OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 30 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 Baez, Eliu Laboy March 27, 2005, loving father of Alexander Laboy; loving companion of Nicole Pollard; beloved son of Pedro J. and Elba Laboy Martinez; grandson of Eladia and Blas Laboy, Nicolas Baez and Dominga Acevedo; brother of Isaac, Exson, Vihil and Elier Laboy. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at STEPHAN-BURNS FUNERAL HOME INC., 266 East. St. at Austin where services will be held held Friday at 10:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/30/2005 - 3/31/2005. Behan, Mary Eileen March 6, 2005, in Charlotte, NC, after a long illness, formerly of Kenmore, NY, Chagrin Falls, OH and Juno Beach, FL. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Joseph Behan. Mrs. Behan was born in Syracuse, NY on December 20, 1919 to James and Mary (Kinsella) Hayes. She was a homemaker, retired with her husband of 46 years to Juno Beach in 1976. Mrs. Behan served as a dedicated volunteer of the Jupiter Florida Medical Center for 15 years. Mr. Behan preceded her in death in 1995. Since 2001, Mrs. Behan received the loving care of her daughter, Eileen Marie, at her home in Charlotte, NC. In addition to Eileen, daughters Mary Patricia (Todd) Elliott of Tulsa, OK, Margaret Ann 'Peggy' (Joseph) McDonald of Cleveland, OH and son Thomas J. (Kathleen) Behan of Buffalo, NY survive Mrs. Behan; also surviving are grandchildren Emmett, Patrick, Brendan, Thomas, Eileen, Matthew, Kathleen and Mary Claire, two sisters, Peggy Hayes and Nancy (Donald) Dillon, of Williamsville, NY, brother James (Marilyn) Hayes of St. Catharines, Ontario, and six nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, Williamsville, on Friday, April 1 at 10:45 AM. Mrs. Behan will be laid to rest beside her husband at Onondaga Veterans Cemetery in Syracuse, NY, also on Friday, April 1 at 3 PM. In Juno Beach, a Memorial Mass will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice at Charlotte, 1420 East 7th St., Charlotte, NC 28204. Local arrangements by PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1671 Maple Rd., 632-8200. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/30/2005. Benson, Richard Ernest March 28, 2005, of Eden, NY; husband of Ellen Gay (nee Pickett) Benson; father of Richard M. (Marcia) Benson, Patricia G. Minnick, Lou Ellen Homan (the late James) and Charles E. Benson; grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; brother of Ruth L. Benson and Dr. Donald V. Benson. Family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 PM at the WURTZ FUNERAL HOME, 9287 Boston State Rd., Boston, NY, where family and friends are invited to a Memorial Service Friday at 10 AM. A Graveside Service will be held Friday at 2 PM at the Queens Lawn Cemetery, Grimsby, Ontario. Memorials may be made to the Faith United Church of Christ Memorial Fund, Boston, NY and St. Mary's R.C. Church, East Eden, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/30/2005. 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. 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. Burke, Patrick M. Of Seminole, FL, suddenly, at Largo Medical Center, March 25, 2005, beloved husband of Margaret L. (nee Martin); dear father of Brian (Karyn) of Mebane, NC, Jeanne (Gary) Zimmerman, Kathleen (Bill) Laufer of Mebane, NC and Joanne (Jay) Ryder; son of Ruth G. and the late Edward J. Burke Sr.; brother of Timothy (Gina) Burke, Eileen (Charles) Lestition and Sr. Sheila Anne Burke, OSF and the late Edward J. Burke Jr.; survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass will be held Friday, 9 AM at Saint Amelia's R.C. Church, Tonawanda. Arrangements by GEORGE J. ROBERTS & SONS. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/30/2005 - 3/31/2005. 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. 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. Dispenza, Russell March 7, 2005 in Florida. Survived by sisters, Sandra (Michael) D'Addetta and Martha Cook; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be held April 2nd, at 10 AM in Cleveland Heights Christian Church on Union Rd., Cheektowaga. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/30/2005. Doino, Lee (Argenio) March 29, 2005, beloved wife of the late Carmen A. Doino; devoted mother of Donald A. (Carol) Doino and Joseph V. (Phyllis) Doino; sister of the late Dominic, Ralph, Carmen, Anthony, Edward, Samuel Argenio and Dorothy Tanzella; dearest grandmother of Joseph (Linda) Doino and Dene (Marco) Vitali; great-grandmother of Alissa Doino and Ava Vitali. Friends may call Thursday 4-9 PM at VICTORIAN PARK, 4199 Lake Shore Rd., corner Camp Rd. (same location as Lakeside Memorial Home). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday 9:30 AM at St. John Vianney Church, 2950 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park (please assemble at church). Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/30/2005 - 3/31/2005. Feeney, Michael B. Suddenly, March 29, 2005, husband of Mary (Tierney) Feeney; father of Erin Mary and Michaela; son of Jean and the late Richard Feeney; brother of Richard (Debra) Feeney, Annemarie (Joe) Battaglia, Susan, John (Mary Jo), Thomas, Gregory Feeney; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Family present to receive friends Thursday, 7-9 PM, and Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave (near Colvin Ave.) where funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:15 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Holy Spirit Church (Dakota Ave) at 9 AM. Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/30/2005 - 3/31/2005. Ferrantini, Eleanor M. (Wingles) Of West Seneca, NY, March 29, 2005, wife of the late Dominic Ferrantini; beloved mother of Roy, Ann (Roderic) Greene and Thomas Ferrantini; dearest grandmother of Jennifer and Jeffrey Greene; sister of Thelma Danylak and the late Ethel Haist and Robert Wingles. No prior visitation. A Memorial service to be announced. Memorials may be made to Hospice. Arrangements by CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/30/2005. Fink, Rabbi Arnold G. On Monday, March 28, 2005 of Alexandria, VA; beloved husband of Barbara P. Fink; father of Daniel Fink, Jonathan Fink and his wife Elizabeth and Julie Fink; step-father of Scott and Jason Palmer; brother of Toby F. Laping and her husband John; grandfather of Tanya, Rosa, Joshua and Amanda Fink. Funeral Service at Beth El Hebrew Congregation, 3830 Seminary Rd., Alexandria, VA, Wednesday, March 30 at 1 PM. Interment at King David Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Beth El Hebrew Congregation or Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Attn: Office of Development, Research Building, Suite E501 3970 Reservoir Rd., N.W. Washington D.C. 20057. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/30/2005. Fronckowiak, Alex J. Age 92 of Corfu formerly of Buffalo; known as Al the Barber for 70 years in Buffalo entered into rest March 28, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Helen (Pilarski) Fronckowiak; loving father to Ronald (Eleanor) Fronckowiak of Corfu, Helen (Frank) Yerina of Cheektowaga and Alvina Zielinski of Buffalo; beloved grandfather of Maria Fronckowiak, LT Stephen Fronckowiak USN, Michelle (John) Pikula, Charlene (Vincent) Ricotta, Eric Yerina, Brian Yerina and three other grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews survive. Friends may call Thursday March 31 from 4-8 PM at the GILMARTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 329 West Main St., Batavia, NY 14020 where prayers 9:15 AM Friday, April 1, will be followed by a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name of Mary R.C. Church, East Pembroke, NY. Burial St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Buffalo. Memorials suggested to Salvation Army, 529 E. Main St., Batavia, NY 14020 or Batavia Senior Center, 2 Bank St., Batavia, NY 14020. An online memorial and guest registry is available at www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com Published in the Buffalo News on 3/30/2005. Gaunder, Elizabeth M. In Buffalo, NY, March 30, 2005, beloved wife of Lawrence V. Gaunder; dearest mother of Kathleen M. (William) Makar; grandmother of Karen, Mark and Colleen; sister of Ethel Bielewus and the late Alexander and John Horvath; sister-in-law of Barbara Horvath. Friends may call Thursday, 7-9 PM, at DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, where prayers will be offered Friday, 8:30 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Gregory the Great R.C. Church at 9 AM. In lieu fo flowers, memorials to The Ladies of Charity, 1122 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14212 (895-4001). Published in the Buffalo News from 3/30/2005 - 3/31/2005. 