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Salvatore (Mary) Cicatello
and the late Anna Locurcio; brother-in-law of Lawrence Locurcio; also survived
by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINANNE FUNERAL HOME,
3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where
funeral will be held Saturday at 8:45. Mass of Christian Burial from St.
Paul's R.C. Church at 9:15 AM. Mr. Cicatello was a member of AJ Jurek American
Legion Post #1672 and retired postal worker.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.

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.

Diehl, Richard E.   
March 15, 2005, age 76, husband of the late Dorothy (nee Dimmick); father of
Donna (Mark) Butler, Marianne Diehl, the late James R. and late Diane C.
Harter; grandfather of Keith and Carissa Harter, Amy and Kevin Diehl, Miranda,
Katie and Mark Butler; brother of Elvira Goliber and George Diehl; uncle of
several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM
at (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr., (corner of
Parker), where Funeral Services will be held Saturday, 9:30 AM. On-line
register book at www.Amigone.Com.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.

Dole, Clara B. (Smith)   
Of Hamburg, NY, March 16, 2005, wife of the late Gerhard Dole; mother of Joan
(Louis) Violanti, Linda (late Al) Sweeney and Thomas (Belle) Dole; also
survived by seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral from the
DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Saturday
morning at 9:30 and from S.S. Peter & Paul Church at 10:00. Friends invited.
Visiting hours Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Memorials may be made to S.S. Peter &
Paul Church Building Fund, Hamburg.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.

Forster, Lee A.   
March 15, 2005; husband of the late Ruby Lee Highfield Forster; dear father of
Carol Lee (Al) Baker, Martin J. Piersal and the late Leo A. Forster;
grandfather of Linda M. (Brian) Evans , Christine (Martin) Jeffery and Mark C.
(Mary) Baker; great-grandfather of Mark C., Jr., Kyle D., Kacy Lee, John E.
and Jason M.; brother of Patricia A. (Bernard) Swick and the late Blanche
McWhite, Marjorie, Karl and Michael Forster; also survived by many nieces and
nephews. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME,
2070 Eggert Rd., Eggertsville, where Funeral Services will be held Saturday
morning at 9 AM. On line tributes may be made to www.mem.com. Mr. Forster was
a member of the Musicians' Union Local #92, a long time entertainer and TV and
radio personality. getlogo,mc0540
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.

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.

Furlani, John E.   
Suddenly March 13, 2005; beloved son of the late Franchina and Reno Furlani;
dear brother of Edward (Helen) and the late Erminio (Babe); uncle of many
nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 11 AM Friday in the chapel at Mt.
Calvary Cemetery, Cheektowaga. Memorial Mass will be scheduled at a later date
Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

Garthwaite, Frances E. (Pisarek)   
Of N. Tonawanda, March 15, 2005, beloved wife of 65 years of Donald L.
Garthwaite; dearest mother of Sharon (Gary) Walter and Donald (Judith)
Garthwaite; proud grandmother of six grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren; dear sister of Helen (Mitchell) Wasik, Frank Pisarek and
the late Anna (Al) Stierwalt, Chester (Mary) Pisarek, Mary Kcuik, Stella
Sczesniak and Walter (Mary) Pisarek; survived by nieces, nephews, cousins. No
prior visitation. Relatives and friends please gather at Our Lady of
Czestochowa Church for a Funeral Mass to be celebrated Saturday (March 19) at
11:00 AM. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements
by the SABER FUNERAL HOME, 692-0271.
Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

Gunn II, Edward A.
March 15, 2005; beloved husband of Carole (Seidel) and the late Ann E.
(Schultz); dear father of Edward A. III (Cathy), Elizabeth 'Liza' (Matthew)
Gunn-Taylor, Mary Ellen 'Molly' (Mark) Deuschle, Patrick, Daniel, Thomas
(Mary) and Dr. Kathryn Gunn; loving grandfather of 12 grandchildren; brother
of the late Sally (late Mario) Ortolani, late William (Diane) Gunn and the
late Robert (late Ann) Gunn. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME,
INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd., Saturday at 11 AM and from
St. John Vianney Church at 11:30 AM. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Roswell Park or Meals on Wheels.
Edward was a member of the Toastmasters, American Legion Post #735 and a
lifetime member of St. John Vianney Church, and a Navy veteran of WWII.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.

