OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 5 May 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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Amico, Claire V.           
Age 74, Died Monday May 2, 2005 after a long illness; wife of Louis; mother of
Stephen and John; and daughters-in-law Joan and Susan; grandmother of
Isabella. Services at FALVO FUNERAL HOME, Goodman St, Rochester, Thursday and
Friday 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral Mass at Annunciation Church, Norton St.,
Rochester, Saturday at 9:30 AM. Burial in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Published in the Buffalo News on 5/5/2005.

Austin, Naomi "Nan" (Brown)          
May 1, 2005, wife of the late Rev. Dr. Samuel Austin, dearest mother of Samuel
Jr. and the late Cynthia Lorraine Austin; daughter of the late George S. and
Leona Zimmerman Brown; cherished sister of George E. (Nell V.), James A.
(Sheila C.), Leslie J. (Betty J.), Ethel L. Bates, Leona E., Roy J. (Rosetta),
Viola Brower, Jacqueline Cox, and Ray (Joyce E.) Brown; sister-in-law of
Elizabeth Burkehouse Austin; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins, other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends Friday, May
6, 2005, 7-9 PM at New Hope Baptist Church, 543 Richmond Ave. Funeral service
will be conducted Saturday 11:00 AM at St. John Baptist Church, 184 Goodell
St. Rev. Herschel Chapman Jr. officiating. Rev. Dr. Timothy P. Mitchell of
Flushing, NY, eulogist. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Final arrangements
entrusted to THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

Ball, Catherine M. (Dick)            
May 3, 2005; wife of the late David C. Ball; dear mother of Karen L., Gary A.
(Shari) and Timothy P. (Cindy) Ball; fond grandmother of Gary Jr., Sara,
Shannon, Kayla, Joshua, Jayne, Zachary and Brianna; sister of Thomas H., Homer
H. Jr. (Margaret) and the late Elizabeth A. Dick. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9
PM Thursday and Friday at the VANDERCHER & DICK FUNERAL HOME, 2549 Main St.
The family invites you to join them for a Mass of Christian Burial to be
celebrated in Blessed Trinity Church on Saturday at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers
memorials may be made to the Blessed Trinity Church Roof Fund.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/4/2005 - 5/6/2005.

Barry, Helene (Dziobek)         
May 2, 2005, beloved wife of the late Daniel E. Barry 'Skip'; loving mother of
Daniel E. Jr. (Mary) Barry; grandmother of Monica (Robert) Wargo and Brian
Barry; sister of Charolette Hyzy, Florence Ciesielski and the late Jane
Gernold; also survived by four nephews. Friends may call Thursday 4-8 PM, at
the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY, where
prayers will be offered Friday at 9:30 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian
Burial from Infant of Prague R.C. Church at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers,
memorials to the Alzheimers Association of WNY.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

Belcher, Lillian           
Peacefully, May 3, 2005. The family will receive friends, Friday 6-8 PM at
Church of God Tabernacle, 526 High St. and again Saturday at 10 AM. Funeral
following 11 AM. Arrangements BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES 845-5545

Published in the Buffalo News on 5/5/2005.

Botticelli, Dennis A.           
Tragically, April 24, 2005 in Boulder, CO of injuries of a motorcycle accident
at age 62. Beloved husband of the late Janelle (Gould) Botticelli; dear father
of Suzann Baca, Shelly (Christopher Laper) Akins and Lynda (Steve) Gill;
grandfather of Justin and Cory Akins, Matthew Laper, Janelle (Jason) Gallo,
Ryan and Larry Hall, Brad and Jessica Gill; beloved son of Cira (nee
Gaglione); brother of Theodore Botticelli, Jr. and Nancy (Michael) Buxton. The
family will be present to receive friends Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
(Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner
Parker) where Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 9 AM. Friends invited.
Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to Summit
Educational Resources for Autistic Children, 300 Fries Rd, Tonawanda, NY
14150. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

Brown, Leslie L.           
Age 85, April 30, 2005, husband of the late Wilma Goodberlet; beloved father
of Kathryn (Doug) Evans, Christine Jones, Charles Daniel Brown, Margaret
Brown, Constance (David) Harvey, Claire (Gilbert) Peck and David (Michele)
Brown; also survived by 17 grandchildren; brother of Clare 'Billie' (Victor)
Wilkins. A Memorial Mass will be held on May 7 at 12 Noon at St. Mary's
Catholic Church, Belmont. In lieu of flowers, memorial to St. Jude Research
Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements TREUSDELL FUNERAL
HOME, Belfast, NY.

Published in the Buffalo News on 5/5/2005.

Bryant-Geen, Nancy         
Suddenly, April 18, 2005. Beloved mother of Sarah, Michael and Adam Geen.
Dearest daughter of Florence and the late Merton Bryant. Sister of Michael
(Judy), Robert (Dixie), William (Judi), Richard (Cindy) and Marilyn (Jim)
Park. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service, Saturday, May 7, at 4
PM in Unity Church, 1243 Delaware Ave, Buffalo.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/5/2005 - 5/6/2005.

Carminati-Levere, Patricia Kelly          
May 2, 2005 of Grand Island, NY; wife of Ralph 'Butch' Levere; mother of
Patricia Ashley and Casey Carminati; daughter of Patricia and Ron McNamee and
the late Rodney Alt; sister of Christopher, Billy and the late David Alt.
Friends may call Friday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950
Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. Funeral services private. Flowers gratefully
declined. Memorials to Roswell Park Cancer Institute.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

Chapman, Alice A.          
Age 82, of Yorkshire, died May 4, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Walter J.
Chapman; mother of Douglas (Jeanette) Chapman, Samuel (Donna) Chapman, Nancy
Donovan, Jane Enders, Barbara Hartman, and the late Ronald Chapman; sister of
Julia Eaton, Frances Moranski, Katie Card and Rose Moranski; also survived by
15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends
may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at W. S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358
W. Main St, Arcade, where funeral services will be held Friday at 3 PM.
Interment in SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Arcade. Memorials may be made to the
Yorkshire Fire Department.

