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Baradics III, Steve           
September 13, 2005, beloved brother of Kathleen (Henry) Durkee; uncle of Lisa
Durkee. Arrangements by Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME. On-line register book at
www.Amigone.com

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/20/2005.

Blackhall, Clara R. (Hoffman)           
September 17, 2005, beloved wife of the late Allen J. Blackhall; dearest
mother of Allen G., Robert W. (Martha) and Raymond N. (Sally) Blackhall; dear
grandmother of Allen M., Scott M., Kimberly A., James, Colin A.;
great-grandmother of Benjamin, Megan and Michael. The family will be present
on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL
HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. where funeral services will be held on Wednesday
at 9:15 AM and from St. Barnabas Church at 10 AM. Mrs. Blackhall was a charter
member of the Cleveland Hill Ladies Auxilary serving for more than 55 years.
On-line guest register at www.amigone.com

Published in the Buffalo News from 9/19/2005 - 9/20/2005.

Breister, Sigmund        
Age 81, died unexpectedly, Friday at Middlesex Hospital. He was born in
Buffalo, New York, December 18, 1923 the son of the late Sigmund and Frances
(Gajewski) Breister. He was predeceased by his sisters Delores Przybylski and
Mary Chludzinski. While Sig was a resident of Buffalo for over 35 years,
Connecticut was his home for the last 45. He lived in Hamden for over 35 years
while working as a Research Chemist for Olin Corporation. Sig enjoyed the last
9 years of retirement living in Killingworth where he was an active member of
the Killingworth Congregational Church. He has a passion for photography as
well as magic, being a longtime member of The Brotherhood of Magicians. A
loving husband and father, Sig leaves behind his cherished wife Marilyn
(DeMarco) Breister; a loving daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Russell
Rackliffe of Essex; a beloved grandson Benjamin Rackliffe with whom 'Poppy'
enjoyed an extremely special relationship for 13 years. Sig will be greatly
missed by those who knew and loved him, including nices and nephews, other
relatives and many dear friends both old and new. A memorial service will be
held Thursday at 8PM at the SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 80 East Main St., Clinton, CT.
Friends and family may call from 6-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to the Killingworth Congregational Church Scholarship
Fund. To share a memory with the family, please visit www.mem.com

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/20/2005.

Cirocco, Immaculata "Milly"        
(see Pulli-Cirocco notice)

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/20/2005.

Cuevas, Josefina (Alvarez)         
Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest September 19, 2005, beloved wife of the late
Alex Cuevas; devoted mother of William, Alicia, Robert, Sylvia, Angelo and
Wilfredo; cherished grandmother of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren;
loving daughter of the late Eladio and Maximina (nee Montalvo) Alvarez; dear
sister of Agustina, Fernando, Ramon and Carmen; also survived by many
relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL
HOME (CITY CHAPEL), 102 Linwood Ave at Summer on Wednesday from 8-10 PM and
Thursday from 2-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Friday morning at 8:30
o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Nativity of the
Blessed Virgin Mary Church at 9:30 o'clock. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/20/2005.

Formanek, Robert Joseph       
Of Tonawanda, NY, Passed away September 27, 2005, in Kenmore Mercy Hospital,
beloved husband of Helen M. (nee McKean) Formanek; dearest father of Joanne
(Robert) Sekor and Judith Formanek; dear grandfather of Jessica Sekor and
Dylan Sawyer. No prior visitation. Funeral Services will be private. Mr.
Formanek was a former Vice-President of Dunlop Tire and Rubber Company.
Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE
FUNERAL HOME INC. On-line register book at www.Amigone.com.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/20/2005.

Gatti, Doreen A.         
Suddenly, September 17, 2005. Visitation at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME,
INC., Tuesday 5-9 PM. Funeral services Wednesday at 10 AM in All Saints
Church, 205 Esser Ave.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/20/2005.

