OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 29 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 Alvarez, Nery May 28, 2005, of Lackawanna, NY, Age 89, wife of the late Miguel Alvarez; mother of Michael A., Robert D., Steven J., Gloria, Victoria M. Lindstrom and Linda A. France; 10 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered Tuesday in St. Anthony's Church in Lackawanna. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Lackawanna. Born in Yauco, Puerto Rico, Mrs. Alvarez was a senior companion at West Seneca Developmental Center for fifteen years. She lived in God's Word in sharing and helping others. Active in her Church, she was a eucharistic minister, a member of the choir and a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. She was a sponsor of children in need and a translator for refugees and helped to place them. She was active in the Mexican Club, where her husband was one of the founders. She enjoyed traveling, reading, theater, music and gardening. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/29/2005 - 6/5/2005. Augustine, David W. May 22, 2005; beloved husband of the late Anita Augustine; dear brother of Beverly Kelley, Judy (Gerald) Spalti, Sandra (Michael) Thomas, Diane Augustine, Linda (Ronald) Yetter, Tom (Sandra) Augustine; also survived by many nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Arrangements by CUSACK FUNERAL HOME, 828-1846. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/29/2005. Bacheller, Lucille M. (Shields) Of Akron, NY; May 24, 2005; wife of the late Burton P. Bacheller; loving mother of Burton P. (Romona) Bacheller II of Arlington, VA; grandmother of Burton P. Bacheller III of Arlington, VA, Heather Bacheller of Stuart, FL. No prior visitation. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10:00 AM at St. Teresa Church, Akron, NY. Burial in Wellsville, NY. Arrangements by J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 32 John St., Akron, NY ( 542-4747). Published in the Buffalo News on 5/29/2005. Baldelli, Eleanor J. "Ellie" (nee Salerno) Of Hamburg, NY, May 28, 2005, beloved wife of Ronald J. Baldelli; dearest mother of Lorine (Paul) Hoffman, Joseph (Velma) Baldelli and Kathryn (William) Kaiser; loving grandmother of Nicholas and Paul Hoffman, William and Benjamin Kaiser and Jon, AJ and Tori Baldelli; daughter of the late Paul and Bernice Salerno; sister of Madeline (late Julius) Urban, Paul (Marie) Salerno, Tom (Pat) Salerno and the late David Salerno. Family will be present to receive friends Monday and Tuesday from 4-8 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (Corner of Rogers Rd., 824-6377). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday morning at 10:00 o'clock at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Lake View, NY. (Please assemble at Church.) Entombment will follow in Lakeside Memorial Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Ellie's name to the Southtowns Catholic School, 2052 Lakeview Rd., Lake View, NY 14085. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/29/2005 - 5/30/2005. Barrett, Charles J. Of Hamburg, NY, May 28, 2005, husband of Ruth (nee Hahn); father of John Barrett, Patricia (Michael) Morris and David (Elaine) Barrett; brother of the late Roland Barrett; also survived by seven grandchildren. Private Funeral Services at the convenience of the family. Mr. Barrett was a member of American Legion Post #527. Arrangements by DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/29/2005. Bernstein, Carolyn "Carrie" (Gugino) May 26, 2005; age 99; wife of the late John Manzella and the late Jerry Bernstein; mother of Carol Manzella; grandmother of Cory Davis and the late Cindy Davis; sister of Joseph (Helen) and the late Louise (late Ben) Shanberg, Russell (Anna) and George (Sue) Gugino; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's University Church, 3269 Main St., Tuesday at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at Elmlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Bernstein was a member of the Cystic Fibrosis Found. Donations to the Beechwood Foundation or Aids Family Services. Arrangements by KOLANO FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/29/2005. Bilotta, Catherine (Olivadoti) May 27, 2005, beloved wife of