Hallick, Michael D.   
Of Colden, NY, unexpectedly March 14, 2005; beloved husband of Kathleen M.
(Engasser); loving father of Carolynn A., Liam P., Cody M. and Brittney M.
Hallick; cherished grandfather of Alyssa and Mia Ceriani; brother of Judy A.
(Michael) Krone, Laurie J. Rubach, William J. and Gary M. Hallick; son of
William D. and Luella M. (Faries); also survived by many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E.
BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Services Saturday
11 AM in Big Tree Wesleyan Church, 4163 Fairview Pkwy., near South Park,
Blasdell, NY. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials made to
the children of Michael.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.

Hartmayer Jr., John W. "Jack"   
March 16, 2005, dear husband of Sally M. (Hanavan); dear father of C. Douglas
(Trish), Rev. Gregory J., OFM Conv., John W. III and Mary Jo (Rolf) Kotacka;
also survived by seven grandchildren; brother of the late Robert P. Friends
may call Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME,
2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst, (between North Bailey and Niagara Falls Blvd.).
Friends invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 11 AM, from St.
Amelia RC Church, 2999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda. In lieu of flowers, memorials
may be made to St. Francis High School, 4129 Lake Shore Rd., Athol Springs, NY
14010. Online tributes may be sent to www.mem.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.

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.

Hoth, Cecelia "Rita" (Zak)   
February 25, 2005 of East Aurora, NY, wife of the late Clarence 'Buzz'; mother
of David (Ruth) and Jennifer (late Jon) Hilgreen; grandmother of Alex and
Nikolas Hilgreen. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial
service at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 63 West Falls Rd., West Falls, NY on
Saturday March 19 at 10 AM. Donations in Cecelia's name to Roswell Park or
Hospice Buffalo appreciated. Arrangements by SINICKI FUNERAL HOME,
716-892-8160
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.

Hycner, Clara B. (Pilarski)   
March 16, 2005 of Alden, NY, beloved wife of the late John J. Hycner; dearest
mother of Kenneth (Margaret) Hycner; dear grandmother of Meghan (Daniel)
Abbott, John, David Hycner; great-grandmother of Madison Abbott; sister of
Daniel (Eleanore) Pilarski and the late Raymond, Edward, Irene, Bernard,
Frank, Aloysius Pilarski and Florence Osuch. Family will be present to receive
relatives and friends on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI
FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.) where Funeral
Services will be held on Saturday at 9:00 AM and from Queen of Martyrs Church
at 9:30 AM. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. If
desired, contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park
Blvd., Cheektowaga 14227.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.

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.

Kemp, Janette E. (Johnson)   
March 16, 2005; beloved wife of the late Walter Kemp; dear mother of Walter
Kemp, Jr., William (Pat) and Robert (Susan) Kemp; grandmother of ten
grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. The family will be present to
receive friends Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.), where a Remembrance
Gathering will be held at 8:30 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired,
contributions may be made in Mrs. Kemp's memory to the American Lung Assn. of
WNY. On line register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.

Koch, Bette J.   
Of Williamsville, NY formerly East Aurora, NY, March 16, 2005; sister of
Lawrence (Carol) Koch and the late Edward (survived by Edith) Koch; also
survived by many nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Memorial services
will be held Saturday, March 26 at 12 Noon at the Meditation Room at
Canterbury Woods, 705 Renaissance, Williamsville, NY. Memorial contributions
may be made to Hospice of Buffalo, Inc. Arrangements by the KENNETH HOWE
FUNERAL HOME. getlogo,mc0540
Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

Logan, Carl   
March 11, 2005. The family will receive friends Saturday 10 AM at Free Spirit
Baptist Church, 60 Titus St. where funeral services will follow at 11 AM.
Internment St. Matthews Cemetery. Arrangements THOMAS W. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME
INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/17/2005.

