OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 25 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 Armenia, Pierina (Stevanato) May 24, 2005, beloved wife of the late George Armenia; dear mother of Maria (Anthony) Visco; dearest nonna of Paul and Michael Visco; sister of Tommaso (Resi) Stevanato of Italy and Mirella (Gastone) Marazzato of Australia; predeceased by five brothers and two sisters. The family will be present at the MICHAEL A. DIVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St., Thursday from 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Angels Church, 348 Porter Ave., Friday morning at 10:00 AM. Please assemble at Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/25/2005 - 5/26/2005. Banas, Robert F. Suddenly, of Elma, May 22, 2005; devoted father of Craig and Kimberly (Jason) Tront; loving grandfather of Dillon and Makenna; dear brother of Thomas (Sylvia) and the late Henry (Adrienne); also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation with family in The EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew, Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in Annunciation Church, 7580 Clinton St., Elma, Friday at 10:00 AM. Please assemble at Church. Mr. Banas was an Army veteran and an employee of Moog. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/24/2005 - 5/25/2005. Bielawa, Alice L. (Wojtowicz) May 24, 2005, Beloved wife of the late Henry B. Bielawa; dear daughter of the late Phillip and Katherine (Ostrowski) Wojtowicz; sister of the late Alfred (Mary Ann) Wojtowicz and the late Emily (late Edward) Kosieracki; survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the MATTHEW C. OKONIEWSKI FUNERAL HOME INC., 1168 Walden Ave. at Gualbert Friday at 9:30 AM in St. John Gualbert Church at 10 AM. Family present Wednesday and Thursday 4-8 PM. Mrs. Bielawa was a member of The Cheektowaga Seniors. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/25/2005 - 5/26/2005. Birtz, Marion D. (Howarth) May 23, 2005, of Pocasset, MA, formerly of Grand Island, mother of Stephen A. (Patricia-Giordano) Birtz of Grand Island and Larry K. Birtz of Florida; grandmother of Jason A. (Jennifer) Birtz; sister of James Howarth, of South Easton, MA. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave., Buffalo 14214. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/25/2005. Blanchard, Jennifer Of Brant, NY, May 23, 2005, daughter of the late Charles and Phyllis (Ellis) Blanchard; good friend of Antoinette Sicurella; sister of Rick (Marie) Blanchard; niece of Joseph Ellis; survived by one niece and two nephews. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 Main St., Angola, NY where prayers will be said Thursday a 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Brant, NY. Memorials may be made to Headway for the Brain Injured. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/24/2005 - 5/25/2005. Brennan, Patrick W. May 23, 2005, of Blasdell, NY, beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Lichon); dearest father of Patrick (Mary), Kenneth (Jeannette Doran), Michael and Terence (Lynn); survived by eight grandchildren and one great-grandson; son of the late Patrick J. and Anna (nee English) Brennan; brother of Alfred (Elizabeth), Alice (Donald) Beiger and the late John, Mary (late Nicholas) Christiano, Emma (late Sam) Fitzpatrick, Michael, Kenneth and Nelson (late Patricia); also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Friday morning at 9 and from Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 9:30. Mr. Brennan was a member of Steelworkers Local #2604 and WWII Veteran. Flowers gratefully declined. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/24/2005 - 5/25/2005. Brown, Veronica (Kelly) May 22, 2005, age 85, of Tonawanda, wife of the late Thomas S. Brown; mother of Patricia Ritch (Lew DiPietro), Thomas (Mary) and Jeffrey (Debra) Brown; grandmother of Carrie and Devon Ritch, Andrew, Emily, Ethan, Morgan and Taylor Brown. Friends may call from 3-7 PM on Wednesday only at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME INC., Adam and Seymour Sts., Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM Thursday at St. Amelia R.C. Church on Eggert Road. Friends invited. Complete obituary, condolences and directions at www.hampfuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/24/2005 - 5/25/2005. Crandall, Robert L. May 23, 2003. Beloved husband of Rose D. (nee