OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 27 Mar 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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Arnold, Roger Plunkett   
March 7, 2005, in Jacksonville, FL; husband of the late Claire Decot Arnold;
father of Claire Uschold Jones (David), Margaret Mary Rupin (Tracy) and
Michael Roger Arnold; also survived by six grandchildren and two
great-grandsons. Funeral services were held in Florida.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Betts, Loretta E.   
March 24, 2005, of Kenmore, NY, beloved wife of the late Amos Betts; mother of
Audrey (George) Paul and Diane Betts; grandmother of Michael (Elaine) Paul and
the late Karen Paul; great-grandmother of Scott Paul; sister of the late
Gilbert and James VanWyck. Friends are invited to attend Funeral Services at
the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., Monday morning
at 10.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/26/2005 - 3/27/2005.

Blum, Linda I. (Leichtenschlag)   
March 23, 2005, beloved wife of Michael E.; loving mother of Lauren E. and
Alex M.; dear daughter of Erich and the late Renate Leichtenschlag; sister of
Daniel L. (Donna) and James J.; daughter-in-law of Kenneth E. and Margaret A.
Blum; sister-in-law of Kevin E. (Ronni), Thomas E. (Joyce) and Brian E. Blum;
also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday 2-4
and 7-9 PM at the ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst
(1 mile north of Maple just past Klein). Friends are invited to attend a Mass
of Christian Burial Monday 10 AM from Infant of Prague R.C. Church, 921
Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
Roswell Park Cancer Institute or Hospice Buffalo, Inc. On-line tributes may be
sent to www.mem.com. getlogo,mc0540
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/25/2005 - 3/27/2005.

Bober, Peter P.   
Of Vinecroft, Clarence Center, NY; March 25, 2005. Beloved husband of Stella
C. (nee Cioch) Bober; brother of Alice (late Stanley) Faron, Joseph (Mary) and
the late Charles (Helen), Anthony (Mary) and Wanda Bober; also survived by
nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial
Mass in St. Andrew's Church, Elmwood at Sheridan Dr., Monday at 9:30 AM. No
prior visitation. Memorials may be sent to VA for Homebased Care, 3495 Bailey
Ave., Buffalo, N.Y. 14215. Mr. Bober was a veteran of WW II. Arrangements by
the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/26/2005 - 3/27/2005.

Brenton, Dorothea M. (Hea)   
March 26, 2005, age 89, a former longtime resident of Williamsville, died
peacefully at The Brothers of Mercy Nursing Home in Clarence, NY, beloved wife
of the late Arthur E. Brenton; dearest mother of Lawrence (Stephanie), Paul
(Charlene) Brenton, Gladys (Michael) Fitzsimmons and the late Arthur C.
Brenton; loving sister of Gladys Hea and the late Myrtle Musser; also survived
by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A private Graveside Service will be
held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to
The Brothers of Mercy Nursing Home, 10570 Bergtold Rd., Clarence, NY 14031.
Mrs. Brenton was a resident of Brothers of Mercy for 14 years where the staff
and wonderful care are very much appreciated by the family. Arrangements by
BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Burke, Fred G.   
Age 79 on March 11, 2005 in Newton, NJ; a resident of Milford, PA and former
resident of Collins, NY; he is survived by his loving wife Carol (Sterling);
father of Rebecca Burke, Fritz Burke, Daniel Burke and Adam; brother of Ellen
Van Note and Marlene Johnson; grandfather of four grandchildren. A memorial
service will be held in Washington, DC at Tisereth Israel, 7701 16th St. N.W.
on Sunday, April 17th at 1:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Center for Developmental Disabilities, 221 Broad St., Milford, PA 18337.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Butler, Allen L.   
March 23, 2005, formerly of Clarence, NY; beloved husband of Agnes L.
(Conklin) Butler; dear father of Gregory (Jane) Butler, Deborah (James)
Maloney and Jeffrey (Kimberly) Butler; brother of Jean Welch, Charlie Butler,
Ruth (Don) Hunt, the late Arlene Seyfang and Virginia Murray; brother-in-law
of George Seyfang; also survived by seven grandchildren, seven
great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Friends received Monday from 7-9
PM at SHEPARD BROS. FUNERAL HOME, 10690 Main St., Clarence. A graveside
service will be at Clarence Fillmore Cemetery, Tuesday at 11:15 AM. Flowers
gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The Center for Handicapped
Children.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Butterman, Marian J. (O'Connell)   
(nee O'Connell) March 24, 2005, beloved wife of the late Paul G. Butterman;
dearest mother of Deborah M. (Robert) Mayer, Patricia L. (Patrick) Treverton,
Michael J. and Kim M. (Christopher) Fiore; beloved grandmother of Elizabeth R.
Mayer, Colin P., Brendan M. and Brigid N. Treverton, Brittany E., Rachel L.
and Michelle C. Fiore; sister of James (Barbara) O'Connell, Donald (Elaine)
O'Connell and the late Elizabeth (late Frank) Haefner; also survived by
numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Eggertsville, where prayers will be
offered Tuesday morning at 10:15, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at
St. John the Baptist Church (Englewood Ave., Kenmore) at 10:45. Flowers
gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kenmore Mercy
Foundation or The Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/26/2005 - 3/28/2005.

Campbell, Douglas Y.   
March 21, 2005, of Amherst, NY, beloved husband of C. Jane Campbell; dear
father of Carolyn Meachen (Craig) and James Campbell; also survived by two
granddaughters. Mr. Douglas passed away at peace.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Carney, Thomas A.   
March 23 2005; age 59, of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved husband of Patricia A. (nee
Kiebzak) Dearest father of Jessica M. and Thomas J. 'TJ' Carney. Brother of
Maureen (Gary) Bommer and James (Paula) Carney. Brother-in-law of James J.
(Bonnie) Kiebzak. Son of the late Jessica and James Carney. Son-in-law of the
late Leonard (Sophie) Kiebzak. Also survived by nieces, nephews and friends.
Services held at the convenience of the family. Mr Carney was a retired
supervisor of the Town of Cheektowaga Sanitation Department. Memorials may be
made to Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 or to
Colon Cancer Research. Arrangements by the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/26/2005 - 3/27/2005.