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.

Magiera, Thomas J.   
March 16, 2005; husband of the late Joanne (nee Wieberg); dear father of
Thomas (MaryJo), Sharon (Bill) Brzoskowski and the late Daniel Magiera;
grandfather of Alissa, Michelle , Andrea, Amanda; great grandfather of Kaylee;
also survived by brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER
FUNERAL HOME, INC, 2275 George Urban Blvd, (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.)
Saturday 8:45 and St. Barnabas Church 9 AM. Friends invited. Family present
Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/17/2005.

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.

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.

Molle, Joseph   
Of Blasdell, NY, entered into rest March 15, 2005, beloved husband of Edythe
K. (nee Lewis) Molle; devoted father of David (Mary Ellen) Molle and Melissa
J. Molle; cherished grandfather of Isabella; loving son of the late Joseph P.
and Frances (nee Cino) Molle; dear brother of Doris (late W. Philip) Doyle and
the late Dominic (Lydia) Molle and Grace Marie (Thomas) Pyanowski; 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
Friday from 4-8 PM and Saturday from 2-4 where funeral service will
immediately follow. Mr. Molle was a volunteer Fireman of the Windom Fire
Company.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/17/2005.

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.

Neumaier, Hans D.   
Age 77, retired Director of Administrative Services at Ecology & Environment,
died unexpectedly at his home in West Falls March 15, 2005, husband of Ann
Neumaier; brother of Bert (Evelyn) of Vandalia, OH and Gerhard (Ellen) of East
Aurora, NY; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call
Friday, 5-7 PM, at KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora, where
Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be
made to The Colden Fire Co., PO Box 176, Colden, NY 14033 or a charity of
choice.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.

Nowak, Edward J. "Joe"   
December 21, 1915 to March 13, 2005, beloved son of the late Joseph and
Karolina (nee Spiewak) Nowak; survived by dear brothers, Frank M. (late
Virginia A. (nee Kalinowski) and Henry A. (Mary) of Wisconsin; predeceased by
one sister, the late Helen and three brothers, the late John S., West Seneca,
the late Stanley W. (Florence V. (nee Pawlak), Point Breeze, the late
Constantine 'Gus' C. (Ann) Nowak; survived by 10 beloved nieces and nephews
and great and great-great-nieces and nephews. Family present Friday 2-4 and
7-9 PM at BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St., Buffalo where prayers
will be said Saturday morning at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial
from St. Casimir's Church, Casimir and Weimar Sts., Buffalo, NY at 9:30 AM.
Interment at St. Stanislaus Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a Mass offering or
contribution to your favorite charity in his name would be welcomed.
Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

Parks, Elva   
March 17, 2005. Dear mother of Jack (Holly), Sharlene Parks, Kathleen
Halliday, Donna (Edward) Kopra, Patty (Ralph) Dobraski and Susan Parks;
survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; sister of
the late Lorraine Barone, Gretchen (Robert) Doyle. Friends may call at the
JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME INC., 335 Ontario St. Saturday 2-4 and 6-8 PM.
Funeral services immediately following. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials
to Hospice Buffalo Inc.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.

Prise, John Louis   
March 16, 2005, at age 95, beloved husband of 69 years to Mildred D. Prise;
devoted father of James J. (Barbara) and John E. (Michele) Prise; loving
grandfather of Kevin M. (Cynthia) Prise, Sharon (John) Azurin, John M. Prise,
Timothy J. (Dr. Kimberly) Prise, Jennifer M. (Scott) Benning and Susan M.
Prise of San Diego, CA; great-grandfather of 11; dear brother of the late
Stephen E., Alois M. Prise and Virginia Kawczynski; brother-in-law of Matthew
Kawczynski. The family will be present on Friday, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at
(Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 569 Cleveland Dr., where
funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:45 AM and from St. Aloysius
Gonzaga Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at
www.Amigone.com.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.

