OBITS: The Buffalo News 4 Nov 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 Brewer, Rexford B. October 31, 2005. Family will receive friends Saturday 11 AM at First Calvary Baptist Church, William/Jefferson Ave. where funeral service will follow at noon. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY, INC., 968 Jefferson Ave. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/4/2005. Burckley, Vera L. Entered into eternal life, November 1, 2005, of Eggertsville, NY, daughter of the late Arthur and Frieda (Schroeder) Burckley; dear sister of Edith and the late Paul Burckley; dear friend of Lucille Beardsley; cousin of Gloria Russert Getz. Funeral services Friday at 2:30 PM from the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 4614 Main St., Snyder. 839-5990. (same location as Schlager Funeral Home). Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Friday 1-3 PM. Memorials to the Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service, PO Box 575, Buffalo, NY 14225. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/3/2005 - 11/4/2005. Collins, William G. Of Williamsville, NY, November 1, 2005, beloved husband of Katherine (Riedy) Collins; father of Peter W. Collins, Candice C. (Richard) Adams, Cindy C. (Thomas) Habermehl and Christine (Matthew) Georger; also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Gregory the Great Church, 100 St. Gregory Ct., Williamsville, NY, Saturday at 10:45 AM. Friends invited. memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 3871 Harlem Rd., Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/3/2005 - 11/4/2005. Darbrake, Dorothy March 8, 1917 - November 1, 2005; Of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, formerly of Buffalo; survived by her loving and dedicated daughter Judy Duhan; son-in-law David Duhan; two grandchildren Susie Owens and Scott Woodard; great-grandchildren Joshua and Dylan Owens and Jeffrey Woodard (Fly with the Angels Grandma) Published in the Buffalo News on 11/4/2005. DiPasquale, John D. November 3, 2005, age 60. Beloved son of the late John and Florence (nee Boyd); dearest brother of Patricia (Ralph) Loffert and Rosemary (John) Francavilla of Omaha, Nebraska; uncle to seven nieces and nephews; also survived by many grand-nieces, grand-nephews and cousins. Family will receive friends Friday from 2-8 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. (near West Ferry), Buffalo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 12:30 PM at Blessed Sacrament Church, 1035 Delaware Ave. (Please assemble at church). Contributions may be made to Catholic Academy of West Buffalo, 1069 Delaware Ave., Buffalo NY, 14209. Online register at www.AMIGONE.com Published in the Buffalo News on 11/4/2005. Drost, Alice (Boryszak) November 2, 2005; wife of the late Louis; dear mother of Kenneth (Elizabeth) Drost and Joyce Jastrzab; grandmother of Linda (Bill) Michalek; sister of the late Raymond Boryszak. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 2158 Clinton St., Saturday at 9:30 AM. No prior visitations. Arrangements by PACER FUNERAL HOME INC Published in the Buffalo News on 11/4/2005. Ferrick, Patricia M. November 2, 2005 of West Seneca, NY; daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth (Lugik) Ferrick; dear cousin of Dorothy (Theodore) Yurkiewicz; dear friend of the Saumby family; beloved friend of Charles and Karen Skipper. Funeral services Saturday at 11:30 AM from the CUSACK FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, 828-1846, (same location as Sieck and Mast Funeral Home) and in St. Martin of Tours Church at 12 noon. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Pastoral Care, Elm and Carlton St., 14263. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/3/2005 - 11/4/2005. Fessler III, Frederick W. November 2, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, beloved husband of Phyllis J. (nee Marino); dear son of Frederick Jr. and the late Edith Fessler; dear father of Rosanne (Dr. Peter) Kowalski and Marcy Fessler; grandfather of Peter and Daniel Kowalski; brother of the late April Gauthier; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Saturday at 9 AM from the CUSACK FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, 828-1846, (same location as Sieck and Mast Funeral Home) and in St. Martin of Tours Church at 9:30 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Fred was a Lifetime Member of the NRA, Blasdell Rod and Gun Club and a retiree of Buffalo Forge Company after 34 years of service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/3/2005 - 11/4/2005. Haber, Herman In Delray Beach, FL, November 2, 2005, beloved husband of Anne of Delray Beach, FL; loving father of Judy (Bob) Cohen and Karen (John) Brennan of Atlanta, GA; brother of Morton (Eileen) Haber and the late Yetta Greenfield and Sarah Friedman; also survived by six grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Friday 10:30 AM at Elmlawn Cemetery, Brighton Rd. entrance. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, INC. For online tributes, go to www.mesnekoff.com Published in the Buffalo News from 11/3/2005 - 11/4/2005. Hayes, Margaret J. (Jacobsen) November 2, 2005. Wife of the late John J. Hayes; mother of Sr. Jean Hayes, O. S. F., Dennis P. Hayes, Mary F. (Bruce) Kreuzer and the late John Joseph Hayes; grandmother of Kevin (Tina) Kreuzer and Kristen (Michael) Thomas; great-grandmother of Ryan and Megan Kruezer and Zachary Thomas; sister of Eleanor (late Jack) Ring and the late Mary (late David) Bannister, Helen Crawford and Harry, Charles and Robert (Mary) Jacobsen; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Buffalo Chapel) THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME, 1975 Seneca St., where funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9:00 and from St. Teresa's Church at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to St. Teresa's Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/3/2005 - 11/4/2005. Heller, Shirley L. Novmeber 3, 2005; daughter of the late Charles and Pauline Heller; sister of Linda Scholl of Long BEach, NY; aunt of Erica and Seth Scholl; also survived by many close friends in both Buffalo and Los Angeles. Fuenral services from the AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Sunday at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers donations to the Scleroderma Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/4/2005. Holman, Kenneth November 3, 2005, beloved husband of the late Sadie Holman; devoted father of Robert and Paul Holman; brother of Rhoda Sopinsky and Melvin Holman. Funeral services will be held from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd. Sunday at 1:00 PM. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Temple Shaarey Zedek. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/4/2005. Huber, Pauline M. "Peg" (Reed) November 2, 2005 of West Seneca, NY. Beloved wife of the late Edward W. Huber; loving mother of Carole A. (Ronald) Beyer, Peggy Lynne Huber and Merry B. (Cary) Pelow; devoted grandmother of James (Melissa) Beyer, William and Andrew Pelow; sister of Merritt (Carolyne) and the late William and Lawrence Reed; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Service Saturday at 11:00 AM at Ebenezer United Church of Christ, 630 Main St., West Seneca. Memorials may be made to Peoples, Inc., Ebenezer United Church of Christ or Vigilant Fire Company. Arrangements by HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/3/2005 - 11/4/2005. Kirchhoff, Leon Joseph Age 84, of Grand Island, FL., died on Sunday, October 30, 2005. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., he moved to Grand Island in 1983 from Cheektowaga N.Y. He retired from Westinghouse, where he was a Purchasing Agent. He was a member of the Lake County Shrine Club, where he was the former Police Chief, Life Member of the Harmonie Masonic Lodge of Buffalo N.Y. and a member of the Auxiliary Police Dept. of Cheektowaga N.Y. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy B. Kirchhoff of Grand Island, FL.; son, Kevin Kirchhoff of Moorpark, CA.; daughter, Sandy A. Miller of Eustis, FL. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Rita F. Kirchhoff and son, Leon J. Kirchhoff, Jr. Arrangements by HARDEN/PAULI FUNERAL HOME, Eustis, Florida. Online guest book available at www.hardenpauli.com Published in the Buffalo News on 11/4/2005. Krasinski, Alice R. (Narowski) November 3, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved wife of the late Edward; dearest mother of Patricia (Joseph) Zambron; grandmother of Michael (Amber) and Laura Zambron; great-grandmother of Miranda and Michael Jr.; predeceased by brothers and sisters; survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd (west of Harlem Rd.) where funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:30 AM and from Queen of Martyrs Church at 10 AM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/4/2005. Lombardo, Janet L. (Tilley) November 1, 2005 of the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation. Wife of the late Rodney Lombardo; dear mother of Kimberly, Peter Lombardo and Brandy (Craig) Owens; daughter-in-law of Dorothy Lombardo; grandmother of Nathan, Dillon Kohler and Taylor, Ryan Owens. Funeral services will be held Saturday at The SCHIAVONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 8434 North Main St, Angola, NY at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/4/2005. Loncher, Eleanor November 3, 2005, beloved sister of the late Joseph (Katherine), Frank (Ann), Michael (Elaine), John (Ann) Loncher, Zora (Martin) Berlinger, Mary (Frank) Neaf and Chuck (Virginia) Blazina; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may all the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, 335 Ontario St. Friday 4-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held in All Saints Church, 205 Esser Ave., on Saturday at 11 AM. Eleanor was a member of All Saints Altar and Rosary. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/3/2005 - 11/4/2005. Ludgeria, Sister Mary Felician Sisters Congregation Mary Faber November 3, 2005; beloved daughter of the late Francis and Anna (nee Kursa) Faber; sister of Elizabeth Balon and the late Stephen, Walter and Frank Faber, SM Amandine and Sophie Jezioro; also survived by nieces and nephews. Felician Sisters and family present Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-5 PM at the Villa Maria Convent. Transfer of Sister from the Convent to the Chapel Sunday 5 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 9 AM at Villa Maria Convent Chapel, 600 Doat Street. Memorials may be made to Villa Maria Convent. Arrangements by PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME Published in the Buffalo News on 11/4/2005. Metzger, Teresa "Terry" Age 89, Of Spring Hill, FL; passed away on Friday, September 23, 2005 at her home in Timber Pines. She is the daughter of Fedor and Conchita Michaelsen; sister to Arthur Michaelsen, and Helen McGurn (all deceased). Survivors include two sons, Robert and his wife, Nancy Metzger of Palm Harbor, FL; Richard and his wife, Sharon Metzger of Wauchula, FL; three brothers, Jack and his wife, Evelyn Michaelsen of Inverness, FL., William and his wife, Mary Michaelsen of Mystic, CT, Fred Michaelsen of Boston, MA, sister, Agnes Frye of California; three grandchildren, Karen, Christina, Angela and two great-grandchildren Mason and Alexandria. She was born in Panama, Republic of Panama and came to this area in 1985 from Orchard Park, NY where she lived for forty years. She was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church where she was very involved for eighteen years. She was a homemaker and an artist, landscaper and painter. She enjoyed golf, bridge and reading. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 2 PM at St. Mark's Church in Orchard Park, NY. Services entrusted to BREWER & SONS FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATION SERVICES. A family owned service company. Seven Hills Chapel. (352) 688-4991. www.brewerfuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News on 11/4/2005. Neal, Loretta Shea November 2, 2005. Wife of the late J. A. Frank Neal, Sr.; mother of Joseph F. H. (Carol), John R. H. (Mary Pat), J. A. Frank Jr., Mary E. (James) Schmidlkofer, Sarah A., Samuel R. (Debra), James C. (Karen) and Richard T. Neal; also survived by 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends may call Friday from 4-8 PM at GEORGE J. ROBERTS & SONS, 3000 Delaware Ave. at Tremont, Kenmore, where prayers will be offered Saturday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Mark's Church at 10 AM. Memorials may be made to Mary Sheehan Shea Scholarship Fund at D'Youville College. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/3/2005 - 11/4/2005. O'Connor, Catherine Of Griffin Avenue, in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Facility, November 2, 2005. Wife of the late Edward J. O'Connor; mother of Michael (Camie) O'Connor of Los Angeles, CA., Patrick (Diane) O'Connor of Laurel, MD., John (Christine) O'Connor of Dover, N.J. and Timothy (Mary) O'Connor of Arlington, VA.; grandmother of Sean (Amanda) O'Connor, Ryan O'Connor, Ryan O'Connor and Casey O'Connor. Family present Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME INC., 8622 Buffalo Ave., where prayers will be said Saturday at 9 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM in St. John de LaSalle R.C. Church. The interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/3/2005 - 11/4/2005. Petry, Frederick L. October 27, 2005 of Hamburg, NY; beloved husband of Elvira I. (nee Csery); dearest father of Renata, Frederick and Kristina; son of the late Lajos and Rozsa (nee Nagy) Petrikowsky; brother of the late Otto (Tusi); uncle of Mariann and Otto. Memorial Mass Saturday morning at 11 AM from St. Elizabeth's Church, 986 Grant St., Buffalo, NY 14207. Donations may be made to St. Elizabeth's Church or Kenmore Mercy foundation, in Frederick's name. Arrangements by The COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/4/2005. Pressly, Jeffrey D. November 2, 2005, of Boston, NY, beloved son of Daniel and Rita (DiDomenico) Pressly; loving brother of David Pressly of San Diego, CA; dearest grandson of Nicolina and the late Carmine DiDomenico and the late John and Ann Pressly; also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call Friday 5-8 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC., Hamburg Chapel, 207 Main St. Funeral Services will be held from St. John the Baptist Church, Boston, Saturday, 10 AM. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions to the Little People of America. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/4/2005. Regalla, Helen P. November 2, 2005; wife of the late Harry; mother of David (Elaine), Gregory (Carol) and Dr. Sylvia; grandmother of David, Melissa, Stephanie and Elizabeth; great grandmother of Matthew and Alex. Visitation will be Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the DONALD J. SIWEK FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore where services will be held Saturday at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/3/2005 - 11/4/2005. Roskopf, Irene F. (Thuman) November 2, 2005, beloved wife of the late George; dear mother of Herbert (Debbie) Roskopf, Barbara (Chris) Wende; dear grandmother of Melissa (Scott) Hartwig and Rebeccah (Matt) Buri; dear great-grandmother of Bailey, Britney, Tyler and Emily; dear sister of Karl (Thelma) Thuman and the late Dorothy (late Howard) Stutzman, Jerry (Dolores) Thuman, Lucille (Joseph) Sciorcino, Lawrence Thuman Jr., and Richard Thuman. The family will be present to receive friends Friday 5-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr., corner Hopkins, where funeral service will be held Saturday at St. Mary's Church, Swormville at 10 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, donations may be made to Amherst Meals On Wheels in Irene's memory. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 11/3/2005 - 11/4/2005. Swiniarski, Mildred Age 83, of Akron, N.Y., November 2, 2005. Loving wife of Eugene J. Swiniarski; beloved mother of Brian E. Swiniarski of Depew and Kathleen Ann (Joseph) Natale, Jr. of Rochester; grandmother of Christine and Michael Natale; dear sister of Otto (Beatrice) Drachenberg of Clarence Center. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 32 John St., Akron. Prayers Monday 9:15 AM at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Peace Church, 10950 Main Rd., Clarence. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Heart & Hands, 50 John St., Akron N.Y., 14001 or the Alzheimer's Assn. of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Dr., Ste. 6, Williamsville N.Y., 14221-7380. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/4/2005. Syzdek, Ida (Maciejewski) November 3, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved wife of Theodore J. Syzdek and the late Luciano Argentiri; dear sister of the late John (late Lottie), Edwin, Bernard (late Florence), Henry (late Mary), Steve (late Rita) Maciejewski, late Irene (late Joseph) Kolinski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St., near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Saturday at 10 AM and in St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, 128 Pearl St., Buffalo, at 11 AM. Family present Friday 12-8 PM. Memorials to the Visiting Nursing Assn. Mrs. Syzdek was a member of Ladies' Auxiliary American Legion 1010. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/3/2005 - 11/4/2005. Tracy, Joyce Jerome October 30,2005; wife of Frederick F. Tracy; mother of James (Carolyn) and Paul (Lori) Tracy; grandmother of Nicholas and Maxwell Tracy; sister of Richard (Donna) Jerome. No prior visitations. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service in the Williamsville United Methodist Church, 5681 Main St., Saturday morning November 5 at 10:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC Published in the Buffalo News from 11/1/2005 - 11/4/2005. Waczkowski, Chester A. "Sonny" July 14, 2005, brother of Dorothy (late Bernard) Borucki, late Marian (late Chester) Repetowski and the late Matthew, John, Henry and Steve Waczkowski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, November 5 at 10 AM at St. Adalbert's Basilica. No prior visitation. Arrangements by ORLOWSKI SUCHOCKI FUNERAL HOME, 893-3024. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/4/2005. Walawander, Elizabeth L. (Karpie) October 28, 2005; of Lackawanna, NY; beloved wife of the late Raymond L.; dear mother of Raymond (Melissa) and Joseph; grandmother of Nicole; daughter of the late Michael and Susan (nee Sasala) Karpie; sister of Margaret (late Carl) Regenhardt, Joseph (Ann) and Michael (Barbara); also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Private service held at the convenience of the family. Funeral service by the COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/30/2005 - 11/4/2005. Walker, Robert James Entered into rest, October 31, 2005. Beloved husband of Pauline E. (nee Woody); also survived by other relatives. The family will receive friends Friday 7-9 PM at New Hope Baptist Church, 543 Richmond Ave., where funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 AM. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Walker was past Potentate of Hadji Temple #61 A.E.A.O.N.M.S., past Commander in Chief of Bison Consistory #29 A.A.S.R.P.H.A. and past Master of St. John Lodge #16 F.& A.M.P.H. under whose auspices Masonic Services will be held Friday at 7:30 PM. Final arrangements entrusted to THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/4/2005. Williams, Nancy (Hettinger) September 30, 2005, of Altamonte Springs, FL, formerly of Cheektowaga. memorial services will be held November 5, 2005 at St. Lawrence Church, 1520 E. Delavan Ave. at 12 Noon. Family and friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/30/2005 - 11/4/2005.