OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 21 Mar 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: The Buffalo News http://www.buffalonews.com Anastasia, Mary A. (Claps) March 19, 2005, beloved mother of David M. and Richard D. Anastasia; loving grandmother of Sheryl, Michael C., Beth and Michael Anastasia; great-grandmother of Mia Anastasia; dear sister of the late Ralph Claps; sister-in-law of Carolyn Claps. The family will be present to receive friends on Monday from 7-9 PM and on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 8:15 AM and from St. Amelia Church at 9:00 AM. Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/20/2005 - 3/21/2005. Badaszewski, Emily (Siepierski) March 19, 2005, wife of the late Walter; loving mother of Deacon Robert (Leona) Badaszewski and Jacqueline (Kubisty); grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; sister of Mary Lewandowski, Jean Snuszka and the late Julia Kopacz, Fritz Sepper and Edward (Phyllis) Siepierski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1949 Clinton St. (three blocks west of S. Ogden St.) Wednesday 9 AM and St. Casimir's Church 9:30. Friends invited. Family present Tuesday 2-8 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/21/2005 - 3/22/2005. Behringer, Richard W. March 20, 2005; husband of the late Rose Elizabeth (Mangan) Behringer; father of Gretchen Wiederrecht of Silver Spring, MD and Patricia (James) Gorman of Winslow, ME; grandfather of James, Michael, Christopher, Matthew, Andrew, and Deirdre; great-grandfather of Gracelyn, Skye, Finnan and Emily; brother of Dorothy Behringer of Saratoga Springs, NY and the late Charles P. Behringer. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 6-8 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd) Williamsville. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock in St. Mark Church, 401 Woodward Ave., Buffalo. Please assemble at church. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/21/2005 - 3/22/2005. 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. Bojar, John F. Of Cheektowaga, March 20, 2005, beloved husband of the late Lorraine 'Sue' (Sokolinski) Bojar; devoted father of Susan (David) Swinarski and Ken (Darlene) Bojar; loving grandfather of Amy (Keith) Schanne, Jolene and Michael; great-grandfather of Ryan; dear brother of Dorothy Cichon; stepson of Michael Bergner; brother-in-law of Michael (Anna) Sokolinski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (three blocks east of Harlem Rd.) where prayers will be held Wednesday at 9:15 AM and in St. Bernard Church at 10 AM. Mr. Bojar was a member of the Cheektowaga Seniors. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/21/2005 - 3/22/2005. Booth, June C. (Covey) March 19, 2005, age 89, formerly of Rochester, NY, beloved wife of the late Robert Booth, Sr.; dear mother of Frederick (Kathy), Robert (Cynthia) and the late Elizabeth Booth; loving grandmother of Karen, Kevin, Kelly and Ryan; sister of Bruce (Kathy) Covey. Private Memorial Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/21/2005. Bota, Phyllis C. (Ahrens) March 20, 2005, of Grand Island, wife of the late Joseph J. Bota; mother of Lynn (Brett) Lombardo and Larry (Deborah) Bota, both of Grand Island; grandmother of Cory and Cortney Bota, Kerry Evans, Jr., Kyle and Kelly Greene; great-grandmother of Kerry III and Kody Evans, Kameron and Kelsey Greene. Friends may call Tuesday only 5-8 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. Graveside Services will be held at a later date. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The American Heart Assn. or The American Lung Assn. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/21/2005. Colosi, Peter J. Of the Town of Tonawanda N.Y., March 19, 2005. Beloved husband of Jane (nee Nieman) Colosi; father of Donald, Michael (Mary Beth) and Kevin Colosi; grandfather of Timothy; brother of Nancy (late Robert) Plumeri, Jerry (Patricia), the late Ronald and Robert Colosi. Friends received Sunday from 5-8 PM and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.), where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:15 and in St. Andrew's Church at 9:45. Flowers gratefully declined. Mr. Colosi was a U.S. Navy veteran, a retired employee of The Buffalo News and a member of American Legion A.J. Jurek Post. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/20/2005 - 3/21/2005. Crawford, Lisa (Ward) March 18, 2005, beloved wife of David Crawford; dear mother of Matthew Pawelski; loving daughter of John and Eileen (McCracken) Ward; sister of Dr. John (Debra) Ward, Madonna (Michael) Giardina and Cindy Alba; daughter-in-law of Jack and Harriett (Crist) Crawford; also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call Sunday from 7-9 PM and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 9:00 AM at St. John Vianney Church (please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Roswell Park Institute. Lisa was an active member of the Alpha Group of St. Stephen's Church in Grand Island. She worked at Catholic Charities several years. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/20/2005 - 3/21/2005. Crowe, Katherine M. March 17, 2005; wife of the late Raleigh; dear mother of David (Helen), Dianne Winkler (Kenneth) and Roger (Sandra); also nine grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; sister of Eleanor Tinkham and Johanna Klepp (James) and the late Margaret Lange. Memorial services are planned for a later date. Memorial tributes Beaumont Hospice, 3601 W. 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073. Arrangements A.J. DESMOND & SONS, Troy, MI (248-362-2500). View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/20/2005 - 3/21/2005. Decker, Catherine E. (McNerney) March 19, 2005, beloved wife of the late Joseph S. Decker, Jr.; loving mother of Dorothy M. (late William E.) Snyder; cherished grandmother of William J. (Gail) Snyder, Charles E. (Marilyn) Snyder and the late Gary Snyder; cherished great-grandmother of six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday at 8:30 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3640 Clinton St. (one block east of Union Rd.) and in Fourteen Holy Helpers R.C. Church at 9 AM. Family will be present Monday only from 2-4 and 7-9. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd. 14227 are appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/21/2005. Domino, Victoria (Jaskier) March 18, 2005; beloved wife of Raymond; dear mother of David (Jeannie) and Nancy (Earl) Dean; loving grandmother of Pamela, Kearney and Lesley; great-grandmother of Frankie; sister of Dorothy Zastempowski and Arthur (Dorothy) Jaskier; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.) Wednesday at 9:30 AM and St. Barnabas Church at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Family present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mrs. Domino was a member of the Maryvalers Senior Citizens Club. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/20/2005 - 3/21/2005. Dziob, Eileen L. (Szczerbowski) Of Hamburg, NY; March 18, 2005; daughter of Jean Kaziel Szczerbowski and the late Anthony; mother of Kevin (Shannon) Cross and Mark Dziob. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC. (Hamburg Chapel), 207 Main St., where funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10:30 AM. Mrs. Dziob was a Telephone Pioneer. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/20/2005 - 3/21/2005. Garner, Catherine E. (Balliet) Of Blasdell, NY, March 19, 2005, beloved wife of the late Edward J. Garner; loving mother of Darleen A. Feltges, John E. (Karen) Garner, Janice L. (Arthur) Beard and the late Edward Hearp; cherished grandmother of Ethan, Calder, Shad, Kelly, Keri, Justin and Brandon; also survived by three great-grandchildren; sister of Evelyn. The family will receive friends Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Services Tuesday 11 AM in Windom Community Church, 3766 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park. Friends invited. Memorials made to Hospice. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/21/2005. Gladysz, Roman S. March 20, 2005; dear brother of the late Vincent Gladysz and Irene (Leonard) Gonshor; dearest uncle of Ronald Gonshor and Gloria (Everett) Wisniewski; great uncle of Robert and Brian. Funeral from the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St., (near Grant) Wednesday 9 AM and Assumption Church at 9:30. Friends are invited. Family will be present Tuesday only 4-8 PM. Donations to the Assumption Church Preservation fund are preferred. Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery Published in the Buffalo News from 3/21/2005 - 3/22/2005. Gugino Jr., Carmelo Of Orchard Park, NY, March 19, 2005, beloved husband of 63 years to Elizabeth (Woodnutt); loving father of Frances G. Schermerhorn, Elizabeth G. Gable and Jessica G. Gugino; grandfather of Koren S. Smith, Eric G. Schermerhorn, Nell E. and J. Nathaniel Gable; great-grandfather of Ashley E., Brett R. and Derick G. Schermerhorn, Candace and Garrett Smith; also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Services in St. Mark's Episcopal Church (next to funeral home) Wednesday 11:30 AM. Friends invited. Mr. Gugino was founder and President of Dinaire Corporation. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/20/2005 - 3/22/2005. Gurbacki, Katherine Ann "Katie" March 20, 2005, beloved daughter of Mary Ann Piske Gurbacki (Edward) Sawyer and Robert (Jennifer) Gurbacki; dear granddaughter of Sister Anne Mary Piske, O.P. and the late Donald Piske and Aline Borowiak Jacobs and the late Edward Jacobs; loving sister of Karrie, Kayla, Jack and twin of David Gurbacki. Friends may call at the SCHLAGER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4614 Main St., Snyder where the family will be present Tuesday from 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9. Friends are invited to assemble Thursday morning 9:30 at Christ the King Church, Main and Lamarck for a Funeral Blessing. If desired, memorials may be made to The S.P.C.A. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/21/2005 - 3/23/2005. Hager, Carol A. (Diamond) Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest March 18, 2005, beloved wife of the late Alfred Cumpston and Paul Hager; devoted mother of Tina M. (Robert) Donovan, Tammy L. Cumpston, Jennifer A. (William) Barren and William H. Hager; cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Melfred and Marion Diamond; dear sister of Noreen (Daniel) Armstrong and Lynn Yaskow; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Tuesday from 4-8 PM where the funeral and services will be held on Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/21/2005. Hanny, Eleanor Jane March 19, 2005, of South Buffalo, NY, aunt of Tracy Metro (Michael), Christine, Matthew, Ray, Daniel; Kathleen Hannes (Lance), Eric, Andrew; David Hanny (Mary Jo), Krista, David; Margaret Mary Metro, Christopher; Charles Hanny (Joan), Teri, Charles, Kevin; Russell Hanny (Betsy), Sarah, Katherine; Paul Hanny (Cory). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at 10 AM from St. Benedict's Church. Friends invited. No prior visitation. Please assemble at church. Arrangements by the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/21/2005. Harris, L. Jack March 20, 2005, beloved husband of Helen L. (nee Annable); loving father of Kathy (John) Toth, Jacque (John) Heferle and Lisa (Ethan) Lillin; devoted grandfather of Michael, Andrew, Daniel Toth, Craig Schmittendorf, Cole Heferle and James, Jack, Haley Lillin. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 8440 Main St., (near Harris Hill Rd.). Funeral services will be held Thursday from Clarence United Methodist Church, 10205 Greiner Rd., Clarence, NY 14031 at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made in Mr. Harris' memory to Hospice Foundation or Clarence United Methodist Church Building Fund. Online register book at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/21/2005 - 3/23/2005. Heffernan, John J. March 20, 2005, husband of the late Rita (DeSpirt) Heffernan; dear father of Michele O. (Jad) Cordes, Rev. John J., O.S.F., Peter M., Laurie Ann (Andrew C.) Tarnell and Stephen C. (Eileen) Heffernan; grandfather of eight grandchildren; brother of the late Hilda, Frances Weppner, Margaret Seymour and James P. Heffernan. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 6-9 PM at the VANDERCHER & DICK FUNERAL HOME, 2549 Main St. The family asks that you join them for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in St. Benedict's Church on Wednesday at 11:30 AM. Entombment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The John J. and Rita Heffernan Scholarship Fund at Canisius College. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/21/2005 - 3/22/2005. James, Margaret M. "Peg" March 19, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved wife of the late John James; survived by many dear friends and cousins. Friends may call Tuesday 6-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/21/2005. Kaminski, Audrey M. (Wing) Of Springville, NY, March 16, 2005; loving mother of Dianne (fiance Rich Ranic) Kaminski, Donald (Mary) Kaminski, Darlene (Carl) Oszust, and Pamela (Robert) Rizzo; dear grandmother to 19 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; daughter of the late Elmer and Evelyn (nee Quinn) Wing; sister of Patricia (Robert) Hartman, Suzanne (Charles) Mann and the late David (Janet) Wing; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Monday from 2-4 and 7-8:30 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave., where a prayer service will be held at 8:30 PM. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery will be private. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/20/2005 - 3/21/2005. Kovach, Joseph A. March 19, 2005, beloved husband of Julie Kovach; dear father of Joan (Carmen) Durso, Karen (James) Wilkinson and Eileen (Delyle) Leo; grandfather of seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; brother of Julia Lockwood and the late Elizabeth, George, Vera and James. The family will be present to receive friends Monday 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 Tuesday at 8:45 AM and from St. James Church, Depew, at 9:30 AM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/20/2005 - 3/21/2005. Lucas, Leonard B. "Bob" Age 76, of Canandaigua, died Saturday, March 19, 2005 at the Veterans Medical Center in Canandaigua, NY. He resided in the area since 1947. He served with the USMC from 1946-1949 and attained the rank of Sergeant. He served as a parachute rigger and radio operator. He was a proud member of the American Legion. His greatest passion was reading. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger years. He is survived by his two sisters, Nancy and Laverne Lucas Sevilla of Cheektowaga, Claris and Gary Crawford of Syracuse; one brother, George and Karen Lucas, Jr. of Nunda; also surviving are six nephews. Friends of Bob Lucas may call from 7-9 Monday, March 21 at the WEEKS FUNERAL HOME, Warsaw where an American Legion Service will take place at 6:45 PM. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 2:00 PM with the Rev. Royce Cheney officiating. Burial will be in the Warsaw Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the VA Medical Center Library at 400 Fort Hill Ave., Canandaigua, NY 14424. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/21/2005. Lynch, Robert P. March 19, 2005, beloved husband of Ceil (Folan); dear father of James 'Matches' (Sandra) Lynch; loving grandfather of Patrick and Carrie Lynch; brother of Elizabeth (Lex) Bossman, Jack (Esther) Lynch and the late Eleanor (late Clarence) Wallace, late Margaret (late Arthur) Miles, late Catherine (late Richard) Bossman and the late Mary (late Alfred 'Alfie') Wright; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd., Wednesday at 8:30 AM and from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 9:00 AM. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/21/2005 - 3/22/2005. Manz, Richard S. Suddenly, March 19, 2005, in Sarasota, FL, of Williamsville, NY, beloved husband of Rosemarie (nee Drozdz) Manz; father of Dr. Lisa A. (Gerard Dulac) Manz-Dulac of Michigan and Richard P. (Veronica) Manz of Hawaii; grandfather of G.R., T.J. and Dominic Dulac; Kayla and Ashley Manz; son of the late Philip and Mary (nee Bartha) Manz; son-in-law of Raymond and the late Alice Biernacki; brother-in-law of John (Kathleen) Drozdz; dear friend and cousin of Linda and Michael Burke; also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial in St. Edmund's Church, 530 Ellicott Creek Rd., Wednesday at 12 Noon. Memorials in Richard's memory may be sent to Kenmore Rotary Foundation, Inc., 3200 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore, NY 14217. Mr. Manz was a U.S. Army veteran, a 50-year member of The Erie County Bar Association and a member and past President of The Kenmore Rotary Club. Arrangements by the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/21/2005 - 3/22/2005. Maryniak, Chester J. March 18, 2005, beloved husband and eternal soul mate to Teresa H. (Pinkowski) Maryniak; dedicated and devoted father of Paul, Mikki, Jenny, Marge, Tim, Mike, Marlene, Jimmy and the late Peter; also survived by 10 grandchildren; brother of Gertrude Murphy and predeceased by siblings, Ben, Teddy and Sister Mary Yolanda (Caroline) Maryniak. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Wednesday at 9:15 AM and in Holy Name of Jesus Church at 10 AM. Family present Monday 6-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9. Mr. Maryniak was a Chairman of Bingo of the parish and active in the parish. Flowers gratefully declined. Mr. Maryniak was a WWII veteran. Entombment St. Stanislaus Marian Mausoleum. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/21/2005 - 3/22/2005. Merkling, Albertine (Fuetsch) March 20, 2005, age 96, wife of the late Harold Merkling; mother of the late Paul (Lorraine) Merkling and the late Neil (Barbara) Merkling; predeceased by three brothers and one sister; also survived by nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday morning at 9:30 in SS. Peter and Paul Church, Williamsville (please assemble at church). Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to The Dominican Nuns of Perpetual Rosary, 335 Doat St., Buffalo, NY 14211. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/21/2005. Merrilees, Jeanette E. (Church) Of Lancaster, NY, March 19, 2005, beloved wife of the late Dr. William H. Merrilees; loving mother of Robert (Kathy), Roberta (Norman) Frendberg, Virginia (Kenneth) Frederick, Jack, Beth (Richard) Jobe, Jane (Kenneth) O'Brien and the late Patricia; grandmother of 11; sister of Norma Joyce and the late Ruth, Bernice and Richard (Carol). Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL & LOECHER INC. FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 with a Mass of Christian Burial being celebrated at St. Mary's R.C. Church Wednesday morning at 9:30. (Please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hospice Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/20/2005 - 3/21/2005. Nowakowski, Richard J. March 20, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of the late Lorraine (nee Falkowski); dearest father of Ronald, Carl (Lisa), Tom, Joe (fiancee Brenda Frederickson) and the late Kimberly; grandfather of Michael, Brian, Gregory, Nicholas, Adam and Brittany 'Pucci'; son of the late Joseph and Martha Nowakowski; brother of the late Alice (late Richard) Wesolowski, Theresa Fronckowiak and Dianna (William) Zent; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (two blocks south of William St.) Wednesday at 9 AM and at St. Josaphat's R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Entombment in St. Adalbert Cemetery, Lancaster. Family present Tuesday only 2-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/21/2005 - 3/22/2005. Orzel, Anna (Adamska) March 20, 2005, beloved wife of the late Maximillian M. Orzel; dearest mother of Michael M. (Wendy 'Pam'), Joseph H. and Anthony J. Orzel; sister of the late Walter Adamski and Irene Adamska. The family will be present Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:45 AM and from Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel at 9:30. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Alzheimer's Assn. of WNY. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/21/2005 - 3/22/2005. Shear, James R. March 19, 2005, of Depew, NY, husband of Catherine M. (nee Thomas) Shear; dearest father of Mary (Donald) Wicka and Richard (Maureen) Shear; loving grandfather of two grandchildren; brother of Marianne (James) Tranter. The family will be present Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6050 Transit Rd. where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial from Sacred Heart Church (Bowmansville) at 10 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/20/2005 - 3/21/2005. Sheppard, Frieda E. Age 101; March 19, 2005 of Buffalo, NY; sister of the late Carrie Warren and Thomas Sheppard; aunt of Donald (Diana) Warren, Joseph (late Linda) Hain, Jonathan Hain, Christopher Warren and Don Warren; also survived by many other nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. Miss Sheppard was a member of a Betsy Ross Levant Chapter No. 695 O.E.S. under whose auspices a service will be held on Tuesday evening at 8:00 PM followed by funeral services at 8:15 PM. Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/20/2005 - 3/21/2005. Thomas, Christina M. (Pautler) of Depew, March 16, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Donald C. Thomas. Devoted mother of Valerie Teresi, David (Gail) Thomas and the late Susan Kleiboer. Loving grandmother of 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Margaret Dauer, the late Aurelia Ott, Emmiline Smith and Roman Pautler. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation with family in the EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in St James Church, 496 Terrace Blvd, Depew, Wednesday at 9:30 AM (Please assemble at church). Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/20/2005 - 3/21/2005. Tomczak, Leonard J. March 19, 2005, beloved son of the late Stephen and Janina; dearest brother of the late Matthew (Val), Henry (late Michalene), late Halina, Jane (late John) Wroblewski, Rich and Stephen (Dorothy) Tomczak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services were private. Arrangements by the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/21/2005. Vivolo, Raffaele "Ralph" Of Lackawanna, NY; entered into rest March 18, 2005; beloved husband of Rosolina (nee Buccino) Vivolo; devoted father of Joseph Vivolo and Dominic (Tina) Vivolo; cherished grandfather of Gabriella Rosolina and Dominic Raffaele; loving son of the late Giuseppe and Madelena (nee Capone) Vivolo; dear brother of Vincenzo (Concetta), Stefano (Mamie), Michaela (Giuseppe) DiCapua, Aniello (Terese) and the late Lucia (late Luigi) Patrone, Antonio (late Antonia) and Alfonso (Antoinetta) Vivolo; fond brother-in-law of Lorenzo (Graziella), Antonio (Carmelina) and the late Francesco (Concetta) and Carmine (Concetta) Buccino; 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 Sunday and Monday from 4-8 PM, where the funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 10:30 o'clock. Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Ralph was a member of the Lake Erie Italian Club. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/20/2005 - 3/21/2005. Vohwinkel, Beatrice M. In Cheektowaga, NY, March 21, 2005, beloved wife of Frederick H. Vohwinkel; dearest mother of Pamela (Bruce) Clarke and the late Judith Vohwinkel; grandmother of Kimberly, Guy (Amy) Vohwinkel; great-grandmother of Rachel and Tyler Vohwinkel. Friends may call Tuesday 2-7 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington Ave. Amherst, NY. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday from St. Aloysius Gonzaga RC Church at 10 AM. Memorials to the American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/21/2005 - 3/22/2005. Ward, Catherine E. (Bonafede) Of Derby, NY, March 18, 2005, wife of the late Eugene T. Ward; mother of Eugene Jr., Catherine, Mary (Robert) Cummins, Suzanne (Thomas) Morabito and Tina (James) Weaver; sister of Joseph (Sandy), Bernadette (Daniel) Kowal, Anthony and the late Vincent Bonafede; also survived by 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Vincent de Paul Church, North Evans, Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Visitation at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/20/2005 - 3/21/2005. Wayda, Julia March 20, 2005, daughter of the late Roman and Mary Wayda; dearest sister of Anna (late Michael) Kitsock, Pearl, Michael and the late Bessie, Catherine and John Wayda; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (three blocks east of Harlem) where services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 AM and at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church at 11:00 AM. Panachyda services Tuesday at 8:00 PM. Donations in Julia's memory may be made to St. Nicholas Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/21/2005. Wierzbowski, Jane J. (nee Gorczynski) Of Orchard Park, NY; entered into rest March 18, 2005; beloved wife of the late Bohdan Wierzbowski; devoted mother of Frank (Dianne) Wierzbowski and Joanne M. (Edward) Paolini; cherished grandmother of Ethan and Whitney Wierzbowski and Jessica and Valerie Paolini; loving daughter of the late Sabin and Josephine (nee Jarosz) Gorczynski; dear sister of the late Richard (late Helen), Adolph and Walter (Steffie) Gorczynski; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. (near Lake Ave.) on Sunday from 7-9 PM and Monday from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 3148 Abbott Rd. (near Lake Ave.) on Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock (please assemble of church). Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. getlogo,lo0240 Published in the Buffalo News from 3/20/2005 - 3/21/2005. Williams, Martha "Red" (Miller) Suddenly, March 17, 2005, survived by her daughter Leverda Jones (Marty C.) of Lancaster, NY; brother Edgar Miller of Buffalo, NY; granddaughter Hailey Jones; grandson Marcellus D. Jones of Lancaster, NY and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation Tuesday 11 AM to 5 PM at H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY INC., 968 Jefferson Ave. Family will be present Wednesday at First Missionary Baptist, 1463 Genesee St. at 11 AM where funeral services will follow at 12 Noon. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/20/2005 - 3/22/2005. Woodhouse, Jean E. (McRobert) March 19, 2005, wife of the late James H. Woodhouse; mother of Marcia (Robert) Irish, Harry (Claudia) Woodhouse of Vero Beach, FL and Oliver (Carolyn) Woodhouse-Grin, M.D. of Grand Rapids, MI; also survived by 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date to be announced. Memorials to Brothers of Mercy Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/21/2005.