OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 3 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 Almeter, Barbara C. (Jaye) Of Buffalo, April 30, 2005, beloved wife of Thomas A. Almeter; dear mother of Kathleen, Kenneth (Pamela), Carl (Lisa) and Adam Almeter; grandmother of Lauren, Kristen, Eric, Benjamin, Taylor, Andrew and Catherine Almeter; brother of Ronald (Sally) Jaye of Albuquerque, NM and the late Lorraine Steger; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Wednesday 7-9, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. All are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church, Parkside Ave. at Parker Blvd., Buffalo, Friday at 10 AM. Please assemble at church. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/3/2005 - 5/4/2005. Byrd, Denise L. (Lajoie) Of West Seneca, NY, entered into rest May 1, 2005, beloved wife of the late Alexander Byrd; devoted mother of Sharon (Thomas) Dagonese; cherished grandmother of Christopher and Nicole Zolnowski; loving daughter of the late George and Lillian (nee Burnham) Lajoie; dear sister of Maurice (Cecelia) Lajoie, Terry (John) Ridenour, late George (Janet) Lajoie and the late Pearl Lajoie; fond aunt of Kathy (Frank) Anticola and great-nieces and nephews; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Tuesday from 4-8 PM and Wednesday from 3-7 PM where the funeral service will immediately follow. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/3/2005 - 5/4/2005. Cammarata, Santo S. "Sandy" May 1, 2005 after a lengthly illness. Pre-deceased by his wife Jennie (Marasco); son, Richard, sisters, Lucille Serio, Mary Smith and brothers, Frank and Jacob. Father of Gary and Robert (Lori) Cammarata; grandfather of Derek and Michael Cammarata; brother of Carmella 'Mellie' Merlo of Rochester; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday evening 7-9 PM and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at PRUDDEN & KANDT FUNERAL HOME, 242 Genesee St., Lockport, where prayers will be offered Friday morning at 10:30 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM to be celebrated in St. Patrick's R.C., Church, 76 Church St., Lockport N.Y. Interment will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Memorials to the WNY Kidney Foundation, 3871 Harlem Rd., Ste. 11, Buffalo N.Y., 14215 or to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport N.Y., 14094. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/3/2005. 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. 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. Fertitta, Sandra L. (nee Farnsworth) May 1, 2005, wife of the late Vincent A. Fertitta; devoted mother of Angela (Henry) White, Pat Vincent (Lisa) Fertitta, Sandra Fertitta (Robert); also survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; daughter of the late Luther Farnsworth and Ruth Murray; dear sister of Elaine (Jack) Kelly, Eleanor (William) Ohnmeiss, Luther (Michelle), Edward (Sue), David (Beverly), Robert (Laurie) Farnsworth, Linda (Duane) Tubbs; survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the JOSEPH SPANO & SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., 473 Niagara St., where Funeral will be held Wednesday at 8 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Pius the X Church at 9 AM. Family present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/3/2005. 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. Gilbert, Emily (Szmanda) May 1, 2005, age 99. Beloved wife of the late William Gilbert; dearest mother of MaryAnn (Frederick) Wahl and Rosemarie Godard; grandmother of Deborah Driscoll, Bradley Wahl, Christian Godard and Robin Godard; great-grandmother of Emily and Jamie Driscoll; sister of Alice Szmanda, Sophie Wisniewski and the late Bertha Suchocki, Conrad Szmanda, Charlotte Szmanda and Rose Stelman; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Prayers will be said on Wednesday at 10:15 AM in St. Lawrence Church followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. (Please assemble at church). Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Hinman, Roger M. Of East Aurora, NY, May 2, 2005, husband of the late Betty 'Tiny' (nee Lindsley) Hinman; father of Tom (the late Mary), John, Tracy (Donna) and Terry (Tina); grandfather of Tom, Bridget, Nicky, Jill, Jacob, Jerrica and Melissa; brother of Robert (Dee), George (Sylvia) and Ruth (Harold) Hansen; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of East Aurora. Roger was a WWII Calvary veteran, a retired Police Officer and worked 44 years for Tops of East Aurora after retiring at the age 80. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/3/2005 - 5/4/2005. 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. Irish, Robert R. May 1, 2005, husband of Marcia Woodhouse Irish; father of Pamela A. (Henry) Bronkie, Laurie (Timothy T.) Jones, Victoria (Gregory) Wasson, Katherine Irish and Holly (Jeffrey) Ryan; brother of the late Frederick H. (Mabel), George J. (Elsie) and Ralph N. Irish; also survived by 15 grandchildren. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service in Amherst Community Church, 77 Washington Hwy., Snyder, Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Amherst Community Church, Brothers of Mercy Nursing Home or the Beechwood Nursing Home. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/3/2005 - 5/6/2005. Kobus, Cynthia L. (Borodzik) May 2, 2005, beloved wife of Anthony; devoted mother of Tony and Jonathan; dearest daughter of Helen and the late Frank Borodzik; sister of Christine (John) Smith, Frank Jr. (Annette), Bonnie Borodzik, Barbara (Glenn) Nelson, Cathy (Ron) Drdul and Karen (Tim) Helinski; sister-in-law of Susan (Frank) Azzarelli; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Family present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 806 Clinton St. (3 blocks west of Fillmore) where services will be held Thursday at 9 and at Sts. Rita and Patrick Church 9:30 AM Published in the Buffalo News on 5/3/2005. 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. Laffrado, Frank May 1, 2005, beloved husband of Rose (nee Fernandes); dear father of Kathy (Peter) Palumbo, Lori, Mark (Lisa) and David (Sandy) Laffrado; grandfather of Jennifer, Julie, Anthony and Andrew; brother of Mary Bray and the late Peter White, William White, Joanne Zimmerman, Anne Johnson, Nellie Burney, Louise Mahn, Dell Grabeldinger and Jean Hodges; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks East of Dick Rd.), Thursday at 1 PM. No prior visitation. Mr. Laffrado enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, going to movies, playing poker, watching Notre Dame football and was very fond of his black lab, Sheba. Mr. Laffrado was a decorated Marine veteran of the Korean War. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canine Helpers for the Handicapped, 5699- 5705 Ridge Rd., Lockport, NY 14094. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/3/2005 - 5/4/2005. Makuch, Barbara T. (Wilczak) May 2, 2005; beloved wife of the late Joseph Makuch; devoted mother of Joseph (Gerry), Gary (Louise) and Marion John Makuch; loving grandmother Joseph, Alicia, Lenny, Gary, Ann Marie, Marion Jr., Shawn and Rachel; great grandmother of five great-grandchildren; dear sister of Samuel (Joan) Wilczak; also survived by Godchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner of South Ogden) Friday at 9:00 AM, and at St. Bernard Church at 9:30 AM. Mrs. Makuch was owner of Mack Paints and a member of the East Clinton Businessmen's Association. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/3/2005 - 5/5/2005. Manuel, Sebastian R. April 29, 2005, beloved brother of Charles (Irene) Manuel and Grace (late Vito) Anastasia; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass in St. Timothy's Church, East Park and Ensminger Rd., on Saturday, June 4, at 10 AM. Arrangements by the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/3/2005. 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. Niejadlik, Anastasia (Sporysz) May 2, 2005; beloved husband of the late Emil W.; dear mother of Marianne (Terrence) Noyd-Coyne, Margaret (Thomas) Lawniczak and Michael; fond grandmother of Thomas Jr. and Emilee; sister of Rita (Eugene) Lesniewski, late Joseph (Late Josephine) Sporysz, late Edward (late Ann) Sporysz, late Natalie (late Ray) Grass, late John (late Natalie) Sporysz, late Leonard Sporysz, late Freddie Sporysz and the late Elizabeth (late Rudy) Silwa. Family and friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME,. 2400 William St. (897-2400) where services will be held Wednesday at 9 AM and at 9:30 at St. Josaphats Church at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/3/2005. Padilla, Pedro J. April 24, 2005; father of Peter (Kristin), Joseph, Mark, Marissa Padilla and April Schlotter; grandfather of Alexandra; brother of Albert, Julio and Diana. Friends received Wednesday from 6:30-8PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC, 2909 Elmwood Ave (near Sheridan Dr.) where a memorial service will follow visitation at 8 PM Published in the Buffalo News on 5/3/2005. Patrizi, Frank Beloved husband of 58 years to Thelma (nee Shattuck); beloved father to Katherine Patrizi, Joyce (Daniel) Lake, the late Robert (Diane) Patrizi and Frank J. (Linda) Patrizi; grandfather of nine grandchildren, a late grandson, and nine great-grandchildren; also survived by nine nieces and nephews. Frank was born on September 7, 1921 to John and Katherine Patrizi in Erie, PA, the eldest of five sons. Frank was an honored WWII veteran with many medals including a Purple Heart. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans and the Lakeshore Volunteer Fire Co. in Hamburg. Throughout Frank's life he would risk his own to aid others. Frank passed on May 1, 2005 at Lee Memorial Hospital in Ft. Myers, FL. He will be given a 21 gun salute at his burial in Lee Memorial Park, Ft. Myers, FL, where he will be interred in Veterans Gardens, but no service or memorial will be given. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Rahuba, Marie L. May 2, 2005, beloved wife of the late Edward F. Rahuba; dear mother of Larry E. (Jessica) Rahuba; loving grandmother of Laura Anne Rahuba; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 9 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/3/2005 - 5/4/2005. 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. Swiatek Jr., John L. May 2, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved son of the late John L. Sr. and Pearl R. (nee Wolniewicz) Swiatek; dearest brother of Rev. Emil Swiatek, Thaddeus (Louise) Swiatek, Judith (Andrew) Crossing and the late Geraldine (late Norbert) Walkowski, Eugene and Florian Swiatek; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:30 AM. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, donations may be made to St. Luke's Mission of Mercy, PO Box 448, Buffalo, NY 14215-0448. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/3/2005. 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. Weibel, Helen L. (Bommer) May 1, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, beloved wife of Raymond J. Weibel and the late Paul Pitzonka; loving mother of Paul Pitzonka, Janet (John) Sentz, Louis (Anne) Pitzonka, Thomas Pitzonka, Nancy (Edward) Berger and Louise Zgoda; dear sister of Ruth (Charles) Durrenberger; cherished grandmother of 16 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; also survived by several nieces and nephews. A Liturgical Prayer Service will be held on Thursday at 10:00 AM in the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME INC., 3640 Clinton St. (1 block east of Union), Rev. John Klatt officiating. The family will be present on Tuesday from 7-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/3/2005 - 5/4/2005. 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.