OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 15 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 Allen, Claudia M. (Zaffalon) Of Marilla, N.Y., September 12, 2005. Dearest mother of Robert (Eileen), David (Ann), Eugene 'Jay', Jodi (Michael) Bethge, Lisa (Jay) Wilczak and Sara (Jeff) Mochrie; fond grandmother of Shannon, Caroline, Nicole, Justen, Joe, Meghan, Alexandra and Colleen; sister of Alexander 'Judd' (Betty) Zaffalon and the late Eugenia (late Ali) Poznanczyk; special mom to Oscar, Buddy and Kiki. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Memorial Mass from Annunciation Church (Elma), Clinton St. and Schwartz Rd. on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. No prior visitation. Sentiment may be expressed through a contribution to the SPCA or the National Kidney Foundation in memory of Claudia M. Allen. Arrangements by PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC. (668-5666). Published in the Buffalo News from 9/15/2005 - 9/16/2005. Anzalone Jr., Salvatore J. Of Williamsville, NY, September 14, 2005, beloved husband of the late Ann (Meyers); dear father of Bettina L. (Michael) Olson and Jarrett S.; dear grandfather of Matthew; dear brother of Patricia (August A. MD) Bruno and the late Josephine Aquilina; dear friend of Gail Mayer. Friends may call Friday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst, (1 mile north of Maple, just passed Klein), where prayers will be offered Saturday at 8:45, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Gregory the Great RC Church at 9:30. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation of WNY, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., PO Box 590, Buffalo, NY 14240. Online tributes may be sent to www.mem.com Published in the Buffalo News from 9/15/2005 - 9/16/2005. Aquilina, Ruth (Cochran) Of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, born April 17, 1916, died September 12, 2005, after a lengthy illness, beloved wife of Joseph T. Aquilina MD; loving mother of Lynore, Joseph (Trudy), Gerald (Diana) and Robert (Stella) Aquilina; devoted grandmother of Gretchen, David, Joseph and Stephanie; daughter of the late Carl and Mabel Cochran; sister of Shirley (late William) Brittain; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Aquilina was a 1938 registered nurse graduate of Buffalo City Hospital and was a 1939 graduate of the University of Buffalo with a BS in nursing. Her professional career included service at E.J. Meyer Memorial Hospital, where she was the supervisor at the Ferry Street Annex for nursing home patients. Funeral services will be private. Memorial donations may be sent to Hospice Buffalo Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Arrangements by the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC. (874-4400). Published in the Buffalo News from 9/14/2005 - 9/16/2005. Armatys, Boleslaus H. September 14, 2005. Beloved husband of Irene (nee O'Neill) and the late Sophie Gurczak; dearest father of Kathleen (James) Frantz and the late Henry Armatys; dear brother of Alfred, Casimir (Julie Ann), John (Julianna), Mary (John) Sikora and Joseph (Lorraine) Armatys; also survived by three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services Saturday at 8:45 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3640 Clinton St. (1 block East of Union) and in St. Josaphat R.C. Church at 9:30. The family will be present on Friday only from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Mr. Armatys was a retired employee of Conrail. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/15/2005 - 9/16/2005. Bakert, Howard J. September 13, 2005; husband of the late Jane Catherine (nee Craig) Bakert; dearest father of Bonnie A. (Michael R.) McGee, Michael C. (Barbara) of Chatham, NJ, Robert M. of Atlanta, GA. William C. (Drusilla) of Lexington, KY, Donald P. of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, James C. (Deborah) of Norfolk, VA and the late Howard J. Bakert Jr.; grandfather of 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brother of Arthur (Norma) Bakert of Utica, NY. Friends may call Friday 7-9 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd. (between Niagara Falls Blvd. and North Bailey) where prayers will be offered Saturday morning at 9:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Benedicts Church at 10:00 AM. Mr. Bakert was an Exempt Member of the Snyder Fire Department and long time proprietor of Bakert's Delicatessen. On-line tributes may be made to www.mem.