Grosstephan, George           
Of West Seneca, NY, September 16, 2005, beloved husband of the late Florence
E. (nee Wagner); dearest father of Mary Ann Schwartz, Robert, William
(Christine), Carol Grosstephan and Laura (Paul) Farr and the late Sharon
Marie; also survived by nine grandchildren; brother of Delores Jeitler,
Theresa Kemp and the late Francis Grosstephan; also survived by many nieces
and nephews. Family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL
HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca Street, West Seneca, where prayers will be said
Wednesday morning at 9:00 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St.
Martin of Tours R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully
declined.

Published in the Buffalo News from 9/18/2005 - 9/20/2005.

Hopper, Clayton L.       
Of Marilla, NY, September 18, 2005, husband of Janet (Allen) Hopper; father of
James and Douglas Hopper; grandfather of Adam Hopper; brother of Alice 'Betty'
(late Charles) Stackhouse and the late Harold and Roy (survived by Carol);
stepbrother of Ferrell (Karen) Van Housen, June (James) Thorpe, Joan (Vincent)
Michaels and the late Gail (survived by Jean) Van Housen; also survived by
many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and
7-9 PM at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora where
Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to The Elma Conservation Club. Mr. Hopper was charter and life
member of The Elma Conservation Club and an avid hunting and fishing
sportsman.

Published in the Buffalo News from 9/19/2005 - 9/20/2005.

Jakubowski, Arthur T.         
September 18, 2005, beloved husband of the late Bertha T. (nee Mazur)
Jakubowski; dearest father of Ronald (Debra) Jakubowski, Barbara (Al) Ryer,
Arthur J. (Debra), Edward (Edna) and Joseph (Judy) Jakubowski; dear
grandfather of 10 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; brother of
Richard Jakubowski and the late Valerian and Robert (Leona) Jakubowski;
brother-in-law of Florence Mazur and John (Melanie) Mazur; also survived by
nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on
Tuesday from 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
Wednesday at 10:30 AM and from Queen of Martyrs Church at 11:00 AM. Interment
St. Adalbert Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined.

Published in the Buffalo News from 9/19/2005 - 9/20/2005.

Kubanek, Jennifer M.          
Age 17, suddenly. September 18, 2005. Loving daughter of Kurt R. and Karen M.
Kubanek; stepdaughter of Patricia Kubanek; beloved sister of Andrea L., Jason
T. Kubanek and Margaret E. and Cecelia R. Kubanek; dear granddaughter of
Willard and Marie Kelleher and Herlinde Herrmann. The family will receive
friends at the C. MERTZ & SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Tuesday
from 4-8 PM. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St.
Amelia's Church (Eggert Rd.), Wednesday at 9 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations
to Ken-Ton Meals on Wheels or the SPCA.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/20/2005.

Lipowski, Bernice J.          
(Wieczorkowski) September 19, 2005 of West Seneca, NY; beloved wife of the
late Walter A. Lipowski; dearest mother of Betty Jane (Joseph) Suminski,
Marlene (Richard) Myers; dear grandmother of Derek (Kimberly) and Dale
Suminski, Nicole and Ricky Myers; great-grandmother of Abigail; dear sister of
Marcella (late Walter) Sokol; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral
service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St, near Union
Rd., Cheektowaga Friday at 9:15 AM and in St. John Gualbert Church at 10:00
AM. Family will be present Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/20/2005.

Mazgaj, Mary (Lokuta)         
Of Blasdell, NY, September 18, 2005, beloved wife of the late Maximillian;
dearest mother of Max (Georgiann); grandmother of Mary Elizabeth and Julie
(Pedro) Vazques; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the JOS. M.
LITWIN FUNERAL HOME, 1629 Electric Ave., Lackawanna, Wednesday at 9 AM and at
St. Barbara's Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Family present Monday 7-9 PM
and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined.

Published in the Buffalo News from 9/19/2005 - 9/20/2005.

