OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 19 Mar 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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Andruczyk, Helen J.   
(nee) Dombrowski March 18, 2005, formerly of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of
the late Alois; dearest mother of Daniel (Geraldine), Dorothy (Adam)
Anasiewicz and the late Andrew; grandmother of five grandchildren, seven
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; also survived by a
sister-in-law, nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives
and friends Sunday 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
Monday at 10:30 AM and from Queen of Martyrs Church at 11 AM. Interment St.
Stanislaus Cemetery. Mrs. Andruczyk was a member of Queen of Martyrs Altar and
Rosary Society. Flowers gratefully declined, memorials may be made to the
Leukemia Society, 5500 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/19/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Bessel, Patricia A. (Tewksbury)   
March 17, 2005, of Grand Island, age 67, beloved wife of Richard; dearest
mother of Marjorie, Timothy, Jamie and Richard; daughter of the late Olin
Tewksbury and Marguerite Tewksbury of Windsor, VT; survived by sister Mary
Tewksbury and brother Ned Tewksbury; adored grandmother of T.J. Bessel; also
survived by nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at the Grand
Island Holiday Inn on Monday, March 21, at 7 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/19/2005 - 3/21/2005.

Bistrisky, Duane D.   
March 16, 2005, of Hamburg, NY, dearest father of Brent (Gordana) and Tonya;
grandfather of Maya; son of the late Fred and Lottie (nee Twarog) Bistrisky;
brother of Cheri (Dixon) King-Reeves and Fred (Barbara); also survived by
nieces and nephews. Chapel service from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC.,
3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Monday morning at 11. Visitation Sunday
only 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/19/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Coniglio, Josephine A.   
Of Kenmore, NY, March 17, 2005, daughter of the late Salvatore Coniglio Sr.
and Angelica Patti; sister of the late Eleanor (Joseph) Cipolla, Carmela
(Emanuel) Castelletti, Deacon Louis V. (Jane), Rose (Irvin) Fleury, Marie
(James) Bennett and Salvatore Coniglio Jr.; survived by nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Sunday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL
HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore where prayers will be offered Monday at 8:45
followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Pauls' Church, Kenmore at
9:15. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Outreach. getlogo,mc0540
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/19/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Conti, Josephine C.   
(See Franzone notice)
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/18/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Courtney, James   
March 17, 2005, beloved husband of the late Therese (O'Connell) Courtney; dear
friend of Alane Hoy; dear father of James (Lisa), Therese (Martin) Maynard,
Patrick (Amy), Kathleen, Timothy and the late Michael Courtney; loving
grandfather of Connor Courtney, Seth and Kyle Maynard; dear brother of Mary C.
Kavanaugh, Anne E. Courtney-Kavanaugh and the late Jeanne Heppehamer, Helen
Courtney, John, Thomas and Raymond Courtney. Friends may call at the JAMES W.
CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd., Saturday
and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at
10:15 AM at Queen of Heaven Church (please assemble at church). In lieu of
flowers, donations may be sent to the Summit Academy for Autistic Children,
300 Fries Rd., Tonawanda, NY 14150.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/18/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Cousins, Mary I. (Cook)   
March 18, 2005, beloved mother of Patrick W. (Lizabeth) of Middleport, NY,
James D. of Pendleton, NY and Lawrence F. (Jennifer) Cousins; devoted
grandmother of Kevin P. (Christina) of Mesa, AZ, Amanda (Michael) Williams of
Providence, RI, Andrew J. (Kelly) of Newfane, NY and Alexander I. Cousins;
loving great-grandmother of Basil S. Cousins; sister of Margaret 'Peg' (late
Jack) McGrath, late Raymond G. (late Margaret), James D. (Dorothy) and George
A. (Jean) Cook; survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday
2-4 and 7-9 at the ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East
Amherst (one mile north of Maple just past Klein). A Mass of Christian Burial
will be offered Monday 10 AM at Good Shepherd R.C. Church, Pendleton.
