OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 12 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 Barthin, Debra A. (Szostek) Of Depew, May 11, 2005; beloved wife of John Barthin; devoted mother of Sara and Molly; loving daughter of Theresa (nee Boccio) and the late Frank Szostek; dear sister of David (Cindy) Szostek; sister-in-law of Joseph, Dawn and Dale (Tom) Fehringer; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation with family in the EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in St. James Church, 496 Terrace Blvd., Depew, Saturday at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/12/2005. Bastian, Julia L. May 11, 2005, beloved wife of Albert J. Bastian; dearest mother of Thomas A. Bastian; dear grandmother of Brendan and Erin Bastian; sister of the late Christine (Angelo) Gobbetti, James (Lena) Palumbo, Edward (Helen) Palumbo, Alice (William) Vallely, Albert (Jennie) Palumbo and Florence (Carmine) Guidotti; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at The (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins) where funeral service will be held Saturday at 9:15 and a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Lawrence Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/12/2005 - 5/13/2005. Bialaszewski, Lorraine M. (nee Streiff) May 10, 2005; beloved wife of Daniel D. Bialaszewski; loving mother of Kathryn (David) Peters, Karen (David) Foster, David (fiance Marion) and Matthew Bialaszewski; sister of Norma (late Leonard) Chandler, Richard (Barbara) Streiff and George (Sandra) Streiff; also survived by seven grandchildren. Family will be present to receive friends Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at The (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 3450 South Park Ave., where prayers will be said Saturday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 9:30 AM. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. Friends invited. Memorials may be made to Homecare and Hospice, 1225 W. State St., Olean, NY 14760 Published in the Buffalo News from 5/12/2005 - 5/13/2005. Boyette, Ernest Lee Departed this life on May 9, 2005; at Buffalo General Hospital after a lengthy illness; loving husband of Tracey A. Boyette; beloved father of Lakita, Brandon and Kameron Boyette; son of the late Walter Boyette Sr., and Valiree (Ross) McMillian; brother of Shelby (LeRoy) Andrews, Walter L. Jr., Gerthrine, Loujean, Lois and Geneva Boyette; also survived by a host of relatives and friends. Family will be present Saturday at 10 AM at Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 179 East Ferry St. Funeral 11 AM. Internment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME Published in the Buffalo News on 5/12/2005. Cane, Earl G. May 8, 2005, son of Laura and the late James; brother of Carol Cane. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME INC., 335 Ontario St., Friday 9:30-11 AM. Funeral services immediately following Published in the Buffalo News from 5/12/2005 - 5/13/2005. 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. Chevins, Philip H. May 9, 2005. Husband of the late Nadine E. Chevins (Gore-Patterson), father of Brian P. Chevins, John Patterson, Dennis, Nancy Patterson. Brother of Arlene O'Brian. Funeral services at the convenience of the family. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Corsi, Francella R. May 11, 005; of Dunkirk; mother of Lisa Rae (James V.) Koellner of Orchard Park. Relatives & friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated Friday morning at 10 o'clock in Holy Trinity Church, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Sheridan. Friends are invited to call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the McGRAW-KOWAL FUNERAL HOME, 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Donations may be made to the Francella Corsi Memorial Scholarship Fund thru Lakeshore Ave. Bank Published in the Buffalo News on 5/12/2005. Crawford, Gladys M. Peacefully, May 10, 2005. The family will receive friends Friday, 10 AM. Funeral at 11 AM from Antioch Baptist Church, 1327 Fillmore at Urban. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOME. 845-5545. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/12/2005. Del Prince, Patricia (Carroll) May 10, 2005, beloved wife of the late Paul M. Del Prince; devoted mother of Kevin D. Del Prince, Amy D. Bradt, Barbara A. Del Prince and Martin L. Del Prince; dear sister of James R. (Lucy) Carroll; niece of Ruth Horan; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8440 Main St., where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Clarence at 10 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Catholic Charities of Buffalo, 525 Washington St., Buffalo, NY 14230. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/12/2005 - 5/13/2005. 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. Ferguson, Mary T. Of Lancaster, NY, May 11, 2005; sister of John P. (late Kathryn), Elaine (Edward) Hohensee, Rose (Donald) Bessel and Joseph (Beverly); also survived by nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Barnabas R.C. Church, Depew, Friday 10:00 AM. No prior visitations. Donations may be made in Mary's name to the Hospice Foundation. Arrangements by the WENDEL & LOECHER INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/12/2005. Foley, Rosamond E. (Hansen) Of Williamsville, NY, May 10, 2005, beloved wife fo the late Thomas H. Foley; dear mother of Joan G. (Walberto) Mondul, Patricia A. (Richard) Grzywacz, Thomas H. (late Audrey) and John M. (Gail) Foley; also survived by 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; daughter of the late John H. and Emma (Egelhoff) Hansen. No prior visitation. Private cremation services. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/12/2005 - 5/13/2005. 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. Gonser, Shirley A. May 11, 2005 of Hamburg, NY; daughter of the late Edward and Julia Gonser; beloved sister of Ethel (late Charles) Feedham, Florence (Clarence) Sanders, Julia (late Jack) Leslie and the late Helen (late Carmen) Marrano, Edward (late Marcella), Gladys, Frank (Irene), Clara (late John) DeGroot, Marie (Thomas) Rafferty, Robert (Lucille), Richard (LaVonne), June (Grysbek) and Norman Gonser; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and many friends at the Sunset I.R.A. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd. and Rt. 5) Hamburg, ( 627-2919), Thursday 6-8:30 PM, where funeral services will immediately follow at 8:30 PM. CHARLES A. CASTIGLIA, Director. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/12/2005. Hutka, Samuel L. Of Eden, NY; May 10, 2005; husband of Helen (Potter); father of Judy (John) Driscoll; grandfather of Jennifer (Steven) Spungin, Joshua (Louise Ready) Driscoll; great-grandfather of Sophia and Gabriella Spungin; brother of Margaret Nassar, Ann Marie Newman and the late Julianna Karcher, James, Joseph Nicholas and Ernest Hutka. Funeral services Saturday at 2:00 PM from the Eden United Methodist Church. Visitation Friday 6-9 PM at the LAING FUNERAL HOME INC., 2724 W. Church St., Eden. Memorials may be made to the Eden United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/12/2005 - 5/13/2005. Jennings, Dorothy J. (Canning) May 10, 2005, formerly of Elma, NY, beloved wife of the late Douglas Jennings; loving mother of David (Anne) and Dara Jennings; dearest grandmother of 4 grandchildren and 9 great- grandchildren; also survived by her faithful friend 'Peanut'. The family will be present Thursday 6-9 PM at the URBAN-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 7540 Clinton St. (at Girdle) where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 AM. A shrine service will be held Thursday at 7:30 PM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Ismailia Shrine Travel Fund, 1600 Southwestern, West Seneca, NY 14224. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 5/12/2005. 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. LeFleur, Ruth J. (Muck) Age 81 of the City of Tonawanda, suddenly, May 10, 2005 at her residence, wife of the late Russell 'Pete' LeFleur; mother of Kathleen (Timothy) White, Eileen (Thomas) O'Hara, Becky (Timothy) Krurnowski and Nancy (Lee) Pope; grandmother of Eric (Milissa) and Joel Voigt, Renee White, John and Matthew O'Hara, Kelly, Daniel and Kathrynn Krurnowski and Megan Leigh Pope; sister of Elmer Mason and was the sister of Warren 'Skip' Muck who was killed in action during World War II; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday evening 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan and Broad Sts.) in the City of Tonawanda, where services will be held Saturday at 10 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cradle Beach Camp-Jim Kelly House (Camp for Disabled Children), 8038 Lake Shore Rd., Angola, NY 14006. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/12/2005. Lennox, Norma B. (Batt) May 10, 2005, wife of the late John H. Lennox; beloved mother of Patricia A. (Donald) Ziembiec, Marilyn (Gary) Koch, David J. (Linda), Andrew (Jeorganna), Richard (Carol) Lennox; daughter of Gertrude A. Batt and the late Robert N. Batt; survived by six grandchildren ; sister of Rosemary (late Thomas) Trimbach, Robert C. (Rosanne) Batt and James (Mary) Batt; survived by many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Resurrection R.C. Church, Union and Como Park Blvd. on Saturday at 10:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/12/2005 - 5/13/2005. Lovern Jr., William F. "Bud" Suddenly May 11, 2005; beloved husband of Sandra (nee Smith); dear father of Brenda (Thomas) Yakich, William, Joseph (Bethany) Lovern, Timothy Slaght and the late Deborah Lovern; brother of Martin ( Maryann) and Jean( Elmer) Orsolits; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC, 2275 George Urban Blvd, (2 blocks east of Dick Rd) Saturday at 11 AM. Friends invited. Family present Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Lung Association Published in the Buffalo News from 5/12/2005 - 5/13/2005. 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. Makowski, Edward A. April 18th ,2005 of Buffalo, NY, following a long illness; loving son of the late Walter and Angeline Makowski; beloved brother of the late Florence (late Stanley) Trzewieczynski, late Richard (Clara) Makowski, late Eugene (MaryAnn) Makowski; survived by many loving nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be offered May 14th at 9:30 AM in the St. Mary's On the Hill Chapel. No prior visitation. Please asemble at the chapel. Mr Makowski was a retiree of Union Carbide of Lindy Div, an avid bowler and baseball player. Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME ,INC Published in the Buffalo News from 5/12/2005 - 5/13/2005. Mattioli, Edward A. Entered into rest May 11, 2005, of Akron, NY, loving husband of Natalie Jane Kubasta Mattioli; loving father of Carol (Wayne) Wagner, Janet Sanders, Susan Mattioli, Diane (Paul) Dreas and Edward M. (Cornelia) Mattioli Jr.; 7 grandchildren; brother of Anthony (Laura) Mattioli and Joseph (Angeline) Mattioli; also survived by nieces and nephews. Godfather of William Paxon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 11:15 AM in St. Teresa's R.C. Church, Akron. Family will receive friends on Friday from 3-7 PM in the CHILDS FUNERAL HOME, 10 Eckerson Ave., Akron. Burial in St. Teresa's Cemetery. Memorials in Mr. Mattioli's memory may be made to the Edward A. Mattioli Akron Fire Department Memorial Fund, c/o the Bank of Akron, 46 Main St., Akron, NY 14001. Mr. Mattioli was an attorney for over 50 years. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/12/2005. McFarland, Thomas H. "Mac" May 11, 2005. Age 78, of Angola, NY; formerly of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved husband of Evelyn L. (Smith) McFarland. Dearest father of Linda, Michael, William, Fredrick, Judy, Shirley, John, Deborah, Kelly and Marty. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. No prior visitation. Private Services. We love you Dad! You will be missed! Arrangements by CASTIGILA FUNERAL HOME INC, 824-6435 Published in the Buffalo News on 5/12/2005. McGregor, Agnes E. (Cavanaugh) Please See Carey Notice. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/11/2005 - 5/12/2005. Milosich Sr., Joseph "Yoso" Of Lackawanna, NY, entered into rest may 11, 2005, beloved father of Paul, Joseph Jr., David Milosich and Maryann Wannop; cherished grandfather of five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; loving son of the late George and Rose (nee Perkovich) Milosich; dear brother of the late Anna Smolkovich, Sam and John Milosich; 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 where funeral services will immediately follow. Interment Bath national Cemetery. Mr. Milosich was an Army Veteran of WW II. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/12/2005. Morcelle, Philip F. May 3, 2005; beloved husband of Frances Byrnes; dear father of Kathy, the late Michael and Robert D. Morcelle; dearest grandfather of Joshua and Justin Morcelle; brother of Margaret (Thomas) Thurston and Josephine (late Louis) Sarna; predeceased by one brother and three sisters; brother-in-law of Norman (Bette) Byrnes, William (Jane) Byrnes, Dorothy (Richard) Miller, Elizabeth (Joseph) Eppich and James (Jetta) Byrnes; also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be held at Visitation Church, 1040 Lovejoy St, Saturday morning May 14, at 11 AM. Contributions in Mr. Morcelle's name may be made to Visitation Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/12/2005. Parker, David L. Of Blasdell, NY, suddenly May 10, 2005, loving son of Valerie and Gary Tucholski and Lawrence Parker; dearest brother of Debbie Abad; brother-in-law of Lew Abad; dear uncle of Jessica, Kelly and Anthony Abad; grandson of Joseph (late Helen) Ferguson; stepbrother of Gary, Jackie, Barbara and Laura; also survived by aunts uncles and cousins. Family will be present to receive friends Thursday from 2-4 and 6-9 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 3450 South Park Ave. where funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/12/2005. Schisler, Jacquelynn G. (Clark-Gierz) May 11, 2005, wife of Edward J. Schisler and the late William Clark; mother of Lorie Clark, Daniel Clark and Jason Schweitzer; grandmother of Valerie Clark, Heather Brown, Mark Winters and Crystal Clark; sister of the late Frank Gierz. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the STEPHEN-BURNS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 266 East St., at Austin. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial donations may be made to the family. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/12/2005. Schumer, Victoria H. (Friscic) Of Hamburg, NY, peacefully May 11, 2005, wife of the late Herman Schumer; mother of Rosemary Burchfield, Harold (Marcia), Carl (Mary) and the late Ronald (Shirley) and Richard Schumer; sister of Viola Gesko; also survived by 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral from the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Saturday morning at 9:30 and from S.S. Peter and Paul Church at 10:00. Friends invited. Visiting hours Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to S.S. Peter and Paul Church Building Fund, Hamburg or Hospice Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/12/2005. Steffan, Dorothy M. February 27, 2005, sister of the late Edwin F. (Bronka) and Robert (late Geraldine) Steffan;. survived nine nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be offered at Nativity of Our Lord Church, South Buffalo Street and Thorn Ave., Orchard Park, Saturday at 11 AM. Dorothy was a retiree of the New York Telephone Co. Arrangements by the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/12/2005. Szprygada, Alfrieda L. "Frieda" (nee Czajka) May 11, 2005, beloved wife of Richard J.; loving mother of Linda (Bill) Saleman, Ron (Marge), Karen (Mark) Schmidt, late Nancy (John) Rozycki, Dan, Christine (Jeff) Ratajczak; grandmother of 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; daughter of the late Michael and Rose Czajka. The family will be present Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Drive, where Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 8:30 AM and from Infant of Prague Church at 9:15. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Assn. of WNY. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 5/12/2005. 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. Yarnes, Eileen M. 88 of Tampa, FL, passed away Monday May 2, 2005; widow of Harry L. Yarnes, Jr.; she is survived by her son, James Yarnes, wife Lynn of Ft. Myers, FL; two daughters, Carol Olivieri, husband Elmo of Lutz, FL and Geri Alvarez, husband Dr. Dennis Alvarez of Tampa, FL; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A native of Buffalo, NY and moved to Tampa Bay area in 1985 from Silver Creek, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 AM Saturday, May 14, 2005 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Silver Creek, NY. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery Published in the Buffalo News from 5/12/2005 - 5/13/2005.