OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 16 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 Allenbach, C. Robert May 15, 2005, husband of Ruth Nogash Allenbach; father of C. Robert (Carol) Allenbach, Jr. and Cheryl (James) Harb; grandfather of Jennifer, James and Lisa Harb. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. at Cayuga Rd., Williamsville where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. Friends are invited. Memorials to a charity of your choice. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/16/2005 - 5/17/2005. Berardi, Joan M. (Stiglmeier) May 14, 2005. Beloved wife of the late John J. Berardi; dear mother of Roseanne (Joseph) Chimento and the late John Berardi; dearest grandmother of Rocco and Amy Chimento; sister of Robert (Angeline), Norbert (late Louise) and John Paul (Lucille) Stiglmeier; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 135 N. Ogden St., Tuesday morning, May 17th at 9:30. Arrangements by the MICHAEL A. DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/15/2005 - 5/16/2005. Boldt, Esther A. (Ruth) of Town of Tonawanda, NY, December 8, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Carl C. Boldt. Mother of Salli (Robert) Wagner, Barbara (late Richard) Chittenden, William (Judy) Boldt and the late Betty (William) Conard. Also survived by seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited attend a memorial service at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC, 2909 Elmwood Avenue (near Sheridan Dr) on Saturday, May 21, 2005 at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/15/2005 - 5/19/2005. Boser, Susan (Dickey) May 12, 2005; wife of the late Henry Boser; mother of Jeremy, Michelle (Mark) Radominski; grandmother of Tabitha Boser-Richmond; sister of Joy Bailey, Glenn & Wayne; predeceased by parents. Memorial service Saturday May 21, 11 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, Dutch Hill Rd, Town of Ashford. Luncheon following at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 6360, rt 242 E., Ellicottville. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials made to Trinity Lutheran Church Published in the Buffalo News on 5/16/2005. Chateauneuf, Norma E. Of Holmes Beach, FL, formerly of Batavia, NY, May 15, 2005, age 88, survived by two daughters, Carol Lynn (Robert) Stevens of Hamburg, NY and Marilyn (David) Hickey of Rochester, NY; two sons, Michael of Washington, DC and Rehobeth Beach, DE and Richard (Wanda) of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Dr., Holmes Beach, FL 34217. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or to Hospice of SW Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL. Arrangements by GRIFFITH-CLINE FUNERAL HOME, (941) 748-1011. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/16/2005. Chertock, Esther (Eisenberg) Of Amherst, NY, May 14, 2005, beloved wife of the late Eugene Chertock. No prior visitation. Memorial Services to be announced at a later date. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/16/2005. Clark, Richard Oliver "Dick" Age 55, May 13, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, formerly of Indianapolis, father of Gregory K. (Catherine) Clark; son of Oliver K. and Elizabeth M. (Dye) Clark; brother of Sharon (H. Dean Jr.) Heberlig and Laura (Samuel H.) Sipe; also survived by Barbara J. Clark and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to a Memorial Service in Kenmore United Methodist Church, Delaware & Landers Rds., Kenmore, NY 14217, Wednesday afternoon at 2. Memorials may be made to Kenmore United Methodist Church. Mr. Clark was a former businessman and salesman for Aurora Casket Co. and Shell Oil Co. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/16/2005. Denzak Sr., Joseph Myron May 14, 2005, of Kenmore, NY and Anna Maria Island, FL, beloved husband of Joan (nee Byrnes) Denzak; dear father of Joy, Janet (Donard) Gaynor of Scotch Plains, NJ, Jill (Chev) Gervase, Joseph Jr. (Denise) of Syracuse, NY, Joni (John) Scherer, James (Sara) of Mendon, NY, John (Marcy), Jeffrey (Stacey) of Scottsdale, AZ and Jean (Paul) Sharlow of Syracuse, NY; brother of Rose Sanscrainte; cherished grandfather of 26 grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave. for memorial visitations Tuesday from 4-8 PM. All are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St. John the Baptist Church (Englewood Ave.) Wednesday at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Autism Speaks, c/o Autism Coalition for Research & Education, 181 Westchester Ave., 3rd floor, Port Chester, NY 10573. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/15/2005 - 5/17/2005. Dillon, Evelyn M. Of Batavia, Saturday, May 14, 2005, age 82, wife of the late Michael J. Dillon (1983); sister of Bertha L. Crawford of Rochester; aunt of several nieces and nephews. Friends may attend services at 2 PM, Saturday, May 21, 2005 at St. James Episcopal Church, 405 E. Main St., Batavia. Memorials to Genesee County Victim's Assistance. Arrangements by H.E. TURNER & CO. FUNERAL HOME of Batavia. Condolences at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com Published in the Buffalo News on 5/16/2005. Doster, Arthur W. Of West Seneca, NY, May 15, 2005, beloved husband of Rose A. (nee Porsley); dearest father of Margaret Doster, Ronald (Diane Vailloncourt) Doster and Jeffrey (Joanna) Doster; cherished grandfather of Christina Doster; dear friend of Gary McDannell; brother of Marilyn (Raymond) Lang and the late Loretta Roeser, Elna Delaney, Arnold Doster, Edwin Doster, Arline Buchholtz, Robert and Allen Doster; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca. Funeral Services will be held Thursday morning at 11 AM at St. John's Lutheran Church (corner of Union Rd. & Clinton St.), West Seneca. Friends invited. Mr. Doster was a charter member of West Seneca Kiwanis Club. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/16/2005 - 5/18/2005. Drilling, Edith O. (Ortner) May 12, 2005, beloved wife of the late Roswell J. 'Jack' Drilling; dear mother of Rev. Peter Drilling of Christ the King Seminary, Christine (Kenneth) Schwenker of Rochester, NY, Martin (Maureen) Drilling of Duxbury, MA and Charles (Veronique) Drilling of Cairo, Egypt; loving grandmother of Quinn (Laura) Schwenker, Craig, Emily, Rebecca and Jack Drilling and one great-grandson; sister of Jean Drescher, Sister Mary Grace, O.S.F. and the late Francis Ortner, the late Charles Ortner, the late Rev. Paul Ortner, S.S.J. and the late David Ortner. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St. John Vianney Chapel of Christ the King Seminary, 711 Knox Rd., East Aurora, NY, Thursday, May 19 at 11 AM. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Christ the King Seminary in Mrs. Drilling's name. Arrangements by JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/15/2005 - 5/17/2005. Edbauer, Donald G. Of Lakeview, NY, May 14, 2005, beloved husband of Joan (nee Eagan) Edbauer; brother-in-law of Larry (late Lynn) Eagan and the late John (Margie) Eagan; loving uncle of John (Jean) Hoefer, Lisa Eagan, Lorrie (Harold) Wood, Diane (Bob) Rocco, Karen Eagan, Michael (Vicki) Eagan, Kathleen (Joe) Curotolo, John Eagan, Greg (Amy) Eagan and Kelly (Jamie) Rehak; also survived by many great-nieces and great-nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 4-8 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 Wednesday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Lakeview, NY at 9:30. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roswell Park. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/16/2005 - 5/17/2005. Flanigen, Mary F. (MacPherson) May 13, 2005, beloved wife of the late Richard H.T. Flanigen Jr.; dear mother of Cathleen F. (Dal) Ackerman and Diane T. Flanigen; grandmother of Olivia, Connor and Alexandra Roat and Dal Ackerman IV; sister of Jane (Edward) D'Agostino and John P. (late Marion) MacPherson. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME INC., 911 Englewood Ave, Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:45 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Roswell Park Alliance. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/15/2005 - 5/16/2005. Fugitt, Betty (Parker) Of Tonawanda, NY, May 14, 2005, beloved wife of the late Dr. George W. Fugitt; dear mother of Dr. Robert G. (Lora), Diane (Mark) Terrero of Charleston, SC and David (Susan) of Westport, CT; grandmother of Christopher, late Jennifer, Bryana, Nicholas and Ryan Fugitt; great-grandmother of Payton Taylor; sister of Jean Nosbisch of Illinois. Friends may call Monday 7-9 PM at the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 280 Grover Cleveland Hwy. at N. Bailey. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 10:00 AM from St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 205 Longmeadow Rd., Eggertsville, NY. Friends invited. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials to the above church, Kenmore Mercy Hospital or Hospice would be appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/15/2005 - 5/16/2005. Gabriel, Esther Ruth (Hollinger) Of St. Petersburg, FL, formerly of Buffalo, NY, May 14, 2005, beloved wife of the late John Gabriel; dearest mother of Jessie (Richard) Gillette, John (Maria) Gabriel, Nancy (late Gene) Brooks, Dolores (Ronald) Kumro, Laurie (Robert) Klein, Calvin (Chris) Smeltzer and the late Esther (Charles) Majeski and James Smeltzer; fond grandmother of 27 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, INC., 4680 Clinton St. (corner Borden Rd.), West Seneca (668-5666) where funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10 AM and from St. Paul's United Church of Christ (Alden, NY) at 11 o'clock. Friends are invited. Esther was a member of The Ladies Group of Pilgrim United Church of Christ, St. Petersburg, FL. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/16/2005 - 5/17/2005. Hammersmith, Norwood M. Of Orchard Park, NY, May 14, 2005, beloved husband of the late D. Maxine (Miller) Hammersmith; loving father of Beverly Ann and Doris Elizabeth Hammersmith; brother-in-law of Doris (late Ziegmond) Wierzbic; dear friend of Roger Stuart; also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday 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 Wednesday 1 PM. Friends invited. Memorials made to Hillcrest Fire Company, Orchard Park Presbyterian Church or Emmanuel United Methodist Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/16/2005 - 5/17/2005. 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. Iwinski, Donald N. May 13, 2005, beloved husband of Adele (nee Pysz); dearest son of the late Kasper and Della Iwinski; brother of the late Dolores (late Ed) Trawinski, late Martin Iwinski and late Theodosia (Leonard) Ostrowski. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd, Cheektowaga, (2 blocks south of William St.), Tuesday at 9 AM and at St. Josaphat's R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Entombment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present Monday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Mr. Iwinski was a retiree of the Ford Stamping Plant and member of the Parish Seniors and Holy Name Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/15/2005 - 5/16/2005. Kaufman, Edward May 14, 2005, beloved husband of the late Lila (nee Miller) Kaufman; dear father of Sheryl (Gerry) Statman of Ryebrook, NY and Sandra Greenberg of Howell, NJ; grandfather of Scott Statman, Brett Statman, Marlee Greenberg and Danielle Statman. Funeral Services from the AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Tuesday at 1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to The American Cancer Society. A period of mourning will be observed at the late residence through Thursday evening. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/16/2005. Koch, Jerry T. Of North Tonawanda N.Y., May 14, 2005. Beloved son of Norman O. and the late Norma M. Sears Koch; dear brother of (twin) Perry (Rebecca) of Lockport and Norman (Christine) Koch of Clarence; fiance' of Josette Marie Romano; uncle of Kristin, Julie, Mitchel and Jessica Koch; also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call at the D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where funeral service will be held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/15/2005 - 5/16/2005. LaMacchia, Michael C. May 15, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved son of Catherine (nee Calcaterra) and the late Carmelo LaMacchia; dearest father of Steven (Sandra) Goddard, Traci (Brett) Blackwell, Robyn Dorn, Michael (Jill) LaMacchia and Jude (Sondra) LaMacchia; dear grandfather of 13 grandchildren and one great-grandson; brother of the late James LaMacchia; uncle of Deborah Halm. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1 PM. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Mr. LaMacchia served in the U.S. Navy from 1963-1967 and received The National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, two Bronze Stars, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Defice and was a retiree of General Motors. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/16/2005. Long, June Elizabeth (Monroe) Age 81, of the City of Tonawanda, Saturday, May 14, 2005, wife of the late Harry Long; beloved mother of Bonnie Boskat and Terry (Mary) Long; grandmother of Michael, Daniel and Wayne Long, and Matthew Marshall; also survived by three great-granddaughters, one niece and one nephew; sister of the late Melvin (late Alice) Monroe. Family will be present on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts.), City of Tonawanda. Funeral Service will be on Wednesday (May 18) at 11:00 AM in Kenmore Alliance Church, 175 Bonnett Ave., Town of Tonawanda. Friends invited. (Please assemble at church). If desired, memorials may be made to The American Heart Association, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220 or The Arthritis Foundation, 3300 Monroe Ave., Suite 319, Rochester, NY 14618. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/16/2005 - 5/17/2005. Mercurio, Jennie R. (Sowinski) May 15, 2005, wife of the late Salvatore; dear mother of Samuel J. (Carm) Mercurio; grandmother of Mark; sister of the late Anthony (Anna) Sowinski; dear friend of Sandra, Jaye, Britni, Breean and Brandi Trapasso; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.) Wednesday 9:30 and St. Barnabas Church 9:45. Friends invited. Family present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mrs. Mercurio was a member of the St. Barnabas Seniors and Cheektowaga Seniors for over 25 years. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/16/2005 - 5/17/2005. Moeller, Addie M. May 6, 2005. Sister of the late Gertrude Ruth Frey; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, May 21st at 1 PM at MacAlpine Presbyterian Church (2700 Bailey Ave.). No prior visitations. Arrangements by the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/15/2005 - 5/16/2005. Nalepa, Carrie Michelle (nee Cazimera Bryniarski) Carrie, age 92, passed away quietly on May 11, 2005 in San Diego, CA, beloved wife of the late Julius; dearest mother of Barbara Oakley and the late Ailene Bellune; loving grandmother of Julia and Jeffrey Sandubrae and Jeffrey and Ann Bellune; great-grandmother of Bradley and Matthew Sandubrae and Ryan, Alexander, Avrianna, Grayson and Garrett Bellune; dear sister of Stella (Erwin) Hetzelt and the late Jane Mix, Celia Spencer, John, Joseph and Stanley Bryniarski; also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. The family will be present on Tuesday from 6-8 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker) where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 8:15 AM and from St. Amelia Church, 210 St. Amelia Dr., Tonawanda at 9 AM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/15/2005 - 5/17/2005. Nelson, Alda C. May 10, 2005, wife of the late Emery; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were private. JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/16/2005. Niedzialkowski, Constance (nee Pilarski) Of Sloan, NY, May 14, 2005, beloved wife of the late Zygmund; loving mother of Marianne (Henry) Kwiecien and Daniel Niedzialkowski; loving grandmother of Patricia (Jeffrey) Karas and Leonard (Bonnie Lee) Kwiecien; great-grandmother of six. Funeral Service Wednesday at 9:30 AM from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst (three miles north of Maple) and a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church, Swormville at 10 AM. Visitation Tuesday from 3-6 PM only. Flowers declined. Constance was a member of The Polish Women's Alliance of America. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/16/2005 - 5/17/2005. O'Brien, Mary Ann (Henshaw) Of Buffalo, May 13, 2005; wife of the late Donald W. O'Brien; beloved mother of Sean (Barbara) of Grand Island, Donald W. Jr. and Seamus (Hanh) O'Brien, both of Washington state; loving grandmother of Lauren, Francis, Michelle and West O'Brien; sister of the late John (Mary) and Thomas M. Henshaw; daughter of the late John and Florence Boyle Henshaw; also survived by many nieces, nephews and grandnieces and nephews. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Sunday 7-9 PM, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. All are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's Cathedral, 50 Franklin St., Buffalo, Tuesday at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at Church. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials to The Sisters of St. Mary of Namur Convent, 241 Lafayette Ave., Buffalo, NY 14213 are preferred. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/15/2005 - 5/16/2005. Pawlowski, Clara S. (Kloda) May 14, 2005, beloved wife of the late Edward A. Pawlowski; dear mother of Maryann (Dale) Johnson of Binghamton, NY, Michael Pawlowski and the late Carl Pawlowski; grandmother of Emily, Hannah, Katie, Jenelle, Jessica and Kara; great-grandmother of Tyler; predeceased by brothers and sisters; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the MATTHEW C. OKONIEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1168 Walden Ave. at Gualbert, Wednesday at 9:30 AM and in St. John Gualbert Church at 10 AM. Family present Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/16/2005 - 5/17/2005. Poss Jr., Harry R. May 14, 2005, husband of Roseann Petruncola Poss; son of Ruth E. and the late Harry R. Poss, Sr.; father of Thomas B., Michael J., James M. and Jason B. Poss (Rachel Drews); grandfather of Katelyn M. Poss; brother of Joann R. Abna, Bradley M. Poss, Ellen A. (Norman) Pries and the late C. Blaine Poss; also survived by five nephews, six nieces, a great-niece and great-nephews. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service in St. Stephen's United Church of Christ, 750 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville, Wednesday at 6 o'clock. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/16/2005. Prise, Mildred D. "Emilia" (nee Jagodzinski) May 14, 2005, at age 91. Beloved wife of 69 years to the late John L. Prise; devoted mother of James J. (Barbara) and John E. (Michele) Prise; loving grandmother of Kevin M. (Cynthia) Prise, Sharon (John) Azurin, John M. Prise, Timothy J. (Dr. Kimberly) Prise, Jennifer M. (Scott) Benning and Susan M. Prise; great-grandmother of 11; dear sister of Clara (late Thomas) Newman and the late Alfred and Leonard Jagodzinski, Hattie Orlowski, Jeanette Orlowski and Irene Kowalski; sister-in-law of Genevieve Jagodzinski. The family will be present on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 569 Cleveland Dr., where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 9:45 AM and from St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to St. Joseph Hospital Foundation or Cleveland Hill Fire Dept. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/15/2005 - 5/16/2005. Schlund, Melvina A. "Toots" (nee Sisson) Of West Seneca, NY, May 13, 2005, beloved wife of the late Anthony G. Schlund; dearest mother of Linda (Fred) Truslow, Sandra (Stanley) Gawron and Jacqueline (Mark) Felser; fond grandmother of Charles A. (Kate) Truslow, Eric and Kimberly Gawron; great-grandmother of John and Leanna Truslow; sister of Viola (late Carl) Muench. Friends may call Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, INC., 4680 Clinton St. (corner Borden Rd.), West Seneca (668-5666) where funeral will be held Tuesday at 9:15 AM and from Ebenezer United Church of Christ at 10 o'clock. Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/15/2005 - 5/16/2005. Schultz, Ephraim David May 12, 2005 of Clarence, NY; beloved son of William Schultz and Mary Jo Alessio; dear brother of Elisabeth Kitchen Murray and Josiah Schultz; loving grandson of Carol Schultz and Josephine Alessio; also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, staff and vendor of Antique World. Friends received Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at SHEPARD BROS. FUNERAL HOME, 10690 Main St., Clarence, NY, where a funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Save the Whales or the S.P.C.A. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/15/2005 - 5/16/2005. Simpson, Robert F. May 11, 2005. Family will receive friends Tuesday at 12 noon with funeral following at 1 PM from State Tabernacle COGIC, 234 Glenwood Ave. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES, 347 Peckham, 845-5545. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/16/2005 - 5/17/2005. Skulski, Helen E. (Matyjasik) May 14, 2005, beloved wife of the late Vincent; devoted mother of Robert (Patricia) Matyjaszek, Dorothy (Joseph) Palazzo, Norman (Diane), Jerome (Deborah) Skulski, Margaret (Joseph) Verrastro and Judy (Henry) Nowak; loving grandmother of 35 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Corpus Christi Church, Tuesday at 11:30 AM (please assemble at church). Visitation at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner S. Ogden) Monday 5-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/16/2005. Smiraglia, Dominic R. May 14, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved husband of the late Frances and Ann; father of James (Roberta), Annette, Russell (Wendy); father-in-law of the late Elaine; grandfather of Dominic, Kristin (Jeff) Travis, Martin Surdam, Jr., Fran-Marie (Tom) Cheresnowsky, Roseann Surdam, Paula Jeffers and Amanda Brennen; also survived by seven great-grandchildren; brother of the late Rose Mineo, William and Sam; dear friend of Carmen SantaMaria. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday Morning at 8:30, A Mass of Christian Burial in the Nativity of BVM, (20 Herkimer St) at 9:30. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice of Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/16/2005. Stuhler, Herbert J. May 14, 2005, age 83, beloved husband of Dolores (nee Keller); dearest father of Nancy S. (Michael) McMahon, David H., Michael P. (Mary Beth) and John A. (Paula); cherished grandfather of Ryan and Meghan McMahon and Samantha, Kelsey, Zachary and Christopher Stuhler; dear brother of V. David, Sr. Rosemarie, O.S.F., Sr. Agnes Marie, O.S.F. and Arlene (Orville) Weiss and the late Franklin G., Dorothy Austin, Edwin J. and Arthur (Marie) Stuhler. The family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner Parker). A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 AM at Blessed Sacrament Church (204 Claremont Ave.). Friends invited. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/16/2005 - 5/17/2005. Sullivan, James M. Of South Buffalo, May 14, 2005, husband of Dolores (Barnes) Sullivan; father of Ellen (late Thomas) Beiring, Susan (Pete) Melewski, Jeanne Mekelburg and James (Darlene) Sullivan; brother of Marjorie (John) Sullivan, Mary (late James) Galvin, Sally (late William) O'Neill, Dr. John (Sally) Sullivan, Helen Liebler and the late Patricia Young; grandfather of 16. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the NORMAN E. GANNON & SONS, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 1075 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna (824-4000) where services will be held Tuesday at 8:45 AM and at St. Ambrose Church at 9:30 AM. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Sullivan was an Admiral's Guard-U.S. Marines during The Korean Conflict and an Operating Engineer with Local #17. Flowers are gratefully declined with the family suggesting memorials to The Roswell Park Cancer Center Volunteer's Program. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/15/2005 - 5/16/2005. Sullivan, Lucille T. Fatta Of Tonawanda Twp., May 15, 2005, beloved wife of John E. Sullivan; dear mother of Ellie (Joseph) Nowadly, John J. (Rosemary) Sullivan; grandmother of Kate, Amandajoe, Joseph, Tess Nowadly, John Patrick and Sarah Sullivan; sister of Josephine Caraotta and Carol (Louis) Thomas, both of Angola; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral will be held Wednesday at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Edmund's R.C. Church at 10 AM. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. Memorials to Hospice Foundation Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga 14227 are preferred. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/16/2005 - 5/17/2005. Tomczak, Stanley J. Of Depew, NY, suddenly May 15, 2005, beloved husband of Donna (nee Thomann) Tomczak; dearest father of Jennifer Tomczak and Kimberly (Glen) Hollfelder; dear son of Estelle (nee Szymula) and the late Stanley V. Tomczak; brother of Carol (Paul) Albrecht and Marcia (Richard) Joseph; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, 10 French Rd., Depew at 9:30 AM. (Please assemble at Church.) Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Tomczak was an Air Force veteran. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/16/2005 - 5/17/2005. Vacanti, Frances Mary May 12, 2005; of Boston, NY; wife of Russell; mother of Michael (Heidi), Elizabeth, Frank (Leslie Childs), Russell, Thomas and Mary Monica Vacanti; grandmother of Kevin (Ann), Kathleen (Anthony Buczek), David, Gena, Garland, Marshall and Mia, and great-grandchildren Lauryn, Hannah, Eirinn, Eric and Brian. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at 11:30 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Colden. Immediately following, a reception in Mrs. Vacanti's honor will be held at the Colden Mill Restaurant. She will rest peacefully on the grounds she loved within view of her favorite window and her family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Frances C. Vacanti memorial fund, in care of Evans National Bank of North Boston. Arrangements by the WURTZ FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/15/2005 - 5/16/2005. Weigand, Clarence Fred "Weiggy" May 15, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Young) Weigand; dearest father of Gerald L. (Carole) Weigand and Julie A. (Thomas) Barniak; dear grandfather of Lisa L. (Michael) Andrews, Laura L. (Brian) Partridge, Todd T. (Kimberly) Barniak, Nicole M. Barniak, Jennifer L. (Aroon) Gursahaney, Carryn M. (Ryan) Owens, Molly M. Barniak and six great-grandchildren; also survived by 28 nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Tuesday 4-8 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9:00 AM and from Queen of Martyrs Church at 9:30 AM. Entombment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/16/2005 - 5/17/2005. Wojcik, Mary "Maria" (Zuber) Of Lackawanna, NY, May 13, 2005, beloved wife of the late Walter Wojcik and the late Joseph Furgal; sister of Erna (Toni) Klarner; also survived by nephew, Stephan (Marion) Klarner and great-nephew, Tim. Funeral from the JOS. M. LITWIN FUNERAL HOME, 1629 Electric Ave., Tuesday at 9:15 and at St. Michael the Archangel Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Family present Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/15/2005 - 5/16/2005.