OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 4 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 Arana, Eduardo "Eddie" October 2, 2005. Beloved son of Vilma and the late Roberto; husband of Christine (Flatley); cherished father of Erika and Rachel Arana; dear brother of Maria (Rick) Stoyel, Isabel (Mark) Hughes, Roberto Jr. (Dawn) Arana, Ramiro (Mary) Arana, Ruth (Mike) Conner and the late Beatrice (Tom) Curtin; nephew of Thomas (Elba) Arana; also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. The family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner Parker), where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9:00 AM and from St. Joseph's University Heights Church at 10:00 AM. If desired, contributions may be made to the P.B.A. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 10/4/2005. Arricale, Nicholas "Ricky" October 3, 2005 of Sloan, NY. Beloved husband of Vivian (nee Winch); dearest father of John, Edward, Laura, Carmella (Peter) Savarino and Louis (Audrea); survived by 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brother of Anthony (Mary) and Francis Marinao, both of Florida; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo city line, Thursday morning at 8:45 and at Winchester Community Church at 9:30 AM. Interment in St. John's Cemetery. Family present Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/4/2005 - 10/5/2005. Boje, Margaret A. (Cole) Of West Seneca, NY; October 1, 2005; beloved wife of John F. Boje; dearest daughter of Barbara 'Betty' and the late Carl Cole; sister of Karl (Erica) Cole, Bill Cole, Teresa (Rick) Liberti and the late Joseph (Linda) Cole; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10:00 AM. Friends are invited. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. Margaret was a dedicated member of the Spring Garden Assn. in Marilla, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/4/2005 - 10/5/2005. Boland, Lois H. (Holmes) Age 73, died October 1, 2005 of Niagara Falls, NY. Beloved wife of Donald J. Boland; dear mother of Timothy D. (Bernadette) Boland of Niagara Falls, NY and Michael J. Boland of Buffalo, NY; loving grandmother of AnnMarie and Michael; sister of Mary Lou (William) Grace; sister-in-law of Margaret Boland and is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. The family will be present on Wednesday from 3-8 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. A Memorial Mass for Lois will be offered Saturday October 8th at 11 AM in Sacred Heart Church, South Ave at 11th St., Niagara Falls, NY. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/4/2005. Brand Jr., Charles J. "Butch" October 1, 2005; dear son of the late Antoinette (nee Mirco) and Charles Brand Sr.; brother of Robert A. (Cheryl) Brand; former husband of Nancy (nee Vernale) and Mary 'Mandy' Brand; dearest father of Christine (Dan) Hunt, Charles J. III, Lisa (Greg) Doxbeck, Jennifer, Michael, Rebecca, Mark and Natalie; grandfather of six grandchildren; also survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Thursday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6050 Transit Rd., where Funeral services will be held Friday at 9:15 AM and from Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 10 AM. Mr. Brand was a former member of Local 210 and a 1992 graduate of University of Buffalo Law School. Online register book at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/4/2005 - 10/5/2005. Cole Sr., Everett A. Of Boston, NY, October 1, 2005, beloved husband of Sandra R. (Hoffman) Cole; loving father of Everett 'Andy' (Becky) Cole Jr., Paula (Tim) Buster and Jenny (Jeffrey) Battleson; dearest grandfather of Alex, Rachel Mangold, Brandon Cole and Timmy Buster; also survived by 5 brothers, 3 sisters, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., Hamburg Chapel, 207 Main St. where funeral will be held Friday at 10 AM. Mr. Cole was a member of the Ismalia Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. 'Clown Unit', past Master of Wayfarers Lodge #1148, Royal Patron of Amaranth-Forcynthia Court, Buffalo Consistory S.P.R.S., and the Valley of Buffalo Chapter of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. (Masonic Service Thursday 7:30 PM). Memorial contributions to Shriner's Hospital Appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/4/2005 - 10/6/2005. Cottrell, Marjorie L. Age 95 of Arcade, died October 2, 2005; beloved wife of the late Arthur; mother of Betty (late James) Colligan and the late John 'Jack' (late Barbara) Cottrell; sister of the late Gordon Hoose; also survived by seven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren and sixteen great-great-granchildren. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 AM. Interment will be in Sardinia Cemetery. Memorials may be made to HomeCare & Hospice or the Arcade Rescue Squad. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/4/2005. Dewan, Alexander Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest October 1, 2005, beloved son of the late Alexander and Margaret (nee Kassab) Dewan; devoted brother of Philip (late Theresa) Dewan and Emily Dewan; cherished uncle of Margaret Dewan; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer on Wednesday from 3-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Victory Basilica, Ridge Rd. and South Park Ave., Lackawanna on Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock. (Please assemble at church). Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/4/2005. Dorobiala, Josephine (Strzelczyk) October 3, 2055, beloved wife of the late Julius M.; dear mother of Patricia (Leonard) Sumera and Christine (Paul) Adamski; grandmother of Cheryl (William) Lewis, Kim (Jeff) Bak, Eric (Gretchen), Jason (Valerie) and Scott Adamski; great-grandmother of six. Private services held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by THE PACER FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/4/2005. Godfrey III, William Simpson June 2, 2005; Survived by The Godfrey Family of Philadelphia and The O'Gorman Family of Buffalo & Eden. William attended St. Paul School, Lake Forest Academy and the University of Virginia. He was Deputy Sheriff of Custer County, ID, a skiier, horseman, and rancher. Memorial to be held October 4, 2005, at Gardner Creek Ranch, Clayton, Idaho. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/4/2005. Hart, Gylda Bernadine (Nelson) Age 97, Parkhurst Blvd., Kenmore, NY; October 1, 2005; in Heathwood healthcare Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert B. Hart. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a graveside service at 11 AM, Wednesday, October 5, 2005 in Elm Lawn Cemetery, 3939 Delaware Ave. at Brighton Rd. Arrangements by the LANE FUNERAL HOME INC. Mrs. Hart was employed as a switch board operator at the Buffalo News. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/4/2005 - 10/5/2005. Kasselman, Jeremy M. Suddenly, October 1, 2005, loving son of Karen McMullen; dear father of Savanna Raye Kasselman; friend of Kelly Robbins; brother of Jamey McMullen; grandson of Phyllis (Hull) McMullen and the late James D. McMullen; dear nephew of Nancy (Tim) Lovestrand, Raye Roth and Judith (John) Klepfer. A Memorial Service will be celebrated Wednesday at 11 AM at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 6320 Main St., Williamsville. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Savannah Kasselman Fund. Arrangements by DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/4/2005. Kowalczyk Sr., Richard D. October 2, 2005, at the age of 43, beloved husband of Ruth (Szumada) Kowalczyk; dearest father of Richard D. Jr. and Brittany; son of the late Stanley and Geraldine Kowalczyk; son-in-law of Wasyl and Hildegard Szumada; brother of Robert (Colleen), of CA, Rosanne (Paul) Staebell and the late James; brother-in-law of Gisela, Jurgen (Betty Sue), Roland, Paul (Lori) Szumada, Carmen Schweickert; survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St., near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Wednesday only 2-4 and 7-9. Services Thursday at 10 AM. Rick was a member of the Lancaster Moose Lodge #1605 and an avid hunter. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/4/2005 - 10/5/2005. Lang, Dolores M. (Schaub) Of Hamburg, NY, October 4, 2005; wife of the late Melvin John Lang; mother of Sandra (William) Steck; grandmother of Jennifer Lynn Schaefer; great grandmother of Corey John Schaefer; sister of Sylvester (Rose) Schaub; predeceased by four sister and three brothers . Friends may call at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC, 21 Pierce Ave, Hamburg, NY Wednesday 6-9 PM only. Mass of Christian Burial from SS Peter & Paul church Thursday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to SS Peter & Paul Church Building Fund, Hamburg. Mrs Lang was a member of the Altar & Rosary Society Published in the Buffalo News from 10/4/2005 - 10/5/2005. Lawson, Mary M. "Pat" (Degnan) October 1, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved mother of Alan F. Lawson and Patricia Steves; also survived by brothers and sisters in Wisconsin; dear grandmother of Julie, Christopher, Robert and Ashley; friend of David Lockwood and Lorraine Stegura; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Thursday at 10 AM from the Old First Ward Chapel of the PETER K. LESLIE FUNERAL HOME, 580 South Park Ave. (corner of Hamburg St., 855-1411). Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Wednesday 6-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/4/2005 - 10/5/2005. 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 Al (Karen) Lisiecki and Virginia (Larry) Coen; beloved nephew of Dolores Casey; dear uncle of Patrick, Matthew (Andrea) Coen and Trae Watts. 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 from 10/3/2005 - 10/4/2005. 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 - 10/4/2005. Morreale, Anna "Anne" Age 89 of Niagara Falls, NY; October 2, 2005; wife of the late Steve Morreale; mother of Anthony M. (Susanne) Morreale of Indianapolis, IN, Stephen P. Morreale of Menter, OH, Joan M. (Richard) Bottita of the Town of Tonawanda, NY; also survived by three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one brother and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 PM at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON FUNERAL CHAPEL, 468 19th St., Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services begin Thursday 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM in St. Joseph Church, 1413 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, NY. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. Memorial offerings to the American Red Cross, Niagara Falls, NY or Schoellkopf Health Care Facility Activity Dept., Niagara Falls, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/4/2005. 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 from 10/3/2005 - 10/4/2005. Oakley, Edward T. October 1, 2005, beloved husband of Elizabeth (Mann) Oakley; dearest father of Mary Ann Wischnewski, Edward J. (Maureen), Deborah (Gerard) Hamilton, Thomas P. (Karen), John P. (Nancy) and William J. Oakley; loving grandfather of 15 grandchildren; dear brother of William (Edna) Oakley and Marjorie (late Merrill) Miller; brother-in-law of John Mann; also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4, 7-9 PM, at the REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 657 Abbott Rd., (corner Red Jacket Pkwy.), where services will be held Thursday at 9 AM and at St. Ambrose RC Church at 9:30 AM. Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/4/2005 - 10/5/2005. 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 and Nicole Marie Derenda; sister of the late Stanley Furman. Family will be present to receive friends on Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 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 St. Barnabas Church at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 10/3/2005 - 10/4/2005. Regula, Gertrude H. (Olejniczak) October 2, 2005, beloved wife of the late Leon; dearest daughter of the late Frank and Barbara (nee DeMartin) Olejniczak-Crouse; dearest sister of Florence (late Harold) Dumke, Valentine (Virginia) Olejniczak and the late Agnes (late Adam) Gorski; aunt to several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St., Cheektowaga where funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:00 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial from Our Lady Help of Christians Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 10/4/2005 - 10/5/2005. Rew, Harry E. Of Buffalo, NY, October 3, 2005, beloved husband of the late Anna (nee Palica) Rew; father of Carol Martino and Thomas (Janice) Rew; grandfather of Todd (Jennifer) and Troy Martino, Stefanie (Paul) Rew-Hazel, Heather and Monique Rew; great-grandfather of Adrianna Martino. Friends received Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-8:30 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will immediately follow visitation Wednesday at 8:30 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be sent to the SPCA. Mr. Rew was a retired General Motors employee and a member of UAW Local #774. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/4/2005 - 10/5/2005. Rogers, Derek September 28, 2005, of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Tuesday at Mt. Olive Church, East Delavan St. 10 AM Visitation. 11 AM Funeral Service. Interment St. Matthews Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 East Utica St. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/3/2005 - 10/4/2005. Rosati, Ignatius S. "Frank" October 2, 2005; of Lackawanna, NY; beloved husband of Marie J. (nee Ceccarelli); dearest father of Diane (Don) Arcara, Anthony (Dora) and the late Frankie; grandfather of Dr. Anthony Rosati, Dr. Kristin Arcara and Frankie Rosati; son of the late James and Elizabeth (nee Prisco) Rosati; brother of Teresa (late Carmen) Cavorsi, Antoinette (late Robert) Stephany and the late Anthony; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Service from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY; Thursday morning at 9:30 and from St. Anthony's Church at 10 o'clock. Mr. Rosati was a member of VFW Post # 898 and retired Lackawanna Auxiliary Police Assoc. Visitation Tuesday & Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/4/2005 - 10/5/2005. 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 from 10/3/2005 - 10/4/2005. Schaefer, Victor E. October 4, 2005, son of the late Charles Schaefer and Josephine (Bauer) Young; brother of Herman H. (Arlene) Young, predeceased by five brothers; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received at the MICHAEL A. DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 Lovejoy St., Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where the Funeral Services will be held Thursday morning at 9:30. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/4/2005 - 10/5/2005. Schroeder, Arthur William Emil Of Blasdell, NY, October 3, 2005, beloved husband of the late Jessie (nee Moffat) Schroeder and the late Nancy (nee Avery) Schroeder; loving father of Lynne Reese and Jeanne (Wayne) DeRamo; dear grandfather of Brian and Erik Reese and Jessica, Melissa and Andrea DeRamo; brother of Paul (Tsuneko) Schroeder and the late Joan Makey, Doris Schroeder and Gerald (Karen) Schroeder; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the, (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel), JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave., where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10 AM. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/4/2005. Schwenk, Joan Jordan Age 82, of Lake Worth, Florida, passed away recently in Lake Worth , Florida. Joan was born in South Buffalo, NY. Before retiring from the Alexander Summer Realty Corp. and relocating to Lake Worth in 1989, Joan lived in Teaneck, NJ. A graduate of South park high School and Bryant and Stratton Business Institute, Joan served as a Spar in the US Coast Guard durning World War II. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Joseph R. Schwenk. Joan is survived by her four sons and three daughters-in-law, Chris and Nancy, of South Florida, Joseph Jr. and Erica, of Gurnee, IL, James W. and Susan, of Carmel, NY and Thomas J., of Galveston, TX; one sister, Mary Jordan Ryan, of Wycoff, NJ; dight grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service celebrating Joan's life will be held at St. John Vianney RC Church, Orchard Park, NY on October 8, 2005 at 10 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/30/2005 - 10/6/2005. Scime, Alfred October 3, 2005, husband of Santa 'Sandy' (Mele) Scime; father of James (Gretchen) and Ronald (Johnna) Scime; grandfather of Gina, Jimmy, Anthony and Ronnie Afronzo Scime; son of the late Vincent and Mary (Dina) Scime; brother of Thomas (late Marge), Santo (Barbara) Scime, Shirley (Joe) Albicocco, Vincent (Karen), Carmen (Bonnie) Scime, the late Joseph (late Rose), Sam (late Nancy) Scime, Josephine (late Sam) Caci and Anthony (Mildred) Scime; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday 5-8 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME INC., 1671 Maple Rd., (between Hopkins and Youngs Rd.), where Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 8:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Pius X Church at 9:45 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Entombment in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/4/2005 - 10/5/2005. Skrzycki, Anthony J. October 3, 2005; beloved husband of Alice (Olejniczak); dear father of Lawrence (Maryann) and Cynthia (David Shribman) Skrzycki; grandfather of Kris, Jeffrey, Jonathan, Elizabeth and Natalie; great-grandfather of Jackson; brother of the late Sophie, Cecelia, Josephine, Edward, Antoinette, Louise and Carl. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.) Thursday 9:30 AM and St. Barnabas Church 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Family present Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/4/2005 - 10/5/2005. 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 from 10/3/2005 - 10/4/2005. Staebell, Mildred F. October 2, 2005; daughter of the late Joseph and Magdalena Staebell; sister of Dolores Staebell and the late Loretta (Joseph) Moslow, William (Madelin) and Elinor (Howard) Bauer; also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC, 2480 Kensington, where services will be held on Thursday at 9:30, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church, 157 Cleveland Dr. at 10 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/4/2005 - 10/5/2005. 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 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, 11 AM at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral. Flowers are declined. Memorials may be made to Camp Weona c/o of the YMCA, 280 Cayuga Rd., cheektowaga 14225 or The American Red Cross. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/3/2005 - 10/5/2005. 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 from 10/3/2005 - 10/5/2005. Walasek, Lucy October 2, 2005, wife of the late William; mother of Marsha (Thomas) Mohan and Nancy Biggie; grandmother of Kimberly, Jennifer and Kelly; great-grandmother of Michael and Nicholas; sister of Helen Kanaswicz and the late Stella Goss and Walter Dudek; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the DONALD J. SIWEK FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore where prayers will be offered Wednesday 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Blessed Sacrament Church, Tonawanda at 9:15 AM. Mrs. Walasek was a member of Literacy Volunteers and Sears Retirement Club. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/4/2005. Williams, Kathleen (Jordan) Of Buffalo, NY, October 2, 2005, beloved and caring wife of Richard Williams; loving mother of Lisa (Peter) Frank; dear sister of Lawrence (Shirley), Daniel (Deborah), late Robert, Richard, Jack (Pamela), William Jr. Jordan, Joanne Kowalcyk and Maryellen Williams; cherished grandmother of Alexander; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave., where funeral will be held Thursday at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Stephen's Church at 9:30. Mrs. Williams was a former Boosterette of the Southside Club. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Online condolences and video tribute may be seen at www.oconnellfh.net Published in the Buffalo News from 10/4/2005 - 10/5/2005.