OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 3 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 Biondolillo, Mary (Testa) October 1, 2005; beloved wife of the late Salvatore Biondolillo; dearest mother of Evelyn Elmlinger, Salvatore (Sue) Biondolillo, Rosanne (Frank) DiJames and the late Joseph and Donald Biondolillo; mother-in-law of Rose and Linda Biondolillo; dear grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. The family will be present Monday 4-8 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Drive (corner Parker Blvd.). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 9:30 AM at Blessed Sacrament Church (Kenmore). Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 10/2/2005 - 10/3/2005. Brant, Francis H. September 29, 2005. Husband of the late Alice; dear father of Robert (Sharon) Brant, Sr., Donald (Billie) Schlau, Frances (Dennis) Domagala, Marian Schlau, Evelyn (late Frank) Conner and the late Judith (Paul) Stewart; grandfather of 22 grandchildren and many more great-grandchildren; brother of Velma Tibbits and the late Olive Robinson, Evelyn Ross, Madelyn Lucas, Donald Brant and Ross Brant; dear friend of Ada Doreen; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.) Thursday at 11:00 AM. Friends invited, family present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Brant was a retiree of Buffalo Forge. Donations to the Salvation Army. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/2/2005 - 10/3/2005. Choinski, Cora A. (Bennett) Of Angola, NY, September 28, 2005, wife of the late Leonard W. Choinski; dearest mother of Patricia (Rocky) Boci, Cora (late Jack) Dahlke, Joanne (Leonard) Ferguson, Charles Herbert, Mary (late Graydon) Walters and Kathleen (Salvatore) Aronica; survived by 22 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Friends may call Monday from 2-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 Main St., Angola where prayers will be said Tuesday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Vincent DePaul Church, N. Evans. Memorials may be made to The American Heart Association or Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/2/2005 - 10/3/2005. Dodge, Karen A. (Sisson) September 21, 2005, beloved mother of Laura, William, Angel and Brittney; dear sister of Sandra (Robert) Guenther and William (Lisa) Sisson; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Private Funeral Services were held. Arrangements by EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/30/2005 - 10/3/2005. Doll, Franklin C. Of Corfu, October 1, 2005, loving husband of Audrey Johnson Doll of over 56 years; father of Andrew 'Drew' (Linda) Doll of Corfu, Scott (Sue) Doll of Akron and Dawn Doll of Corfu; grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive. Mr. Doll was the proprietor of the former Doll Super Duper, Inc. in Corfu. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the C.B. BEACH & SON MORTUARY, INC., 4-6 Main St., Corfu. Services Wednesday 11 AM at the Corfu Presbyterian Church. Those desiring, may make memorial contributions to the church. Burial will be in Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Corfu. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/3/2005. Dziadaszek, Leonard S. September 30, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved husband of the late Jean (Weymer) Dziadaszek; devoted father of Linda (Robert) Kulach, Aline (James) Brooks; fond grandfather of Dawn Marie Kulach, James and Christopher Brooks and the late Stacie Lynn Kulach; son of the late Stephen and Maryanna; step-son of the late Lottie; son-in-law of the late Raymond and Helen Weymer; brother of Irene Wisnier, Raymond (Adele), Rose Lewandowski, late Aloysius (late Irene), late Bernard (late Rose); brother-in-law of Lorraine Kolaczynski, Raymond (Dolores) Weymer, Helen (Charles) Irwin, and the late Alfred; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St., near Union Rd., Cheektowaga Tuesday 8:45am and at St. Gabriel's Church at 9:30am. Family present Sunday evening 7-9 and Monday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Intombment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/2/2005 - 10/3/2005. Fox, Clifford K. In Buffalo, NY, October 1, 2005, beloved husband of Norma J. (Guppy) Fox; dearest father of Roger W.K. (Pamela) Fox and Gwendolyn (Martin) Schneider; grandfather of Hillery, Jennifer, Adam, Sarah and Jake; great-grandfather of Andrew, Bailey and Caleb; brother of Roseland Dingman and James Fox. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY. Funeral Service Tuesday 10 AM at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 81 Burke Dr., Buffalo, NY. In lieu of flowers, Memorials to A Blind Assn. of WNY, Roswell Park Memorial Institute or St. Michael and All Angels Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/2/2005 - 10/3/2005. Fronczak, Frank B. October 1, 2005; beloved husband of 59 years to the late Eleanor F. (nee Tills); dearest father of Donna Rauch, Thomas (Angie) Fronczak, Susan (Brian) Bonafede and Michael (Julie) Fronczak; loving grandfather of eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brother of Felicia Fronczak and the late Florian, Myron and Sigmund. The family will be present to receive friends Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. (two blocks east of Union Rd.) where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 9 AM and from Our Lady of Help of Christians Chapel at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 10/2/2005 - 10/3/2005. Girome, Franklin C. September 17, 2005. Son of the late Joseph and Hazel; brother of Joseph, Jr., Nelson and Jeanette Meier; survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass Wednesday, October 5 at 10 AM in St. Michael's R.C. Church, 651 Washington St., Buffalo, NY. Arrangements by DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, Kenmore, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/2/2005 - 10/3/2005. Heidenberg, Jean V. (Vandegrift) October 1, 2005, of Amherst, NY, wife of the late Howard F.; dear mother of Joan (Edward) Bangel of East Syracuse, NY and Cheryl (Anthony) House; grandmother of Ronald and Jennifer Bangel and Anthony and Gerald House; also survived by other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends received Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 4614 Main St., Snyder, 839-5990 (same location as Schlager Funeral Home). A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday at 1 PM at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Union Rd. at Maryvale Dr., Cheektowaga, NY 14225. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Luke's Building Fund or Family of Christ Lutheran Church, PO Box 202, Bloomsburg, PA 17815-0202. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/2/2005 - 10/3/2005. Hornquist, Verner M. Of Lockport, NY, September 30, 2005; beloved husband of Eileen R. Hornquist; father of Verner A., Shane P. and Joshua D.; brother of Paul (Betty) Hornquist and Le Roy (Shirley) Neeper; foster brother of Barbara (Jerry) Hill and Betty Jean Schielke; brother-in-law to Jack, Don and Mary Kay Roberts; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday 6-9 PM and Monday 2-9 PM at PRUDDEN & KANDT FUNERAL HOME, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport, NY, where services will be held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/2/2005 - 10/3/2005. Huber, Christopher M. Suddenly, October 1, 2005, of Angola, NY, beloved husband of Sharon (Leatherbarrow) Huber; loving son of David (Betty) Huber; brother of Jonathan D. (Stacey) Huber, Rebecca A. (Matthew) Colvin and Andrew P. Huber; grandson of Jane Pawlik; son-in-law of Barbara Caffery; dear uncle of Jacob; also survived by many aunts and uncles. Friends may call at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 North Main St., Angola on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 11 AM. Chris was an avid hunter and fisherman. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/2/2005 - 10/3/2005. Kieffer, Margaret E. "Marge" September 30, 2005, wife of the late Carl Kieffer; dear mother of Paul (Marilyn) of Diamond Bar, CA, Richard (Dana) of Fairport, NY and Donald of Ft. White, FL; grandmother of eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sister of Martha, Betty, Mary and Tom, all of Canada and a very special, caring niece, Brenda, also of Canada. A Celebration of her Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by VANDERCHER & DICK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/2/2005 - 10/3/2005. Kolveck, Stephen W. September 30, 2005, beloved husband of the late Mary Roche Kolveck; dearest father of Mary Joan Waters of Phoenix, AZ, Kathleen (James) Burnett of Phoenix, AZ, Michael T. (Harriet), Thomas S. (Lynne Adamczyk) and the late John Kolveck; also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends may call Monday 7-9 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave. at Tremont, Kenmore, where prayers will be offered Tuesday morning at 9:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mark's Church at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark's Church. Mr. Kolveck was a retiree of the US Postal Service, a Veteran of WWII and a member of St. Mark's Parish for over 50 years. Online tributes may be made to www.mem.com Arrangements by GEORGE J. ROBERTS & SONS. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/2/2005 - 10/3/2005. Larivey, Dora F. (Petchke) October 1, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY; wife of the late Edward Larivey; beloved mother of Gisela (John) Theuerkauf, Jack (Susan) Larivey, Louise Ann (Herman) Keiling, Judy (Steven) Brown and the late David Larivey; also survived by ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd and Rte 5), Hamburg, 627-2919, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 9 AM followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church, at 9:30 AM. Charles A. Castiglia Director. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/2/2005 - 10/3/2005. Lisiecki, Melvin R. "Mel" October 2, 2005, beloved father of Todd Lisiecki and Denise (Jeffrey) Jurewicz; dear grandfather of Nicholas, Zachary and Jacob; beloved son of the late Leonard and Mary Lisiecki; dear brother of Alan (Karen) Lisiecki and Virginia (Larry) Coen; beloved nephew of Dolores Casey; dear uncle of Patrick, Matthew (Andrea) and Tray Coen. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 5-8 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Parker Blvd.) where Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 10/3/2005. Logan, William C. September 30, 2005, Walled Lake, Michigan (formerly of Buffalo, NY); beloved husband of Lucille (nee Papworth) Logan; beloved and devoted father of Karen J. (late Thomas) Million of West Palm Beach, FL, Cindy (late Rick) Kuhn of Mesa, AZ and Amanda K. Logan of Canton, MI; beloved grandfather of John W. Million of West Palm Beach, FL, Cynthia Million (Christopher) Jones of Palm Bay, FL and Jacob J. Nastally of Canton, MI; beloved great-grandfather of Christopher T. and Silina K. Million of Bad Hersfeld, Germany and Cody T. Jones of Palm Bay, FL; beloved brother of James E. Logan of Houston, TX and the late Ethel Bartels of Kenmore, NY. A Memorial Service to celebrate Mr. Logan's life will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2005 at 11 AM at the Oxbow Lake Baptist Church, 10730 Elizabeth Lake Road, White Lake, MI. A luncheon at the Church will immediately follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Special Needs Children Fund of Michigan Elks-Lodge 1780, 41700 Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth, MI 48170 or to Arbor Hospice and HomeCare, 2366 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/2/2005 - 10/3/2005. Marr, Victor E. Of Depew, October 1, 2005, beloved husband of Irene (nee Wach) Marr; devoted father of Melissa Marr; dear brother of Mary Lou Skorupski and Joseph Marr; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation with family in the EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Augustine Church, 425 Penora St., Depew, Wednesday at 10 AM. Please assemble at church. Mr. Marr was the Commander of the Depew American Legion Post #1528, a member of the parish Holy Name Society, Past President of CSEA Local #815 and a current member of the Retirees unit. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/3/2005. McCarthy, Julia A. (Kosakowski) September 30, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, wife of the late John H. McCarthy; beloved mother of Leicha (Richard) Redanz and Frank J. (Kathleen) McCarthy; sister of Stephanie (Theodore) Stafford, Alex (Geraldine) Kosakowski of Arizona and the late Steven (Julia) Kossa and Helen (late Joseph) Rogalski; also survived by seven grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Julia was especially proud of her seven great-granddaughters. Funeral services Wednesday at 9 AM from the Old First Ward Chapel of the PETER K. LESLIE FUNERAL HOME, 580 South Park Ave. (corner of Hamburg St., 855-1411) and in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 9:30 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Julia was a member of the Old First Ward Center Seniors and The Confraternity of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/2/2005 - 10/3/2005. Miller, Esther Beuther Of Tonawanda Twp, October 1, 2005, beloved wife of Robert H. Miller; dear mother of Brett (Michelle) of Indianapolis, IN, Wesley (Mercedes) Miller of Grand Island; grandmother of Connor, Chelsey and Christin Miller; sister of Miriam (Peter) Swanson; also survived by nieces and nephews. All are invited to a Memorial Funeral Service at First Presbyterian Church, I Symphony Circle, (across from Kleinhans Music Hall) Buffalo, Tuesday at 3 PM. Assemble at Church. No prior visitation. Final resting place Acacia Park Cemetery. Memorials to Hospice Foundation of WNY or the charity of your choice are preferred. Arrangements by D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, Kenmore. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/2/2005 - 10/3/2005. Munsell, Maurice C. "Moe" Of Lockport, passed away October 2, 2005 after a short illness, brother of Lt. Col. Richard E. (Marian) Munsell, Ret. and the late Ronald Munsell; also survived by one niece, Renee Perrington; nephews, Richard, Peter, Gregory and Todd Munsell, and dear friend, Diana Daigler. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at PRUDDEN AND KANDT FUNERAL HOME, 242 Genesee St., Lockport, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday morning at 10 AM in St. Teresa's Church, 5771 Buell St., Akron, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/3/2005. Norek, Sandra F. (Biniecki) October 2, 2005, of Lancaster, NY, beloved wife of Raymond Norek; dearest mother of Audrey Prus; loving grandmother of Lauren and Amanda; daughter of the late Casey and Florence (nee Metz) Biniecki; sister of Audrey Werwinski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Friday at 9:30 AM at St. Gabriel's R.C. Church, 5271 Clinton St., Elma. Interment immediately following in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Arrangements by DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/3/2005. Powers, Alfrieda J. (nee Burshtynski) Of Lackawanna, NY, October 1, 2005; dearest mother of Gary P., Sandra A. Powers, Maureen K. Victori (Frank Mangone), Raymond A. (Joann) Powers and the late Roy B. Dunmyer; grandmother of David Dunmyer, Michelle McFadden, Patrick, Shawn and Stephanie Powers, Todd (Heather) Victori, Nicholas, Christopher and Jonathan Powers; great-grandmother of Jacob and Ashleigh Dunmyer; sister of Walter (late Florence) Burshtynski, Bernadine English, Richard (late Patricia) Burst and the late Virginia (Walter) Zielinski, Leonard Burshtynski and Dorothy Erling; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received at the CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 873 Abbott Rd., Buffalo, Monday from 4-8 PM where Funeral Services will immediately follow at 8 PM. Private interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/2/2005 - 10/3/2005. Prescott, Irene (Furman) Suddenly on October 1, 2005, beloved wife of the late Frank Prescott; dearest mother of Dennis (Geraldine) and the late Jeffrey Prescott; cherished grandmother of Dana Miles Prescott; sister of the late Stanley Furman. The family will be present to receive friends on Monday from 7-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9:15 AM and from St. Barnabas Church at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 10/3/2005. Prorok, Gertrude L. (Schlegel) October 2, 2005, beloved wife of the late Charles L. Prorok; dearest mother of Philip C. (Colleen) of Brookeville, MD, Robert J. (Jeanne) of Hilton, NY and Charles L. Prorok, also of Brookeville, MD; loving grandmother of Jessica Prorok, Rebecca (Andrew) Rosado, Alyssa, Matthew, John, Katherine and Robert J. Prorok, Jr.; dearest sister of Robert Schlegel; sister-in-law of Thaddeus Prorok, Adele Schoenthal, Joseph Prorok and Eleanor Pawlak. Family will be present on Monday 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 Tuesday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. If desired, memorials may be made to Brothers of Mercy. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 10/3/2005. Sanchez, Harriet J. (Prysucha) Of Angola, NY, October 2, 2005, beloved wife of the late Jose M. Sanchez; loving mother of Barbara (Nicholas) Koleff, Paul (Judy), Raymond (Bonnie), Rick (Wendy) Sanchez; sister of the late Sally Clark and Joseph (late Lorraine) Prysucha; also survived by 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 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). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday morning at 9 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church (please assemble at church). Interment will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/3/2005. Shanahan, Helen E. (Langan) October 1, 2005, of Clarence, NY, beloved wife of the late Thomas J., Sr.; dearest mother of Thomas J., Jr. (Jean) Shanahan, Jeanne (Gene) Ford, James (Bernadette) Shanahan and Mary Anne (Bruce) Stellrecht; also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday morning from St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Route 78, Java Center at 11 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. appreciated. Arrangements by HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/2/2005 - 10/3/2005. Shaw, Richard E. Of Hamburg, NY, October 1, 2005, beloved husband of Darlene L. Shaw; loving father of Jani Gay Cracknell, Melanie (Ken) Bellotta, William (Cheryl) Shaw, Heidi (John) Maher, Jamie (Russell) DiFrancesco and the late Jody Carney; stepfather of Robert Beiber; dear grandfather of Jeremy, Tyler, Dustin, Matthew, Devin, Gina, Michaela, Ryan, JR, Collin, Dana, Stephanie and Dominic; great-grandfather of Madison; brother of Ray (Alys) Shaw, Nancy Butler, Dennis (Diane) Shaw and the late Regis Shaw, Betty Ebersole and Lester Shaw. Family will be present to receive friends Monday 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). A Memorial Service will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 10:00 at the Wesleyan Church of Hamburg, S-4999 McKinley Pkwy. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/2/2005 - 10/3/2005. Skrabacz, Robert J. "Bobby" Of Lackawanna, NY, October 2, 2005, beloved husband of Henrietta (nee Chmielowicz); dearest father of James (Susan) and Marylynn (David) Nadolinski; dearest grandfather of Brian, Leanne and Mitchell; brother of Frank Jr. (Marge), Alice and the late Louise (Edward) Bernacki; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the JOS. M. LITWIN FUNERAL HOME, 1629 Electric Ave., Tuesday at 9:00 and at Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30. Friends invited. Family present Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Skrabacz was a member of the Matthew Glab Post #1477 and South Park Golf Club. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/3/2005. Sojka, Anthony M. October 2, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of the late Jean (nee Rusin) Sojka; dearest father of Anthony Michael (Kathy) and James (Nancy) Sojka; dear grandfather of David, Diane Sojka, Carolyn (Jon) Engasser, Daniel Sojka and great-grandfather of Kayli Rain Engasser; brother of John Sojka; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Tuesday 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 on Wednesday at 9 AM and from Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel at 9:30 AM. Interment Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery. Mr. Sojka was an Army veteran of WWII. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/3/2005. Stahl, Ruth B. (Mex) October 2, 2005, wife of the late Eugene Stahl; predeceased by two brothers and two sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/3/2005. Stewart, Sally K. (Kohler) October 2, 2005, dear wife of the late Joseph T.J. Stewart; mother of Thomas W. (Patricia) Stewart, Douglas K. (Sue Sheridan) Stewart, Charles M. Stewart and Albert J. Stewart; grandmother of Laura Lindsley, Joseph T.J. Stewart, II, David A. Stewart, Matthew T. Stewart, Elizabeth M. Stewart, Robert K. Stewart and Katherine S. Stewart; great-grandmother of Garett T. Lindsley; sister of the late William A. Kohler. Friends may call Tuesday from 7-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday at 11 AM at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral. Flowers are declined. Memorials may be made to Camp Weona c/o of the YMCA or The American Red Cross. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/3/2005. Taverna, Christina M. (Pappas) September 30, 2005, beloved wife of Ralph J. Taverna; dearest mother of Anthony R. (Susan), Vito E. (Lisa) Taverna and Annette C. (Thomas) Richter; loving grandmother of Dominic, Vincent Taverna, Nicholas and Evan Richter; sister of Lenore (Rob) Neiler; aunt of James and Paterick Neiler. No prior visitation. Private Funeral Services were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 10/3/2005. Trella, Irene (Lenard) Of Lackawanna, NY, September 30, 2005; beloved wife of the late Leo J. Trella; sister of the late Stephen (late Rose) Lenard; sister-in-law of Victoria (late Joseph) Klesic and Mary (late John) Zajdel; also survived by many other loving nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM (Blasdell/ Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 3450 South Park Ave., where prayers will be said Tuesday morning at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Hyacinths Church at 9:30. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Mrs. Trella was a member of Catholic Daughter's of American Court #1331 and Spitfires Senior Citizens. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/2/2005 - 10/3/2005. Wagner, Anna May (Hokamp) October 1, 2005, of Grand Island, wife of M. Wayne Wagner; mother of Michael J. (Jeanine), Kimberly A. (Michael) McDonnell, Jeffrey J. (Cathy) and Daniel S. (Ann) Wagner; also survived by 12 grandchildren; sister of John (June) Hokamp; stepsister of Wilma (Dick) Beyer, Jackie (Jack) Harten and RuthAnn (Gene) Berger; daughter of the late John and Gladys Hokamp. Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 AM at St. Stephen's Church. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo or The Autism Society of America WNY Chapter. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/3/2005. Widrig, Norbert E. Of West Valley, NY, September 30, 2005, dear companion of Anne Feldman; father of Kelly J. (Patrick) Wheeler and Amy C. (Michael) Balon; grandfather of Jacob and Collin Wheeler; brother of Lynn Widrig, Diane (Dell) Colf, Wayne (Gloria) Widrig, Elaine (Robert) Buck, Dennis (Donna) Widrig and the late Sharon Cross; brother-in-law of Norman Cross; also survived by nine nieces, seven nephews and 19 great-nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday from 7-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday morning at 11:00. Mr. Widrig was a former Chief of the West Valley Hose Company and served as Town of Ashford Constable. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the West Valley Volunteer Hose Co., Route 240, West Valley, NY 14171. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/2/2005 - 10/3/2005.