OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 22 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 Abramowski, Virginia H. (Harla) May 21, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late Edwin; dearest mother of David (Lillian), Audrey Slinkard and Nancy (Gregory) Armbruster; dear grandmother of six grandchildren; sister of Edward Harla, Helen (Stephen) Majchrzak, Chester (Shirley) Harla and the late Joseph Harla; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Monday 6-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.) where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 AM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/22/2005. Acharya, Arun May 21, 2005, beloved husband of Harsha Acharya; devoted father of Namita (Ian) Thomas and Mrinal (Dr. Nishi Harvey) Acharya; son of Samrath and the late Harikrishna R. Acharya; loving grandfather of Aris, Omkaar and Anya Acharya; dear brother of Usha Vyas, Niranjan (Vishaka) Acharya, Jyoti (Bharat) Desai, Bharati (Vinod) Rawal and Bharat (Linda) Acharya; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Sunday from 12-2 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Parker Blvd.) where Funeral Services will be held at 2 PM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Acharya's name to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 5/22/2005. Applewhite, Jerry D. May 19, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved son of Hattie and the late Edward; loving father of Randolph and Everett; brother of Thomas (Wende), Paul (Zoraida), Bettie, Dorothy, David, Stevie (Carmela), Barry, Iris and Nina and the late Joe E. and John R.; loving companion of Doris Farrell; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to a Memorial Service, Monday 7 PM at the LINK-FOX & LUKA FUNERAL HOME (355 Grant St.). Published in the Buffalo News on 5/22/2005. Askey, Dale L. May 20, 2005, beloved son of James F. and Diane Askey; dear brother of Drew E. Askey; grandson of Monte L. and Betty J. Shuff and the late Dale F. and Irene V. Askey; loving boyfriend of Amanda R. Colton. Friends may call Monday 1-4 and 7-9 PM at the ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst (one mile north of Maple just past Klein). Funeral Services will be held Tuesday 11 AM at Pendleton Center United Methodist Church, 6864 Campbell Blvd., Pendleton. Memorials to Starpoint Art Courtyard, c/o Mrs. Colton, 4463 Mapleton, Lockport, NY 14094. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/22/2005 - 5/23/2005. 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. Bowman, John P. May 20, 2005 at 92 years old, of Hamburg, NY; beloved husband of the late Sophia 'Chubby' 'Marge' (Soda) Bowman; brother of the late Francis (Melissa) and the late William (Josephine) Bowman; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends today from 3-7 PM at the Orchard Park Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6170 West Quaker St. (Rt. 20A) where Funeral Services will be held on Monday morning at 9:15 and followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Bernadette's Church at 10 o'clock. Friends invited. Mr. Bowman was the oldest living member of the Operating Engineers Local #17, a retired employee of Holmes & Murphy Inc. of Orchard Park and a veteran of WWII. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/22/2005. 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. 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. Chruscicki, Frances (Rusiniak) May 21, 2005; beloved wife of the late William Chruscicki; devoted mother of June (John) Pajak; loving grandmother of Jack (Lynne) Pajak, Jill (Kevin) Crist and five great grandchildren; dear aunt of Michael (Lisa) Chruscicki and William (Bonny) Chruscicki and the late Candace Kupka. Visitation with family in The EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel, 4125 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (at Genesee St.), Tuesday at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/22/2005 - 5/23/2005. Decker, Karen A. (Bauer) Of Hamburg, NY, May 20, 2005, loving mother of Thomas, Ian and Eric Decker; former wife of Bruce Decker; dear daughter of Donald E. Bauer and the late Janice (nee Harben) Bauer; dear sister of Donna (Tim) Jerome, Cheryl Black and Sandra (Robert) Schichtel; also survived by a large loving family and many dear friends. Family will be present to receive friends Monday from 4-8 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 held Tuesday morning at 11:00. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/22/2005 - 5/23/2005. Farrell, Esther L. (Aldridge) May 19, 2005, age 77, wife of the late Earl 'Smokey' Farrell; beloved mother of Janice (Danny) Killinger, Joyce (Jay) Boone, Judy (Gary) Rocco and Jennine (Richard) Berg; dear sister of Catherine Phillips, Pricilla Farrell and Ruth Wood; grandmother of Stephanie Killinger, Isreal, Michael and Laura Boone, Thomas, Geno and Matthew Rocco, Vicki and Becky Berg; great-grandmother of Meghan Boone; sister-in-law of Eugene, James, Albert, Raymond Farrell and June Wood and the late Leonard and John Farrell. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by BRUNNER FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/22/2005. 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. 