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Published in the Buffalo News from 3/19/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Cunningham, Deborah A. (Childs)   
March 17, 2005; dear mother of Ann, Robert, Jessie, Clair and the late
Catherine Cunningham; dearest daughter of William and Rita Childs; sister of
William (Kathy) Childs, Carla Rita Orosz and the late Carla Ann Childs. The
family will be present at the MICHAEL A. DIVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E.
Lovejoy St., Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to
attend a Mass of Christian burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 135 Ogden
St., Buffalo, NY Monday morning at 11:00 AM. Please assemble at Church.
Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Belmont, NY. Deborah was a graduate of
Wellsville H.S. and Trocaire College receiving a Bachelor's degree in
Teaching.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/19/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Dolhon, Steve   
March 18, 2005, beloved husband of the late Alberta M. (nee Bryan) Dolhon;
dear father of John (Barbara) Dolhon; grandfather of Steven and Alex Dolhon;
brother of Tony, Helen, Kate, Anna and Sophie. The family will receive friends
at the C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Sunday 2-4 and
7-9 PM, where Funeral Services will be held Monday at 9 AM and a Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Church at 9:30 AM. In
lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Foundation Inc.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/19/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Fitch, Dorothy   
Of Youngstown, N.Y., March 18, 2005, age 92. Wife of the late Russell W.
Fitch; daughter of the late Clarence and Ora Belle Cornell; mother of Wendy A.
Fitch, Russell W. (Jeannette) Fitch Jr., Sandra C. (Arthur) Meister and
Michael C. Fitch; sister-in-law of Maxine Gnage and Margery (Cornell) Gatley;
step-daughter of Berneice (Cornell) Brubaker; cousin of Larry Grimm; also
survived by six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, several nieces and
nephews; sister of the late Raymond Cornell. No prior visitation. A Memorial
Service will be held Sunday (March 20) at 3 PM from the Ransomville Baptist
Church, Main St., Ransomville N.Y. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the
Christian League for the Handicapped, P.O. Box 948, Walworth WI., 53184 or the
Ransomville Baptist Church, P.O. Box 96, Ransomville N.Y., 14131. Arrangements
by the HARDSION FUNERAL HOME, Ransomville N.Y.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/19/2005.

Franzone, Josephine C. (Conti)   
March 17, 2005, age 62; beloved wife of Joseph; mother of Anthony (Jennifer),
and Joanne (Chris) Foley; grandmother of Gina Foley, Diana Lynn Franzone,
Josette Franzone, Zachary Foley, Lia Franzone, and Olivia Foley; sister of
Florence Conti, Patricia (Salvatore) Franzone, and Joseph (Lori) Conti; aunt
to many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Saturday and Sunday
2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Lancaster/Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6050
Transit Rd., where funeral services will be held Monday at 9:15 AM with a Mass
of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 AM at SS Peter and Paul Church, 86
Burlington Ave. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions to the American
Cancer Society. Online register book www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/18/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Girdlestone, John F. "Bud"   
March 17, 2005; beloved husband of Mary K. (O'Leary) Girdlestone; son of the
late George and Molly Girdlestone; brother of Alice Girdlestone and the late
George Girdlestone and the late Helen (late Jack) Tuttlebee, late Elizabeth
and late William Girdlestone; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Sunday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL
HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst (one mile north of Maple just past Klein)
where prayers will be offered Monday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of
Christian Burial at S.S. Peter and Paul Church, Main St., Williamsville at
9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to
Hospice Buffalo. getlogo,mc0540
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/19/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Human, Jack S.   
March 18, 2005, beloved husband of the late Marjorie E. Human; dear father of
Carol A. (Dennis) Raczkowski; brother of Daniel A. Human; loving grandfather
of Nicholas Carlucci and Branden Raczkowski. The family will receive friends
at the C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Sunday from 2-4
and 7-9 PM where Funeral Services will be held Monday at 11:30 AM. Flowers
accepted or donations to The Kidney Foundation of WNY. Jack was a life member
of the Ellwood Volunteer Fire Company and long time Treasurer of the Town of
Tonawanda Police and Fireman Golf League.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/19/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Humphreys, Winnifred   
March 18, 2005; Age 77; died at home after a long illness; beloved partner of
over fifty years of Ruth Gale Elder; devoted aunt of Margot Pujangn, Susan,
Rob Campbell and Sean Day. No prior visitation. A memorial service will be
held at a later date to be announced. Memorial donations to Hospice
Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14227. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN
FUNERAL HOME INC.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/19/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Kormanski, Henry J.   