Mott, Bud Charles and Theresa Marie          
Theresa Marie Mott September 12, 2005 of Arcade, NY; beloved infant children
of Timothy and Beth Hadley Mott; brother and sister of April Mott and Emily
Mott; grandchildren of Peter and Alice Houghton Hadley and Beatrice Loomis
Mott and the late Charles Leroy Mott, Jr.; also survived by many aunts, uncles
and cousins. No prior visitation. services private. Those desiring may make
memorials to WNY Perinatal Bereavement Center, c/o Jan Walkben, Life
Transitions Center, 3580 Harlem Rd., Cheektowaga, NY 14215. Arrangements by
the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, East Aurora

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/20/2005.

Nassoiy, Lynn L. (Barnes)          
Of Hamburg, NY, September 19, 2005, wife of Richard Nassoiy; mother of Michael
(Mikki) and Todd (Leslie) Nassoiy; sister of Don (Lorriane) Barnes and Bonnie
(Howard) Hines; grandmother of Dylan, Kayla and Luke Nassoiy. Funeral from the
DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Friday morning
at 11:30 and from S.S Peter and Paul Church at 12 Noon. Friends invited.
Visiting hours Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers
gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation or Roswell
Park.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/20/2005.

Nowak, Edward J.         
Of West Seneca, NY, September 17, 2005, dear son of the late John and Anna
Opiela Nowak; dearest brother of Anna (late Stephen) Malczewski, Helen (late
Benny) Zielinski, Amelia (Edward) Haloff, Eleanor (Thaddeus) Sokol and the
late Irene (late Alfred) Cerankowski, Rose (late Joseph) Wolkiewicz and Arthur
(Rose) Nowak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday and
Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, INC., 4680 Clinton
St. (corner Borden Rd.), West Seneca (668-5666) where funeral will be held
Wednesday morning at 8:45 AM and from St. Gabriel's Church at 9:30 o'clock.
Friends are invited. Edward was a member of National Assn. of Letter Carriers
Branch #3 and was a life member of Saint Peter & Paul Athletic Club, Adam
Plewacki Post #799 American Legion (59 years) and Fraternal Order of Eagles
Ares #2692, Depew-Lancaster. Flowers gratefully declined.

Published in the Buffalo News from 9/19/2005 - 9/20/2005.

Ode, George M.           
August 6, 2005; in Georgia; Age 59 of Augusta, Kentucky, formerly of Buffalo;
beloved husband of Becky; dear son of Theresa Ode; dear father of Dawn Ode,
Michael (Sandra), Chad and Sean Ode; dear grandfather of Matthew Ode; dear
brother of Fred (Cathy) Ode, Tod Ode and Denise (Bill) O'Shei; also survived
by many nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be held
Saturday at 9:45 AM in St. Mary of the Lake Church (Hamburg). Burial services
were held inMt. Zion Cemetery in Kentucky. Online register book at
www.Amigone.com

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/20/2005.

Pasturzynski Sr., Joseph H.        
Of Marilla, NY, September 19, 2005, beloved husband of 58 years to Victoria
(nee Hojnicki) Pasturzynski; dear father of Suzanne (Thomas) Baskerville,
Joseph Jr. (Debra), Janie (David) Zehler and Lou Ann (Mark) Morrell;
grandfather of Katie (Dean) Rule, Michael, Jacquie, Daniel and Lindsey;
brother Lottie (Al) Partyka, Sophie Krawczyk and the late Helen, William,
Matthew, Edward, Chester and Roman Pasturzynski. Mass of Christian Burial will
be held from Annunciation R.C. Church, Elma, NY, Thursday at 10 AM. Family
will be present at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 13228 Broadway,
Alden, NY Wednesday 1-4 and 6-9 PM. Mr. Pasturzynski was a WWII Veteran and a
member of the Marilla Veterans.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/20/2005.

