OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 18 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, Mya Lee May 15, 2005; beloved daughter of Phillip and Elise Trautman Anderson; granddaughter of Thomas and Victoria Trautman, Richard Anderson and Kyong Lee. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1080 Main St., Buffalo Friday morning at 11:00 AM. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/18/2005. Aquilina M.D., Salvatore H. May 16, 2005, beloved husband of Marylouise Aquilina (nee Risius); beloved father of Thomas J. (Sharon), Paul S. (Michelle) Aquilina, Patricia A. (Thomas) Cassidy and Peter C. (Anneta) Aquilina; grandfather of Lauren, Maria (Todd), Sal, Rocco (Amanda), Charles, Gordon, Tyler and Megan; great-grandfather of Payton, Taylor, and Liana; brother of Joseph (Ruth) Aquilina, M.D., Anthony (Dawn) Aquilina, M.D. and Eleanor (late William) Cameron; brother-in-law of Ann Risius; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8440 Main St.. A funeral service will be held on Thursday from St. Paul Lutheran Church, 7700 Goodrich Dr. at 10:30 AM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/17/2005 - 5/18/2005. Baumgartner, Burnette May 16, 2005 of Orchard Park, NY. Beloved wife of the late William E. Baumgartner; step-mother of Sally (Robert) Baus; step-grandmother of Maggie Kelly; godmother of Karen Tower. Friends are invited to a Memorial Mass on Friday at 11:00 AM from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 8428 Heath Rd., Colden, NY. Mrs. Baumgartner worked at American Optical for many years and was active in the Springville Country Club. Arrangements by HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/17/2005 - 5/18/2005. 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. Borowicz, Chester F. Of East Aurora, NY. May 15, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Virginia Scott Borowicz; dearest brother of Sophie Popielinski and Helen Borowicz; predeceased by five brothers and sisters; also survived by many nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock from St. John Vianney Church, Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park, NY. Chester was a former president of the Elma Kiwanis Club, a member of the Elma Seniors and East Aurora Meals on Wheels. Arrangements by PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, INC, 668-5666 Published in the Buffalo News on 5/18/2005. Carr, Gerald Lee Peacefully May 15, 2005, beloved husband of Bettie R. (nee Gray). Family will receive friends Saturday 10 o'clock AM, Funeral 11 o'clock AM from White Rock Missionary Baptist Church, 480 East Utica St. Mr. Carr was an NFTA retiree. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES, 347 Peckham St. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/18/2005. Carroll, Kevin K. March 15, 2005, in Tempe, AZ, son of the late Kevin and Peggy (Quinn) Carroll; brother of Meg (Jake) Battenfeld; dear uncle of Kerry, Brian and Michael Battenfeld. Friends are invited to a Mass on Saturday, May 21, 9:30 AM at St. Ambrose Church. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations may be sent to the Hospice of the Valley, 1510 East Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014-5656. Kevin was a Vietnam veteran and a professor of ancient Greek and Roman history at Arizona State University for over 30 years. Arrangements by the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/18/2005 - 5/19/2005. Cheplo, John Of Tonawanda, NY, entered into rest May 11, 2005. Friends are invited to visit The LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert on Thursday from 10 to 2 PM. Funeral will immediately follow. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/18/2005. Collins, Joseph M. March 2, 2005, beloved husband of the late Anne M. (Robbins); dear father of Patricia M. Collins; son of the late John M. and Rose A. (Gorman) Collins; brother of the late James and John F. Collins. Friends are invited to a memorial Mass Saturday at 10 AM at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. No prior visitation. Interment to follow at Nativity Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Cantalician Center or People Inc. Mr. Collins was a lifetime member of the D.A.V. Chapter #135. Arrangements by the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/18/2005 - 5/19/2005. Daly (Ret.), Col. Hugh P. May 14, 2005; beloved son of the late Frank Daly of Carrickmore, Omagh, County Tyrone, Ireland and the late Anne (Wynne) Daly of Bunnadden, Ballymote, County Sligo, Ireland; beloved husband of Deborah Ann (Finn) Daly; cherished father of Colleen Elizabeth Daly; brother of the late Lt. Col. (Ret.) (USA) James F. (Mary Bissel) Daly, the late Michael Vincent (Kay McMahon) Daly, the late Lt. Col. (Ret.) (USAR) John P. (Barbara Kane) Daly; dear brother-in-law of Daniel J. Jr. (Diane Stortz) Finn, Moira (Finn) and William Furlong, Bartley J. Finn Sr., Kerin P. (Diane Brinkworth) Finn; also survived by thirty nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends on Wednesday from 5-9 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1132 Delaware Ave. (corner West Ferry). Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family with burial in Arlington National Cemetery. If desired contributions may be made to the Buffalo VA Hospital, 3495 Bailey Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/17/2005 - 5/18/2005. DeVore, Melvin D. May 16, 2005; husband of Ann Fuligni DeVore; father of Keith (Lisa) DeVore, Deborah (late Charles) Barone, Sandra (Michael) Marranca, Karen (Joseph) Lascola and Kevin DeVore; brother of Yvonne (James) Deluca, Lorraine Hoffman, Donald DeVore, the late Wayne and Susan DeVore; also survived by 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday 4-8 PM at the BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St., at Cayuga Rd., Williamsville. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gregory the Great Church Thursday morning at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/17/2005 - 5/18/2005. Diati, Anthony May 15, 2005; age 85; beloved husband of the late Mildred (nee Lucarelli) Diati; dear father of Beverly Mortimer and Karen (Dennis) Wilcox; grandfather of Michele Mortimer, Kristi Wilcox, Andrea Wilcox, and Timothy Wilcox; brother of Salvatore, Josephine, Michael, and the late Dominic, Carmen and James Diati; also survived by many 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 Drive (corner Hopkins Rd.). Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass Saturday at 9:30 AM in the Church of Christ the King, 30 Lamarck Drive (corner Main Street), Snyder, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations in both Anthony and Mildred's memory may be made to Cradle Beach Camp, 8038 Old Lakeshore Rd., Angola, NY 14006. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/18/2005 - 5/19/2005. 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. Eaton, Elwood F. May 15, 2005 of East Aurora, NY, beloved husband of Edith Watson Eaton; devoted father of Thomas A. Eaton and Carol E. ( Dr. Jeffrey) Mace; loving grandfather of Bryan and Scott (Janelle) Mace; brother of the late Harold (survived by Alma) late Lillian Reed and the late Hilda Eaton; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation with family Friday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at the First Baptist Church, 591 Porterville Rd., East Aurora, Sunday at 4 PM. Private interment in Elma Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/18/2005 - 5/19/2005. Eberhardt Sr., Gregory M. May 15, 2005, husband of the late Georgianna (nee Besch) Eberhardt; father of Gregory Jr. (Kathleen) Eberhardt and Gail (Robert) Zichittella; grandfather of Lisa (Jeffrey) Biesinger, Scott Eberhardt, Heather (Michael) Filing, Anne (Man Ching) Cheung and Lauren Zichittella; great-grandfather of Olivia and Simon. Memorial Mass to be held at a later date. Mr. Eberhardt was a WW II veteran. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations to Hospice of Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/18/2005. Feneziani, Anna (Marini) May 17, 2005, beloved wife of the late Domenico Feneziani; dear mother of Edward (Edda) Feneziani and the late Angela Peruzzi; mother-in-law of Albert Peruzzi; grandmother of Silvia (Robert) Monti and Marco Peruzzi; loving great-grandmother of two; sister of the late Tulio and Giuseppina; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday 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 Thursday at 9 AM and from St. Lawrence Church at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made in Mrs. Feneziani's memory to Hospice Foundation. On-line register book at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/17/2005 - 5/18/2005. Forbes, Geraldine 69 years old, of Youngstown, NY, May 16, 2005 at her home while under the care of Niagara Hospice Inc; beloved mother of Norman M. (Carolyn) Forbes III of Grapevine, TX, Michael Forbes of Williamsville and Youngstown, and Scott A. (Virginia) Forbes of Orange County, CA; dearest grandmother of Norman M. Forbes IV and Ashley Forbes; also survived by several cousins; predeceased by her parents, George and Mary (Oblamski) Shearer and her former husband, Norman M. Forbes, Jr. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10:30 AM at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum, 500 Riverdale Ave., Lewiston, NY, with Rev. William Allegretto, C.M., officiating. Please assemble at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum. Friends may call on Thursday from 1-4 PM and 7-9 PM at the LABUDA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 356 Portage Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to Niagara Hospice Inc., 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/18/2005. Fredrick, David S. May 16, 2005, dear father of Ariel and Stacy Fredrick; son of Helen (the late David Sr.) Fredrick; loving brother of Ann Kampf. Graveside Service will be held at White Chapel Cemetery Friday at 10:00 AM. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David's memory to Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/17/2005 - 5/19/2005. Haller Jr., Carl A. K. of Hamburg, NY; suddenly in Rome, Italy, May 13, 2005. Husband of Barbara (nee Cross). Father of Carl A. Kurt (Angela) Haller III; Elizabeth (Mark) Conomos; Gretchen (Jason) Craig; Heidi (Edwin) Jauch; Stephanie (Matthew) Corriveau and Joseph Haller. Brother of William (Jane) Haller. Also survived by ten grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St Bernadettes R C Church, Orchard Park, Saturday 9:30 AM. Visitation at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC, 21 Pierce Ave. Hamburg, Friday 2-4 and 6-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to St Luke's Mission of Mercy, PO Box 448, Buffalo, NY 14215-0448. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/18/2005 - 5/19/2005. Jedrzejewski, Florence (nee Penkalski) May 16, 2005, wife of the late Daniel; sister of Eleanor (Leonard) Logan and the late Eugene (Marcella) Penkalski; also survived by nieces and nephews, and sisters-in-law. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Road), Saturday at 9:00 and at Saint Barnabas Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Family present Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/18/2005 - 5/19/2005. Jordon, Thomas F. May 17, 2005, husband of the late Marion E. Kassel Jordan; father of Joyce M. McWilliams, Marion P. (Willard) Rowlands and the late Thomas E. Jordan; friend of June Walker; grandfather of Thomas J. McWilliams, Jennifer Deering, Clayton Rowlands, Janet James and Susan Schauer; also survived by 9 great-grandchildren. The family will be present to receive friends Friday 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 Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Shrine Children's Hospital, 1600 Southwestern Blvd., West Seneca, NY 14224. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/18/2005 - 5/20/2005. Kriegbaum, Arthella E. (Dewalt) Of Cheektowaga, N.Y., May 16, 2005. Wife of the late Harold Kriegbaum; mother of Norine E. (Francis) Ransbury; sister of Arthur (Hazel) DeWalt and the late Lillian Nichols, Florence Whitacre, Marguerite Wells and Clare Hahl; grandmother of Deborah (John) Godwin, Michael (Paula) Ransbury, Frank (Kathie) Ransbury, Joe (Christa) Ransbury, Kathy (Sam) Brown, Patrick (Kathy) Ransbury, Ray (Jan) Ransbury and Mary (Bruce) Siskowski; also survived by 19 great-grandchildren; long-time friend Alfred Badowski and many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday from 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 Friday at 9:45 AM and at Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 10:30 AM. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/18/2005 - 5/19/2005. Kulik, Geraldine L. (Kothe) May 16, 2005; dearest mother of Justine L. (Roy) Baughman and Collen M. (Mark) Juston; loving grandmother of Nicole, Jessie, Matthew, Peter, Kristen, Natthan, Sara, Joey, and Josh; sister of Robert Kothe; aunt of Karen (Mickey) Fay and Kelly (Michael) Jacobi. The family will be present on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 569 Cleveland Dr., where a Memorial Service will be held on Saturday at 11:30 AM. Friends invited. On line register book at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/18/2005. Lane, Mattie R. May 16, 2005, of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Thursday 10 AM visitation, 11:00 AM funeral service will follow at State Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C., 234 Glenwood St. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 E. Utica St. Internment Delway, North Carolina. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/18/2005 - 5/19/2005. Liddell, Angeline F. "Mitzi" (Veet) May 17, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Robert D. Liddell; devoted mother of Donna (Ralph) Shoemaker, John (Darlene), Angie (Dan) Paner and Robert (Annette) Liddell; daughter of the late Joseph and Anell (nee Parrell) Veet; dear sister of Joseph (Joyce) and the late Jack (Yolanda), Nicholas (late Connie) and Clark (Helen) Veet; blessed with 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Family and friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CUSACK FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca (same location as Sieck & Mast F.H.). A Memorial Mass will be held Friday at 9:30 AM at St. Teresa's R.C. Church (corner of Seneca St. & Hayden). (Please assemble at church). Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/18/2005 - 5/19/2005. MacNeill Jr., Russell Henderson Age 77, of Sardinia, formerly of N. Java and S. Easton, MA, died May 15, 2005; beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Rowell); father of Russell III (Tracy), Terri, and Jon Walter (Rachelle) MacNeill and Ron (Mary) Gilbert; father-in-law of Melody (Lenny) Kemmerer; brother of Edna (Tom) Olliff, Evelyn (Joseph) Wilbur, Lorraine (Edward) Richards, Lois (Donald) Wright and the late Ralph MacNeill and Shirley Williams; brother-in-law of Leroy and Virginia Webber and Jack and Barbara Christman; also survived by eight granddaughters, one grandson, and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Haley Jonelle MacNeill. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade. Interment will be Friday at 10 AM in Acacia Park Cemetery, 4215 N. Tonawanda Creek, N. Tonawanda. A Memorial Service will follow interment at 1 PM in Delevan Baptist Church, 18 Church St., Delevan. Memorials may be made to the Deacons Fund at Delevan Baptist Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/18/2005. Marble, Ermine M. May 14, 2005, age 103, wife of the late Burnell Marble; mother of the late Robert Marble and Herman (Corky) Marble; grandmother of Lynnette Goren, Terri Glenn and Penny Woods; great-grandmother of Jason Goren, Alison Goren, Christopher Glenn, Neil Glenn, Nicolas Woods and Karli Woods; several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend visitation Friday, May 20, 2005, from 7-9 PM at the MENTLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 105 E. Main St., Gowanda. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, May 21, at 11 AM from the funeral home. Interment will be at the Cottage Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/18/2005. Markiewicz, Dorothy I. (Zeames) May 17, 2005; dear mother of Joan Smith, Alfred (Maureen) Markiewicz, Nancy (late William) Nelsen, Kenneth (Mary) Markiewicz and the late Carol Smith; survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren. A private service was held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the MATTTHEW C. OKONIEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/18/2005. McAllister, Rita (Barnett) May 17, 2005, beloved wife of the late John J. McAllister; dear mother of Susan (Thomas) Quinn, Timothy (Noreen), Patricia (Robert) Shakeshaft, Thomas (Marie), Jack (Reenie) and Brian McAllister; beloved Nana of Sean, Maryanne, Liam, Tara, Benjamin, Samuel, Matthew and Kayleigh; sister of James L. Barnett and John J. (Kathy) Barnett. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC, 3155 Orchard Park Rd. (Southtowns Chapel). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at St. Martin of Tours Church at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Rita was a member of the Daughters of Erin. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Mt. Mercy Academy. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/18/2005 - 5/19/2005. McClellan, Ida F. May 14, 2005, beloved mother of Cheryl Glenn and Brenda Flowers, both of Buffalo and Horace Flowers of NYC. The family will receive friends Wednesday 7-9 PM at Agape African Methodist Episcopal Church, 224 Northland Ave. at Lonsdale Rd. where Funeral Services will be held Thursday 10:30 AM. Mrs. McClellan was a retired Buffalo School Teacher. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES, 845-5545. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/18/2005. Mlodozeniec, Daniel J. Of Jupiter, FL, formerly of the Buffalo area. May 14, 2005. Beloved husband of Rita Jean Faticoni Mlodozeniec; dearest father of Kim Chow, Daniel J. (Jenny), David (Alta) and Karen Mlodozeniec; fond grandfather of eight grandchildren; brother of Gary, Edward (Joanne), Arthur and Eugene (Marianne) Mlodozeniec; brother-in-law of John (Sheila) Faticoni; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday only 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 Thursday morning at 8:45 AM and from St. Gabriel's Church at 9:30 o'clock. Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/17/2005 - 5/18/2005. Mullenhoff, Irene (Gaffke) May 15, 2005, beloved wife of the late Otto W. Mullenhoff; dear mother of James A. Mullenhoff and Susan E. (late H. Kelly) Naylor and the late William J. Mullenhoff; daughter of the late William and Eva (Clearly) Gaffke; sister of Evelyn Dietrich and the late William C. Gaffke and the late Dorothy Gaffke. Private Interment Services were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/18/2005. Mullins, Irene M. (Gerringer) Of Lancaster, NY, May 16, 2005; beloved wife of the late Thomas Mullins; loving mother of Rita (William) Gates, Elizabeth (Joel) Derion, Judith Gauthier, Daniel (Barbara) and the late Patricia (Joseph) Raymond and the late James Mullins; grandmother of 20; great-grandmother of 18, great-great-grandmother of one; sister of Steven (Jan), George (Marie) and the late Harold (late Althea). Family will receive relatives and friends at The WENDEL & LOECHER INC. FUNERAL HOME , 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Lancaster, Friday at 11:00 AM. (Please assemble at Church) Published in the Buffalo News from 5/18/2005 - 5/19/2005. Nixon, William I. May 16, 2005, of Orchard Park, NY, beloved husband of 62 years of Theresa Polowy Nixon; devoted father of Peter (Christine) Nixon, Mary Ellen (John) Mest, Billie Ann (Joseph) Mest and the late Claudia Voss; brother of the late Roy, Ethel Grover, Pearl Johnson, Austin and Harvey; brother-in-law of Marie and Agnes Nixon; also survived by 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Funeral services will be private. Mr. Nixon was a WW II Army veteran and a retiree of Fisher-Price. Donations in Bill's memory can be made to the Orchard Park Volunteer Fire Dept., School Street, Orchard Park, NY 14127. Arrangements by WOOD FUNERAL HOME, East Aurora, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/18/2005. Ott, Rosalie Larcher March 4, 2005; wife of the late Raymond; sister of the late Alister Larcher; sister-in-law of Margaret Clemens; aunt of Rose Korson, Heather Johnson, Bert Larcher, James and Robert Clemens. A memorial mass will be held at St. Margaret's Church, 1395 Hertel Ave., Saturday, May 21, 2005 at 11:00 AM. Friends invited. Arrangements by JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/18/2005. Porcellio, Margaret T. (Morton) (nee Blackowicz) May 15, 2005. Beloved wife of Victor Porcellio; dear mother of Patricia A. (Lawrence) Alessi, Thomas O. and Jasmes E. (Catherine) Morton; grandmother of Jillian (Stephen) Lally, Thomas Hearn, Jennifer Morton and Andrew Morton; sister of Marion (Paul) Angrisano and William (Joanne) Blake. Private funeral services held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/18/2005. Sams, Huey T. May 16, 2005. Beloved husband of Lorainne (Judd) Sams. Loving father of David (Michelle), Daniel Sams and Georgia A. (Kevin) Galuszka. Also survived by six grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the convenience of the family. If desired, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association. Arrangements by LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC Published in the Buffalo News on 5/18/2005. Seaman, Margaret W. (Woods) Of Amherst, NY, May 17, 2005, wife of the late Milton W. Seaman; mother of Mary Sue Gressley (Robert); grandmother of Jared (Aimee), Justin and Joel Gressley; great-grandmother of Emma McElligott. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave., (near Sheridan Dr.), where Funeral Services will be held Saturday morning at 8:15 and in St. Leo the Great Church at 9 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Music is Art Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/18/2005 - 5/19/2005. Shevlet, Florence C. (Wargin) May 14, 2005 in Rochester, MI, formerly of Buffalo, NY, beloved wife of the late Charles H. Shevlet Jr.; dearest mother of James (Patricia) Shevlet and Diane (Richard) Mohr; loving grandmother of James C. Shevlet Jr. (Cathy), Lisa (Patrick) Cooney, Kristen (Kenneth) Christie and Richard Mohr, III (Christel); loving great-grandmother of Charles Mohr, Eric Shevlet, Zachary Christie, Timothy Cooney and Alexander Christie; dearest sister-in-law of Rose Kirisitz, Aletta Wargin and Howard Firkins; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker) where funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:45 AM and from St. Andrew's Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/17/2005 - 5/18/2005. Snajczuk, Olga (Bula) May 17, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved wife of the late Stephen R.; dearest mother of Charlyn (Richard) Boehm, Beth Crawford and Margaret (Dennis) Kiesling; grandmother of Gretchen and Merin Boehm, Amy Suto, June Crawford, Rachael and Philip Kiesling; great-grandmother of Victoria Kiesling; daughter of the late Elias and Tekla Bula; sister of the late Julia and Mary Bula; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 S. Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY. Mass of Christian Burial Friday morning at 9:30 AM from St. Ambrose Church, (please assemble at church). Mrs. Snajczuk was a former member of the Altar and Rosary Society and Social Auction Committee. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/18/2005. Spector, Ida Goldie (Lasser) Monday, May 16, 2005; of Rockville, MD; formerly of Buffalo, NY; beloved wife of the late Jacob Spector; devoted mother of Phyllis (Lewis) Fisher; beloved sister of Rose Lichtblau; cherished grandmother of David N. Fisher; preceded in death by brothers Abraham and Joseph Lasser; sisters Fannie Mintz and Esther Hammerschlag. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 18 at 11 AM at the HINES-RINALDI FUNERAL HOME, 11800 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD. Family will be observing shiva at the residence of Phyllis Fisher, starting Wednesday evening, May 18 through Tuesday morning, May 24. Memorial contributions may be made to Hadassah Organization. Arrangements by Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home Inc., under Jewish funeral practices committee of Greater Washington Contract. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/18/2005. Stephan, Gerard Of Orchard Park, NY, May 17, 2005, beloved husband of Ethel (Barill) Stephan; brother of John (Clara) and the late Norbert Stephan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Lancaster, Thursday morning at 9:30. Please assemble at Church. No prior visitation. Arrangements by WENDEL & LOECHER, INC. FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/18/2005. Tiburzi Jr., Louis J. Of Hamburg, NY; suddenly May 15, 2005; beloved son of Louis J. Sr. and Linda (nee DeGrasse) Tiburzi; dear brother of Nicole Lewis; special uncle of Q. Lewis; dear grandson of Angeline (late Nick) Tiburzi and Carmela (late Robert) DeGrasse; also survived by a large loving family and many dear friends. Family will be present to receive friends Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555) where funeral services will be celebrated Friday morning at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/17/2005 - 5/18/2005. Vasi, Frank A. May 15, 2005, husband of the late Rose A. (Nola) Vasi; father of Rosemarie (the late Richard) Mogavero of Friendship, NY, Joseph (Rose) of Naples, FL, Dolores and Gerald Vasi; brother of Marie Giglia; survived by six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, where prayers will be offered Thursday at 9:30 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mark's Church 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/17/2005 - 5/18/2005. Wagner, Jeffrey A. May 10, 2005; suddenly, of Atlanta, GA; formerly of Rochester, NY; beloved son of Janet Bailey and David (Nellie) Wagner; dearest brother of Steven (Luanne), David (Karen), John Wagner, Janet (Al) Gains, Nancy (John) Sgroi; step-brother of Darlene Hatch, Michele Johnston, Garry Yaw and Patricia Yaw; also survived by several nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday at 11 AM from Christian Faith Chapel, 5741 Tonawanda Creek Rd North, Pendleton, NY. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC.; online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/18/2005 - 5/19/2005. Whitmer, Patricia Ann (nee Noeltner) May 17, 2005, beloved wife of the late John E. Whitmer; dear mother of Pamela (James) Pace of Cornelius, NC, John Paul Whitmer and Christopher E. Whitmer; grandmother of Amanda Quinn and Jonathon Pace; sister of the late Mary Jane 'Pete' Van Volkenburg. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Services will be held at the Kenmore Baptist Church, Saturday at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/18/2005 - 5/19/2005. Wingrove, Deborah Renai (Pegnia) May 13, 2005, mother of Renai L. and Richard L. Wingrove III; daughter of Anthony J. Sr. and Eleanor M. Pegnia; sister of Aline (Michael) Herion and Anthony J. (Cynthia) Pegnia Jr.; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass in the Newman Center Chapel at UB, 490 Frontier Rd., W. Amherst, Saturday morning at 10:00 o'clock. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/18/2005. Young, Kenneth A. May 15, 2005, of East Aurora, NY. Beloved husband of Mary Lou Colley Young; devoted father of Sharon (Kenneth) Fudalik, Donna (Kurt) Ward and Kenneth (Sandra) Young; loving grandfather of Heather (Nick) Sciartelli, Crystal Fudalik, Bonnie and Kendra Young and Jamie Ward; great-grandfather of Kirstin and Nicholas, brother of Harlan (Gert) and the late Donald (survived by Marilyn) and the late Harry (late Sue) Young. Also survived by sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Visitation with family Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main Street, East Aurora, where a memorial service will be held Thursday at 11 AM. Mr Young was a WW II Army veteran, a retiree of American Airlines and a member of East Aurora L.O.M. Lodge No 370. Flowers gratefully declined; memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/17/2005 - 5/18/2005.