OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 29 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 Ailinger, Eleanor Irmisch Age 91, of Buffalo, NY and Boca Raton, FL, died March 27, 2005. She was preceded in death by husbands, Robert G. Bardol and Louis W. Irmisch, Jr. and by sons Kneeland and George W. Irmisch. Survived by a beloved sister, Sister St. Lawrence Ailinger of the Sisters of Saint Mary of Namur; beloved mother of Barbara L. Bardol, John O. Bardol and Louis W. Irmisch III. Grandmother of Jessica D. Benson, Aaron L., Sarah M. and Elizabeth A. Beasley, Eleanor M. Bardol and great-grandmother of Damien S. Beasley. Funeral services to be held in Buffalo, NY on a date to be announced. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/29/2005. Aloisio, Louis Age 97 of Buffalo, NY; born in S. Pio, Italy; entered into rest March 26, 2005; most beloved husband of the late Elena M. (nee Guido) Aloisio for 63 years; devoted father of Lawrence (Kathleen) Aloisio, Loretta (Richard) Sterling, Louis and Lorraine Aloisio; cherished grandfather of Christopher Sterling, Laura (James) Giallella, Lisa Aloisio, Gregory Sterling, Andrew (Carla) Aloisio, Kenneth Aloisio, David Aloisio and Karen Sterling; and great-grandfather of Gabriel, Anthony, Nicholas and Jeffrey; loving son of the late Francesco and Fenizia 'Fanny' (nee Panone) Aloisio; dear brother of Mary (late Samuel) DiNardo, late Angelo Aloisio and late Lillian (late Donald) Smukall; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave on Tuesday from 4-8 PM where the funeral will be held on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 11 o'clock. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. The Aloisio Family would like to thank the Staff at Buffalo Mercy Skilled Nursing Facility for the loving care that he received for the last five years. src='/Images/Cobrands/BuffaloNews/Logos/cross.gif' border='0'> Published in the Buffalo News on 3/29/2005. Baer, Heinrich S. Of North Tonawanda, March 26, 2005. Father of Dr. Daniel, Aaron and Timothy Baer; son of Heinrich and Shahandocht Baer; brother of Arthur (Judy) Baer and Roland (Renee) Baer. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at 10 AM at St. Pius X Church, 1700 North French Rd., Getzville. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Arrangements by the WATTENGEL FUNERAL HOME, 692-0440. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/29/2005. Bialkowski, Mary Ann (Sturges) Of Blasdell, NY, March 28, 2005, loving mother of Mark S. Bialkowski and Jason Brennan; dearest daughter of Gerald and the late Joan (nee Burkland) Sturges; dear sister of Sandra Carrow and William (Lisa) Sturges; also survived by a large loving family and many dear friends. Family will be present to receive friends Wednesday 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 Thursday morning at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/29/2005 - 3/30/2005. Borodzik Sr., Frank L. March 28, 2005; beloved husband of Helen (nee Satlawa); devoted father of Christine (John) Smith, Cynthia (Anthony) Kobus, Frank Jr. (Annette), Bonnie Borodzik, Barbara (Glenn) Nelson, Cathy (Ron) Drdul and Karen (Tim) Helinski; loving grandfather of Tony, Jonathan, Jake, Zachary, Eric and the late Frankie III; dearest brother of Richard (late Marlene) Borodzik, Nancy (Bill) Marciniak, Michael (Rose) and the late Jim Borodzik and Dorothy Pawlak; brother-in-law of Ann (Bob) Majchrzak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 806 Clinton St. (3 blocks west of Fillmore) where services will be held Friday at 9 AM and at Sts. Rita and Patrick Church at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/29/2005 - 3/30/2005. Boyd, Catherine "Catie" March 25, 2005. Wake Thursday at 11 AM. Funeral service 12 Noon at Greater Refuge Temple of Christ, 943 Jefferson Ave. Arrangements by the WALTER M. GRIGGS JR. FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/29/2005. Brice, Jessica M. March 22, 2005, cherished fiancee of David DeLisi; beloved daughter of Margaret (nee Leavy) Brice and Homer (Sharon) Brice; dearest sister of Daniel (Elizabeth) Brice and Melissa (Andrew) Casolini Dal Bo'; beloved aunt of Christopher, Lauren and Maxwell; granddaughter of Dorothy Wright; cherished niece of many aunts and uncles. Jessica will also be dearly missed by Matthew, Ryan and Lucy. Family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8440 Main St., Clarence where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 AM. Contributions may be made to DBSA, 730 N. Franklin St., Chicago, Illinois 60610-7224. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/29/2005 - 3/30/2005. Caci, Alfred C. "Sonny" March 27, 2005; beloved husband of Patricia A. (DeVito) Caci; father of Phylis (David) Stabley, Joseph (Maria) Caci III, Caren (Daniel) Emblidge, Alfred (Jamie) Caci Jr., Gerald (Holly) Caci III; grandfather of Rachael, Alexis, Bryan, Mitcheal, Emily, Sonny, Jerry Jr., Lindsay, Samantha; dad of Michael, Chris, Angela, Anthony; papa of Courtney, Michael, Anthony; son of Phylis (Fanara) and the late Joseph Caci; brother of Ann (Nick) Valvo, Joseph (late Elaine) Caci Jr., Jerry Caci, Vera (Vincent) Philippone and Carol (Al) Monteforte; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.) where funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Margaret's Church at 9:30 AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/29/2005 - 3/30/2005. 