the late Joseph Bilotta; dear mother of Peter Bilotta, Joanne (James) Smith and Frances (late Edward) Soloman; loving grandmother of eight grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren; sister of Carmela Constable, John Olivadoti and the late Mary Bilotta and the late Ray Olivadoti. Friends are invited to attend a Prayer Service at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. (Buffalo Chapel), 2397 Seneca St., Tuesday at 9:30 AM. Internment at St. Matthews Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/29/2005 - 5/30/2005. Borgesi, Joseph G. "Giuseppe" Of Hamburg, NY. May 27, 2005. Born in Miselmere, Italy. Beloved husband of the late Teresa (Romagnoli); dear father of Joseph (Patricia L.) Borgese and Frank (Mary Pat) Borgese; loving grandfather of Gina (James) Pangione, Anthony J. (Carla), Mara Theresa, Joseph P., Nicholas J. and Matthew J 'Mateo' Borgese; great-grandfather of Sabrina and Mario Pangione. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Road, Tuesday at 9:30 AM and from St. Francis of Assisi Church at 10:30 AM. Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Interment of Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/29/2005 - 5/30/2005. Boyd Jr., Sammie Lee May 25, 2005; beloved son of Sammie Lee and JulieAnn Marie (Hurley) Boyd; dearest grandson of Brian (Mary) Gilbert and Larry (Annie) Hurley; great grandson of Salvatore (late Lena) Scarozza and Juanita (late Don) Gilbert; also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and family in Alabama. Friends received at MICHAEL A. DIVINCENZO funeral home, 1122 Lovejoy St., Sunday evening 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where prayers will be said Tuesday morning at 9 , followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/29/2005 - 5/30/2005. Bullwinkel, Robert G. May 26, 2005 of Town of Tonawanda, NY; beloved husband of Judy (Pask); dear father of Robert William and Erin Marie Bullwinkel; brother of John, Frances Guerena, Barbara Kelly, Margaret (Michael) McCool and the late Rev. Andrew Bullwinkel. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will be held Tuesday evening at 8:00 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/29/2005. Bumbaco, Philip J. Of Kenmore, NY, May 27, 2005, beloved husband of Rose (nee Piatek) Bumbaco; dearest father of Peter (fiancee Nancy), Philip (Felice) and Stephen (Amy) Bumbaco; loving grandfather of Rosina and Catherine; brother of the late Eleanor (Louis) Cirrincione, Carmen and Pasquale Bumbaco; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where Funeral Services will immediately follow visitation at 8 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be sent to Hospice Buffalo Inc. or Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Mr. Bumbaco was a retired employee of FMC Chemical Corp. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/29/2005 - 5/31/2005. Burnicki, Eugene M. May 27, 2005, of Lackawanna, NY, beloved son of Mary (late Steve) Burnicki; brother of Walter (Anne); uncle of Caroline, Amy and Holly; great-uncle of Matthew. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Wednesday morning at 9 AM and from Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30 AM. Mr. Burnicki was a member of Matthew Glab Post and an Erie County Fair Security Guard. Visitation Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/29/2005 - 5/30/2005. Capron, Rose Marie Age 91, of Valhalla, N.Y., died Friday, May 27, 2005. She was born in Elmhurst, N.Y., on July 23, 1913 to Philip and Julia (Kuhmann) Spoerle. Mrs. Capron is pre-deceased by her husband Lorin Capron in 1990, one brother Philip Spoerle, three sisters, Adele Green, Carol Hastey and Marie Peckman; Rose is survived by one daughter, Muriel Chenoweth of Orchard Park, N.Y., one son, George Capron of Valhalla, N.Y.; one sister, Anne Jacobsen of Fort Lauderdale, FL.; four grandchildren, Kelly Flynn, Donna Doyle, Wendy Duran and George Capron II and seven great-grandchildren, Emma Flynn, Tom and Sean Doyle, Rachel and Hailey Duran and Tyler and Dylan Capron. Reposing HAWTHORNE FUNERAL HOME, 21 Stevens Ave., Hawthorne N.Y., Monday from 3-5 PM. Donations may be made to Bethel Homes, 67 Springvale Rd., Croton-On-Hudson, N.Y., 10520 or the Alzheimer's Assn., 785 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, N.Y., 10605, in her memory. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/29/2005. Casullo, Shirley M. (Pollino) Of Kenmore, NY, May 28, 2005, beloved wife of Anthony J. Casullo; dearest mother of Lisa (Thomas) McArdle, Karen (Joseph) Hacherl and Anthony (Dana) Casullo, Jr.; also survived by seven grandchildren; sister of Maryanne (Ted) Mueller and the late George Pollino. Friends received Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 8:45 and in St. Paul's R.C. Church at 9:15. Shirley was a retired employee of Calvin's Furniture. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/29/2005 - 5/30/2005. Chuba, Carol A. (Brown) Of Hamburg, NY, May 26, 2005, wife of the late Joseph Chuba; mother of Gail Arroyo, Craig, Brian and Jeffrey (Wanda) Chuba; sister of Raymond (Sylvia), Joan Mazur and Robert Brown; also survived by eight grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Athol Springs, Tuesday at 9:30 AM. Visitation at The DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 21 Pierce Ave. Hamburg, Sunday 2-4 and 6-9 PM. (No visitation Monday). Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Roswell Park. Mrs. Chuba was a member of Women of the Moose Chapter 1217, Hamburg Township Post 1419 Ladies Auxiliary and American Legion Post 527 Ladies Auxiliary. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/28/2005 - 5/29/2005. Ciszewski, Bertha M. (Kolasz) Of Blasdell, NY, May 26, 2005, beloved wife of the late Matthew; dearest mother of John (Ann Marie) and Betty (Paul) Wasielewski; grandmother of seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; sister of Leo (late Stella) Kolasz; also predeceased by ten brothers and sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the JOS. M. LITWIN FUNERAL HOME, 1629 Electric Ave., Lackawanna, Tuesday at 9:15 and at St. Michael The Archangel Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Family present Monday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/29/2005 - 5/30/2005. Crean, Donald J. Of Lockport, entered into rest Saturday, May 28, 2005 at Lockport Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness, beloved husband of Joyce (nee Wilson) Crean; cherished father of Thomas K. (Angela) Crean, Terrence (Carol) Crean, Deborah (Daniel) Strubel, Patricia (Jerry) Wenneman, Jim (Jennifer) Crean and the late Donald P. Crean; cherished grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of eight. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 on Monday and 2-4 and 7-9 on Tuesday at the TAYLOR & REYNOLDS FUNERAL HOME, corner of Transit and Niagara Sts., Lockport where the funeral will be held at St. Patrick's Church on Wednesday at a time to be announced. Memorials to The American Lung Assn. would be appreciated by the family. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/29/2005. Dake, Arthur F. May 17, 2005, of Strykersville, NY, beloved husband of Janet (nee Schumacher); devoted father of Arthur Jr. (Deborah), Diane Eck, Russell, David and Anne (James) Kowalewski; cherished brother of George (Lorrane), Adelade Blair, Frances (late Frederick) Boldt, Ruth (Michael) Paparella and the late Helen and Ronald; devoted grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of five; also survived by nieces and nephews. Private services at the convenience of the family. Mr. Dake donated his body to The University at Buffalo Medical School. Arrangements assisted by LINK-FOX & LUKA FUNERAL HOME (885-1709). Published in the Buffalo News on 5/29/2005. Davis, Melvin C. May 27, 2005; beloved husband of Shirley (nee Carbone); dear father of John E. Davis; loving grandfather of Emily and Alexanda Davis; cherished son of the late William and Gladys (nee Parks) Davis; dearest brother of Alfreda (Nicholas) Moroczko, Francina (Frank) Cartonia, John (Alice) Davis; Dr. Kendall (Rose) Davis, Dr. Bette Davis (Richard) Wehle and the late Billy Davis; also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. He will be greatly missed. The family will be present to receive friends Saturday from 7-9 PM and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC, 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Monday at 9 AM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/28/2005 - 5/29/2005. Deacon, Ann L. Of Lockport, passed away May 28, 2005; wife of Rec. Charles Deacon of Lockport; mother of Andrew Deacon, Martha (Ron) Kershaw and Amy (Jack) Ives; grandmother of Valdeva Ives, Stephan Deacon, Henry Deacon and Elizabeth Kershaw; sister of Jason (Wanona) Dobbs; also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at PRUDDEN & KANDT FUNERAL HOME, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 4th at 11 AM in St. John's Grace Episcopal Church, 51 Colonial Circle, Buffalo, NY. Memorials to the Lockport Public Library, 23 East Avenue, Lockport, NY 14094 would be appreciated by the family. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/29/2005. Degeorge, Camille May 25, 2005, mother of Paul Denisco and Anthony Pinzone; sister of Paul and Janet DeGeorge-Hannon; aunt of Wayne (Sherry), Paul, Jamie and Mark DeGeorge. Family will be present Monday 4-7 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St., where Services will follow visitation at 7 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/29/2005. Delgato Sr., Vincent April 14, 2005; in Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Buffalo, NY. Beloved husband of Irene Bishop and the late Anna Cesario; dear father of Anita (late Kenneth) Jillson and Vincent (Deborah) Delgato, Jr.; also survived by 5 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson; predeceased by brothers and sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St. Francis of Assissi Church, 135 N. Ogden St., Saturday morning June 4, at 9:00 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/29/2005. Duffin, Pauline M. (Reese) May 28, 2005, of East Aurora, NY, beloved wife of the late Robert K. Duffin; devoted mother of Patricia (Eugene) Matthewson and Roberta Jordan; loving grandmother of Robert (Kathy) and Allen (Catherine) Matthewson, Wade (Tina) and Brian Jordan; great-grandmother of Katrina, Cody and Arial; sister of Gordon Reese; predeceased by other brothers and sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. No visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at The First Presbyterian Church, 9 Paine Ave., East Aurora on Sunday, June 26 at 1:00 PM. Private Interment in Oakwood Cemetery, East Aurora. Pauline was active in various organizations at the church for many years. Contributions in her memory can be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Arrangements by the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, East Aurora. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/29/2005. Ellis, Betty Jean (Montfort) May 27, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved mother of Donald Van Derwoude, Richard Van Derwoude, Sandra Karm, Ernest (Rebecca) Karm and Sherry Karm; devoted grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of two; loving sister of Roselind Montfort of Gardengrove, CA. Friends received Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the LINK-FOX & LUKA FUNERAL HOME (355 Grant St.) where Funeral Services will be held at 8:30 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/29/2005. Flynn, Rosemary E. May 28, 2005, beloved mother of Dean Baetzhold, Daniel (Janine), Beth (Kevin) Stephens and Barbara (Ian) Baetzhold; dear grandmother of Jason, Kevin and Jacob; beloved daughter of the late Dr. Dennis (Mary) Flynn; dear sister of Dr. Margaret Farrow, Denise (Dr. Michael) Kraska and the late Eileen (Edwin) Jauch; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 8:45 AM and from SS. Peter & Paul Church at 9:30 AM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/29/2005 - 5/30/2005. Frustino, Ralph A. "Lefty" Unexpectedly, May 26, 2005; beloved husband of Carmella R. 'Millie' (nee Saccone) Frustino; loving father of Roslyn (Norman) Raley, Camille (Patrick) Schwab, Charlene (Donald) Notaro and Marilyn (Russell) Wetter; dearest grandfather of Kele, Nicole, Matthew and Brian; brother of Beatrice Ramos and the late Vito and Philip Frustino; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present Monday 2-5 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker). Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at 9:30 AM from St. John the Baptist Church. Flowers gratefully declined. On line register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 5/29/2005. Gugino, Salvatore "Sam" May 28, 2005; beloved husband of Ann (Radomski); dear father of Henry Gugino, Deborah Gugino and Janet (Paul) Smith; loving grandfather of seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brother of Peter (Mary) Gugino, Josephine Pfeifer, Joseph Gugino and Barbara (Edward) McKee. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC, (Southtowns Chapel) 3155 Orchard Park Road Wednesday at 9:30 AM and from St. John Vianney Church at 10:00 AM. Friends may call Tuesday from 1-3 and 6-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/29/2005 - 5/30/2005. Gurgol, Eleanor Antoinette (nee Zientek) Of East Aurora, NY, May 27, 2005, wife of Walter J. Gurgol; mother of Daniel W. (Janette), Walter F. (Suzanne), Ronald (Wende) and Gary (Brenda); survived by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sister of Ed (Rita) Zientek, Alfreda (late Stanley) Walczyk, Jean (Raymond) Zulewski and the late Wanda (Richard) Kochanowski, Dolores (Raymond) Kozel and Thomas (Shirley) Zientek. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 AM Thursday from Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, 520 Oakwood Ave., East Aurora. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Buffalo. Online movie may be viewed at www.mem.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/29/2005 - 5/30/2005. Hammer, William John May 25, 2005. of Fayetteville, NY. Formerly of Hamburg, NY. Beloved father of William III and Jacqulene Hammer. Cherished son of William and Dolores (nee Eberle) Hammer. Loving brother of Linda (Paul) Demler, Mary Ann (Joseph) Horrigan, Rebecca (Wayne) Moyer, Edward (Mary) Hammer and Laura (Bruce) Brainard. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC, S-4199 Lakeshore Rd (corner Camp Rd & Rte 5) Hamburg 627-2919 Sunday 5-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Francis of Assisi Church, Athol Springs, Monday at 10 AM. Please assemble at church. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/29/2005. Harkness, John H. May 27, 2005 of Town of Tonawanda. Beloved husband of Joann (Yagg); dear father of Leslie Ann and Lynn P. Harkness. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 6-8 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services in St. Mark Episcopal Church, 311 Ontario St., Tuesday at 11:00. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to St. Mark Episcopal Church Memorial Fund. Mr. Harkness was retired from Niagara Mohawk after 40 years of service. Please refrain from wearing perfumes. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/29/2005. Herman, Frederick F. Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest May 28, 2005, beloved husband of Shirley A. Herman; devoted father of Cheryl, Frederick S., Richard, Jody and Erin; cherished grandfather of Corey James and six grandchildren; loving son of the late Frederick and Helen Herman; dear brother of Marion, Helen and Donald; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer on Monday from 3-7 PM where the Funeral Service will immediately follow. Interment Greenwood Cemetery, Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/29/2005. Hoelscher, Raymond May 26, 2005, husband of Avion (Johnston) Hoelscher; father of Sharon Kneis, Raymond Hoelscher III, Daniel (Lynnette) Hoelscher; grandfather of 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; son of the late Raymond and Mabel Hoelscher; brother of Mabel Timm, Kenneth, Richard, Donald and the late Robert Hoelscher; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Sunday 6-8 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1671 Maple Rd. (between Youngs & Hopkins Rds.) Amherst, where services will follow the visitation at 8 PM. Flowers are gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/28/2005 - 5/29/2005. Howard, Billie J. (Benthien) May 27, 2005, beloved wife of the late Gerald M. Howard; dear mother of Stephanie A. (Ronald) Metzger and Gerald M. (Andrea) Howard; fond grandmother of Gabrielle, Olivia, Cassie, Jeremy and step-grandmother of Dylan; sister of Richard (Mary) Benthien and Peggy (Ray) Nelson; also a special daughter to James and Lillian Williams. The family will be present to receive friends Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6050 Transit Rd., where Funeral Services will be held Monday at 11 AM. Friends invited. If desired, contributions may be made in Billie's memory to American Cancer Society, Hospice Foundation or Lancaster Community Baptist Church, 520 Ransom Rd., Lancaster, NY. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/29/2005 - 5/30/2005. Kalla, Joseph E. May 28, 2005, of Elma, NY, beloved husband of Virginia 'Ginny' Burt Kella; father of Peter Kalla and Kathleen (William) Reinard, both of Elma; foster father of Frank (late Mary) Woods and the late Earl (survived by Bobbie) Reeder; brother of Harriet (Bert) Hall of Houston, TX; also survived by six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Tuesday 4-8 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Interment in Union Cemetery, Springbrook. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to the Wesleyan Church of East Aurora, 364 Main St., East Aurora, NY 14052 in the memory of Joseph would be appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/29/2005 - 5/30/2005. Kojm, Alfred May 28, 2005, beloved husband of Eleanor (Juchnowski); devoted father of Sheila (Stuhl) Kojm, Kurt (Joanne) and Christopher (Ann Misback) Kojm and Andrea Thomas; loving grandfather of eight grandchildren; dear brother of Jerome (Jean) and Daniel (Joan) Kojm. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernard Church, Monday at 9:30 AM. Mr. Kojm was an Army veteran of WWII and a member of VFW Leonard Post Jr. Post #6251 and Doyle Volunteer Hose Company #2. No prior visitation. Arrangements by BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/29/2005. Kraft, Richard Entered his eternal rest, suddenly on May 26, 2005; beloved husband of 55 years to Lorraine (Kabel) Kraft; dear father of Christine C. (Mohammad) Qaddoumi, Roy (Verna), Rev. Thomas (Rev. Jackie), John (Lisa) and Peter (Jonnette) Kraft; grandfather of Autumn (Scott), Burhan, Mona, Alexander, Samantha, Evan and Kaya; great-grandfather of Landis Michael DeCota; brother of Walter, Herbert, Robert and the late Edward Kraft; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call 5-7 PM Sunday and 2-4 and 6-8 PM Monday at the VANDERCHER & DICK FUNERAL HOME,. 2549 Main St. Funeral services Tuesday at 11 AM in the Pendleton Center United Methodist Church, 6864 Campbell Blvd. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pendleton Center UMC or the Little River UMC, Little River, SC Published in the Buffalo News from 5/28/2005 - 5/29/2005. Longbine, Fred C. May 26, 2005 of Eden, NY; husband of the late Evelyn Dennies; father of Fred W. (Bonnie) and Eugene F. (Helene) Longbine; brother of the late Seymour (Esther) Longbine; also survived by seven grand and seven great grandchildren. Friends may call Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 North Main St., Angola where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Interment, Lakeside Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/29/2005. Mantione, Mary Rose (Gaglione) May 25, 2005, beloved wife of Russell S. Mantione; dear mother of Judy Ann Epstein and Joseph Pasquale Mantione; grandmother of Russell Michael Mantione, Daniel and Jessica Epstein; daughter of the late Pasquale and Theresa (Lettieri) Gaglione; sister of the late Susan Territo. Family present to receive friends Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave., (near Colvin Ave.), where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Anthony of Padua Church at 9:30 AM. Entombment, Mount Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/29/2005 - 5/30/2005. McGuinn, Alfred S. Former employee of Bell Aircraft/Textron. Memorial June 4, 1 PM, Barcelona Harbor House, Westfield, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/29/2005. McMahon, Michael F. Of the Town of Tonawanda, NY. May 27, 2005. Beloved husband of Cheryl Lynn (nee Hall) McMahon; dear father of David (Carol) McMahon, Amy McMahon Novak (David) and Katherine McMahon; dear grandfather of Claudia Novak; brother of Patricia (William) Dennies, Kathleen (late Ron) Bauman, Margaret (Raymond) Matwijko and Joseph (Angela) McMahon; also survived by several nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass in Holy Spirit Church (Dakota Ave near Delaware Ave) Monday at 9 AM. Michael was an avid baseball player and a member of 'The Boys of Summer'. Arrangements by the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/29/2005. McNerney, Jean E. (Mann) May 27, 2005, beloved wife of Donald H. McNernyey; dearest mother of Cheryl (Donald) Mekarski, Susan (Peter) McHugh, Laurie (Walter) Sydoriak, Julie (Anthony) Iacuzzo and Carrie (Blake) Carver; loving grandmother of 12 grandchildren; sister of the late James Mann. Friends may call Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 657 Abbott Rd. (corner Red Jacket Pkwy.), where services will be held Tuesday at 8:15 AM and at Queen of Heaven Church at 9 AM. Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/28/2005 - 5/30/2005. McPeek, Frank D. Of Orchard Park, NY, May 25, 2005, beloved husband of Marion L. (Barker); father of Ernest G. (Debbie), Ronald D. (Alice), Scot J., Deborah J., Jeffrey J. (Dianna), Mark D. (Michelle) and the late Michael R. McPeek; also survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brother of Ernest (Rebecca), Norma (James) Brash, Mary (late James) Sweat, Jacqueline (Edward) Straub and the late Marian McPeek; also survived by many nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Services and burial held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/29/2005. 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. Mosey, James J. May 27, 2005. Beloved son of the late James and Dorothy (nee Hogenkamp) Mosey; dearest father of Marne (Patrick) Griffin, Jennifer Inglese, Michelle Mosey and the late James R. Mosey; grandfather of Sara, Kelsey, Emily Griffin and Micaela Inglese; brother of Gerard Mosey. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 10 AM in Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 7580 Clinton St., Elma. (Please assemble at church). Mr. Mosey was an Army veteran from 1956-1959. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga N.Y., 14227 Published in the Buffalo News from 5/28/2005 - 5/29/2005. Nesper, Thelma Learman May 24, 2005, wife of the late Elmer H. Nesper; sister of the late John and Eleanor Learman; step-sister of Bernice Joy and Adelaide Perry. A private funeral service and internment was held under the direction of the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/29/2005. Nicholopoulos Sr., Michael A. Of Buffalo, NY; entered into rest May 24, 2005; beloved husband of Alice (nee Roberts) Nicholopoulos; devoted father of Michael A. Jr., Rick (Mary) and Karen; cherished grandfather of three grandchildren; loving son of the late Eustathios and Sophia (nee Mourelatos) Nicholopoulos; dear brother of James and the late Charles, Thomas, Anthony, Chris and Catherine Nicholopoulos; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer, Tuesday 4-7 PM, where funeral services will immediately follow. Interment Elmlawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/29/2005. Nuttle, Donald J. Of the Town of Tonawanda, May 15, 2005, husband of Elizabeth (Sellers); father of Barbara (William) Tilton, Dennis Shea, Donald (Jacqueline) Nuttle Jr. and Susan (Robert) Zahm; also survived by 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Amelia's Church, 210 St. Amelia Dr., Tonawanda, NY, Friday, June 3 at 11:30 AM. Friends invited. No prior visitation. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice, Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Arrangements by JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/29/2005. Paolini, Robert G. May 16, 2005, of Palm Harbor, FL, formerly of Buffalo, NY, after a long illness, beloved husband of the late Helena (nee Cimino) Paolini; father of Gina (Larry Jr.) Kramer, Robert II (Leika), Elena and Anthony; grandfather of Larry III; son of Norman Sr. and Violet (nee Vastola) Paolini; brother of Norman Jr. (Linda), Richard (Robin), Nelson (Deborah), Paul (Sue), Marianne (Sal) Papalardo, Vera (Bob) Emblidge, Alan, Christopher (Elyse) and the late Annette Malin; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St. Luke's Mission of Mercy, 1300 Sycamore St., Tuesday, May 31 at 6 PM. Memorials may be sent to St. Luke's Mission of Mercy. PO Box 448, Buffalo, NY 14215. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/29/2005. Pearson, Ida Mae May 26, 2005. Family will receive friends Tuesday 10 AM at Faith Baptist Church, 626 Humboldt Pkwy. where Funeral Service will follow at 11 AM. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY, INC., 968 Jefferson Ave. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/29/2005. Reger, Mary C. (O'Connor) Of Cheektowaga, NY, May 27, 2005, wife of the late John Reger; beloved mother of Rosemary (Richard) Shriber, Thomas (Cindy) Reger and Stephen (Rebecca) Reger; grandmother of Cassie and Caitlin. No prior visitation. Friends invited to a Memorial Mass Tuesday, May 31, 10 AM at St. Augustine R.C. Church, 425 Penora St., Depew, NY 14043. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Buffalo or Buffalo Deaf Senior Citizens. Arrangements by REGER FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/29/2005 - 5/30/2005. Rubritz, Helen M. (Berger) May 26, 2005; beloved wife of the late James J. Rubritz; loving mother of Dr. Margaret M. (Peter) Kosowski and James P. Rubritz; proud grandmother of Peter James 'P.J.' Kosowski, Maryellen (Page) Aiken and Jill Marie Kosowski; adoring great-grandmother of William, Jacob Aiken; dear aunt of Elizabeth 'Betty' (Robert) Holl and many other nieces and nephews; dearest friend of Bernice Schneeberger and the late Sister Ursulita, SSJ; sister of the late Edward and Elizabeth Berger. Relatives and friends may call Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CUSACK FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, NY. (same location as Sieck & Mast F.H.) where the funeral will be held Tuesday at 9:45 AM and from Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 10:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to OLV Basilica Restoration Fund. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/29/2005 - 5/30/2005. Schofield Sr., Sylvester Age 93 of the City of Tonawanda, May 25, 2005 following a brief illness; husband of the late Lorinda (nee Wrege) Schofield; father of Ann Marie (Robert) Drapo, Alice (Irving) Hils, Sylvester (Leni) Schofield Jr., Robert (Ruthann) Schofield and the late Marilyn Schofield; grandfather of the late Cheryl Hils Szczesny; great-grandfather of the late Tony Lombardo; brother of the late Ivy Markovitz, Alice Rennie and John Schofield; also survived by 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, a great-great grandson Aidan Anthony Foley and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts) in the City of Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Chapel, 71 Adam St. in the City of Tonawanda, Monday at 10:30 AM friends invited. Please Assemble at The Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army Tonawanda Corps. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/28/2005 - 5/29/2005. Sleeper, Ruth E. (Abbey) Of East Aurora, NY, May 27, 2005, wife of Jerald L. Sleeper; mother of David (Susan) Sleeper; grandmother of Jonathan and Benjamin Sleeper; pre-deceased by 5 brothers and sisters; sister-in-law of Marion Abbey. No prior visitation. Memorial Services will be held 11 AM Wednesday at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Assn. or the First Presbyterian Church of East Aurora. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/28/2005 - 5/31/2005. Treat, Kathryn (DePuy) Of Amherst, NY, May 27, 2005, wife of the late Milburn; sister of the late Edith (nee DePuy) Dalgleish, Newell Edward DePuy and the late William C. DePuy; aunt of Marion Hofner, Alex W. Dalgleish, Allan G. Dalgleish, Glenn C. Dalgleish, Peggy (nee Treat) Forsman, Kathy (nee Treat) Richardson, Thomas Russell, Joan (nee DePuy) Beckham, Newell DePuy Jr. and the late Warren E. Dalgleish; also survived by many great-nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Funeral services will be held 10 AM Thursday at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/28/2005 - 5/31/2005. York, Patricia M. (Stanton) May 22, 2005, suddenly in Columbus, OH, of East Aurora, NY, survived by husband James York; mother of Benjamin York and Eleanor York; daughter of John C. Stanton; sisters Catherine (Dennis) Corcoran, Rosemary (David) Gardiner; brothers Thomas (Irene) Stanton and Timothy (Tamara) Stanton. Friends are invited to celebrate Pats life on Monday, May 30 and Tuesday, May 31 from 4-9 PM at the York Home, 783 Chestnuthill Rd., East Aurora. Memorial contributions may be made to Buffalo Hospice. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/29/2005.