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. Geary, Lyle (McLean) Of Williamsville, NY, formerly of Ormond Beach, FL, May 19, 2005, beloved wife of the late John V. Geary; cherished mother of Lyle G. (Philip) Toohey and J. Douglas (Sarah Doolittle) Geary; grandmother of Brian C. and Eileen J. Toohey, John A. and Laura M. Geary. No prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be held Tuesday, May 24, 10 AM at St. Bernadette Church, 5930 South Abbott Rd., Orchard Park. Friends invited. Memorials may be made in Lyle's name to Canterbury Woods, 705 Renaissance Dr., Williamsville, NY 14221. Arrangements by THE F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/22/2005 - 5/23/2005. George, Alice A. See Alice A. Barraclough notice. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005. Gmerek, Robert S. Of Jamestown, NY, Tuesday May 17, 2005, age 64; husband of Kathy Anderson Gmerek; father of Mande Gmerek of Sanborn, NY, Renee Freer of Cheektowaga and Robert S. Gmerek Jr., US Army, stationed in Iraq; grandfather of five grandchildren, Alan, Travis, Richard, Casey and Bethany; brother of Constance Blahowicz of East Aurora and Jeffrey Gmerek of Cheektowaga; son of the late Stanley and Florence Siwek Gmerek; also survived by his previous wife Lela McCollum of Lewiston, NY. Friends received from 2-4 and 7-9 PM Sunday in The LIND FUNERAL HOME, 805 W. 3rd St., Jamestown, and for -1/2 hour prior to the Funeral service Held 10 AM Monday in the Zion Covenant Church, 520 Fairmount Ave., Jamestown. Burial in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Buffalo. Memorials may be made to Hospice Chautauqua County, 4840 West Lake Rd, Mayville NY 14757 Published in the Buffalo News on 5/22/2005. 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. Guzetta, Patricia (Reinhard) May 21, 2005, Of Eden, NY; beloved mother of Stacy Caimano and Serena Black; grandmother of Jessica, Bailey and Madelyn; daughter of Edward and Phyllis Reinhard; sister of Jeffrey, Michael (Tammy) and David Reinhard; favorite niece of Sharon Hawley. A Memorial Mass will be offered Monday morning at 10:00 from Immaculate Conception Church, Eden, NY. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Arrangements by WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, North Collins, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/22/2005. Hartings, Sister Rosemary Of Stella Niagara, NY, May 18, 2005; daughter of the late Joseph and Christine Hartings; sister of Edward (Geneva) Hartings, Richard Hartings, Joan Grady and the late Agnes, Dorothy, Eleanor, Rita, Norbert and Raymond; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present at Stella Niagara, 4421 Lower River Rd., after 2 PM on Sunday, where a prayer service will be held at 7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the Sisters Chapel at Stella Niagara on Monday at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Stella Niagara Health Center, 4421 Lower River Rd., Stella Niagara, NY 14144. Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/22/2005. Heffley, Mildred P. Smith May 21, 2005, wife of the late Walter J. Heffley; mother of John R. (Carol) and Peter J. Heffley; sister of the late Howard and Dr. John L. Smith; also survived by nieces and nephews. A private Funeral Service and Interment was held in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC. Gifts in Mrs. Heffley's memory to the Ronald McDonald House, 780 West Ferry, Buffalo 14222 would be appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/22/2005 - 5/23/2005. Hughes, Thomas M. May 20, 2005, beloved husband of Linda (nee Guzzo); dear step-father of Michelle (Thomas) Lloyd and Brian Towner; son of Cecile Marie and the late Robert Hughes; grandfather of Natalie and Jacob; brother of Robert, James (Geri) and John Hughes. The family will be present to receive friends Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Plvd.) where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:30 AM. On line register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/22/2005 - 5/23/2005. 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. Jackson, Mary O. May 17, 2005. Family will receive friends Monday 10 AM at Bethel A.M.E. Church, East Ferry/Michigan Sts., where funeral service will follow at 11 AM. Interment in Ridgelawn Cemetery. Arrangements by H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY INC., 968 Jefferson Ave. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/22/2005. Jones, Wiley May 17, 2005, of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Monday 10 AM visitation. 11 AM Funeral Service will follow at State Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C., 234 Glenwood. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 E. Utica St. Interment Forest Lawn. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/22/2005. 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. Knight, Linda (Ray) Resident of Amberleigh Retirement Facility, Williamsville, NY. May 19, 2005, beloved wife of the late Louis Knight; sister of the late Marshall, Joseph, Eli and Josephine Rey; sister-in-law of Dorothy Rey; loving aunt of seven nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews; dear friend of Tillic and Irene LaVanche. No prior visitation. Funeral services private. If desired, memorials may be made in Linda's memory to the American Lung Association, National Processing Center, PO Box 7000, Albert Lea, MN 56007-8000. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 5/22/2005. Lagree, John P. Of Kenmore, May 20, 2005, beloved husband of the late Louise Recore Lagree; dear father of John M. of Lancaster; grandfather of Christine, Brian and Mark Lagree; brother of Leo (Laura), Leon (late Bernice) of Dannemora, Raymond (Elizabeth) Lagree, Rita (Frank) Labarre of Plattsburg, Francis (Shirley) Parent of Jacksonville, FL; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Sunday 7-9, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where Funeral will be held Tuesday at 9. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Andrews R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Final resting place Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/22/2005 - 5/23/2005. Lagree, Louise T. Recore Of Kenmore, Unexpectedly May 20, 2005, wife of the late John P. Lagree; dear mother of John M. of Lancaster; grandmother of Christine, Brian and Mark Lagree; predeceased by four brothers and four sisters. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Sunday 7-9, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where Funeral will be held Tuesday at 9. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Andrews R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Final resting place Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/22/2005 - 5/23/2005. 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. Light, Eleanor S. (Baker) Of Hamburg, NY, May 17, 2005; wife of the late Charles F. Light; mother of Steven (Sue) Light and the late Christopher (Kathy) Light; grandmother of Charles and Kacey Light; sister of Lou Alice Pierce and Rae Graham. Private services will be held by the family. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements by LAING FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/22/2005. Magee, Robert F. Of East Aurora, NY, on April 29, 2005 at age 91, beloved husband of 56 years of the late Emma Louise Clarke Magee; devoted father of David C. (Barbara) Magee and Douglas J. Magee; loving grandfather of Andrew (Elizabeth), Patrick and Christopher Magee and great-grandfather of Emma Elizabeth Magee; brother of Joseph (Gloria) Magee; predeceased by a brother, Jerome 'Jim' (late Clairose) Magee and a sister, Cappy Magee Dupong. Visitation with family Wednesday, May 25 from 4-8 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora where Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, May 26 at 11 AM. Mr. Magee was a decorated WWII veteran. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Assoc. of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Dr, Suite 6, Williamsville, NY 14221, Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14225 or The Wales Center Fire Dept., Big Tree Rd., Wales Center, NY 14169. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/22/2005 - 5/23/2005. Marks, Lucille May 18, 2005. The family will receive friends Monday 12 Noon. Funeral at 1 PM from Holy Temple Church of God in Christ, 572 Clinton St. Mrs. Marks was a West Seneca Developmental Center retiree. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES, 845-5545. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. 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. Newbold, James T. May 18, 2005; husband of the late Alice (nee Dibble); father of Alice Suzanne Gray and James R. (Mary) Newbold; brother of Charles (Carol) Newbold and the late William (Mildred) Newbold and Doris (Harold) Wilson; brother-in-law of Jessie Hill; survived by four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Oaklan, Marie I. May 21, 2005, beloved daughter of the late Byron and Viola Inderbitzen; dear mother of Michelle (John) McFaul, John, James and Maureen Oaklan; grandmother of Colin, Patrick and Matthew McFaul. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at the Shrine of St. John Neumann Chapel (Englewood and Belmont Ave.) Monday at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Arrangements by C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., ( 836-2935). Published in the Buffalo News on 5/22/2005. Palmer, Lois M. (Ross) May 20, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, beloved wife of the late Frank J.; mother of Gary J. (Judith), Larry C. (Karen) and Mark R. (Ann) Palmer; grandmother of Michelle, Marc and the late Jeffrey Palmer. The family will be present Monday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where Services will be held Tuesday morning at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/22/2005 - 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. Rumfola, Marie M. May 20, 2005 of Springville, NY, sister of Lillian (Jim) Beasley, Margaret (Hank) Lerminiaux and the late Anna Solari, Lloyd, Charles, Malyon, Grace Mack, and Joseph Rumfola. Friend are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday, May 28, 2005 from St. Aloysius Church Springville at 11:00 AM. Arrangements by SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/22/2005. Rynkowski, Ruth V. (Keicher) Of Chazy, NY, formerly of Alden, NY, May 20, 2005, beloved wife of Edward Rynkowski; dear mother of David (Kathy), Susan (Richard) Bierl, Elaine (Bruce) Mosher and Ann McNeil; also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial from Annunciation R.C. Church, Elma, NY, Wednesday at 10 AM. (Assemble at Church.) Family present at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Memorials may be made to the Chazy Fire Department. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/22/2005 - 5/23/2005. 