OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 21 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 Barraclough, Alice A. (George) May 20, 2005, wife of Kenneth Barraclough and the late Philip George; mother of Phillip (Kathy) George, Shirley Wilkinson, Joseph (Kathy) George and Marilyn (Ted) Meyers; step-mother of Marcia (Bob) Weston and Kendra (Joe) Perillo; grandmother of Christopher and Jeffrey George, Julie Wilkinson, Rebecca George, Leah, Daniel, and Ellen Meyers; step-grandmother of Sara DeWitt, Nicole and Andrea Perillo; sister of Irene Kondraski, Doris Chuckonis, and Ted Phillips; predeceased by seven brothers and sisters. Family and friends may call Saturday 7-9, Sunday 2-4, 7-9 PM at the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd, Amherst where prayers will be offered Monday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at SS Peter & Paul Church, Williamsville at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14225. On-line tributes may be made to www.mem.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005. Battista, Mary I. (Sigeti) Of West Seneca, NY, entered into rest May 20, 2005, beloved wife of George J. Battista; loving daughter of the late Anthony and Anna (Milkowski) Sigeti; devoted sister of Julia (late John) Mihok, Nicholas (Eleanor), Frank (late Elizabeth), Rosemary (Joseph) Sliz; and the late Anna (late Michael) Labin, Helene (late William) Turner, Anthony (Mary), Stephen (Wanda) and Beatrice (late Henry) Kocent; cherished aunt of many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit The LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. (near Lake Ave.) on Sunday from 2-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Queen of Heaven Church, 4220 Seneca St., West Seneca on Monday morning at 10:15 o'clock. (Please assemble at church). Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/21/2005. Brink, Lee Anna (Killmaier) May 19, 2005; beloved wife of the late Raymond; dear mother of Leeanna (Glenn) Robert; grandmother of Jill and Steven; sister of Rose Marie Buriak, Frank (Pat) and Russell (Diane) Killmaier; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from The PACER FUNERAL HOME, 2275 George Urban Blvd (2 blocks East of Dick Rd.) Monday at 9:30 and St. Barnabas 10 AM. Friends invited. Family present Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005. Burgin, Merle G. May 19, 2005. Husband of the late Mary L. (Greer) Burgin; father of Gerald W. (Bret Runyon) Burgin and Julie (Joseph) Kubes; stepfather of Susan Long; brother of Karl (Pat) and August (Janet) Burgin; grandfather of Elijah, Daniel, Jacob and Johanna Kubes; also survived by two nieces, three nephews and extended family of Ivy's Restaurant. Family will be present to receive friends Saturday 3-9 at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC, 5541 Main St, (at Cayuga Rd.) Williamsville where prayers will be offered, Monday morning at 8:45, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Rose of Lima Church at 9:30. Friends are invited Published in the Buffalo News from 5/20/2005 - 5/21/2005. Byers, Harvey L. Of Kenmore, NY, May 19, 2005. Husband of the late Geraldine Schmahl Byers; dear father of Alison (James) Whalen of Santa Rosa, CA, Andrea (Lawrence) Byers Kaplan of AltaDena, CA; grandfather of Benjamin Kaplan; predeceased by two brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Sunday 2-5 and 7-9 PM. All are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist RC Church, 1085 Englewood Ave., at Highland Pkwy, Kenmore Monday at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Entombment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005. Carpenter, George G. Of West Seneca, NY, May 19, 2005, beloved husband of Betty (Schlegel) Carpenter; brother of Lester (Dawn) Carpenter; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday 1-6 PM at LOOMIS OFFERS & LOOMIS INC. MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St., where funeral will be held Monday 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions to 'Helping Hands', C/O St. John's Lutheran Church, 2131 Woodward Rd., Elma, NY, 14059. See obit. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005. Carr M.D., Francis S. May 19, 2005, of Grand Island, husband of Betty Carr and the late Marian (Wilcox) Carr; father of Carol (Tommy) Fox of Conover, NC and Deborah S. (Dr. Charles) Rice of Grand Island; grandfather of David (Paula) and Scott Zahm, Alexis, Tara, Charles Francis and Elizabeth Rice; stepfather of Martin, James, Michael and Patrick O'Dea, Mary Jo Beyer and Kathy Donath; also survived by 23 step-grandchildren and 13 step-great-grandchildren; brother of Richard (Wanda) Carr and the late Luella Chrisler, Marian Martin, Frank and Douglas Carr; son of the late James Earl and Florence Carr. Friends may call Sunday only, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 AM at Trinity United Methodist Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005. Catalfamo, Carmen F. May 19, 2005, of Buffalo, NY beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Grillo) Catalfamo; dearest father of Susan (James) Lauffenburger, Franklin (Carol) Catalfamo and Camille (Robert) Cardarella; grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren; brother of Phyllis Fonzi, Margaret Olsen and Anthony (Patricia) Catalfamo. Friends received Saturday and Sunday 5-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where services will be held Monday at 11:15 and in St. Margaret's R.C. Church at 12 noon. Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/20/2005 - 5/21/2005. Frost, Dolores S. (Rosinski) May 19, 2005; beloved wife of Thomas; dear mother of Beverly (Joe) McAndrew, Debbie (Rick) Conrad and Mike Frost; grandmother of Shawn, Megan, Travis, Heather, Colleen and Ashley; sister of Dorothy Rhodes, Joe (Terry) Krawczyk and the late Ann Fino, Tony, Al and Ed Krawczyk, Stevie Kazmierczak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 1949 Clinton St. (3 blocks West of S. Ogden St.) Monday 9:00 AM and St. Bernard's Church 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Family present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005. Gary, Anna M. (Uhall) May 19, 2005, beloved wife of the late Frank; dear mother of Robert, James, Barbara and the late Thomas Gary; dear sister of John and the late Joseph, Steve, Andrew, Michael, Irene, William, Mary, Paul Uhall and Margaret Ugorcak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St. (near Grant) Monday 9 AM and Assumption Church at 9:30 AM. Friends are invited. Family will be present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Interment Brownsville, Pennsylvania. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/21/2005. Gaul, Florence (Zdunski) of Irving, formerly of Lackawanna, May 18, 2005, wife of the late Frederick J. Gaul; mother of Joan (Michael) Evancho, James (Kay), John (Marge), and Dennis Gaul; sister of Genevieve (Martin) Lane and predeceased by six brothers and sisters; also survived by 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 4-8 PM at the NORMAN E. GANNON & SONS, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 1075 Ridge Rd, Lackawanna (824-4000) where services will be held Monday at 9:45 AM and at Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 10:30 AM. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Gaul was a member of the South Buffalo Moose Club 'Moosette' and a retiree of MOOG in Elma. Memorials may be made to the 'The Cause for the Canonization of Fr Baker' and/or The Shrine of Our Lady of Hope in Tewksbury, MA. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005. George, Alice A. See Alice A. Barraclough notice. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005. Girst, Joyce A. (Greeley) Of Springville, NY, May 18, 2005; wife of the late Calvin H. Girst; mother of Jeffrey C. (Shari) Girst and Pamela S. (Jeffrey L.) Offhaus; grandmother of Garret and Jessica Girst; sister of the late Shirley (Justin) Fleissner; sister-in-law of Richard Girst; dear friend of Edward Kessler. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville, NY. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 3:30 from the First Presbyterian Church, 38 N. Buffalo St., Springville, NY. Expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers may be made to Hospice Foundation of WNY, Warm the Children's Fund Springville, NY or Roswell Park Cancer Institute Buffalo, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/20/2005 - 5/21/2005. Gray, William J. May 19, 2005 of Elma, NY; beloved husband of Judith C. (nee Chapman); dear father of Karen Gray, Germaine Scaglione, Margaret Gray and Kathleen (Matthew) Schermerhorn; dear grandfather of Sarah, Nicole, Paula, Megan, William, Jordan and Connor; brother-in-law of William (Loretta) Chapman; also survived by nephews. Funeral services Monday at 8:30 AM from the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, 825-5205 and in Queen of Heaven Church at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Memorials may be made in Bill's memory to St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, NY Published in the Buffalo News from 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005. Hubbard, Richard H. May 18, 2005, husband of Helen T. (Tymczyszyn) Hubbard; father of Brian (Kelly) Hubbard, Dianne (Paul) Markiewicz, Joanne Hubbard and Marianne(Joseph) Stenger; grandfather of Shana, Shawn, Brian, Kyle and Gabe. The family will be present to receive friends on Sunday from 11-12 Noon at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.),. Williamsville, where a funeral service will be held Sunday at Noon. Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/20/2005 - 5/21/2005. Ippolito, Orazio May 18, 2005; husband of Barbara (Russell) Ippolito; father of Crocifissa Janet (Frank) LaFata, Salvatore (Denise) Ippolito, Joseph (Jennifer) Ippolito, Maria (Mark) Harris and Orazio (Amy) Ippolito Jr.; stepfather of Fred and Ruth Blanton; grandfather of 13 grandchildren; brother of Rosario (late Calogera) Ippolito and the late Calogera, Antonio Ippolito; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at The PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave) where funeral services will be held Monday at 8:15 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Leo the Great Church at 9:15 AM. Interment Elmlawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005. 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. Kleinfelder, Sandra "Sandy" (Schoening) May 19, 2005, wife of Henry 'Hank' Kleindfelder Jr.; mother of Kristen, Andrea and Kara Kleinfelder; daughter of Bernice, and the late Norbert Schoening; sister of Debra (Gerry) Long, Albert (Victoria), Karl and David (Marie) Schoening; daughter-in-law of Henry and Diane Kleinfelder; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday from 3-7 at (West Seneca Chapel) THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME (same location as Sieck & Mast Funeral Home) 250 Orchard Park Rd., where services will be held Sunday evening at 6:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made in Sandy's name to Make a Wish Foundation of WNY. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005. Larimer, Rebecca S. "Becki" Of Amherst, NY, May 20, 2005, beloved mother of Brian Murtha and Joshua Senall; devoted companion of John Michael Senall; grandmother of three. Friends may call Sunday, 5-8 PM, at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, 9:30 AM, at Christ the King R.C. Church (please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Buffalo. Becky was very optimistic about life even as she suffered with a terminal illness. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/21/2005. Leaskey, Andrew D. Of Pinehurst, NC, May 18, 2005; former owner of Leaskey's Liquor Store in Salamanca; husband of Theresa; father of David (Colleen) Leaskey of Buffalo, Joseph (Ann) Leaskey of Pinehurst and the late Mark; grandfather of five grandsons and five great-granddaughters. Visitation will be Sunday, 3-6 PM at CASEY, HALWIG & HARTLE FUNERAL HOME, Olean. A Mass will be celebrated Monday at 10 AM at Transfiguration Church, Olean. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Salamanca Published in the Buffalo News on 5/21/2005. Liberatore Sr., Joseph Of Blasdell, NY, entered into rest suddenly May 19, 2005, beloved husband of Janice (nee Groves) Liberatore; devoted father of Joseph Jr. (Jennifer), Geoffrey, Amanda, Nicholas, Matthew Robinson and Heather McCawley; cherished Papa of J.T., Tyler and Christopher; loving son of Erminio and Mary (nee Coppola) Liberatore; dear brother of Maria (Sean) Hanley; also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. Relatives and friends may visit The LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd, near Lake Ave. on Saturday and Sunday from 4-8 PM where the funeral will be held on Monday morning at 8:15 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 9 o'clock. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005. Maslona, Gerald A. Of West Seneca, NY, May 19, 2005; beloved husband of Carolyn (Gerwitz) Maslona; dearest father of Peter and Serena Maslona; loving PopPa of Rayne Anthony Maslona; brother of Daniel (Dolores), Patricia Gavin, Richard (Jean), Robert (Linda) Maslona and the late Rosemary (Gerald) O'Rourke; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received on Sunday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Road, West Seneca, where services will be held Monday at 11:30 AM and from Fourteen Holy Helpers Church at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Buffalo appreciated. Arrangements by WILLIAM O'ROURKE FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005. Miller, Elsie D. (Dyer) May 20, 2005, beloved wife of the late William Miller Sr.; dearest mother of Corrine (Eugene) Cummings, Carol Sadowski, Linda, William Jr. and Robert (Annette) Miller; dear sister of Charles (Patricia), Ronald, William (Chris) and Kenneth (Roberta) Dyer; also survived by ten grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews. Services Monday at 8:45 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME INC., 3640 Clinton St. (1 block east of Union) and in St. Stanislaus Church at 9:30. Family will be present on Sunday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005. Moran, Lily May (Waddell) Of the Town of Cambria, May 19, 2005, age 101, wife of the late William F. Moran Sr.; mother of George (Edna) Moran, Frederick 'Mickey' (Judy) Moran, Eileen Hertel and the late William F. Moran Jr.; grandmother of Gary (Kay) Moran, Gregory (Sue) Moran, Lisa Moran, Patricia (William) Kemp, Joan (Ronald) Rocco, Mary Hertel, David Moran (Bonnie Grochala), Michael (Beth) Hertel, Ronald Hertel (Jill Wroblewski), Elaine Hertel (Sharon Calabrese), Steven (Wenda) Moran, William (Tiffany) Hertel, Timothy (Ann) Hertel and Paul (Deb) Moran; sister-in--law of Helen Moran and mother-in-law of the late Barbara G. Moran; also survived by 25 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES INC., 3648 Ransomville Rd., Ransomville, Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 23 at 10 AM from st. John's Episcopal Church, 431 Lake St., Wilson, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Community Missions, Niagara Falls, St. John's Episcopal Church, Wilson, NY or Niagara Hospice. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/21/2005. Mowatt, Dorene J. (Rose) Of Clarence, NY May 19, 2005; wife of John S. Mowatt; mother of Linda (David) Hees, Susan (Juan) Adrover, Donalyn (Michael) Saia; grandmother of David, Andrew, Timothy and Jeremy; also survived by three cousins. No prior visitation. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday at the Harris Hill United Methodist Church, 8495 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church or Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Arrangements by the DANZER & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005. O'Malley, Joseph W. May 20, 2005, dear father of Maureen (Paul) Rybczynski, Sheila Doyle (George Harrigan) and Linda O'Malley; loving grandfather of Paul (Maureen) Rybczynski, Liza (John) McKee, Sarah (fiance Mark) Rybczynski, Kevin Rybczynski, Kelly and Timothy Doyle, Jacquelyn, McKenzie and Mariah Crawford; great-grandfather of Marin, Anna and Noah. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd., Tuesday at 8:45 AM and from St. Ambrose Church at 9:30 AM. Friends may call Sunday from 7-9 PM and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Joe was a member of the Sr. K of C Father Baker Council, a WWII Army veteran Pacific Theatre and a retiree of the Bethlehem Steel Co. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/21/2005 - 5/23/2005. Panepento, Angela R. (Mauri) May 17, 2005, of Williamsville, NY, beloved wife of the late Samuel R. Panepento; daughter of the late Louis and Sadie Mauri; dearest mother of Louis (Cheryl Joy), Deborah (Ed) Kilgore, Angela (Darryl) Colosi and Samuel (Sally) Panepento Jr.; loving grandmother of Shannon, Maria, Darryl, Juliana, Pierson, Sarah and Marnique; sister of Josephine Ciccia; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Monday at 9:15 and in St. Margaret's Church at 10. Angela was the Music Director at St. Margaret's Church. Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/20/2005 - 5/22/2005. Piwowarski, Jan May 19, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved husband of the late Mary; dearest father of the late Roseann; dear brother of Kazimiera Bujak, Mary Pietraszek of Australia; Joseph and Franciczek of Poland; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Saturday and Sunday 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 Monday at 8:45 AM and from St. Adalbert Basilica at 9:30 AM. Interment St. Augustine Cemetery. Mr. Piwowarski was a retiree of Harrison Radiator. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005. Pugash, Ruth E. May 19, 2005, resident of Canterbury Woods, beloved wife of the late Abram Pugash; loving mother of Meryl (Michael) Bralower of Boston, MA., James Z. (Stephanie) Pugash of Tiburon, CA. and Melissa Pugash of Los Angeles, CA.; grandmother of Jennifer and Robert Andrew Bralower, Andy, Toby and Ali Pugash. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 10:00 AM from Temple Beth Am, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Abram and Ruth E. Pugash Family Fund Award, c/o, Jewish Family Services, 70 Barker St., Buffalo, NY 14209. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, INC. For online tributes go to www.mesnekoff.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/20/2005 - 5/21/2005. Ricotta, Sylvia R. RICOTTA----Sylvia R. Age 70 in Scottsdale, AZ; May 19, 2005; formerly of Buffalo, NY; wife of Sam; mother of Cindy (Joe) Wasinger and Pamela (Robert) Gallagher; grandmother of Bradi Riggins, John (Kate) Riggins; great-grandmother of Jolie Riggins. Friends may call 6-8 PM today at MESSINGER MORTUARY, 7601 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale, AZ ( (480) 945-9521). Funeral service 4:00 PM Sunday, May 22, 2005 also at the mortuary. Family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Assn., 1028 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85006. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/21/2005. Sacha, Stan W. May 20, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved husband of Gloria (Wojcieszak); father of Bob (Regina Schrambling) and Patty (Bob) Fontneau; grandfather of Matt and Harry; brother of John (Mary) and the late Adam; brother-in-law of Helen Sacha and Joseph (Stell) Andrycha. Friends may call Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9, at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 9. Mass of Christian Burial in St. John the Baptist RC Church, (Highland and Englewood Aves.), Tuesday at 9:30. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/21/2005 - 5/23/2005. Sarago, Clara (Wentzel) May 20, 2005, beloved wife of the late Anthony 'Nino' Sarago; dear mother of Joseph Sarago and MaryEllen (Michael A. Jr.) Di Vincenzo; dearest grandmother of Michael A. III and Anthony DiVincenzo; sister of the late Irene (late Irving) Hangauer, Charles L. 'Carly' and Charlotte Wentzel. Friends received at the MICHAEL A. DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St., Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where prayers will be said Monday morning at 9, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 9:30. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005. Skolen, Julian D. Of West Seneca, NY, May 19, 2005; beloved husband of Anastasia 'Nancy' (Olszewski) Skolen; dearest father of Christopher, David and Michael (Maranda) Skolen; son of the late Julian and Wanda (Dobiesz) Skolen; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends received Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC , 1340 Union Rd., West Seneca where funeral will be held Monday at 9AM and from St. John Vianney Church at 9:30. Online directions and condolences at www.curtinfuneralhome.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005. Tenser, Sadie (Schwartz) May 19, 2005, of Springville, NY, wife of the late Carl H. Tenser; mother of Richard (Janet) and Paul (Frances) Tenser; also survived by eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild; sister of Anne Katz. A private service was held at the convenience of the fmaily. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home, Springville, NY. Arrangements by SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/21/2005. Tombolesi Jr., Olinto May 20, 2005, of Kenmore, NY, beloved father of Nancy (Robert) LaVango and Michael (Lisa) Tombolesi; grandfather of Robert, David (Paula), Amy, Jenna; great-grandfather of Randy and Angelina; brother of Rose Rigoli and the late Joseph and Cesare (Rita) Tombolesi; survived by several nieces and nephews; dearest friend of Mary Vetrano. Friends received Monday 4-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where services will be held Tuesday at 9:15 AM and in St. Timothy Church at 10:00. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005. Walter, David Scott May 19, 2005; beloved husband of Linda Walter; dear father of David Walter, Michelle Fagyas, Lynn White and Samantha Walter; grandfather of six grandchildren; brother of Robert (Ruth), Shirley (Bill) Short. The family will receive friends for memorial visitations at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Sunday from 2-4 PM, where a Memorial service will be held immediately following at 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory to Juvenile Diabetes Association. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/21/2005.