Published in the Buffalo News on 5/5/2005.

Conlin, Betty J. (Novack)            
Of West Seneca, NY, April 8, 2005, wife of the late Herbert O. Conlin; mother
of Herbert O. Conlin Jr., Stacey (Dan) Willard and the late Katherine M.
Daley; mother-in-law of Patrick (Ruth M.) Daley; grandmother of Patrick Sean,
Brian C. (Liz) Daley, Heather and Travis Conlin and Katie and Owen Willard;
great-grandmother of William and Kevin Daley; A Memorial Mass will be held 10
AM Saturday at St. Bonaventure R.C. Church, 2784 Seneca St., West Seneca.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Assn. of W.N.Y.

Published in the Buffalo News on 5/5/2005.

Fanara, Rose (Marchiafava)           
May 3, 2005 of Buffalo, NY; beloved wife of the late Russell; sister of the
late Frances (late Jack Cutrona) (late Caspar Fatta) and the late Sarah (late
Salvatore) Restivo; dear aunt of Francine (Frank) Wimble, Bernice (Andre)
Hamlet and Donna (Joe) Cutrona; also survived by other nieces, nephews,
great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends received Thursday 3-8 PM at the D.
LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME (3215 Delaware Ave.). A Mass of Christian burial
will be held Friday 9:30 AM at Annunciation R.C. Church (Lafayette & Grant).

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

Gaiser, Patricia E. (O'Reagan)            
May 3, 2005; of Grand Island; wife of James J. Gaiser I; mother of Kathleen
(Robert) Hickman, James J. II (Eleanor), Diane (Richard) Gurbacki, Joseph and
John (Peggy) Gaiser; also survived by twelve grandchildren and fifteen
great-grandchildren; sister of Florence Dignan and Rose Schwartz. Friends may
call Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME,
1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrated
Saturday at 10 AM at St. Stephen's Church, Flowers gratefully declined.
Memorials may be made to the Grand Island Fire Co.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/5/2005 - 5/6/2005.

Gales, Carol F. (Danieu)             
(nee Shanks) May 2, 2005; wife of the late James D. Danieu and former wife of
Donald P. Gales; dearest mother of Scott J. Gales and Amy E. (Michael)
Flannery; loving grandmother of Padraig Gales Flannery; stepmother of Tia,
Kevin, Greg and Matt Danieu; dear sister of Jacqueline (late Ray) O'Neill,
Barbara (Edward) Smith, Paul Shanks, Susan (Jim) Kelley and Robert (Susan)
Shanks; sister-in-law of Patricia Shanks; also survived by many nieces and
nephews. Friends may call Wednesday, Thursday 2-4, 7-9 PM at the REDDINGTON
FUNERAL HOME, 657 Abbott Rd. (Red Jacket Pkwy), where services will be held
Friday at 9 AM and at St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.


Geen, Nancy           
See Bryant-Geen----Nancy notice

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/5/2005 - 5/6/2005.

Geraldine, Sister Mary (Alexandra Rutkowski)             
(Alexandra Rutkowski) May 4, 2005, daughter of the late Frank and Michaeline
(nee Sitko) Rutkowski; sister of Sister M. Joanette FSSJ, late Sophie (late
George) Ferrik, late Frank (Antoinette), late Stella (late Thomas) Laskowski,
late Leo (late Monica), Cecilia (late Martin) Stupock, late Catherine (late
Louis) Makarewicz, late Edward, late Joseph (Mary), late Edna (late John)
Pomidor and Theodore (late Mildred); also survived by nieces and nephews.
Funeral service Saturday, May 7, at 9 o'clock from the Immaculate Conception
Convent Chapel, 5286 South Park Ave., Hamburg, NY. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday, May 6, 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Interment in
St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Cheektowaga, NY. Arrangements by the URBAN BROTHERS
FUNERAL HOME.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/5/2005 - 5/6/2005.

Goode, Bertha M.           
May 1, 2005, beloved wife of William H. Goode; cherished mother of 3 sons and
2 daughters. The family will receive friends Thursday 11 AM. Funeral to follow
at 12 Noon from Saint Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C, 1301 Genesee St. at Rohr.
Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES, 845-5545.

Published in the Buffalo News on 5/5/2005.

Graf, Alvin Kurt           
Age 60, of Lawtons, died Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at Erie County Medical Center
in Buffalo, NY. He was born October 12, 1944 in Buffalo, NY the son of the
late Alvan H. and Virginia M. (Martin) Graf. Memorial services will be held
Saturday, May 7, 2005 at 2:00 PM at HILLS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 255 Aldrich Street,
Gowanda, NY. Rev. Dennis Morley of Dayton, NY will be officiating.

Published in the Buffalo News on 5/5/2005.

