OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 14 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 Anderson, Huin B. "Andy" Of Orchard Park, NY and Atlantis, FL, May 5, 2005; loving husband of Prudence 'Prudie' Anderson; dearest father of Melinda 'Mindy' (Larry) Poirer, Ronald, Randall (Barbara) and Huin B. Anderson Jr.; grandfather of Randall Anderson Jr. No prior visitation. A Memorial service will be held Monday May 16 at 1:00 PM in St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4536 South Buffalo St., Orchard Park, NY (across from Orchard Park Library) Memorials made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Arrangements by The F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/14/2005 - 5/15/2005. 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. Bogdan, James C. May 12, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Cynthia (nee Rzepka); dearest father of Jerel; son of Chester and Eugenia Bogdan; son-in-law of Laura (late Michael) Rzepka; brother of Nancy (Ronald) Szvoren and Lawrence Bogdan; brother-in-law of Eugene (Mary Ellen) Rzepka; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga, (two blocks south of William St.), Monday morning at 11:15 and at St. Josaphats Church at 12 PM. Interment in St. Matthews Cemetery. Family present Saturday 7-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Polycystic Kidney Disease Research Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/14/2005 - 5/15/2005. 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. Brodka, Henry J. May 12, 2005, beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Held); devoted father of Joanne (Ramon) Sanchez, James (Joan) Brodka, Judy (John) Lobaugh and Jerome Brodka; also survived by three sisters, three brothers, nine grandchildren and three great-grandsons. Family will be present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 806 Clinton St. (3 blocks west of Fillmore), where services will be held Monday at 8:30 and at Sts. Rita & Patrick Church at 9 AM. Henry was a member of Adam Plewacki Post. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/14/2005 - 5/15/2005. Budzynski, Dorothy P. (Kasprzak) May 13, 2005, beloved wife of the late John Budzynski; dear mother of Debbie (Dan) Mallwitz and John (Kim) Budzynski; dearest grandmother of Matthew Budzynski; great-grandmother of Jonathan Clifford; sister of Helen (late Chester) Burzynski; predeceased by brothers and sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present Saturday 7-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St., (3 blocks east of Harlem). Friends are invited to assemble for a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 11 AM at St. Josaphat's Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/14/2005 - 5/15/2005. Cocina Sr., Joseph Of Hamburg, NY; May 13, 2005; precious husband of Ruth (nee Busch); beloved father of James J. (Marcie), Mary Ellen O'Connor, Joseph (Jan), Tina (Michael) Mack, William and Andrew Cocina; loving Boppa of 14 grandchildren; brother of Frances Nichols, Evelyn (Ralph) Marrano and James P. (Sharon) Cocina. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at SS. Peter & Paul Church on Monday at 10:00 AM. Visitation at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Mr. Cocina was a member of Hamburg Council 2220 K. of C. and U.A.W. Local 897. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/14/2005 - 5/15/2005. Dell, Allen D. "Dewey" May 13, 2005, age 81, beloved husband of Loretta (nee Donatelli); father of Mary Allyn (Joseph)Schichtel, and Anthony (Tina); grandfather of Meredith, and Cynthia Schichtel; brother of Gertrude Roll, Trevor (late Marjorie) Dell, Phyllis (late Dale) Farey, the late Audrey Seegar, and the late Norman Dell; uncle to many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday at 8:45 AM at Zurbrick-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 5615 Broadway, Lancaster with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:30 AM in Our Lady of Pompeii Church, 158 Laverack Ave., Lancaster. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register book @ www.AMIGONE.