Cavage, Carl C.   
March 21, 2005, dear husband of A. Elizabeth (Smith) and the late Gladys E.
Cavage; step-father of Stafford D. (Rebecca) Ritchie II, Sheila E. Becks, Mark
F. (Barbara) Ritchie, Maureen A. Nicholson, Scott S. (Carolyn) Ritchie;
grandfather of 10 grandchildren; predeceased by brothers and a sister. Funeral
services were held at the convenience of the family. Interment was in St.
Stanislaus Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice
Buffalo Inc. Arrangements by the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME INC.
(632-8200).
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Chisholm, Leonard J.   
March 25, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Ruth M. (nee Curwen) Chisholm;
dear father of Anne M. (James) Miller, Mary Alice Chisholm of Alamosa, CO. and
Thomas J. (Diantha) Chisholm of Fort Worth, TX.; grandfather of Jennifer A.
(Scott) McKinlay, James M. Miller, Sean Chisholm, Candice Hammond and Laura
Chisholm; great-grandfather of Alexandra, Braydon and Bailey. Friends are
invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church
(Englewood Ave.), Wednesday at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Camp
Good Days and Special Time. Arrangements by the C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME
INC. (836-2925).
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005.

Chojnacki, Emily M. (Sokolowski)   
March 23, 2005; beloved wife of the late Henry Chojnacki; dear sister of
Dorothy (late Alfred) Cichocki, Leon (Bernie) Sokolowski, Marci (Joseph) Socha
and the late Florence (late Henry) Zacharyasz, late Henry (late Helen)
Sokolowski; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral service from The
BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga,
Tuesday at 9:15 AM and in St. Philip the Apostle Church at 10 AM. Family will
receive relatives and friends Monday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005.

Davis, Mary Lou (Murphy)   
Sadly left us after a brief illness March 25, 2005, dear wife of the late John
J. Davis; loving mother of Kathleen (John) Nelson, Karen (John Paul) Butler,
MaryBeth (John) Travis, Margaret Mary (William) Conroy and Jacqueline (Robert)
Eagen; survived by 14 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many close
family members, friends and her V.B.F. Eileen. Friends received on Monday and
Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park
Ave. (near Tifft) where services will be held on Wednesday at 8:45 AM followed
by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 9:30 AM.
Friends invited. Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum. Mrs. Davis was a
longtime member of The Hilltoppers Club. In lieu of flowers, please send
donations to The Fr. Baker Canonization Fund or St. Stephen's/Shrine of St.
Jude.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005.

Eckis, Joyce Edmunds   
March 25, 2005, age 75, beloved wife of Robert E. Eckis, Jr.; dear mother of
Skip (Lillian) Edmunds, Jode (Peter) Linder and Marcy (Michael) Newman; dear
grandmother of Andrew, Zachary, Max, Shawn and Kylie; dear stepmother of John
(Pat), Cindi and Gary (Lisa) Eckis and step-grandmother of six grandchildren
and one great-grandson. The family will be present Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM
at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at
Hopkins Rd.) where a Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM. The
family requests that family and friends bring written remembrances to the
funeral home so that they may have a keepsake to share with grandchildren.
Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/27/2005 - 3/29/2005.

Eich, Sylvia L. (Schwarzenholzer)   
Of West Seneca, NY; March 24, 2005; wife of the late Anthony; mother of Edna
(William) Caber, Diane (William) Hockenbrought and Timothy Eich; sister of
Norma (Raymond) Olsen, Mary (late Franklin) Bender; and the late Hazel (late
Louis) Videtti and late Edward (Betty) Schwartz; also survived by numerous
grandchildren, great, and great-great grandchildren. Family present Monday 2-4
and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca where
funeral service will be held Tuesday morning at 11 AM. Friends invited. Mrs.
Eich was an active member of First Baptist Church of West Seneca and the West
Seneca Senior Citizens.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005.

Endress, Reba Faye (Richard)   
March 25, 2005, of Boston, NY, wife of the late Nelson Endress; mother of
Philip (Joan) Endress and Nola (Brian) Okeeffe; grandmother of Patrick and
Katherine, Sean and Shannon Okeeffe; sister of Carol Pavalko and Edson
Richard. Family will receive friends Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WURTZ
FUNERAL HOME, 9287 Boston State Rd., Boston, NY. Family and friends are
invited attend Funeral Service Tuesday at 11 AM from Churchill United
Methodist Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the
Scholarship Fund at Churchill United Methodist Church, Bertrand Chaffee
Hospital.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/26/2005 - 3/27/2005.

Enna, Rocco D.   
March 23, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved son of the late Joseph and the late
Mildred (nee Falci); cherished nephew of Ida (late Peter) Arena and Josephine
(Daniel) Gambino and the late Joseph (Josephine) and Anna (James) Faustino;
also survived by numerous cousins. Friends are invited to attend a Funeral
Mass, Wednesday 7 PM at St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church (Buffalo). Arrangements
by LINK-FOX & LUKA FUNERAL HOME (885-1709).
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Estronza, Maria J. (Alvarado)   
Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest March 25, 2005, beloved wife of the late
Ferdinand Estronza, Sr.; devoted mother of Irma E. (Roberto) Perez, Eva N.
(Jose) Perez, Rachel Estronza, Marguerita (Cruz) Concepcion, Rosemary
(Eduardo) Lozano, Jane (Amado) Luzbet and the late Ferdinand Jr. (Jeanette)
Estronza; cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Pedro and Juana (nee
Rodriguez) Alvarado; dear sister of Cancio (Vidalina) Alvarado; predeceased by
12 brothers and sisters; also survived by many 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 and Wednesday morning
from 10-11 o'clock in Buffalo Suburban S.D.A., 5580 Genesee St., Lancaster
where Funeral Services will immediately follow. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Everett, Gertrude   
March 22, 2005. Funeral services will be held Monday 11:30 AM at the DENGLER
FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst (between N. Bailey and Nia. Falls
Blvd.) getlogo,mc0540
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/26/2005 - 3/27/2005.