Hansen, Barton G. "Bud"         
May 2, 2005; beloved husband of Ellen C. (nee Glaeser); dear father of Mark
(Antoinette) and the late Marsha Marconi; grandfather of Jill (Kevin) Bonner,
Michael (Sarah), David Marconi, Matthew, Sarah and Allison Hansen;
great-grandfather of Kevin Jr., Mitchell & Cole Bonner and Elena Marconi;
brother of the late Joseph and Frank (Betty) Hansen; also survived by nieces
and nephews. Funeral services from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George
Urban Blvd. (2 blocks East of Dick Rd.), Saturday 9:30 AM. Friends invited.
Family present Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

Hendrix, Ernest            
May 2, 2005, beloved husband of Brenda E. (nee Rivers) Hendrix; dearest father
of Sarano Mitchell, Janeria Carpenter, Ernest Hendrix Jr., Anthony Hendrix,
Derrick Hendrix, Ericka McKnight; step-father of Bernadette O'Neal, Pamela
Robinson, Howard Williams, Jermaine Williams and Andre Williams; survived by
21 grandchildren; four brothers and eight sisters; son of Jerry Craig and the
late Lillie Mae Hendrix. The family will be present Thursday from 6-8 PM at
the Sauer-Lynett-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1933 Kensington Avenue and Friday from
11-12 PM, at the Linwood Church of Christ, 2523 Main Street, where funeral
services will follow at 12 PM. Online register www.Amigone.com

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

Hodkiewicz-Tolkacz, Edward J.             
See Tolkacz-Hodkiewicz Notice.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

Hofmeister, Loretta E. (Labiak)           
May 1, 2005, loving wife of the late John C. Hofmeister; dearest mother of
Susan Roesser; loving grandmother of Erik John; sister of Evelyn (late
Norbert) Jenson, late Henry (late Marion) Labiak and the late Alfred (late
Kathryn) Labiak; aunt of Alan (Mary Jo) and Lindsey. Funeral services will be
held Saturday morning at 9:00 AM at St. Gabriel's Church (please assemble at
church). Entombment in St. Adalbert's Cemetery, Lancaster. Family present
Friday only 2-5 and 7-9 PM at DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd.,
Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of William St.). Flowers gratefully declined.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/5/2005 - 5/6/2005.

Hohensee, Dorothy M. (Bingel)             
Of Hamburg, NY; went home to be with the Lord May 4, 2005; beloved wife of the
late Merton Hohensee; daughter of the late Conrad and Martha Bingel; sister of
the late Leroy Bingel. Calling hours at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR
FUNERAL HOME INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd., (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555),
Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where Funeral Services will be held Saturday morning at
11:30. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Dorothy was a member of
the First Baptist Church of Hamburg.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/5/2005 - 5/6/2005.

Horner, Lillian F.         
Age 90. of Dunkirk; formerly of Clark Rd., Town of Tonawanda; died December
22, 2004; wife of the late George A. Horner; mother of Vera McClive of
Pinehurst, North Carolina, Dawn Grundhofer of Harrisville, NY. Mrs. Robert
(Truda) Slocum of Kendall, NY; and Mrs. Will (Jill) Whitfield of Fredonia and
the late George Horner; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren,
many foster grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in
death by her parents, Edward & Vera (Morrison) Money and her brother Wilfred
O. Money. A celebration of her life will be held at 11 AM Saturday, May 7,
2005; at the Church of the Nativity, United Church of Christ, 1530 Colvin
Blvd., Buffalo, NY. (875-3365). Interment in the Boxwood Cemetery, Medina, NY.
Arrangements are by the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME, Gowanda, NY.
Published in the Buffalo News from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

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.

Kernen, John G.            
Of Eden, N.Y., May 3, 2005. Husband of the late Elizabeth (Baker); father of
Kimberly (Roger) Volz, Pamela Kernen, Robert (Ingrid) Kernen, Monique Kernen,
William (Michele) Kernen, Latasha and Sindy Kernen; grandfather of Jesse,
Zachary, Donny, JoJo, Selina, Jacob and David. Friends may call Thursday 6-9
PM at the LAING FUNERAL HOME INC., 2724 West Church St., Eden, where services
will be held on Friday at 11 AM.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

Kernitz, Esther (Reed)          
Of Lackawanna, NY, May 3, 2005, beloved wife of the late Steve Kernitz; dear
sister of John (Virginia) Reed and the late Arthur, Almeda, Edna, Harry and
William. Family will be present to receive friends Thursday from 7-9 and
Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR
FUNERAL HOME INC., 3450 South Park Ave., where prayers will be said Saturday
morning at 8:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Mother of Good
Counsel Church at 9 o'clock. Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/5/2005 - 5/6/2005.

Kiernan, John J.           
May 1, 2005. age 50 of Brooklyn N.Y., formerly of Buffalo N.Y. Beloved husband
of the late Kathleen (nee Feaster) Kiernan; dear son of Mary (nee Carney) and
the late John J. Kiernan; dear brother of Thomas, James, Stephen and Donna
Kiernan; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be
present to receive friends Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel)
AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner Hopkins), where Funeral
Services will be held Saturday morning at 8:15 AM and at SS Peter & Paul
Church at 9:00 AM. Friends invited. Online guest register www.Amigone.com

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/5/2005 - 5/6/2005.

King, Lucinda         
Entered into peaceful rest May 3, 2005, beloved wife of the late Sidney King;
loving mother of Marguerite Dixon, Theresa Reynolds, Kennon, Michelle King;
Janet Lee, Deborah (Jon) Anderson, Lucille (Larry) Brodie, Arlene (Aaron)
Mack; predeceased by Sidney Jr., Nathaniel, Armstead and Andrew King;
grandmother of 34; great-grandmother of 36; great-great-grandmother of 35;
survived by a host of relatives and special friends Ruth Dillard, Dennis Dukes
and Mattie Mae Nettles. Wake Friday 6-8 PM at THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME,
995 Genesee St. Funeral Saturday 11:00 AM at First Centennial Missionary
Baptist Church, 273 High St. Interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/5/2005 - 5/6/2005.

