OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 19 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, Luella May (Eaton) Of Springville, NY, May 17, 2005, wife of the late Harold G. Anderson; mother of Alice Thompson, Linda Hamilton, Eva (Richard) Snyder, George Anderson Sr. and Fay (Dale) Waterman; also survived by 14 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Predeceased by four brothers and one sister. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville, NY, followed by a funeral service Saturday afternoon at 1:00. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/19/2005. Begley, Carla R. May 19, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, precious daughter of Dorothy and the late Werner Kueck; also survived by many loving friends. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 11. Friends invited. Carla was a transportation coordinator at Campus West. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/19/2005. 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. Bork, Marjorie T. (Groff) Of West Seneca, NY May 18, 2005, beloved wife of the late Edward A. Bork; dearest mother of Donald Bork and the late Marilyn (late Matthew) Colardo; fond grandmother of seven grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; sister of the late Herbert (late Dorothy) Groff. Friends may call Friday 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 Saturday morning at 8:45 AM and from St. Vincent's Church (Spring Brook) at 9:30 o'clock. Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/19/2005 - 5/20/2005. 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. Claypool, Rosetta Tomlinson May 18, 2005, devoted mother of Kathleen (Gerald) Hooley, Joanne Adams, Marilyn (William) Stevenson, late Jacqueline Daigle, Patricia Campbell and Ruth Claypool; loving grandmother of 15 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Visitation with family in the EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where a funeral service will be held Saturday at 9:30 AM. Relatives and friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/19/2005 - 5/20/2005. 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. Crosta, Laura (Donahue) Of Lackawanna, May 18, 2005, wife of Charles H. Crosta; mother of Clair Ann (William) Skipper, Patricia Schaefer, Margaret and Mary Crosta; sister of Charles (late Anna) Donahue, Martin (Florence) Donahue, Joan (Raymond) Colliers and the late Rita Nordblum, James and Arthur Donahue; also survived by 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday 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 Saturday at 11 AM. Burial to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. Mrs. Crosta was a long-time volunteer at Our Lady of Victory Hospital Gift Shop. Memorials may be made to 'The Cause for the Canonization of Fr. Baker'. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/19/2005 - 5/20/2005. 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. Dukat, Florence T. (Drozdowski) May 18, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late Richard E. Dukat; dearest mother of Richard T. (Marilyn) and Dennis J. Dukat; dear grandmother of Dawn M. Dukat. A private funeral service was held at the convenience of the family. Burial at St. Stanislaus Cemetery was private. Arrangements by the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 893-3620 Published in the Buffalo News on 5/19/2005. 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. Figura, Bruno Of Ransomville, NY; May 17, 2005; age 84; husband of the late Shirley (Myers) Figura; father of Ronald M. (Dana) Figura, David W. Figura; and Douglas J. Figura; brother of Harry, Richard, Joseph Figura, Helen Cox, Florence Gergal, Agnes 'Wanda' Quigley, and the late Henry and John Figura; grandfather of Ronald and Danielle, Nicholas and Gena Figura; half brother of the late Paul and Alexander Henschel; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES INC., 3648 Ransomville Rd., Ransomville, Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Service will be held Saturday (May 21) at 10 AM from the funeral home. Memorials to the Ransomville Volunteer Fire Co. Ambulance Fund, PO box 239, Ransomville, NY, 14131 Published in the Buffalo News on 5/19/2005. 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. Friedrich, Kenneth E. Of Eden, NY; May 13, 2005; husband of Lois (Sixt); father of David (Jan), Thomas (Anne) and Kenneth (Kathleen); brother of John (Gladys); also survived by six grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 AM from Immaculate Conception Church, Eden (please assemble at church). Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LAING FUNERAL HOME INC., 2724 West Church St., Eden, Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may me made to Hospice Foundation Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Mr. Friedrich was a past Scout Master of the Boy Scouts of America. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/19/2005. Godfrey, Dorothy M. Of Angola, NY, May 18, 2005, loving daughter of Dorothy (the late Edward F.) Godfrey; sister of Edward P. (Maureen) Godfrey; also survived by several nieces. Friends may call Friday from 1-4 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 N. Main St., Angola where funeral services will be held at 4 PM. Ms. Godfrey was a volunteer for community concern. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/19/2005 - 5/20/2005. 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. Hoffa, Beatrice A. May 18, 2005; wife of the late Norman D. Hoffa; dear sister-in-law of Edith (late Russell) Schurr; dear friend of Shirley Portlock; aunt of Lynn Wilkins and Sandra Reynolds; also survived by great-nieces and one great-nephew. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DANZER & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 5363 Genesee St., Bowmansville, where funeral service will be held Saturday at 10:00 AM. Burial will be private. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brothers of Mercy Nursing Home, 10570 Bergtold Rd., Clarence, NY 14031. Beatrice was a member of the Bowmansville United Methodist Church and Clarence Senior Citizens. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/19/2005 - 5/20/2005. Horre, Edward F. May 16, 2005, beloved husband of the late Ida D'Addamio; dear father of Maureen Napierala; dearest grandfather of Phillip and Danielle; brother of Frank (Carmella) and the late Esther and Jessie Horre. Friends received at the MICHAEL A. DIVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St. Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where prayers will be said Saturday morning at 9 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 9:30. Mr. Horre was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Francis Parish and Sertoma Club. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/19/2005 - 5/20/2005. Jakubowski, Eleanor H. (nee Jezewska) May 18, 2005; Age 82; beloved wife of the late Harry L.; mother of Donna (Richard) Miller, James (Cheryl) and David (Diane); grandmother of Brian, Timothy, Sean, Kerry, Amy, Shari, Kaylee and Jessica; great-grandmother of five. Family will receive friends Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 6050 Transit Rd., where prayer services will be held Saturday at 8:15 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 9:00 AM in Fourteen Holy Helpers Church, Indian Church Rd., West Seneca. Online register book @ www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/19/2005 - 5/20/2005. Jansen, Betty Marie (Walter) Of Hamburg, NY; May 18, 2005; wife of George H. Jansen; mother of George H. Jr. (Mary Ann) of Pittsburgh, PA, Candace M. (Paul) Jaroszynski of Matthews, NC and Beth A. (Robert) Facchine of Rochester, NY; sister of Marion Ehrhart and Ella Hutchison; grandmother of Hillary and Stephanie Facchine and Margaret Jansen of NY, NY. No prior visitation. A memorial service will be held at All Saints Lutheran Church, South Park Ave., Hamburg Sunday at 3:00 PM. Mrs. Jansen was a graduate of Fosdick Masten High School, served in the Navy 1944-46 and was a founder/member of All Saints Lutheran Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to the Heart Assn.. Arrangements by LOOMIS OFFER & LOOMIS, Hamburg Chapel. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/19/2005 - 5/21/2005. 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. Kaminski, Edith H. (Faltisko) April 22, 2005, in Maryville, IL, beloved wife of Alfred; mother of Glen (Annette) Kaminski, of Plainfield, IL and Sandra (Tim) Burgess, of Collinsville, IL; dearest sister of Mary Ellen (David) Peebles; grandmother of Dana and Jenna Kaminski and Ashley and Amy Burgess. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 21, at 11 AM, at the Church of the Holy Family, Buffalo. Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/19/2005. Korbel, Peter A. Age 51, of Phoenix, AZ, suddenly, May 8, 2005, beloved husband of Linda (nee Livingston) Korbel; adored son of Florian and Jeanette Korbel; loving brother of Leroy, Christopher (Valerie) and Anthony; stepfather of Coleen Baron; brother-in-law of Otis Livingston and Diane Korbel; cherished by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bernard Church, 1990 Clinton St., at South Ogden, Saturday at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/19/2005. 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. 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. Lickfield, Margaret C. Of Machias, NY, May 18, 2005, wife of William Lickfield; mother of William, Kenneth, Kim (Debra) Lickfield; stepmother of Patricia (Raymond) Irizarry; grandmother of eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister to Thomas Gilbert. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the BABBITT & EASTON FUNERAL HOME, 7 North Main St., Franklinville, where Funeral Services will be held Saturday (May 18, 2005) at 10 AM. Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Mager, Catherine Age 82, May 16, 2005, daughter of the late Peter and Magdalana (Lapadat) Mager; sister of the late Earl Mager; sister and loving guardian of the late Olivia Mager. A Memorial Service will be held at the Chapel of the Elms, Elmlawn Cemetery, 3939 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, NY, Saturday at 2 PM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to the Foundation of Children's Hospital, 219 Bryant St., Buffalo, NY, 14222. Arrangements by JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/19/2005. Martin, Albert Thomas May 17, 2005, after a brief illness; father of Jolene (Dan) Pasternak, Thomas Albert and Brian (Nancy); grandfather of Jillian, Matthew, Andrea, Jamie, Jenna and Christopher; brother of Dorothy, Betty, the late Lee, L. William, Frank and Donald; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Private services to be held at a later date. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/19/2005. 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. McKoy, LouEtta "Lou" Of Henderson, NV, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2005 at the age of 57. Lou was born in Buffalo, NY to Willis and Mary Sackinger. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 21 in St. Philip the Apostle Church, 950 Losson Rd. Cheektowaga at 10 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/19/2005. Miller, Genevieve (Pilecki) May 16, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved wife of the late Daniel I. Miller; dear mother of Carol (Mike Kriegbaum) Hills, Lynne Miller of Missouri City, TX and Gary Miller of Germany; dear grandmother of Jason (Kim Gensler) Hills and Andrew Miller; sister of Bernard Pilecki, Richard (Shirley) Parnell, Adele (Leonard) Zak, late Edward (late Alexandria) Pilecki, late Josephine (late Matthew) Kozuchowski, late Helen (late Thaddeus) Mazur, late Steve (late Eleanor) Pilecki; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON- MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St. (near Union Rd.) Cheektowaga, Friday only from 2-4 and 6-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 10:00 AM at St. Andrew's Church (Crocker and Reiman Sts.) Sloan, NY. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Assn. Mrs. Miller was a member of the Legion of Mary, whose members will assemble Friday 2:30 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/19/2005 - 5/20/2005. 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. Nagy, Alice B. (Hojson) Of Hamburg, NY February 7, 2005; beloved wife of the late James P. Nagy, Sr.; dearest mother James P. Jr. (Dolores) and Robert (Lee); sister of Gertrude Bebak, Eleanor Hujak, Jean, Mingen, Leonard Hojson, Chester Hojson and the late Martha Woyshner, Agatha Mazurek, Connie Hojson and Stanley Hojson; also survived by four grandchildren, six great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial wake service Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC, 5453 Southwestern Blvd (cor. Rogers Rd 646-5555). A mass of Christian Burial will be offered Saturday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Mary of the Lake Church. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Mrs Nagy was a volunteer grandmother at Hopevale for many years. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/19/2005. Nawrocki, Helen (Falkavitch) Of West Seneca, NY, May 17, 2005, wife of the late Chester Nawrocki; beloved mother of Michael (Sharon), Peter (Sandra), Franklin (Donna), Doreen (William) Potter and Colleen (John) Ilyko and the late Beverly Andrzejewski; grandmother of Gary (Darla) Andrzejewski, Sherri Mages, Laura Nawrocki, Debra (Joel) Luker, Philip and Roger Nawrocki, great-grandmother of Max Mages. Friends received Thursday from 3-5 & 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Road, West Seneca, where funeral will be held Friday at 10 AM. Mrs. Nawrocki was retired from the West Seneca Central Schools. Directions and online Condolences at www.curtinfuneralhome.com Published in the Buffalo News on 5/19/2005. Nichols, Thelma May 14, 2005, of Buffalo, NY. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, 11 AM, at MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 East Utica St. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/19/2005. Olszewski, Michael J. Of North Collins, NY, May 15, 2005, beloved husband of Patricia A. (Rajkowski) Olszewski; dear father of Michele (Donald) Bowen and Jody (Alan) Rassie; step-father of Michaelene (Jeffrey) Watroba, Michael (Deborah) Slawinski and Amy (Daniel) Cook; grandfather 'Dzia Dzia' of Cory (Amanda), Nicholas (Melissa), Cassandra and Aaron Bowen, Benjamin Watroba and Jade Slawinski; great-grandfather of Lucas Bowen Westcott; brother of Helen (late Steve) Galac, Ann (Robert) MacPherson, John (Maryann) Olszewski and the late John (Henrietta) Mandzik, Marie (Rocco) Campoli, Sally (Charles) Jensen, Sophie (Frank) Holenski and Irene Johnstone; also survived by nieces and nephews; former wife of Delores (Harmon) Olszewski. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial gathering Saturday from 3-4 PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 190 Sunset Drive, Hamburg, NY, where a Memorial service will immediately follow at 4 PM. Donations can be made in memory of Michael J. Olszewski to the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of PA, 25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201 and memorials to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/19/2005. Pietrzykowski, Alexander A. April 27, 2005; Santa Anna, CA. Husband of the late Frances (nee Kostrewski) and of Sally (Wesolowski) (Brown) Pietrzykowski. Father of Max (Rebecca) and Paul (Alberta); stepfather of Richard, Paul and Terri Brown. Brother of Dr Anthony (Maryann) Pietrzykowski. Loving grandfather of 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass May 21, 2005 11 AM, at Sacred Heart Church, 19 Sumner (Corner of Swan St), Batavia, NY. Reception to follow. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/19/2005. Podraza, Richard J. May 18, 2005, beloved husband of Katherine (Coviello); dear step- father of Michael (Bethany) Williams and Jean Marie Carr; loving grandfather of five grandchildren; brother of Dorothy Jajkowski, Irene Stachewicz and Gertrude Metzger. Friends may call at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC, (Buffalo Chapel), 2397 Seneca St., Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 9:00 AM at St. Bonaventure's Church. (Please assemble at Church). Richard was a member of the Hank Nowak AmVets Post No. 45. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/19/2005 - 5/20/2005. Pohlman Sr., Charles H. "Chuck" May 17, 2005, Of West Seneca, NY; beloved husband of Donna M. (Mancuso); dear father of Deborah (Gary) Gorney, Charles Jr., Karen Pohlman, Mary (Patrick) Seitz, Kenneth, Donald, Mark (Dawn), Lisa Schoenhardt and Michael Pohlman; survived by grandchildren; brother of James, Jean (Donald) Spring and the late Katherine, Henry and Donald Pohlman. Friends received Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at The SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, 825-5205, where funeral will be held Saturday at 8:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriels Church at 9:00 AM. Chuck was a member of the West Seneca Lions Club. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the West Seneca, Lions Club. Entombment in Sacred Heart Mausoleum at Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/19/2005 - 5/20/2005. 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. Seeley, Catherine A. (Priester) Suddenly, May 14, 2005, beloved wife of Michael A. Seeley; loving mother of Zane (Francine), Brock (Amy), Amanda Seeley, Donald Smith and Robert Siuta; loving grandmother of Vada and Connor; dearest sister of Janet (Willard) Schulz, Edward Priester, Mary Lou (Gregory) Kinzie and the late Rev. Robert E. and William Priester; sister-in-law of Peggy Priester; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 9:30 AM from Our Lady of Victory Basilica. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Monsignor Robert C. Wurtz, P.A., Our Lady of Victory Homes of Charity, 780 Ridge Rd, Lackawanna, NY 14218-1682 Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/19/2005 - 5/20/2005. Spates, Otis C. Suddenly May 16, 2005, father of Otis Spates Jr. of Miami, Florida, Yusef (Tameka) Spates of Charlotte, NC, Demeatrius Spates of Oceanside, Ca & Arealia Spates of Buffalo, NY; brother of Margaret (Samuel) Ruff, Jacqueline Miller, Calvin and Darius Spates all of Buffalo, NY and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins & friends. Visitation Saturday May 21 at 10 AM, funeral at 11 AM at United Memorial Funeral Home, 3272 Bailey Ave, Buffalo, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/19/2005 - 5/20/2005. Stevens, Phillip W. Of West Valley NY, suddenly May 15, 2005; husband of Martha (nee Schultz); father of Shawn (Lily), Christopher (Bernadette) and the late Kelly Stevens; brother of W. Gary (Sharon), Jennifer (Robert) Tomczak and the late Linda Stevens; grandfather of Thachter Stevens. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at Riceville Community Church, 5807 Gooseneck Rd., West Valley, Saturday at 11 AM. Donations may be made to the family. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/19/2005. Stock Sr., Hugh J. Of Lancaster, NY, May 18, 2005, beloved husband of the late Mary Stock; loving father of Frederick H. (Barbara Ann), Daniel (Rose), Susan (Michael) Schock, Barbara (Dave) Rohde, Hugh John Jr. (Susan), Philip (Kathy Caruso), Anne (Bill) Retallick, Jeffrey (Karen) and Charles (Betsy); grandfather of 24, great-grandfather of 15; predeceased by two brothers Lawrence (late Margaret) and Frank (late Elizabeth). Funeral from the funeral home of WENDEL & LOECHER INC., 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Saturday morning at 10 AM. Family present Friday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Home Care and Hospice of WNY, 1225 W. State St., Olean, NY 14760 Published in the Buffalo News from 5/19/2005 - 5/20/2005. Sullivan, Virginia H. (Schabowski) May 18, 2005; of Elma, NY; beloved wife of the late Thomas F. Sullivan Jr., dearest mother of Thomas F. III (Gerry) and Richard A. (Lindalee) Sullivan; dear grandmother of Craig (Lori) Sullivan, Kimberlee (Richard) Gallagher, Keli (Trent) Peterson and great-grandmother of Colby, Conrick, Thomas, Natalie, Julia, Henry and Lucy; sister of Victoria (late John) Szatkowski, Alice (Edward 'Joe') Kelley and the late Charlotte (late William) Borics and Daniel (Ruth) Sawchuk; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Friday 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 Saturday at 9 AM and from Most Holy Redeemer Church at 9:30 AM. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery Published in the Buffalo News from 5/19/2005 - 5/20/2005. Taurgrasso, Irma (Mueller) Of Lancaster, NY, May 18, 2005, beloved wife of the late Liborio J.; dearest mother of Paul Taurgrasso, Libbe (David) Lehsten, Christine (Dieter) Meier and Charles Taurgrasso; cherished grandmother of Paul, Mario, David, Nicole, Heather, Danielle, Michelle and Anthony; great-grandmother of William, Paulie and Ariah; sister of Charles (Mary) Mueller, Marjorie Mueller and predeceased by two brothers and two sisters. Family will be present Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where Funeral Services will be held Saturday morning at 10. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/19/2005 - 5/20/2005. 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. Walter, Janice I. (Muir) Of Elma, NY; May 17, 2005; beloved wife of the late Kenneth G. Walter; dearest mother of Virginia 'Ginny' (William) Mansfield, Guy (Cynthia) Walter and Susan (Jeffrey) Sekuterski; fond grandmother of five grandchildren; sister of the late Lorraine (late Myron) Monin, Floretta 'Mitzi' (late Merritt) Dabb and Lanceford Muir. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC., 4680 Clinton St. (corner Borden Rd.) West Seneca ( 668-5666). Friends and relatives are invited to attend a memorial service from St. John's Lutheran Church, 2131 Woodard Rd., Elma, NY on Saturday at 10:00 AM. Sentiment may be expressed through a contribution to St. John's Lutheran Church or the Elma Vol. Fire Co. (Rescue Squad) in memory of Janice I. Walter. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/19/2005 - 5/20/2005. 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.