OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 1 Oct 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 Augustyniak, Charlene September 28, 2005. Daughter of Phyllis (nee Mazierski) and the late Henry Augustyniak; sister of Henry (Patricia) Augustyniak, Mary Ann (Lawrence David) Kicak, Marcia McWherter, David and Patricia Augustyniak; also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Services were held privately. Arrangements by PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/30/2005 - 10/2/2005. Bernas, Patricia (Janora) September 28, 2005 at age 75. Beloved wife of the late Raymond C.; beloved mother of James (Margaret) and Kenneth (Michaelene) Bernas; dearest grandmother of Patrick (Kristen) and Maxwell Bernas; devoted sister of Richard (Gertrude) Janora, the late Helen (Vincent) Waryas, Francis (Leonard) Sroka, Mildred (Stanley) Tadrowski, Theodore Janora, Raymond (Florence) Janora; loving great-grandmother of Madisyn and Alex Bernas. Private memorial services will be held for the family. Arrangements by Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 9/30/2005 - 10/1/2005. Cantafio, Vincent Of Town of Tonawanda, NY, September 29, 2005; beloved husband of Giovanna (nee Chiodo) Cantafio; loving father of Rosina (Charles) Alaimo, Mary (Joseph) Riccio and Frances (Leonard) Latona; grandfather of Joanne (Mark) Taylor, Chuck Alaimo, Joey Latona, John and Michael Riccio; great-grandfather of Emily Taylor; brother of Maria Camilleti, Dora Saladino, Egidio and Adriano Cantafio, Anna Mastroianni and Alba Alexis; brother-in-law of Rosina and Rosario Chiodo; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received Sunday 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 Monday morning at 9 and in St. Andrew's Church at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Entombment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/1/2005 - 10/2/2005. Daniel, Wilburn E. "Bill" Age 71 of North Tonawanda, September 28, 2005 in DeGraff Memorial Hospital and under the care of Niagara Hospice. Beloved father of Karen (James) Evarts and Kevin Daniel both of Olcott, NY; grandfather of Jamie Gill of Cape Coral, FL and Krystina and Karri Daniel, Kevin Daniel II and Leanna Evarts all of Olcott, NY. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Daniel was a Korean War veteran and served with the U.S. Marines. He was a 30 year employee of Durez in North Tonawanda and was an avid football fan. Friends may call at the FRETTHOLD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda on Saturday from 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 11 AM. The Rev. Charles Hobbs will officiate. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/30/2005 - 10/1/2005. Feeney, Patricia (Scanlon) Of Buffalo, NY. September 29, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Patrick J. Feeney, Sr.; loving mother of Patrick, Jr. (Susan) Feeney, Susan (Bill) Roberto, James, Shirley Feeney, Maryann and April Feeney; dear sister of Carol, Margaret, Jimmy, Herbie, Ronnie and the late Jackie, Jerry and Bobby; cherished grandmother of 6 grandchildren. The family will be present to receive friends on Sunday from 4-8 PM at the O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave., where funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 AM. Pastor Mark Crowden officiating. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.oconnellfh.net Published in the Buffalo News on 10/1/2005. Franklin, Lorraine A. (Cousins) After a valiant battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Eugene Franklin of Port St. Lucie, FL. and Lockport, N.Y., passed into the presence of the Lord. She was the daughter of the late Bismark and Annie Cousins of Prince Edward Island, Canada. Besides her sorrowing husband, she leaves to mourn nine brothers and sisters; Lorne (Isabel) Cousins, of PEI, Canada, Louise Lewis of Simi Valley, CA., Elmer (Jean) Cousins of Sarasota, FL., Chris (Walt) Penton of Williamsville, N.Y., Erland (Shirley) Cousins of PEI, Canada, Jean (John) Phillips of PEI, Canada, Wilbur (Terry) Cousins of Ontario, Canada, Betty Graczyk of Lockport, N.Y. and Velma (Basil) Phillips of PEI, Canada; she is survived by three step-children, Sheryl Franklin of Pennsylvania, Brenda (Carlton) Acker of Florida, Tim (Cheryl) Franklin of Pennsylvania and four step-grandchildren, Bryan and Bret Perkins, Jessica and Erica Franklin and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will be present Sunday from 5-8 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner Hopkins Rd.). A Memorial Service will be held at The Chapel at CrossPoint at 10:00 AM on Monday, 500 CrossPoint Parkway, Getzville N.Y., 14068. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The Chapel at CrossPoint or Niagara County Hospice. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/1/2005 - 10/2/2005. Gibson, Sarah Abbott "Sally" October 10, 1929-September 26, 2005, Of Huntsville, died Monday. Mrs. Gibson was born and raised in Buffalo and Kenmore, New York and was the daughter of Charles and Lois Abbott. She moved to Huntsville in 1965 with her husband and two children. She bravely battled cancer for many years. Survivors include her husband, Faison P. 