Kowalczyk, Darren J.            
May 3, 2005, beloved son of Annette (late Jerome); brother of Karen Iannicelli
(fiance Richard Dolan); uncle of Eric and Jessica. Friends may call at the
JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St., Friday 5-8 PM. A Funeral
Mass will be held Saturday at 12 noon at St. Aloysius Church, 157 Celevland
Dr., Cheektowaga.

Published in the Buffalo News on 5/5/2005.

Kowalski, Carolyn E. (Dembinski)          
May 4, 2005 of Sloan, NY; beloved wife of the late Joseph S.; dearest mother
of Joseph D. (Marge), Donald (Delphine), Bernice (Paul) Grandits, and Carl
(Diane); grandmother of nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; also
predeceased by one grandson Kevin. Funeral services will be held Saturday
11:30 AM at St. Andrew's Church (please assemble at church). Interment in St.
Matthew's Cemetery. Family present Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at
the the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd, Cheektowaga (2 blocks
south of William St). Donations may be made to Camp Good Days & Special Times.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/5/2005 - 5/6/2005.

Kubick, Martha S. (Staron)           
Of Cheektowaga NY, May 2, 2005, loving fiancee of the late Clarence Mayer;
beloved wife of the late John J. Kubick; dearest mother of Maryann (Roman E.)
Fedyk of Clarksville, TN., and the late Geraldine Zapf; loving daughter of the
late Mary Ann Obora, Valenty Staron and Casmir Kapuscinski; dearest sister of
Kay (Peter) Janora, Jean Janora, Richard Kapuscinski, Edward (Gertrude)
Kapuscinski, the late Stephen (Joanne) Staron, late Chester Staron, late
Alfred Kapuscinski; grandmother of Brian J. Prejna of Suffern, NY, Mark F.
(Marella) Fedyk of Birmingham, AL; great-grandmother of Taylor Prejna, Sarah
and Rachel Fedyk; also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces,
great-nephews, great-great-nephews and great-great-nieces. Relatives and
friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, Friday at 9:30 AM at
St. Gabriel's Church, 5271 Clinton St., Elma, NY. Interment in St. Matthews
Cemetery, Gardenville, NY. Visiting hours will take place Thursday from 2-4
and 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME INC., 1340 Union Rd., West Seneca, NY.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

Loretan, Helen Anna (Csencsits)           
Of Buffalo, NY. May 3, 2005; beloved wife of the late Otto Loretan; dear
mother of Ann Loretan; sister of the late Joseph (late Frances) Csencsits and
Theresa. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a
Memorial Mass at St. Joseph University Church, 3269 Main St., Buffalo,
Saturday morning at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Habour
Health, 1205 Delaware Ave., Buffalo NY 14209. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY
CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435

Published in the Buffalo News on 5/5/2005.

Magle, John O.             
May 4, 2005; beloved husband of the late Helen G. Magle; dearest father of
John C. (Diane) Magle; loving grandfather of John, Jim, Katie and Kellie
Magle. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service Friday
at 2 PM at the South Buffalo Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME INC.,
192 Abbott Rd. (near Southside Pkwy). Mr. Magle was a WW II Army Veteran

Published in the Buffalo News on 5/5/2005.

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.

McElroy, Joseph E.         
April 30, 2005, husband of the late Mary Alice McElroy; father of Maureen T.
(Clifford) Parks, Patricia (Michael) Higgins and Joseph E. (Patricia) McElroy
III; also survived by eight grandchildren; brother of D. Anthony (Mary Lou)
McElroy and the late Jean Fry. Friends may call Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 at the
DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, where prayers
will be offered Friday at 9:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at
St. Joseph's University Church at 10:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined.
Memorials to the Dominican Nuns of the Perpetual Rosary, 335 Doat St.,
Buffalo, NY 14211. On line movie may be viewed at www.mem.com

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

McNerney, Richard R.            
May 1, 2005, of Buffalo, NY; beloved husband of Ganine (Feltman) McNerney;
loving father of Richie and Morgan; brother of Angela (Dr. Paul) Twist, Mary
Ellen, Michael (Lisa) and the late William J. McNerney; son of the late Angela
and William McNerney. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial
Service on Saturday, May 7, at 10:30 AM in Resurrection Life Fellowship, 2145
Old Union Rd., Cheektowaga, NY. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial
contributions may be made to Ganine McNerney c/o Patrick Maloney, 19 Lloyd Dr.
Back, Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Arrangements by DANIEL J. LEONARD FUNERAL SERVICE

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/4/2005 - 5/6/2005.

Meadows, Courtney Dion          
May 2, 2005, Buffalo, NY, 'Our Friend Lives', We don't want justice, we want
peace. Courtney attended Catholic Central School, Turner - Carroll and
Kensington High School; Erie Community College and Buffalo State. He dreamed
of being of funeral director like his Dad. He is the son of Richard Dean Jr.
(Linda Mose) of Norfolk, VA and Edna Renee Lauderdale Meadows of Charlotte,
NC; grandson of Mary Byrd Meadows and Richard D. Sr. and the late Elisha and
Mary Lauderdale; brother of Torriano, Mary Brittany, Taylor Jillian of
Charlotte, NC and Jaycina Mauriel of Buffalo; uncle of Tiana and Torriana;
nephew of Toni (Fred) Poole, Veronica (Willie) Ray and Carolette Meadows,
Johnnie Lauderdale (Pam) of Richmond, VA, Sonja (Eric) Donalson of Middletown,
OH, Jahar Asad of Charlotte, NC and Damon Washington, and a host of
great-aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Viewing Thursday at New Mt. Ararat
Temple of Prayer, 971 Jefferson Ave. from 6-7 PM, service follows at 7 PM.
Service entrusted to my friend, Jed Dietrich, DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

Meier, Beatrice M.         
Penfield, NY, Saturday, April 30, 2005, at age 91, predeceased by her husband
Carl; Bea is survived by three daughters; Carol Meier, Kathleen (Gerald) Murty
and Mary (David) Ensman; 16 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; one
great-great-grandson; brother-in-law Marty Meier; sister-in-law Louise
Ullrich; also nieces, nephews and many friends. Bea's Graveside Service will
be held Saturday, May 7th, 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Church Cemetery, 5337
Genesee St., Bowmansville, NY. A reception will follow at a location to be
announced. Those wishing may contribute to a charity of their choice. To honor
Bea's memory, kindly reach out to a neighbor. Arrangements, JENNINGS, NULTON &
MATTLE FUNERAL HOME, INC., Penfield, NY.