Entered into rest March 17, 2005, beloved husband of Gertrude (Czechowski);
cherished father of Susan (Michael) Blum, Sandra (David) Halik and the late
Paul Kormanski; loving Grandad of Brian (Christine), Matthew (Julie) Hydock,
Jennifer (Ramone) McCoy, Philip (Amanda) Blum, Scott (Gail) Blum, Jennifer
Bijl, Tanja, Audrey and April Halik and eight great-grandchildren; brother of
Helen (late Bronislaus) Lewandowski, Stella (late Vincent) Hodur, Florence
(late Henry) Penkalski and the late Mary (late Anthony) Seweryniak, Gerald
(late Mary) Kormanski; brother-in-law of Esther (late John) Zywicki and Mary
(John) Lesniowski; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the
PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick
Rd.) Monday 9 AM and Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church at 9:30. Friends
invited. Family present Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/19/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Larkin, Robert H.   
Of Clarence, NY, March 17, 2005, beloved husband of Sharon (nee Swain); loving
father of Douglas (Sandra) Larkin and Judith (Dave) Kautz; loving grandfather
of Melissa (Mark) Urban, Sara Larkin, Branden, Christopher, Jason, Kellyn
Kautz; cherished great-grandfather of Douglas George Urban; dearest brother of
Wade (Betty) Larkin and James (Janet) Larkin; also survived by nieces,
nephews, and cousins. Funeral service Monday at 10:30 AM from the URBAN
BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME INC., 5895 Goodrich Rd., Clarence Center, and in the
Clarence Church of Christ at 11 AM. Visitation Saturday and Sunday from 3-6
PM. Interment in Clarence Fillmore Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may
be made to the Clarence Fire Company or the Clarence Church of Christ. Robert
was owner of R.H. Larkin Inc., Assistant Postmaster of Clarence, Past
President of the Clarence Fire Company, a 32nd degree Mason of the Akron Lodge
#527 F&AM and in the active Air Force Reserve.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/18/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Laskowski, Mary T. (Koszelak)   
March 17, 2005, beloved wife of the late Stanley Laskowski; dear mother of
Candy Maupin and Paula (Salvatore) Quagliana; grandmother of Samuel Angelo and
Maria Bernadette; sister of Constance (Joseph) Trapani and Helen Koszelak, the
late S.M. Conceptia, C.S.S.F (Jesse Koszelak), Stanley (late Martha) and
Lucille (Edward) Nowicki; sister in law of Joseph (late Millie) Laskowski;
survived by many nieces, nephews and their children. Mass of Christian Burial
in St. John Gualbert Church, 83 Gualbert Ave. Monday at 11:30 AM. Please
assemble at church. Family present at MATTHEW C. OKONIEWSKI FUNERAL HOME INC.,
1168 Walden AVE. at Gualbert Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Mrs. Laskowski was an
active member of the S.J.G. Ladies Guild, Buffalo Bisons Boosters and Villa
Maria Alumnae.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/19/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Lee, Charles Wesley   
March 17, 2005. Loving partner of Veronica Ann Astrello; dearest uncle of
Dolores Brown, Florence Burrough, Alfreda Johnson and Roberta Downey; also
survived by an extended family. Family and friends are invited to call Monday
from 11 AM to 12 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 1132
Delaware Ave. (near West Ferry), where a Remembrance Service will follow at 12
PM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/19/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Leonard, Dorothy A. (Inskip)   
Of Kenmore, March 16, 2005, wife of the late Richard W. Leonard; dear mother
of Joann (late Oswald) Lopez and Howard (Deborah) Leonard; grandmother of
Jeffrey Leonard; sister of Kenneth (Vi), Harold (late Lois) and the late
Gordon (Martha) Inskip. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME,
3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Memorial contributions to
the charity of your choice are preferred.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/18/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Manaseri, Anne Sims   
Of Lockport, NY, passed away March 16, 2005, wife of the late Anthony Manaseri
in 2002, mother of E.J. Sims of Lockport and Bruce Sims of Pendleton;
grandmother of Heather (Carlton) Nemec, Carrie, Kelly, Tara and Lisa Sims;
great-grandmother of Brandon Nemec and the alte Carlton Nemec Jr.; sister of
Margie, Barbie, Blaine, Dave, Judie, Tim and the late Ron. Friends may call
Saturday 6-8 PM at the PRUDDEN & KANDT FUNERAL HOME, 242 Genesee St., Lockport
where a funeral service will be held immediately following visitation Saturday
at 8 PM. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of
flowers, memorials to the First Baptist Church, 949 Lincoln Ave., Lockport, NY
14094 would be appreciated by the family.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/19/2005.