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/14/2005 - 5/15/2005. Desmond, Jean (Scott) Of Alpharetta, GA; formerly of Corfu and Buffalo, May 11, 2005. wife of the late Charles F. Desmond , mother of Robert S. (Dolores) 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 5/14/2005. Downing, Patrick J. May 11, 2005, beloved son of Charlotte and Thomas Downing; dear brother of Thomas (Renee), Sean (Emily), Julie (Peter) Murphy, Amy (Douglas) Bamrick and Bridget Downing. The family will be present to receive friends Sunday 3-7 PM, at the Orchard Park Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6170 West Quaker St., (Rte. 20A). A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Nativity of Our Lord Church, (S. Buffalo at Thorn Ave.), Monday at 12 o'clock noon. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/14/2005 - 5/15/2005. Doxbeck, Helen R. (Trasciatti) May 13, 2005, beloved wife of Vincent M.; dear mother of Mary Ellen (Joseph) Lavey, Karen (Tony) Valvo and Vincent Doxbeck; loving grandmother of Joseph Jr., Michael, Kristy and Scott Lavey and Tony Valvo; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St., Sunday 1-6 PM where funeral services will be held Monday at 10:30 AM and in All Saints Church at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/14/2005 - 5/15/2005. 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. Goeddertz, Ruth (Reinhold) May 12, 2005, age 81, of Tonawanda, NY, after a brief illness, wife of Carl A. Goeddertz; mother of Peter, Gary (Kathy), David (Adele) and John (Lorraine) Goeddertz, Judy Marie (Gregory) Pinto and Janet (Eric) Oswald; sister of Geraldine (Donald) Green and the late Richard Reinhold; also survived by 15 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at on Sunday only at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME INC., Adan and Seymour Sts., Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM Monday at St. Francis Chapel on Adam St. in Tonawanda. Friends invited. If desired, memorials to Roswell Park Cancer Institute are preferred. Complete obituary, condolences and directions at www.hampfuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/14/2005 - 5/15/2005. Hahn, Henry J. May 11, 2005, of Hamburg, NY, beloved husband of Betty (O'Connell); dear father of Judy Hahn, David (Barbara) Hahn, Sheryl (Clifford) Otter, Robin (Ralph) Monahan, and Lisa (Barry) Gould; cherished step-father of Deborah (Louis) Paternostro, Paul (Debra) Patrick and the late Carolyn (Gary) Ehnes; brother of James (late Mary Jane) Hahn and the late William Hahn; brother-in-law of John (Georgina) O'Connell. Mr. Hahn is also survived by 14 loving grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Friends received on Sunday evening from 7-9 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft) where a Memorial Service will be held on Monday at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. Rev. John Reuther, officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Mr. Hahn was a member of several business, civic and community organizations (please see obituary). Published in the Buffalo News from 5/14/2005 - 5/15/2005. Herman, Audrey J. (Hobson) May 12, 2005, beloved wife of Paul D. Herman; sister of Roy (late Lucille) Hobson; aunt of Julie M. Zielinski. Family will be present on Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8440 Main St. where services will be held on Tuesday at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/14/2005 - 5/16/2005. 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. Kaufman, Florence C. (Grieble) Age 94, May 13, 2005, beloved wife of the late LaVerne; dearest mother of Gail Crain and Lyle Kaufman and the late Gary Kaufman; grandmother of Steven Crain, Kevin and Eric (Joy) Kaufman and the late James Crain, ; great-grandmother of Ty. Family present to receive friends at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., (two blocks south of William St.), Cheektowaga, Sunday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 9:30 AM at Immaculate Conception RC Church, 8791 South Main St., Eden, NY. Please assemble at church. Interment in the parish cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/14/2005 - 5/15/2005. 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. Locke, Luverne F. (Whitney) Of Williamsville, NY; entered into rest May 12, 2005; beloved wife of the late John A. Payne; cherished mother of Jacquelyn (Ronald) Gaczewski, Gerard, Thomas (Cheryl) Timothy, Bonnie, Pamela (Jeffrey) Harrison, Nancy (Jose Aparcana) and Lori; loving grandmother of twelve grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; devoted daughter of the late Edward P. and Mary (nee Spengler) Whitney; dear sister of Edward Whitney, Mary (James) Gleason and the late Robert, Richard (Rita) and Wilford (Doris) Whitney. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in S.S. Peter & Paul Church, 5480 Main St. Williamsville on Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Please assemble at church. Entombment S.S. Peter & Paul Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/14/2005 - 5/15/2005. Madigan, William P. May 11, 2005, son of the late Edward and Marie Madigan; brother of Clifford (JoAnn), Mary Ann (the late Leroy) Holtz and the late Daniel (Mary), Edward, John (late Elizabeth) and Patricia Madigan; survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday 2-5 PM, at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Monday at Holy Angles R.C. Church, 10 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/14/2005. Marsh, Pauline L. May 12, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved wife of the late Robert E. Marsh Sr.; mother of Robert E. Jr. (Robin), Leslie (Burt) Warner, Lisa Olka, Daniel (Denise) and Kelly Marsh; grandmother of Robert, Brian, Lyndsey, Stephen, Christina, Matthew, Cameron, and Hallie; sister of Bernice (John) Miller, Ken (Ruth) and Hugh Jr. (Dee) Shaw. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9, at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will be held Monday morning at 11. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/14/2005. McGiveron, Carl J. Of Orchard Park, NY, May 11, 2005, beloved husband of Blanche M. (Obrochta) McGiveron; dearest father of Jeffrey C. (Molly) McGiveron; loving grandfather of Jane C., Maxwell R. and Gretchen E. McGiveron; brother of Paul A. (Ann) and David C. (Susan) McGiveron. The family will receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the FE BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. A Memorial Mass will be held Monday, 9:30 in Nativity of Our Lord Church. Friends invited. Please assemble at church. Carl was a life member of the Orchard Park Fire Co. Memorials made to the Orchard Park Fire Co. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/14/2005 - 5/15/2005. Mielka, Violet N. (Froelich) May 12, 2005, of Clarence, NY, wife of the late Norman P. Mielka; beloved mother of Cheryl (Dion) Benzino and the late Darlene K. Mielka; dear grandmother of Michael (Beverly) Benzino, Barbara Pannullo and Karen Benzino; loving great-grandmother of Scott Anthony Pannullo, Justin Michael Benzino, Nicole Taylor Pannullo and Alyssa Michele Benzino. Friends received Sunday 7-9 PM at SHEPARD BROS. FUNERAL HOME, 10690 Main St., Clarence, where funeral service will be Monday at 9 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Clarence Arboretum, C/O Friends of Clarence Inc., PO Box 305, Clarence, NY 14031. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/14/2005 - 5/15/2005. Morgan, Michael W. May 12, 2005 of Lackawanna, NY; beloved husband of Theresa H. (nee Jakubik); dearest father of Samuel (Mary Ann), Michael, Paul and James (Donna); grandfather of Derek and Shawn; son of the late Samuel and Mary (nee Morgan) Morgan; brother of Patrick (Helen), Sue (Robert) Derham and the late Theresa, Angela, Ann (late George) Hassett, Edward and Carl (late Victoria) also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from the COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave, Lackawanna, NY Monday at 8:30 AM. and from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 9 AM. Mr Morgan was a member of Matthew Glab Post & VFW Post 898. Visitation Saturday 6-8 PM and Sunday 4-8 PM.Donations may be made to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Capital Campaign Published in the Buffalo News from 5/14/2005 - 5/15/2005. Nowocien, Jane M. (Nowak) May 12, 2005; beloved wife of the late Joseph (Eddie) Nowocien; dear mother of Catherine and the late Arlene Becker; grandmother of Linda Clark and Jean Zimmer; great-grandmother of Theresa (Ken), John, Kimberly, Jennifer, Joshua and Mackenzie Jane; sister of the late Cecelia Jurczak and James Novak. Friends may call Saturday from 7-9 PM and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the STEPHAN-BURNS FUNERAL HOME INC., 266 East St. at Austin, where services will be held Monday at 1:00 PM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/14/2005 - 5/15/2005. 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. Oldsen, Rev. Gilbert Batavia, Pastor Emeritus of St. Paul Lutheran Church, May 11, 2005, at age 96; father of Mary Ann (Jeffrey) Peters of Rochester, Annette (Larry) Hanchett of Depew, John (Luanne) Oldsen of Pennsylvania; also survived by eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Rev. Oldsen was Secretary and VP of the Eastern District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Pastoral Advisor of the International Lutheran Laymen's League and Board of Directors of Camp Pioneer. Calling 4:30-8:00 PM Sunday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 31 Washington Ave., Batavia, where services will be held Monday at 11:00 AM. Memorials to the Rev. Gilbert Oldsen Scholarship Fund, c/o St. Paul Lutheran Church, 31 Washington Ave., Batavia, NY 14020 or Camp Pioneer, Lakeshore Rd., Angola, NY 14006. Interment in Grand View Cemetery. Arrangements were completed by The H.E. TURNER FUNERAL HOME of Batavia. www.bataviafuneral homes.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/14/2005 - 5/15/2005. Pearson, Dr. Lois W. Of Orchard Park, NY, May 11, 2005; daughter of the late Earnest C. and Lily (Johnson) Pearson; sister of the late Elna V. Miller and Norma L. Pearson; dear friend of Dr. Marion Benz; aunt of Ronald P. (Jinny) of Michawaka, IN and Kenneth P. (Janet) Miller of Warren, MI.; also survived by five great-nieces, nephews and nine great-great-nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held in North Park Presbyterian Church, 700 Parkside, Buffalo at a date and time to be announced. Arrangements by The F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC Published in the Buffalo News on 5/14/2005. 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. Pezzino, John May 12, 2005, beloved husband of the late Anna (nee Lombardo) Pezzino; devoted father of Joanne (David) Perrello, Annette (Anthony) Galvano and the late Rebecca Terragnoli; loving grandfather of Nancy (Steve) Lyon, Amy (Eric) Lindstrom, Ann Marie Galvano, Jeffrey (Amy) Terragnoli, Allison Galvano and six great-grandchildren; brother of Thomas Pezzino; also survived by many brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Sunday 1-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., (Tonawanda Chapel), 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner Parker Blvd.), where funeral services will be held on Monday at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/14/2005 - 5/15/2005. Pietrantoni, Ezio May 12, 2005; survived by his loving sons James (Ann) and David Pietrantoni and their mother, Elvira Alfonsi; dearest brother of Fania (late Dominico) Carderelli, Silia (Vincent) DiPasquale, Romeo (Irma), Mauro (Angela) Pietrantoni and the late Iole (Pasquale) Ciminelli; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St., where funeral services will be held Monday at 9:30 AM and from Our Lady Help of Christians Church at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 5/14/2005. Reichard, Mildred G. (Kongesor) May 12, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late William E. Reichard; dearest stepmother of William K. (Moira) Reichard; dear grandmother of Edward (Colleen) Reichard, Sandra (David) Jones, Kathleen (Edward) Cunningham; also survived by 10 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St., near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Saturday only 2-4 and 7-8 PM at which time services will be held. Flowers gratefully declined. Burial will be private. REICHARD ---- Published in the Buffalo News on 5/14/2005. Roche, Marian R. (Baumann) Entered into rest May 11, 2005, of Lockport, NY, wife of the late William D. Roche; beloved mother of William (Joan), Francis (Mary), Patricia (Peter) Heppner, Mike (Cathy), Anthony (Shirley) and the late Paul (Georgia) Roche; sister of the late Edward Baumann and Gertrude Johnson; also survived by 25 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL HOME, INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd., (corner Camp Rd. and Rte. 5), Hamburg, 627-2919, Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where Funeral Services will be held Monday at 9 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Athol Springs at 9:30 AM. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/14/2005 - 5/15/2005. Santilli, Elisa (DiBacco) Of Orchard Park, NY; entered into rest May 12, 2005; beloved wife of the late Pasquale Santilli; devoted mother of Diana (Victor) Santarelli and Dr. Mario (Chris-Elaine) Santilli; cherished grandmother of Rita, Sandra, Victor (Brandy), Laura, Emily and Sarah; fond great-grandmother of eight great-grandchildren; loving daughter of Donato and Annapelina (nee Carusi) DiBacco; dear sister of Julia DiBacco and the late Amelia Colella; dearest aunt of Dominic and Agnes DiLoreto and Erino and Anna Fabrizi; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (South Towns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake on Saturday from 7-9 PM and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John Vianney Church at 9:30 o'clock. Entombment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/14/2005 - 5/15/2005. Shanahan, Agnes M. (Hamm) May 12, 2005; wife of the late William Shanahan; beloved mother of William, Gerald (Donna), Carolyn Prusiecki, Sharon (William) Smolen, Marirose (Donald) Bless, Maureen (William) Bartz of San Pedro, CA and the late Philip and Karen A. Steiner; also survived by 29 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Friends received Sunday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME INC., 1340 Union Rd., West Seneca, NY. Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 9:30 AM and from Our Lady of Victory Basilica, please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo and A.L.S. Assn. Condolences at www.curtinfuneralhome.com Published in the Buffalo News on 5/14/2005. Smigel-Smigelski, Al May 12, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved husband of 64 years of Jennie (Bentkowski) Smigelski; dearest father of Carol (David) Lewandowski; cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Brian) Brady; dear brother of Chester and Leon (Jane) Smigelski; also survived by a niece and several nephews. Services Monday at 8:45 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3640 Clinton St. (one block east of Union) and in St. Stanislaus Church at 9:30. The family will be present Sunday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Al was an Army veteran of WWII, a member of the American Legion Post #799 and a Life Member of the DAV. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/14/2005 - 5/15/2005. Sniatecki, Florence M. (Gajkowski) May 10, 2005, beloved wife of the late Edwin F. Sniatecki; dearest mother of Michael (Cheryl) and Marcia Sniatecki; loving grandmother of Brian and Kelly; great-grandmother of Brianna; sister of Irene Gilligan; survived by niece and nephew. A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday at 9:45 AM at St. Josaphat's R.C. Church, corner of William and Peoria St. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Arrangements by DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/14/2005 - 5/15/2005. Stauffer, Leanna Agnes May 12, 2005 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital; mother of Edward P. Stauffer of Ransomville, Wayne Stauffer, Daniel L. Stauffer, both of Niagara Falls, NY, Steven C. Stauffer of Auburn, Karen S. (James) Ginter of Cheektowaga and Eileen R. (Paul) Franke of Barker; grandmother of seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister of the late Janet Stauffer and the late Richard Hoffman. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PRUDDEN & KANDT FUNERAL HOME, 242 Genesee St., Lockport, where funeral services will be held Monday at 10:00 AM. Interment will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Memorials to the Alzheimer's Assn. of W.N.Y., 1284 French Rd., Depew 14043 appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/14/2005. Torrance, Anna G. (Whalen) May 11, 2005, beloved wife of the late Alfred J. Torrance; dearest mother of A. Jay, Michael K. (Eileen) and Kathlyn (Frank) Pecoraro; grandmother of Todd Warfield, Regina (Michael) Farrell, Marcy Ann (Ronald) Breidenstein and Danielle (John) Ostrowski; great-grandmother of 5 great-grandchildren; sister of Margaret Conover and Ruth Whelan; pre-deceased by 3 brothers and 3 sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins) where funeral services will be held on Monday at 11 AM. Friends invited. On-line register book at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/14/2005 - 5/15/2005. Trout, Bernice A. Young Of Kenmore, May 13, 2005; wife of the late Robert F. Trout; mother of the late Ann (late David) Boccaccio; dear grandmother of Brian D. (Karen) and Ronald J. (Teisha) Boccaccio; great-grandmother of Arron, Austin, and Aubrey Boccaccio; brother of the late Sylvester Young. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Paul's R.C. Church, Delaware Ave at Victoria Blvd., Kenmore, Monday at 9:15 AM. Please assemble at Church. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, are preferred. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/14/2005 - 5/15/2005. Wattengel, Mary (Garcia) Age 88, of North Tonawanda, May 11, 2005 following a long illness; wife of the late William M. Wattengel, Jr.; mother of the late Ward Wattengel and Sylvia Rodreguiz Adams; mother-in-law of Priscilla 'Pat' (the late Ward) Wattengel and Robert (the late Sylvia) Adams; grandmother of Mark (Louise) Adams, Michelle (Bradley) Sullivan, William Christian Wattengel, Lara and Meghan Wattengel; great-grandmother of five; daughter of the late Jose and Carmela Garcia; sister of Carmen (Richard) Bordonaro, Pauline (Robert) Abramo-Utech, Jose (Ruth) Garcia and Braulio (Mary) Garcia; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday from 4-8 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan and Broad Sts.) in the City of Tonawanda. Funeral Services will be held in First United Methodist Church, 65 Main St. (at Tremont St.) North Tonawanda, Monday at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/14/2005 - 5/15/2005. Wiedemann, Edward J. May 13, 2005; husband of the late Marjorie Krayski Wiedemann; father of Nancy Wiedemann, Jeanette (David) Bingert and Edward Wiedemann; grandfather of Danyel, Eric and Toni Ann; brother of Rita Jezioro of Fla. and the late George Wiedemann and Mary Salm. Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the STEPHAN-BURNS FUNERAL HOME, INC, 266 East St. at Austin. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Francis Xavier Church, Monday at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd. Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Edward wa a Army Veteran of the Korean War Published in the Buffalo News on 5/14/2005. Winter, Raymond G. May 11,2005, husband of Edith (Pohle) Winter, father of Maryann E. (Charles) Ritger; grandfather of Christopher (Jennifer) Ritger, Kathleen (Glenn) Anderson and Amy (William) Dana; great-grandfather of six grandchildren; brother of Veronica (Ross) Pillitteri, Dolores (Arthur) Ruppert, Marie (Arthur) Holt, Vincent (Judith) Winter and the late Gerald, Florence (Robert) Roth; brother-in-law of Doris Winter; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., where services will be held on Monday at 9:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Infant Of Prague Church at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials made to VA Western New York, 3494 Bailey Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215-GPF Coffee Card Fund. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/14/2005 - 5/15/2005. Wouk, Joseph W. May 13, 2005, beloved husband of the late Lillian E. (nee Wilhelm); dear father of Lynette (Bill) Hughes; dearest grandfather of Kristen (Alan) Dubose and Kathryn Hughes; great-grandfather of Madilyn G. Dubose; brother of Alice (Gerald) McCarthy; brother-in-law of Richard (JoAnn) and Ronald (Arlene) Wilhelm; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Saturday from 7-9 PM and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be held Monday at 8:30 AM and from St. Leo the Great Church at 9:15 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/14/2005 - 5/15/2005. Yaeger, Charles May 13, 2005; beloved husband of Virginia Yaeger; father of Malcah Yaeger (Moshe) Dror, Andrea (James) Rush and Beth (Paul) Resnick, grandfather of eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brother of Jack (Ruth) Yaeger. Funeral service will be held from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Sunday at 10 AM. Masonic Ritual by Perserverance Suburban Lodge # 948 will precede funeral service at 9:45 AM. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers donations in Charlie's memory may be made to Temple Shaarey Zedek Published in the Buffalo News on 5/14/2005.