Published in the Buffalo News on 5/5/2005.

Melillo, Lucy T. (Mancuso)           
Of Lackawanna, NY, entered into rest, May 4, 2005, beloved wife of the late
Leonard T. Melillo; devoted mother of Virginia 'Ginger' (Robert) Kirsits,
Carol (William) Loder, Patricia (Peter) Thomas, Linda and Lou Ann Melillo;
cherished grandmother of William Jr. (Bridget) Loder, Denise (James) Knight
and Leanne Thomas; fond great-grandmother of Ryan, Daniel, Kyle and Kelly;
loving daughter of the late Aniello and Louise (nee DiCicco) Mancuso; dear
sister of Connie Horozko, James Mancuso and the late Mary Kanaley, Anthony,
Michael and Anne Mancuso; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives
and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060
Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Friday from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated in Our Lady of Victory Basilica, 751 Ridge Rd. at South
Park, Lackawanna on Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Interment Holy Cross
Cemetery. (no visitation Saturday or Sunday). In lieu of flowers contributions
may be made to Hospice of Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227
in Lucy's name.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/5/2005 - 5/8/2005.

Murray, Dorothy Olendorf             
May 3, 2005, wife of the late Felix J. 'Phil' Murray; mother of Timothy
(Julie) Murray and Nancy (Scott) King; sister of Kenneth (Marilynn) Olendorf;
grandmother of Ryan, Christopher, Kevin Murray and Chelesa King; sister-in-law
of Mary (Wayne) Timby; also survived by many nieces and nephews. No prior
visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service in Church of the
Nativity United Church of Christ, 1530 Colvin Blvd., Tonawanda, Wednesday
morning at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial donations may be made
to Alzheimer's Assn. of WNY. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/5/2005 - 5/9/2005.

Murty, Beatrice M.         
(See Meier Notice)

Published in the Buffalo News on 5/5/2005.

O'Dell, Ellen (Simon)           
May 4, 2005; Age 101; beloved wife of the late Clarence O'Dell; dear mother of
the late William C. O'Dell; grandmother of Michael P. (Jacque) O'Dell and
Joseph (Carol) O'Dell; great-grandmother of five great-grandchildren; sister
of the late Clara, Laura, Edward, Frank and Carol Simon. The family will be
present to receive friends on Friday from 10:00-11:00 AM at the (Tonawanda
Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner Parker Blvd.)
where funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM. Friends invited. Online
register at www.Amigone.com

Published in the Buffalo News on 5/5/2005.

Ortolano, Frances M. (Nero)          
May 3, 2005, suddenly, beloved wife of James A. Ortolano; dear mother of James
A. Jr. (Dawn), Karen Ann (Timothy) Majerowski, and Frank J. Ortolano;
grandmother of five grandchildren; sister of Anthony and Barbara Nero. The
family will receive friends at C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911
Englewood Ave. Thursday and Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where funeral services
will be held Saturday at 8:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated at St. Margaret's Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

Overfield, Sally Ann (Hafner)             
Of Amherst; May 4, 2005; beloved wife of Thomas H. Overfield; dear mother of
Thomas A. Overfield (Dr. Annmarie Carroll); daughter of the late Leon and
Grace (Cottrell) Hafner; sister of George (Janice) Hafner, Pamela (Terry)
Peters and the late Ruth Zigmund; also survived by nieces and nephews. No
prior visitation. Private cremation services. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY
CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435

Published in the Buffalo News on 5/5/2005.

Ozimek, Anna (Szymanski)             
May 2, 2005, wife of the late Stanley; dear mother of Theresa (Michael)
Fudoli, Stanley (Mary), Joseph (Betty) and Daniel (Patricia) Ozimek;
grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren; predeceased by
brothers and sisters; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 Blocks East of Dick Rd.) Friday
10:45 and St. Bernard's Church 11:30 AM. Friends invited. Family present
Thursday 4-7 PM.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

Palmiter, Shirley B. "Chuck"         
May 1, 2005, beloved husband of Shirley L. (Pokelwaldt); dear father of
Margaret L. and Gary E. Palmiter. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to
a celebration of Chuck's life Friday, May 6 from 2-4 PM at the Lockport
Canalside Banquet Facility, 210 Market St. Lockport, NY. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to The Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr. Lockport, NY
14094. On-line tributes may be sent to www.mem.com. Arrangements by DENGLER
FUNERAL HOME.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

Pantano, Florence E.            
of Buffalo, NY, May 4, 2005. Daughter of the late Nicholas and Angela Pantano.
Beloved sister of Elsie Pantano and the late Thomas Pantano, Santo Pantano,
Carmela Allen and Mary (Joseph) Demaio. Also survived by many nieces and
nephews. Friends received Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4, 7-9 PM at the GRECO
FUNERAL HOME INC, 2909 Elmwood Ave, (near Sheridan Dr) and are invited to
attend a Mass of Christian Burial in the Chapel of the Carmelite Monastery, 75
Carmel Rd, Buffalo, Saturday morning at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If
desired, donations in Florence's memory may be sent to the Carmelite
Monastery.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/5/2005 - 5/6/2005.

