OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 10 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 Ackendorf, Allan L. May 7, 2005, husband of Jane (Kempa) Ackendorf; father of Annette (Gary) Jones, Mary Jane (John) Lawrence and Ami (Jamie) Coleman; grandfather of Christian and Leah Jones, John and Jarod Lawrence and Bryce Coleman; son of the late Elmer and Muriel Ackendorf; brother of Marcia (Roccie) Pisano; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Monday 6-8 and Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville. Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service, Wednesday at 11 o'clock in Williamsville United Methodist Church. Memorials to The Michael J. Fox Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/9/2005 - 5/10/2005. Barker, Dennis P. May 7, 2005; formerly of Williamsville, NY; husband of Monica M. Barker; loving father of Allison R. Barker; loving son in-law of Ruth M. Richards; Dennis worked for 33 years as manager for Verizon. He is also survived by many loving family members and friends who will miss him dearly. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/10/2005. Bridenbaker, Lyle And Onalee A graveside service will be held Tuesday, 2:30 PM at Machias Cemetery. THOMAS E. BURGER FUNERAL HOME INC, (585) 392-7100 Published in the Buffalo News from 5/9/2005 - 5/10/2005. Brown, Martha C. (Munday) May 3, 2005, of Hamburg, NY, wife of the late Paul Brown; cherished mother of Valerie (Bill) Wagner and Laura (Paul) Moran; loving grandmother of Sara (Dan) Kortum, Steven Moran and Meghan (Mark) Dudziak; dearest great-grandmother of Christian, Ethan and Victoria Kortum and Sophia Dudziak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Athol Springs, Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Arrangements by LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 627-2919. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/9/2005 - 5/10/2005. Burke, Gerald John May 7, 2005, beloved husband of Jean M. (Mitchell) Burke; loving father of Timothy (MaryJo), Colleen (Dennis) Zielkiewicz, Catherine (Gary) Brownell, James, Karen (Larry) West, Kevin and Keith Burke; grandfather of 10 loving grandchildren; brother of the late William and Richard Burke; brother-in-law of Carol Burke; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday 2-8 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington where services will be held on Wednesday at 9:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. James Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers declined. Memorials made to The Lymphoma Leukemia Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/8/2005 - 5/10/2005. Burtis, Kenneth B. Beloved husband of the late Margery; loving companion of Frances Faltisco; devoted father of Ronald (Stefanie Campione), Robert, Richard (Stephanie) and Robin (Stephen) Wenzel; grandfather of nine; dear friend of Carol (Arthur) Potwora, Daniel and Steven (Patricia) Szymendera; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (three blocks east of Harlem) where services will be held Thursday at 9 AM and at Holy Apostles S.S. Peter and Paul Church at 9:45 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/10/2005. Coburn, Charlaine A. (Ackerman) May 9, 2005; beloved wife of Lewis A. Coburn; dear mother of Elinor N. Coburn; sister of Anita Winer. Friends may assemble at 1 O'Clock Wednesday at Forest Lawn Chapel where services will be held. Arrangements by ETKIN-SCHLAGER FUNERAL HOME. Mrs. Coburn was the Publicity Director for The Buffalo Recorder Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/10/2005 - 5/11/2005. Gajkowski, Patricia (Suchan) Of Buffalo, NY, May 9, 2005, beloved wife of Robert Gajkowski Sr.; loving mother of Anthony and Robert Jr. Gajkowski; dear daughter of the late Felix and Catherine Suchan; sister of Eileen (Lee) Wekenmann and Jan (Frank) Vasquez; cherished aunt of Amy (Dale), Lori (John), Brianne, Caitlin and Luke. The family will be present to receive friends on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave., where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM. Father Bigalow Officiating. Flowers gratefully declined. Mrs. Gajkowski was with the Catholic Health System for 25 years. On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.oconnellfh.net Published in the Buffalo News from 5/10/2005 - 5/11/2005. Gasbarrini, Rosaria (Caracciolo) Age 84, of Arcade, died May 9, 2005, beloved wife of Louis, Sr.; mother of Teresa (Larry) Hewitt, Maria (Gerry) Redford, Larry, Emily, and Peter Gasbarrini and the late Louis, Jr., and Alfred 'Fred' Gasbarrini; mother-in-law of the late Vicky Gasbarrini; sister of JoAnne (Nat) Galfo and the late Catherine Capozzi, Connie Tataro and Frank and Joseph Caracciolo; also survived by 14 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 11 AM in St. Jude's Church, Sardinia. Interment will be in Curriers Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Arcade Rescue Squad or Mercy Flight. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/10/2005. Gouyd, Howard R. Of Derby, NY, May 8, 2005; husband of the late Alice (Heimburg); beloved father of Catherine (Jack) Raiff; dearest grandfather of Rachel (Michael) Converse, Keri (Jason) Lock and Steven (Kathleen) Raiff; great-grandfather of Timothy, Grey, Sarah, Austin, Kyle, Brayden, Conner and Christopher; brother of Charles (Barbara) Gouyd and the late Alvin Gouyd; dearest friend of Arlene Jack. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 Main St., Angola, NY, where services will be held Thursday at 10 AM. Mr. Gouyd was a Veteran of WWII. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Greater Buffalo Counseling Center, Inc., 3334 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14214. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/10/2005 - 5/11/2005. Gruener, Thomas F. Suddenly, May 7, 2005, Of Kenmore, NY; beloved husband of Donna (nee Sikinoff) Gruener; father of Michelle (Christopher) Harper and Mitchell (Luba) Gruener; grandfather of Nikolai, Lenin and Isabella Harper; brother of Michael (Christine) Gruener. 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 at 10:30 AM. Entombment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be sent to James V. Ryan Foundation, 1835 Sheridan Dr., Tonawanda, NY 14223. Mr. Gruener was a U.S. Army veteran and an employee of the Town of Tonawanda Water Treatment Plant. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/9/2005 - 5/10/2005. Guizzotti, James Vincent May 6, 2005. Funeral services held privately. Arrangements by DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/10/2005. Haley, George L. May 9, 2005, husband of the late Virginia G. Haley; father of Patrick J. (Rosemary) Haley; brother of Kay (late Matt) McDonald and Theresa Foley; grandfather of Shannon (Joseph) Gerwitz and Shaun (fiancee of Kristen Fronczak) Haley; great-grandfather of Ashley, Alex, Joseph and Ayden; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CUSACK FUNERAL HOME (828-1846) 250 Orchard Park Rd., W. Seneca (same location as Sieck & Mast F.H.) where the funeral will be held Thursday at 8:15 AM and from Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church at 9:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice. Mr. Haley was a former employer of Donna Hanna Coke Corp. for 40 years. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/10/2005 - 5/11/2005. Jain, Pritti Age 58, May 8, 2005, wife of Piyare L. Jain; mother of Navin Jain; and Atul Jain; also survived by two brothers and two sisters all in India. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 5-7 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel), AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr., (corner of Parker). Friends invited. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/9/2005 - 5/10/2005. Jopek Sr., Leonard J. May 9, 2005, of Angola, NY; beloved husband of the late Valerie Jopek; dear father of Lenny (Vicky), Ron (Delores) and Diane (Mike) Brogcinski; grandfather of Lauryn, Tyler, Mitch, Hannah and Lindsey; brother of Alfred Jopek; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at The SCHIAVONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 8434 N. Main St., Angola, NY, where prayers will be said Thursday 8:45 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Most Precious Blood Church, 9:30 AM. Retired from Ford Motor Co. after 31 years of service. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/10/2005. Kociemski, Lorraine T. (Kudla) May 7, 2005, of Lancaster, NY, beloved wife of John; dearest sister of John (Pat) Kudla; dear sister-in-law of Eugene (Josephine) Kociemski and Marcia (Leonard) Szczygielski; also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Monday and Tuesday 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 Wednesday at 9:30 AM and from QUEEN OF MARTYRS CHURCH at 10 AM. Interment St. Adalbert's Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/8/2005 - 5/10/2005. Krywalski, Harry May 9, 2005; beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Szymanek); loving father of Elaine (Larry) Todd; dear brother of Henry (Dorothy), Edward (Eleanor), Richard (late Shirley) Krywalski, Lillian Gosselin and the late Richard, Ronald, Arthur Jr. Wright and Marian Torrey. Family will be present Wednesday and Thursday from 5-8 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St., (three blocks east of Harlem), where services will be held Friday at 9:00 AM and at St. Josephat Church at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/10/2005 - 5/11/2005. Kwiatkowski, Regina A. (Bogdanowicz) May 9, 2005, wife of the late Joseph; beloved mother of Patrick (Mary Jean) Kwiatkowski; loving grandmother of Scott, Michael and Matthew; dearest sister of Mary (late Karl) Kubiak, Anthony (late Margaret) Bogdanowicz and the late Helen (late Steve) Dux and Joseph Bogdanowicz; dear sister-in-law of Dorothy and Monica Kwiatkowski. Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 657 Abbott Rd. (corner Red Jacket Pkwy.) where Services will be held Thursday at 9 AM and at St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 9:30 AM. Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/10/2005 - 5/11/2005. Leo, Olivio A. May 8, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of the late Carmela (nee DeFazio); dearest father of Emily (Sabatino) Cimato, Ron (Carol), Enzo (Patti), Raphael J. MD; late Ferdinando, late Fred (Mary Ellen); grandfather of Domenica 'Mamie', Tino F. Cimato, Renee (Stephan) Roorda, Stephanie and Jennifer Leo. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of William St.) Thursday morning at 10:30 and at Resurrection Church at 11 AM. Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Family present Thursday only from 9-10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Mr. Leo immigrated from Italy in 1955 and was a retired laborer of 29 years from Master Builders. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/10/2005 - 5/11/2005. Lindow, Florence E. May 9, 2005, sister of the late Howard C., Louise H., Edward (late Marguerite), Carl (Bernice) Lindow and Margaret (Frank) Kopper; also survived by nieces, nephews a grand-niece and grand-nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9, at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St., (at Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville, where a Funeral Service will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Friends are invited. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Randall Mission Fund, PO Box 211, Williamsville, NY 14231. Miss Lindow was a lifelong member of Randal Memorial Baptist Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/10/2005 - 5/11/2005. Lisiecki, Leonard R. May 5, 2005, beloved husband of the late Mary (Meister); beloved father of Mel Lisiecki, Virginia (Larry) Coen of Overland Park, KS, and Alan (Karen) Lisiecki; beloved grandfather of Todd, Denise (Jeff) Jurewicz, Patrick, Matthew (Andrea) Coen and Trae Watts; dear great-grandfather of Nicholas, Zachary and Jacob Jurewicz; dear brother of Richard (Terry), and Frank (Phyllis) Lisiecki, Dolores Casey and the late Hank, Daniel and Eleanor. The family will present to receive friends Wednesday from 5-8 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC, 2600 Sheridan Dr., corner Parker, where funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 5/10/2005. Mariani, David F. OF Orchard Park, NY May 6, 2005; father of Mack D. (Jean Griffin) and Todd J. (Carin Whitney) Mariani; beloved grandfather of Jack, Molly and Livia; brother of Robert (Shirley) and the late Frank Mariani; uncle of Julie, Michael, Scott and Mitch. Family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Services from the funeral Home, Thursday 8:45 AM. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity of Our Lord Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Memorials made to American Heart Assoc. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/10/2005 - 5/11/2005. Marzec, Leona A. (Andrzejewski) Formerly of Williamsville, NY, May 8, 2005, beloved wife of the late Bernard J.; dearest mother of Douglas (Florence), Debra (David) Longhini of Pittsburg, PA and Rhonda (Robert) Mohr; grandmother of Gregory and Geoffrey Mohr, Anthony and Catherine Longhini and James Kessler; great-grandmother of Derek and Danielle Kessler; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from THE URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst, NY, Thursday morning at 9:00 AM and from St. Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM Published in the Buffalo News from 5/10/2005 - 5/11/2005. McCarthy, Thomas J. May 9, 2005, husband of Mary Silner McCarthy; brother of the late Rosella Hennessy and Margaret Parsons; friend of Edward and Grayce Fitzpatrick; survived by many nieces and nephews. Private services will be held at the family's convenience. Arrangements, BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/10/2005 - 5/11/2005. Mineo Sr., Thomas May 9, 2005, beloved husband of the late Margaret A. (nee Telesco) Mineo; dear father of Thomas B. (Rosalie A.) Mineo, Robert (Carolann) Mineo, Madeline (Butch) Black, Margaret (Jonathan) Guillaume, Deborah Begeny and Donna (Steven) Paradowski; grandfather of 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; brother of Frank (Josephine) Mineo, Concetta (late Louis) Scardina, Betty Kaminski and the late Albert (Josephine), John (Jean), Emma (George) Levers and Remilda Levecchio. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME INC., 911 Englewood Ave, Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. All are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church (Englewood & Belmont Ave), Friday at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Foundation Inc. Tom was a volunteer at Kenmore Mercy Hospital for six years and retired from the Buffalo Psychiatric Center, where he was a Maintenance Supervisor. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/10/2005 - 5/11/2005. Riesz, Catherine T. May 8, 2005; daughter of the late Nicholas and Catherine Riesz; stepdaughter of the late Eva Riesz; survived by several cousins. Funeral private. No prior visitation. Arrangements by The STEPHAN-BURNS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 266 East St., at Austin. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/10/2005. Robertson, William Donald May 6, 2005 of Orchard Park, NY; beloved husband of 64 years to Grace (Wolf) Robertson; father of Diane (Lawrence) Wyte of NC and the late William Robertson Jr., father in-law of Lindsey Jewel Robertson; grandfather of Kristen Carr of GA., Lawrence R. Wyte of VA, Matthew W. Robertson and Eric L. Robertson of CO; also survived by four great grandchildren. A memorial service will held in July. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc. of WNY or Hospice Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/10/2005. Sabia, Linda Sue Of Buffalo, NY, May 9, 2005, beloved mother of Jonathan Sabia; dearest daughter of Salvatore 'Sam' and Teresa 'Terry' Sabia; sister of Roz Giardina; aunt of Charlie (Kelly Walsh) Giardina; great-aunt of Samantha Rose. Friends received Tuesday and Wednesday from 4-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 8:30 and in Annunciation Church at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/10/2005 - 5/11/2005. Scheffler, Bernice R. (Collins) May 9, 2005, beloved wife of the late Charles C. Scheffler; dear mother of Dennis (Janet) Scheffler and Gail (John) Karan; grandmother of Wendy Rasch and Eric Scheffler; and two great-grandchildren; sister of the late Eugene and Richard O'Donnell. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday from St. Theresa Church, 5771 Buell St., Akron, at 9:15 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired donations may be made to the American Lung Association. Arrangements by ZURBRICK-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/10/2005 - 5/11/2005. Schueler, Earl A. May 7, 2005, beloved husband of Joan (nee Erhardt) Schueler; devoted father of Paul Schueler, Mark Schueler, Lynn Phillips, Alan Schueler, Mary Eleczko, Dawn Schueler and Todd Schueler and their families including nine grandchildren. The family will be present on Monday from 7-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6050 Transit Rd. where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9:00 AM and from St. James Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/9/2005 - 5/10/2005. Seidler, Robert Of Elma, NY; May 9, 2005; brother of Ruth (late Walter) Horrigan; uncle of Daniel (Donna) Horrigan, Sharon (Joseph) Robida and Glenn (Linda) Horrigan; also survived by four great-nieces and nephews and two great-great nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Private services were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/10/2005. Siergiej, Walter J. Of Derby, NY, May 9, 2005; beloved husband of Eileen (nee Brug) Siergiej; loving father of JoAnne Arnold, Barbara (William) Adelsberger, Richard (Pamela), Donna (Kevin) Cassidy and Gregory Siergiej; brother of the late Selma (late Casey) Rozanski, Emily (late Leo) Sokolowski, Genevieve (late Stanley) Ryszka, Stanley and Anthony (Lorraine) Siergiej; also survived by eight grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555), where prayers will be said Thursday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian burial at St. Vincent de Paul Church at 9:30. Interment will follow in St. Vincent's Cemetery. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/10/2005 - 5/11/2005. Snyder, Catherine Lee Of Hamburg, NY, formerly of Little Valley, May 9, 2005; dearest companion of Paul Hornberger; beloved mother of Amy (Russell) Bly of Cassadaga, Tracy Westfall of Little Valley and Allie (Lynn) Burdick of Hampton, VA; stepmother of Paul David (Lynn) and Bill Hornberger; sister of Karen Farnham and Kirk (Sue) Snyder of Little Valley, Carol Bryant of Jamestown and Kristine (Michael) Dunkleman of TN; also survived by 11 grandchildren who loved their 'Gramma Louie'. A Memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to Little Valley American Legion Post 531 Ladies Auxiliary, PO Box, 29, Little Valley, NY 14755. Arrangements by DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/10/2005. Steiner, Karen A. (Shanahan) May 8, 2005, beloved wife of the late Michael R. Steiner, Sr.; devoted partner of John J. Shea; dear mother of Theresa (Timothy) Geiger, Michael R. Jr. (Renee) Steiner and Philip (Kimberly) Steiner; loving grandmother of Christian, Anna, Sydney, Grace and Ryan; daughter of Agnes (Hamm) Shanahan and the late William Shanahan; sister of William (Barb Rauth) Shanahan, Gerald (Donna) Shanahan, Carolyn (late Joseph) Prusiecki, Sharon (William) Smolen, Marirose (Donald) Bless, Maureen (William) Bartz and the late Philip (Susan) Shanahan. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 9:30 AM at St. John Vianney Church (please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice of Buffalo and A.L.S. Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/9/2005 - 5/11/2005. Stoll, Robert W. Of Bell St., Niagara Falls, NY, May 9, 2005, husband of Elizabeth (Lee) Stoll and the late Arlene R. Stoll; father of Jeffrey R. (Bernadine) Stoll of Tonawanda, NY and David R. Stoll of Niagara Falls, NY; stepfather of Barbara Woodruff (David) of Rochester, NY, Kenneth Lee (Linda) of Puyallup, WA and Donald Lee (Susan) of Central Valley, NY; also survived by five step-grandchildren and five great-stepgrandchildren; brother of the late Bernice Tack. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LANE FUNERAL HOME INC., 8622 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls, where Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 11 AM. Interment in Memorial Park Cemetery. Masonic Lodge No. 1049 will hold services at the funeral home Wednesday at 7:30 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/10/2005 - 5/11/2005. Tuzzo Jr., Michael E. May 8, 2005, beloved husband of the late Mary Joan (nee Majewski) Tuzzo; dear father of Michael E. III (Kimberly), Margaret A. (George) Pollinger, Michele M. (Bryan) Brown and Mark J. (Megan) Tuzzo; father-in-law of Thomas Elwell; grandfather of Megan, Alex, Michael IV, Jillian, Charles, Kathryn Mary, George J., Alexa, Madison, Jessica, Stacy, Brittany and Tyler. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Barnabas Church at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nombre De Dios, St. Augustine, FL. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/9/2005 - 5/10/2005. Watroba, Ann (Skowronski) Of Depew, May 10, 2005, beloved wife of the late John Watroba; devoted mother of Gerald (Deanne), Arlene (late Steve) Krzeminski, late Daniel (late Patricia) and late Richard (Phyllis); predeceased by sisters and brothers; survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation with family in the EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew, Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where prayers will be held Thursday at 9:15 AM and in S.S. Peter and Paul Church, Depew at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are invited. Flowers declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/10/2005 - 5/11/2005. Wawrzyniak Sr., Walter J. Of Bennington, NY, May 9, 2005; beloved husband of Catherine 'Kay' (Wojtkowiak) Wawrzyniak; dear father of David (Barbara), Dr. James (Patricia), Michael (Pamela), Walter Jr., Marcia (Michael) Wojciechowski and Paul (Lorie) Wawrzyniak; grandfather of eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; brother of Helen Terpolilli and Mary Falkowski; predeceased by several brothers and sisters; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial from Sacred Heart Church, Bennington, NY, Thursday at 10 AM. Family present at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME INC., 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY, Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Wawrzyniak was employed by General Motors for 30 years. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/10/2005. Wojciechowski, Theresa (Klein) May 9, 2005; beloved wife of the late Valentine; dearest mother of Ronald (Victoria) and Walter (Valerie); dear grandmother of Michael (Shelly), Cheryl (James) McCarthy, Mark, the late Jennifer and great grandmother of Janice, Bethany Wojciechowski and Seamus McCarthy; sister of Clara (John ) Rembas and Barbara Granger; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd (west of Harlem Rd,) where funeral service will be held Wednesday at 9 AM and from Queen of Peace Church at 9:30 AM. Interment St. Adalbert's Cemetery Published in the Buffalo News from 5/9/2005 - 5/10/2005.