Fitzpatrick Sr., Thomas M.   
March 26, 2005, of Williamsville, NY; beloved husband of the late Patricia A.
(Manzella); loving father of Thomas Jr. (Sarah), Mark J. (Deborah) and Tricia
(Chris Graham) Woods; brother of Kathy (John) Keany, Michael (Jeanne) and Mary
Ann Fitzpatrick; grandfather of Ryan, Michael, Andrew, Alex, Gregory, Matthew,
Sean, Madeline, Griffin and Liam; also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS
INC. MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St. where Funeral will be held Wednesday
8:45 followed by Mass of Christian Burial from St. Louis R.C. Church, 780 Main
St., Buffalo, at 9:30.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/27/2005 - 3/29/2005.

Ginelli, Margaret (Mazzola)   
February 28, 2005, wife of the late Salvatore Ginelli; sister of the late Rose
(late James) Arena and the late Jeanette (late Paul) Brotz; aunt of Grace
(Bill) Simrell, Jeanne (Glenn) Dumond, Rosann (Ron) Coyle, Mary (Bill Hickok)
Arena and several great-nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Relatives and
friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass to be celebrated from St.
Margaret's Church, 1395 Hertel Ave., on Saturday, April 2, at 9:30 AM.
Arrangements by PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Greene, Mary J. (Fannin)   
March 26, 2005, wife of the late Michael J. 'Joe' Greene; mother of Pauline
(Joseph) Mooney, Patricia J. Crehan, Theresa 'Anne' Greene and the late Lucy
Greene; grandmother of Anne-Marie Rutella, John Mooney and Kevin J. Crehan;
great-grandmother of Anthony Rutella III; sister of Rebecca 'Ruby' McCafferty;
predeceased by one brother and two sisters in Ireland; also survived by
numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Eggertsville (between Niagara Falls
Blvd. & North Bailey) where prayers will be offered Wednesday morning at 10:15
followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church at 11
AM. Memorial contributions may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute for
research. Online tributes may be made to www.mem.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/27/2005 - 3/29/2005.

Guzenski, Stella I. (Klimczak)   
March 23, 2005, beloved wife of the late Frank; dear mother of Marcia Neri,
and Marjory (Robert) Leonarczyk; loving grandmother of Michael (Jill) Clark,
Kim (Frank) Harmon of Houston, TX, Tracey and Joseph Neri; great-grandmother
of Justin, Kayla and Ryan Clark and Jessica and Jordan Harmon. Funeral from
the DONALD J. SIWECK FUNERAL HOME, 610 Hertel Ave. Monday 9 AM and in St.
Florian Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Family present Saturday 3-8 PM. Mrs.
Guzenski was a member of Post #1041 Ladies Auxiliary, Northwest Senior Citizen
Center and a member of St. Florian Church. Flowers gratefully declined.
Memorials may be made to St. Florian Church.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/25/2005 - 3/27/2005.

Hanley, John F. "Jack"   
Of Cheektowaga, NY, March 23, 2005; loving son of the late Kenneth and Mildred
(Grentzinger) Hanley Sr.; loving brother of Kenneth F. Jr. (Susan) and Gary
(Peggy) Hanley; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family and friends are
invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady Help of Christian
Church on Monday at 9:30 AM. Interment in Our Lady Help of Christian Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.oconnell fh.com.
Arrangements by O'CONNELL -MURPHY FUNERAL HOME
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Hardy, Marjorie D.   
Unexpectedly, March 19, 2005. The family will receive friends Monday 10:00 AM.
Funeral to follow at 11 AM from PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1275 Sycamore.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

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.

Harvey, Sara E.   
March 23, 2005; aunt of Judy Cook and Willard Harvey; cousin of the late
Lucille M. Peterson. A Memorial Service will be held at Beachwood Continuing
Care, 2235 Millersport Hwy, Getzville, Monday, April 4, 2005 at 4 PM. Ms.
Harvey was a member of University United Methodist Church and an originator of
the East Lovejoy Garden Club. Arrangements by the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL
HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/26/2005 - 3/27/2005.

Hemphill, William F.   
March 23, 2005. The family will receive friends Monday 10:00 AM. Funeral to
follow at 11 AM from BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOME, 347 Peckham St. Mr. Hemphill
was a Navy veteran. Burial in Bath National Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Hewson, Gretchen   
March 25, 2005 of Tonawanda, NY; beloved wife of Dr. Robert A. Hewson; sister
of Norman Haurik; survived by aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and Molly.
Friends may call Sunday 5-9 PM at the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, INC.,
280 Grover Cleveland Hwy. at N. Bailey. Funeral services will be privated.
Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to the SPCA would be appreciated.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/26/2005 - 3/27/2005.

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.

Jackson, Maria (Dobbins)   
March 24, 2005, age 78, devoted mother of Jessica Dobbins, Marie Dobbins,
Bernadine Arnold, Joseph Dobbins, Bonita Dobbins, Donna Dobbins, Keith
Dobbins, Pamela McMurray, Neal Dobbins, Thomas Dobbins, Anthony Dobbins,
Jeffery Alexander, Fred Williams, the late Yolanda Dobbins and the late Edison
Minor; grandmother of 18; great-grandmother of 11; sister of Neal Crescenzo.
Family will receive friends Monday 7-9 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. (near W. Ferry). Funeral Services will
be private. Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Kapuszcak, John   
March 24, 2005, of Hamburg, NY, beloved husband of Alice T. (nee Migas);
dearest father of John A. and Valerie (Randall) Ryan; cherished grandfather of
Andrew and Jaclyn; son of the late Andrew and Rosalia (nee Plazynski)
Kapuszcak; brother of Helen (late Marvin) Bonarek, Alex (Phyllis) and the late
Nicholas (late Frances); uncle of many dear nieces and nephews. Services from
THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY,
Monday morning at 9:15 and from St. Francis of Assisi Church at 10. Mr.
Kapuszcak was a member of Matthew Glab Post. Visitation Saturday and Sunday
2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/26/2005 - 3/27/2005.

