OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 13 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 Bailey, James R. October 10, 2005. Beloved husband of Natalie C. (nee Vitello); dear father of Jason R. Bailey and Janelle (Andrew) Baudo; loving grandfather of Jason, Justin, Isabella and Madelyn; son of Esther and the late Frank Bailey; brother of Judy (Duane) Olds, Jayne Bailey and Michael Bailey; brother-in-law of Albert, Carmen and Frank (Marklyn) Vitello; also survived by several loving nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 6-9 PM and Friday from 11:30-12 noon at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.), where funeral services will be held Friday at 12 noon. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. Barrett Jr., Joseph J. Of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Blasdell, NY, October 1, 2005, beloved husband of Balynnda Thompson; dearest father of Joseph III, Cassie, David, Balynnda and John; grandfather of Joseph IV; loving son of Barbara (nee Ritchie) and the late Joseph J. Barrett Sr.; dear brother of Barbara (Gerald Claar) Barrett and Linda (Donald) Haley; survived by nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass Saturday morning at 10:30 at our Mother Of Good counsel Church. No prior visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family of Joseph J. Barrett Jr. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/13/2005. Britt, John J. October 11, 2005, Of Erie, PA, formerly of Kenmore; beloved husband of Janet (Suhr); loving father of Linda (Gregory) Gibson of Indiana, PA, John (Dawn) of Las Vegas, NV and Sandra (John) Karnes of Erie, PA; devoted grandfather of Shane and Kyle Karnes; brother of Mary (late Joseph) Harrald of Ocala, FL, late Michael (Joan Wright of Pendleton), Kathleen (David) Hallock of Clarence and David (Linda) of West Seneca. Friends may call at BRUGGER FUNERAL HOME, 1595 W. 38th Street, Erie on Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Saturday, 9:15 AM at St. George Church, 5145 Peach Street, Erie. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005. Cantie Jr., Earl R. October 11, 2005, husband of the late Kathryn (Frank) Cantie; father of Earl R. (Brandi) Cantie III and Nicole Cantie; grandfather of Madison, Nicholas and Mackenzie; son of the late Earl R. Sr. and Lucille (Cirrito) Cantie; brother of Cecelia (Vinny) Cantie-Soule, Jeanette Brennan, Gale (Thomas) Evans and the late Ronald Cantie. Family present to receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1671 Maple Rd. (between Hopkins and Youngs Rds., Amherst where funeral services will be held Friday at 8:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. Interment Elmlawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. Chmielewski, Chester October 11, 2005, beloved husband of Helen Chmielewski; dear father of Carol A. Zimmer of Houston, TX and Gail (Joseph) Pascall; dearest grandfather of Reed, Dana, Lana and Randee; brother of Adelaide (Chester) Buldas and the late Edmund (Norma) and Ted Chmielewski. Friends may call Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, where prayers will be offered Friday at 8:45 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul's RC Church, 9:15 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. Davern, Matthew J. Of Alden, NY. Age 23, October 12, 2005. Beloved son of Dennis and Deborah (Leonardi) Davern; dear sister of Alisha Davern; survived by many loving family members and friends. Mass of Christian Burial from St. John's RC Church, Alden, NY, Saturday at 10 AM (assemble at church). Family present at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY, Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to U.N.Y.T.S., 110 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14203. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005. Derylak, John S. October 11, 2005, beloved husband of Bertha (Szatkowska); dear father of Robert (Carol) and Christine (Paul) O'Donnell; fond grandfather of four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral from the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St. (near Grant) Friday 8:45 AM and St. Florian Church at 9:30. Friends are invited. Family will be present Thursday only 4-8 PM. Donations to St. Florian Church are preferred. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. Dyce, Adele H. (Dittmer) October 5, 2005, wife of the late Geoffrey A. Dyce; dear mother of Geoffrey H. Dyce and Laurel (William) Eckholm; grandmother of Jamie Dyce, Geoffrey Dyce, Barbara (Scott) Starr, William Eckholm and Christine (Anthony) Garnett; great-grandmother of Emily Starr; sister of Gertrude Dagefoerde; mother-in-law and dear friend of Carole Dyce. Friends may call Saturday at 12 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington Ave, Amherst, where services will be held Saturday at 2 PM. Flowers are declined, memorials made to Hospice of the Valley, attn: Fund Development, 1510 East Flower St, Phoenix, AZ 85014 to benefit the Eckstein Ctr. in memory of Adele Dyce. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/12/2005 - 10/14/2005. Floss, Joan C. (O'Donnell) October 11, 2005, beloved wife of Robert N. Floss; dear mother of Mary Jo (Edward) Maruszczak and Michael Floss; grandmother of Brian and Brandon Maruszczak. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Church (Parkside & Parker Aves.) at 10 AM. Donations to the Parkinson Foundation or People's Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005. Gibbs, John J. Of Haines City, FL; formerly of Hamburg, NY; September 28, 2005; beloved husband of the late Herta (nee Nitsche); devoted father of the late Timothy; survived by dearest friend Dolores Scott; two grandsons, nieces & nephews. A WW II Veteran, member of the Air Force in the Korean War, was a retired supervisor of Conrail, a member of the American Legion Post # 527 of Hamburg, NY. Friends are invited a graveside service at Hillcrest Cemetery, October 18 at 10 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/13/2005. Gibson, Margery Mae (Soule) October 12, 2005. Beloved wife of the late John W. Gibson; loving mother of Mark J. (Nancy) and Michael A. Gibson; dearest grandmother of Adam G., Grant G., and Bradley G. Gibson; sister of Nancy Lou Soule. The family will be present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6050 Transit Rd., where funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. Augustine's Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined, memorials may be made to the Hospice Foundation of WNY. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005. Gleason, William R. October 11, 2005, beloved husband of Mary E. (nee Meldrum) and the late Constance (nee Urban) Gleason; dearest father of Toni (Scott) Kowal and Patrick (Stacy) Gleason; stepfather of Michael (Shawna) Mertel and Steven (Sherry) Mertel; grandfather of eight grandchildren; brother of 10 siblings. The family will be present Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St., (two blocks east of Union Rd.), where Funeral Services will be held Friday at 10:15 AM and in Queen of Martyrs Church at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If so desired, donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. Hilbert, Rayburn J. Of Lancaster, NY, October 9, 2005 at age 92; beloved husband of Agnes (Smith) and the late Mildred (Ziegler); dearest father of John (Maureen), Kathi and the late Barbara Hilbert; stepfather of Anthony 'Skip' (June) DiGangi and Barbara (Donald) Ehrenreich; blessed with nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; also survived by cousins, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and dear friends. No prior visitations. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Lancaster on October 15 at 11 AM. Rayburn was a retired salesman from Continental Baking Co. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Church. Arrangements by WENDEL & LOECHER, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. Hypnarowski, Joseph W. October 12, 2005 of Buffalo, NY. Beloved husband of the late Anne (nee Sarcinelli); son of the late Casmier and Stella (nee Wilkanowski) Hypnarowski; brother of Michael (Debra); also survived by nieces and nephews. Chapel service from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY Friday evening at 8:00 PM. Mr. Hypnarowski was a member of USW of A. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 in Joseph's name. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/13/2005. Kalla, Virginia M. "Ginny" (Burt) October 11, 2005 of Elma, NY; wife of the late Joseph E. Kalla; dear mother of Peter Kalla and Kathleen (William) Reinard, both of Elma; foster mother of Frank Woods (late Mary) and the late Earl Reeder (survived by Bobbie); sister of Lenora (Clinton) Carver; sister-in-law of Eleanor Johnson (late William); also survived by six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Thursday 4-8pm at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main Street, East Aurora where services will be held on Friday at 1:30pm. Interment in Union Cemetery, Springbrook. Memorials to the Wesleyan Church, 364 Main Street, East Aurora in memory of Ginny would be appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/13/2005. Kapturowski, Leon S. "Uncle Leo" October 12, 2005; dear brother of Christine (Henry) Pieczynski and the late Florence (late Stanley) Szczerbowski; uncle of Theresa (Ronald) Morgan, Joseph (Rita) Szczerbowski, David, Leon, CDR Christopher USN (Melissa), Peter and Paul Pieczynski; great uncle of Matthew and Kristen Pieczynski. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1949 Clinton St. (3 blocks West of South Ogden) Saturday 9am and St. Casimir's Church, 9:30. Friends invited. Family present Friday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Mr. Kapturowski was a member of Resurrection Church's Holy Name Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005. Kelley, Shirley J. (Jones) Suddenly October 11, 2005 of West Seneca, NY. Beloved wife of the late Robert F. Kelley; dearest mother of Patricia 'Patty' Kelley; daughter of the late Bernadette Adams; sister of the late Arlene Kessler and Betty Donovan; honorary grandmother and special friend of Kevin Laser. Family will be present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 SENECA ST., West Seneca where the funeral service will be held Friday morning at 11:00 AM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. Kelley, Veronica J. (Bradlee) Age 82 of the City of Tonawanda, October 12, 2005 at her residence; wife of the late Charles F. Kelley, Jr.; mother of Charles F. (Karen) Kelley III, Kathleen (Thomas) Jones, Colleen Bart, Mary (Tony) Wrazin and the late Diane Kelley; sister of Vivian (Orlando) Bartoloemi, Virginia Miller, and the late Helen Luh and Russell Bradlee; also survived by nine grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, her loving companion Lily and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts) in the City of Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Francis Chapel, 71 Adam St. City of Tonawanda, Saturday at 10am. Friends invited. Please assemble at the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/13/2005. Kelly, Agnes J. "Honey" (Murphy) October 12, 2005. Wife of the late Donald C.; sister of Grace Siegert; pre-deceased by a brother and sisters; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 2-4 PM only at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, where prayers will be offered Saturday at 10:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church at 11:00 AM. Honey was a member of the Senior Citizens at St. Rose of Lima. Online tributes may be sent to www.mem.com Published in the Buffalo News from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005. Korczak, Ida (Stefaniak) October 9, 2005, beloved wife of the late Alois A. Korczak; precious mother of Lorraine ('Angel' Carlos) Cruz, Kenneth (Barbara) and Jeannette Korczak; loving grandmother of five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren; devoted daughter of the late Michael and Frances (Wojtaszek) Stefaniak; dear sister of Mary V. Stefaniak and the late Joseph, late Francis (late Katherine), late Stephen (late Mollie), late Anthony (Dorothy J.) and the late Thaddeus (late Dorothy P.) Stefaniak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2005 Clinton St., (corner S. Ogden) Saturday at 9 AM and at Our Lady Of Czestochowa Church at 9:30 AM. Mrs. Korczak was a retired senior aide for Neighborhood Information Center in Buffalo. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005. Kregal, Mary Elizabeth 'Bess (Brown) October 12, 2005, beloved wife of Jesse Kregal; dear mother of Ariel Kregal; loving step mother of Heidi (Frank) Billittier and Rachel Kregal; loving grandmother of Sarah and Julia; daughter of the late Albert and Sharon (Ueblacker) Brown; sister of Robert (Gwyn) Brown and Paul (Joanna) Brown. Funeral from the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.) Saturday at 9 AM and St. Joseph's University Church at 10 AM. Friends may call Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Corner Stone Manor, 45 Carlton St., Buffalo 14203. Bess was an actor-singer, a member of the actors equity and Cantor at St. Joseph's University Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005. Laude, Dorothea (Ginger) Of Corfu, NY, October 11, 2005; mother of Lawrence (Ruth) Laude, Renee Laude (Greg Marek), Ronette (Wade) Wolcott, Brad (Lynda) Laude, Thomas Laude and Cindy (Dave) Baker; grandmother of thirteen; sister of James and William McCoy, Doreen Johnson and the late Dennis, Lawrence, and Gary McCoy; also survived by Ronald Laude, father of the children. Friends may call at the C.B. BEACH & SON MORTUARY, INC. of Corfu on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM with services. From the Mortuary on Friday at 10 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/13/2005. McCue, James E. Of Niagara Falls, NY, October 9, 2005, husband of Melissa (Tousley Mangus) McCue; father of Lisa (Dennis Pelczynski), Sarah and Andrew McCue; brother of Sharon Harris; son of Elizabeth (Graham) McCue Perfetti; also survived by two grandchildren and several aunts, uncles, cousins and his wife's extended family. He was the step-son of the late Anthony Perfetti. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 PM Wednesday in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 AM. Memorials to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094, or to Roswell Park Study for Pancreatic Cancer Fund. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. Musior, Eugenia "Jeanie" (Maciejewski) (nee Maciejewski) Of Hamburg, NY. October 12, 2005. Beloved wife of Anthony 'Butch'; dearest mother of Kevin and Lauren (Doug); grandmother of Jamie; sister of Stanley (Marie) Maciejewski; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral from the JOS. M. LITWIN FUNERAL HOME, 1629 Electric Ave., Lackawanna, Friday at 9:15 and at St. Michael the Archangel Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Family present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/13/2005. Nicosia, Mary F. (LoCurto) October 11, 2005. Wife of Joseph Nicosia; mother of Kathleen A. Pares and Steven J. (Kim) Nicosia; grandmother of Heather (Ian) McKeown, Julie (Matthew) DeLucca, Michelle Nicosia and Christopher (Jamie) Nicosia; great-grandmother of Alexandra and Shawn McKeown; also survived by two nieces and one nephew. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., East Quaker St., Orchard Park where prayers will be offered Friday at 12:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity of Our Lord Church at 1 o'clock. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to the Alzheimer's Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. Nigro, Yolanda (Mattucci) Of Orchard Park, NY; Entered into rest October 11, 2005; beloved wife of the late Alex A. Nigro; devoted mother of Shirley R. (Vincent) Vince, Kenneth E. (Marsha) Nigro and the late Charles T. (Helen) Nigro; cherished grandmother of ten grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Serafino and Virginia (nee Lalli) Mattucci; dear sister of the late Sue (late John) Banta and Tina (late Armando) Ginnetti; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, (Southtown's Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave. on Friday from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Chrisitian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 3148 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave., Orchard Park on Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. (Please assemble at Church). Flowers gratefully declined. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/13/2005. Pepe, Mary R. Of Buffalo, NY, October 9, 2005, wife of the late George J. Pepe; mother of Dr. Richard Pepe and Judith Rittling; grandmother of Kevin Pepe, Karen Riordan, Dr. Margaret Mary Pepe, Peter Rittling Jr., Mary Beth Bartlett, Suzanne Doust and Gregory Rittling; survived by six grandchildren; sister of the late Joseph, John and Felix Limeri and Jeanette Sciolino. No prior visitation. Private Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Assn. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/13/2005. Piasecki, Debra September 28, 2005, wife of Gerald Piasecki, formerly of Buffalo; sister-in-law of Judy (Gerard) Rath of Buffalo, Ronald (Linda) Piasecki of Alabama and Larry Piasecki of Buffalo. Memorial Service to be held at St. Andrew's Church, Crocker St., Sloan, NY Saturday, October 15, 2005 at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/13/2005. Pirowski, Rose J. (DiSarno) October 12, 2005 of Buffalo, NY. Beloved wife of the late Stanley J. 'Whitey'; dearest mother of Mary Jane (Robert) Zak and Joseph A. (Norma); grandmother of Laura A. (Curtis) Smith, Anthony R. (Sherry) Zak and Jennifer M. (Scott) Wilson; great-grandmother of Zachary C. Smith, Christopher A., Victoria Rose and Connor R. Zak; daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (nee Lunatta) DiSarno; sister of the late Andrew (Clara) and Anthony (late Irma); also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY Saturday at 9:30 AM and from Church of the Holy Family at 10:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to Consolata MIssion Center or Church of the Holy Family Nurse Ministry in Rose's name. Visitation Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005. Polizzi, Joan J. (Juszczak) October 11, 2005; beloved wife of the late Benny J. Polizzi; dear mother of Joann M. Pilliod, Diane M. (Ray) Griffin, Ann Marie (Kevin) Lesnewski and Karen M. (Cori) Burr; loving grandmother of ten grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where Funeral Services will be held Friday at 10:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church (Englewood Ave.) at 10:45 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Benny J. Polizzi Memorial Awards Fund Community Foundation, 712 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14202-1720. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. Powless, Raymond P. "Pete" October 10, 2005. Memorial service will be held on Six Nations Reserve, Sat., October 15 at 11 AM at Christ Church on Cayuga Rd. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/13/2005. Prell, Elizabeth M. October 12, 2005 of Amherst, NY; beloved wife of Donald R. Prell; mother of the late Joseph G. Prell; daughter in-law of Nancy J. Prell; grandmother of Kimberly, Christopher, Rebecca, Ashley and LeAnn. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, INC, 280 Grover Cleveland Hwy at N. Bailey. A Mass of Christian burial will held Saturday at 10:30 AM at St. Benedict's Church. Friends invited. Please assemble at church Published in the Buffalo News from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005. Raskin, Marvin J. October 11, 2005. Husband of Sally Raskin; father of Julie (Mark) Berenberg, Laurie (William) Narva and Jillian (Brian) Weber; grandfather of Andrew and Eliza Berenberg, Daniel and Jeffrey Narva; brother of Jeanne Raskin and the late Eli Raskin; brother-in-law of Phyllis Raskin; uncle of Stuart Raskin, Larry (Ingrid) Raskin and the late Ronald Raskin. Funeral services will be held from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Friday at 2:00 PM. No prior visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Carly's Club at Roswell Park Children's Cancer Research or Hospice Foundation of Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. Schneider, James H. September 1, 2005. Family will be present Saturday, October 15, 10:00-11:30 AM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 8440 Main St., Clarence, where Memorial Service will follow at 11:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/13/2005. Schummer, Florence M. (Bernhard) October 11, 2005. Wife of the late Francis C. Schummer; mother of Charles F. (Penelope) Schummer, Carol A. (James) Powel, Gary J. Schummer, PhD and Linda Frances; also survived by 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; sister of Esther Walsh, Ruth Staebell and Edward Bernhard. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., East Quaker St., Orchard Park, where prayers will be offered Friday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity of Our Lord Church at 9:30. Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. Sedia, Claudia (Ciminelli) October 11, 2005 at age 81. Beloved mother of Robert (Marilyn) and Louis (Susan) Sedia; loving grandmother of David (Jennifer), Michelle (Robert Reger), Robert, Jr. (Julie) and Louis Sedia, Jr.; great-grandmother of Emma, Hanah, Sammy, Connor, Jacob and Cameron; dear sister of Victor (late Adele) Ciminelli, Louise (Tony) D'Addamio, Mabel 'Happy' (late Louis) Lorenzo, Gloria (Sam) Mistretta, Jeanette (Dan) Petock, Lenore (Gene) Willard, Frank (Rosalie) Ciminelli and the late Herman (Emily) Ciminelli, Pauline (Roger) Campagnolo, Rose (Bill) Rausch, Rachel (Terry) Razzolini. Family will be present Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Friday at 9:00 AM and from St. Lawrence Church at 10:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. 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 - 10/14/2005. Strahin Jr., Maynard P. "Pete" Of Cheektowaga N.Y., October 10, 2005. Beloved husband of Janet M. (nee Anderson); dearest father of Peter and Richard Strahin, Daniel McEllhenney, April (John) Faulise, Anya McEllhenney, Lenny Strahin and Stacey Kosiorek; son of Mary (Richard) Michalski and father-in-law of Tricia Christ; grandfather of Dylan, Kayle, Kenneth, Heaven, Nicholas and Isabella; brother of Rosie (Michael) Potla, Chris Strahin, Mark (Michele) Strahin, Michelle (Chuck) Fantuzzo, Laura (David) Sobczak, Lisa Strahin and Dawn (Leonard) Genovese. Family will be present Thursday 7-9 and Friday 12-2 and 4-6:30 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where a funeral service will be held Friday evening at 6:30 PM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/12/2005 - 10/14/2005. Strassheim, Robert J. October 11, 2005, age 68, of Tonawanda after a long illness. Loving husband of the late Margaret 'Peggy Strassheim; father of R. J., Sabrina and Lisa Strassheim; grandfather of Johnathan, Keenan, Juliana and Dominic; brother of H. B. Strassheim. No visitation. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM Friday at St. Timothy R.C. Church, Ensminger and East Park Ave., Town of Tonawanda. Friends invited. Mr. Strassheim was an Army veteran who served in Korea and was employed at Pivot-Punch and Uni-Punch before retiring. Complete obituary, condolences and directions may be found at www.hampfuneral.com. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/13/2005. Stromecki, Eugene R. October 10, 2005. Beloved husband of Lottie A. (Cycon) Stromecki; dearest father of Donna J. Stromecki and Eugene A. (Margaret A.) Stromecki; loving grandfather of Amanda, Matthew and Daniel Stromecki; son of the late Anthony and Stella Stromecki; brother of Irene (late Tony) Janik, Emily (late John) Stachowiak and the late Virginia (Wally) Hamerski; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Thursday 6-8 and Friday 2-4 and 6-8 at the Orchard Park Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6170 W. Quaker St. (Rt 20A), where services will be held Saturday at 10:15 and followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Nativity of Our Lord Church at 11 AM. Mr. Stromecki was a graduate of Bishop Ryan High School Class of 1950, a minor league baseball player for the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates, served in the US Army during the Korean conflict stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO and was a retired long time employee of the Bethlehem Steel Corp. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Hospice Foundation of WNY. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/12/2005 - 10/14/2005. Tennant Sr., Jack L. October 11, 2005; beloved husband of Sara (nee Hawkins) Tennant; devoted father of Paula (John) Fortushniok, Jack L. (Debra) Tennant Jr., Michael C. Tennant, Debra Tennant and the late Judith Sulzbach; father-in-law of Gary Sulzbach; loving grandfather of John Fortushniok Jr., Gary Sulzbach Jr., Jessica Tennant, Gabriella Tennant, Aubrey Tennant and Brooke Tennant; great-grandfather of Anthony, Dominic and Vita; brother of Pauline Kimko. The family will be present on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-9 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6050 Transit Rd., where Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 11 AM. Friends invited. Mr. Tennant was a Sgt. in the Marine Corp. serving during WWII. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. Territo, Anthony M. October 11, 2005, loving husband of the late Angel; dear father of Craig (Dawn), Debra (Paul) Garner, Raven, Jeanette (David) Zygaj, Medoly (Ed) Giovannucci and the late Douglas; grandfather of ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation Thursday 4-8 PM at the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.) Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, 10 French Rd., Friday 10 AM. Please assemble at church. Tony was owner of Territo Tires in Lancaster. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. Wagner, James K. Entered into rest to be with the angels, October 12, 2005, beloved son of Jeffrey Sr. and Leanne (nee Clute) Wagner; devoted brother of Jessie, Jeffrey Jr. and Tyler; loving grandson of Jessie Clute-Sears and Sam Sears and Mr. and Mrs. James Wagner; cherished nephew of Carla (John) Kuhn, James (Nina) Wagner, Marc (Rae Ann) Wagner, Susan Koerner and Joseph Deschenes; fond great-grandnephew of several great-aunts and uncles; also survived by cousins and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Friday from 4-8 PM. Funeral services will be held at Wesleyan Church of Hamburg, 4999 McKinley Pkwy Hamburg on Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. (Please assemble at Church). Published in the Buffalo News from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005. Walsh, Margaret Masterson September 22, 2005, in Westboro, MA formerly of Buffalo, NY. Wife of the late Dr. John V. Walsh; mother of Dr. John V. Jr., Sheila Walsh Pickering, Dr. Thomas L. and David F. Walsh; also survived by five grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Mark's RC Church, Saturday at 10 AM. Arrangements GEORGE J. ROBERTS & SONS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005. Guest Book Funeral home info Flowers Charities Warner, Myron P. Arrangements by ZURBRICK-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 836-6500 or www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 10/13/2005. Weisansal-Brauer, Kathryn Joan Kathryn was born in Buffalo, NY to Kenneth and Joan (Schlicht) Weisansal on June 4, 1956. She passed into eternal life on October 7, 2005 at the age of 49. She began active duty in the United States Air Force on January 31, 1975. After earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing in May of 1985 from Old Dominion University, she was accepted for officer training and received her commission in March of 1986. Continuing her education, Kathy earned her Masters of Science in Nursing in May of 1991 from the University of Texas. After 22 years of serving her country Kathy retired from active duty on July 29, 2003. Kathy is survived by her father, Kenneth Weisansal; her brothers, Mark, Robert and John Weisansal, extended family and many wonderful friends. Kathy was preceded in death by her mother. To her very special friends, Kathy's family will be forever grateful to all of you for loving Kathryn for the beautiful woman she was. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd., (west of Harlem Rd.). Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 9:30 AM at Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel, 4125 Union Road, Cheektowaga. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. Welnicki, Wanda H. (Szymkowiak) (nee Szymkowiak) Of Alden, NY, October 12, 2005; beloved wife of the late Henry Welnicki Sr.; daughter of the late John, Helen and Jean Szymkowiak; dear mother of Henry W. Jr., Juanita M. (Nicholas Phillips) and Lydia H. (Andrew Tomlinson) Welnicki; grandmother of Leah (Michael) Romeo and and great-grandmother of Michael Eli Romeo; sister of Frank (Dolores) Szymkowiak, Lorraine (Richard) Dubisz and the late John Simcoe and Annette (Anthony) Kozak. Mass of Christian Burial from St. John's R.C. Church, Alden, NY, Saturday at 12:30 PM (Assemble at Church). Family present at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY, Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005. Zakowski, Helen T. October 11, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved daughter of the late John and Bertha (nee Frankowski) Zakowski; dearest sister of the late Leo (Helen), Stephen, Henry (late Dolores) and Joseph Zakowski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 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 Saturday at 9:00 AM and from Queen of Martyrs Church at 9:30 AM. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Ms. Zakowski was a member of the Dominican Nuns Laity. Published in the Buffalo News from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005.