OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 5 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 Arcymowicz, Chester L. October 4, 2005; beloved husband of the late Emily (nee Lachut); devoted father of Joan Adamski, Alice (Christopher) Riggs and Leonard Arcymowicz; dearest grandfather of Joshua, Jonathan, Jessica, Jaclyn Adamski and Sandra (Shannon) Valentin; great-grandfather of Aleaha; brother of Albina (late Louis) Kurek, Martha (late Wallace) Covier and the late Adele (late John) Kurek, Celia (late Larry) Oleniewski and Lucy (late Andrew) Cross; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 806 Clinton Street (3 blocks west of Fillmore) where services will be Friday at 9:15 AM and at Holy Apostles SS Peter and Paul Church at 9:30 AM. Chester was a WW II Navy Veteran and member of VFW Leonard Post, Jr Post #6251. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. 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. Bauda, Elizabeth (Luzer) Of Snyder, NY on October 4, 2005. Beloved wife of Russell M. Bauda; devoted mother of Barbara, Paula (Jerry) Cusimano, Joanne (Kevin) Crane, Charles (Shari); loving grandmother of Lauren and Karen Cusimano, Ashley Stewart and Victoria Elizabeth Bauda; sister of Christine Reynard; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, 5541 Main St., Wednesday 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday 11 AM at St. Mary's Church, Church St., Silver Springs, NY. Donations to Hospice Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/5/2005. Binkowski, James R. October 4, 2005;l devoted father of Emily Binkowski; dear son of Henry and Rita (Poczkalski) Binkowski; dear brother of Paul (Noreen) Binkowski; dear uncle of Caitlyn, Jessica, Becky and Christopher. Funeral services at BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner of S. Ogden), Friday at 8:45 AM and at St. John the Evangelist Church at 9:30 AM. Visitation Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 PM Published in the Buffalo News from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. 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. 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. Bruning, Nancy K. (Sugg) Of Akron, NY, entered into rest October 3, 2005, daughter of Betty (Nice) and the late Glen Sugg; loving wife of John; dear mother of Rebecca (Kenneth John) Maguda and Gretchen Bruning; grandmother of Nicholas Maguda; sister of Karen (Douglas) Brauer and Bryan Sugg. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 AM in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4809 S. Newstead Rd., Akron. Family will receive friends on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the church. Burial Mt. Olive Cemetery. Memorials in Nancy's memory may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church. Arrangements by CHILDS FUNERAL HOME, Akron ( 542-8888). Published in the Buffalo News on 10/5/2005. Clark, Gary J. Of the Town of Niagara, NY; October 3, 2005; Age 54; son of Elizabeth (Wilds) Clark and the late Earl Clark; brother of Scott Clark and William (Janice) Clark; also survived by one niece and one nephew. Friends may call at the HARDSION FUNERAL HOMES INC., North 4th & Ridge Streets, Lewiston, Thursday from 7-9 PM. Services will be held Friday at 11 AM at the Chapel at Acacia Park Cemetery, 4215 Nroth Tonawanda Creek Rd., Town of Pendleton. Memorials to the Niagara Feline Friends Inc., 6943 Ellicott Rd., Lockport, NY 14094 or the Niagara County SPCA, 2100 Lockport Rd., Niagara Falls, NY 14304 Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Connelly, Dolores M. (nee Zimmermann) October 2, 2005, at age 105, wife of the late William M. Connelly; beloved mother of Michael G. (Barbara), Ann C. (Fred) Scherer, Dolores M. (Franklin) Downing and Kevin J. (Judith) Connelly; also survived by 17 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and Carol Connelly; predeceased by 13 brothers and sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Mark's Church, Friday morning at 10:30 AM. Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels or St. Mark's Church. Arrangements by GEORGE J. ROBERTS & SONS. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. Cosgrove, Michael J. Of West Seneca, NY; October 2, 2005; dearest father of Rebecca, Megan and Christan Cosgrove; son of the late Thomas and Edna Cosgrove; brother of Dr. Anne Cosgrove (Dr. Dennis Reid), Mary (Andrew) Sciandra, Thomas (Judith) Cosgrove, Ellen (Peter) El Hawa, Peter (Tammy) Cosgrove and the late Mark Cosgrove. The family will be present Thursday & Friday 2-7 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC. 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca where prayers will be said Saturday morning at 8:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial for Queen of Heaven Church at 9. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to the South Buffalo Community Table appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. Gellman, Philip S. October 4, 2005; beloved husband of Rose R. (nee Rudolph) Gellman; dear father Dr. Margot (John) Lacey, Linda (Kenneth) Levin, Dr. Ben (Gavin Purdue) Gellman, and Alan (Traci) Gellman; loving grandfather of Jessica and Nicole Levin, Matthew and Danielle Lacey, Julia and Olivia Gellman; brother of the late Sam, Tibey Porrath and Jack Gellman. A Memorial Service will be held Temple Beth Israel, 905 College Ave., Niagara Falls, NY, Friday at 11:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials in his memory to the American Cancer Society or Katrina Hurricane Relief Fund. c/o Red Cross. Arrangements by the AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. Hake, William G. Of Otto, NY, October, 2, 2005; husband of Darlene (Storm) Hake; son Marcella Hake; father of Robert Hake, William Hake and Matthew Hake all of Niagara Falls, Robin Hake of Kitchener, Ont., and David Hake of Ransomville; step-father of Wendy Storm Zientara; brother of Val Hake of AZ, Barbara Carhill and Judy McLaughlin both of MN; also survived by 14 grandchildren, one grandchild, several aunts, nieces, nephew and very close friends. Husband of late Nancy (Fueglein) Hake. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-8:30 PM, Thursday at the LANE FUNERAL, INC, 8622 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls where funeral services will be held at 8:30 PM Published in the Buffalo News on 10/5/2005. 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. Hyland, Mary Schrowe October 3, 2005. Wife of the late Wilfred J. Hyland; sister of the late Charlotte Ehmann, Francis Schrowe and Adella Bleicher; aunt of Patricia Weiler, Marianne Holmes, the late Donna Simpson and Carol Deptula; also survived by grandnieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. at Cayuga Rd., Williamsville, where services will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in S.S. Peter and Paul Church at 9:30. Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. Jankiewicz, Edmund S. September 30, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of the late Helene (Blazejewski) Jankiewicz; dearest friend of Ceil Nowak; dear father of Joseph (late Barbara) and Richard Jankiewicz; grandfather of Marie, Michael and Jeffery; also survived by six great-grandchildren; predeceased by five brothers; survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, October 8 at 9:30 AM in St. Mary's of the Assumption RC Church, 1 St. Mary's Hill, Lancaster, NY. Please assemble at church. No prior visitation. Arrangements by BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/5/2005. Johns, Ruth B. (Bement) August 28, 2005, of Kenmore, NY. Memorial Service will be held October 8 at 11 o'clock from Knox United Presbyterian Church, 2595 Elmwood Ave. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. Jordan, Doris H. (Koch) October 3, 2005, beloved wife of the late Robert R.; dear mother of Robert (Kristine), James (Victoria) and Cynthia (Thomas) Mroz; grandmother of seven grand and 11 great-grandchildren; sister of the late Howard Koch; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.) Saturday 8:30 and St. Barnabas Church 9 AM. Friends invited. Family present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. Kaminski, Josef October 4, 2005, beloved husband of Esther (nee Matuszewski) Kaminski; dearest father of Linda (Joseph) Nowak; devoted grandfather of Matthew Josef Nowak; pre-deceased by brothers and sisters in Poland. No prior visitation. Funeral services held privately. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 10/5/2005. 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. Lodwig, Renate I. Suddenly October 4, 2005, dear mother of Christa A. (Michael) Karet and Elizabeth Kahler-Huard (Daniel); beloved grandmother of Brendan and Ava Karet and Casey Kahler; also survived by the family patriarch Wladyslaw Galas; sister of Erika Denton, Loni Sobczyk, Christa Lodwig, Ellie Parsons, Sigfried, Alex and Edward Lodwig. Friends may call Thursday 4-7 PM DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave. at Tremont, Kenmore, where Funeral Services will be held Friday morning at 11:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions in Renate's memory may be made to the SPCA, 295 Ensminger Rd., Tonawanda, NY 14150. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. Marcello, Helen M. (Czerwonka) Of Hamburg, NY, entered into rest October 4, 2005, beloved wife of the late Dominic Marcello; devoted mother of Mary Ann (late Joseph) Valetta; cherished grandmother of four grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; loving daughter of the late Thomas and Magdalena (nee Formanczyk) Czerwonka; dear sister of six brothers and sisters; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited for a gathering at LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott near Lake Ave. on Friday from 5-7 PM in Helen's name where a memorial service will immediately follow. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/5/2005. Mielcarek, Adeline A. (nee Dmochowski) October 4, 2005. Beloved wife of Leo; devoted mother of Theresa Krull, Anna (Les) Damiani, Roxanne (Steve) Luczkowiak, Robert (Linda) Mielcarek, Deborah (Lawrence) Mott, Rosemary (Joe) Matalone and Jeannette (Rick) Cordero; sister of John (late Marge) Dmochowski, Barb (Richard) Wattie, Mary (Jim) Tedesco, Michael (Paula) Dmochowski, late Florence (late Frank) Chludzinski and late Irene Dmochowski; sister-in-law of Jean (Bob) Osuch and the late Helen (Bob) Buckeries, late Katherine, late Joe (Helen) and late Tom (late Clara) Mielcarek; also survived by 17 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family will be present Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William Street (3 blocks east of Harlem) where services will be held Friday at 9:30 and at Precious Blood Church at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in Adeline's Memory may be made to Precious Blood Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. Moran, Anna W. October 2, 2005 of Buffalo, NY ; cherished wife of the late James; beloved mother of James P.; loving sister of George (Kay), Mary ( William) Tierney, the late Edmund (late Shirley) and the late Alice Whitlock; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LINK-FOX & LUKA FUNERAL HOME (355 Grant St. ) A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday 10 AM. at Coronation of the B.V.M. RC Church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Research Center for Stroke & Heart Disease, 100 High St, Buffalo Published in the Buffalo News on 10/5/2005. Murphy, Paul D. October 3, 2005. Husband of Margaret M. (Sands) Murphy; father of Brian J. (Peg), Eileen (late Patrick) Doyle, Paul J. (Eugenia), Mary Ann (Kevin) O'Neil and the late Joseph A. Murphy; grandfather of Keith, Tara and Meghan Murphy, Hillary and Lauren Doyle, Elizabeth, Mark and Jared Murphy, Erin Fitzgerald, Jennifer (Nicholas) Reed and Matthew O'Neil; great-grandfather of Hannah Reed; brother of Mary Jane (late Albert) Walh. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 PM and 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 9:30 and from St. Teresa's Church at 10:00. Mr. Murphy was a member of the Holy Name Society and a Eucharistic Minister. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Juvenile Diabetes. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. Murphy, Sheila D. (Donovan) Of Tonawanda Twp, October 4, 2005; beloved wife of James P. Murphy; mother of James (Christine) of Tunis, Tunisia, Eileen Prager of Hawthorne, NY, Kathleen (Sean) Brown of Alexandria, VA, Maureen (John) McArdle of Hawthorne, NY; survived by 10 grandchildren; sister of Teresa (late Richard) LeFauve, late Mary (late George) DeCell, late James (late Genevieve),late Thomas (Marguerite), late Joseph (late Dell) Donovan; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where Funeral will be held Friday at 9 AM. Mass of Christian burial from St. John the Baptist R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Memorials to a charity of your choice are preferred. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. Myers Jr., Harold W. "Hy" October 4, 2005. Husband of Shirley (Hill) Myers; father of Howard (Jennifer) Sutton, Karen (Stuart) Monteith, Tina (late John) Ketterer; grandfather of Kayla, Ashlee, Shelby and Tyler; brother of Michael (Denise), Dennis (Barbara), Debbie Myers. Family present to receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-8 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.) where funeral services will immediately follow the visitation Friday at 8 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Mr. Myers was Past Worthy President of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, #2692. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. Nichter, Donald E. October 3, 2005. Dearest son of the late Edward J. and Loretta (nee Kiefer) Nichter; dearest brother of Joan (the late J. Donald) Frieh and the late Alice Ratajczak; also survived by nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and many friends. The family will be present on Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held Friday at 9:15 AM and from St. Edmund's Church at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to People, Inc. Boston I.C.F. 8169 Boston State Rd., Hamburg, NY 14075. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. Nowak, Josephine M. "Jessie" (nee Skrabski) October 3, 2005; beloved mother of Leo J. (Mary (nee Pitonyak)) Nowak Jr.; cherished grandmother of Lee (Mary Jane) Nowak, Ann (Richard) Maurer, Thomas (Kelly) Nowak, James (Melissa) Nowak and 'GIGI' to her great-grandchildren Brian, Jason Maurer, Abby Nowak, Isabelle and Caroline Nowak; step-grandmother of Mark, Robert, Alicia Feldhousen, Morgan and Garrett Haynes; sister of Celia (late Edward) Kwiatkowski, Catherine (late Henry) Bartkowiak and the late John (late Florence), Walter (late Stella), Edward, Henry Skrabski, Mary (late William) Michalski and Clara (late Edward) Pawlik; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Thursday 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 Friday at 9:00 AM and from Queen of Martyrs Church at 9:30 AM. Interment St. Augustine Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. 