McCartney, Robert H.   
March 18, 2005 of Buffalo N.Y. Beloved husband of the late Ethel Mae; father
of Robert M. (Geraldine), Marilyn P. and Patricia A. (Frank) Ziolkowski;
grandfather of Jennifer (Mustapha) Mzili, Robert, Marisa, Megan, Stacey and
Stephanie; great-grandfather of Nadia; brother of the late James; uncle of
Jayne and James; dearest friend of June Zahn. Friends may call on Sunday 2-8
at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where
funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9:00. Mass of Christian Burial
in St. Andrew's R.C. Church at 9:30. Friends invited.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/19/2005.

Potter, George W.   
Age 84, of Java Village, died March 17, 2005. Beloved husband of Jessie (nee
Schurr); father of Richard (Linda) Potter, William (Fay) Potter, Russel (Mary)
Potter; brother of the late Warren, James, Frank, Karl and Reed Potter. Also
survived by six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call
Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at W. S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358 W. Main
St., Arcade, where funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 PM. Interment
will be in Java Village Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Strykersville
Fire Department.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/19/2005.

Price, Alice M. (Kelly)   
March 18, 2005; wife of the late Robert Price; sister of Eileen Pomeroy and
the late Mary Kelly; daughter of the late Michael and Mary Jane Kelly;
daughter-in-law of Marion Price; dearest friend of Mary Jane Piechocki; also
survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday from 9-10 AM at the
(Buffalo Chapel) THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME, 1975 Seneca St. Prayers said
at 10 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Teresa's Church at
10:30. Mrs. Price was a member of St. Teresa's Women's Club.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/19/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Raczynski, Peter   
March 17, 2005 of Lancaster, N.Y. Beloved husband of the late Emily 'Mimi'
(nee Ambrose) Raczynski; dearest father of Beverly C. Tomasi; dear grandfather
of Joseph Peter Tomasi; brother of the late John (Florence) Raczynski and Vera
(late Harry) Binkowski; godfather of Aurelia Malach; dearest friend of Gary
(Mary), Vince, Tori and Bryce Kazmierczak; also survived by nieces, nephews,
friends and many former students. Family will be present to receive relatives
and friends on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J.
SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.). A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at Queen of Martyrs Church, 180
George Urban Blvd., at 9:30 AM. (Please assemble at church). Interment St.
Matthew's Cemetery. Mr. Raczynski was a Army veteran of WW II. If desired,
contributions may be made to the Franciscan Center, 1910 Seneca St., Buffalo
N.Y., 14210.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/19/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Reed, Harold H. "Bud"   
March 17, 2005; of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved husband of Audrey (nee Weidman);
dearest father of Michael and Paul. Family present at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK
FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (2 blocks South of William St.)
Sunday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday
at 11:15 AM at Infant of Prague R.C. Church, 921 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga.
