OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 23 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 Anderson, Alice (Elsie) March 18, 2005; wife of the late Floyd Anderson; mother of the late June Hansen; dear sister of Harry, Kenneth (Lorraine) and the late Elmer, Norman, Herbert, Lester, Arthur and Lawrence Elsie also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at SCHLAGER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3060 Abbott Rd., (between Lake & Willet) where family will be present Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Friends are invited to attend funeral services Thursday at 2 o'clock. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/22/2005 - 3/23/2005. Bebenek, Frances V. Parwolski March 23, 2005; beloved wife of the late Matthew Bebenek; devoted mother of Barbara (Donald) Argy; sister of Veronica Kritz, Clara Denise, Florence Czaplicki and Catherine Kaczmarek; sister-in-law of Estelle Czech; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service from CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 855 Englewood Ave., Friday 9:30 AM and at St. Josephs Church (University Heights) at 10 AM followed by interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Family present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Gifts in Mrs. Bebenek's memory made to The Alzheimer's Assn. of WNY or towards Masses appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/23/2005 - 3/24/2005. Belter, Michael A. Of South Wales, NY, March 22, 2005, beloved son of Lorraine A. (Grimmer) and the late Edward Belter, Sr.; brother of Edward A. (Teresa) Belter, Jr.; uncle of Austin L. Belter; also survived by loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora, where funeral services will be held Friday at 1 PM. Michael was a Crossing Guard for the East Aurora Police Dept. at East Aurora Middle School. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 3/23/2005 - 3/24/2005. Bennett Jr., Edward A. March 19, 2005; beloved husband of Marie A. (nee Powers) Bennett; dearest father of Edward Bennett, Julie (Mike) Fronczak, Timothy and the late Patrick Bennett; grandfather of Steven Bennett and Andrew Fronczak; brother of Joan (Ray) Tartick; brother-in-law of Thomas (Susan) Powers; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Thursday 3-5 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee Street (two blocks East of Union Rd.) where funeral services will be held Friday at 9:30 AM. A Memorial Mass will be offered Monday at 9:30 AM in Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, Depew, NY. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the St. Luke's Mission of Mercy. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/23/2005 - 3/24/2005. Chmielewski, Nicholas C. Of Strykersville, NY, March 20, 2005, loving son of Jeffrey and Colleen (Mad- ison) Chmielewski; beloved brother of Benjamin Chmielewski; cherished grandson of Joseph and Barbara Chmielewski, and Thomas and Bonnie Madison; loving nephew of Carolyn (Stewart) Hamilton, Sean Madison and Don Elkins, Margo Doughty and Mike Niles; also survived by loving aunts, uncles, cousins, classmates and friends. Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4, 7-9 PM at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., E. Aurora where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Women's & Children's Hospital ICU Unit or the Olmstead Center. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/22/2005 - 3/23/2005. Curtin, John E. March 22, 2005 of Amherst, NY, beloved husband of Joyce (Christ) Curtin; father of David (Tonja) and Michael (Marla) Curtin; grandfather of Lynsey, Sarah Jaye, Jessica and Jaida; brother of Ronald (Beatrice) Curtin. Friends may call Thursday and Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at STEPHAN-BURNS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 266 East St., at Austin. Friends are invited to assemble Saturday at 9 AM in St. Leo the Great R.C. Church, 885 Sweet Home Rd., Amherst, for a prayer blessing. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. John was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War and member of the American Legion F.J. Donovan Post #1626 and retired from the Buffalo Creek Railroad and Williamsville School District. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/23/2005 - 3/24/2005. De'Aeth, Alice C. (Curran) Of Wilmington, NC; formerly of Kenmore, NY; March 19, 2005; beloved wife of 52 years to George De'Aeth; dear mother of Scott R. De'Aeth (Nancy) of Westborough, MA, Owen G. De'Aeth of Denver, CO and Barbara Panico (Frank) of Syracuse, NY; sister of Barbara Hurtig (John) of Pueblo, CO, James Curran (Barbara) of Cypress Landing, NC and William Curran (Linda) of The Cliffs, SC; grandmother of six grandchildren. Family will receive friends Saturday, Mary 26, 6-8 PM at the ANDREWS MARKET STREET CHAPEL, Wilmington, NC, ( (910) 762-7788). Published in the Buffalo News on 3/23/2005. DiPasquale, Rosario "Russell" Age 80, March 22, 2005 of Wheatfield, NY, formerly of Buffalo, NY. Husband of the late Marian E. (Dibble) DiPasquale, father of Russell 'Chico' (Roseann) DiPasquale of Las Vegas, NV and Sharon A. (John Dolphin) DiPasquale of Wheatfield, NY; man's best friend and Papa to Nicholas, and Squeak fondly known as Mr. D. to Crissy and Stephen Sangudolce, John (Melba) Dolphin and Lisa (John) Della Valle; brother of Jack (late Trudy) DiPasquale of Angola, NY and Dominic (Frances) DiPasquale of Amherst, NY; also survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by four brothers Sebastian (late Pauline) DiPasquale, Joseph (late Mamie) DiPasquale, Jim (late Margaret) DiPasqulae and John (late Florence) Dipasquale and two sisters Anna (late Scrape) Cucinotta and Mamie Ryszykow. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at MJ COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Rd., Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin Monday, March 28 at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM in Prince of Peace Church, 1055 Military Rd., Niagara Falls, NY. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cheektowaga, NY. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Niagara Frontier Hospice, Inc., 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/23/2005 - 3/25/2005. Englert, Mark C. Suddenly, March 22, 2005; brother of Margaret (Peter) Grant, William Englert, Kathleen (Vincent) Tagliarino, John (Anne) Englert, and the late Stephen and Alfred Englert Jr.; also survived by nieces and nephews; son of the late Alfred and Kathryn Englert; brother-in-law of Susan Englert. Funeral service from The CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 855 Englewood Ave., Tonawanda, Friday at 10:30 AM. Friends are invited. Family present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Gifts in Mr. Englert's memory made to The Brighton Fire Co., Dexter Terrace, Tonawanda, NY 14150, would be appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/23/2005 - 3/24/2005. Furman, Florence (Koralewski) March 23, 2005, wife of the late Henry Sr.; dear mother of Marcella (Eugene) Lazzaro and Henry Jr. (Charlene); grandmother of Henry III and April; sister of Adele (Henry) Muczenski and the late Jerry (late Florence) Koral and Leona (late Edward) Zabrocki; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation from The PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd., (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.), Thursday, 4-8 PM where a service will take place Friday at 9 AM, followed by a Rite of Commendation at St. Barnabas Church at 9:30. A Memorial Mass will take place at the church Thursday, March 31 at 10 AM. Mrs. Furman was a member of St. Barnabas Senior Citizens. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/23/2005 - 3/24/2005. Gellerson, Gertrude S. of Eden, NY March 22, 2005; wife of the late Philip Gellerson; mother of David (Rita) Gellerson and Ethel; grandmother of David, Kevin and Gregory; sister-in-law of Audrey Baicco; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LOOMIS OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC. MEMORIAL CHAPELS, 1820 Seneca St. Funeral service private. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/23/2005. Guadian, Antonia of Buffalo, NY, March 21, 2005, beloved wife of the late Apolinar; devoted mother of Esther, Judy, Miriam and the late Mike Nieves; cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Jesus and Alejandrina (Nieves) Lorenzo; dear sister of Enriqueta Gonzalez and the late Fautino, Pedro, Francisco, Angelica, Josefina, Martina Vera and Pedro Lorenzo; also survived by relatives and many friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer on Thursday from 12 Noon-5 PM where a Jehovah's Witness Service will immediately follow. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/23/2005. 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. 