Kaye, Thomas J.   
Of East Aurora, NY, March 26, 2005, husband of Doris M. (nee Bartrip) Kaye;
father of Ellen L. Conley, Thomas C. (Chris) Kaye, Deborah R. Smith, Julie M.
Kaye and Diane L. (David) Clark; survived by seven grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 at the KENNETH HOWE
FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora. Memorial services will be held 11 AM
Wednesday at St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 374 Main St., East Aurora, NY
14052. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church.
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Published in the Buffalo News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005.

Keller, Catherine M.   
March 25, 2005. She is survived by her sister, Bernice (late Joseph) Flanigan;
sisters-in-law Mildred (late Richard) Keller and Asdis (late Kenneth) Keller;
predeceased by two brothers, the late Warren (late Katherine) Keller and
Joseph (late Agnes) Keller; predeceased by one sister, Mildred (Anthony)
Wekenman; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Friends may call
Monday only from 4-8 PM at the WATTENGEL FUNERAL HOME, 307 Oliver St., North
Tonawanda, where funeral services will be said Tuesday at 9:30 AM. Interment
Elmlawn Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/26/2005 - 3/27/2005.

Kohl, George J.   
Of East Amherst, NY, March 19, 2005, beloved husband of Marion (nee Klausman);
loving father of Gary (Suzanne Klingele) Kohl; loving grandfather of Christine
(Chad) Spear, Julie Kohl and the late Gary Curtis Kohl; brother of the late
Margaret (late Charles) Griffin; Funeral services private. Funeral
arrangements by the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 6685 Transit Rd., East
Amherst, NY.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/26/2005 - 3/27/2005.

Labine, Marie A. (Amyotte)   
March 25, 2005, of Hamburg, NY, wife of the late Alfred Labine; beloved mother
of Georgette (Charles Volk) Damon, Marie (Robert) Vallon, Maurice (Judy)
Labine, Doreen (Al) Ferrentino and David (Theresa Sass) Labine; loving
grandmother of Denise, Michelle, Nichole, Jamie, and Mario; dearest
great-grandmother of Elise Marie and Amanda; also survived by family residing
in Ft. Coulonge, Quebec. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL
HOME INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd.) Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM and
Sunday 4-8 PM where funeral service will be held Monday at 9:15 AM followed by
a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 10:00 AM.
Charles A. Castiglia Director.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/26/2005 - 3/27/2005.

Landrum, Annie Carol   
Suddenly, March 22, 2005. Relatives and friends may visit THOMAS T. EDWARDS
FUNERAL HOME INC., 995 Genesee St., Sunday, 11 AM-3 PM and Monday, 10 AM-11
AM, where funeral services will immediately follow.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Lee Jr., Charles M.   
March 22, 2005. Father of Nathaniel M. Lee; loving son of Rita and Charles Lee
Sr.; beloved brother of Rachaun D., Salena M., Yolanda R., Cincera A. Lee;
grandson of Gertrude Wallace; also survived by host of family and friends.
Wake Tuesday 11 at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 66 Wasson St.,
Lackawanna. Funeral 12 noon. Interment Lakeside Cemetery, Hamburg, NY. Charles
was an employee of Patton Plumbing Co. Arrangements THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL
HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Markot, William S.   
March 25, 2005, beloved husband of Agnes V. (nee Lewandowski); dear father of
Thomas and the late William B. Markott; fond grandfather of 5 grandchildren
and 6 great-grandchildren; dear brother of John (Joanne) and the late Frank
(Mary) and Harriet (Mort) Lyon; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral
from the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St. (near Grant) Tuesday 9:15 and
All Saints Church at 10 AM. Friends are invited. Family will be present Monday
only 3-8 PM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005.

Marsowicz, Cameron A.   
Infant son of Jeffrey M. and Sara (Woelfle) Marsowicz; of Dunkirk, died
Wednesday, March 23, 2005, in Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Born
March 14, 2005, at Womens and Children's Hospital in Buffalo. Besides his
parents, he is survived by one brother Nicholas Marsowicz, who lives at home,
maternal grandparents Arthur and Mary Woelfle, of Dunkirk, paternal
grandfather Ronald and Cindi Marsowicz of Buffalo, paternal grandmother Arlene
Marsowicz of Buffalo; aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. Relatives and
friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial which will be
celebrated Monday morning at 10 o'clock in St. Hedwig's Church, 324 Townsend
St., Dunkirk. Burial will be in St. Hedwig's Cemetery. Memorials may be made
to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester, NY, Inc., P.O. Box Ronald
McDonald, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642. Arrangements by THE
McGRAW-KOWAL FUNERAL HOME, Dunkirk N.Y.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Martin, Dorothy E. (Ochowiak)   
March 26, 2005, age 83, beloved wife of Eugene R.; devoted mother of Sr.
Judith Martin, SSJ, Michael (Valerie), Peter (Kathy), Susan (Dennis) Sullivan,
Stephen (Marie), John Paul Martin, Mary (Henry) Borkowski, Mark Anthony Martin
and Kathleen (late Norman) Martin Appleford; grandmother of 14;
great-grandmother of six; sister of the late Grace Nussbaum and Paul Ochowiak;
aunt to several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Monday 7-9 PM
and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL
HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga where funeral services will be held
Wednesday at 8:45 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:30
AM in St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church, 157 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga. Online
register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/27/2005 - 3/29/2005.