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/14/2005 - 9/16/2005. Bedaska, Dorothy (Brown) September 13, 2005, beloved wife of the late Frank; dearest mother of John Bedaska and Ann (Jerry) Coleman; loving grandmother of David, Sean and Lisa Coleman; also survived by her sister Ella Roetzer; sister-in-law Elizabeth Brown and beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. John Neumann Chapel of St. John the Baptist Church, 1085 Englewood Ave Saturday at 10:45 AM. Friends invited. Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer's Assn of WNY. Arrangements by JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/15/2005. Biel, Marie F. (Byrne) September 13, 2005, beloved wife of the late Stanley Biel; dearest mother of Maryanne Albee, James (Shirley) Biel and Jean (Ronald Brown); loving grandmother of eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sister of Marcella (James) O'Brien. The family will be present on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the (Genesee Chapel) Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. (2 blocks east of Union Rd.). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday from Infant of Prague Church at 9:15 AM. Friends invited. On line register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 9/15/2005. Catalano, John B. "Jack" September 13, 2005, of Silver Creek, NY, formerly of Brant and Angola, NY, loving father of Kimberley (Donald) Chembars and the late Craig Catalano; brother of Rose Marie (Jack) DeMaria; grandfather of Katherine, Amber and Staci Chembars; also survived by two aunts, a niece, a nephew and several cousins. Friends may call at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME INC., 262 Main St., Angola, Thursday, 3-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Brant. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/14/2005 - 9/15/2005. Cordaro, Joseph J. September 12, 2005; husband of Jean M. (Roberts); father of Martin (Mark), Jerome (Lisa), Elaine (Tom) Casey, Bernadette (Dan) Szumiez, Blaze (Kathy), Annette (Art) Garcia, Shawn (Aurora), Ross (Rupa), Vita (John) Ward, Zachary and the late Christopher Cordaro; survived by thirteen grandchildren; brother of Carmella Sharmek; predeceased by six brothers & sisters. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore where prayers will be offered Friday 10 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul R.C. Church 10:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/14/2005 - 9/15/2005. Dalton, Sharon Ann September 13, 2005, calling hours Friday September 16, 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Rd, Niagara Falls, NY. Funeral services will be held at the DuBois Funeral Home Saturday at 9 AM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Niagara Hospice. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/15/2005. Dixon, Dexter September 11, 2005; beloved brother of Minnie, Windell and the late Rev. and John Ross and Audrey Dixon. Family will receive friends Saturday 11 AM at First Shiloh Baptist Church, 15 Pine St. where funeral service will follow at 12 Noon. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY INC., 968 Jefferson Ave Published in the Buffalo News on 9/15/2005. Duggan, Lois S. (Streng) September 13, 2005, beloved wife of James T.; devoted mother of Sheila (Joseph) Rosenecker, James F. (Lynn), John E., Anne E. and the late Deborah D. (R. David) Kraus; also survived by 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; beloved sister of Adair A. Holroyd (late Edwin) and the late Msgr. James E. Streng; also survived by a niece and nephews. Friends may call Thursday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM only at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst, (between N. Bailey and Niagara Falls Blvd.). Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial From St. Rose Of Lima R.C. Church Friday at 10 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/14/2005 - 9/15/2005. Ellis, Jocelyn M. (Jankowski) Age 34 years, September 11, 2005; beloved wife of Justin Ellis; dear daughter of Michael and Catherine Jankowski; sister of Brian Jankowski; daughter-in-law of Sam and Chris Ellis; granddaughter of Josephine and the late Leo Jankowski, Robert and Helen Przybysz. The family will be present to receive friends Friday from 5-9pm at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1024 French Rd., where funeral services will be held Saturday at 9am and from St. Philip the Apostle Church at 10am. Contributions may be made in Jocelyn's Memory to www.iLoveSchools.com. Online register book at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/15/2005 - 9/16/2005. Furmanek, Leonard M. Suddenly, September 13, 2005, beloved husband of Frances (nee Russo); dear father of Corinne (Thomas) O'Rawe and Leonard (Debbie); grandfather of Stephen, Thomas, Shannon, Mark, Brian and Andrew; brother of Rosemarie Ross; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.). Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Gualbert Church, Gualbert at Doat St., Saturday at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at Church. Mr. Furmanek was a member of various organizations. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/15/2005 - 9/16/2005. Gabor, Mildred J. (Oddo) September 13, 2005, beloved wife of the late John J.; dearest mother of Robert J. (Mary Ellen) Gabor; grandmother of Bridget (Scott) Cummings, Erin (Scott) Volpe, Meghan Gabor and Kathleen Gabor; also survived by two great-granddaughters Abigail Wilkanowski, Paige Cummings and three great-grandsons, Samuel Cummings, Benjamin and Andrew Volpe; sister of the late Augusta Podlas and Constance (Seth) Haley The family will be present to receive friends on Friday from 4-8 PM at the South Buffalo Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME INC., 192 Abbott Rd. (near Southside Pkwy) where funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Agatha's Church at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials to the Alzheimer's Association. Interment will take place in Bushnell, FL. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/15/2005. Geiger, Ruth H. September 8, 2005 of the Town of Tonawanda, NY. Beloved daughter of the late James Marion and Harriet A. Geiger; sister of the late Helen E. Geiger; dear friend of Shirley Rummel. Friends are invited to attend services in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1080 Main St., Saturday morning at 11:00 o'clock. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church or to the Church's Musical Concert Series. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/15/2005 - 9/16/2005. Geil, George C. Of Marilla, NY, September 13, 2005. Beloved husband of Mary Jane (nee Buono) Geil; dear father of George , Josephine (Wayne) Ali, Helen (Richard) Noblett, Nancy (James) Trysnicky, Sandra (Kenneth) Fierle, Paul (Kathleen), David (Laurie) and Michael (Denise) Geil; also survived by 9 grandchildren; brother of Ethel Ruhland and Donald Geil. Mass of Christian Burial from St. John's R.C. Church, Alden, NY Friday at 10 AM. (Assemble at church). Family will be present at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 13228 Broadway , Alden, NY Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefull declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/14/2005 - 9/15/2005. Greco, David W. September 10 , 2005; dearest father of Renee and Anthony Greco; loving and devoted friend of Wendy Miller; beloved son of Ruth Giambra; brother of Michael (Fran) and Robert (Donna) Giambra; also survived by nieces and nephews and many close friends. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, October 1, 11 AM at St. Adalbert Basilca, 212 Stanislaus St. No prior visitation. Deceased was very active with the Boy Scouts of America and the Mended Hearts Association. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/15/2005. Hineman, Lida H. (Hines) September 13, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, wife of the late Francis Hineman; dear mother of Suzanne (Rudy) Kundig; step-mother of Evelyn Lomas and the late Norma Jones; sister of the late Theodore Hines; step-sister of Alice Haftrich; grandmother of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend graveside service Friday, September 16, 2005, at 10:00 AM at St. Matthew's Cemetery, 180 Old French Rd., West Seneca. No prior visitation. Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME (825-5205). Published in the Buffalo News on 9/15/2005. Jelliff, Rev. David E. July 21, 2005; beloved husband of Marilyn Redanz Jelliff; father of Joel J., Laura Li and Jody L. Jelliff; also survived by three grandchildren, nieces and nephews; brother of Virginia Maroney and Marion 'Kay' (William) Leach. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at Clarence Center United Methodist Church, 9750 Clarence Center Rd., Saturday at 2 PM. Gifts in Rev. Jelliff's memory made to the Building Fund of the Church appreciated. Arrangements by the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/15/2005 - 9/16/2005. Karczewski, Brianna Grace Age 2, of Williamsburg, went to be with the Lord and her big brother, Riley, on September 11, 2005. Brianna had a love for cheeseburgers, balloons, and most of all, swimming. Her sparkling smile will live on forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Survivors include her parents, Dan and Teresa Karczewski, her siblings, Aaron, Joshua and Heather; her grandparents, Mark and Shirley Karczewski, Tom and Susan Meadows, and also a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and other loving family members. The family will receive friends at the NELSEN FUNERAL HOME, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., on Thursday from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held at the Christian Life Center, 4451 Longhill Rd. at 12 Noon on Friday. Burial Williamsburg Memorial Park. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenfh.com Published in the Buffalo News on 9/15/2005. Klotz, Veronica D. September 10, 2005 of Irving, NY; beloved mother of Veronica (Henry) Hornberger of Irving, Dorothy Sorrentino of Islip, NY and Joseph (Deborah) Klotz of Farmingdale, NY; sister of Lawrence Dessart of Sun City, AZ; grandmother of Lonny and Anthony Sorrentino, Ann Kinney, Kristin Klotz and Shannon Klotz. Prayers Saturday 9:30 AM from the HOLE-PARKER FUNERAL CHAPEL in Silver Creek, followed by a Mass of Christian burial 10 AM. In Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Silver Creek. Interment in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation at the Funeral Chapel 2-4 and 7-9 PM, Friday. Memorials suggested to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church or Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/15/2005. Kluge, Alfreda E. (Spiewakowski) Of Williamsville, NY, entered into rest September 13, 2005, beloved wife of the late Herbert C. Kluge; devoted mother of Kathleen (late James) Pawlowski, Louise, William (Teresa), Charles and Ronald Kluge; cherished grandmother of five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Stanislaus and Winifred (nee Widelski) Spiewakowski; dear sister of Henry (Hermine) Spiewak, late Irene (late Anthony) Perrelli and the late Louise Gaspar; fond sister-in-law of Betty (late David) Moline; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd (near Eggert/Sheridan Dr.) on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday morning at SS Peter & Paul, 5480 Main St. Williamsville at 9 o'clock. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/15/2005. Konotopsky, Anna (Peshney) September 13, 2005 of Apopka, FL, formerly of Kenmore, NY. Beloved wife of the late Julian N. Konotopsky; dear mother of Zenon and Eugene Konotopsky; grandmother of Andrij and Natalie. Friends received Friday from 4-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:15 and in St. John the Baptist Ukranian Catholic Church at 10. Panachyda Service Friday at 7 PM. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Anna was a retired employee of Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/15/2005 - 9/16/2005. Lipke, Sandra L. (Smith) Of Hamburg, NY unexpectedly September, 11, 2005; loving daughter of Robert L. Sr. and Jeanne E. Smith and the late Margaret R. Smith; dearest sister of Susan Mariacher, Michael (Margaret) Fintak, Shawn P. Fintak, Robert Smith, Jr. and Colleen (Joseph) Vigneron; adored aunt of Cullen, Kyle and Wyatt Mariacher, Eric and Patrick Fintak, Lauren (Jon) Fintak-Hanna and Hunter and Colt Vigneron; goddaughter of Janet and Ronald Smith; also survived by many loving friends. Family and friends are invited to attend an outdoor Memorial Service Friday morning at 10 AM at the Avanti Mansion, 4409 South Park Ave, Blasdell, NY. No prior visitation. Flowers gratefully declined. If so desired, memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of WNY, 4976 Transit Rd, Depew, NY 14043 or Benedict House of WNY, 2211 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14214. Arrangements by the JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/14/2005 - 9/15/2005. Manhardt Jr., Norman D. of Tonawanda Twp, September 8, 2005, beloved husband of Joan Kell Manhardt and the late Joyce Kelley; dear father of Lynn Sauer, Sharon Manhardt, Stephen (Lois) Papaj, Kimberle Milbrand, Norman Manhardt III; also survived by 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; brother of Frank R. 'Dick' (Joan) of Long Island, Ruth (late William) Pidgeon, Jean and Joan Manhardt and the late Raymond (Barbara) and Herbert (Mary) Manhardt. All are invited to a Eucharistic Funeral Service at Church of the Advent, 54 Delaware Rd., Kenmore Saturday at 1 PM, assemble at church. Arrangements by D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, Kenmore, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/14/2005 - 9/15/2005. Mecca, Thomas J. Of Clarence, NY, September 8, 2005, beloved husband for 54 years of Eileen (nee Hardy) Mecca; father of Patty Smith, Catherine (Dennis) Jachimiak, Michele (Elias) Eldayrie and Michael Mecca; also survived by six grandchildren; predeceased by one grandchild; brother of Joseph (Mary) Mecca. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass in St. Paul's Church, Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Saturday at 10:30 AM. Memorials may be sent to Sisters of St. Mary Infirmary Fund, 257 Lafayette Ave., Buffalo, 14213. Mr. Mecca was a veteran of WW-II and a retired employee of Cooper Industries. Arrangements by the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/11/2005 - 9/15/2005. Mislin, Mary Jane (Meisenburg) Age 69, of Amherst and formerly of the City of Tonawanda, September 14, 2005 following a brief illness; daughter of the late Adam and Gertrude Meisenburg; wife of 47 years of James C. Mislin; mother of Rick and Thomas Mislin; grandmother of William, Nicholas and Jennifer. There will be no prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 453 Old Falls Blvd. in North Tonawanda, Saturday (9/17) at 11 AM. Friends invited. Memorials may be made to the University of Pittsburgh, Medical Center, Montefiore, 7 South (Liver Transplant Unit) 3459 5th Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Arrangements by JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., Tonawanda, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/15/2005 - 9/16/2005. Mize, Adele A. (Klaczyk) September 12, 2005. Beloved wife of Alfred F. Mize; dearest mother of Susan (Theodore) Steils and Alfred (Kathleen) Mize; also survived by five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services Friday at 8:30 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME INC., 3640 Clinton St. (1 block east of Union) and in Fourteen Holy Helpers R.C. Church at 9 AM. The family will be present on Thursday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/14/2005 - 9/15/2005. Myszka, John R. September 8, 2005, age 88, unexpectedly in Laurel, MD; beloved husband of the late Gertrude (nee Cooke); devoted father of Peggy Reitzer, Cathy Abbote and John Myszka Jr. all of Maryland; loving son of late Stanley and Louise Myszka; dearest brother of Margaret Samol, Rev. Msgr. Daniel J., Pastor Emeritus of Assumption R.C. Church, Retired Master Sergeant August of Georgia, Frank, Louise and the late Caroline and Stanley J. Myszka. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 13 in Laurel, MD. Mr. Myszka was the Chief Operating Engineer for the White House for over 35 years. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/15/2005. Oestreich, Fred F. Of Alden, NY, September 12, 2005, beloved husband of the late Catherine (nee Frank) Oestreich; dear father of Helen (late Donald) Braun, Margaret (late Berne) Woolley, Kathleen Davis, Sr. Ann Oestreich IHM and Elizabeth (Patrick) Logue; also survived by 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Memorial Mass from St. John's R.C. Church, Alden, NY Saturday at 10 AM. Family present at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY Friday 5-8 PM only. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alden Rescue Squad. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/15/2005 - 9/16/2005. Oughterson, William J. September 13, 2005; father of Sheila; son of the late William and the late Eleanor; dear brother of Elaine (late William) Matyjasik and Diana (Donald) King. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC, 2275 George Urban Blvd, (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.) Saturday at 10 AM and at St. Barnabas Church at 10:15. Friends invited. Family present Thursday and Friday 2-4 & 7-9. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/15/2005 - 9/16/2005. Passariello, Scott D. Of Hamburg, NY, September 13, 2005; husband of Tamara (nee Belmas); father of Elizabeth (Daniel) Persons, Tina (David) Buckley and Kenneth (Arlene) O'Neil; son of Frank and Marilyn Passariello; brother of Lynn (James) Gough; also survived by six grandchildren. Funeral from The DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Saturday morning at 9:30 and from SS. Peter & Paul Church at 10:00. Friends invited. Visiting hours Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to SS. Peter & Paul Church Building Fund, Hamburg. Scott was a member of Northeast Intelligence Organization. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/15/2005. Pawlak, Jerry J. September 13, 2005. Beloved husband of Helen I. Pawlak (nee Pawloski); devoted father of Barbara (Anthony) Pulvino and Claudia (Russell) Taylor; loving grandfather of Lori Ann (Stephen) Torok, Jennifer Jo and Deborah Lynn Taylor and the late Craig Anthony Pulvino; step-brother of Teddy (Carol) Grelak; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Parker Blvd.), where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 8:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. Amelia Church at 9 AM. Friends invited. Contributions may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 9/14/2005 - 9/16/2005. Peterson, George September 12, 2005. Husband of Anne Peterson; father of Michael O. (Barbara), Ellen J. of New York City, Steven J. and Emmett J. Peterson; grandfather of Christopher (Magda), Robert, Matthew and Eric Peterson; great-grandfather of Stanislaus Peterson; brother of James F. (Wendy) Peterson and the late Maryann Wilson, Janet Peters and Jeane Schichtel; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday from 4-7:30 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave. at Tremont, Kenmore, where a Memorial Service will follow immediately at 7:30 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Mr. Peterson was a decorated WWII U.S. Army Veteran. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/14/2005 - 9/15/2005. Philipps, Donna A. Formerly of Hamburg, NY, in Red Lion, PA, suddenly, September 10, 2005, beloved daughter of Francis and Norma (nee Fildes); loving sister of Wayne (Lois), Randall and Lawrence (Kathy) Philipps; also survived by 10 nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at SS. Peter and Paul Church, 66 East Main St., Hamburg, Friday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to SS. Peter and Paul Church Building Fund, Hamburg. Donna was Principal of Resurrection School, Lancaster, PA. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/14/2005 - 9/15/2005. Rainey, James J. Of Kenmore, NY, September 12, 2005; beloved husband of Carol (Lepsch) Rainey; loving father of Lynne (John) Diebold, Cindy (Rick) Bieber, Jim (Lynne) Rainey; cherished grandfather of Katie, Ricky, Patrick, Matthew, Ashley, Leslie, Adam and Michael; son of the late Fredrick and Marjorie Rainey; brother of Marjorie (late Chuck) Boneberg, Vincent (Shirley), Mary Rainey, Patricia (Patrick) Kennedy and the late Catherine (Fredrick) Hess, Anna (late James) Silva, Fredrick Rainey; brother-in-law of Dennis (Nan) Lepsch; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Wednesday & Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.), where Funeral Services will be held Friday at 8:15 AM. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated from St. Paul's Church (Kenmore) at 9:15 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/14/2005 - 9/15/2005. Rainstein, Simon September 14, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Celina Rainstein; devoted father of Miguel (Virginia) Rainstein, M.D., Gregorio (Alicia) Rainstein and Pauline (Victor) Kletzel; loving grandfather of Jeffrey (Jessica), Steven, Matthew, Bryan, Gabriela and Guillermo; brother of Luis (Lidia) Rainstein of Argentina. Funeral service will be held from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Friday at 11 AM. No prior visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/15/2005. Rine, Richard C. September 13, 2005 of West Seneca, NY. Husband of the late Grace (nee Lembke); father of Arthur, Michael, Kathleen and Margaret (Ronald) Jesz; also survived by 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and predeceased by two grandchildren; brother of the late Elmer, Robert, Evelyn and Donald. Family present Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where prayers will be said Friday morning at 9:45 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Queen of Heaven Church at 10:15. Friends invited. Mr. Rine was a member of VFW Post #8113 and bass drummer for the Frankfurters. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/14/2005 - 9/15/2005. Rizzo M.D., Vincent J. September 14, 2005, of Amherst, NY, beloved husband of Mary Ann Rizzo and the late Berniece Rizzo; father of Michelle Vinciguerra (Anthony), Dianne Bloom (John), Burma LaVallo (Patrick), Nina Samay, Rosemary Barker (Ernest), Vincent A., Mary Margaret, Judeanne Hinton, James, Maria Appleton (Christopher) and Joseph; also survived by 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 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, where services will be held Saturday at 8:50 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial from Christ the King Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Dr. Rizzo was a retired Physician. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials to Sisters Hospital or the Cleveland Clinic Foundation would be appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/15/2005 - 9/16/2005. Scarpello, Sara (Poma) September 14, 2005; beloved wife of the late Pasquale A. Scarpello; loving mother of Joseph (Lynne) and Robert (Sharon) Scarpello; dearest grandmother of Robert, Lauren, Stephen, Nicholas, Katherine and Joseph. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial at 9:30 am from The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church (Herkimer St., Buffalo, NY). Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/15/2005. Stenclik, Dolores S. (McFall) September 13, 2005, beloved wife of Richard Stenclik; dear mother of Lynne Marie (Donald) Finn, Scott R. (Rachel) and Eric Stenclik; grandmother of Michael, Sarah, Kathryn, Tyler and Allison. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the (Amherst Chapel), AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr., (corner of Hopkins), where funeral services will be held Friday at 8:45 AM and from Christ the King Church at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 9/13/2005 - 9/15/2005. Stopha, Richard Of Blasdell N.Y., September 13, 2005. Loving father of Linda (Thomas) Reimondo and Brenda Horning; dear grandfather of Amanda, Tommy and Ethan Reimondo; son of the late Edward and Frances Stopha; brother of Eugene, Theodore and Barbara Stopha; also survived by nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Family will be present to receive friends Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 3450 South Park Ave., where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Mr. Stopha was a member of the Amvets Post #897. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/15/2005 - 9/16/2005. Sullivan, Samuel M. "Sammy" 22 months, Of Valrico, FL, passed away at home on Monday September 12, 2005. He is survived by his parents, Joe and Brenda Sullivan, Valrico; paternal grandparents, Joseph and Nancy Sullivan and maternal grandmother, Susan Mauer, all of Buffalo, NY. A Memorial Service will be conducted 3:00 PM Thursday, September 15, 2005, at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home, 6919 Providence Rd., Riverview, FL., with the family receiving friends from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ronald McDonald House of Buffalo, NY, 780 West Ferry St., Buffalo, NY 14222. SERENITY MEADOWS FUNERAL HOMES, Riverview, FL. www.serenitymeadows.com Published in the Buffalo News on 9/15/2005. Wolski, Leonard L. Of West Seneca, N.Y., September 12, 2005. Husband of the late Grace (nee Deuel); dearest father of Catherine (Eugene) Kaczmarek, Jean (Joseph) Winiewicz and Donald L. (Lucretia) Wolski; brother of Arlene Milan and the late Richard; also survived by ten grandchildren. Family present Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where prayers will be said Friday morning at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine of Siena Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Lenny was a Korean War veteran and Lifetime member of East Seneca Volunteer Fire Co. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/14/2005 - 9/15/2005. Zamer, Susan (Brockman) July 28, 2005, of Clarksville, MD, formerly of Eden, NY, beloved wife of Thomas; loving mother of Kylie, Allyson and Zachary Zamer; daughter of Donald C. and the late Marlene Brockman; sister of Don (Margie), William (Cindy) and John (Sally) Brockman. A Memorial Service will be held at Immaculate Conception Church, Eden, September 17, at 10 AM. Memorials made to the Zamer Childrens Education Fund, 11000 Broken Land Pkwy., Suite 900, Columbia, MD 21044. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/15/2005.