Pino, Glenwood J.          
PINO----Glenwood J. May 3, 2005, beloved husband of Hildred (nee Williams)
Pino; dearest father of Akram Alhark, Sharon Suitt, and Catherine Baugh;
grandfather of seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brother of
Eva (John) Woodruff of Lorraine, OH, Robert L. (Earline) Pino Sr., Walter
(Jimmie) Pino of New Jersey and Ronald (Jaunita) Pino. The family will be
present Friday 6-8 PM and Saturday from 9:30-10:30 AM at the (Delaware Chapel)
AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. (near W. Ferry St.) where
funeral services will follow at 10:30 AM. Online register book at
www.AMIGONE.com

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/5/2005 - 5/6/2005.

Pope Sr., George X.             
Of Orchard Park, NY, May 2, 2005, beloved husband of Geraldine M. (McDonald)
Pope; loving father of Deborah M. (James) Finamore, George X. Jr., James D.
(Pamela), Daniel J., Kevin A. (Kim) and the late Michael P. Pope; cherished
grandfather of Kathryn and Meghan Finamore, Elizabeth Pope (Benjamin) Ocken,
Bonnie and Ben Burke, Nathan, Corey, Jesse and Sonny Pope; dearest friend of
Bill W. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at
LOOMIS, OFFERS AND LOOMIS, INC., Hamburg Chapel, 207 Main St where funeral
services will be held Friday 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial
from SS Peter & Paul Church at 10:00. Mr. Pope was a past 4th Degree member of
the Knights Of Columbus, Hamburg Council #2220, Hamburg American Legion Post
#527 and the Orchard Park VFW Post 6247. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial
contributions may be made to the WNY VA Health Care System Adult Day Care
Program.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

Santowski, Sophie          
(nee Jakubowski) May 3,2005; beloved wife the late Chester Santowski;
predeceased by brothers and sisters; dearest friend of the Richard (Patricia)
Szczerbiak family and the John (Gertrude) Storm family; also survived by
nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends at the DANIEL R.
SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd, Cheektowaga (2 block south of William
St) Friday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on
Satureday at 9:30 AM at St. John Gualbert R.C. Church (Gualbert Ave. & Doat
St.). Please assemble at church. Entombment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery.
Flowers gratefully declined

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/5/2005 - 5/6/2005.

Smoot Jr., Eugene A.            
May 2, 2005, beloved husband of Dempsey Smoot; dearest father of John Smoot of
Florida and Kevin Smoot of Texas; brother of Marion White, Melvin Smoot and
Joyce Meyers. The family will be present on Saturday from 10-11 AM at the Elim
Christian Fellowship Church, 20-25 Central Park Plaza. A Funeral Service will
follow at 11 AM at the church. Friends invited. Arrangements by the (Delaware
Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. On-line register book at www.Amigone.com

Published in the Buffalo News on 5/5/2005.

Sobocinski, John S.             
Suddenly, May 3, 2005, age 15, beloved son of Kathy Solecki and Don
Sobocinski. Jr.; dear brother of Tracey L. Sobocinski; grandson of Marge and
Robert Kaminski and the late Dorothy and the late Stephen Solecki;
great-grandson of the late Wanda Kaminski; godson of Louis Plotnicki and Susan
Pisanczyn; friend of Tony Z., Pastor Gary Johnson, his teacher Laura Hervey
and his fellow schoolmates. Also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Family
present Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK
FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William Street (3 blocks east of Harlem Rd.). Mass of
Christian Burial at St. Philip the Apostle RC Church, 950 Losson Road,
Saturday at 11:30 AM (please assemble at church). Private interment in St.
Matthew's Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined, donations in John's memory
may be made to the Bible Tabernacle, 66 Laverack Avenue, Lancaster, NY 14086.
John was an avid fisherman and a student at the Bible Tabernacle School.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/5/2005 - 5/6/2005.

Staskiewicz, Charlotte (Gurgol)           
Of Lancaster, NY, May 4, 2005, beloved wife of the late Constantine
Staskiewicz; dearest mother of Walter (Marilyn) Stanton, Dolores (Walter)
Trzenski (and the late Frank Olszewski), Ted (Judy), Alice (John) Maccarone
and the late Phyllis Ann Staskiewicz; cherished grandmother of 27
grandchildren, 53 great and two-great-great-grandchildren; also survived by
six sisters, one brother and a multitude of friends. Friends may call Thursday
7-9 and Friday 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 Saturday morning at 8:45 and from Our Lady of Pompeii church at 9:30
o'clock. Friends are invited. Charlotte was a member of the Depew Senior
Citizens and Our Lady Of Pompeii Rosary Society. Sentiment may be expressed
through a contribution to Hospice Buffalo Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd.,
Cheektowaga, 14227 in memory of Mrs. Staskiewicz.
Published in the Buffalo News from 5/5/2005 - 5/6/2005.

Sullivan, Anna (Sowa)           
May 4, 2005, Of Buffalo, NY; loving mother of Michael P., William (Colleen),
Cynthia A. Sullivan and Judith A. (Gerald) Birke; sister of Joseph S., George
(Arlene), Mary Liberatore, Helen Decker, Rosie Guerrero and the late Amos
(Margie) and John Sowa; also survived by seven grandchildren. The family will
be present to receive friends Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at The NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL
HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft) where funeral services will be held
Saturday at 9:45 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Thomas
Aquinas Church at 10:30 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice
Buffalo Foundation. Arrangements by DANIEL J. LEONARD FUNERAL SERVICE.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/5/2005 - 5/6/2005.