Martynkiewicz, Henry "Marty"   
March 21, 2005, beloved husband of Dolores (Kowalczewski); dearest father of
Elaine, Kenneth (Mary) and James (Linda) Martynkiewicz; fond grandfather of
Sharon (LCPL. Gregory) Okon, Hadley Pawlak, Craig, Amanda and Elliott
Martynkiewicz; brother of Stella (late Zigmund) Wasowicz; pre-deceased by four
brothers and three sisters. also survived by nieces and nephews. Mass of
Christian Burial Monday, 10 AM at Resurrection R.C. Church, Union and Como
Park Blvd. No prior visitation. Family and friends please assemble at church.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Mason, Oliver C.   
March 24, 2005. The family will receive friends Wednesday 11:00 AM. Funeral to
follow at 12 Noon from Trinity Baptist Church, 2926 Bailey Ave. Arrangements
by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES, 347 Peckham St.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Maxson Jr., Joseph E.   
of Surfside Beach, SC, died March 19, 2005, in SC. Born in Canada and retired
from Wendts Dairy. Survived by wife Irene; daughters Joan (Ian) Gray of SC;
Judith (Frank) Mueller of VA; grandchildren Bryan Gray, Cheryl Strickler and
Aric Mueller; great grandchildren Taylor, Alexandra, Afton, and Thomas Joseph;
sisters Charlotte Dennis, Ruth Phillips, Gussie Landry and Ella Manchester.
Services were private. Sign guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

McCarthy, Paul J.   
March 25, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved husband of Nancy; father
of Carolyn Gregory and Marcia McCarthy; grandfather of Justin Gregory. Friends
may call Monday 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290
Delaware Ave. where private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience
of the family. Memorials may be made to The Arthritis Foundation of WNY.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/26/2005 - 3/27/2005.

McGuire, Joseph E.   
March 20, 2005; beloved son of the late Mary A. (Murray) McGuire and the late
Edward P. McGuire; loving brother of Joan (late Robert) Schlagter, Nancy A.
McGuire and the late William M., James T. (Carmela) McGuire and Mary Currier;
fond uncle of Cheryl McGuire, Dana Currier, Trey Currier, Amy Schlagter and
great uncle of Joseph McGuire. Friends are invited to attend a memorial
visitation at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME INC., 911 Englewood Ave.,
Monday from 4-8 PM. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist
Church (Englewood Ave.) Tuesday at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers donations to
St. John the Baptist Building Fund.

Published in the Buffalo News from 3/26/2005 - 3/27/2005.

Mohr, Doris   
In Buffalo, NY; March 22, 2005. Wife of the late Gerald Mohr, sister of Adele
Nold and the late Marcelle Schlosser; aunt of Kathleen Meyer; Thomas and
Timothy Nold and Sandra Mathisen. Sister-in-law of Charles and Rosemary Mohr.
Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC, 2480
Kensington Avenue, Amherst, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday from St
James RC Church, Bailey Ave near Kensington Ave, Buffalo, NY at 9 AM. (Please
assemble at church). In lieu of flowers, memorials to Meals on Wheels of
Buffalo and the Erie County SPCA.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/26/2005 - 3/27/2005.

Murray, Mary A. (Maurer)   
February 16, 2005, beloved wife of the late Peter H. Murray; survived by
nieces and nephews. There will be no prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be
celebrated on Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Peace Church,
10950 Main St., in Clarence. Arrangements by the AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC.,
Friends invited. On line register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Murray, Virginia (Butler)   
March 17, 2005, of Clarence, NY, wife of the late Roger K. Murray; beloved
mother of Roger K. Jr. (Diane) Murray of Newark, DE; grandmother of Rev.
Stephen B. (Cynthia) Murray of Galway, NY and Laura A. Murray of Newark, DE;
great-grandmother of Hunter H. Murray of Galway, NY. A graveside service will
be Tuesday, March 29, 11:00 AM at Clarence Fillmore Cemetery, Ransom Rd.
Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Clarence United
Methodist Church. Arrangements by SHEPARD BROS. FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

O'Mara, William H.   
March 23, 2005 of Buffalo, NY, husband of the late Marion; dear father of
Colleen (Herbert) Koenig; grandfather of Peter (Kay) Koenig and Tracy (Tony)
Carter; great-grandfather of Kelsie Koenig and Jordan and Austin Carter.
Funeral services were held at the conveniences of the family. Arrangements by
BUFFALO NIAGARA CREMATION SERVICE, 855-1311.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Oliver, Dolores C. (Ferguson)   
March 24, 2005; beloved wife of the late Gail D. Oliver; mother of Deborah
(Samuel) Stark, Darlene (Michael) Capozzi, David (Charlene), Daniel (Betty),
Dennis and Donald Brown; also survived by seven grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren. Friends received Monday from 4-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL
HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave., (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will
be held Tuesday at 10 AM. Interment in Elmlawn Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/26/2005 - 3/27/2005.

Parucki, Victor   
March 26, 2005, beloved husband of 58 years of Rita (nee Barowiak); dear
father of James (Linda) Parucki and Kathryn (Gregory) Lawrence; loving
grandfather of Jessica (Chris) Gorthy, Kimberly, Christopher, Jaime and
Joshua; brother of Clarence (late Irene) and the late Anthony (Eleanore);
brother-in-law of Joanne (Eugene) Meller; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George
Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd). Mass of Christian Burial at St.
Barnabas Church, 2049 George Urban Blvd., Tuesday at 10 AM. Please assemble at
Church. Victor was a veteran of WWII. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice
Buffalo.

Published in the Buffalo News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005.

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.

Peters, Paul N.   
Entered into eternal rest; March 24, 2005; of the Town of Tonawanda; NY;
beloved husband of Jane Peters; dearest father of Paul L. (Wendy), Carol
(Jerry) Sherman, James (Betty), Suzanne (Robert) Dobson and the late Bonnie
Peters; also survived by ten grandchildren and one great grand-daughter;
brother of Thelma Rowles and Tressie Lowe. Friends may call Monday 4-8 PM at
the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where funeral
services will be held Monday evening at 7. Memorials may be made to the
American Heart Assoc. or the American Diabetes Assoc. of WNY. Mr. Peters was
retired from Hooker Chemical after many years of service.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/26/2005 - 3/27/2005.

Peters-Woroniecki, Bertha T.   
Of Buffalo, NY, March 26, 2005, loving mother of Joanne (late Richard) Shields
and the late Edward Woroniecki; predeceased by brothers and sisters; cherished
grandmother of six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The family will
be present to receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave. where funeral will be held
Wednesday at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Ambrose Church
at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.oconnellfh.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005.

Phillips, Klara C. (Wendt)   
In Cheektowaga, NY, March 22, 2005, wife of the late Paul Kunkel and Alvin
Phillips; pre-deceased by four children; aunt of Klaus and Hannelore Wendt, in
Germany. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME,
INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY, where prayers will be offered Tuesday
at 9:30 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Infant of Prague R.C.
Church at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Buffalo.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005.

