OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 13 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 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. Bertille F.S.S.J., Sister Mary (Bernice Marie Wojcik) May 13, 2005, loving daughter of the late John and the late Mary (nee Kisiel) Wojcik; beloved sister of the late Walter (late Hattie), late Joseph (Monica), Mary Ann (Phil) Grzybowski, the late Sister Genevieve Wojcik, R.S.C.J., Sister Mary Laurenta, F.S.S.J., late Frank (Irene); also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, May 16, 2005, at 9:30 AM from the Immaculate Conception Convent Chapel, 5286 South Park Avenue, Hamburg, NY where visiting hours will take place on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Cheektowaga, NY. Arrangement by the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6685 Transit Rd. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/13/2005 - 5/15/2005. 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. Bonuito, Grace (Venasco) May 12, 2005, beloved wife of the late Benjamin J. Bonuito; devoted mother of Frank V. (Deborah) Bonuito; loving grandmother of Christopher (Kim) Bonuito and Sara (Robert) Mingus; great-grandmother of Olivia Marie Bonuito; sister of the late Tony Venasco and Lucia Chiarmonte; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Saturday from 7-9 PM and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. where funeral services will be held on Monday at 8:45 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Benedict's Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Women & Childrens Hospital Foundation, 219 Bryant St., Buffalo, NY 14222. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/13/2005 - 5/15/2005. Breissinger, Norman G. "Butch" BREISSINGER----Norman G. 'Butch' In Cheektowaga, NY, May 7, 2005. Son of the late Norman and Gertrude Breissinger. Brother of Ralph Breissinger, Bernice (the late William) Steinbarth, Ronald and John (Madeline) Breissinger and the late Richard Breissinger. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be held Saturday at 5 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC, 2480 Kensington Avenue, Amherst, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Buffalo. Arrangements by KEITH E. RAPIN. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/13/2005. 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. Coonly, James A. May 8, 2005; beloved son of the late Edward and Pearl Coonly; dear brother of Edward (Geraldine) Coonly and the late Therese (James) Shanahan; survived by many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Anthony's Church, 472 Commercial St., Farnham, NY, Saturday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Mr. Coonly was a member of Blind Leading the Blind and Evans Senior Center. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240-0631. Arrangements by SCHIAVONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/13/2005. 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. Desmond, Jean (Scott) Of Alpharetta, GA; formerly of Corfu and Buffalo, May 11, 2005. wife of the late Charles F. Desmond. Kathleen S. (John) Barnes and Christine S. (Robert) Howe; grandmother of eight grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the C. B. BEACH & SON MORTUARY, INC., corner or Rts.33 & 77, Corfu on Saturday at 3 PM. Memorials suggested to Peachtree Christian Hospice, 3430 Duluth Park Lane, Duluth, GA. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/13/2005. Duffin, Lucille T. (Quant) May 12, 2005, dear mother of JoAnne (Richard) Pawlak, William (Louise), Arthur (Karen), Geraldine, James (Rosemary), Beverly, Douglas and the late Dennis Duffin; survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister of Carol Grover and the late Marion Brennan, Russell and Ralph Quant; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME INC., 335 Ontario St., Saturday and Sunday 4-8 PM. Family will gather Monday at 9:45 AM in All Saints Church, 205 Esser, Buffalo. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/13/2005 - 5/14/2005. Endres, Lydia E. (Litke) May 12, 2005, of Grand Island, NY; wife of the late Alfred E. Endres; mother of Liz (Greg) Barker and Mike (Terry) Endres; grandmother of Anne Barker, Jill, Katie and Al Endres; sister of Elsie Hegedus, Ida Stark, Violet Runckel and the late Robert, Alvin and Max Litke; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 1453 Staley Rd., Grand Island, where Memorial Services will be held Sunday at 6:30 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/13/2005 - 5/14/2005. 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. Herris, Vennie May 9, 2005. Relatives and friends may vist THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC., 995 Genesee St. Sunday 11 AM-3 PM. Graveside service Monday, 10 AM in St. Matthew's Cemetery, 180 Old French Rd., West Seneca, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/13/2005. Hitzges, Jackie (Brenon) Of Amherst, NY, May 11, 2005, suddenly, beloved wife of Peter; loving mother of William Hitzges and Ken (Melinda) Hitzges; loving grandmother of Kara, Alyssa, Gage, Bryton, Ashton Hitzges; dearest daughter of Edward and Velma (nee Keleman) Brenon; beloved daughter-in-law of the late Herman P. and the late Marguerite Hitzges; dearest sister of David Brenon, Carol (Hal) Jacobi, Patricia (Edward) Fiegl, Pamela Brenon; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service Monday at 9:15 AM from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst (3 miles North of Maple) and a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Pius X Church at 10:00 AM. Visitation Saturday and Sunday from 1-4:30 PM only. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery. Jackie enjoyed bowling, gardening and antique car club. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Pius X Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/13/2005 - 5/15/2005. Hussey, Gregory A. Of Alden, NY; Suddenly May 11, 2005; dear father of Heather Nicole; son of William and Carol Hussey and Barbara and Arnold Morgan; fiance of Nancy Bemish; brother of John and Matthew (Pamela) Hussey; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Family will be present at the Alden United Methodist Church, Alden, NY, Saturday from 9:30-10:30 AM where services will be held at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alden United Methodist Church. Arrangements by the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/13/2005. 