Radlbeck, John A.   
March 15, 2005, son of George and the late Mary (nee Hoefner) Radlbeck;
brother of Thomas (Debbie) Radlbeck and Karen (Bill) Edwards; uncle of Nathan,
Andrew and Anna. Friends may call Friday 11-12 noon at the DENGLER & ROBERTS
FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, where Funeral Services will follow
at noon.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/17/2005.

Reid, Elizabeth N. "Betty" (Nolen)   
March 14, 2005, wife of the late Wallace M. Reid and the late Melville A.
Reid; mother of Jane R. Meese and Susan (William) Mattern; grandmother of
Richard Meese, Carol Dixon, Katherine Meese and Barbara Denton; also survived
by 5 great-grandchildren. The family will be present to receive friends Friday
6-8 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.)
Williamsville, where friends are invited to attend a funeral service Saturday
morning at 10 o'clock. Memorials made to a charity of choice.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.

Reilly, William B.   
March 16, 2005, beloved husband of the late Betty J. (nee Lycett) Reilly; dear
father of Sue A. (Robert) Halady, Richard F. (Karen) Dauscher and the late
Donna L. Lentini; father-in-law of Lawrence Lentini; grandfather of Joseph W.,
Robert, Steven, Andrew, Michelle (Derrick) Schmitt, Laura and Matthew; brother
of Lois (Robert) Mayer. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ
FUNERAL HOME INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9
PM, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:00 AM and a Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church (Englewood
Ave.) at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. John Building Fund.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.

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.

Roesser, Helen W. (Roberts)   
Of Kenmore, NY; at age 98 years. Widow of the late C. Britten Weber and
William D. Roesser; survived by two sons C. Blake (Donna E.) Weber of
Tonawanda, NY and Winston (Linda) Weber of Tampa, FL., also survived by three
step-daughters, Sally Johnston of Blue Bell, PA., Susan Putnam of Glen Arbor,
MI and Elizabeth Granger of Hilton Head Island, SC; grandmother of several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services held privately.
Memorial donations may be made to Kaleida Health Foundation-Millard Fillmore
Hospital Gates Circle, 901 Washington, Buffalo, NY 14203. Arrangements by
AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. Online register at book www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.

Rudich, Alexander   
Of Worchester, MA, March 14, 2005, son of the late Daniel and Pauline
(Petrasz) Rudich; brother of John (late Helen), Stanley (Jule), Stephanie
(Francis E.) Downey and the late Annie (late Stephen) Bodnar. Visitation
Friday 2-4 and 6-8 PM (Parastas Service at 6:00 PM) at THE NORMAN E. GANNON &
SONS, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 1075 Ridge Rd.; Lackawanna (824-4000) where services
will be held Saturday at 9:30 AM and at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Ukrainian
Church at 10:00 AM. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Rudich was
Past Commander of VFW Jos. Hriczko Post #6245. The family suggests in lieu of
flowers, memorials may be made to the church.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.

Schroeder, Julia A. (Schunk)   
Went to be with her Lord on March 15th, 2005 at the lovely age of 98 years and
four months. Beloved wife of the late Henry J. Schroeder Sr.; mother of
Frederick (Margaret), Robert (Elfriede), John (Marialice), Carlton (Anita),
Ken, Mary (Richard) Munn and the late Henry Schroeder Jr; adored grandmother
of 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The family will be present on
Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 7540 Clinton
St., Elma. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Annunciation
of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Elma on Saturday at 10:00 AM. Friends
invited. If desired, memorials may be made to Annunciation of the Blessed
Virgin Mary Church. On line register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.