Pietrzycki, Florence R.   
(nee Nawrocki) March 25, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late
Henry; sister of Norman Nawrocki; aunt of Christine Bolognese and Richard
Gawronski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Services commencing at
the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga, (2 blocks
south of William St.), Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock and at St. Josaphat's
Church at 9:30 AM. Interment in St. Matthews Cemetery. Family present Monday
only 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Pompeo, Gerald   
March 22, 2005 of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, loving father of Lisa (Stan)
Grudzinski, Gerald Jr. (Barbara) and Belinda (Robert) Johnston; also survived
by eight grandchildren and one great-grandson; loving companion of Nancy.
Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC., FUNERAL
HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held Tuesday morning
at 11. Friends invited.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Portera, Samuel   
March 25, 2005, at age 90, beloved husband of the late Frances M. (nee
Ambrose) Portera; dearest father of Albert L. Portera and the late Rosalind
Cieri; father-in-law of Diego R. Cieri; dear grandfather of four grandchildren
and nine great-grandchildren. The family will be present Monday 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 Tuesday at 11:30
AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register book at
www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Rainey, Melvyn G.   
March 17, 2005. The family will receive friends Monday 2 PM. Funeral to follow
at 3 PM from PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1275 Sycamore St. Mr. Rainey was an
Army veteran.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Rakiecki, Erika (Fick)   
March 24, 2005 of Pendleton, NY, beloved wife of Frank; dearest mother of
Linda (Stanley) Biernat and the late Michael; grandmother of Michael and
Matthew Biernat; daughter of the late Michael and Paula (nee Hildmann) Fick;
sister of Dieter (Charlotte) Fick, Linde (Herbert) Gottschlich of Germany;
also survived by four nephews. Services from The COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS
INC., 3003 South Park Ave. Lackawanna, NY Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock and
from Our Lady of Bistrica Church at 9:30. Mrs. Rakiecki was a member of Church
Choir and Girl Scouts. Visitation Monday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Reinhart, Timothy J. "T.J."   
Suddenly March 17, 2005 in Tokoyo, Japan; loving son of Maria (nee Smistek)
and Daniel Reinhart; dear brother of Rachel Reinhart; grandson of Donald and
Catherine (nee Urso) Reinhart and the late Edward and Loretta Smistek; nephew
of Christopher and Lori Alf, William and Joanne Blake, Mary Reinhart, Timothy
and Maureen Reinhart, Joseph and Lisa Reinhart; survived by several cousins.
Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME
INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated Thursday at 10:00 AM at St. Peter & Paul's Church. Memorials may be
made to the T.J. Reinhart Scholarship Fund.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/27/2005 - 3/29/2005.

Repman, Charles M.   
Of Buffalo, NY, March 21, 2005, beloved husband of the late Margaret J.
(Kimes) Repman; dearest father of Lanny R. (Nancy) and the late Georgina and
Charles Repman; grandfather of David (Robyn), Brian (Stacy) Repman, Jaime
(Shane) Copeland, Joel and Adam (Erika) Repman; great-grandfather of Corina,
Vaughn and Elora; brother of Rosalie 'Tootie' (Louis) Pritchard, Nancy (Fred)
Gustafson, Patricia Purcell, Joan (Kenneth) Baum and the late Mary E. and
Ralph (Gladys) Repman, Rita (David) McGinley and James Repman; also survived
by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a
memorial service at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 3 Doat St., Buffalo,
Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 2 PM. Mr. Repman was a member of the Matthew Glab
Post and an Army veteran of the Korean War. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY
CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Riley M.D., Cornelius J.   
March 19, 2005, age 95 of Sanibel, FL., formerly of Buffalo, N.Y. Beloved
husband of Mary Patricia (nee Murphy) Riley and the late Dorothy H. (nee
Levandowski) Riley; dear father of Neil J. (Elizabeth) Riley of Ridgeland,
S.C. and Teresa (Dennis) Johnson; grandfather of Heather (James) Johnson
Schleer and Kristen (Christopher Dygon) Johnson; brother of the late Dr.
Victor Riley, late Clifford Riley and the late Dr. William Riley; also
survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends
Monday from 4-8 PM at the Sauer-Lynett-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1933 Kensington
Ave., where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday morning at 8:30 AM and at
St. Leo the Great Church at 9:15 AM. Friends invited. If desired, memorials
may be made to Sisters of Charity Hospital Foundation. Online guest register
at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/26/2005 - 3/27/2005.

Rodriguez, Ricardo   
March 22, 2005, suddenly in Puerto Rico, of Buffalo, NY; son of Victor and the
late Myrna Puente Rodriguez; beloved husband of Leonor 'Nora' Maldonado; dear
father of Ricardo 'Richito' Jr., Emma Michelle and Juan 'Juancito' Carlos
Rodriguez; brother of Victor Jr., Lourdes, Carlos, Victor II and Jaime
Rodriguez; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Funeral
services Wednesday at 9:00 AM from the Old First Ward Chapel of The PETER K.
LESLIE FUNERAL HOME, 580 South Park Ave. (corner of Hamburg St., 855-1411) and
in St. Valentine's Church at 9:30 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to
attend. Family will be present Monday 4-8 PM and Tuesday 1-8 PM. Interment in
Holy Cross Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Romanowski, Helen (Handzlik)   
March 25, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late Edmund
Romanowski; dearest mother of Edmond, Robert (Noreen) and Arthur (Diane)
Romanowski; dear grandmother of Coleen and Scott; sister of Virginia (late
Edward) Kwarciak and predeceased by other brothers and sisters; also survived
by nieces and nephews. Family will be present on 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 on Monday at 9:30 AM. Interment St.
Stanislaus Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/26/2005 - 3/27/2005.

Root, Arthur K.   
March 25, 2005, age 88; beloved husband of the late Beatrice (nee Metzinger)
Root; dearest father of James (Joan) and Richard (Janet); also survived by six
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; dear brother of Frank J. (Marge)
Root and the late Charles H. (Elissa) Root, Sr. No prior visitation. A
Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at 11 AM in the
Chapel of St. Leo the Great Church. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully
declined. If desired, memorials may be made to St. Leo the Great Church, 885
Sweet Home Rd., Amherst, NY 14226. Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005.