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. Funeral home info Flowers Charities Shugarts, Eleanor E. May 20, 2005, of Buffalo, NY; wife of the late Raymond Shugarts and Harold Marr; survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Graveside services were private. Arrangements by The HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Slowik, Josephine B. (Kowalczyk) Of Lackawanna, NY, May 21, 2005; beloved wife of the late Joseph Slowik; dearest mother of Joseph (Judith); loving grandmother of Mark (Judith); devoted great-grandmother of Destiny Christina and Rhiannon Alyssa Slowik; sister of Stella (late Stanley) Madeja, Anna (late Joseph) Tokarczyk, Lottie (late Chester) Plandowski and the late Joseph (late Sophie), John (late Josephine), Stanley (late Helen) Kowalczyk, Helen (late Dominic) Marchetti and Edward (Dorothy) Kowalczyk; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at The (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 3450 South Park Ave., where prayers will be said Tuesday morning at 9:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Barbara's Church at 10:15. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/22/2005 - 5/23/2005. Straker, Alexandra E. "Sandi" (nee Kania) May 16, 2005. Beloved wife of Robert F. Straker; dearest mother of Robert C. (Mary) Straker; loving grandmother of Michael J. and Cheyenne Alexandra; sister of Ralph (Debbie) Kania and Arlene (Thomas) Kam; also survived by nieces and nephews. There will be no prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 27th at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. at 11:00 AM. Friends invited. If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 5/22/2005. Swartz Ph.D., Gordon E. May 19, 2005, beloved husband of E. June Swartz; dear father of Gary G. (Carol) Swartz and Karen J. (William) Root; grandfather of Derrick (Anne Marie) Swartz, Alyson (Donald) Molino, Jeffrey (Andrea) and Thomas Root; great-grandfather of Elizabeth Iris Swartz; brother of the late Bertha L. Miller and Alice R. Hippchen. Funeral Services private. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Arrangements by GEORGE ROBERTS & SONS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/22/2005. Threet, Barbara Ann (Ross) May 18, 2005. Relatives and friends may visit THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC., 995 Genesee St., Tuesday 1-5 PM and at MacAlpine Presbyterian Church, 2700 Bailey Ave., Wednesday 11 AM-12 Noon, where funeral services will immediate follow. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/22/2005. 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. VanGraafeiland, John D. May 18, 2005. Beloved companion of Teri Lynn Scheifla; dearest son of Marjorie and the late Ralph VanGraafeiland; dear brother of Kurt (Kathy) and Scott (Margie) VanGraafeiland; dear friend of Joyce A. Scheifla; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial gathering on Thursday at 7 PM from the Zurbrick-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 5615 Broadway, Lancaster N.Y. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 5/22/2005. Wagner, Carol A. (Sennott) May 20, 2005, wife of Roger W. Wagner Sr.; mother of Roger W. (Charlene) Wagner Jr. and Lorie (Todd) Adamzcak; grandmother of Bryan and Colin Wagner and Colby and Dillon Adamzcak; sister of John Sennott, Rita Juszczak, Kathy (Kenny) Meyer, Jerry (Nikki) Sennott, Patty (Edward) Skulski and Joe (Yvonne) Sennott; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Monday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.) Williamsville, where a Funeral Service will be held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Friends are invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/22/2005 - 5/23/2005. Winger, Douglas B. Age 59, entered into rest May 20, 2005 at the New York State Veterans Home, Batavia, NY, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis; son of the late Frederick and Constance (Bolton) Winger; loving father of Jodi (Scott) Walen of Londonderry, NH; dearest grandfather of Lea and Shannon; brother of Jean Bernecky of Williamsville, NY and the late Bruce Winger; also survived by nieces and nephews. Doug was a native of Clarence, NY, graduating from Clarence High School in 1965, he moved to Georgia in the 1980's. Doug leaves many dear friends in Georgia where he lived for 20 plus years prior to coming to the VA Home in Batavia last May. In his earlier years Doug loved hunting, fishing, golf, snowmobiling, photography and trap shooting. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1965 to 1967. Doug was a member of the Paralyzed Veterans of America in Augusta, GA and the Georgia Handicapped Sportsman Club. There are no prior calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday evening, May 26, at 7 PM in the First Baptist Church, 122 Main St., Akron, NY. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Burial at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Veterans Home, 220 Richmond Ave., Batavia, NY 14020 would be appreciated. Arrangements by BERNHARDT FUNERAL HOME, Akron, NY. ( 542-9522). Published in the Buffalo News from 5/22/2005 - 5/23/2005. Wolosz, Tess H. (Szczur) May 21 2005, wife of the late Chester; dear mother of Raymond (Eileen), Christine Drzewiecki, Rosanne (William) Thurber, Annette Wolosz and Judith (William) Gingrass; grandmother of nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sister of Jean Minor, Bernice Lynch, Rita Rejewski, Lottie Choczynski, Helen (Richard) Skomra, Joseph (Rosemarie) Szczur and the late Leo Szczur and Jane Stanek; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks East of Dick Rd.) Tuesday 9:45 and St. Barnabas Church 10 AM. Family present Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/22/2005 - 5/23/2005.