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. Illig, Thomas G. May 12, 2005, beloved husband of Marcia A. (nee Kieta) Illig; dear father of Troy Illig, Traci (James) Illig-Frazier and the late Trent Illig; brother of Frank J. (Mary) Illig and Lee E. (Gloria) Illig; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Saturday from 4-8 PM and Sunday from 2-6 PM, where funeral services will be held Monday at 8:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated ay Blessed Sacrament Church (Delaware Ave.) at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Trent M. Illig Memorial Scholarship, C/O Fredonia College Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/13/2005. Jones, Millie A. May 8, 2005, after a brief illness, wife of the late Willard Jones; daughter of the late Benjamin Allen and Gertrude Abri; survived by cousins. Funeral services were held Thursday from the Church of the Good Shepherd. Arrangements by the WATTENGEL FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/13/2005. 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. 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. 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. Odza, Grace (Mannes) May 12, 2005, wife of the late Mitchell Odza; mother of Bruce (Ruth) and Randy (Rita) Odza; grandmother of Jean (Andy) Mills, Peter Odza, Susan (Clint) Chastain, Ken (Jennifer) Odza and Keith (Sheryl) Odza; great-grandmother of Alexandra and Miranda Chastain and Henry Wilson Odza and Zachary George Odza; sister of Evelyn (Milton F.) Gipstein, Marjorie Krause and Betty Krakeur. Funeral Services will be held from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Sunday at 12:00 Noon. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 3871 Harlem Rd., Buffalo, NY 14215 or Hospice Foundation of Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14227-1480. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/13/2005 - 5/15/2005. Perez-Lara, Grace Age 79, formerly of Snyder, NY, on May 11, in Waco, TX, after a lengthy illness; wife of the late Rafael Perez-Lara, MD; mother of Rafael (Maritza), Robert (Pamela), Jose (Kiely), Vivian and Thomas (Ann Marie); also survived by 17 grandchildren. Interment in the Dominican Republic. Memorial service to be held at Christ the King Church, Snyder at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ the King Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/13/2005 - 5/15/2005. Rak, Edward A. May 1, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY, dearest friend of the late Wanda Frazier; son of the late George and Veronica; brother of the late Alfred (Stella) Rak of Lakewood, CA; uncle of David, Diane and Judith. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. No prior visitation. Arrangements by the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/13/2005. Schorr, Raymond May 11, 2004, graveside interment services will be held on Saturday morning at 10:00 AM at White Chapel Memorial Park, 3210 Niagara Falls Blvd. No prior visitation. Arrangements by the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/13/2005. Schwertfeger, David P. Of Franklinville, NY, May 12, 2005. Beloved husband of Mary C. Schwertfeger; dear father of David (Tracey), Darin (Deb), Keith, Brad (Cindy) Schwertfeger. Survived by five stepchildren; also survived by 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pre-deceased by four brothers and one sister. No prior visitation. Private Services. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE. 824-6435 Published in the Buffalo News on 5/13/2005. Senek, Clarabell B. of Ransomville, NY; May 11, 2005. Wife of John M. Senek, Mother of Brenda (Malcolm) Johannes; Maureen (Henry) Koroschetz, Patricia (John) Susice, Tim (Sheri) Senek, Mark Senek and the late Michael Senek. Sister of Fred (Hazel<#10> Lederhause Sr, Lawrence 'Ted' (Ann) Lederhause, Elberta Wills and Herberta Skellen. Grandmother of Dara, Megan, Kaitlin, Jordynn, Matthew, Andrew, Brandon, Austin, James, John, Cole, Jessica, Brett and Rachel. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES, INC, 3648 Ransomeville Rd, Ransomeville, NY Friday from 4-8 PM. Service will be held Saturday May 14 at 11 AM from the Fillmore Chapel, United Methodist Church, corner of Youngstown-Wilson Rd & Ransomeville Rd. Memorials to Ransomeville Fire Co Ambulance Fund, Fillmore Chapel UM Church or Leukemia Society of WNY Published in the Buffalo News on 5/13/2005. Szprygada, Alfreda L. "Freda" (Czajak) May 11, 2005, age 77; beloved wife of Richard J.; loving mother of Linda (Bill) Saleman, Ron (Marge), Karen (Mark) Schmidt, Dan, Christine (Jeff) Ratajczak and the late Nancy Rozycki; mother-in-law of John Rozycki; dear grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; daughter of the late Michael and Rose Czajka. The family will be present Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday from 7-9 PM and Friday from 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 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully decliend. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY. On line register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 5/13/2005. Tebo, C. Russell "Russ" Age 89, Passed away May 9, 2005, in Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, NY, husband of Beverly G. Gentner; father of Mary (Fred) Carrico, South Bend, IN, Larry R. (Susan) Tebo of Elkhart, IN and Garry R. (Nancy) Tebo of Buffalo, NY; grandfather of nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; Long time companion of the late Elsie Sauer; brother of the late Harvey and Robert Tebo; son of John and Goldie (Matson) Tebo. Funeral Services 1 PM Saturday, May 14, 2005, at ZIMMERMAN-INMAN FUNERAL HOME, Osceola Chapel. Rev. Terry Powell, District Superintendent of the Missionary Church officiating. Burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Osceola. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Goshen DAV Chapter #15. Memorials to DAV Chapter #15 in Goshen or Hospice of Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/13/2005. Witkowski Sr., John E. Of Kenmore, NY, May 12, 2005, beloved husband of Susan (nee Gatto) Witkowski; father of John (Marla) Jr. and Lisa (Rick) Michels; loving stepfather and friend of Anthony (Kristine) and Paul (Keri) Kaminsky; grandfather of Amanda, Alex, Jessica, McKenna, Damien and Jason; son of Helen (nee Shantler) and the late Daniel Witkowski; brother of Daniel (Maryann), Michael (Christine), William C. and Robert (Michelle) Witkowski; son-in-law of Dominic and Frances Gatto; brother-in-law of Thomas Gatto; survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, beloved friend of Kodi. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by The GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/13/2005. 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.