Rybicki, Carol J. (Lasher)   
March 22, 2005, dear mother of Edward (Sistine), Jeffry (Ellen) and Micheal
(Karen) Rybicki; dearest grandmother of Jamie, Sierra and Micheal Jr. Rybicki;
daughter of Ruth and the late James Lasher; sister of Leroy Lasher. Relatives
and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St. Agnes Church, 194
Ludington St., Saturday morning, April 2, at 10:00 AM. Arrangements by the
MICHAEL A. DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/27/2005 - 3/31/2005.

Schnitzer, Mary C. (Perry)   
March 23, 2005, of East Aurora, NY. Beloved wife of Harold L. Loving mother of
Sister Mary Lou Schnitzer, SSJ; Sister of Gertrude Thomson and the late John
E., Lucy Ann T., Grace R. and Thomas J. Perry. Also survived by nieces,
nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Family will receive friends on Monday
2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main Street, East Aurora. Mass of
Christian Burial will be held at Immaculate Conception RC Church, 520 Oakwood
Avenue, East Aurora, Tuesday at 9:30 AM (Please assemble at church). Memorials
to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 10324 Main Street, Clarence, NY 14031. Interment
in Woodlawn Cemetery, Orchard Park.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/25/2005 - 3/27/2005.

Siurtek, John S.   
Of Lackawanna; March 22, 2005, beloved husband of the late Josephine 'Jessie'
(Warzecha) Siurtek; dearest father of Joan M. (James) Saba and Stanley J.
Siurtek; son of the late Stanley and Kathryn (Kruk) Siurtek; brother of Stella
(late Walter) Kwilos and the late Josephine (Joseph) Diviak, Mary and Joseph
(Sophie) Siurtek; also survived by a nephew. No prior visitation. Private
memorial services at the convenience of the family. Mr. Siurtek was an Army
veteran of WWII, serving in the South Pacific and a 42 year retiree of
Bethlehem Steel Corp. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435.

Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Smith, Elsie R. (Oefner)   
Of Lewiston, March 23, 2005, wife of the late Emmett M. Smith; dear aunt of
George R. Oefner. Friends may call at the D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME,
3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Monday 4-8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial from St.
Edmund's R.C. Church, 530 Ellicott Creek Rd., Tuesday at 10 AM. Please
assemble at church. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005.

Smith, Roger J.   
Of Buffalo, NY, March 24, 2005, husband of Eileen (Stetter) Smith; loving
father of Brian and Kevin Smith; stepfather of Sarah and Andrew Backlas, Karl,
Aleks and Kurt Stefaniak; loving son of the late Edward and Dorothy Smith;
dear brother of Thomas Smith, Sharon (Jim) Blidy, Edward 'Teddy' (Linda Cooke)
Smith, Donna (Paul) Tomasik, James (Janine), Robert (Lynn), Gary (Linda) and
the late Monica Smith; former husband of Patricia (Natello). A Memorial
Service will be held on Tuesday at 7 PM in The Bread of Life Church, 1638
South Park Ave. Online condolences may be sent to the family at
www.oconnellfh.com Arrangements by O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Stein, Edward F.   
Of Attica, March 26, 2005, husband of the late Pearl Davis Stein; father of
Linda (David) Dombrowski, Drew (Carole) Stein and Pamela (James) Ramp;
survived by eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; brother of
Betty Garby and the late LaVerne Stein and Marie Trautman. Calling hours
Monday 2-4 and 7-9 at MARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 135 Main St., Attica. Mass of
Christian Burial Tuesday at 11 AM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Bennington.
Memorials to Stevens Library and G.W.C.C. School.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005.

Stosser, Raymond F.   
March 26, 2005, husband of the late Evelyn M. Harris Stosser; father of Paul
R. (Sandra) Stosser and Mrs. Jeanne (David) Strong; also survived by four
grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two nieces and one nephew; brother of
the late Carl and Elmer Stosser; dear friend of Marian Rupp. Funeral service
from the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 855 Englewood Ave., Tonawanda,
Wednesday at 11 AM. Family will be present Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9
PM. Mr. Stosser was a member of Transportation Lodge #842 F. & A.M. under
whose auspices a service will be held Tuesday 7:30, The Buffalo Consistory
SPRS and Ismailia Temple A.A.N.O.M.S.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/27/2005 - 3/29/2005.

Sullivan, Rev. Francis D.   
O.F.M. Conv. March 24, 2005, son of the late John and Ellen (Cavanaugh)
Sullivan; brother of the late Norman, John, Vincent, Irene, Joseph and Msgr.
Arthur Sullivan; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be
held Monday from 11 Am to 12 noon followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at
Most Holy Redeemer Church, Genesee St. and Avery Place. Arrangements by JAMES
W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/26/2005 - 3/27/2005.

Tinsley, Ethel L.   
Of Orchard Park, NY and Sun City Center, FL, March 24, 2005, wife of the late
Roe F. Tinsley; mother of Dorothy (Thomas) Morrow, Roella Hobbs and Ethel (Dr.
Richard) Collins; survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
No prior visitation. Memorial services will be held at the convenience of the
family. Arrangements by KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME. getlogo,mc0540
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Tringali, Michael A.   
March 26, 2005, beloved husband of Marie (Alessandra) Tringali; beloved father
of Michael (Elizabeth), Richard, Daniel (Christine) Tringali; father-in-law of
Anita Tringali; beloved grandfather of Marissa and Richard Tringali; son of
the late Rosario and Rose (Puma) Tringali; brother of Lee (Joanne), Joseph
(Rose) Tringali, Josephine (Sam) Gambino, Anna (Louis) Chililli, Russell
(Patricia) Tringali and the late Vincent (Betty) Tringali; also survived by
nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Monday only 2-4 and 7-9
PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1671 Maple Rd., (between Youngs
and Hopkins Rds.), Amherst, where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at
11:15 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Leo the Great
Church at 12:15 PM. Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
donations to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN
38015. Mr. Tringali was a member of VFW Post 416 and a WWII veteran serving in
Normandy, Northern France and the Battle of the Bulge.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005.

