OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 28 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 Barber, Laura R. (Hudson) Age 82, of Holland, NY, March 27, 2005, wife of the late A. Glenn Barber; mother of Kenneth (Marlene) Barber, Carole Sherwood, Vivian (Kenneth) Powlison, Marcia (Bruce) Makowski; foster mother of Mary Jean (Michael) Zeller; sister of Lynn Hudson and the late Lyle Hudson; mother-in-law of the late Sandy Barber; sister-in-law of Claire Hudson; also survived by 13 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 Monday at the W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., Arcade. Funeral Service Tuesday at 11 AM from The Java Village Baptist Church. Memorials to The Java Village Baptist Church or The Holland Rescue Squad or The Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/28/2005. 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. Capizzi, Carmela (Brucklier) Age 102, March 27, 2005, beloved wife of the late Frank Capizzi; devoted mother of Marie and the late Leonard and Angeline Capizzi; dearest sister of Barbara Cumbo, Joseph Brucklier and the late Dora Aquilina, Sarah Losi, Samuel, Michael and Augustine Brucklier and Rose Greco. The family will be present Wednesday 4-8 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. (near W. Ferry) where funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:15 AM and from St. Michael's Church at 10 AM. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/28/2005 - 3/30/2005. 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. D'Amico, Jean A. (Peritore) March 26, 2005, beloved wife of Anthony J. D'Amico; dearest mother of Francine (Fred) George, Lynne (Don) Short, Anthony (Judy) D'Amico, Jr. and Rosanne (Ron) Wagner; devoted grandmother of Christina (Gabe), Matthew (Martha), Heather, Kaitlin, Justin, Bradley, Lauren, Kari, Lisa, Theresa, Jeannine, Nick and Ben and one great-grandchild, Atticus; dear sister of Rosemarie Peritore and Lori (late Allan) Barth; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will be present on Monday from 7-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:15 AM and from St. Stephen's Church, Grand Island, NY at 10 AM. Contributions may be made to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital, The Leukemia Society, The Hospice Foundation and Roswell Park Alliance Foundation. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/28/2005 - 3/29/2005. 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. Ecker, Howard G. March 25, 2005; beloved husband of Norine (nee Roska) Ecker; dearest father of Gary (Lenore) Ecker, Gay (Michael) Nicholas, and Greg (Donna) Ecker; dearest grandfather of Todd (Kim), Lisa, Joshua, Nathan, Travis, and Kyle Eckler; brother of Robert and Harold (Eleanore) Ecker. The family will be present to receive friends for a memorial service which will be announced at a later date. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the VFW Post #8113, West Seneca, NY. Arrangements by JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME INC Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Farkas, John Unexpectedly, in Glen Cove, LI, March 23, 2005, dear son of August and Phyllis Polino Farkas; brother of twin James of Coventry, CT and Michael (Judith) Farkas of Kernersville, NC; uncle of Jillian, Jennifer, Christine and Caroline Farkas; also survived by many cousins. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:45 AM. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Paul's R.C. Church Wednesday at 9:15 AM. John was active in Boy Scouts at Troop #225, Kenmore. Memorials contributions to Office of Alumni & Development, LIU-C.W. Post College, 729 Northern Blvd., Brookville, NY 11548 are preferred. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/28/2005 - 3/29/2005. 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. 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. Jacobs, Julia A. (Zangara) Of Blasdell, NY, entered into rest March 26, 2005, beloved wife of the late Francis Jacobs; devoted mother of Samuel Van Houten (Victoria Muir), Robert (Cheryl), Ronald and David (Antoinette) Van Houten; cherished grandmother of eight grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (nee Ali) Zangara; dearest sister of Ralph Zangara, Sr., Susan Antonucci and predeceased by seven brothers and sisters; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. src='/Images/Cobrands/BuffaloNews/Logos/cross.gif' border='0'> Published in the Buffalo News on 3/28/2005. 