OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 21 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 Baer, John R. September 20, 2005 of the City of Tonawanda, NY. Loving companion of Trish; devoted and loving father of Carrie (Jim) Baer-McBride and Stefanie Baer-Stevens; grandfather of Carley; brother of Richard (Joan), Thomas (Elyse) and Dennis (Nancy) Baer; former husband of Ann Baer. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. Funeral service will be privately held. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/21/2005 - 9/22/2005. Bentley, David L. September 19, 2005, age 65 of Kenmore after a long illness; husband of Janice (nee Lamberti) Bentley; father of Eric L. Bentley; brother of Karen (Andrew) Wauriw, Judith (Joseph) Barry and the late Kathleen (Richard) Munt; also survived by his dear friend and dance partner Sue Ebersole and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8:30 PM on Thursday only at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME INC., Adam and Seymour Sts, Tonawanda where services will be held at 8:30 PM Thursday. Friends invited. If desired, memorials to the V.A. Hospice Unit, c/o VAWNY Health Care System, 3495 Bailey Ave. Buffalo, NY 14215. Mr. Bentley was an Air Force Veteran and a Professional Ballroom Dance Instructor and Competition Judge for Social and International Dance. He was a member of the National Dance Council of America and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. Complete obituary, condolences and directions at www.hampfuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News on 9/21/2005. Benton, Jetone P. September 16, 2005. The family will receive friends Thursday 12:00 PM, funeral 1:00 PM at Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 878 Humboldt Pkwy at East Utica. Arrangements by BRIAN K. FUNERAL HOMES, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/21/2005. Ciccone, Laurente "Larry" Age 56, died September 18, 2005. Survivors include his loving wife of 33 years Kathleen M. (Janish) Ciccone, his children Christofer Ciccone, Gary Ciccone and Brianna Ciccone, all of Clarence Center, NY. He was also the son of Pasquale Ciccone of Pacentro, Italy, and the late Amalia (Silvestri) Ciccone; brother of Tonina (Gino) Cercone, Roberto Ciccone, Emilio Ciccone, Francesco Ciccone, all of Pacentro, Italy, and Fernando Ciccone of Welland, Ontario; also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Rd., Niagara Falls, NY, where a Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 23 at 10:00 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/21/2005. Cirocco, Immaculata "Milly" (see Pulli-Cirocco notice) Published in the Buffalo News from 9/20/2005 - 9/21/2005. Cooley, Excell September 18, 2005. Beloved husband of Hattie Cooley. The family will receive friends Friday 11:00 AM, funeral 12:00 PM at PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1275 Sycamore at Oberlin. Mr. Cooley was a retired steelworker. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/21/2005. Coughlin, Rev. Msgr. Joseph F. September 20, 2005. Son of the late Timothy and Hannah Coughlin; brother of the late Mary Geary-Wingate and James (Margaret) Coughlin; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 2-7 PM at Queen of Heaven Church, 4220 Seneca St., West Seneca, followed by a Parish Mass at 7:00 PM. Visitation Friday 2-7:30 PM at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, 10 French Rd., Depew, followed by a Vigil Service at 7:30 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Most Rev. Edward M. Grosz, Saturday 10:30 AM at O.L.B.S. Church. Msgr. Coughlin was founding pastor of O.L.B.S. Church. Arrangements by the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/21/2005 - 9/23/2005. 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 from 9/20/2005 - 9/21/2005. Cummings, Violet R. (Van Buren) Of Akron, NY, entered into rest September 19, 2005, wife of the late Walter C. Cummings, loving mother of Gordon (Carol) Cummings of Woodenville, WA, and Philip (Patricia) Cummings of Lockport, NY; sister of Muriel (late Leonard) Muchow of Clarence, NY and the late Warren, George, Roy, Alice Hoste, and Hazel Miller; also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The family will be present Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM to receive friends at the BERNHARDT FUNERAL HOME, 130 Main St., Akron, NY, where funeral service will be held Friday, September 23 at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Akron Fire Co. Ambulance Fund or The First United Methodist Church, Akron of which Mrs. Cummings was a member. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/21/2005. Davis, Laura September 17, 2005. Friends may call Wednesday 12-5 PM at H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY INC., 968 Jefferson. Family will be present Thursday 10 AM at Elim Christian Fellowship, 20-25 Central Park Plaza where funeral services will follow at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/21/2005. Donohue, Shawn P. Of Raleigh, NC; September 18, 2005; beloved husband of Darlene (nee Swick); beloved son of Dolores (late James) Donohue; dear brother of Patricia (James) Weiss and James (Anne) Donohue; dear son-in-law of Charles Swick and the late Rita Potenza; also survived by twelve nieces and nephews. Family will be present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 569 Cleveland Drive. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10 AM from SS. Peter & Paul Church, 66 E. Main St. Hamburg. Please assemble at Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in Shawn's memory to Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Mary's St., 4th Floor, Raleigh, NC 27605 Published in the Buffalo News on 9/21/2005. Fink, Eugene C. September 19, 2005. Beloved companion of Marcia A. Sciolino; step-father of John, Tony, Frank, Theresa, Laura, Denise and Robby; loving grandfather of 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brother of Cheryl and Charlie. The family will be present on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8440 Main St. (near Harris Hill Rd.). A Mass of Christian Burial celebrated on Thursday at 12:00 Noon from Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church (Harris Hill). Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 9/21/2005. Fitzpatrick, Gertrude S. (nee Schweitzer) Beloved wife of the late Stuart L. Fitzpatrick; mother of the late Gregory L. Fitzpatrick and the late Joan F. Stamp; mother-in-law of Philip J. Stamp (Maryann); grandmother of Kevin (Susan), Thomas (Debra), Robert (Susan) Stamp and Kathryn (Joseph) Hayek; great-grandmother of Ryan, Molly, Quinn, Gabriel and Rachel; sister of the late Edith Nowak. No prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 24, 2005 at 9:00 AM from St. Leo the Great R.C. Church, 885 Sweet Home Rd., Amherst N.Y. Friends invited. Contributions may be made to Living Care Fund of Beechwood Foundation, 2235 Millersport Hwy., Getzville N.Y., 14068. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 9/18/2005 - 9/23/2005. Foster, Dorothy M. (Koseck) Of West Seneca, NY. September 20, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Cyril J.; dearest mother of Sandra (late George) Scheer, Darlene (Larry) Paul and the late Gregory (Kathleen) Foster; cherished grandmother of Julie Scheer, Anthony (Elizabeth) Scheer, Kelly (Brian) Rydza, Jill (Len) Platt and Gregory II (Shanon) Foster; great-grandmother of 8; predeceased by 2 sisters and 1 brother. Family will be 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 a Mass of Christian Burial from Queen of Heaven Church at 10:15. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/21/2005 - 9/22/2005. Gaskill, Mary Age 91. Of Dublin, OH, died Saturday, September 17, 2005, 7:00 PM at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Born on November 12, 1913 to George and Mary Magdalena (Keller) Miller in Buffalo, NY. On November 28, 1936 she married Frank Gaskill. Mrs. Gaskill was a beloved mother and devoted to her husband, family and friends. She was known for always having a smile on her face. Survivors: a son, Pat (Tania) Gaskill of Johnstown, PH; a daughter, Mary Gaskill-Shipley (Ralph Shipley) of Cincinnati, OH; grandchildren, Luke (Arielle) Gaskill and Emily (Benji) Gaskill; stepgrandchildren, Derrick, Darren, Dustin Priest; great-grandchildren, Sydney Gaskill and Deagan Schwartz; and step-great-grandchildren, Brianne and Mallory Priest. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Magdalena Gaskill; husband, Frank Gaskill; two sisters, Jeanne Shanahan and Dorothy Miller; one brother, Harold Miller. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 22, 2005 at Friendship Village, Dublin, OH with a graveside service to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Lewis Center, OH. Chaplain Dan Shipley will officiate. Funeral arrangements are being handled by SCHOEDINGER FUNERAL SERVICE NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Rd. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/21/2005. Geiger, Judith Ann 48 of Gautier, Mississippi, passed awa September 18, 2005 in Pascagoula, Mississippi. She was born February 4, 1957 in Buffalo, NY. Mrs. Geiger was the Lead Baker at the Imperial Palace Casino. She was preceded in death by her father, Mr. Cornelius Westfall; survivors include her son, Richard Geiger and mother, Eleanor Westfall, both of Gautier, MS, brothers, David C. Westfall of Tonawanda, NY, Karl E. Westfall and William D. Westfall, bother of Gautier, MS, Thomas S. Westfall of North Tonawanda, NY, a sister, Patricia Cameron of Fort Walton, FL, a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, September 22, from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. at HOLDER-WELLS FUNERAL HOME, in Moss Point, Mississippi. Funeral Services will follow at 3:00 p.m. from the funeral home chapel with Rev. Wendell Stork officiating. Arrangements by Holder-Wells Funeral Home, Moss Point, MS. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/21/2005. Gilbert, Arthur A. "Big Art" September 18, 2005 of Town of Tonawanda, NY; beloved husband of Marilyn Gilbert; father of Michael (Sue), Donald ( Kymoi), James, Brenda (Robert) Wilson and the late Arthur (friend Michelle Guizzotti) Gilbert; brother of the late Edward (Belinda) Gilbertt; also survived by 10 grandchildren. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC, FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. Flowers gratefully declined. Funeral services will be held privately Published in the Buffalo News on 9/21/2005. Gilbert, Norman September 20, 2005, of Clarence, NY, beloved husband of Eleanor (Schlabach) Gilbert and the late Mary A. Gilbert; father of Lance (Tina) Gilbert, Kathleen (Joseph) Lesser, Patricia Gilbert and Robin Buffum; stepfather of Rita Schlabach, Michael (Debra) Schlabach, James (Janet) Schlabach, Mary (Lee) Dehn Tyler, Steven (Wendy) Schlabach and the late Kenneth Schlabach; brother of Donald (Ann) Gilbert and Jean Blose. Friends received Thursday 4-8 PM at SHEPARD BROS. FUNERAL HOME, 10690 Main St, Clarence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at 10 AM from Our Lady of Peace Church, Clarence. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Church Building Fund or the Clarence Fire Company. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/21/2005. Grenzebach Jr., Irving W. "Skip" September 18, 2005, beloved husband of JoAnn B. (nee Bickerton); beloved father of Kathie (Thomas) Altenburg, Jeffrey (Laura) Grenzebach, Marc Grenzebach; grandfather of Adam, Jared, Kristen, Matthew, Mitchell and Justin; dear brother of Ethel (late John) Schleifer; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 8440 Main St., where Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 1 PM from First Presbyterian Church of Clarence, 9675 Main St. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Clarence. On-line register at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/21/2005 - 9/23/2005. Harcrow Jr., Joseph M. Of West Seneca, NY. Entered into rest suddenly, September 20, 2005. Beloved son of the late Jennie (nee Licata) and Joseph M. Harcrow Sr.; devoted brother of Richard (Mary) Harcrow, Donna M. (Vincent) Lepore and the late Susan K. Harcrow; cherished uncle of Rachel, Ricky, Vinny, Jenna and Chelsea; dear nephew of many aunts and uncles; also survived by many cousins and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave., on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where the funeral will be held on Friday morning at 9 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John Vianney Church at 10 o'clock. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/21/2005 - 9/22/2005. Hoffman, Irene (Goldstein) September 20, 2005. Wife of the late Harry Hoffman; mother of Wendy Hoffman and the late Stephen Hoffman; sister of Elizabeth Harris (Sellers) and the late Olga Miller, Clara Kanel, Lillian Altman, Joseph, Stephen and George Goldstein. Graveside services from Elmlawn Center (Brighton Rd entrance) Thursday at 2:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Irene's memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/21/2005. Ivett, Ruth M. September 20, 2005 of South Dayton. Wife of Horace Ivett; daughter of Edna Jackett of Cottage; sister of Phyllis Newcomb of Gowanda; several nieces and nephews; predeceased by her father Howard Jackett. Calling hours will be Thursday, September 22 from 2-4 and 7-9 at the MENTLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 105 E. Main St., Gowanda. A funeral service will be Friday at 1 PM from the funeral home, David Kelley officiating. Interment in Perrysburg Cemetery. Memorials may be made to South Dayton Vol. Fire Dept. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/21/2005. Jakubowski, Adele (Gawlak) September 19, 2005, of Lackawanna, NY, beloved wife of the late Frank; dearest mother of Gerald (late Bea), Carolyn Noworyta and Christine (Dennis) Daley; grandmother of Lisa Marie Jakubowski, Sean (Sandra) Daley, Sarah (Jeffrey) Patronik and Dennis Daley; great-grandmother of Shayne, Trista, Makayla and Jeffrey; daughter of the late Frank and Stephania (nee Pruchnicki) Gawlak; sister of Emily (Joseph) Gonsiorek and the late Edward, Walter, Stanley and Joseph; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, Friday morning at 9 and from St. Hyacinth's Church at 9:30. Mrs. Jakubowski was a member of the Rosary and Mothers' Clubs. Visitation Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/21/2005 - 9/22/2005. Johnson, Richard E. Of Snyder, NY. Entered into rest September 20, 2005. Beloved husband of Helen D. (nee Hutter) Johnson; devoted father of Kathleen R.