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. Carlstrom, Curt A. Age 96, entered into rest March 27, 2005; beloved husband of the late Anne (Bullen) Carlstrom; pre-deceased by three sisters, two brothers and was the beloved great uncle and friend of Cheryl Locke, Kimberlee, Susan and Robert Mellon. No prior visitation. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc. of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville, NY 14221. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/29/2005. Carr, Paul March 26, 2005, beloved husband of the late Ann; devoted father of Susan Belinson; loving grandfather of Brian and Adam (Marsha) Belinson. A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 11 AM at White Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Robert and David Belinson Scholarship Fund at Temple Shaarey Zedek. Arrangements by (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 3/29/2005. Caulfield, Shirley G. (Griffiths) March 28, 2005; beloved wife of Charles A. Caulfield; step-mother of Laura (Gregory) Pike and Jean (Scott) McCann; loving grandmother of Jillian and Johnathon McCann; sister of Ruth Wright and George Griffiths. The family will be present on Wednesday from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.) where Funeral Services will follow at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Interment in St. John's Cemetery, Cheektowaga. On line register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 3/29/2005. Chadwell, William H. March 28, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Camille 'Kim' (Jaruszewski) Chadwell; dear father of Heather (Dennis) Missel, Jason Chadwell and Patricia Jaruszewski; dear grandfather of Caitlin, Karissa, Ryan and Zachary; son of the late Harry and Cleo Chadwell; son-in-law of Eileen and the late Francis Jaruszewski; brother-in-law of Kathleen (Charles) Pezzino and Carol (Matthew) Kryczko; dear uncle of Michael Pezzino. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Wednesday only, 2-4 and 7-9. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 10 AM in Resurrection Church, Union and Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga. Please assemble at church. Memorials to the Strong Memorial Hospital, Heart Transplant Program, 601 Elmwood Ave., Box 679-T, Rochester, NY 14642 Published in the Buffalo News from 3/29/2005 - 3/30/2005. Conklin, Palmmary (Guglietti) Of Springville, NY, March 26, 2005; wife of Harold I. Conklin Sr.; mother of Harold I. (Elaine) Conklin Jr., David (Jill) Conklin and Steve (Anna) Conklin; also survived by nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sister of Yolanda (Benny) Dannunzio, Dorothy (Eugene) Szkatulski, Mae (Paul) Lapiana, Nettie (James) Corsaro and the late Velia, Roseanne and Guy. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville, NY, where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 11:00. Father Dennis Fronczak will officiate. Burial in Hillcrest Cemetery, Armor, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/29/2005 - 3/30/2005. 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. 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. 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. Gerace, Frank March 28, 2005; of Silver Creek, NY; husband of Lee (Smathers); father of Philip Gerace of Brockton; brother of Circo Gerace of Akron and Josephine Jagoda of Buffalo; also survived by three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 1 at 11:00 AM from HOLE-PARKER FUNERAL CHAPEL in Silver Creek. Interment in Glennwood Cemetery. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 PM Thursday. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Irwin, Gary D. Hamburg, NY, March 27, 2005. Beloved husband of Dolores A. (nee Calkins) Irwin. Loving father of Dean (Sylvia), Dawn (George) McKenzie, Robert (Cathy), Michelle (Bud) Drexinger, Deidra Becker and the late Sandra Irwin. Brother of Robert (Barbara), Ronald (Marian), Dorothy (late Norman) Mundt and the late Joyce (Richard) Henn. Son-in-law of Esther and the late Robert Kickbush and the late Laverne Calkins. Also survived by 16 grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other loving family members. Family will be present to receive friends Wednesday from 4-8 and Thursday from 4-8:30 at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC, 3450 South Park Ave,. where funeral services will be celebrated Thursday evening at 8:30 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/29/2005 - 3/30/2005. 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. 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. Nickoloff, John K. Of Tonawanda, NY, March 27, 2005, beloved husband of the late Mildred (nee Clapp); dearest brother of Mary (John) Richards, Nicholas (Johanne) and Lola Wozniak; also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. John was a WW II Army veteran and served in North Africa, Italy, France and Germany. No prior visitation. Funeral arrangements by the COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. 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. Ploger, Eleanor R. Of Springville, NY, March 26, 2005; wife of the late Donald G. Ploger; mother of Kevin L. (Denise) Ploger, Corrine A. (Dwain) Westfall and the late Erwin D. Ploger; sister of Edward (Carol) Lamphier and the late Joseph Lamphier; sister-in-law of Mary Lamphier; also survived by four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville, NY. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Expression of sympathy may be made to East Otto Free Methodist Church, 9387 East Otto Rd, East Otto NY 14729 Published in the Buffalo News on 3/29/2005. 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. Preziuso, Anna (Cardelli) March 28, 2005, wife of the late John Visone Sr.; mother of Letizia (John) Conrad; grandmother of Angela and Anthony Conrad; aunt of Fausta Casella; predeceased by six sisters. Family present Tuesday 3-8 PM at The PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Margaret Church at 9:30 AM. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/29/2005. Rausa, Laura S. (Stresing) Of Eden, NY, March 26, 2005, loving mother of George (Patricia) Jenney Jr., Jean Mae (Robert) Best, Charles (Marie) Rausa Jr. and the late JoAnne Rausa; sister of the late Robert and Ralph (Margaret) Stresing; sister-in-law of Alice Lebert; loving grandmother of five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg Thursday at 10 AM. No prior visitation. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. 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. Rypinski, Helen A. March 28, 2005; dear daughter of the late Bronislaw and Anna (Merecki) Rypinski; dear sister of Walter Rypinski and Marie (late Peter) Chupinsky; loving aunt of Ann Marie Ellis; also survived by five nieces and two nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, 2005 Clinton St. (cor. South Ogden) Wednesday at 8:45 AM and at. St Stanislaus Church at 9:30 . Memorials in Miss Rypinski's name may be made to St. Stanislaus Church. Miss Rypinski was a member of St. Stanislaus Choir, Sunshine Club, Sacred Heart Society and the Rosary Society. Visitation Tuesday 2-6 PM. Flowers gratefully declined Published in the Buffalo News on 3/29/2005. Sadroga-Merkel, Helen E. Geddes Age 70, formerly of Akron and Cheektowaga, NY, quietly passed away March 25, 2005 at Tendercare in Sault Sainte Marie, MI; loving mother of Dennis (Cynthia) Merkel of Sault Sainte Marie, MI, Melinda Merkel of Sicklerville, NJ and Timothy Merkel of Buffalo, NY; grandmother of Richard, Cory, Woodrow and Crispin; sister of Elizabeth (late Arthur) Lucas of Buffalo, NY, John S., Jr. (Nancy) Geddes of Umatilla, FL and Patricia (Thomas) Widzinski of Alden, NY; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Wednesday and Thursday from 6-8 PM to receive friends at the BERNHARDT FUNERAL HOME, 130 Main St., Akron, NY, where Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 1 at 11 AM. Burial in Mt. Olive Cemetery, South Newstead. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville, NY 14221. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/29/2005. 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. Schmidt, Donald R. March 28, 2005, beloved husband of Nancy (Muir) Schmidt; dearest father of N. Elizabeth Lonergan, Mark E. (Linda), Lee D. (Margit), Bruce D. (Linda) Glenn R. (Terry), George A. (Janice) and the late Gordon P. Schmidt; dearest brother of Jane Schmidt, Thelma Brady, Judy and the late Robert and James Schmidt; dearest grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of 6. Family will be present to receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday from 1-8 PM at the South Buffalo Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 192 Abbott Rd. (near Southside Pkwy) where services will be held Thursday at 11 AM. Mr. Schmidt was a devoted employ of S.J. McCullagh Coffee Co. for 57 years. Interment Lakeside Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/29/2005 - 3/30/2005. Skowron, Marion R. March 20, 2005 of Sloan, NY, beloved husband of Irene (Maturski) Skowron; dear father of Diane (Albert) Poniwas, Doreen Skowron, Donna (Thomas) Cecere, Linda Skowron; grandfather of Alyssa, Aaron, Emily and Katy. A private Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, March 22, in St. Stanislaus Church and interment in St. Adalberts Cemetery, Lancaster at the convenience of the family. Arrangements BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/29/2005. Smith, Frank H. Of Lewiston, NY March 27, 2005; age 93. Husband of the late Maude A. (Pidgeon) and the late Doris (Kennedy) Smith; father of Carol Pearson, June Greek and Judith Kafka; brother of Louis Masters and the late Ray, Stuart, Thomas Smith, Edna Spencer and Veda Brillhart; also survived by five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES INC., North Fourth and Ridge Sts., Lewiston Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Services Thursday at 11:00 AM from St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 400 Ridge St., Lewiston. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to St. Paul's Episcopal Church or the Alzheimer's Association of WNY. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/29/2005. Smith, Rose (Blidy) Of Buffalo, NY, March 27, 2005. Beloved wife of late Harold 'Whitey' Smith; dearest mother of Rose Marie (John) Brueckl, Patricia (late Thomas) Sestak, Michael (Shirley) Smith and Shawn Smith; daughter of the late John and Anna Blidy; sister of Mary Wojciechowski and the late Andrew, Joseph, John, Sophie Thorn, Catherine Briggs, Anna Goeseke, Nancy Leschuk, Sally Rasmus, Peter, Alexander, Paul, Dorothy, Julia Blidy; survived by nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Family present Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where prayers will be said Thursday morning at 8:45, followed by a Mass Of Christian Burial at St. Ambrose Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to St. Ambrose Church appreciated. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW #6245 Joseph Hriczko Post and a member of St. Ambrose Church for 56 years. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/29/2005 - 3/30/2005. Spang, Walter C. Age 83, March 9, 2005 at Palm Harbor, FL, beloved husband of June J. Wilcocks Spang; father of Susan J. Stanko of Wilson and the late Mark C. Spang; grandfather of Amy J. (Michael) Seeley, Bethany V. Stanko, Colette (Sam) Aragones; great-grandfather of Conor, Cal, Madelyn, Elizabeth and Samuel; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at HAMILTON & CLARK, INC., FUNERAL HOME, 270 Young St., Wilson, NY Thursday 10:30-11 AM, where a Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM. Burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery, Tonawanda, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the charity of ones choice gratefully accepted. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/29/2005. Story, Marilyn A. (Witt) Of Collins Center, NY, March 28, 2005, wife of the late Herbert J. Story; mother of Denise (Jim) Northrup, Leonard (Cheryl) and Jeffrey (Dawn) Story; also survived by 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; sister of Bernadine Veith, Emily Crandall and the late Lucille Farner. Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville, NY where funeral services will be held Thursday 1:30 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/29/2005. 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. Volk, Florence M. (Beatty) March 24, 2005, wife of the late Edward Volk; aunt of Richard (Sandra), Robert (Sheryl) and Donald (Kathleen) Volk; cousin of Anne Lisca. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service in North Park Presbyterian Church, 700 Parkside Ave. on Friday at 10 AM. Arrangements by VANDERCHER & DICK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/29/2005 - 3/30/2005. Waddell, James March 27, 2005; age 77; beloved husband of Sharon (Giardina); father of Cheryl Lewis, Laurel (Tom) Bridon, James Jr. (Susan), Jacqueline (Jack) Garzo, Paul (Jean) Giardina, Stephen (Michele) Giardina, and Gregory (Judith) Giardina; grandfather of 19; great-grandfather of five. Family will receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (French Rd. Chapel) Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1024 French Rd., Cheektowaga, where Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 9:15 AM with a Funeral Liturgy to be held at 10:00 AM in Resurrection Life Fellowship Church, 2145 Old Union Rd., Cheektowaga. Online register at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/29/2005 - 3/30/2005. Walter, Florence E. (Seibel) March 27, 2005, beloved wife of the late Henry L. Walter; daughter of the late John G. and Elizabeth K. (Schlitz) Seibel; sister of the late Viola K. (late Frank V.) Rupp; also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Buffalo Chapel) 2397 Seneca St. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Martin of Tours Church, 1140 Abbott Rd., Thursday at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Martin of Tours Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/29/2005 - 3/30/2005. 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. Winch, Richard S. Age 90 of Java Village, NY, March 27, 2005; husband of Helen (Kibler) and the late Isabelle (Calmes); father of Richard F. (Sue) Winch, Carol (Pete) Schnitzler, Diane Hart, Dan (Donna) Hyman, Tom (Alice) Hyman, Sally (Barry) Mason, Stephen Hyman, Jan (Jeff) Smith, Brian (Julie) Hyman, Laurie (Brad) Monin and the late Terry Hyman; brother of the late Beulah (Ellsworth) Kirsch, Charlotte (James) Spencer and Elliott Winch; also survived by 33 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Friends may call 7-9 Tuesday and 2-4, 7-9 Wednesday at the W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., Arcade, where a Funeral service will be held Thursday at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Strykersville Rescue Squad or Java Village Cemetery Association. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/29/2005.