Pfarner, Alice M. (Newell)         
Of Springville, NY, September 17, 2005, beloved wife of the late John Pfarner;
loving mother of Phyllis (Michael) Schneider, Nancy (Paul) Bowers, John
Pfarner, Diane (late Kenneth) Suckow and Darlene (Robert) Owen; daughter of
the late Henry and Clara (nee Cosline) Newell; sister of the late Mabel
Krolczyk and Betty Jones; survived by 21 grandchildren and many
great-grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville where
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday morning at 11:00. Expressions of
sympathy may be made to the Mortons Corners Volunteer Fire Dept.

Published in the Buffalo News from 9/19/2005 - 9/20/2005.

Porter, Nancy L. (Carson)          
September 18, 2005; beloved wife of the late Howard Porter; dear mother of
Barbara (Mark) Porter Geandreau, Carol (James) Kaczmarz-Peszko and James
(Tammy) Porter; grandmother of Ryan, Adam, Megan and Jesse; sister of Harriett
Longchamps, Gloria Litzburg, Donald and the late Jeanne Carson. Friends may
call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the STEPHAN-BURNS FUNERAL HOME INC., 266
East St. at Austin, where services will be held Wednesday at 10:00 AM.

Published in the Buffalo News from 9/19/2005 - 9/20/2005.

Pulli-Cirocco, Immaculata "Milly"       
(nee Barisciano) September 19, 2005; beloved wife of the late Antonio Cirocco
and Frank Pulli; dearest mother of Bill (late Mildred), John (Marion), Dominic
(late Frances), Clara (Ennio) Cerquetti and Anthony (Carmelita); step-mother
of John and Donald Pulli; survived by 19 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren
and three great-great-grandchildren; also survived by nieces and nephews. The
family will be present on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE
FUNERAL HOME, 1024 French Rd. (west of Borden) where funeral services will be
held Thursday 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Online
register book at www.Amigone.com

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/20/2005.

Quirion, Joanne K.       
Of Niagara Falls, NY. Sunday, September 18, 2005. Wife of Bertrand J.J.
Quirion; mother of Kathryn (Jack) McNally, Theresa McGrath, Jeffery Stoneham
and Suzanne (Douglas) Moss; grandmother of eight, great-grandmother of three
and the late Mikey; brother of the late James W. (Donna) Day, Sr. Friends may
call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LANGE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 186 East Ave.,
Lockport, where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:00 AM.
Interment in Cold Springs Cemetery. Memorials may be made to UNYTS (Upstate
New York Transplant Services), 110 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14203.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/20/2005.

Rockey, Donald H.        
September 18, 2005; beloved hsuabnd of Charlotte (nee Zimmerman); dear father
of Susan and Dona (Michael) Tycz; loving grandfather of Jeff and Lisa; brother
of Elaine (Rusty) Menn; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service
from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd (2 blocks East of
Dick Rd.) Thursday at 11 AM. Friends invited. Family present Tuesday and
Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Buffalo Inc.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/20/2005.

Samok, Jennie (Nedopak)       
Of Depew, September 17, 2005, beloved wife of the late Gazo Samok; devoted
mother of Max, Joyce (David) Kowalski, Beverly (Michael Webster) and the late
Richard Samok; loving grandmother of seven grandchildren, 18
great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandsons; dear sister of the late
Walter Greck, John Greck and Anthony Nedopak; also survived by nieces and
nephews. Visitation with family in the EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929
Broadway, Depew, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where a Funeral Service will be held
Wednesday at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are invited. Mrs. Samok was a member
of the F.O.E. Aerie #2692 Ladies Auxiliary and Twin Village VFW Post #463
Ladies Auxiliary. Flowers gratefully declined.

Published in the Buffalo News from 9/19/2005 - 9/20/2005.

Schlenker, Edward C.          
September 19, 2005. Beloved husband of Alice P. (Koch) Schlenker; loving
father of Edward J. (Terri), Susan (Carl) Wierda, Mark (Jayne) and Marianne
Schlenker; dearest grandfather of 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren;
brother of Eileen M. Schlenker. Funeral services held privately. Arrangements
by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online register at www.Amigone.com.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/20/2005.

