OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 2 May 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** 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 Akram, Nafessa April 27, 2005, of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Tuesday 10 AM Visitation, 11 AM Funeral Service will follow at State Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C., 234 Glenwood St. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 East Utica St. Interment Forest Lawn. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/2/2005. Bogdan, Chester J. April 30, 2005, son of the late John and Mary (nee Knok) Bogdan; brother of Leo Bogdan; predeceased by brothers and sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present at the MICHAEL A. DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St., Tuesday from 4-7 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Agnes Church, 194 Ludington St., Wednesday morning at 9:15. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/2/2005. Bugenhagen, Marlene A. (Fustino) Age 51, of Batavia, NY, entered into rest suddenly, April 30, 2005, beloved daughter of the late Herman and Marjorie (Hoch) Fustino; loving mother of Tamie (Daniel) Mau and Lori (Stephen) Schaffer, both of Depew; devoted sister of Bruce (Wendy) Fustino of Batavia, Leonard (Brenda) Brown of Florida and Carole (Edward) Wright of Weedsport; six grandchildren survive along with many nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call from 4-8 PM Tuesday, May 3 at the GILMARTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 329 West Main St., Batavia, NY 14020. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials suggested to Crossroads House, 11 Liberty St., Batavia, NY 14020 or to Home Care and Hospice, 550 E. Main St., Batavia, NY 14020. An online memorial and guest registry is available at www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com Published in the Buffalo News on 5/2/2005. Cappellano, Rosaria "Sally" April 30, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, beloved wife of the late Peter J. Cappellano and the late Daniel Schiavone; dear mother of Michael D. (Julie) Schiavone, John R. (Kara) and Richard P. (Benita) Cappellano; grandmother of Bradley and Jonathan Schiavone and Julie and Tracy Cappellano. The family will receive friends for a Memorial Visitation at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Tuesday from 5-9 PM. All are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Amelia's Church, Wednesday at 11:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Sally was a member of Sons of Italy and Copobello Society. In lieu of flowers, donations to The American Diabetes Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/2/2005 - 5/3/2005. Dattner, David May 1, 2005, age 96, beloved Husband of Ella Dattner of 68 years; devoted father of Richard (Rachelle) Dattner; loving grandfather of Benjamin and Laura Dattner; brother of Joseph and Jacob Dattner; also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great- nephews. Funeral services will be held from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC., 281 Dodge Rd. on Monday at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. or the charity of your choice. The family will observe a period of mourning through Tuesday evening at the family residence. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/2/2005. Dukarm, Mary A. May 1, 2005, beloved daughter of the late John and Magdalen Dukarm; loving aunt and adoptive mother of Barbara Schuster, Anna Dukarm, John (Ellen) Dukarm, Betty Dukarm and Cathy (Jan) Mietlowski; dear sister of Frank Dukarm, Diana Koczon, Jane Henry, Magdalen Dukarm, Paul Dukarm, Johanna (Patrick) Coghlan, Edward (Cathy) Dukarm and the late Catherine Seth, John Dukarm and Elizabeth Wolfe; aunt of many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:00 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Blessed Sacrament Church (Claremont Ave.) at 9:30 AM. Donations in her memory to Hospice Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/2/2005 - 5/3/2005. Getz, Betty A. (Gaertner) Of Elma, NY, April 30, 2005, wife of Richard Getz; mother of Janet (Michael) Manning of Morrisville, PA and Daniel Getz of Las Vegas, NV; grandmother of Stacy and Joshua Manning; sister of the late Edward Gaertner; cousin of JoAnn Neimeyer. No prior visitation. Memorial Services will be held 11 AM Wednesday at Elma United Methodist Church, 2991 Bowen Rd., Elma, NY 14059. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church. Arrangements by KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/2/2005. Giaimo, Mary Ann Of Amherst, NY, May 1, 2005, beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (nee Cammarata) Giaimo; dearest sister of Basil (Angela) Giaimo and Annette (Frank) Nicastro; cherished aunt of Joseph Giaimo, Francesco, Joseph L. and Mark Nicastro. Friends received Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 8:15 and in St Leo the Great Church at 9. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Mary Ann was a retired manager with the NY Telephone Company, a member of The Telephone Pioneers of America, The Red Hat Society, St. Leo's Young at Heart Club and The Romulus Club. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/2/2005 - 5/3/2005. Guerin, Dennis M. April 30, 2005, of Tonawanda, NY; dear father of Matthew James and Katie Marie Guerin; brother of Sally Guerin, Kay (Richard) Dodson, Erma Jean Guerin and the late Marshall Guerin Jr.; loving son of Marshall J. and the late Erma (Van Vleck) Guerin; also survived by one niece and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at The LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave, where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/2/2005 - 5/3/2005. Holz, Lynn Marie (Toole) Of Buffalo, NY, suddenly, April 30, 2005, beloved wife of Daniel J. Holz; dear mother of the late Raelyn Holz; loving daughter of Jeanette (late William) Toole; cherished sister of Rene, Matthew Thomas, Michael (Heather) and the late Edward Patrick Toole; daughter-in-law of Richard and Carol (Weiss) Holz; sister-in-law of Daryle W. (Marlane) and the late Richard T. Holz, II; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends on Monday from 7-9 and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 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. Mrs. Holz was a teacher's aide with the Buffalo School System. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.oconnellfh.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/2/2005 - 5/3/2005. Kelm, John J. Of Town of Tonawanda, April 30, 2005, age 99, beloved husband of the late Eloise (Henry); loving father of Mary (Dale) Stanz-Nappo and the late Grahm Kelm; also survived by 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the BURY & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3070 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 12-2 PM at which time Funeral Services will be held. John was past Commissioner of the Brighton Fire Dept., member of The Salvation Army and Amherst Lodge #981 F&AM. Interment Elmlawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/2/2005. Koller Jr., Earl Lyons April 30, 2005, of North Boston, NY, husband of Jacqueline (Jablonski) Koller; father of AmyJo Koller; brother of the late Clarence Koller. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass today, May 2, at 10 AM at St. Bernadette's R.C. Church, Orchard Park. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/2/2005. Korycki, Gerald H. April 30, 2005, dearest son of the late Henry and Helen (Buczek) Korycki; dear brother of Joseph Korycki of Wilmington, DE. Funeral Services were private. Arrangements by the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 825-7777. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/2/2005. Kurdziel, Mildred M. (Ratajczak) Of Depew, April 30, 2005, beloved wife of the late Casimer R. Kurdziel; devoted mother of Nancy Renzoni, Kathy (Richard) Maciejewski, Elizabeth (David) Lazarski, Shirley (Charles) Burg, the late Paul Grzankowski and the late John (Virginia) Kurdziel; loving grandmother of nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; dear sister of Dorothy (late Arthur) Kalis, Albert Ratajczak, Margot (Stanley) Sobol and the late Conrad Ratajczak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation with family in the EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew, Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where prayers will be held Wednesday at 8:45 AM and in St. James Church, Depew, Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Relatives and friends are invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/2/2005 - 5/3/2005. Lee, Janet M. (Goldsmith) May 1, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved mother of Leanne Costanzo (Bruce), Mark and Brian Donovan and Kenneth Lee; grandmother of six grandchildren and great-grandmother of one great-granddaughter. Family will be present at St. Ann's R.C. Church (600 block of Broadway at Emslie St., Buffalo) on Tuesday, May 3 from 1-2 PM where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 2:00 PM. Friends invited. Arrangements by Frank Rubino Mortuary. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/2/2005. LeFevre, Gervase April 28, 2005, son of the late Joseph and Frances LeFevre; brother of the late Joan and Marion LeFevre. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial from Infant of Prague Church (Cleveland Dr.) on Wednesday, May 4 at 10 AM. Arrangements by JOSEPH SPANO & SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/2/2005. Lenzner, Rosalyn May 1, 2005, daughter of the late Robert and Freda Romanoff; mother of Eve Debra Lenzner (late Robert Fox), Tracy Lenzner Certo (Ken) and Stephen B. Lenzner; grandmother of Cienna Certo; former wife of the late Milton Lenzner; sister of Allan (Fern) Romanoff, O.D. Her loss is deeply felt by many nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and very devoted friends. Graveside Services will be held at (New B'Rith Sholem Cemetery), Pine Ridge Road, Tuesday at 1:30 PM. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to The S.P.C.A. Arrangements by the AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/2/2005. Lesniowski, Jane C. (Kulinski) Of N. Tonawanda, April 28, 2005, wife of the late Thaddeus Lesniowski; dearest mother of Christine (Frank) Gomez, Thaddeus 'Ted' (Linda) Lesniowski and the late Geraldine Przybysz; proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; dear sister of Bronislaus (Frieda) Kulinski, Andrew (Dorothy) Kulinski and the late Helen Mazur, Fred Kulinski and Leonard Kulinski; survived by nieces and nephews. Family present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SABER FUNERAL HOME, 549 Oliver St., N. Tonawanda (692-0271) where prayers will be said Wednesday at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's R.C. Church (Payne Ave.) at 10 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/2/2005. Minsterman, Marie D. (Hansen) May 1, 2005, beloved wife of the late Charles J. 'Carl' Minsterman; dear mother of Mary (Ronald) Maron, Carol Minsterman and Jean (Michael) Stockmeyer; grandmother of Ann (Roland) Rachinger, Kevin (Kim) and Carrie Stockmeyer and Gina Cordova. The family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SAUER-LYNETT-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1933 Kensington Ave. (near Harlem Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9:15 AM and from St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to Our Lady of Victory Homes. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/2/2005 - 5/3/2005. Prendergast, William G. April 30, 2005, of Hamburg, beloved husband of Connie (Coppola) Prendergast; dear father of Michael J. (Doreen) Prendergast; grandfather of Erin Elizabeth Prendergast; brother of Thomas A. (Sally) Prendergast and the late Frances Monahan; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the CHAS. F. McMAHON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 982 Abbott Rd., Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart R.C. Church at 10:30 AM (please assemble at church). Published in the Buffalo News from 5/2/2005 - 5/3/2005. Puma, Charles A. Of Kenmore, suddenly, May 1, 2005, beloved husband of Helen E. Wilson Puma; brother of Joseph (Betty) Puma, Josephine (Charles) LoPiccolo and Angeline (Joseph) McGraw of Palm Coast, FL; uncle of Joseph C. (Lynne) Puma and Robert (Lynn) Puma; also survived by grand-nieces and nephews. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. All are invited to a Funeral Service at Pilgrim Evangelical Lutheran Church, 44 Chapel Rd. (at Delaware Rd.), Kenmore, Wednesday at 10 AM. Please assemble at church. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorials to Pilgrim Ev. Lutheran Church are preferred. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/2/2005 - 5/3/2005. Schierer, Julianne Marie Suddenly, April 30, 2005, loving daughter of Thomas and Joan M. (Dodloff); dear sister of Michael J. and Lisa M. (David) Gingeleskie of Chatham, NJ. Friends may call Tuesday 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 Wednesday at 9:30 AM at Christ the King Church, Main St., Snyder. Memorials may be made to Heritage Christian Services, 349 West Commercial St., Suite 2795, East Rochester, NY 14445. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/2/2005 - 5/3/2005. Schmigel Jr., Joseph V. May 1, 2005, beloved husband of Adrianne (nee Spisiak); dear father of Joseph III (Patricia), Cynthia (Thomas) Mech and Todd (Charmaine) Schmigel; grandfather of KariAnn, Kelsey, Shelby and Riley; brother of the late James (Maryann) Schmigel; also survived by nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial at Annunciation Church, 7580 Clinton St., Elma, Wednesday at 10 AM. No prior visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Arrangements by the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/2/2005 - 5/3/2005. Sifkovits, Jeffrey T. April 30, 2005, beloved son of Hubert and Rita Sifkovits; dear brother of Hubert (Nancy) Sifkovits, Jr.; loving uncle of Jacob and Colby Sifkovits; cousin of the late C. Clifford Preisigke, III, Kurt S. Preisigke, Dianne Morse, Maria Dimoff and JoAnn Pacher; nephew of Dolores (C. Clifford) Preisigke, Joanne (Peter) Scholier and Paul (late Ann) Sifkovits. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to St. Luke's Mission of Mercy, PO Box 448, Buffalo, NY 14215. Friends are invited Tuesday evening from 5-9 PM at the WENDEL & LOECHER, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 AM at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Harris Hill (please assemble at Church). Published in the Buffalo News from 5/2/2005 - 5/3/2005. Snyder, Jerry May 1, 2005, husband of Evelyn Snyder; father of Sandra Stein and Neil (Patricia) Snyder; grandfather of Adam Snyder and great-grandfather of Aaron Jacks-Snyder; brother of Lynn (Barbara) Snyder, Arnold (Susan Steinhouse) Snyder and the late Betty Pellis. Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Robert Warner Rehabilitation Center at Buffalo Women and Children's Hospital. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. Jerry Snyder was the beloved husband of Evelyn Snyder for 61 years and father of Sandra and Neil. He was the well known owner of Central Factory Service, Western New York's largest electronics service company for over 50 years. He served in World War II where he was a Lieutenant and Communications Instructor in the Army Signal Corps. He enjoyed golf and loved to sing. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/2/2005. Stuhler, Arthur R. April 30, 2005, of Arcade, NY, at age 85, husband of Rose Marie Stuhler (nee O'Connor); father of Thomas A. (Margaret Rolling) Stuhler; grandfather of Timothy P. (fiancee Leah Iacobacci), Christopher D. (Tiffany) and Kevin T. Stuhler; great-grandfather of Tyler and Cameron Stuhler; brother of V. David, Herbert J. (Dolores), Sr. Rose Marie O.S.F., Sr. Agnes Marie O.S.F., Arlene (Orville) Weiss and the late Franklin G., Dorothy Austin and Edwin J. Stuhler. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville where a Prayer Service will be held Wednesday morning at 10:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Aloysius Church, Springville at 11:00. Expressions of sympathy may be made to The Arcade Fire Department. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/2/2005. Travale, Christine A. (Falletta) Of Kenmore, NY, April 30, 2005, beloved wife of the late John Travale; mother of Gloria (Louis) Troutman and Linda (Ronald) Young; also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; sister of Betty (late Frank) Sargente and the late Carmela (late Jacob) Brancato, Nicolina (late Eugene) Gaus, Caroline, Sam, Vincent (late Jennie) and John (late Connie) Falletta. Friends received Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 8:45 and in St. Paul's Church at 9:15. Interment in Elmlawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/2/2005 - 5/3/2005. Williams, Karleen A. Of West Seneca, NY, April 30, 2005, dearest mother of Kristine (Glenn) Huels, Robert (Francine) Williams, Kathryn (Tony) Linton, Mary (Jay) Masci; cherished grandmother of Alyson Huels and Zachary Linton; sister of Garry (Martha) Davis and Judy Bauer. Family will be present at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 10-11 AM where Funeral Services will immediately follow on Wednesday at 11 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Erie County Medical Center, Lifeline Foundation, 462 Grider St., Buffalo, NY 14215 in c/o Joan Lillis, Director appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/2/2005 - 5/3/2005. Yacobucci, Madeline Of Blasdell, NY, entered into rest May 1, 2005, loving daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (nee Lebeke) Yacobucci; dear sister of Peter Yacobucci, Lucy (John) Hager, Phyllis (Louis) Violanti, Vincent (Dawn) Yacobucci, Mary (Norman) Machelor, late Joseph Jr. (Margaret) and the late Rocco (Margaret) Yacobucci; also survived by many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Wednesday morning at 11:00 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 11:45 o'clock. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/2/2005.