(William A.) Russo and Richard K. (Lori) Johnson; cherished grandfather of Margaret, Cameron, Elizabeth and Sophia; loving son of the late Albert E. and Rosalinda E. (nee Manwieller); dear brother of Raymond E. (Mary Lou) and the late Albert W. (Rose Marie) Johnson; 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 Thursday from 4-8 PM where the funeral service will be held on Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment Ridge Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Johnson was an Army Veteran. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/21/2005. Kelly, Jason A. Suddenly, August 31, 2005, husband of Ann Katherine Kelly (Pfister); son of Ralph and Ginger Kelly; brother of Benjamin and Heather Kelly; survived by one niece and three nephews. Memorial service to be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Orchard Park, at 10 AM Saturday, September 24, 2005. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/21/2005. 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 from 9/20/2005 - 9/21/2005. McLoughlin, Honorable James J. September 20, 2005, dearest friend and beloved husband of Nancy (Panasci) McLoughlin; father of Marlene McLoughlin, of Rome, Italy; cousin of Norbert and Brigitta Radermacher, of Berlin, Germany. The family will be present at the (Delaware Chapel), AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave., (at West Ferry), Thursday 3-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Cathedral, 50 Franklin St., Friday at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Joseph Collegiate Institute, 845 Kenmore Ave., Town of Tonawanda, NY 14223 or Canisius College, 2001 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14209, in Mr. McLoughlin's memory. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/21/2005 - 9/22/2005. Metzger, Albert L. Of West Seneca, NY. September 20, 2005. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Wantuch); dearest father of Rita Bauer, Edward 'Buzzy' Metzger, Dolores (Jack) Williams, Joann (Daniel) McPhee and the late William P. (late Sherry) Metzger; brother of Doris Horton, Betty Jacobs and the late Robert (late Myrtle) and William (Gert) Metzger; also survived by by 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Family will be present 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 9:00 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Catherine of Siena Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to the Alzheimer's Association appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/21/2005 - 9/22/2005. Meyer, Dorothy B. (Marlinski) September 20, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Stephen F. Meyer; devoted mother of James (Marcella) and Philip Meyer; loving grandmother of Jennifer, Christopher, Elliot, Bradley and Stephanie; sister of Alice (late Arthur) Ciszkowski; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Cleveland-Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr., where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 8:30 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 9 AM from Mother of Divine Grace Church. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 9/21/2005 - 9/22/2005. 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 from 9/20/2005 - 9/21/2005. 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 in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Kentucky. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 9/20/2005 - 9/22/2005. Pasturzynski Sr., Joseph H. Of Marilla, NY, September 19, 2005, beloved husband of 58 years to Victoria (nee Hojnicki) Pastuszynski; 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 of Lottie (Al) Partyka, Sophie Krawczyk and the late Helen, William, Matthew, Edward, Chester and Roman Pastuszynski. 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. Pastuszynski was a WWII Veteran and a member of the Marilla Veterans. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/20/2005 - 9/21/2005. Petz, Margaret M. (Gillooly) September 20, 2005, wife of the late George F. Petz; mother of Thomas (Jenny) Petz and Mary Margaret (Sam) Floriano; grandmother of Barbara and Thomas (Sharon) Petz; great-grandmother of Thomas, Mary Kate and Ethan Petz; sister of Mary Dorr, Dorothy Kennedy, the late James, John, Kathleen and Rita Gillooly; sister-in-law of Dorothy Gillooly. Friends may call at the JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME (West Chapel), 1357 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin) Wednesday 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Margaret's Church, 1395 Hertel Ave. Thursday at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/21/2005. 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 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 9/20/2005 - 9/21/2005. Rinaldi, Della E. (Ahles) Of West Seneca, N.Y. Lifted from her suffering into the arms of Our Heavenly Father, September 19, 2005. Beloved wife of Nicholas T. Rinaldi; mother of Deborah Sauer; nana of Justin and Brandon Rinaldi-Sauer; survived by loving family members, Aunt Ida and Uncle Dick Robinson, Chuck and Delores Rinaldi, Mildred Bottoni, nieces and nephews. Friends received Thursday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME INC., 1340 Union Rd., West Seneca. Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at Fourteen Holy Helpers R.C. Church on Friday at 9 AM. Please assemble at church. If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/21/2005. 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 from 9/20/2005 - 9/21/2005. Rosenthal, Lorraine C. "Lori" (Eckhardt) September 17, 2005, of Amherst, NY, beloved mother of Rochelle (Scott) Smith of Grand Island, Marcy Eckhardt of Durango, CO, Michael of Seattle, WA and the late Steven; daughter of Lillian (nee Webb) and the late Lawrence Eckhardt of Erie, PA; sister of Lawrence, Linda and Lance Eckhardt. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at the North Presbyterian Church, 168 Payne Ave., North Tonawanda, Saturday at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice Foundation or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/21/2005 - 9/22/2005. 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 - 9/21/2005. Smith, Juanita Age 70, died September 15, 2005. Beloved mother of Cheryl Glenn, Veronica Seale, Percy Jr. and Eric; loving grandmother of three; great-grandmother of two; sister of Willie Ella Rollison; several nieces and nephews, cousins, and a host of extended family and friends. Funeral services Saturday September 24th at 11 AM at Mt. Aaron Baptist Church of Buffalo. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo. Visitation Friday, September 23rd, from 7-9 PM. New Jersey arrangements handled by Branchburg Funeral Home, 910 U.S. Highway 202 South, Branchburg, NJ, 08876. For more information or to send condolences, please visit www.branchburgfuneralhome.com Published in the Buffalo News on 9/21/2005. Spadinger, Mabel F. (Lyons) In Amherst, NY, 9/16/05, wife of the late John Irving Spadinger; beloved mother of Jay (Carol) Spadinger, Gregory (Evelyn, Toni Dorsey) Spadinger, Susan Mary Spadinger and the late Patricia Ann Spadinger and Frances Louise Kreuz; mother-in-law of George P. Kreuz; survived by seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; sister of James (Anne) Lyons, Georgeanne (the late John) Kelsch and the late Frank, George, Cecilia, William, Virginia, Lawrence and Mary; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends invited to a gathering Friday 3-7 PM at DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY. Memorial Mass Saturday, 9/24/05 at St. Aloysius Gonzaga R.C. Church at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church, 157 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga, NY 14215. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/18/2005 - 9/22/2005. 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 from 9/20/2005 - 9/23/2005. Steele Jr., William D. Of Blasdell, NY, September 19, 2005, husband of Joan M. (nee Rucker) Steele; dearest father of William D., Robert M., Ronald J. and James A. (Eniko) Steele; loving grandfather of Denise Iannarelli, William Jr. (Kathleen), Eniko and Emily Steele; great-grandfather of Mitchell, Jordan, Morgan and Joshua. Family will be present to receive friends Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the, (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel), JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Avenue, where Funeral Services will be held Friday morning at 10:00 AM. Entombment in Forest Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum. Mr. Steele was a fighter pilot in WW II, a former member of the Blasdell Volunteer Fire Company and Ambulance Crew, former Mayor and Trustee of the Village of Blasdell, a member of the Ismalia Shrine and Consistory and the Fraternal Lodge. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/21/2005 - 9/22/2005. 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 from 9/20/2005 - 9/21/2005. Sweet Jr., Nathan E. Of Alden, NY, September 19, 2005, beloved husband of Norma (Diemer) Sweet; dear father of Sharon (Ralph) Krieger, Roger (Arlene) and late Philip (Patrice) Sweet; grandfather of Randy, Lynette (Thomas), Sharlene (Michael) Amanda, Nathan and Evelyn; great-grandfather of Joel, Jessica, Caleb, Parker and Alden; brother of Theda (Charles) Hahm, A. John (late Inez), Howard (Barbara), Michael (Pamela) and Daniel (Sylvia) Sweet. Family will be present at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY Friday 2-4 and 7-8:30 where services will be held at 8:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Alden Historical Society or Alden Fire Dept. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/21/2005. Witek, Anne Of Depew, September 20, 2005, dear sister of Andrew (Jenny) Wityk, Kathryn (Louis) Hansen, Mary Saxton, Joseph and the late Nicholas and Steve; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation with family in the EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew, Thursday 6-8 PM. Panachida Services Thursday at 7:30 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to a Funeral Liturgy in St. