OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 1 Sep 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 Adanti, Patrick V. Of Springville, NY, August 28, 2005, husband of Phyllis (nee Stauffer); father of Daniel (Pamela), William (Marie) and Lee Adanti and Kim (Charles) McCormick; also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service was held Wednesday, August 31 at SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME INC., Springville. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Bertrand Chaffee Hospital or Springville Volunteer Fire Company. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/30/2005 - 9/1/2005. Alfes, Clifford C. Of Blasdell, NY, August 30, 2005, husband of the late Irene (nee Miller); dear father of Gregory (Pamela) Alfes; grandfather of Matthew Alfes; brother of Meryl (Betty) Alfes and the late Nelson (late Helen) Alfes; also survived by nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Services Friday at 10 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 Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Salem Lutheran Church, 10 McClellan Circle, Buffalo, NY 14220 or a charity of your choice. Interment in St. Matthew's Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/31/2005 - 9/1/2005. Bailey, Phaorah H. Suddenly, August 25, 2005. The family will receive friends Friday 11 AM Funeral at 12 Noon from PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1275 Sycamore at Oberlin, 892-1081. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/1/2005. Bassett, William E. August 27, 2005, beloved husband of Arlene. The family will receive friends Friday, 12 Noon from Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 701 E. Delavan. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/1/2005. Beale, Pearl E. August 15, 2005, wife of the late Harlow L. Beale; dearest mother of Peggy (Thomas) Nye; grandmother of Scott (Dawn) Nye, Laura and Emily Nye; great-grandmother of Elleigha, Gavin and Christian Nye; sister of the late Florence Krott; sister-in-law of the late Grace Beale; also survived by nieces, nephews. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at Christ United Methodist Church, 350 Saratoga Rd, Snyder, Saturday at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Beale's memory may be made to Christ United Methodist Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/31/2005 - 9/1/2005. Benz, Lee J. Of Hamburg, NY; August 29, 2005; husband of Shirley (nee Fullerton); father of Richard, Cheryl (Brian) Adair and Karen (Christopher) Coen; grandfather of Caitlyn and Andrew Adair; brother of Evelyn, Dorothy (Bernard) Perl, Howard (late Doris), Clarence (Mary), Gerald (Margaret), Alice (Richard) Graffeo, Norbert and the late Raymond (Alice) Benz. Friends may call at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette's Church, 5930 South Abbott Rd., Orchard Park Saturday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Hamburg Lions Club of which he was a past president. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/31/2005 - 9/1/2005. Booth, June M. (Schulz) Of Orchard Park, NY August 29, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Carter E. Booth; loving mother of Maxine B. (Michael) Reilly and Janet H. (Ralph Sr.) Lowman; grandmother of Michael C. (Elizabeth) and Sean P. (Ewa) Reilly and Maureen J. (Thomas) McCarthy, Lisa M. and Ralph L. Lowman Jr.; also survived by 7 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., E. Quaker St, Orchard Park. Services from the funeral home Friday 11:00 AM. Friends invited. Memorials may be made to Camp Good Days and Special Times. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/31/2005 - 9/1/2005. Bowen, Marjorie R. (Sager) Of Orchard Park, NY; August 29, 2005, beloved wife of George D. Bowen; loving mother of Daniel G., Gregory W. (Denese), John T. and David W. Bowen; cherished grandmother of Matthew, Andrew and Stephanie; sister of Marcia (Richard) Schottmiller and Serena (James) Boguslawski. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held Friday 11 AM in Faith United Church of Christ, 8651 Boston State Rd., Boston, NY. Friends invited. memorials made to Faith United Church Memorial Fund or Angola SPCA in Marjorie's name. Arrangements by the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/31/2005 - 9/1/2005. Braxton, Vivian L. August 27, 2005 of Lackawanna, NY; beloved mother of Regina (Cordell) Cooley, Rodney Braxton and Randy Blodgett; cherished grandmother of Cordell, Jamena, Jamal and Zoi; loving sister of Clifford F. Braxton, Sr.; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received at the Second Baptist Church, 18 Church St., Lackawanna, Thursday 6-9 PM, where Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 AM. Arrangements by LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 627-2919, Charles A. Castiglia, director. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/31/2005 - 9/1/2005. Brooks Sr., Richard J. Of Hamburg, NY, August 29, 2005, beloved husband of Marie A. (nee Piede) Brooks; loving father of Deborah (Joseph) Collins, Karen Ruh and Richard Brooks Jr.; dear grandfather of Morgan and Tyler Collins, Jason and Melissa Ruh; former father-in-law of Michael Ruh; brother of Esther Stewart, Robert, Betty Johnson, James, Gordon, Patricia Slawson, Joyce Josephson, Donald and the late Alfred Brooks; also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Family will be present to receive friends Wednesday and Thursday 4-8 PM, at the, (Hamburg Chapel), JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd., (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555), where prayers will be said Friday morning at 9:15, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadettes Church at 10 AM. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/31/2005 - 9/1/2005. Cianflone, Benito "Benny" August 30, 2005, beloved husband of Nancy (nee Graci) Cianflone; dearest father of Anthony Cianflone and Grace (Paul) Mazur; loving Papa of Paul Cianflone and Derek, Kyle and Kayla Mazur; brother of Maria Cianflone, of Welland, Canada, Fiore (Mary Alice), Alda (Thomas) Fininzio, Frank Cianflone and Doreen McMahon; brother-in-law of Carl (Kathleen) Graci and Angela (Raymond) Grzybek; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1024 French Rd. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 10:00 AM from St. Philip the Apostle Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice Foundation of WNY, 225 Como Park Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14227-1480. Online register book at www.amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 9/1/2005. Clark, Doris K. August 29, 2005, of Orchard Park, NY, wife of the late Donald Clark; beloved sister of Lucile Poole, Emily Hesslink, Edith Blattenberger and the late Mildred Papenberg; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/1/2005. Dabrowski, Helen (Wozniak) August 30, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved wife of Matthew Dabrowski; dear mother Chris (James) Banister, Edmund Dabrowski, Theresa (Dana) Speta; grandmother of Angela (Ronald) Ferri, Thomas (Rani), Amy Lynn Banister, Brian, Stephen Dabrowski, Dana Jr., Jennifer and Robert Speta; great-grandmother of David Banister, Aaron Ferri, Renee, Destiny Speta. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga Friday at 8:45 AM and in St. Stanislaus Church at 9:30. Family present Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2-3 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/31/2005 - 9/1/2005. DiCanio, Carmella "Millie" (Locurto) Of Town of Tonawanda, NY, August 30, 2005, beloved wife of the late Louis C. DiCanio; mother of Louis (Marla), Charles (Linda), Betty (James) Kulpa and Thomas (Nanci DeMeo) DiCanio; also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild; sister of Faye (late Phil) Cavaretta, Pauline (Joseph) Gambino, Jill (late Thomas) Stott and the late Sally (Tony) DeGregory. Friends received Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.), and are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mark's R.C. Church, Woodward Ave. at Amherst St., Friday morning at 10 AM. Please assemble at church. Internment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/31/2005 - 9/1/2005. Dougherty, Marilyn R. (Moll) Of West Seneca, NY, August 29, 2005, beloved wife of the late Anthony; dearest mother of the late Patrick (Donna) Dougherty; sister of Melvin (Ann) Moll; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/1/2005. Finnemore, Dale N. Of Rochester, NY; August 30, 2005; husband of the late Maureen; father of Catherine Handley, Mark Finnemore, Timothy (Renee) Finnemore and the late Cheryl Christiaansen; brother of Norma Ellingwood, Duane Finnemore and the late Gary Finnemore; also survived by many dear relative and friends. Friends may call at the at THOMAS FUNERAL CHAPELS INC., 4545 Lake Ave., Rochester, NY on Friday from 2:00-3:30 PM. A memorial service will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 4261, Pittsford, MA 01202. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/1/2005. Ganey, William M. Of Hamburg, NY, August 31, 2005; husband of the late Jean (nee Gaskeen); father of Barbara (Robert) Einstein, Elizabeth (Fred) Malayny, Robert, Brian and the late William Ganey, Jr.; grandfather of Daniel and Michael Einstein, Christopher and Jason Malayny, Jeanne (Michael) Perino, Kevin and Karen Ganey. Friends may call at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Thurs. 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at SS. Peter and Paul Church Saturday at 12 noon. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Mr. Ganey was a member of Hamburg Council #2220 K of C and American Legion Post #527. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/1/2005. Giardina, Cheryl L. (Giroux) August 31, 2005. Beloved wife of Donald A. Giardina Sr.; dear mother of Donald A. Jr., Nicholas (Jamie) and Christopher (fiance Shannon) Giardina; daughter of the late Harry A. and Shirley Giroux Sr.; sister of Susan (Donald) Avino, Kenneth (Brenda), Joseph (Elaine) Giroux, Linda (Todd) Wolf and the late Harry (survived by Marion) Giroux Jr.; grandmother of 10 grandchildren. daughter-in-law of Carmen A. and Rita Giardina; sister-in-law of Frank (Barb), Miss Sharon and the late Carmen A. (survived by Sharon) Giardina; Friends may call Friday from 4-8 PM at the STEPHAN-BURNS FUNERAL HOME INC., 266 East St at Austin. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Francis Xavier Church Saturday at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/1/2005. Gigante, Anthony M. August 30, 2005, husband of the late Grace (Dolce) Gigante; father of Annette Candino; grandfather of Mark, Jeffrey (Alyssa), Ann Marie Candino and the late Michelle Candino; great-grandfather of Anthony and Vincent Candino; brother of the late Catherine, Vito (late Grace), Cain and Frank Gigante; also survived by brothers and sister-in-laws and nieces and nephews and loyal dog Kayla. Family present to receive friends Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave., (near Colvin Ave.) where funeral service will be held Friday at 8:15 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Holy Spirit Church (Dakota Ave.) at 9:00 AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Mr. Gigante was a retiree of Laborers Local 210. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/31/2005 - 9/1/2005. Graczyk, Walter August 30, 2005, beloved husband of Janette (nee Herrmann); dear father of Susan (Bruce) Faso and the late Sandra (Jay) Dwyer; dear grandfather of Matthew (Adrienne) and Sarah Faso; brother of Eugene (Heidi) and the late Daniel, Richard and Robert Graczyk; brother-in-law of Loise Frey, Richard (Betty) and Robert (Barbara) Herrmann; beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst (between N. Bailey and Niagara Falls Blvd.) Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Saturday 9:30 AM at the Brighton Community Church, 1225 Brighton Rd., Tonawanda. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Leukemia Society or Brighton Community Church Building Fund. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/31/2005 - 9/1/2005. Grucza, Thaddeus "Teddy" August 30, 2005. Beloved husband of Adele (nee Sutkus); devoted father of Paul Daniel Grucza of Texas and Pamela Anne (Peter) Arnoldo; loving grandfather of Lauren Michaela and Amy Nicole Arnoldo; dearest brother of Jean Koman, late Adele Duvall and late Dorothy Grucza. Family will be present Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (3 blocks east of Harlem), where services will be held Saturday at 9 AM and at St. Josaphat Church at 9:30 AM. Teddy was a 3rd Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus Father Justin Council No. 5670, 4th Degree Knight of the Kolbe Assembly, as well as a member of the parish Holy Name Society (Fri 7 PM), Pulaski Police Association and the PBA. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/31/2005 - 9/1/2005. Hawkins, Agatha August 26, 2005, The family will receive friends Thursday 5-7 PM at PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1275 Sycamore at Oberlin, where Funeral Services will be held Friday at 1:30 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/1/2005. Hays, Joseph Crowley August 30, 2005, beloved husband of Mary Rose (Hennessy); dear father of Joseph C. Jr. 'Jay' (Rosemary), Michael (Stephanie), Maureen (Richard Mitchell), Robert T. Hays, Judy (Craig) Hays-Benedict, MD; dearest grandfather of Rhiannon, Matthew, Julie, Hank, Aaron, Zachary, Tucker, Eli and Sydney. Memorial Services will be held Friday, 11:30 AM, at Our Lady of the Angels Church, 50 South St., Cuba, NY. Friends are also invited to Internment Service at Resurrection Mausoleum in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Tonawanda, NY, Saturday at 12 Noon. Memorials may be made to Cuba Public Library, 39 E. Main St., Cuba, NY 14727. Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by GEORGE J. ROBERTS & SONS. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/1/2005. Hiam, Robert G. August 29, 2005. Beloved husband of Bonita I. 'Bonnie' (Brosius) Hiam; loving father of Maggia Apotosky, Robert II and Michael (Nicole) Hiam; grandfather of Nathan Apotosky; brother of Charles, Dennis, Roy and the late Harold. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC., MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St. Funeral service will be held at St. Simon's Episcopal Church, 200 Cazenovia St., Friday at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/31/2005 - 9/1/2005. Highfield, Carol C. In Amherst, NY, August 27, 2005, beloved wife of George J. Highfield; sister of the late William Clapper; sister-in-law of Jane Clapper. Friends invited to a Family Greeting Saturday, September 3, 2005, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 8760 Transit Rd., E. Amherst, NY at 10 AM, followed by a Memorial Service at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Camp Good Days and Special Times, 2440 Sheridan Dr., Suite 401, Tonawanda, NY 14150. Arrangements by DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/31/2005 - 9/1/2005. Jacobi, Nathan Michael Born August 11, 2005, entered into rest August 24, 2005, beloved son of Julie Jacobi and Chad Hurd; loving brother of Phillip Joseph Jacobi. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at the South Buffalo Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 192 Abbott Rd. (near Southside Pkwy.) Saturday at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to NICU at Children's Hospital, 219 Bryant, Buffalo, NY 14222. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/1/2005. Jagodzinski Jr., Joseph J. August 30, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, beloved husband of Jean (Skrobacz) Jagodzinski; dear father of Tom (Marge), and Ken Jagodzinski; dear grandfather of Jack, Lily, Brian and Marc. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC,. 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga Wednesday 7-9, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9. Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 11:45 AM in Fourteen Holy Helpers Church, 1345 Indian Church Rd. Please assemble at church. Mr. Jagodzinski was a life member of the Pvt. Leonard Post #6251 and a usher at Fourteen Holy Helpers. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/31/2005 - 9/1/2005. Johnson, Ralph E. August 31, 2005. Husband of Alice M. (Fuller) Johnson; father of Christine (Robert) Warren and Michael (Theresa) Johnson; brother of Eleanor (Jack) Kinally of Syracuse, NY; step-grandfather of Sandra Warren; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Friday 2-4 and 6-8 at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville, where prayers will be offered Saturday morning at 8:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in S.S. Peter and Paul Church at 9 o'clock. Friends are invited. Memorials to the Hospice Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/1/2005. Keefe, William V. August 31, 2005. Beloved husband of Edna N. (Sorendo); dear father of William G., Dennis M. (Karen), Patricia A. Keefe, Mary M. Keefe, Thomas M. (Deborah), Maureen T. Keefe and the late Michael S. Keefe; loving grandfather of Nathan R., Robert W. and Ashley E. Keefe; brother of Lawrence C. Keefe and the late Teresa Keefe and the late Vincent (Olga) Keefe. The funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd., Saturday at 11:30 AM and from St. Martins of Tours Church at 12:00 noon. Friends may call Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. William was a member of the St. Martins Holy Name and a Eucharistic Minister. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/1/2005. Kwapich, Edmund A. August 29, 2005 in Edgewater, FL. Beloved husband of Dorothy M. (Feeley) and the late Wanda 'Sandy' (Paszkiewicz); loving father of Susan Eins, Marcia A. (Bruce) Meredith LaGrange, GA and Judy A. Prieur of Derry, NH; brother of Arthur (Jean) Kwapich and the late Al (Florence) Kwapich and the late Daniel (Alfreda) Kwapich; stepfather of Sondra (Don) Pengov, Dudley (Katherine) Morgan, Elwood (the late Margot) Morgan II and J. P. (Theresa) Morgan; step-grandfather of many step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Services Saturday at 8:30 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME INC., 3640 Clinton St (1 block east of Union Rd) and at Fourteen Holy Helpers R.C. Church at 9:00 AM. Family present Friday from 2-4 and 7-9. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/1/2005. Lanoye, Philip James Of Amherst, NY, August 31, 2005, beloved husband of Rosemary (nee Purpura) Lanoye; father of Philip (Susan) Lanoye Jr. and Denise (Alan) Hopkins; grandfather of Caitlin, Rachael, Sarah and Joel; brother of Jane (late John) Nowak and the late Arthur (Marcia) Lanoye Jr. Friends receive Thursday and Friday from 5-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 8:30 and in St. Leo the Great Church at 9:15. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be sent to Hospice Buffalo Foundation. Mr. Lanoye was a US Navy veteran, a member of the USS Missouri Assn., Teamsters Local 449 and an avid hunting and fishing sportsman. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/31/2005 - 9/1/2005. Leisck, Michael W. Suddenly, August 30, 2005, dear father of Brittany, Taylor and Donna; dear son of the late William and Sharon; dear brother of Renee; loving companion of Annette Esmay; also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call at the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St. (near Grant) Friday 4 PM - 7:30 PM at which time funeral services will take place. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/1/2005. Lozano, Marcena Rose August 31, 2005. Daughter of Kevin J. and Lori DeSain Lozano; sister of Marcus and Lauren; granddaughter of Zelma Gipson and the late Fred and Janet DeSain; best friend of Rachel Pitek; also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave at Tremont, Kenmore. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday 10:00 AM at St. Joseph's University Heights Church, 3269 Main St., Buffalo. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/1/2005. Luchowski, Helen (Bycina) August 31, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved wife of the late Walter; dearest mother of Carol (Octavio) Setacci and the late Michael Bycina; grandmother of Michael and Lauren; sister of Ann (Ted) Kosowski, late Lottie (Stanley) Sulowski, late Leo (Dorothy) Bycina; also predeceased by two brothers; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd, Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of William St.) Saturday morning at 9:30 and at Resurrection Church at 10:00. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/1/2005. Lumpkin, Myrtle L. (Watts) August 29, 2005. Beloved wife of the late William Watts and the late Roy Lumpkin; mother of Yvonne (Charles) Horton and the late Wilma Feagins and Durwin Watts; sister of Rochelle Veaux; grandmother of 4 and great-grandmother of 2. The family will receive relatives and friends Friday 11, funeral 12 at EXODUS GARDENS FUNERAL HOME INC., 605 Masten Ave. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/1/2005. MacGregor, Hugh T. Of Hamburg, NY, August 30, 2005, beloved husband of Edith Mobley MacGregor; dearest father of Maryann (Robert) Cabarga, Elizabeth (Joseph) Vilardo, Sandra (Greg) Hogan, Susan (Randy) King, Amy (David) Morrisey, Lynn (Richard) Vanderhoff, Nancy (Rick) Blais, Patricia (Jim) Becker, Janet (Spencer) Plarr and Ellen (Thomas) Galey; loving grandfather of 28 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; brother of Joan (late Bruce) Spencer and the late Nancy (late George) Humphrey. Family present to receive friends Thursday 2-4, 7-9 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd., (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555), where prayers will be said Friday at 8:45, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Vincent de Paul Church, North Evans, NY, at 9:30. Mr. MacGregor was a member of UAW Local 897. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roswell Park. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/31/2005 - 9/1/2005. Michaels, Karen V. (Peters) August 30, 2005, wife of Dennis Michaels; mother of Kerrie, Dawn, and Michael Lopp; grandmother of Darrik, Branden and Victoria; daughter of the late Richard and Janet (Peterson) Peters; sister of Christine (Phillip) Kraffert and Debra Miller. Family present to receive friends Friday only from 5-7:30 PM, at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1671 Maple Rd., (between Maple and Hopkins Rd.), Amherst, where a Memorial Service will immediately follow visitation. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/1/2005. Muench, Verna A. Of Clarence Center, NY, August 28, 2005, beloved wife of Stanford F. Muench; loving mother of Sandra (Malcolm) Williams and Peter (Georgie) Muench; loving grandmother of four and great-grandmother of two; sister of the late Forrest (Esther) Palmer, Frank (Lois) Palmer and Wilma (James) Waltho; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service Saturday at 9 AM from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME. INC., 5895 Goodrich Rd., Clarence Center and in the Clarence Church of Christ, 5375 Old Goodrich Rd., at 9:30 AM. Visitation Thursday and Friday from 4-7 PM. Interment in White Chapel Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Clarence Church of Christ or Hospice of Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/31/2005 - 9/1/2005. Phillips, Michael P. Of Lancaster, August 30, 2005. Beloved husband of Debra (nee Muggleberg); devoted father of Beth Ann, Kimberly and Laura; dear son of Patricia (Dick) Smith and the late Alfred Phillips; dear brother of Alfred (Mildred), Teresa (Matthew) Pluta, Deborah (Frank) Koo and Lisa; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation with family in the EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 PM where a funeral service will be held at 8 PM immediately following visitation. Mr. Phillips was a member of IBEW Local #41, Lackawanna Masonic Lodge, Lancaster Moose and the FOE Aerie #2692. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Chktwga, NY 14227 Published in the Buffalo News from 8/31/2005 - 9/1/2005. Rozek, Leo A. August 31, 2005, beloved husband of Irene J. (nee Strusienski) Rozek; dearest father of Jerome (Jacqueline), Thomas, Norbert (Marie) Rozek and the late Joanne (nee Rozek) Domzalski; grandfather of Jeffrey, Jerry Jr., Jennifer, Jackie Jr., Stephen, David, Laura, Emily and Melanie; great-grandfather of Jeffrey Jr., Jordyn, Emma, Madeline, Ashley and Olivia; brother of Anthony (Jane) Rozek; predeceased by three brothers and two sisters; brother-in-law of Wanda and Adele Rozek, Richard (Rose) Strusienski, Marie Strauss and Sophie Fahey. The family will be present Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8440 Main Street (near Harris Hill) where Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 8:45 AM and from Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If so desired, memorials may be made to the Harris Hill Volunteer Fire Company, 8630 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221. Online register book at www.AMIGONE.com Published in the Buffalo News on 9/1/2005. Styka, Florence J. (Degenhart) August 29, 2005, beloved wife of Frank 'Fritz;' dear mother of Michael (Kathleen) Styka, Mary Anne (Gill) Wylie, Gary (Sandra) Styka and Laurie (Eric) Bloom; grandmother of 11; great-grandmother of three; sister of Ralph (June) Degenhart, Alice (Andrew) Szanyi, Mildred (Raymond) Orrange and William (Madlyn) Degenhart; survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME INC., 335 Ontario St., Wednesday and Thursday, 5-8 PM. Friends may gather for a Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 9:30 AM in St. Andrew's RC Church, Sheridan Dr., at Elmwood. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to St. Andrew's Development Fund, 1525 Sheridan, Kenmore 14217 or Hospice Buffalo Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga 14227 Published in the Buffalo News from 8/30/2005 - 9/1/2005. Thurston, Patricia J. (Austin) Of Buffalo, NY, August 30, 2005, mother of Steven Thurston; sister of Geraldine Austin, Stephanie Gates and Lawrence Austin. No prior visitation. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/1/2005. Vara, Russell P. Passed away peacefully August 29, 2005, of Falls Church, VA, formerly of Buffalo, NY, father of Pamela and Christian; devoted grandfather of Elliott, Nicholas and Daniel. Mr. Vara attended St. Joe's High School and Canisius College. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 3 in Virginia. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/1/2005. Zatyko, John A. August 30, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved husband of Mary; father of John C. 'Jack' (Jill), Kenneth R. (Caroline) and Judith A. Zatyko; grandfather of Zachary and Joseph; brother of Caroline (late Sylvester) Hochulski and the late Julia (George) Gesse. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where Funeral Services will be held Saturday morning at 9:30. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Timothy's RC Church at 10. Friends invited. John was a member of the NY Army National Guard for 42 years. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/31/2005 - 9/1/2005.