OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 11 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 Boyle, Louise C. October 1, 2005, of Grand Island, NY, beloved wife of the late Thomas Boyle; mother of Thomas (Ann) Boyle; grandmother of Shawn (Joelle), Scott and Brian (Tami) Boyle; great-grandmother of Kaylee; sister of Colleen Kelso. A Memorial Mass was held in St. Stephens RC Church, Grand Island, NY Published in the Buffalo News from 10/9/2005 - 10/11/2005. Brennan, Martin J. October 9, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY; husband of the late Ruth (nee Ast); dear father of Martin (Marie) Brennan Jr., Roland (Jane) Brennan and Nancy (Gerald) Krajewski; brother of the late Richard 'Bud' (Doris) Brennan and Mary Brennan; also survived by nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Thursday at 10:00 AM from The SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, 825-5205. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Donations to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Interment in St. Matthew's Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/11/2005 - 10/12/2005. Brennan Sr., Michael C. Of Lackawanna, NY, October 10, 2005. Beloved husband of Lucille M. (Heft) Brennan; dearest father of Sandra E. Brennan, Linda M. Henry, Susan A., Daniel T. (Denise), Terrance N. and the late Mickey C. and Barbara A. Brennan; grandfather of Denise (Scott) Hockman, Jaime, Derek, Christopher, Matthew, Nicholas, Mackenzie, Eric, Michael, T.J., Daniel, Brianna, Victoria and Emily; great-grandfather of Brennan, Ryleigh and Isabella; son of the late Michael J. and Emma (Reed) Brennan; brother of Lily Wright; predeceased by many brothers and sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews, cousins and great-cousins. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at the CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 873 Abbott Rd., Buffalo Wednesday at 7:00 PM. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/11/2005. Burgio, Claire E. (Pacciotti) October 10, 2005; wife of the late Paul J. Burgio; dearest mother of Randy (Rosanne) Burgio and Robert (Madelaine) Burgio; beloved grandmother of Robert, Ashley, Anthony, Jillian, Aleece. Family present to receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME INC., 1671 Maple Rd., (between Youngs & Hopkins Rd., Amherst) where funeral service will be held Thursday at 8:45 AM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga NY 14227 Published in the Buffalo News from 10/11/2005 - 10/12/2005. Butler, John T. October 8, 2005, beloved husband of Florence A. (Ashe) Butler; dearest father of Mary Elizabeth Butler and Ruth A. (Frank, MD) Polcari; loving grandfather of Emily and Jack Polcari; son of the late James V. and Adelaide Butler; brother of the late Anna Barry. Family will be present to receive friends Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9, at the South Buffalo chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME INC., 192 Abbott Road (near Southside Pkwy) where services will be held Thursday at 8:45, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Agatha's Church at 9:30. Mr. Butler was a retired assistant principal at Hutch Tech High School. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Agatha's Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/11/2005 - 10/12/2005. Cronin, Laura E. (Groom) October 9, 2005, age 99 of Zephyrhills, FL, formerly of Eden, NY. Beloved wife of the late William Cronin; dear mother of Doretta (Anthony) Rignola and Joan (Peter) Muraco, all of Zephyrhills, FL; grandmother of 6 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren; sister of the late Charles Groom and Hannah Hoff. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday evening 6-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. where Funeral Services will be held Thursday morning at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 10/11/2005 - 10/12/2005. DeLoach, Lenora V. (Miller) October 9, 2005. Wife of the late Herman; dear mother of Sharon (Wallace) Wilson, Nancy (Allan) Forrest, George (Lorraine) DeLoach, Donna (Richard) Shults, David and Gary (Amy) DeLoach; grandmother of thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; sister of Donald (Marion) Miller, Marilyn (Anthony) Iannone, Gerald (Lois) and the late Bill (late Virginia) Miller. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.). Funeral services at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 900 Maryvale Dr., at Union Rd., Thursday 10 AM. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/11/2005. Druzbik, Genevieve A. (Witkowski) October 8, 2005, of Lackawanna, NY, beloved wife of the late Alexander M.; dearest mother of Alexander (Barbara), Marion 'Marty' (Geraldine) and Dolores (Bruce) Colello; loving grandmother of Alexander, Gregory (Ann), Christopher (Maureen), Douglas (Elizabeth), Darren (Desiree) Druzbik, Drew (Jodi) and Wayne Colello and the late Dean Druzbik; great-grandmother of Dana, Kyle, Parker, Tyler and Jacqueline; daughter of the late Michal and Franciszka (nee Olkieure) Witkowski. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Wednesday at 8:30 AM and from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 9 AM. Visitation Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/10/2005 - 10/11/2005. Evans, Marjory L. Of Hamburg, NY, peacefully October 10, 2005, wife of the late Raymond N.; survived by daughter Barbara (late Gerald) Rennon of Hamburg; granddaughter Karen (Bruce) Lefler; great-granddaughter Carrie Lefler both of Rochester, NY, and several nieces and nephews including Joan Kelly and Kathleen Kelly of Lake View, NY. In lieu of a memorial service, Mrs. Evans family wishes to extend their gratitude to the family members, friends, neighbors and clergy who visited with Marjory and kept her in their prayers while she was with us. Burial at Lakeside Memorial Park at the convenience of the immediate family. Arrangements by DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/11/2005. Falk, Eleanora R. (Jopp) October 9, 2005, beloved wife of the late Leo J. Falk; dear mother of Maryann Grunzweig and the late Ruth (late Fred) Huard; grandmother of Gerald (Diane), Keith (Denise), Marsha Huard, Gail (Greg) Fox, John (Colleen) Grunzweig, Mary Kay (Paul) Hodson, Peter (Lori) and Suzanne Grunzweig; great-grandmother of 19 grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; sister of Lorraine Sellers; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the STEPHAN-BURNS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 266 East St. at Austin where services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 and in All Saints Church (205 Esser Ave.) at 10 AM. Eleanora was a member of the All Saints Altar & Rosary Society and Senior Citizens. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/10/2005 - 10/11/2005. Franco, John Ronald October 10, 2005. Beloved son of the late Peter and Sophie (nee Szwed) Franco; dearest brother of Joseph M. (Rosanne) Franco; devoted uncle of Sheri (Victor) Lamoureux, Lisa (Reed) Mohilewsky and Tiffany (Guy) Kancar; great-uncle of Joseph and Victoria Lamoureux, Anastasia Mohilewsky and Amelia Kancar. The family will be present Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 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 Thursday at 8:45 AM and from St. Andrew's RC Church at 9:30 AM. Mr. Franco was a retiree of Trico Products. Interment will be in St. Adalbert's Cemetery, Cheektowaga Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 10/11/2005 - 10/12/2005. Gicale, Florence R. (Di Pasquale) October 9, 2005, beloved wife of the late Louis J. Gicale, Sr.; devoted mother of Louis J. (Sarah), Jr., Nicholas T. (Pamela) Gicale and Karen (Timothy) Leyh; daughter of the late Louis and Rosalia (nee Anzalone) Di Pasquale; loving grandmother of Nicholas, Alex, Kristen, Ashley and Alexis; dear sister of the late Petrina Privitera and Vincent Di Pasquale; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Tuesday from 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 8:45 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from SS. Peter and Paul Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to John Hopkins Medicine or National Kidney Foundation. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 10/10/2005 - 10/11/2005. Gray, Irene G. (Benson) Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest October 6, 2005, devoted mother of Nancy (Larry) Lapeer; cherished grandmother of Stephen (Melissa) Boutelle, Deborah (Richard) McGinley, Lisa (Salvador) Armendarez, Jeffery (Lorraine) Lapeer and 12 great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Howard and Alice (nee Anderson) Benson; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit The Church of the Ascension, 16 Linwood Ave., Buffalo on Wednesday from 10-12 Noon where the Funeral Service will immediately follow. Interment Valley View Cemetery, Ellington, NY. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel). Published in the Buffalo News on 10/11/2005. Hauptman, Arlene L. (Wozniak) Of Cheektowaga, NY, October 8, 2005, loving daughter of the late Philip and Laura Wozniak; dearest mother of Glenn (Nancy) Hauptman and Cheryl Hauptman; grandmother of Cari-Ann Hauptman, Shannon (Thomas) Oakley, Daniel J. Hauptman, Kristy, Kelly and Richard Ziolkowski; great-grandmother of Alexandra, Isabella and Ayla Oakley; loving sister of Richard (Lucille) Wozniak. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday at 10 AM at Our Lady Help of Christians Old Chapel Church, Genesee and Union Rd. No prior visitation. Funeral arrangements by the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/10/2005 - 10/11/2005. Howe, Alice M. (Gallivan) October 9, 2005, wife of the late Charles M. Howe; mother of Sally (Martin) Beckman, Mary Alice Nolan, Joanne (T. Daniel) Roberts, Margaret (Maurice) Birt, Eileen (Charles) Errington and Geraldine (Stanley) Janus; grandmother of 22 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren; sister of Alma Tilert and the late Esther (late Norman) Vogel and Jerry (Albina) Gallivan; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Buffalo Chapel) THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME, 1975 Seneca St. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday morning at St. Bernadette Church at 10. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo or The Eternal Word Television Network, Old Leeds Rd., Irondale, AL. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/10/2005 - 10/11/2005. Jedd, Peter E. October 8, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband and best friend of P. Jackie Jedd (nee Orzel); dearest father of Mark, David, Michelle (Richard) Chojnacki and Allyson (Kevin) Beback; loving grandfather and Magician to Christine, Katie, Christopher, Kaley and Snickers; brother of Maryann (Anthony) Dulski; brother-in-law of Ann (Thomas) Bourkney; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd, Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of Williams St) Wednesday at 9 AM and at St. Josaphat RC Church at 9:30 AM. Interment in St. Matthew Cemetery. Family present Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation or American Diabetes Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/10/2005 - 10/11/2005. Jones Jr., Bennie October 5, 2005. Beloved brother of Yvonne Rhodes of Tonawanda, NY, William Jones (Cheryl) of Ft. Washington, MD. THe late LaFrancis Cockrell and Lil Shallowhorn; also survived by brother-in-law Charles Shallowhorn, nephew Karl Shallowhorn and family of Amherst, NY. Family will receive friends Wednesday 10 AM at H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY, INC., 968 Jefferson Ave. where funeral services will follow at 11 AM. Entombment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/11/2005. Kelly, Joseph R. October 9, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth A. McManus; dear step-father of Patrick (Nancy), Thomas (Kathleen) and Timothy (Susan) Cleary; loving grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; brother of the late Agnes (late Leo) Hall, James Jr. (late Mary), John (Doris), Thomas (Mary Esther) and Mary Kelly. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday at 9:30 AM at St. John the Evangelist Church. No prior visitations. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the St. John Evangelist Renovation Fund. Joe was a former accountant for the City of Buffalo and the Parks Department. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Nash Council and the Knights of Equity. Arrangements by the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/11/2005 - 10/12/2005. Kummer, Richard P. October 10, 2005 of Boston, NY. Faithful husband of Carol A. (nee Maybach) Kummer; loving father of Wendy (Michael) Cicero, Scott (Kimberly), Kristin (Ronald) Brewster and the late Jennifer Ann and Becky Lynn Kummer; beloved grandfather of Daniel, Jennifer and Joseph Cicero, Clayton, Nathan and Aaron Kummer and Benjamin and Owen Brewster; brother of Elaine (Ronald) Gauss. Family will receive friends Wednesday 6-9 PM at the WURTZ FUNERAL HOME, 9287 Boston State Rd., Boston NY. Family and friends are invited to the funeral service from St. Martin's Lutheran Church (8292 Cole Rd., Colden, NY) Thursday October 13, at 10:00 AM. Burial private. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14227 or St. Martin's Lutheran Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/11/2005. LaRusch Sr., John W. October 10, 2005, beloved husband of the late Marie C. (nee Thornbury); dearest father of Patricia Owczarzak, John Jr. (Barbara), Laurie (Harvey) Benard, Beverly A. (Gregory) Blaszak and Ann Marie Skop; former spouse of Karen L. Russell; loving father of Lisa, Richard and Christopher LaRusch; survived by eight grandchildren, 14 brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews. A prayer service will be held at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd, Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of William St.) Thursday at 9:30 AM. Interment in St. Matthew Cemetery. Family present Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation. Mr. LaRusch was a lifetime member of the American Legion. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/11/2005 - 10/12/2005. Lawall, George C. October 8, 2005, of Strykersville, NY, beloved husband of Jean Sloand LaWall; devoted father of Sue (Patrick) Beechler, Barbara (Torsten Gessner) LaWall, Nancy (Alan) Pellingra, Thomas LaWall and Becky (Pat) Roberts; brother of Gerald (Bonnie) LaWall and Lois (Nelson) Almeter; also survived by seven grandsons, two granddaughters, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora, NY. Mass of Christian Burial directly from St. Mary Queen of the Rosary R.C. Church, Strykersville, NY, Thursday at 10:30 AM. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery. Mr. LaWall was a Korean War Army veteran and a member of Strykersville American Legion Post #637. Contributions in George's memory can be made to The American Heart Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/10/2005 - 10/11/2005. Leppert, Melanie A. (Mazur) October 9, 2005; beloved wife of Gerald A. Leppert; dearest mother of Jeffrey M. (Anita) Leppert, Jacquelyn M. (Juan) Del Rosario, Kathleen A. (Jason) Moffat, and Timothy G. Leppert; loving grandmother of Jack R. Moffat; daughter of the late Irene Mazur Zwack; niece of Florence (Arthur) Dryja and the late Tessie (Edward) Curwood. The family will be present on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Zurbrick-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 5615 Broadway in Lancaster where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 1:00 PM. Friends invited. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired memorials may be made to the Variety Club of Buffalo. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 10/11/2005 - 10/12/2005. Lillis, Louise (Hoefert) October 10, 2005, wife of the late James J. Lillis; mother of Margery (Michael) DeMeis, James (Rosa) and Nora Lillis; grandmother of seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister of Adlin (late Sherman) Loud. Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the (Buffalo Chapel) THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME, 1975 Seneca St. where funeral will be held Thursday morning at 9 and from St. Martin of Tours Church at 9:30. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/11/2005 - 10/12/2005. Lipp, Robert E. A lifelong attorney of the Town of Tonawanda, October 8, 2005, husband of the late Lorraine 'Carney (Hartman) Lipp; father of Andrea McElligott and Marsha Grim; grandfather of Jesse, Daniel, Corinne, Rebecca and Benjamin. Private memorial service was held by the family. Mr. Lipp donated his body to UB Medical School. Contributions may be made in his memory to the Division of Athletics of the State University of NY at Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/11/2005 - 10/12/2005. Muszynski Jr., John D. October 9, 2005. Beloved son of Pamela Tultz and John D. Muszynski, Sr.; dear brother of Jeffrey (Susan) Muszynski; grandson of Kathleen Maher; uncle of Jessica. Visitation Thursday 6-8 PM at the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.). Services to follow at 8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/11/2005. Naab, Edward J. October 9, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda. NY, beloved husband of the late Margaret Naab; father of Shirley (Robert) Toth, Ray (Shirley) and the late Edward (Egle) and James Naab; father-in-law of Gail Naab; also survived by 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 11. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/11/2005. Noworyta, Kathleen A. (Toomey) Of Hamburg, NY, October 9, 2005. Beloved wife of Jerome Q.; dearest mother of Jerome A., Kelly and Joanna; daughter of the late William and Anna Toomey; daughter-in-law of Jerome A. (Joanne) Noworyta and late Shirley; sister of Robert (Lillian), Ronald (Audrey), William (late Margaret), John (Karen), Dennis (Lori) and the late Joanne; niece of Mary MacNamara; also survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Funeral from the JOS. M. LITWIN FUNERAL HOME, 1629 Electric Ave., Thursday at 9:00 and Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30. Friends invited. Family present Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations to the Roswell Park Hospital. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/11/2005 - 10/12/2005. Pearce, Donald J. Of Orchard Park, NY, October 8, 2005, beloved partner of Lucille Jones; dearest father of Douglas (Sharon), Kenneth (Sandra), Jeffrey (Paula) and the late Scott (Suzanne) Pearce; brother of Eileen Lindsay, William, Patricia Wade, David and Marijean Wade; also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends received Tuesday only from 1-3 and 6-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Rd., West Seneca where the funeral will be held Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The American Diabetes Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/10/2005 - 10/11/2005. Pedrick, Bryan Michael October 9, 2005; beloved husband of Karyn Pedrick; father of Bryan Jr., Lauren and Monica Pedrick; brother of Robert, David (Leigh-Ann) and Christine Pedrick; son of Darlene Manzella; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service at Kenmore United Methodist Church, 32 Landers Rd., Kenmore, Thursday at 1:00 PM. Calls may be made at The CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 3000 Delaware Ave. (same location as Dengler-Roberts), Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/11/2005 - 10/12/2005. Richardson, Hugh October 6, 2005, in Fletcher, NC, father of Jamie (Bob) Hauger, Arthur (Elizabeth), Alan (Ruth), Diane, Hughie (Laurie); grandfather of five grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Ashville Alternative Funeral & Cremation. Mr. Richardson was a retiree of the Westinghouse Co. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/11/2005. Sauer Jr., Edwin C. October 7, 2005, of Orchard Park, NY; husband of the late Margaret M. (nee Denne); beloved father of Carol (Gary) Fick, James (Paula), Daniel (Patricia) and the late David (Janet) Sauer; brother of Donald (Ruth) Sauer of Fairbanks Alaska and the late Esther (Lawrence) Elder and Nelson Sauer; also survived by 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; grandfather of the late Thomas, Mary, and Maria Sauer; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Wednesday at 10 AM from the the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, 825-5205. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Monday and Tuesday 6-9 PM. Memorials may be made to Camp Li-Loli, 8811 Sunfish Run Rd., Randolph, NY 14772. Interment in Zion Cemetery, Cheektowaga, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/9/2005 - 10/11/2005. Scott, Catherine (Rice) Of Amherst, NY, entered into rest October 9, 2005, devoted mother of Zachary and Alexandria; beloved daughter of Ronald (Jeannie) Rice and the late Verna (nee Walker) Rice; loving sister of Elizabeth Rice and Marie (Carl) DePalma; cherished aunt of several nieces and nephews; former wife of Frederick Scott; also survived by relatives and many friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Tuesday from 5-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph's University Church at 9:30 o'clock. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/10/2005 - 10/11/2005. Shaner, Richard L. Of Clarence, NY, October 7, 2005, beloved husband of the late Peggy and the late Bronwyn Shaner; loving father of Pamela (Allen) Graham of Chester, CT, Deborah (Judson) Brown of West Valley, NY and Timothy (Kathy) Shaner of Palm Harbor, FL; step father of Karen (Peter) Clark of Wilton, CT; son-in-law of Mafanwy Boone of Williamsville, NY; grandfather of Benjamin, Nicholas (Amy) and Aubrey Graham, Amanda and Zachary Brown, Gwen (Jeff) Kashmeier and Amber Shaner; step-grandfather of Christian and Lindsay Clark; loving brother of Fred (Eleanor) Shaner and Martha (late Hal) Johnson and the late Mary Louise (late Lynn) King. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a church service Friday at 1 PM at the First Presbyterian Church, 9675 Main St., Clarence, NY. No prior visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity. Richard was a member of the Lions Club of Clarence and was an active volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. Funeral arrangements by URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5895 Goodrich Rd., Clarence Center. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/11/2005 - 10/12/2005. Switala, Thomas C. October 8, 2005, of Angola, NY, beloved husband of the late Jeanette Switala; dear father of David (Debora), Cynthia and Greg Switala; grandfather of Rachel and Benjamin Switala; great-grandfather of Brooke; dear friend of Dottie Tobin; brother of Matilda (Francis) Leskovansky and Leo (Kathy) Switala; predeceased by four brothers and four sisters; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SCHIAVONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8434 N. Main St., Angola, NY where prayers will be said Thursday at 9:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Brant, NY at 10:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/11/2005. Tanner, Norma "June" (Barnett) October 9, 2005, of Angola, NY, beloved wife of Merle 'Bub' Tanner; loving mother of Donald (Mary) Weyand, Vicki (Richard) Blaszkiewicz, Kenneth, Craig, Mark and the late Joseph Tanner; sister of Mary (Richard) Powers and Bonnie Barnett; also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 North Main St., Angola. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 11 AM in The First Church of Evans. June was a member of The Women's League of The First Church of Evans. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church or Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/10/2005 - 10/11/2005. Taylor, Solomon "Butch" Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest October 6, 2005, beloved son of Beatrice Taylor Williamson; dear brother of Bernard Taylor, and Trudy (Joseph) Glen of Waterbury, CT; loving nephew of Martha E. Taylor of Jamaica, NY; dear uncle of Chris (Lester) Dowell of Belcamp, MD and a host of other relatives and friends; predeceased in death by his stepfather George H. Williamson Jr. and sister LaVera Williamson. Home going Wednesday (October 12) White Rock Baptist Church, 480 East Utica, Buffalo, Wake 6-7 PM with funeral service at 7 o'clock. Interment St. Stephen Baptist Church Cemetery, Camden, SC. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/11/2005. Van Loan, Eugene F. Age 73; October 4, 2005 in Scottsdale, AZ; formerly of Buffalo, NY; husband of 53 years to Marilyn Koen Van Loan; father of Lawrence R. (Leah S.) Van Loan, Scott C. (Kimberly D.) Van Loan, Lisa K. Van Loan and Leslie D. (Ronald J.) Benner of Saratoga Spring, NY; brother of Virginia (Laport) Beck; also survived by nine grandchildren. A private service was held by the family. Memorials may be made to University Medical Center Foundation at Tucson, C/O Dixie Nixon, P.O. Box 245128, Tucson, AZ 85724, in honor of Eugene Van Loan. Mr. Van Loan was the Western Regional Manager in sales for E.R. Moore Co. and prior to E.R. Moore, Eugene was Eastern Regional Manager for C.E. Ward Co. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/11/2005. Walker, Martha K. (Belscher) October 9, 2005, of Springville, NY, wife of the late Stanley F. Walker; mother of Dianne (Robert) Enright, Jo Ann (David) Malek, Virginia (William) Forse and the late Stanley F. Walker, Jr.; grandmother of Sean and Brian McFall, Danielle Pepero, Eric (Jodie) DeCourcey, Scott (Elena) Forse, Ryan (Tracie) Forse and Sarah Forse; great-grandmother of Cory and Anthony Pepero, Noah and Miranda DeCourcey and Shane Walker Forse; predeceased by 10 brothers and sisters. Friends may call Tuesday afternoon from 4-9 PM at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday morning at 11:00 from St. Aloysius Church, Springville, NY. Mrs. Walker was a past member of the Springville Volunteer Fire Dept. Women's Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, VFW and The Loyal Order of the Moose. Flowers declined with expressions of sympathy to the Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227 in memory of Martha. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/10/2005 - 10/11/2005. Young, Charles J. October 8, 2005, age 37, of the Town of Tonawanda, after a long illness; son of Patricia C. Young; brother of Tracy (Ken) James; uncle of Emily James; nephew of Richard (Mary) Young and Grandson of the late C. Fred and Frances Young. Friends may call on Wednesday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME INC., Adam and Seymour Sts. Tonawanda. Services will be private. If desired, memorials to Children's Hospital or Roswell Park Cancer Institute are preferred. Complete obituary, condolences and directions at www.hampfuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News on 10/11/2005. Zulawski, Anna M. (Gawron) October 8, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved wife of the late Anthony F. Zulawski; dearest mother of Mary Ann Zulawski; predeceased by brothers and sisters; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Thursday at 10 AM in St. Adalbert's Basilica, 212 Stanislaus St. (Please assemble at church). Family present Wednesday only 2-4 and 7-9. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/10/2005 - 10/11/2005.