Turello, Caroline W. (West)   
March 24, 2005. Beloved wife of Emanuel J. Turello 'Joe the Barber'.
Sister-in-law of Phil Turello; also survived by many nieces, nephews, great
nieces, great nephews, and several special friends. Sister of the late
Winifred F. Dunlavey, Edward L. West and George P. West. The family will be
present to receive friends Sunday and Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 at the F. E. BROWN
SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC, E. Quaker St, Orchard Park where prayers will be
offered Tuesday morning at 8:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30
in St Mary's Church (East Eden). Flowers gratefully declined; memorials made
to Hospice Buffalo, Inc, 225 Como Park Blvd, Cheek, NY 14227
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/26/2005 - 3/28/2005.

Tyloch, Edmund A.   
March 26, 2005 of Orchard Park, NY; husband of the late Josephine I.
(Bonarek); dearest father of Judith (David) Smith, Vicki, Deborah L. (Richard)
Kazmierczak; grandfather of Michael, Timothy, Matthew, Cassandra and Kelly;
great-grandfather of Andrew Smith; brother of Clara (late Ralph) and the late
Frank (late Wanda), Carrie (late John) Kossowski, Stella (late Andrew) Dyja,
Leo (Celia), Walter (late Stella), Stella (late Joseph) Dyja, Zigmund (late
Charlotte) and Helen (late Steven) Przybylski; also survived by nieces and
nephews. Funeral from the JOS. M. LITWIN FUNERAL HOME, 1629 Electric Ave.,
Tuesday at 8:30 AM and at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 9 AM. Family
present Monday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Tyloch was a member of Matthew
Glab Post 1477. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations to Juvenile Diabetes or
a charity of choice.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005.

Vance, Norman David   
Of Collins, NY, died March 24, 2005 at age 50 of mesothelioma; beloved son of
Norman A. and Jessie (Reid) Vance; cherished companion of Karen Kenngott, all
of Collins; brother of William, Daniel (Gina) Vance, Amy (Kim Lewis) Vance,
all of Collins, Kathy (Elwood) Mohawk of Gowanda and William (Peggy) Young of
Hamburg; also survived by nieces, nephews and many friends. Friends may call
Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME, 44 Center St.,
Gowanda from where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 11 AM. The family
suggests memorials be made to Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, 1609
Garden St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/26/2005 - 3/27/2005.

Verrall, Mabel (Sahr)   
Age 86 of North Tonawanda, March 24, 2005 following a brief illness; wife of
the late Sanford Verrall; beloved mother of Bonnie (Todd) Urban and Sally
(James) Roberson; loving gramma of Todd (Heather) Urban, Jr., John (Stacey)
Urban, Heather (Michael) Kijowski, Jackie (Dennis) Brenner and Jimmy (fiancee
Jennifer) Roberson; loving CC (great-gramma) of Zak, Kayla, Sam, Alexis,
Kelsi, Georgia, Max, John Jr. and Kyle; sister of Lucille Wittkop and June
(Alfred) Henneberger and was predeceased by three brothers and two sisters;
also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and
7-9 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan and
Broad Sts.) in the City of Tonawanda, where Services will be held Tuesday at
11 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul
Lutheran Church Handicap Access Fund or to St. Paul Cemetery Maintenance Fund,
453 Old Falls Blvd. in North Tonawanda, NY 14120.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Wagner, Richard J.   
March, 25, 2005; of West Seneca, NY; husband of the late Julia (nee Cooper);
father of Judith (Frank) Stefanone, William (Patricia), Richard and Margaret
Wagner; brother of Trudy (Robert) Calzetta and Cecile (late William) Wesel;
also survived by seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Family
present Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC, 3855 Seneca, St.,
West Seneca, where prayers will be said Tuesday morning at 9:30 followed by a
Mass of Christian burial at St. Bonaventure Church at 10 AM. Friends invited.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005.

Waite, Genevieve E. "Bridget"   
March 24, 2005, of Kenmore, NY, beloved wife of the late Rollin C. Waite;
sister of the late James T. Clinton; sister-in-law of Lynne Clinton. Friends
are invited to a Memorial Mass in St. Paul's R.C. Church, Thursday, March 31
at 9:30.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005.

Weaver, Jane T. (Maloney)   
March 26, 2005, wife of the late Norman E. Weaver; mother of Norman (Andrea),
Mary J., Barbara (Thomas) Morano, John (Sandra) and the late Richard (Louise)
Weaver; mother-in-law of Debbie Weaver; grandmother of 13 grandchildren and
three great-grandchildren; sister of Rosemary (late Joseph) Twist and the late
Thomas and Joan Maloney. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
(Buffalo Chapel) THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME, 1975 Seneca St. Funeral will
be held Tuesday at 12 noon at St. Bonaventure Church. Mrs. Weaver was a member
of the Altar and Rosary Society and the Mother's Club at St. Bonaventure
Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005.

Weber, Mary V.   
March 23, 2005, of Kenmore, NY, beloved mother of Martha (William Keasling)
Weber and Jim (Lisa) Weber; grandmother of Amanda Weber. Private Services at
the convenience of the family.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/27/2005.

Wheeler, James C.   
March 25, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Katherine M. (nee
Kantor); dearest father of James A. and Shawn J.; brother of Jean (Robert)
Hallman, Jess (David) Napierala and John; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Saturday, April 2,
2005 from 11 AM - 12 Noon at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George
Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.) where funeral services will be held at 12
Noon.
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/27/2005 - 4/1/2005.

Wirth, Emma   
March 18, 2005; wife of the late Francis X.; mother of Dorothy E. (Dennis)
Murphy and Richard F. (Evelyn) Wirth; also survived by six grandchildren and
five great-grandchildren. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a
Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 9:30 AM from S.S. Peter & Paul R.C. Church,
Main St., Williamsville. Online tributes may be sent to www.mem.com.
Arrangements by the ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME
Published in the Buffalo News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005.