Szczitka, Rose (Kowal)          
May 1, 2005 of Buffalo, NY, wife of the late William; beloved mother of Donna
(Marshall) Festing and William (Barbara) Szczitka; sister of Julia (late John)
Horhota and the late Joseph (late Mary) Payne, Alice (late Michael) Kordrupel
and Michael (late Dorothy) Kowal; dear grandmother of Richard (Rebecca)
Mastykarz, Bill Szczitka and Rosemary (David) Bouchard; great-grandmother of
Cameron and Candice Mastykarz and Aiden Grabowski; also survived by nieces and
nephews. Funeral services Friday at 9:30 AM from the Old First Ward Chapel of
the PETER K. LESLIE FUNERAL HOME, 580 South Park Ave (corner of Hamburg St,
855-1411) and in St. Valentine Church at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend. Family will be present Thursday 4-8 PM. Interment Holy
Cross Cemetery.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

Tagliaferro, Carl H. "Rocky"         
Of Angola, NY; May 3, 2005; beloved husband of Josephine Ann (LaRusso);
dearest father of David (Nancy) and Thomas (Sandra); grandfather of Lauren,
Sarah and Gillian; brother of Annabelle Stevens and Bea Curtz; brother of the
late Samuel ( Marie) and John Tagliaferro; survived by many nieces and
nephews. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 6-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL
HOME INC., 262 N. Main St., Angola, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
held Saturday at 9:30 AM in Most Precious Blood Church, Angola, NY. Please
assemble at church. Flowers respectfully declined. Memorials may be made to
Newcomb-Long Post No. 928 American Legion.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/5/2005 - 5/6/2005.

Thomas, Johanna Hart            
Of Boston, NY; May 3, 2005; mother of Samuel W. Richardson; daughter of Arline
Steen and Guy McFadden; sister of Brian M. and Kaitlyn R. Thomas and Brendan
C. Sadler; granddaughter of Arline Thomas and Joan McFadden; great
granddaughter of Arline Dougherty and Norma Erenberg; niece of Michelle M.
(Larry) Lindemann, Lisa A. (Sal) Scavon and Sabra Leah (Larry) Schocke; also
survived by many wonderful cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to
attend a memorial service at The Tabernacle (in the Prayer Tower) 3210
Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park, Friday at 2 PM. No prior visitation.
Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Society or Roswell Park.

Published in the Buffalo News on 5/5/2005.

Thurnherr, Dorothy A.           
May 3, 2005 of Kenmore, NY; wife of the late Herbert A. Thurnherr; mother of
Fred (Lois), Betsy Szkil (Mike), Donna (Tom) Thurnherr and David (Betsy);
grandmother of Andrea, Kevin, Allison, Cameron and Emily. Friends may call
Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at The HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 280
Grover Cleveland Hwy at N. Bailey, where services will be held Friday at 11
AM. Friends invited. If desired memorials to the American Lung Association
would be appreciated. Mrs. Thurnherr was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW
Post #416 Amherst Township.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

Tolkacz-Hodkiewicz, Edward J.             
May 2, 2005, husband of the late Mary (Janiszewski) Tolkacz; brother of the
late Ida Jakiela and the late Raymond Tolkacz; also survived by several nieces
and nephews. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. (Buffalo
Chapel), 2397 Seneca St., Saturday at 8:50 AM and from Our Lady of Perpetual
Help Church at 9:30. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Ed was a
member of the Grain Handlers & Local #109 and the Shipbuilders-Boilermakers
Local #7.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

Vaccaro, Michelangelo           
Of Buffalo, NY, May 3, 2005; beloved companion of Sarah Glow; father of Teresa
(James) Maul, Antonino (Victoria Trimm) Vaccaro and Adriana (Joseph) Catuzza;
also survived by nine grandchildren; brother of Luciano (Giuseppa) Vaccaro.
Friends received Wednesday and Thursday from 4-8 PM at The GRECO FUNERAL HOME
INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be
held Friday morning at 8:30 and in Holy Angels Church at 9:30.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

Vandermeer, Francesca (Burns)             
Age 93, of Rochester, NY, formerly of Springville, NY, May 3, 2005. Pre-
deceased by husband Henry; mother of James (Janet), David (Judy) VanDermeer,
Carole (William) Wurstner, Mary Lux, and Paula Burnside and the late Donald
VanDermeer Sr, Mother-in-law of Bonnie VanDermeer, also survived by 18
grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Sister of Agnes Hunter and the late
Caroline Fancher, Florence Hibbard, Mary Smith, Bernard, Aloysius, Edward, and
Herman Burns Jr. Friends may call Friday 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 Saturday morning at 11:30 followed by a Mass of
Christian Burial at noon from St Aloysius Church, Springville. Donations in
Francesca's memory may be made to St Aloysius School, 186 Franklin St,
Springville, NY 14141.

Published in the Buffalo News on 5/5/2005.

Verrastro, Lucy M.         
(nee LoGrasso) May 5, 2005, mother of Thomas (Carol) Verrastro, Camille
(Donald) Marasco, Florence Giordano, Margurite Fox and Debbie (Joseph)
Smajdor; grandmother of 12; great-grandmother of 19; sister of Thomas
LoGrasso, Sebastian (Jean) LoGrasso and the late Carmela (late Patrick)
Giallombardo; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present to receive
friends Friday only 2-4 and 7-9 at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC.,
1671 Maple Rd., (between Youngs and Hopkins Rds.,) Amherst, where funeral
services will be held Saturday at 11 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian
Burial in St. Edmund's RC Church, Tonawanda, at 12 noon. Interment Mount
Calvary Cemetery.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/5/2005 - 5/6/2005.