Siracuse, Russell J.   
March 14, 2005; Age 93; beloved husband of the late Lucy (nee DiPirro)
Sircause; father of Ralph (Barbara) Siracuse; son of the late Joseph and Grace
(nee Vilardo) Siracuse; loving grandfather of Russ (Lise Franke), Anne (Mark)
Friedman, Lori M. Siracuse, J.D. and Scott (SaraJeanne Orton) Siracuse;
great-grandfather of Christopher and Katie Friedman, Jacob, Kathleen, Emily
and Benjamin Siracuse; brother of the late Joseph (Mary), Leo (Sylvia) and
John (Mary) Siracuse, Laura (Joseph) Manganello, Mary (Fred) Vasi, Angeline
(Angelo) Fiorella, Theresa (Frank) Guido and Grace (Arthur) DiFlavio; dearest
friend of Marie Rugg and Helen Montesano; also survived by several nieces and
nephews. The family will be present on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Amherst
Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Drive (Corner of Hopkins Rd.)
where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 10:30 AM and from St.
Gregory The Great Church at 11 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully
declined. Donations may be made to the Summit Educational Resources (Autism),
300 Fries Road, Tonawanda, NY 14150. Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.

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.


Stachura, Christine B. (Biedron)   
March 15, 2005, wife of the late Edward; dear mother of Edward F. (Sylvia),
Mary (Stanley) Patykiewicz, Rose (John) Barczak, Alexander (Sandra), Florian
(Blanche) Stachura; grandmother of 16 grandchildren and 24
great-grandchildren; sister of the late Alex Biedron and Florence Blake; also
survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at THE PACER
FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.). Mass
of Christian Burial at St. Gregory the Great Church, Maple at Gregory Ct
Saturday at 1 PM. Please assemble at church.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.

Stephenson, Dolores A. (Gerlach)   
March 16, 2005 of Kenmore, NY; age 94 years; wife of the late Howard B.
Stephenson; mother of Paul Stephenson of Tampa, FL and Thomas (Margaret)
Stephenson of Rochester, NY; grandmother of Amy, David and Elizabeth;
great-grandmother of Ashley; sister of Richard Gerlach and the late Leslie and
Clayton Gerlach. Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of
the family. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, Inc. Online register book at
www.Amigone.com.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/17/2005.

Swan, Richard L.   
March 15, 2005, beloved husband of Carol Howard Swan; dear father of Robert E.
Swan and Michael D. Swan Sr.; loving grandfather of Michael D. (Stephanie)
Swan Jr. and Marc D. Swan; loving great-grandfather of Dylan J. Swan; brother
of Nancy L. (Ronald) Zulick; dear friend of Joan K. Sutton also survived by
loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and Patricia H. Swan. Friends
may call Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at LOOMIS OFFERS AND LOOMIS INC.,
MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St. A funeral service will be held at South Park
United Presbyterian Church, 519 McKinley Pkwy., Saturday at 10:00 AM. Mr. Swan
was a member of Parish United Lodge 0292 F & AM (7:30 PM Friday), Past Master
of United Craft Lodge 931 F & AM, South Line Volunteer Fire Department and
Buffalo Association of Realtors. Memorials may be made to South Park United
Presbyterian Church.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.

Switalski, Norma E. (Lilley)   
March 16, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of Charles; dearest mother of
Kevin C. (Amy) and Karin (Mark) Fryer; grandmother of Sophia Fryer. Family
will be present to receive relatives and friends Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday
2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd.
(west of Harlem Rd.), where funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:15 AM
and from Infant of Prague Church at 11 AM. Interment in St. Adalbert Cemetery.
Norma was an avid bowler and also enjoyed singing and dancing. Flowers
gratefully declined.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.

Topp, Douglas L.   
Of West Seneca, NY, March 16, 2005; father of Douglas L. (Jennifer) Topp;
grandfather of Spencer and Shelby 'Cobra' Topp; brother of Marilyn (Robert)
Gaston and Sharon (Ted Gaczynski) Perry; son of the late Leonard and Ethel
Anderson Topp. Family will be present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL
HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where Funeral Services will be held
Saturday morning at 9:30. Friends invited. Mr. Topp worked for Ryerson Steel,
belonged to Teamsters Local #375, business owner of Tip Topp Courier Services,
enjoyed building custom cars and going to car shows.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.