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. src='/Images/Cobrands/BuffaloNews/Logos/flag.gif' border='0'> Published in the Buffalo News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005. Kosnikowski Sr., Craig F. Age 51, of North Tonawanda, unexpectedly March 26, 2005 in Millard Fillmore Hospital, Buffalo. He was the son of the late Arthur and Ruth Kosnikowski; husband of Judith Kosnikowski; father of Erin Kosnikowski and Craig Kosnikowski, Jr.; brother of Arthur 'Buddy' (Debbie) Kosnikowski of Cheektowaga, Amy Lloyd of San Antonio, TX and Marty Kosnikowski of Cheektowaga; uncle of several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the FRETTHOLD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda on Wednesday from 7-9 PM. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday at 10 AM from St. Agnes R.C. Church, 194 Ludington St., Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/28/2005. Laperuto, Alexander Of Derby, NY, March 27, 2005, husband of the late Grace (nee Capozzi); beloved father of Fred (Carolyn) Laperuto and Marie (late Sandor) Lakatos; loving grandfather of Kristy (Arthur) Gasiewicz, Racheal Laperuto, Lynn and Joseph (Rose) Lakatos; cherished great-grandfather of Alexis Lakatos; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd. & Rte. 5), Hamburg, 627-2919, Tuesday from 10-11 AM where funeral services will immediately follow at 11 AM. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/28/2005. Lisi, Andrew Harry Of Clarence, NY, March 27, 2005, beloved husband of Janice M. (nee Hannon); loving father of April (Hal) Folckemer; dearest grandfather of Lisa (Jason) Manning, Laura (John) Meyer, Jennifer (Jason) Adkins, Jill Folckemer; cherished great-grandfather of Kyle and Ryan Manning; brother of Eleanor Bedient and Patricia Begley; also survived by nieces and nephews. Prayer service Thursday at 10:30 AM from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL INC., 5895 Goodrich Rd., Clarence Center and a Funeral Service at 11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church. Visitation Tuesday and Wednesday from 4-8 PM. Andrew was a member of the American Legion of Clarence Center and the Lions Club of Akron. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or The Lions Club of Akron. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/28/2005 - 3/29/2005. Mahoney, Andrea Of Hamburg, NY, March 3, 2005, sister of Joan M. Popple of Lawtons, NY and Therese (Edward) Baumgartner of Florida; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to a Memorial Mass, Wednesday, March 30, at 11 AM from Immaculate Conception Church, Eden. Burial to follow at Holy Spirit Cemetery, North Collins. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be to made to the Hamburg Village Library. Arrangements by LAING FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/28/2005. 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. 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. McElhinny, Elsie M. March 27, 2005, of Williamsville, NY, beloved wife of William McElhinny; mother of Linda (Jim) Dion, Patti (Steve) Wallace, Debbie (Tony) Murello, Janet (Rick) Gaczewski and Bill (Emi) McElhinny, Jr.; daughter of Stephanie and the late John Weiss; also survived by 13 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; sister of Helen (late John) Kawa and Dorothy (Carmen) Watt. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10. Mrs. McElhinny was a member of Betsy Ross Levant Chapter #695 OES under whose auspices a service will be held Tuesday evening at 7:30. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/28/2005 - 3/29/2005. Nobbs, Howard C. Of Eden, NY, March 27, 2005, husband of Wilma (Starks); father of Gary (Nancy), Susan (Tom) Shisler, Kathy (Bill) Bosinski; brother of Edith Kildoo, Jessie Congdon and the late Silas and Robert Nobbs; also survived by five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services Thursday 10 AM from The Eden United Methodist Church. Visitation Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LAING FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2724 West Church St., Eden. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The Eden Cemetery Association, PO Box 27, Eden, NY 14057. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/28/2005 - 3/29/2005. 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. Pawlowski, Eugene T. March 26, 2005, age 80, husband of Rita F. (nee Gluszak); father of Peter (Pamela), Janet (Michael) Chmielowiec, Margaret (David) Schwegmann and Anthony (Carolyn); grandfather of Lauren and Kirsten Schwegmann, Gina Pawlowski, Michael and Steven Pawlowski; uncle to several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9 Tuesday at ZURBRICK-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 5615 Broadway, Lancaster where funeral services will be held 9:15 AM Wednesday followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in SS. Peter & Paul Church, 86 Burlington Ave., Depew. He was a member of Leonard Post in Cheektowaga. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/28/2005 - 3/29/2005. 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. Powers, Elizabeth "Betty" (Granville) March 27, 2005 of Buffalo, NY; beloved wife of Ralph T. Powers Jr.; loving mother of Deborah ( Michael) Simonick, Holly (Raymond) Santiago and Ralph 'RT' (Janet) Powers; dear grandmother of Michael, Rachel, Shane, Connor, Dylan, Cassidy and the late Elizabeth, Cassandra and Mary Ruth; great-grandmother of Nathan; daughter of the late Agnes and John Granville; sister of Bonnie (Ronald) Wilson, Eileen (late Terrance) Fitzpatrick, Noreen (Richard) Brezowski, Patrick (Priscilla) Granville, Daniel (Kathleen) Granville and the late Ann Marie, Jack and Edna Granville. Friends may call on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (Buffalo) Thursday at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/28/2005 - 3/29/2005. 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. 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. Schmelzer, Evelyn M. (Sercu) March 27, 2005, beloved wife of the late Charles E. Schmelzer, Sr.; cherished mother of Roberta (Robert) Lukasik, Charles E. Jr. (Carol), John A. (Nancy), Gary W. (Cheryl) and Mary E. Schmelzer; loving grandmother of Lori, Julie, Robbie, Amy, Tim, Holly, Jolynn, Charles III, Jennifer, Jeffrey, Kevin, Shannon, Erin, Tara, Brenna, Christine, Jill and Gary Jr.; great-grandmother of 16 great-grandchildren; sister of the late Ruth Langenfeld; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga where family will be present Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Prayers Thursday at 9 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial in Blessed Trinity Church at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Blessed Trinity Church Roof Fund. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/28/2005 - 3/30/2005. 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. 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. Sweet, Inez R. (Calkins) Age 76, of Lancaster, NY, March 27, 2005, cherished wife of A. John; beloved mother of Susan (Robert) Senecal, Kathleen Sweet (Dr. Richard) Hartman, Patricia (Timothy) Young, John L. (Denise), Laura (Richard) Haislip and Joanne (Vincent) Frysz; devoted grandmother of 13; dearest sister of Valeria (late Arthur) Converse, Ottilia (late Jerome) Eberle, Elaine (late Earl) Reimer and the late Edward (Frances); also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL & LOECHER, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Lancaster, Thursday morning at 9:30 (please assemble at church). Published in the Buffalo News from 3/28/2005 - 3/29/2005. Terragnoli, Rebecca (Pezzino) March 26, 2005, beloved mother of Amy (Eric) Lindstrom and Jeffrey (Amy) Terragnoli; loving grandmother of Tyson, Griffin and Owen Lindstrom; daughter of John and the late Anna (nee Lombardo) Pezzino; sister of Joanne (David) Perrello and Annette (Anthony) Galvano; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Tuesday from 1-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/28/2005 - 3/29/2005. Toth, Steven "Pete" March 26, 2005, beloved husband of Elizabeth 'Ann' (Kardys) Toth; dear father of Steven (Deborah) Toth; loving grandfather of Kathryn M. (Justin) Bartholomew and Megan E. Toth; brother of Irene Zimmerman and the late Louis, John and Joseph Toth; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St., Monday 5-8 PM. Friends and family will gather for a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at 10:45 AM in St. Andrew's Church, 1525 Sheridan Drive (at Elmwood). In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park, Cheektowaga 14225. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/28/2005. 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. 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. 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. Williams, Dolores March 25, 2005, of Grand Island, wife of the late James A. Williams; mother of Carmenita J. Brown, Benjamin Burke, Charida Tolerson, Cobina (Charlie) Pener, Rodney Burks and the late Dolores Goggins; step-mother of Foster Tolbert; also survived by 20 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, 15 great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews; sister of Pecola Carbonell and Pauline Childers. Visitation will be held Tuesday 10-11 AM followed by Funeral Services at 11 AM at St. Martin-In-The-Fields Church, 2587 Baseline Rd., Grand Island. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/28/2005. 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. Funeral home info Flowers Charities