Scott, Stacey A. (Ray)        
September 17, 2005, beloved wife of William H. Scott, Jr.; dear daughter of
Donald C. Ray (Paula Hartman) and Marguerite S. Ray (Frank Nero); sister of
Susan E. (Robert) Basil and Andrew D. Ray; stepmother of William H. IV
(Jennifer), Molly Elizabeth Scott, Andrew Bryant (Moira) Scott; grandmother of
Grace and Elizabeth Scott; aunt of Robert, Jack and Kelly Basil. Friends may
call Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL
HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst (one mile north of Maple Rd.). A Mass of
Christian Burial will be offered at The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Church, Main St. at Harris Hill Rd., Clarence, Thursday morning at 10 AM,
(please assemble at church). Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be
made to The Stacey Ray Scott Charitable Fund, c/o of The Community Foundation,
712 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14202. Online tributes may be made to www.mem.com

Published in the Buffalo News from 9/19/2005 - 9/20/2005.

Selvaggi, Anthony F.          
Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest September 19, 2005, beloved husband of
Angeline (nee DeMario) Selvaggi; devoted father of the late Carol Ann Lock;
cherished grandfather of six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild; loving son of the late Frank and Sara (nee Bufundo)
Selvaggi; dear brother of the late Rose Murray, Mary Korabek, Nicholas and
Peter Selvaggi; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may
visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer near
Delaware Ave. on Wednesday from 3-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated in Blessed Sacrament Church 1029 Delaware Ave. near Utica, Buffalo
on Thursday morning at 9 o'clock. (Please assemble at church). Interment Mt.
Calvary Cemetery.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/20/2005.

Silvestrini, Margaret G. (Bertsche)          
Of Blasdell, NY, September 18, 2005, beloved wife of the late Albert L.
Silvestrini; dearest mother of Elizabeth (Bernard) McNamara, Leo (Marsha),
Michael and Thomas (Tara); loving grandmother of Emily McNamara and Beth,
Corin, Estella Mae and Callum Silvestrini; sister of Lillian Pettingill,
Arnold Bertsche and Jean Johnson; predeceased by one brother and four sisters;
also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends
Tuesday from 4-8 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL
HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave. where prayers will be said Wednesday morning
at 9:00 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Mother of Good Counsel
Church at 9:30. Interment in Lakeside Memorial Cemetery.

Published in the Buffalo News from 9/19/2005 - 9/20/2005.

Socha, Victoria M. (Kryszczynski)       
September 19, 2005, beloved wife of the late Robert Socha; dearest mother of
Theresa (Robert) Thrun and Robert (Pamela) Socha; grandmother of John
(Cynthia) Thrun, Gregory Socha, of NYC and the late Jeffery Socha; sister of
the late Stella Wisniewski, Helen Nogacek and Richard Kryszczynski; also
survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R.
SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo City line Wednesday
at 8:45 AM and at St. John Kanty Church at 9:30 AM. Interment in St.
Adalbert's Cemetery, Cheektowaga. FAmily present Tuesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Victoria was a member of the parish Rosary Society, Polish Women's Alliance
and former employee of Acme Bakery.

Published in the Buffalo News from 9/19/2005 - 9/20/2005.

Spencer, Dorothy V. (Labrie)       
September 17, 2005, wife of the late Cornelius Spencer; beloved mother of
David (Joan) Spencer; grandmother of Lisa (Robert) Harrigan and Karen (John)
Leone; great-grandmother of Connor and Kelsey; sister of Richard Labrie and
Betty Lugert; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday from
4-7 PM only at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst where
services will be held on Thursday at 11 AM.

Published in the Buffalo News from 9/19/2005 - 9/20/2005.