Trudell, Lawrence D.   
March 15, 2005, husband of the late Mary J. (nee Candee); father of Mary C.,
Julie A., Daniel (Lucy), Patrice E. (late Mike), Bonnie L. Reda, Mark D.
(Crystal), Paula B. (Bill) Theodore, Peter J., Marie T. (James) Heine and the
late Lawrence and Michael S. Trudell; survived by 26 grandchildren and several
great-grandchildren; brother of Richard, Robert and the late Al and Charles
Trudell. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DANZER & DENGLER
FUNERAL HOME, 5363 Genesee St., Bowmansville. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be held Saturday at 9 AM at Sacred Heart Church. Memorials may be made to the
Diabetes Association. Friend of Bill W. getlogo,mc0540
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.

Voltz, Elinor V. (Carroll)   
Of Angola, NY, entered into rest March 15, 2005, devoted wife of the late
Edward J. Voltz; beloved mother of Carol (John) LaDuca, Edward (Therese)
Voltz, Mary Jo Carroll, Victoria (Ronald) Van Horn and Joseph (Darlene) Voltz;
cherished grandmother of 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren;
predeceased by two brothers and one sister. Relatives and friends may visit
the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., (near
Eggert/Sheridan Drive) on Friday from 3-8 PM. A Mass of Christian burial will
be celebrated in Most Precious Blood Church, 22 Prospect St., Angola, on
Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. Please assemble at church.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/17/2005.

Ware, Harry Potter   
Age 97, at Millard Fillmore Hospital on Monday Marchy 14, 2005; Harry loving
husband of the late Gladys (nee Hopley) (1995) and loving father of the late
Linda (2005) and Bradley; survived by brother in-law Donald Knight, nieces and
nephews Garry, Brian and Neal Skerrett, Paul, Dianne and Mark Hopley and
Marsha Brunton; also by devoted friend Warrene Killian and many other family
and friends. Friends may call at THE WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, 722 Ridge Rd
North, Ridgeway from 2-4, and 7-9 Friday. Funeral services will be conducted
in St. John's Angelican Church, Ridgemount Rd, Fort Erie, on Saturday morning
at 10:30. Interment will take place in McAffee Cemetery, Fort Erie. Memorial
donations may be made to Kaleida Millard Health Foundation, Buffalo
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.

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.

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 Sr., Girard   
Suddenly March 13, 2005, beloved son of Loretta Sweat White and Douglas Edwin
White, Sr; father of Leah, De'von Leon, Je'von Leon, Leon Girard Jr., and
unborn baby White; brother of Douglas, Shaun, Quetin, James, Brenton and
Jasmine White; grandson of Susie Sweat, the late Leon G. Sweat Sr. and Willie
White; also survived by loving fiance Mallicia Tipps and a host of aunts,
uncles, cousins and friends. Wake March 18, 2005, 9 AM-11 AM at True Bethel
Baptist Church, 907 East Ferry St, Buffalo, NY. Funeral at 11 AM. Arrangements
by the THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC. Interment Forest Lawn.
Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

Woodard, Keith   
March 10, 2005. The family will receive friends Friday 10 AM; funeral to
follow at 11 AM from Antioch Baptist Church, 1327 Fillmore at Urban.
Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOME, 347 Peckham. 845-5545
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/17/2005.

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.

Zuppiroli, Mary (Vella)   
(ZIPPIROLI) March 16, 2005; wife of the late John Zuppiroli; mother of Thomas
(Dee) Zippiroli, Charles (Joan) Zippiroli, Lois (Landon) Jones, Anita (James)
Sturckler; grandmother of 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren;
daughter of the late Louis and Josephine Vella; sister of Ida (late James)
Ventura and the late Frank (Rose) Vella. Family present Friday only, 5-8 PM at
The PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME INC., 1671 Maple Rd. (between Youngs &
Hopkins Rds.) Amherst, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 AM. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Marks Church (Woodward
Ave., Buffalo) at 10:00 AM. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Flowers are
gratefully declined.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.