Ellison) Crandall; loving father of Kathlyn, Colleen, Michelle, Robert Jr., Brenda, Mickey, Joseph, Katie and Robert III; also survived by several grandchildren; one brother, Jay and two sisters. The family will be present Thursday from 2-4 and 7-8 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 6050 Transit Rd., where funeral services will follow at 8 PM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/25/2005 - 5/26/2005. Gervase, Frank F. May 24, 2005. Beloved husband of 52 years to Eleanore (nee Rogowski); dearest father of Victor (Kathie), the late Nicholas, John (Marlene), Frank (Leslie), Lillian (Ron) Smith, Penny (Frank) Summers and Patti (Dan) Hamelin of Ontario; grandfather of Robyn, Bonnie, Ashlee, Nicholas Gervase, 11 grandchildren and great-grandfather of Alexis; brother of Lucille Powers, Marie Keem, Santina Gervase and pre-deceased by two brothers and seven sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Thursday 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 Friday at 9 AM and from Queen of Martyrs Church at 9:30 AM. Interment in St. Adalbert Cemetery. Mr. Gervase was an Army veteran in WW II. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Hospice Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/25/2005 - 5/26/2005. Goinski, Richard J. May 24, 2005; husband of the late Florence (nee Legierski); brother of Irene (Matthew) Serwacki and the late Vincent and Laurie Goinski; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral from The PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd (2 blocks east of Dick Rd) Saturday 9:30 AM and Our Lady Help of Christians Church at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Family present Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Richard was an active member of PBA. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/25/2005 - 5/26/2005. Hamilton, Carol D. Gooden Passed away May 22, 2005; daughter of Lucy Quarles Gooden and the late Rev. James Gooden; mother of Robert Lee Hamilton and Danielle Janez Racquel Hamilton; grandmother of Bruce Elijah Isaiah Glascoe; sister of Lenora (Edward) Robinson, James R. (Deborah) Gooden, Brenda Michelle (Gregory) Howze and Joyce Marie Gooden; Carol also is survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. There will be no prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services held Saturday at 11 o'clock in the Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 179 E. Ferry St., Buffalo, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/25/2005. Herb, Christina Elizabeth "Betty" May 22, 2205, age 85, of Pittsburgh PA., formerly of Miramar FL., New Port Richey, FL., Lakeview NY and Bethel Park, PA. Wife of the late Harold 'Jack' Herb; beloved mother of Donna Lu Skinnell of Bethel Park and Nancy (Geoffrey) Wells of Augusta, GA.; sister of Lois Higerd of Florida; grandmother of John, David, Richard Wells, Jim and Christina Skinnell; also six great-grandchildren. Friends received Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall PA., where services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM. Contributions may be made to Family Hospice Palliative Care, 250 Mt. Lebanon Blvd., Ste. 203, Pittsburgh PA., 15234 or Presbyterian Church of Seven Springs, 4651 Little Rd., New Port Richey FL., 34655. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/25/2005. Howard, John W. Suddenly May 23, 2005; at age 22; beloved son of Gary W. and Nellie (nee Outten) Howard; dearest brother of Gary W. Howard, TammyJo (Bob Wynn) McCauley, Amanda S., Jeremy J. Howard and James Jones; uncle of Michael and Brandon. The family will be present on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. where funeral services will be held on Friday at 12 PM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 5/25/2005. Irwin-Cerone, Joan N. May 22, 2005, age 34, of Colden, NY, beloved wife of Michael J. Cerone, III; devoted mother of Aurora; daughter of Edward and Reiko Asamatsu Irwin; daughter-in-law of Michael J. Jr. and Jacqueline Kowitz Cerone; sister of Margaret Irwin (Gary Golub), Josephine (Gregory) Konvinse, Michael, Patrick and David (Jacqueline) Irwin; sister-in-law of Edward (Fiancee Michelle Triscari) and Scott (Robyn) Cerone; also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation with family Thursday 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 Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's R.C. Church, 23 Church St., Silver Springs, NY, on Friday at 11:00 AM. Flowers accepted. Memorials can be made to Roswell Park Ride for Roswell 'End of Cycle for Sarcoma' Team. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/24/2005 - 5/25/2005. Jackson, Gwendolyn M. May 20, 2005. The family will receive friends Friday 10 AM at THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC., 995 Genesee St. where funeral services will follow at 11 AM. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/25/2005. Jackson, Maggie (Jones) Entered into rest May 20, 2005; at age 92; in Lackawanna, NY after a brief illness; beloved wife of the late Leo Jackson; devoted mother of the late Theodore (Ruby), Hattie Brant (late Essit), Dorothy E. Jones (late Y.B.), Dolores Wright (the late Herbert), Pauline Allen (Aaron) also survived by 29 grandchildren; 117 great-grandchildren; 27 great-great grandchildren and one great-great-great grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 7-9 PM at BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOME, 347 Peckham St., Buffalo. Funeral services held Friday at 11 AM from Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 77 Wasson Ave., Lackawanna NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/25/2005. Janish, Alma G. Williard Of Cowlesville, NY, May 24, 2005, beloved wife of Frank Janish Jr. and the late Richard Converse; mother of Nancy Converse, Harold (Christine) Janish, Barbara Frisby (Gary Gaydek), Ronald (Dianne) Janish, Donna (Solon) Barnard and the late Emily Converse; sister of the late Emma Eastwood, Oscar Williard and Frances Kidder; also survived by 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the MARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 135 Main St, Attica where funeral service will be held Friday at 11 AM. Memorials to Bennington Historical Society. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/25/2005. Kocir, Anneliese (Neumeyer) Of Kenmore, NY, May 21, 2005, beloved wife of the late Alois Kocir; dear mother of Thomas A. (Lynda) Kocir, Sonia M. (Patrick) Kelly and Karin K. Kocir; grandmother of Jennifer, Alexandria, Nicholas and Alexis; great-grandmother of Manny. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St. Paul's Church (Kenmore), Friday morning at 9:15. Memorials to Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Arrangements ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/25/2005. Kraft, Michael Matthew 52 of 152 Silver Birch Lane, Mt. Holly, NC 28120; May 16, 2005, after a lengthy illness; native of Buffalo, NY; husband of Diane Kraft; father of Thomas Michael Kraft and Audrey Lee Kraft all of Mt. Holly, NC; son of Eugene and Fay Mann Kraft of Buffalo; brother of Christine Kraft and Gary (Pamela) Kraft all of Buffalo; also survived by three nieces of Buffalo, NY. Memorial service to be held at a later date. Arrangements by McLEAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS of Belmont, NC. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/25/2005 - 5/26/2005. Krebs, Virginia Ann (Coad) of Springville, NY, formerly of Amherst, NY, May 23, 2005, wife of the late Wilfred J. Krebs; mother of Mary T. (Thomas) Adams, William J. (Virginia) Krebs and Suzanne M. (David) Mervine; grandmother of ten grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; sister of Veronica McKeone, William Coad and the late Estelle Ferry, Jack and Robert Coad, and Sr. Stella Martin Coad. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville, NY. Friends are invited to assemble at St. Leo the Great Church, Sweet Home Road, Amherst, for a Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday morning at 9:00. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Carmelite Monastery, 75 Carmel Road, Buffalo, NY 14214. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/24/2005 - 5/25/2005. Larkin, Antionette M. (Sullivan) May 20, 2005, mother of Robert V. Larkin; grandmother of Cassidy Larkin. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.) Williamsville, where a Memorial Service will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Friends are invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/24/2005 - 5/25/2005. Lettman, Judith May 22, 2005, in Plantation, FL, wife of the late Albert Lettman; beloved mother of Sheldon (Suzanne) Lettman of Tamarac, FL, Robert (Andrea) Lettman of Plantation, FL and Marilyn Lettman of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, daughter of the late Morris and Lena Cohen; loving sister of Anita and Sanford Cohen and the late Seymour, Irwin and Arlene Cohen; grandmother of Jeffery, Brian, Alyssa, Jennifer, and Aaron Lettman; aunt of Sandra (Doug) Rein, Stephen Cohen and Debra Feldman; also survived by great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 11 AM at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8630 Transit Rd. (1 mi. north of Maple Rd. just past Klein), East Amherst. Memorials may be made to the donors choice. For on line tributes, go to www.mesnekoff.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/24/2005 - 5/25/2005. Liolios, Athanasios May 23, 2005, beloved husband of Elisa (nee Shioumis); dear father of Chrisanthe Liolios, Voula (Nikos) Kombatsiaris, Effie (William) George, James, Lee (Kathryn) Liolios; grandfather of Eleni, Eliza, Elizabeth and Stephen; brother of Katina (Adam) Gogos and the late Margarita and Evdoxia. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.), where funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 AM and from the Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation at 10 AM. The Trisagion service will be held Wednesday at 7:30 PM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/24/2005 - 5/25/2005. LoTempio, Robert W. May 22, 2005. Husband of Linda (Marsh) LoTempio; father of Robert W. LoTempio, Jr., Heidi LoTempio, Matthew LoTempio; step-father of Brian (Billie) Marsh, Christine (Timothy) Basham, Stephaine Lyon, Beth A. (Christopher) Bond; grandfather of 14 grandchildren; son of Joseph and Rosemarie (Dougherty) LoTempio; brother of Eugene (Jay) LoTempio, Linda (Thomas) Scott, Mary (Paul) Hojnacki, JoMarie (Dave) Giardina; also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Thursday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.), where funeral services will be held Friday at 8:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Rose of Lima Church (Parker & Parkside Aves.) at 9:30 AM. Interment Arlington National Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/25/2005 - 5/26/2005. Meidenbauer, Doria C. (Radder) May 24, 2005, of Varysburg, NY, formerly of Lancaster, NY, beloved wife of Clifford Meidenbauer; devoted mother of Randall (Bernice) and Scott (Patricia) Meidenbauer; loving grandmother of Eric (Heidi) and Lindsay Meidenbauer; dear sister of John (Ann) Radder, Arlene (James) Gasko, Robert (Eleanor) and Gerald (late Pearl) Radder, Judith (Thomas) VanCamp and the late Edwin, Leslie, Herman, Howard, Ellsworth, Clifford, Charles and Donald Radder, Mildred Kale and Eleanor Salmon; sister-in-law of Virginia (Steve) Krempa and the late Myrtle Repka, Phyllis Root and Phillip 'Ed' Meidenbauer; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation with family Wednesday, June 1, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora, where funeral services will be held Thursday, June 2, at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions in Doris' memory can be made to Wyoming Community Hospital Foundation, 400 N. Main St., Warsaw, NY 14569. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/25/2005 - 5/30/2005. Nettles, Julia W. (Williams) May 20, 2005. Beloved wife of Henry L. Nettles; mother of Maryam Ogbu, Alan H. Nettle of Miami FL., Darryl G. Nettles of Nashville TN.; sister of Clintella McFarland of Summerlee W.V., Fannie E. Martin of Buffalo, Sarah F. Williams of Buffalo, Jacqueline Albert of Pittsburgh PA. and Rev. W. Samuel Williams Jr. of Pittsburgh PA.; grandmother of six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Friday at 11 AM funeral to follow at 12 Noon from the Pleasantgrove Baptist Church, 226 Cedar St. Arrangements by BRAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES, 347 Peckham St. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/25/2005. Norman, Estelle "Sally" (Pajura) May 23, 2005, beloved wife of the late Frank; dear mother of Donna Papaj and the late Ronald (Marilyn) Norman; loving grandmother of Norman (Kim), David (Andrea), James, Amy, Ronald (Jeanette) and Sally and seven great-grandchildren; dear sister of Stefan (Angie) Toman, Mary (late Laverne) Walters and the late Helen (Henry) Iwanicki, Julia (Clifford) Austin and Anthony (Loretta) Toman; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St. (near Grant) Thursday 9 AM and Assumption Church at 9:30. Friends are invited. Family will be present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mrs. Norman was a member of the Polish Cadets and the Parish Rosary Society. Donations may be made to the Assumption Church Preservation Fund. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/24/2005 - 5/25/2005. Obenauer, Patricia A. (McManus) May 22, 2005, wife of Donald Obenauer; mother of Donna (Russell) Wik; grandmother of Karen, Patricia and Michael Wik. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, 5541 Main St., (at Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville, where a funeral service will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/24/2005 - 5/25/2005. Pace, Judith G. Vasi "Judy" Of Kenmore, May 24, 2005; beloved wife of John Pace; dear mother of Mary A. (Brian) Fogarty-Baty, John F. (Cheryl) Pace; Nana to Madison, Brianna Pace, Derek, Stephen, Gabrielle Fogarty; step-grandmother of Courtney, Brandon and Callie Baty; sister of Rosemarie (Rocco) Gonnella and the late Gerald (Debbie) Vasi; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where funeral will be held Friday at 10:00 AM. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Pauls R.C. Church at 10:30 AM. Interment Elmlawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/25/2005 - 5/26/2005. Quale, Pat May 23, 2005; beloved husband of Louise (nee Salvatore); dearest father of Michael (Barbara), Judith Stewart and Kenneth; grandfather of four; great-grandfather of three; brother of two brothers and one sister. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10:45 AM from St. Gregory the Great Church, Williamsville. There is no prior visitation. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, 14227. Arrangements by the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 5/25/2005. Vallon, Sandy A. (Robichaud) May 24, 2005. Beloved daughter of Arthur R. Robichaud and the late Patricia Schrum; cherished wife of Robert R. Vallon; dearest mother of Jamie Carnes, Robin, Jennifer and Rebecca Vallon; dear grandmother of Nicole Vallon, Grant, Isabella, Dempsey and Damon Delbert; beloved sister of John (Janice) Robichaud, Dawn (Kevin) Lewandowski and Tommy Robichaud; dearest niece of Marilyn Kurz; beloved aunt of Michael and Christina Robichaud. The family will be present to receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 569 Cleveland Dr., where funeral services will be held on Friday at 9:15 AM and from Infant of Prague Church at 10:00 AM. Online guest register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 5/25/2005. Wick, Edward R. Of Orchard Park, NY, May 24, 2005; beloved husband of the late Ame R. (Jarmusz) Wick; father of Nancy A. (Donald) Camillo and Alan E. (Maryann) Wick; also survived by six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; brother of Dorothy Wick. The family will receive friends Thursday 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday 9:30 AM in Nativity of Our Lord Church. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/25/2005 - 5/26/2005. Zeiner, Marguerite B. May 21, 2005, Age 89, of Ithaca, formerly of East Aurora; Survivors include two sons, Richard (Alyce) Zeiner and Thomas (Kimberly) Zeiner; a daughter, Elizabeth Anne Zeiner; a brother, Benjamin (Margaret) Boynton; seven grandchildren, Dana, Christopher, Matthew, Katherine and William Zeiner, Charles and Marguerite Melonic. Memorial Service, Wednesday at 2:00 PM at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Orchard Park. Burial will be at Lakeview Memorial Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Heifer Project. Arrangements were completed by HERSON FUNERAL HOME, Ithaca. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/24/2005 - 5/25/2005. Zimpfer III, Edward L. In Millbrae, CA, May 21, 2005, dearest son of Doreen and late Edward L. Zimpfer Jr.; beloved father of Adam, Jarrod and Amanda Zimpfer; grandfather of Sydney, Carolyn and Olivia; loving brother of Christine (Russell) Pieri, Mary (David) Wasilewski, Gretchen Burgess, William (Deborah) Zimpfer, Peter Zimpfer, Paula (Bernard) Kolber, Katrina (Timothy) Foster; survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 Pm at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY, where prayers will be offered Saturday at 9 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian burial from Christ the King R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers memorials to the charity of your choice. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/25/2005 - 5/27/2005.