Spoonley, Norman L.           
Of Orchard Park, NY; September 17, 2005; beloved husband of Hazel M. (Olsen);
loving father of Douglas B. (Marcia) and the late Craig N. (Sandra);
grandfather of Christina, Sarah, and Leah; brother of Frances (Harold) Tross,
Muriel Bruce, Shirley (Carle) Henderson and the late Chester Spoonley, Vera
Clark, Edward Spoonley, Gladys Maltby and Robert Spoonley. No prior
visitation. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 24 at 11 AM in
the Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, South Buffalo Street, Orchard Park.
Friends invited. Memorials may be made to the Orchard Park Presbyterian Church
or to Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Arrangements by the F.E. BROWN SONS
FUNERAL HOME INC

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/20/2005.

Stefaniak, Richard G. "Bunky"           
Unexpectedly, September 18, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Arlene (nee
Gshwentner); dearest father of James (Roberta) of Hunstville TX. and June
(Wayne) Menclewicz; grandfather of Katie, Ashley and the late Dawn (Jason)
Pawlak; great-grandfather of Jason Jr.; brother of the late Mildred (William)
Gruber; brother-in-law of Clarence and Frank Gshwentner; also survived by
nieces and nephews. Mr. Stefaniak was a Marine veteran of WW II and Conrail
retiree. Services held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the
DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/20/2005.

Stellrecht, Thomas C.         
Of Orchard Park, NY, September 18, 2005, father of Jennifer L. (Edward) Casey,
Marc T., Eric J., and Kristen M. Stellrecht; grandfather of Alexandra, Owen,
Quinn and Trent; brother of C. James (Susan) Stellrecht; son of Doris
(Gernold) and the late Christian J. Stellrecht. Family will receive friends
Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME
INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Funeral Services will be private. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/20/2005.

Surowiec, Ann I. "Anita" (Hochul)       
September 17, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late Leon Sr.;
dearest mother of Joan (late Jack) Struzyk, Helen (Nick) Balesteri, Leonie
(Jim) Warrin and Lee Surowiec; survived by nine grandchildren and 14
great-grandchildren; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services
commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway,
Cheektowaga-Buffalo city line, Wednesday morning at 9:30 and at Resurrection
Church at 10 AM. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present Tuesday
only 1-4 and 6-9 PM.

Published in the Buffalo News from 9/19/2005 - 9/20/2005.

Walker, Dolores M. (Casey)         
September 19, 2005 of Kenmore, N.Y. Beloved wife of 50 years to Edward Walker;
mother of Nancy (Jack) Hinshaw, Edward Jr. (Carol), Alan (Denise) and Robert
(Julie); sister of Donald and William Casey Jr.; also survived by eight
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 and
Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME,
3290 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at
10. Friends invited.
Published in the Buffalo News on 9/20/2005.

Wall, Margaret A. (O'Connor)       
September 18, 2005, beloved wife of the late Donald B. Wall; dearest mother of
Susan W. (John) Caruso, Kathleen A. Wall and Sheila W. (David) Marovich;
loving grandmother of Andrew and Michael Caruso; great-grandmother of Nicholas
Caruso. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on
Tuesday from St. Rose of Lima Church (Parkside and Parker Ave.) at 10 AM.
Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC.
Published in the Buffalo News from 9/19/2005 - 9/20/2005.

Wilson, Clare S. (Schofield)       
Of Buffalo, NY; entered into rest September 18, 2005; beloved wife of Dr.
Michael F. Wilson, MD; devoted mother of Helen H. Wilson, Rebecca F. (Charles)
Parry, Michael L. Wilson, Elizabeth S. Wilson (Steve Deutsch) and Sarah A.
Wilson; cherished grandmother of Douglas, Anna Parry and Rachel, Michael
Deutsch; loving daughter of the late Lemuel and Helen (nee Horton) Schofield;
dear sister of the late Helen S. Lukacs, Joseph and Buddy Schofield; fond
sister-in-law of JoAn (late George) Keadle and Minter L. (Helen Hope) Wilson;
also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit the
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 724 Delaware Ave. (near North St.), Buffalo
on Thursday from 12:00 Noon-2:00 PM. Funeral services will immediately follow.
Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City
Chapel) 886-5363.
Published in the Buffalo News on 9/20/2005.