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. Harris, Lee F. Of Tonawanda TWP., March 22, 2005, beloved husband of the late Dolores A. Pszonak Harris; dear father of Nancy (Bill) Hughes of Almond, NY, David (Donna) Harris of Colden, NY, grandfather of Leah (Joseph) McKissock, Benjamin, Rachel Harris, Jennifer , Beth and Kari Nelson; great-grandfather of Joseph and Matthew McKissock and Jack Hart; brother of the late Joan Lasser and Larry (Carolyn) Harris; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Wednesday 7-9, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. All are invited to a Memorial Mass at St. Edmund's R.C. Church, 530 Ellicott Creek Rd., Tonawanda, Monday 1 PM, please assemble at church. Interment Elmlawn Cemetery, Kenmore, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/23/2005 - 3/27/2005. Heltz, Betty M. (Shelton) of Lake View, NY, March 20, 2005. Wife of the late Melvin Heltz. Mother of George (Mary), Betty (Ralph) Beardsley, John (Sarah), Thomas ( Bernadette), James, Nancy (Tommy) Burgess, Catherine Haines, Barbara, Paul (Pamela), David, Leonard, Brenda McCarthy and the late Charles and Merle Heltz. Sister of the late Vivian Kershaw and Mary Lapi. Also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC, 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Saturday at 10 AM. No prior visitation. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/23/2005 - 3/24/2005. Hoffman Jr., Stanley J. March 22, 2005, of South Wales, NY. Beloved husband of Mary 'Marge' Carducci Hoffman; father of Dr. Christine (Ron) Blockley and the late Jeffrey David Hoffman; brother of Diane Hoffman, Barbara (John) LaRusch, Jr., Michelle Bradford and the late Richard; grandfather of Noah and Sophia Blockley; dearest friend of Sandra Hoeckh; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora, on Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where prayers will be said on Wednesday at 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, 520 Oakwood Ave., E. Aurora, at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., would be appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/23/2005 - 3/27/2005. Kendall, Marion C. (Currie) March 21, 2005, age 105; beloved wife of the late Luther H. Kendall; beloved mother of Richard (Deborah) Kendall and Nancy (Richard) Steger; loving grandmother of Leslie (Steve) Sims, Rick (Pam) Kendall, JoAnn (Scott) Brewer, Laurie (Scott) Kerns, Sue (Joe) Halberstadt and Esther T. Kendall; also survived by 12 great-grandchildren. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service and interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marion's memory may be made to the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 3/23/2005. Leydecker, Edith S. Gillespie March 22, 2005, wife of the late Jerome F. Leydecker; mother of Jane E. (John) Glavin, Judy A. (John) O'Neil, and Peggy (Dan) Zawistowski; grandmother of Kathy Ward, Beth Sansone, John Glavin, Chris, Tracy, Paul Zawistowski and Kim Raid; also survived by eight great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; sister of Marjorie Ross. Private funeral service and interment was held under the direction of CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC. Gifts in Mrs. Leydecker's memory made to the SPCA would be appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/23/2005. Loos, Clarence J. March 21, 2005 of the Town of Tonawanda, NY. Husband of the late Louise B. Loos. Father of Beverly (Nicholas) Sciortino, James (Ellen), John (Susan) and late Kathleen Loos. Also survived by seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Brother of the late Joseph Loos. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME INC, 280 Grover Cleveland Highway at N. Bailey where services will be held Friday at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/23/2005 - 3/24/2005. Lucas, Isabelle March 17, 2005. The family will receive friends Friday, 11:00 AM. Funeral to follow at 12:00 noon from Promiseland Baptist Church, 227 High St. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES, 347 Peckham St., 845-5545. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/23/2005. Majtyka, Martha (Maroney) March 21, 2005; beloved wife of the late Maryan 'Blackie Majtyka; dear mother of Joanne Thompson (Bob Ranic) and Jeff (Jayne) Majtyka; loving grandmother of Bill and Sean Thompson; predeceased by three sisters and one brother; dear aunt of Greg Markey, Edward 'EJ Travis and Michele Clifford. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-8 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, (Buffalo Chapel), 2397 Seneca St. where a Prayer Service will be held Thursday at 11 AM. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the W.N.Y. Dialysis, 3801 Taylor Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/22/2005 - 3/23/2005. Mizerkiewicz, Richard R. March 21, 2005. Beloved husband of Joan (Lubecki) Mizerkiewicz. Loving father of Michelle Cybulski, Dawn Wiesner, Debbie Mizerkiewicz and Denise (Harold) Lillie. Loving grandfather of Angela, Jennifer, Heather, Jessica, Scott, and Stephanie, great grandfather of Madison. Dear brother of Eugene Mize, Carol (Wes) De Lavalle and Diane (Rick) Keller. Good friend of Daniel Jaroszewski. Also survived by nieces and nephews, Funeral Services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC, 2005 Clinton St (corner South Ogden) Friday at 9 AM. Mr. Mizerkiewicz was a retiree of the City of Buffalo Buildings Division. Visitation Thursday 3-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/23/2005. Munich, Michael March 21, 2005 of Lackawanna N.Y. Beloved husband of the late Catherine D. (nee Kokanovich); dearest father of Michael S. (Diana) and Steven J. (Tracey); grandfather of Adam, Lyndsay and Catherine; son of the late John and Ljubica (nee Tomasevich) Munich; brother of Mildred Bowen and the late Paul (late Martha), Samuel, Angeline (late Celestine) Shea and Stojan (late Helen); also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services from COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna N.Y., Friday morning at 9:30 and from St. Stephen's Serbian Orthodox Church at 10. Mr. Munich was a over 50 year member of St. Stephen's Church Kosta Manjolovich Choir, board member and active member of Senior Club, Matthew Glab Post and Hillcrest Seniors; also a retired West Seneca West Teacher. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM with Pomen Thursday 8:15 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to St. Stephen's Serbian Church Sunday School in Michael's name. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/22/2005 - 3/23/2005. Myers, Lee A. Age 92, of Buffalo, March 21, 2005 following a long illness, husband of the late Ruth (nee Schrader) Myers; father of Margot L. Hirsch of Amherst and Marleen (Donald) Prohaska of North Tonawanda; also survived by eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. There will be no prior visitation. A private Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of the Elms in Elmlawn Cemetery followed by a private internment. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Associaton of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Dr., Suite 6, Williamsville, NY 14221. Arrangegments by JOHN O. ROYH FUNERAL HOME INC., Tonawanda, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/23/2005. Nitterauer, Sharon Ammon Age 57, March 19, 2005, in Sarasota, FL, wife of James M. Nitterauer; mother of Scott (Celeste) and Adam (Josie) Nitterauer, both of Sarasota, FL; stepmother of Robin Hunter of Los Angeles, CA; grandmother of Addison Nitterauer; sister-in-law of John T. Nitterauer and David E. Nitterauer of Buffalo, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238. Memorial Services Friday, April 1, at 5:30 PM at JENNINGS FUNERAL HOME, 5750 Swift Rd., Sarasota, FL Published in the Buffalo News from 3/22/2005 - 3/23/2005. Olena, Arnold T. March 21, 2005; beloved husband of the late Nathalie H. 'Bumpy (nee French) Olena; dearest father of Laura (James) Mixter, Douglas (Lois) Olena, Kenneth (Kate) Olena, S. Randle (Anne) Olena and Marion Olena; loving grandfather of nine grandchildren; brother of Audrey Logan of Hanover, NH. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, April 12, at 4:00 PM in St. Paul's Cathedral, 155 Pearl Street, Buffalo, NY. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Arrangements AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online register book at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/22/2005 - 3/23/2005. Pazzaglia, Ray March 21, 2005, beloved husband of Martha 'Marty (nee Fleming) Pazzaglia; dearest father of Karren (Charles) Firsch, Barb (David) Pazzaglia-Pulley, Lance (Shelly) Pazzaglia, Kitty (Marty) Neureuther; loving grandfather of 17 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; brother of James (Martha) Pazzaglia and Genevieve (Michael) Kazimeriak; also survived by a host of brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family will be present on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Drive where Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM. Friends invited. On line register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/23/2005 - 3/24/2005. Pellegrino, Patricia M. (Fadale) Of Lackawanna, March 20, 2005, wife of the late Enrico H. Pellegrino; mother of John Charles and William R. Pellegrino; sister of Helen Costello and the late Josephine Ippolito, Mary Brockto, Lucy Killingbeck and John, Cosmo, Louis, James and Charles Fadale. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery will be private. The Memorial Mass will be held at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Tuesday, March 29 at 10:30 AM. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Arrangements by NORMAN E. GANNON & SONS INC. FUNERAL HOME, 1075 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna, 824-4000. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/22/2005 - 3/27/2005. Piccoli, Victoria (Magdy) Of Williamsville, NY, died peacefully March 22, 2005, survived by her loving husband and best friend Richard S. Piccoli, sister of Vivian Middione, her daughter Donna M. DiCarlo and Barbara C. Piccoli; sons Richard J. and David P. Piccoli and son-in-law Mark G. DiCarlo; beloved grandmother of Joseph, Vincent, Marisa, Richard J. Jr. and Victoria. Mrs. Piccoli is also survived by many nieces, nephews and many wonderful friends. Prayer Services will be held at the ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd. East Amherst (1 mile north of Maple), Thursday at 1:00 PM. Friends invited. No prior visitation. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 3/22/2005 - 3/24/2005. Piskadlo, Patricia A. (Smith) March 20, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Dennis Piskadlo; dearest mother of Dennis (Jennifer), Patrick (Laura) Piskadlo, Kerri (Dale) Matthies and Jefferi Piskadlo; dear grandmother of Dennis III and Heather Rose; sister of Ann Bell of Leroy N.Y. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 9:30 AM in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 1 St. Mary's Hill, Lancaster N.Y. No prior visitation. Please assemble at church. Arrangements by the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/22/2005 - 3/23/2005. Popek, Patricia March 21, 2005; dear mother of Mary Margaret Molik (Fiance Jon Paul Castiglione); loving daughter of Edward and Charlotte (Bolas) Popek; dear sister of Ronald (Peg) Popek; dear aunt of Thomas E. (Chris) and Michael R. (Ricki) Popek. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC., (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd., Thursday at 8:30 AM and from St. John Vianney Church at 9 AM. Friends may call Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Roswell Park Memorial Cancer Institute. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/22/2005 - 3/23/2005. Pulera, Peter F. March 22, 2005; husband of the late Marie (DeGregory) Pulera; father of Angela (David) MacKenzie, Frank (Vera) Pulera and the late Peter A. (Elaine) Pulera; also survived by grandchildren; great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4, 7-9 at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC., 5541 Main St., (at Cayuga Rd.) Williamsville. Friends are invited to attend prayers of Christian Burial Saturday morning at 9:30 in SS Peter & Paul Church, (Williamsville). Please assemble at Church. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Assoc. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/23/2005 - 3/24/2005. Robinson, Ronald E. Entered into rest March 20, 2005, suddenly. Beloved husband of Deanna Robinson; loving son of Gilbert and Wanda Jones; loving father of Angel, Steborn, Natajua and Dorian Robinson; also survived by a host relatives and friends. Wake 11 AM Thursday, funeral 12 noon at Prince of Peace Temple C.O.G.I.C., 669 Kensington Ave. Interment St. Matthews Cemetery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/23/2005. Shanahan, Janice M. (Jauch) March 20, 2005, beloved wife of John E.; dear mother of John (Cathy), Mark (Lynn), Gail (Scott) MacDonald-Littlefield, Curt (Paula), Glen (Kelley) and Matt (Laurie); also survived by 13 grandchildren; sister of James, David, Richard, Edwin and Daniel Jauch. Friends may call Wednesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst, (one mile north of Maple, just passed Klein), where a prayer service will be held Thursday at 10:00 AM. On-line tributes may be sent to www.mem.com. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 3/22/2005 - 3/23/2005. Smith, Geraldine V. (Zahn) of West Seneca, NY, March 21, 2005. Wife of Henry M. Smith. Mother of Donna (Raymond) Groach, grandmother of Lorri Harris and Mark (Jennifer) Kauffman. Great grandmother of Drew Henry Kauffman. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 PM only at LOOMIS OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St, where funeral will be held Friday; 11 AM. Mrs Smith was a member of Beulah Chapter OES. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/23/2005 - 3/24/2005. Solecki, Dorothy I. (Lewczyk) March 22, 2005 of Lancaster, N.Y. Beloved wife of the late Stephen A.; devoted mother of Barbara (Daniel) Plotnicki, David (Sandy), Michael (Janice), Martin (Kathleen), Mary Jane (David) Demster, Andrew Sr. (Deborah) and Katherine; loving grandmother of 17 grandchildren and 'GG' of four great grandchildren; dear sister of Eleanore and Richard (Shirley) Lewczyk, Christine (Robert) Schuler and the late Edward Lewczyk; niece of Mary Weiss; also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Visitation with family Thursday and Friday from 1-3 and 6-8 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora, where a Solemn Blessing will be bestowed Saturday at 11 AM. Interment in St. Matthew's Cemetery, West Seneca. Dorothy was a member of the Westinghouse Retirees Club and Lancaster Senior Citizens. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/23/2005 - 3/24/2005. Szemraj, Raymond J. March 21, 2005, husband of the late Angeline (nee Furmanek); dear father of Roger (Nancy); grandfather of Jessica, Alexis and Grace; brother of Celia Dubel and the late Stella, Irene and Emily; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.). Rite of Commendation at Fourteen Holy Helpers Church, Indian Church Road at Union, Thursday at 10 AM. Please assemble at church. Mr. Szemraj was a WW II veteran and member of Pvt. Leonard Post VFW. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/23/2005. Taber, Charles F. Of Orchard Park, NY, March 22, 2005, beloved husband of Frances (nee Ricotta) Taber; dearest father of Charlene (David) Palmer; loving grandfather of Robert (Stacy) Holscher, Kyle Holscher, David (Amber) Palmer Jr.; Justin (Amanda) Palmer and Jordan Palmer; great-grandfather of Haley and Matthew Palmer; son of Mason and the late Laverne (nee Cross) Taber; brother of Helen (late Paul) Wildman and the late Richard (Deborah) Taber; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Thursday from 4-8 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd. (646-5555) where a prayer service will be held at 8:00 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/23/2005. Temlitz, Richard L. March 20, 2005 of the Town of Tonawanda, NY; beloved husband of June (Hora) Temlitz; cherished father of Robert, Joyce (Dennis) Murray, Susan (Gregory Zaleski), Nancy and Dean (Sara) Temlitz; loving granfather of six grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday 4-8 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will be held on Wednesday evening at 8:00 PM. Memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute and Aspire of W.N.Y. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/22/2005 - 3/23/2005. Traum, Harold W. March 22, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee McHugh) Traum; devoted father of Michele (James) Nikischer, Mary Darlyne (Gary) Strohmenger, David (Connie) Traum, Christine Traum and the late Harold W. Traum Jr.; loving grandfather of Mark and Andrea Nikischer. The family will be present on Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr., (corner of Hopkins Rd.), where funeral service will be held on Friday at 1 PM. Friends invited. Contributions may be made to American Heart Association. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/23/2005 - 3/24/2005. Tucker, Eva E. (Rieman) Of Elma, NY, March 22, 2005, beloved wife of Russell J. Tucker; dearest mother of Linda (Randy) Criss of Robesonia, PA, Eva (John) Cunningham, Bo (Jeanine Colley) Tucker and Lisa (Emil Marc) Tucker; fond grandmother of Eva, John, Michelle, Nicholas, Randy Jr. and Grace; also survived by two sisters, three brothers, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC., 4680 Clinton St., (corner Borden Rd.), West Seneca, (668-5666), where funeral will be held Friday at 9:15 AM and a Blessing and Prayers from St. Vincent dePaul Church (Springbrook) at 10 o'clock Friends invited. Eva was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Springbrook Fire Co., the Catholic Daughters of America, the Rosary and Altar Society of St. Vincent's and Vice President of Creative Concrete. Sentiment may be expressed through a contribution to St. Vincent dePaul Church in memory of Eva E. Tucker. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/23/2005 - 3/24/2005. Wilcox, Kathleen L. (Lappin) February 27, 2005; wife of the late A. Gordon Wilcox; sister of the late Sheila Alice, Gerald H., William T. and Harry Lappin; sister-in-law of Nancy Lappin. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Blessed Sacrament Church, 1029 Delaware Ave (at W. Utica) Monday, March 28, at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Arrangements by JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/23/2005. Zmuda, Lorraine (Patronik) Of Lackawanna, NY, March 22, 2005, beloved wife of the late Aloysius S. Zmuda; loving mother of Robert (Patricia), Paul, Philip (Sandra), David and Richard Zmuda; daughter of the late Browny and Stella (nee Janiga) Patronik; sister of Brownie and Alice (late John) Barrett; also survived by nine grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other loving family members. Family will be present to receive friends Thursday and Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 3450 South Park Ave., where prayers will be said Monday morning at 8:15, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 9:00. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Zmuda was a past president of the Ladies Auxiliary of Matthew Glab Post #1477, member of Lackawanna Spitfires and the OLSH Seniors. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/23/2005 - 3/24/2005.