Please assemble at Church. Entombment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/19/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Ruppert, Kenneth Edward   
March 13, 2005, age 88, at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington,
D.C., formerly of Cheektowaga, NY, devoted husband of Marjorie Ruppert of
Hyattsville, MD; beloved father of James K. Ruppert of Fairbanks, AK, Gail
Ruppert Houle of Hyattsville, MD, Kenneth L. Ruppert of West Seneca, NY and
the late Gary J. Ruppert; brother of Charles Ruppert, the late Eleanor
Schmocker and MaryAnn Fetes; he is also survived by eight grandchildren, two
great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Ruppert was
a World War II Air Force Veteran, an electrician, a teacher with the Buffalo
Public Schools, and a graduate of Buffalo State College. He will be greatly
missed. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated April 19 at 2 PM at the
Old Post Chapel, Ft. Myer, VA to be followed by Inurnment with military honors
at Arlington National Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/19/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Schultz, Peter P. "Pete"   
March 17, 2005, of West Seneca, NY; beloved husband of Viola M. (nee Lang);
dear father of Paul, David (Judy), Robert (Colleen), Karen (Joseph)
Sreniawski, and Gary Schultz of Ozark, MO.; brother of Steve (Mitzi) Schultz
and the late Charles (Zora) Schultz; dear grandfather of Christopher (Joyce),
Jennifer, Kelly, Megan, Matthew, Kyle, Joseph and Jackson; also survived by
numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service Monday at 9:00 AM from the SIECK
& MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, 825-5205. Relatives
and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Saturday and Sunday
2-4 and 7-9 PM. Pete was a WW II Veteran and a member of the 17th Airborne and
he received the Purple Heart in the European Theater. Donations may be made to
Hospice Buffalo Inc. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Orchard Park.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/19/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Seguin, Evelyn E. (Krupp)   
March 16, 2005; 100 years of age; wife of the late Fred J. Seguin; mother of
Mary Ann (Donald A.) Walch of Naples, NY and the late Carol C. (late John K.)
O'Connor and Janet F. (late Salvatore J.) Messina; beloved grandmother of Mary
Ann O'Connor, Maureen Mosher, Ellen Raczyk, Thomas O'Connor, Claire Nass,
Marcia Leonard, Melinda Messina, Maria Ronson and Douglas Messina; also
survived by 16 great-grandchildren and many dear friends at St. Mark's Church
in Buffalo. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS
FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave. at Tremonte in Kenmore where prayers will be
offered Monday morning at 9:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St.
Mark's Church (Woodward Ave. at Amherst St.) at 10:00 AM. Memorial
contributions may be made to Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Rd.,
Geneva, NY 14456.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/19/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Smith, Ray T.   
March 17, 2005, of Blasdell, NY; husband of the late Theresa (nee Ludlow);
beloved father of Judy (Dick) Krautsack, Dick (Pat) Smith, Donna (Chuck)
Haffner and Jane (Rob) Phillips; brother of the late Dudley and Emerson Smith;
also survived by 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, two
great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends received at The
LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd. and
Route 5) Hamburg, 627-2919, Sunday 3-8 PM, where funeral services will be held
Monday at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roswell Park
Cancer Institute or Hospice Buffalo. Charles A. Castiglia, Director
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/19/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Sweka, Kathryn (Holman)   
March 17, 2005, at age 99, beloved wife of the late William Sweka; dearest
mother of Marlene R. Sweka, Sally A. (Timothy) O'Connell, the late William
Sweka and the late Frances (late Robert) Spring; survived by five grandsons,
four granddaughters, four great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren;
predeceased by one granddaughter, four brothers and three sisters. Mass of
Christian Burial in Holy Angels Church, 348 Porter Ave., Monday at 10:30 AM.
Please assemble at church. Family present at BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC.,
3025 William St near Union Rd Cheektowaga Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers
are gratefully declined. Donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/19/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Szyca, Stella J. (Mikulewicz)   
March 17, 2005, beloved wife of the late August Szyca; and the late Leo
Makowski; dear mother of Marian (Edward) Deutschman, and the late Ronald
Makowski; dear grandmother of Neil (Karen), Eric (Michelle) Deutschman, Nina
(David) Silverstein; great-grandmother of Emily, Aaron, Graeme, Allison,
Andrew, Jonathan and Jenna; sister of the late Laura Weiss, late Victora
Mikulewicz, late Florence Mittlestadt; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral
service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St. near Union
Rd., Cheektowaga, Monday at 10:15 AM and in Resurrection Church at 11. Family
present Saturday and Sunday 4-8 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/19/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Szydlowski, Dorothy R. (Gusmann)   
March 17, 2005; of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved wife of 58 years to Felix
Szydlowski; dearest mother of Phil of Albuquerque, NM; Betty Ann (Ben)
Smykowski of Malta, NY; Mary Jane 'MJ' (Frank) Scheuttle and Therese (Mark)
Goodell of Williamsburg, VA; daughter of the late Bernard and Agnes Gusmann.
