OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 24 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 Barone, Lucille M. (Brady) Of West Seneca, NY, March 23, 2005, wife of the late Joseph D. Barone; beloved mother of Paula (Ross) Featherston of Austin, TX, Marcia (Martin) Siebert, Anita Barone and Norma Pfeiffer; sister of Patricia Crowell and the late Eleanor Husarek and Theodore Brady; also survived by ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Friends received Saturday only from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Road, West Seneca. Friends are invited to assemble for a service Monday at 11 AM in Ebenezer United Church of Christ, 630 Main St., West Seneca. Online condolences at www.curtinfuneralhome.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/24/2005 - 3/25/2005. 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. Collins, Stephanie Lynn Suddenly, March 21, 2005. Beloved daughter of Jacqueline (step-daughter of Timothy J.) Collins; dear sister of Ryan E. and Quinn Collins; loving granddaughter of Audrey (late Samuel) McMillan and Joan (late Edmund) Collins. No prior visitation. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/24/2005 - 3/25/2005. 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. 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. Dziminski, Victoria D. (Smyczynski) March 23, 2005, beloved wife of the late Casimir J. 'Casey' Dziminski; daughter of the late Leonard and Veronica Smyczynski; sister of the late Dorothy (late Eugene) Cywinski; beloved aunt of Christine Cywinski and other nieces, nephews and cousins. All are cordially invited to a Solemn Blessing on Friday at 10:30 AM in the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3640 Clinton St. (1 block east of Union). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 9 at 11:30 AM at St. John Gualbert R.C. Church. The family will be present on Thursday only from 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/24/2005. 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. Finch, Louise M. (Nuchereno) March 23, 2005, of Buffalo, wife of the late Brown P. Finch; mother of Jacqulyn Stickle; also survived by three grandchildren and five great-granchildren; sister of Evelyn DeStefano and Marjore Shade; sister in law of Ruth and Peggy Nuchereno. Private services were held at the convenience of the family. Entombment was in Elmlawn Cemetery, Tonawanda. Louise was instrumental in the establishment of Nuchereno's Restaurant in Riverside. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Hammond, Florence S. (Sterzinger) March 22, 2005 of West Seneca, NY. Wife of the late Lake L. Hammond; beloved mother of Shirley (late Raymond) Breidenstein, Patricia (Carl) Suhr, Kenneth (Susan) Hammond and Nancy (Michael) Gattie; dear sister of Helen (late Peter) Krolick, Geraldine (late Raymond) Renner and Edward (late Edna) Sterzinger; pre-deceased by other brothers and sisters; also survived by 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, two great great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Saturday at 10 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 Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St John's Lutheran Church, Orchard Park, NY. Interment in St Matthews Cemetery Published in the Buffalo News from 3/24/2005 - 3/25/2005. 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. Holst, Donald C. Age 79 of the City of Tonawanda, March 22, 2005; husband of the late Florence (nee Bowman) Holst and the late Grace (Beeman) Holst; father of Paul F. (Linda Lewis) Holst, Christine (Larry) Beyette and Gail (Robert) DeWitt; grandfather Jeremy, Aimee, James and Brent; brother of Richard Holst and the late Charles William Holst; brother-in-law of Mary (the late Charles William) Holst; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan and Broad Sts.) in the City of Tonawanda. Funeral Services will be held in First Presbyterian Church, 149 Broad St. in the City of Tonawanda, Friday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church or to the American Cancer Society. Mr. Holst was a former Mayor and 3rd Ward Alderman of the City of Tonawanda. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/24/2005. Horn, Fern M. (Brueck) March 23, 2005; beloved wife of Arnold J. Horn; dearest mother of Paul R. (Christine) Horn of Houston, TX and Alison I. Hofbauer; loving grandmother of Crystal, Morgan, Nicole and Andrew. The family will be present on Thursday from 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St., where funeral services will be held on Friday at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 3/24/2005. Hurley, Gary March 23, 2005, beloved husband of Diane (nee Bochanowicz); dear father of Bridgett (Jose), Sean (Shelly) and Keith (Kellie); grandfather of Arielle, Cameron, Owen and Payton; son of Kenneth (Patricia) and the late Helen; brother of Marsha (Charles Jr.) Nigro, Rick (Bonnie), Debbie (Thomas) Daughtery & the late Sharon and Kim; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1949 Clinton St. (3 blocks West of S. Ogden St.) Saturday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Family present Friday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Gary was a Vietnam Veteran. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/24/2005 - 3/25/2005. Kam Jr., William F. Of Sanborn, NY March 21, 2005, age 78, husband of the late Frances Kam and the late Ellen Kam; father of Colleen (Terry) Wendel, Michael (Pamela) Kam and the late William Kam; brother of James and Lawrence Kam, Betty Mabon, Isabelle Wiedenbeck, and the late Wilbur Kam, Norma Roebuck and Willa Casper; grandfather of Michael, Kevin, Kristine and Jeffrey Kam, Andrea, Alison and Tara Wendel; dear friend of Maxine Joyce. Friends may call Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES INC., 3648 Ransomville Rd., Ransomville, NY. Services Friday at 9:30 AM. from the funeral home. Memorials to Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/24/2005 - 3/25/2005. King, Lelia March 22, 2005. The family will receive friends Friday at 2:00 PM. Funeral to follow at 3:00 PM from Free Spirit Missionary Baptist Church, 60-64 Titus St. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES, 347 Peckham St. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/24/2005. Lehrman, Bernice (Stiller) March 23, 2005, beloved wife of the late Sidney Lehrman; dear mother of Ilene Pantilides of New Orleans, LA, Brenda Lehrman, Sondra (Peter) Lang and the late Edward Lehrman; loving grandmother of Albert and Eric Lehrman; sister of Shirley Shulman; aunt of Sharon Goldzweig. Funeral Services from the AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Friday at 1 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the WNY Heart Association. A period of mourning will be observed at the late residence through Monday evening. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/24/2005. 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. Mackett Jr., Charles W. March 21, 2005, beloved husband of Iris (nee Harrelson); dear father of Charles W. III (Michele), Brad (Eileen) Mackett, Terri (Bob) Hartzell and Kelly Mackett; loving grandfather of Kendra, Lindsay, Cara, Collin, Anna, Ian, Sarah, Bradley and the late Kyle; brother of Carolyn and Muriel Mackett; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.) Funeral services will be held Saturday from the Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church at 12:00 Noon. Friends are invited. Memorial contribution may be made to Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/24/2005 - 3/25/2005. Morgan Sr., Thomas E. of Cheektowaga, NY, March 22, 2005. Beloved husband of Audrey J. Rinus Morgan. Dearest father of Thomas E. (Kathryn) Morgan Jr, Amy (fiance Jeremy Thompson) Morgan and Karin (John) Calvert. Fond grandfather of five grandchildren. Brother of Alfred Jr (Linda), William (Roxanne) and James Morgan. Son-in-law of Delores Robinson. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday only 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 services will be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. Friends are invited. Sentiment may be expressed through a contribution to the American Heart Association in memory of Thomas E. Morgan Sr. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/24/2005. 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. Piasecki, Halina J. (Helenski) March 24, 2005; beloved wife of Frederick J. Piasecki; dear mother of Fred Jr. (Cathy) and John (Wendy) Piasecki; fond grandmother of Jenna, Matthew and Sarah; dear sister of the late Christine (Eugene) Krzyzynski and Annette (Robert) Luczak; dear aunt of Stefanie. Friends may call at the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St. (near Grant) Friday only, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where funeral services will take place Saturday at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/24/2005 - 3/25/2005. 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. 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. Rae Jr., Donald "Dave" March 21, 2005, beloved husband of Cheryl A. (nee Daley); loving father of Janeen E. and Kevin C. Rae; son of Elizabeth I. and the late Donald D. Rae Sr.; brother of Connie (Edward) Gould, Penny (Lawrence) Kieffer; son-in-law of William and Kathryn Puehn; survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday 1-8, at the DENGLER-ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Monday at 10 AM at St. Edmund's R.C. Church. Memorials to Hospice Foundation or the American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/24/2005 - 3/26/2005. Scheetz, Teresa (Scherer) March 21, 2005, of New Oregon, NY, wife of the late Lawrence Scheetz; beloved sister-in-law of James (Beatrice) Scheetz; also survived by several nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be offered Monday, March 28, 2005 at 10 AM from St. Mary's Church, New Oregon, NY. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Church, New Oregon. Mrs. Scheetz was a member of the Langford-New Oregon VFD Ladies Auxiliary and the North Collins Senior Citizens. Arrangements by WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, North Collins, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/24/2005. Sherrill, Ida L. March 23, 2005, age 98, beloved wife of the late Edward J. Sherrill; dear sister and survived by Catherine Walters of Florida, Mary Cardenas of Arizona, Jane Grose of North Tonawanda and Victor E. Manz of Buffalo; loving aunt of Rosemarie (late Richard) Manz and Dolly (Paul) Janos who supervised Ida's care and needs until her death; predeceased by 2 sisters, 4 brothers and survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Private funeral services held at the convenience of the family. Rev. Richard Jedrzejewski of Assumption R.C. Church officiating. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Arrangements by JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME. Memorials to Assumption Church Preservation Fund, 435 Amherst St., Bflo, 14207. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/24/2005 - 3/25/2005. 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. Smith, Robert M. March 20, 2005; beloved husband of Edna B. (nee Davis). Family will receive friends Saturday 10:00 AM. Funeral to follow at 11:00 AM from St. John Baptist Church, 184 Goodell St. Mr. Smith was a Korean War veteran. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES, 347 Peckham St. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Tokarik, Carol S. (Rachow) March 23, 2005, at age 46, beloved mother of Christa Tokarik and Catherine (Paul) Loomis of Frankfort, Germany; daughter of Dr. Donald and Shirley (nee Nevinger) Rachow; loving grandmother of Paul Loomis II; dear sister of Linda Rachow and Stephen Rachow of Soldotna, Alaska; aunt of Benjamin and Jessica Rachow. The family will be present on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.) Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/24/2005 - 3/25/2005. 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. 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.