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. Palmer, Jean M. (MacKenzie) Of Akron, NY, entered into rest October 4, 2005, wife of the late John T. Palmer; sister of the late Alfred, Edna MacKenzie; dear aunt of Linda Richards, Nancy Comeau, and Carol Rogerson; and several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 AM in the CHILDS FUNERAL HOME, 10 Eckerson Ave., Akron ( 542-8888) where family will family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service. Burial Acacia Park Cemetery. Memorials to the Newstead Historical Society or Hospice Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/5/2005. Preston, Albert J. October 4, 2005, age 79 of Tonawanda, after a long illness; husband of the late Charlotte A. Preston; brother of Patricia (Frank) Troglauer; stepfather of William (Bedie) and Donald (Joanne) Evens; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Thursday only at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME, INC., Adam & Seymour Sts., Tonawanda, where services will be held at 11 AM, Friday. Friends invited. If desired memorials to Roswell Park Cancer Institute are preferred. Mr. Preston was a Navy Veteran of WWII and was employed by the U.S. Postal Service before retiring. Complete obituary, condolences and directions at www.hampfuneral.com. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/5/2005. 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. 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. 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. 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. Setlik Jr., Stanley J. Of N. Tonawanda, October 3, 2005, dearest father of Tricia (John) Polchowski, John (Shannen) Setlik and Brian Setlik; proud grandfather of seven grandchildren; dear brother of Mary Ann (late Ralph) Ziehm; also survived by two aunts, a niece, two nephews and cousins. Family present Thursday 4-8 PM at the SABER FUNERAL HOME, 549 Oliver St., N. Tonawanda ( 692-0271) where prayers will be said Friday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church at 9:30 AM. Stanley was a graduate of Canisius High School, Canisius College and the University of Buffalo Law School and was a practicing attorney. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/5/2005. Skillman, Elizabeth M. September 10, 2005, daughter of the late William E. and Minnie M. Skillman; sister of Ormadell (late Cordon) Langless and the late Ruth M. (late Clifford) Missel; Godmother and loving aunt of Judith (Michael) Kelly also aunt of Karen (David) Lackenmier, Ronald Langless and the late Robert Langless; also survived by great-nieces and great-nephews; dear friend Edith Allen. No prior visitation. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul's Cathedral, 4 Cathedral Park, Buffalo, NY, Saturday 11 AM. Memorial contributions made to St Paul's Cathedral. Elizabeth served in the US Navy during WW II. Arrangements DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. 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. 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. Szuflinski, Mary (Tabak) Of Clarence Center, NY October 3, 2005, beloved wife of the late Benjamin, dearest mother of Mary (late John L.) Lettieri and Diana (late Jerry) Dubois; grandmother of Jacqueline (Samuel) Scaduto, Bonnie (Paul) Cotter and Maryann Thompson, Jerry, Eric and Robert Dubois and Desiree and Virginia; also survived by 21 great-grandchildren. services from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME INC., 5895 Goodrich Rd, Clarence Center, NY Friday morning at 9:15 AM and from St. Augustine Church, Clarence Center at 10 AM. Visitation Thursday 4-8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. Varisco, Michael "Mickey" Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest October 4, 2005, beloved son of the late Michael and Mary (Nee Murrie) Varisco; devoted brother of Joseph (Beth), John (Josie), Frank (Gail), Anthony, Harry (Esther), James and the late Peter Varisco; cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited for a gathering at LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Thursday from 5-7 PM in Mickey's name where funeral service will immediately follow. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/5/2005. Verser, Gary T. Wake Services will be held Friday at 11 AM followed by a 12 Noon Funeral Service at Elim Christian Fellowship, 20-25 Central Park Plaza. Interment Forest Lawn. Arrangements by UNITED MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. 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. Yohn, Fancesca M. (Capuano) Of Lockport, NY October 4, 2005. Wife of the late Robert Alfonso Yohn and the late Monti McCall; mother of Roberta Anastasi Talluto; grandmother of Gina and Cherie Talluto; loving daughter of the late Salvatore and Maria Capuano; sister of Agnes, the late Grace, Mary, James, Frankie, Frank and Katherine; also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral service Friday at 12:30 PM from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst. Visitation Thursday from 3-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Weinberg Campus, Amherst, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005.