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. Jackson, Mary E. (Maloney) March 28, 2005. Wife of the late Henry 'Harry'; dear mother of Mary Ellen (Gerard) Becker, Jo Ann (Robert) Goraj and Janice (Edward) Vogt; grandmother of Patrick, Andrew, Carla, Shana, Anthony and Eric; sister of James (Anna) Maloney, Kay (late George) Uschold, and the late Thomas (Lou) Maloney. Funeral from JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. (Buffalo Chapel) 2397 Seneca St, Saturday 8:30 AM and St John the Evangelist Church, 9 AM, friends may call Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mrs Jackson was a member of St John's Altar Society and Senior Travel Club. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. John's Church for the new lighting in the Sanctuary. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/30/2005 - 3/31/2005. Lewandowski, Casimer L. "Casey" March 29, 2005 of Cheektowaga, N.Y. Beloved husband of Jane (nee Fronczak); dearest father of Paul (Pam) Lewandowski and Cindy (late Larry) Arth; beloved Papa of Amanda; brother-in-law of the late Henry Fronczak and late Richard (Jean) Fronczak; also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of William St.). Friday morning at 11:30 AM and at St. Gabriel's R.C. Church at 12:15 PM. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present Thursday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Foundation or St. Jude Children's Hospital. Mr. Lewandowski was a retired Buffalo Firefighter and Korean War veteran. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/30/2005 - 3/31/2005. Long, J. Joseph March 27, 2005 or Orchard Park, beloved husband of Mary Lou (Nienhaus) Long; dearest father of J. Michael (Danielle Basil) Long and Patrick J. (Maria F.) Long; son of the late Joseph J. and Elizabeth (Nenno) Long; grandfather of Caitlin Rose and Charles Joseph Long; brother of Ann (Nicholas) Argento; son-in-law of Rita and the late Joseph Nienhaus; brother-in-law of F. David and Gerry Geesler; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass from Nativity of Our Lord Church, Saturday, April 23 at 10 AM (corner of South Buffalo Street and Thorn Ave.) In lieu of flowers memorials may made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, c/o the GI Unit, Dr. Miland Javle, Elm & Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY 14263. Arrangements by the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME INC. Interment Nativity Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/30/2005. Lux, Sandra Ann (Blasdell) March 28, 2005, of Springville, NY, dear mother of Tammy (Chris) Riter, Stacy (Dennis) Cobo and Jennifer Turner; loving grandmother of Ashley, Courtney, Jacob, Tim, Josh, Megan, Douglas, Christopher, Allyssa and Samantha; beloved sister of Patricia (Donald) Barthel, Janet (late Dean) Nelson, Donald (Mary Lou) Blasdell, Bonnie (David) Freeman, Ronald (Ada Mae) Blasdell and Thomas Blasdell; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Thursday at 11 o'clock from the First Presbyterian Church, Springville, NY. Arrangements by SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME, INC. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hobart Public Library, Springville. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/30/2005. McGovern, Willard H. March 29, 2005; beloved husband of Eleanora (Hodgerney) McGovern; dear father of William R. (Barbara), Terry E. (Valerie) and Karen A. (late Jonathan) Morris; grandfather of five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brother of Ethel Herman and Floyd (Molly) McGovern; predeceased by four brothers; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington, where services will be held on Friday at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/30/2005 - 3/31/2005. Michalski, Frances V. (nee Wasielewski) March 28, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of Matthew S. Michalski; dearest mother of Lawrence M. (Joan), James M., Patrick J. (Jane) Michalski and the late Janice Michalski; dear grandmother of six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; sister of Victor Wasielewski; predeceased by six brothers and sisters. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 4125 Union Rd., Friday at 9:30 AM. (Please assemble at church). Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/30/2005 - 3/31/2005. Mislin Sr., Richard M. Entered into rest March 28, 2005, beloved husband of Rose (nee Galas); father of Patricia (Jack) Cadwalader, Linda (John) Nogle, Frances Mislin, Debra Gromada, Richard M. (Tami) Jr. and Susan (Chris) Morino; grandfather of Jason, Christy, Michael, Kimmy, J.R., Lindsay, Jenny, Ryan, C.J. and Thomas; great-grandfather of Hope, Nikolas and Alison; brother of Betty Burtch, Bill, Grace Woods, Dorothy Woods, Bonnie Coultier and the late Ina and Jean; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HILLIARD-CREASEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 147 Delaware St., Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday 10:00 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 71 Adam St., Tonawanda (please assemble at church). Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donation to Buffalo Hospice or Veterans Hospital would be appreciated Published in the Buffalo News on 3/30/2005. Nemeth, Joseph J. March 27, 2005, loving father of the late Joseph R. (Ester) Nemeth, Carol A. Weston and Ronald (Palma) Nemeth; predeceased by two sisters and a brother; cherished grandfather of seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Calls may be made at the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME INC., 3640 Clinton St. (one block east of Union) on Thursday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Memorial services in the funeral home on Friday at 11 AM. Joseph was a retired su- pervisor for American Airlines and a member of the Vanguard Club. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/30/2005 - 3/31/2005. Nightengale, James E. March 27, 2005, son of the late James and Margaret (Murtha) Nightengale; dear brother of Margaret Cavnar, Nancy Manzella, Patrick (Cara) Nightengale, Joyce (Brian) Koehler, Christine (Kevin) Nightengale-Krieger and the late PFC Timothy J. Nightengale, USMC; survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at the Church of the Holy Family Saturday at 12 Noon. No prior visitation. In lieu of flowers, contributions to 'Keep Holy Family Beautiful Fund' would be appreciated. Arrangements by the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (822-4371). Published in the Buffalo News from 3/30/2005 - 3/31/2005. Pandolfino, Virginia A. (nee Kollboeck) Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest March 29, 2005, beloved wife of the late Frank Pandolfino; devoted mother of Anthony (Donna) Pandolfino, Misty (Vincent) Spano and Frank (Colleen) Pandolfino; cherished grandmother of Anthony, Alyssa, Andrew, Kristen, Vincent and Frank III; loving daughter of the late George and Jeanette Kollboeck; dear daughter-in-law of Frances Pandolfino; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited for a gathering in memory of Virginia at the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer on Friday from 5-7 PM where memorial service will immediately follow. src='/Images/Cobrands/BuffaloNews/Logos/cross.gif' border='0'> Published in the Buffalo News from 3/30/2005 - 3/31/2005. Petit, Ruth (Pietrantone) March 29, 2005, beloved mother of James R. (Christine) Petit Sr., Marcella (Anthony Sr.) LoDestro, Linda (Gary) Lopez, Darlene (Nicholas) Wignall and Kimberly (Robert) Heeb; loving grandmother of 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; dear sister of Joseph (Margaret) Pietrantone, Theresa (Wilbur) Cousins, Donald (Martha) Pietrantone and the late John Pietrantone; sister-in-law of Elise Pietrantone. The family will be present on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Zurbrick-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 5615 Broadway, Lancaster, where Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 3/30/2005. Pollard, Steven J.J. March 26, 2005, beloved son of William and Darlene Maracle Pollard; brother of Nicole and Amber Pollard; loving uncle of Alexander, Adam and Xavier; grandson of George and Barbara Pollard and the late Edith and Herbert Maracle; nephew of Terry Maracle; also survived by other uncles, aunts and cousins; dear friend of Jenell Little. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the STEPHAN-BURNS FUNERAL HOME INC., 266 East St., at Austin, where services will be held Friday at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/30/2005 - 3/31/2005. Potts, Lawrence D. March 11, 2005, age 88 of St. Peter, MN., formerly of Clarence N.Y. Beloved husband of the late Lillian E. (Gray) Potts; dear father of Lawrence W. (Jill) Potts of St. Peter, MN. and Donald F. (Janet) Potts of Missoula, MT.; grandfather of Elisabeth, Daniel, Lawrence Charles, Anne and Michael; brother of Doris Jones of Chadds Ford, PA. and the late Marjorie Lowry and Walter F. Potts. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 11:00 AM at the First Presbyterian Church of Clarence, 9675 Main St., Clarence. Friends invited. Arrangements by the AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. Online guest register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/30/2005 - 3/31/2005. Powell, Joy M. March 11, 2005; Anchorage Alaska. Formerly of West Seneca, NY. Daughter of the late Nelson and Ruth Powell Sr, sister of Nelson (Pat) Powell Jr, Debra (Michael) Rust and the late Mary Lou (Wallace) Long and Ruth (Robert) Wengewicz A Memorial Mass will be held at St Williams RC Church, 1 Arcade St, West Seneca, April 2, 11 AM Published in the Buffalo News from 3/30/2005 - 4/1/2005. Renzi, Valentine C. March 29, 2005 of Depew, NY, loving husband of Ruth (nee DeLang) Renzi; dearest father of Lori (Ronald) Jakubczak, Vicki (Kirk) MacTarnaghan and Julie (Paul) Piwowarski; loving grandfather of Joseph, Jena, Elicia, Joshua, Sara and Tyler; special uncle of David (Regina), Meghan and Michaela DeLang; brother of the late Manzi Renzi, Josephine Siracuse, Assunta Panneri, Yolanda Renzi, John and Anthony Renzi and Emilia Sciolino; also survived by many other nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.) Saturday 8:30 and St. Barnabas Church 9 AM. Friends invited. Family present Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Renzi was a member of VFW Post #5861 of Elma, NY and a Korean War Veteran. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/30/2005 - 3/31/2005. 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. Sardina, Pasquale V. Of West Seneca, NY; peacefully went to rest on Tuesday, March 29, 2005; he was the most devoted husband to Kathleen (Burke) Sardina; loving son of Vita 'Mary' and the late Anthony F. Sardina; loyal brother to Francesco (Lenore) Sardina, Charles (Billie) Wilson, Maria (David) Blackburn, Catherine (David) Law; dedicated godfather fo Milissa, Cardarella, Marielle Blackburn and A. Frank Sardina; supportive uncle to many nieces and nephews and a dependable friend to so many. Friends received Thursday only from 4-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME INC., 1340 Union Road, West Seneca, where funeral will be held Friday at 10:30 AM and from St. John Vianney Church at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials can be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institue and/or Erie County ASPCA. Directions and online condolences at www.curtinfuneralhome.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/30/2005 - 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. 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. Schmitz Jr., Albert J. March 29, 2005, of Lawtons, NY, age 90, beloved husband of the late Florence A. (Heary) Schmitz; loving father of Mary Ellen (James) Skora, Phillip (Yvonne) Schmitz and Joyce (Robert) Skora; grandfather of five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brother of Henrietta Horniday, Monica Heil and the late Jerome Schmitz, Anna Stout, Flavia Gernatt, Marie Keller, Walden, Norbert and Joachim Schmitz and Sally Horniday. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St., (Route 62), North Collins, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Thursday morning at 10 AM from St. Mary's Church, New Oregon, NY. Please assemble at church. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/30/2005. Smith, Andrew March 29, 2005. Husband of the late Jeanne (O'Mara); father of Richard (Kate), David, Mark (Kathleen) and Douglas (Joanne) Smith; brother of Betty (late Chuck) Ducsay, the late Henry (late Sue), Orville (late Ella) Smith and Helen (late Bill) Morey; brother-in-law of Jack (Marie) O'Mara, Irene (late Vincent) Hynes, late Alice (late Wallace) Heilbron, Edward J. (late Eleanor) O'Mara and Helen (late Carl) Day; also survived by 10 grandchildren. A service will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery Sacred Heart Mausoleum, 2900 South Park Ave., Friday at 10 AM. (Please assemble at South Park entrance). A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, April 29 at 10 AM at St. Bernadette's Church, S. Abbott Rd., Orchard Park. Friends invited. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospital, 565 Abbott Rd., Buffalo N.Y., 14220. Arrangements by the JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/30/2005 - 3/31/2005. 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. Steiger, Cecelia (Wawrzyniak) March 27, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Devoted mother of Lorraine (Edward) Tokarczyk, and Charles (Theresa) Steiger. Loving grandmother of 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. Dear sister of John (Joanne) Wawrzyniak. Predeceased by two sisters and two brothers. Survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC, 2005 Clinton St and at St Bernard Church at 9:30 AM. Mrs Steiger was as member of St Bernard's Seniors and the St Elizabeth Sodality. No prior visitation. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/30/2005. 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. Walters, Maureen L. (Donahue) March 18, 2005; of Wales Center, NY. Soul mate of Francis Myles; loving daughter of Lucille (nee Martin) and the late Donald Donahue. Dear sister of John (Marcia) Donahue, Ann Marie (Richard) Howe, Judith (David) Gabel, Paul (Mary) and Thomas Donahue. Also survived by a niece and six nephews. Visitation with family Saturday, April 2 from 11 AM to 1 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora, with funeral services to follow. Donations in Maureen's memory may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc, 225 Como Park Blvd, Cheek, NY 14227 Published in the Buffalo News on 3/30/2005. Watts, Donald R. Of Buffalo, NY entered into rest March 24, 2005, beloved husband of Aloma (nee Davis) Watts; also survived by children and grandchildren. Friends are invited to extend their sympathy to the family of Donald at the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave at Summer on Friday April 1st from 11 to 12 Noon where the Memorial Service will immediately follow. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Whelan, Adele (Budzinski) March 29, 2005, beloved wife of the late William C. Whelan; dear mother of Kenneth (Barbara), James, Paul (Lorrie), Glenn (Lynn) Whelan and Pamela (Kevin) Ripellino; grandmother of 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, 2480 Kensington, where services will be held on Friday at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/30/2005 - 3/31/2005. Williamson Jr., George Howell March 25, 2005, husband of Beatrice R. (nee Taylor); loving father of Robin L. Benson (Limmie) Johnson; stepfather of Solomon Taylor and Bernard O. Taylor; grandfather of Sade Johnson; cherished brother of Ralph A. Williamson Sr. of Euless, TX, Lillie T. W. (Edward) Stephens of Williamsville, NY, Voncile W. Dawkins of Lake City, FL and Betty J. W. Jerry of Los Angeles, CA; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Relatives and friends may visit THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC., 995 Genesee St., Thursday, 6-9 PM. Final services and interment, Garden of Rest Cemetery, Lake City, FL. Mr. Williamson was honorary past Imperial Potentate of Hadji Temple #61 AEAONMS, past Thrice Potent Master of Bison Consistory #29 AASRPHA, honorary past High Priest of Companion Chapter #35 HRAM, a member of Knights Templar Eminent Commandery #21 and a member of Paramount Lodge #73 F&H, under whose auspices services will be held Thursday, 7 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/30/2005. Wojtkowiak, David E. Of Cheektowaga, NY, March 28, 2005; beloved husband of Nancy (Warcholak) Wojtkowiak; dearest father of Marc (Lorrie) Wojtkowiak and Kim (Bob) Barry; fond grandfather of Tyler Joseph Barry and Jake David Wojtkowiak; son of Eugenia (late Edward) Warren; brother of the late Paul Wojtkowiak. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at The PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC, 4680 Clinton St. (corner Borden Rd) West Seneca ( 668-5666) where funeral will be held Friday morning at 8:45 and from St. Gabriels Church at 9:30 o'clock. Friends invited. Sentiment may be expressed through a contribution to Hospice Buffalo Inc. in memory of David E. Wojtkowiak Published in the Buffalo News from 3/30/2005 - 3/31/2005. Wukman, John Of Akron, NY, age 86, entered into rest March 28, 2005, beloved husband of Rose L. (nee Kopp) Wukman of Akron, NY; dear brother of Anna (late Robert) Miller of Cheektowaga, NY, Rose (late Curtis) Hodgins of Basom, NY, Mary E. Wukman of Akron, NY, Catherine (Patrick) Gorman of Clarence, NY and Millicent (Sidney) Rosenberg of Atlanta, GA; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present Friday, April 1, from 4-8 PM to receive friends at BERNHARDT FUNERAL HOME, 130 Main St., Akron. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Teresa's R.C. Church, Buell St., Akron on Saturday, April 2, at 10:30 AM. Family and friends invited to attend. Memorial contributions may be made to The Newstead Fire Co., of which John was a member. Burial in St. Teresa's R.C. Cemetery, Akron, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/30/2005.