'Bud' Gibson, Sr.; son, Faison P. 'Bud' Gibson, Jr. of Ann Arbor, Michigan; daughter, Sallie Peirce Gibson of San Francisco and grandchildren, Aram Gibson, Levon Gibson and Charles Gibson. Burial will be in the cemetery at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Linda Hospital Proton Beam Unit, 11234 Anderson St., Loma Linda, CA 92354. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/30/2005 - 10/1/2005. Hart, Betty J. (Schweigel) Of West Seneca, NY, September 29, 2005; beloved daughter of the late Robert and Florence Schweigel; dearest mother of Gary (Julie) Hart and Cathy (Dwayne) Lang; cherished grandmother of Richard, Jamie, Kim, and Matthew ; great grandmother of Dylan and Hunter. Family will be present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC, 3855 Seneca St, West Seneca, NY where funeral service will be held Monday morning at 9:30. Friends invited. Mrs Hart was a member of Beulah Chapter #176 OES Published in the Buffalo News from 10/1/2005 - 10/2/2005. Horder, Patricia A. (Buscani) September 28, 2005 of West Seneca, NY, beloved wife of James C.; dearest mother of Jessica L. and Gina M. Horder; sister of Peter Buscani, Maria Boehm and Rosemary Buscani-Neff; also survived by nieces and 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 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Interment in St. Matthews Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/30/2005 - 10/2/2005. Jacyszyn, Walter F. Of Amherst, NY. September 30, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Macaluso) Jacyszyn; dear father of Debra A. Jacyszyn of Fairport, NY; godfather of Paul (Debra) Tetrault; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received Sunday 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 Monday morning at 8:30 and in St. Leo the Great Church at 9:15. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Mr. Jacyszyn was a Veteran of WWII, a member of the American Legion Edward M. Daly Post #1130, and a retired employee of Upstate Farms. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/1/2005 - 10/2/2005. Kircherner, Louise C. (Cramer) September 28, 2005; of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved wife of the late Leroy S. Kirchner; dear mother of Carolyn (Joseph) Nazzarett, Charles L. Kirchner; dear grandmother of Joseph Nazzarett, Laura (Craig) Minchen, Jennifer Traina, sister of Eleanor (late Wallace) Allen. A private service was held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/30/2005 - 10/1/2005. Meden, Charlotte F. (Kromphardt) Of West Seneca, NY September 28, 2005. Beloved wife of the late William H. Meden; loving mother of Dale (Kathy) and Steve (Carol) Meden and Shelly Anderson; grandmother of 3; sister of Louise (late Steve) Charnick, Wilbur (Carol) and Arnold (Caroline) Kromphardt and the late Lawrence (Susan) Kromphardt. Family present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 146 Reserve Rd., West Seneca. Friends invited. Memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/1/2005 - 10/2/2005. Moutsos, Catherine September 29, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY; Beloved wife of the late James Moutsos; sister of Rosa Koutsika and Alexandria Gianakopouloa; aunt of Mary Ann Mammana, Anastasios (Dorothy) and John (Lola) Hatsios; also survived by several great-nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday 5-8 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where Funeral Services will be held Monday morning at 9:15 followed by services in the Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation at 10. Friends invited. Memorials may be made to the above Church. A Trisagion Service will be held Sunday 7:30 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/1/2005. Musial, Carmella R. (Giambra) September 29, 2005. Beloved wife of Joseph J. Musial; devoted mother of Jeannie Musial, Catherine (James) Bahleda, Michelle (James) Barsch, Kim (Richard) Horn, Joni (Craig) Mages; also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; daughter of the late Michael and Jennie (nee Talluto) Giambra; dear sister of Mary Jane (late John) Sutton, Ignatius (Pat), Michael (Karen), Delores Giambra, Jeanette DiPalma and the late Carrie (Harold) Loupe; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the JOSEPH SPANO & SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., 473 Niagara St., where funeral will be held Tuesday at 8:45 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Anthony of Padua Church at 9:30. Family present Sunday, Monday 4-8 PM. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/1/2005 - 10/2/2005. Naab, James S. Suddenly, September 29, 2005 of the Town of Tonawanda, NY; beloved husband of Gail (Harrison) Naab; dearest father of Kim (Mike) Partyka, Tammy (Marco) Guenther and Judi (Russell) Knutsen; loving grandfather of Jordan, Justin, Michelle, Sarah and Shyanne; brother of Ray (Shirley) Naab, Shirley (Robert) Toth and the late Edward (Egle) Naab; son of Edward and the late Margaret Naab; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where Funeral Services will be held Monday morning at 11:30. Friends invited. Mr. Naab was a foreman for over 35 years at the Town of Tonawanda Highway Department. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/30/2005 - 10/1/2005. Nagle, Gilbert DeLaine "Gib" September 30, 2005, of Gowanda, NY, survived by wife, Velma (Schruis) Nagle; a son, Gary J. (Mary Anne) Nagle of Rochester; three daughters, Cynthia (William) Sutherland of Gowanda, Nancy (Robert) Tuttle of Granville, NY and Wendy Nagle of Gowanda; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a niece, Margaret Nagle Hawkins and a nephew, Peter Nagle; preceded in death by his parents, Ralph C. and Sarah Margaret Shaw Nagle; his first wife, Mary (Zinter) Nagle and a brother, Robert Nagle who is survived by his wife, Helen. Friends may call at the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME, 44 Center St., Gowanda from 2-4 and 7-9 Sunday from where the Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 11 AM. The Rev. Donald Huber of Norfolk, NE will officiate. Interment in Pine Hill Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm & Carlton Sts., Buffalo, NY 14263. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/1/2005. Nixon, Martin E.W. September 26, 2005 of Buffalo, NY, beloved husband Marilyn (Reeb); cherished father of Robin (John) Hoyt, Martin J. (Amy), Sharon (Tom) Tepper, Jeremy Gibson, Amanda Gibson and Rebekah Joy ; loving son of Eleanor (late James); brother of Daniel, Wendell (Diane), Rochelle (Michael) Parker and Cherie (John) Duggan; devoted grandfather of 10; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service Sunday at 2 PM at Grace Baptist Church (Eggert Rd). Arrangements by LINK-FOX & LUKA FUNERAL HOME (885-1709) Published in the Buffalo News from 9/30/2005 - 10/2/2005. Pache, Alfred C. "Al" September 29, 2005. Beloved husband of Audrey M. Pache; dear father of Susan (Edward) Wasik, Carl (Roberta), Raymond (Paulette) and the late Timothy Pache; father-in-law of Deborah Pache; dear grandfather of 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; brother of Bernice Plumley, Ruth Frye and Mary Albert and the late Richard Pache; uncle of many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave. Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Monday at 9:00 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Blessed Sacrament Church (Claremont Ave.) at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to St. Vincent De Paul Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/1/2005 - 10/2/2005. Paluch, Helen F. (Swieca) September 30, 2005, beloved wife of the late Brownie Paluch; loving mother of Joseph (Margaret), Richard (Virginia), Judith (Philip) Sahlem and Thomas (Carol) Paluch; sister of Brownie (Alice) Swieca, Sophie (Louie) Zajas, and the late Edward (late Nealie) Swieca and John (late Jane) Swieca; also survived by five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Sunday from 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 Monday morning at 9 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 9:30. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/1/2005 - 10/2/2005. Pentney, Helen Marie In Buffalo, NY, September 28, 2005, at age 85, sister of William (Roberta) Pentney and the late Paul, Henry (Millie) Pentney; sister-in-law of Pauline Pentney; survived by many nieces and nephews in Buffalo, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington. Private Burial Service will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery, Lackawanna, NY. Arrangements by DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/1/2005 - 10/2/2005. Post, Nancy Emerson (Gullette) September 28, 2005. Dearest mother of Martha M. (Thomas C.) Anderson, Jennifer L. Post, Susan E. (Michael) Nadrich and Catherine J. (Robert) Gawron; loving grandmother of Hannah, Thomas, Matthew, Sarah Anderson, Tyler and Madeline Nadrich. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM at the First Presbyterian Church of Clarence, 9675 Main St. Friends are welcome. If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Arrangements by (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/30/2005 - 10/1/2005. Schreiber, Gordon F. September 30, 2005; beloved husband of the late Marian B. (nee Wendel) Schreiber; dearest father of Gary, Michael (Suzanne) and the late Brenda Ann Schreiber; dear grandfather of five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Family will be present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9pm at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr., where funeral services will be held on Monday at 9:15am and from St. Lawrence Church at 10am. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to St. Lawrence Church. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 10/1/2005 - 10/2/2005. Siedlecki, Stella S. Age 94, Thursday, September 29, 2005, wife of the late Frank Siedlecki; mother of Marion (Mathew) Kalata, Barbara (Henry) Cuzydlo, Patricia (George) Dickerson and the late Irene (Richard) Ziolkowski. Friends may call Sunday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the COLUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 652 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, NY where funeral services will be held Monday at 10 AM and in St. Albert the Great R.C. Church at 10:30 AM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/1/2005. Smith, Irving M. Of Buffalo, NY, September 30, 2005; beloved husband of Jeanne (Shea) Smith; loving father of James (Loretta) Smith, Jeanne Prine, Thomas (Sharon), Sharon Smith and the late Joanne (Thomas) Germain; dear brother of Marjorie Michalak; also predeceased by other brothers and sisters; cherished grandfather of eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family will be present to receive friends on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave., where funeral will be held Monday at 8:45 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Ambrose Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Mr. Smith was a Navy Veteran. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.oconnellfh.net Published in the Buffalo News on 10/1/2005. Sobol Sr., Joseph J. Of Kenmore, NY; September 28, 2005; Age 73; beloved husband of Frances (nee Shalkowski) Sobol; father of Joseph (Bonnie) Sobol Jr., Donna (David) Epolito, Mark Sobol and Patricia(Joseph) Gardon; also survived by seven grandchildren; brother of John, Michael and Steve Sobol, the late Leo Sobol and Mary Funush. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass in St. Paul's R.C. Church, Delaware Ave. at Victoria, Kenmore, Monday morning at 9:15 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. No prior visitation. Mr. Sobol was a veteran of the Korean War, a member American Legion Brounshidle Post # 205 and a retired employee of General Motors Tonawanda Plant. Arrangements by the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/1/2005 - 10/2/2005. Vega, Joseph A. Suddenly of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Orchard Park, NY, September 28, 2005, loving son Amelia (Lopez) and the late Victor Vega; dear brother of Donald, Diane and Joanne Vega; cherished uncle of Genevieve, Rob, Victor, Selena, Nick and Erikia; Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial Service on Sunday at 2 PM at the O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave. Mr. Vega worked for Sports Service of Cincinnati. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.oconnellfh.net Published in the Buffalo News on 10/1/2005. Volo, Rose M. (Christiano) Of Hamburg, NY. September 30, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Alfonso B. Volo; dearest mother of Dolores (late John O. Hylkema) (late Paul F.) Schneeberger, Virginia (Frederick P.) Kurtz, Samuel (Linda VanDeVeire) Volo and the late Lenore (late Silvio) Buffa; loving grandmother of Karen Hylkema, Lisa (David) Damon, Brian (Cindy) Hylkema, Christopher (Andrea) and Brett Kurtz, Peter and David Buffa and the late Craig P. Kurtz; great-grandmother of Abigail, John, Nathan, Zachary, Alex and Jon; sister-in-law of Connie (late Lee) Acquisto and Lee (late Adelaide) Volo; survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555), where prayers will be said on Monday morning at 9:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 10:00. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Volo was a member and past president of St. Francis' Altar and Rosary Society. Flowers gratefully declined. If so desired, donations may be made to Womens and Childrens Hospital, 219 Bryant St., Buffalo, NY 14222. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/1/2005 - 10/2/2005. Vought, Brian B. Age 49, of Arcade, formerly of East Aurora and Lancaster. Died September 29, 2005. Beloved brother of Christopher (Kathleen Favalaro) Vought and Philip (Cheryl) Vought; also survived by two nieces and two nephews. Friends may call Thursday, October 6 from 7-9 PM at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade. A memorial service will be held Friday, October 7 at 2 PM in the Nash Road Free Methodist Church, 958 Nash Rd., North Tonawanda. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/30/2005 - 10/2/2005. Zawistowski Jr., Joseph J. September 30, 2005, beloved husband of Janice (nee Knox); dear father of Robert, Charles Zawistowski and Suzanne (Charles) Manganaro; grandfather of Charles, Laurie, Kathryn and Mark; brother of the late Leona Zawistowski. The family will be present to receive friends Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 7540 Clinton St. (corner of Girdle Rd.) where funeral services will be held Monday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Vincent de Paul Church at 10:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made in Mr. Zawistowski's memory to The American Heart Assn. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 10/1/2005 - 10/2/2005.