Sister of Norman 'Gus' (Christine) Gusmann and the late Raymond Gusmann.
Dorothy will be deeply missed by her seven grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and their families as well as all
her friends and colleagues. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R.
SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of William
St.) Monday at 9 AM and at St. Josaphat Church at 9:30 AM. Interment in St.
Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Flowers gratefully declined.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/19/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Taramasco, James John   
Suddenly, March 13, 2005. Beloved husband of Joyce M. (Korn) Taramasco Loving
father of James J. (Glenda), David J (Trish), Richard J (Annmarie) and Judyann
(Donald) Fitzgerald. Grandfather of Jeannette, Daniel, Matthew, Justin, Jarad,
Corey and Trevor Taramasco, Ryan, Chelsea and Brittney Fitzgerald. Brother of
Joan (Joseph) Wiggins and Armondo (Marguerite) Taramasco. Friends may call
Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC, 2480 Kensington Avenue,
Amherst. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 AM at Infant
of Prague Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the
Parkinson's Association & the Humane Society of the US.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/18/2005 - 3/20/2005.
Tomasi, Peter   
See Raczynski-Peter Notice
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/19/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Tyszka, Denise A. (Maurer)   
March 17, 2005. Beloved wife of Richard V. Tyszka; dearest mother of Brian
(fiancee Shannon), Michael, Shaun and Lindsay Tyszka. Cherished daughter of
Leonard and Dolores (Hess) Maurer; dear sister of Ronald (Peggy) Maurer, Ellen
(Michael) Swan, Joyce (David) Dycha, Lisa (Terry) Hunt. Daughter-in-law of
Edwin and Gloria Tyszka; sister-in-law of Sue (Ken) Kuzara. Also survived by
nieces, nephews and cousins. Services Monday at 9:15 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK
FUNERAL HOME INC, 3640 Clinton St (one block east of Union) and in
Resurrection RC Church at 10 AM. The family will be present on Saturday and
Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Denise was an active member of her parish and
former member of the Mother's Council.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/19/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Valenti, Peter J.   
March 16, 2005, son of the late Onofrio and Cosma (Riforgiato) Valenti;
brother of Ida (late Charles) Sacco, Paschal (Muriel), Nicholas (late
Antoinette) Valenti, the late Nancy Sardina, Joseph (late Irene) Valenti and
Lucy Longo; brother-in-law of Nicholas Longo. Beloved uncle of Joseph (Norma)
Sardina and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday 3-8 PM at the
JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME (East Chapel), 1361 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin),
where funeral services will be held Monday at 8:45 AM, followed by a Mass of
Christian Burial at Annunciation Church (Grant & Lafayette) at 9:30 AM.
Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/18/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Wollaber, Burnette C.   
Age 80 of Wheatfield, formerly of Cambria on March 16, 2005 in DeGraff
Hospital, son of the late Oscar and Myra (Burnette) Wollaber. A US Navy
Veteran, employed at the former Bell Aero Space in Wheatfield and a self
employed electrical contractor-HD Wollaber Electric. Survived by his wife,
Doris (Mueller) Wollaber, daughter, Carol (Robert) Lamb of Wilson; son,
Charles (Marcia) Wollaber of Cambria; granddaughter, Arianna Lamb; brother,
Harold (Sandy) Wollaber of Cambria; nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his
first wife, Helen (Schaal) Wollaber in 1974; and a brother, Kenneth Wollaber.
Visitation on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM with a Memorial Service at 7 PM with
the Pekin Fire Co. in the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Rd., (Bergholz) in
Wheatfield, where services will be conducted on Monday at 10:30 AM. Internment
in North Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wheatfield or Pekin Fire Co.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/19/2005.