Wagner, Mark S.            
Of Lewiston, NY, May 1, 2005, age 46, son of Kathleen (Ashton) Wagner and the
late Roger Wagner; father of Kimberly Marie Wagner; brother of John (Leslie)
Wagner and Michael Wagner; loving companion of Koreen Honeyman. Friends may
call at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES INC., North Fourth and Ridge Streets,
Lewiston, Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Services Saturday at 1:30
PM from the funeral home. Memorials to Niagara County SPCA.

Published in the Buffalo News on 5/5/2005.

Walsh, Mary G.             
Of Alden, NY, May 3, 2005; sister of Garrett Walsh and the late Emanuel
Clememce Walsh and Harriet Medole; also survived by nieces and nephews. Mass
of Christian Burial from St. John's R.C. Church Alden, NY, Friday at 10 AM.
Family will be present at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME INC., 13228 Broadway,
Alden, NY, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

Wasik, Darlene M. (Lovallo)          
May 3, 2005, wife of Wallace Wasik; mother of Kerieann Mobley and Rebecca
Wasik; daughter of Shirley Wolfram and the late Vito A. LoVallo Jr.;
grandmother (Nane) of Marcus Mobley; sister of Sandra, Sharlene, Steven
(Debbie) LoVallo and Susan (James) Greene; special aunt of Chymar, Samantha,
Doopie and Juni; also survived by other nieces , nephews, aunts and uncles.
Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the STEPHEN-BURNS FUNERAL
HOME, INC., 266 East St., at Austin, where services will be held Saturday at
9:30 AM. Interment, White Chapel Memorial Park.

Published in the Buffalo News on 5/5/2005.

Wellenc, Clarice E. (Slack)          
Of N. Tonawanda, May 2, 2005, beloved wife of 43 years to Richard E. Wellenc;
dearest mother of Richard P. Wellenc, David M. Wellenc, twins Elizabeth A.
Smolinski and Mary (Keith) Schuppenhauer; proud grandmother of six
grandchildren; dear sister of Bruce Slack, George (Cecelia) Slack and Charles
Slack; also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and
her many friends. Family present Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at
the SABER FUNERAL HOME, 549 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, ( 692-0271), where
funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 AM with the Rev. A. W.
Moldenhauer officiating. Clarice was a teacher at Marjon's School of Beauty,
in Amherst, NY.

Published in the Buffalo News on 5/5/2005.

Willis, Henry H.           
May 3, 2005 of Hamburg, NY; beloved husband of Barbara (nee Maron); loving
father of Joseph (Sondra), Gary (Ellen). Sandra (James) Milks, Barbara Jean
and Kevin Willis; cherished grandfather of of Adam, Aaron, Jennifer (Andrew),
Candace, James Jr., Eric (Stephanie) and Joseph; loving great-grandfather of
Serena and Alex; dear brother of James (Mary Jane), Robert (Bette), Mary Ann
(late George) Wilson, Dora (Charles) Puleo, Thomas (Marge) and the late Edward
(Gert) and Joseph Willis; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends
received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner
of Camp Rd. & Rt. 5), Hamburg. 627-2919, Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and
7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 AM followed by a Mass
of Christian Burial at S.S. Peter & Paul Church, Hamburg at 12 Noon. Memorials
may be made to the American Lung Assoc. Mr. Willis was a member of Hamburg K
of C #2220, the Msgr. Toomey Assembly and the American Legion Post# 527 and
Ironworkers Local #6. Charles A. Castiglia Director

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

Winkowski, Dolores (Henshaw)         
(nee Henshaw) May 4, 2005; wife of the late Henry Winkowski; dearest sister of
Lorraine (late Joseph) Jezioro and Raymond (Patricia) Henshaw; also survived
by numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Thursday only
2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Rd., West Seneca.
Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at 9 AM in Queen
of Heaven Church. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined.
Memorials to Hospice appreciated.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

Wood Jr., James E.         
Of Blasdell, NY, May 3, 2005, beloved husband of the late Minnie J. (nee
Remington) Wood; loving father of Nancy (Michael) Noonan and Daniel (Linda
Space) Wood; dear grandfather of Kathryn and Michael Noonan; brother of Janet
(late Richard) Tokasz; also survived by nieces, nephews, many other loving
family members and dear friends. Family will be present to receive friends
Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR
FUNERAL HOME INC., 3450 South Park Ave., where funeral services will be
celebrated Saturday morning at 10:00 AM. Internment will follow in Hillcrest
Cemetery. Mr Wood was an avid and accomplished bowler who rolled several 300
games, a proud Navy veteran of WW II serving on the USS Niobrara and a retiree
of General Motors/Chevy engine plant.

Published in the Buffalo News from 5/5/2005 - 5/6/2005.

Zakes, Carl G.             
May 2, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Lydia (Leocadia Melinski) Zakes. Dear
son of the late Michael and Antoinette Zakes. Dear brother of Monica (late
Milford) Tussing and Lucy (late Elmer) Bradley. Pre-deceased by four sisters
and a brother; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA
FUNERAL HOME, INC, 2005 Clinton St (corner South Ogden) Saturday at 9 AM and
at St Casimir Church at 9:30 AM. Mr Zakes was a WW II Army Veteran, a member
of VFW Harvey D. Morin Post 2940, American Legion West Seneca Post 735, AMVETS
Hank Nowak Post 45, The Polish Arts Club, and Knights of Columbus Father
Justin Council 5670. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM

Published in the Buffalo News on 5/5/2005.