OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 11 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 Brickner, David J. May 7, 2005, husband of Carolyn (Tredo) Brickner; father of Lisa M., David J., Christopher and Michele; son of Gayle Brickner of Buffalo and Donald Brickner of Pennsylvania; brother of Douglas J. and the late Scott and Lori Medora; uncle of Sara Medora. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC. MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St., Thursday at 7 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/11/2005. Carey, Agnes E. (McGregor) (nee Cavanaugh) May 10, 2005, wife of William E. Carey and the late David H. McGregor; mother of Jean Ellen (Francis) Page, David H. McGregor Jr. and the late Norine (Marc) McGregor-Skop; step-mother of Madonna M. (Patrick M.) Jordon, Kevin J. (Rita), Peter T. and Thomas M. Carey; grandmother of Brian, Mitchell, Luca, Liam, Krystal, Eliza and Woody; sister of Stephen E. (Mildred) and James M. Cavanaugh; also survived by nieces and a nephew. Family will be present Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the, (Delaware Chapel), AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave., (near W. Ferry), where funeral services will be held Friday at 8:45 and from SS. Rita and Patrick Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. or Bornhava Pre-School. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/11/2005 - 5/12/2005. Chillis-Jones, Suzanne May 5, 2005; beloved wife of Sam Jones. The family will receive friends Thursday 11 AM, funeral 12 noon, from Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ, 618 Jefferson Ave, Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOME, 347 Peckham St 845-5545 Published in the Buffalo News from 5/11/2005 - 5/12/2005. 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. Connolly, Angela "Angel" Age 76, of Warrenton, VA, formerly of Buffalo, NY, on May 7, 2005 at Fauquier Hospital. She is survived by her husband Francis B. Connolly, daughters, Catherine Connolly, Mary Landini both of Alexandria, VA, Margaret Weiss of Westfield, NJ, Patricia Zicht of Lorton, VA, sons Brian Connolly of New York, NY, John Connolly of Amissville, VA, three sisters and seven grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Warrenton, VA on Saturday, May 14, 2005 at 10:30 AM. Inurnment will be in Bright View Cemetery, Warrenton, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fauquier Hospital Foundation, 356 Hospital Dr., Warrenton, VA. MOSER FUNERAL HOME, Warrenton, VA 20186 is in charge of arrangements Published in the Buffalo News on 5/11/2005. Ervolina, Rose (Margarucci) May 7, 2005; beloved wife of the late Thomas Ervolina; dearest mother of Theresa LiPuma; grandmother of Thomas Dryja, Sam LiPuma, Richard (Chong) LiPuma and Francine (David) O'Neill; great-grandmother of Thomas Dryja Jr., Tracy Dryja-Calebrese, Nicholas Lipuma, Shane O'Neill; great-great-grandmother of Joseph Thomas Calebrese; Rose is also the beloved aunt of Jenny Cosentino and Bridgett (Mathew) Nasca and the beloved great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Drive Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Drive, where Funeral services will be held on Friday at 9:45 AM and from Infant of Prague Church at 10:30. Friends invited. On line register book at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/11/2005 - 5/12/2005. Farrell, Robert J. May 9, 2005, loving father of Tammy (Christopher) Frasier, Patrick and Christina Farrell; grandfather of Kayleigh, Tyler and Dylan; dearest son of Robert J. Farrell Sr. and the late Marie (nee Irrgang) Farrell; dear brother of Thomas J., Glenn (Jody), Cheryl Farrell and the late Janet Primo; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Drive (at Parker) where Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 5/11/2005. Foldes, Joseph J. May 8, 2005, of Derby, NY, loving husband of Alfreida (Hollinger); cherished father of Zoltan (Sylvia), Laszlo (Denise), Joseph Foldes, Christy (Dan) Gerwitz, Laura (Andrew) Aeschbacker and Betsy (Hank) Meiman; also survived by 17 grand and seven great-grandchildren. Friends invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, May 13 at 9:30 AM in St. Vincent dePaul Church, N. Evans, NY. Arrangements by the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME INC., Angola, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Galligan, Elizabeth F. (Eberle) May 10, 2005, wife of the late James J.; loving mother of Betsy (Frederick) Zazycki, Patricia (Alan) Killion, Mary (Charles) Facklam, Kevin (Sandy), Dennis (Kristine) and the late James P. (Nancy) and William (Rebecca) Galligan; devoted grandma of Jay (Melanie), Dan (Carrie), Jennifer (Joe), Scott, Michael, Nicole, Erin, Katie, Michelle, Matt, Alex, Amanda, Ryan, Lauren, Ashley, Miranda and Shane; great-grandmother of J.P.; dearest sister of Sister Jeanne Eberle, SSJ, Rosemary Gillman, Patricia (Mike) Ricci, Nancy (Ken) Poss, Marjorie (Sam) Alaimo, Donna (George) Dahl, Edward, Robert (Cheri) and the late Henry Richard Eberle; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst, NY, (one mile north of Maple), where prayers will be offered Saturday morning at 11:15, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Pius X Church at 12 noon. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kenmore Mercy Hospital Foundation-Intensive Care Unit. Online trubutes may be made to www.mem.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/11/2005 - 5/13/2005. 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. Guerin, Marshall J. May 10, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved husband of the late Erma F. (VanVleck) Guerin; father of Sally Guerin, Kay (Richard) Dodson, Erma Jean Guerin and the late Marshall Jr. and Dennis Guerin; grandfather of Glenn (Tyanne), Richard, Aaron (Lisa), Matthew, Kimberly, Katie and Jonathan; also survived by many sisters and brothers. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where Funeral Services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/11/2005. 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. Herrmann, John J. May 5, 2005, husband of Karen (Sittniewski) Herrmann; father of Tracy (Michael) Reese, Amy (Michael) Lovelace and John J. Herrmann Jr.; grandfather of Gabrielle and Mya; brother of Charles C. (Lee Alice); also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to a Memorial Mass on Saturday, May 14 at 9:30 AM at St. Bernard Church, 1990 Clinton. Arrangements: THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/11/2005. Kappen, George W. May 7, 2005. beloved husband of Jean (nee Dembski); dear father of Barbara (John) Gueli and George J. (Joan); loving grandfather of Sarah, Thomas, Ryan, Jacob and Angela; dear brother of Dorothy Anthony, Mildred Kappen, Loretta Westfield, John (Harriet) Kappen, Shirley (Eugene) Pawelski and the late Betty Bruckman; also survived by nieceds and nephews. Funeral services from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 1949 Clinton St. (3 blocks west of S. Ogden St.) Friday at 10 AM. No prior visitation. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/11/2005 - 5/12/2005. Knight, Barbara Brown May 10, 2005, beloved wife of the late Chester E. Knight; dear mother of C. Gregory, Robert C., Douglas S. 'Doc', B. Gayle and Ronald R. 'Rufus' Knight; also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandson. No prior visitation. Funeral services will be private. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions in Barbara and Chester Knight's memory may be made to Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Mrs. Knight was a retiree of the Ken-Ton School District. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/11/2005 - 5/15/2005. 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. Kubicki, Shirley A. (Czwojdak) May 9, 2005, of Lancaster, NY, beloved daughter of Clara (late Richard) Czwojdak; dearest mother of Gregory (fiancee Danielle) and David Kubicki, Suzanne (Peter) Bessey; sister of Kathleen Kowal. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9. Services Thursday at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to the American Diabetes Assoc. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Lyons, Darlene D. (Rupp) Of Derby, NY, May 9, 2005, beloved wife of Kenneth G. Lyons; dearest mother of Jason (Jennifer); sister of Dolores Rupp and the late Diane Smith; loving grandmother of Sophia; survived by several nieces and nephews and dearest Rachael Marks. Friends may call Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 Main St., Angola, NY, where Services will be held Friday at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Assn. or American Diabetes Assn. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/11/2005 - 5/12/2005. MacKearnin, Ross J. Of Lake View, NY; passed away peacefully, May 10, 2005, at Veterans Hospital, Buffalo, NY; beloved son of the late James and Jane MacKearnin; dear brother of Beverly (John) MacDowell; dear friend and brother to John 'Jack' Murray; also survived by aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernard Church Friday at 10 AM (Please assemble at Church) Mr. MacKearnin was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and an Alumnus of the Cleveland Institute of Art. Visitation at BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner South Ogden) Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM Published in the Buffalo News on 5/11/2005. 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. McGregor, Agnes E. (Cavanaugh) Please See Carey Notice. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/11/2005 - 5/12/2005. 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. Phillips, Janice M. May 10, 2005, of West Valley, NY; wife of David L. Phillips; mother of Linda Ball and David Phillips; also survived by four granddaughters and two great-grandsons; sister of Dick Fuller, Wilma Stohl, Gladys Phillips, Susie Fleckenstein and the late Eugene, Bob, Darwood, and Milford Fuller. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at The SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville, NY. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon from Salem Lutheran Church, Springville, at 1:00 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/11/2005. Phillips, Odessa May 7, 2005. The family will receive friends Thursday 10 AM at THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 995 Genesee St., where Funeral services will follow 11AM. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/11/2005. Prange, Helen J. (Lembicz) Of Orchard Park, NY, entered into rest suddenly May 8, 2005, beloved wife of the late Elmer Prange; devoted sister of Ruth Parks and the late Edward (Virginia) Lembicz; cherished aunt of several nieces, and great-nieces; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd, near Lake Ave. on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 3148 Abbott Rd, Orchard Park on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. (please assemble at church. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/11/2005. 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. 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. 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. Szurczynski, Mary L. In North Tonawanda, NY, May 10, 2005, wife of the late Stephen Szurczynski; mother of Stella (Robert Sr.) Henn; grandmother of William F. Harms Jr.; great-grandmother of Jennifer D. Harms, Steven Harms, Brandon Harms and great-great-grandmother of Alexus Connors; predeceased by three brothers and three sisters; survived by several nieces and nephews; also survived by step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC, 2480 Kensington Avenue, Amherst, NY, where prayers will be offered Friday at 9:30 AM followed by Mass of Christian Burial from St. John Gualbert Church at 10 AM. Arrangements by KEITH E. RAPIN Published in the Buffalo News from 5/11/2005 - 5/12/2005. Trebes, Marion C. Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest May 10, 2005, beloved daughter of the late Henry and Florence (nee Bridger) Trebes; devoted sister of Herbert C. (late Patricia) Trebes and the late Florence Curphy and Henry J. Trebes; cherished aunt of Mark Trebes, Wayne Trebes and Bonnie Kroll; fond great-aunt of two great-nephews and three great-nieces; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit The LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Thursday from 4-8 PM where funeral services will immediately follow. Interment Buffalo Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/11/2005 - 5/12/2005. Walkowiak, Raymond C. May 10, 2005; of Kenmore, NY; beloved husband of the late Mary L. (nee Jurgelewicz); dearest father of Carol (Edward) Kopinski; sadly missed by best friend 'Smokey'. Funeral service will be held Friday morning at 9:30 at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (2 blocks South of William St.) Interment in St. Matthew's Cemetery. Family present Thursday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the SPCA. Mr. Walkowiak was an avid golfer & baseball fan. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/11/2005 - 5/12/2005. 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.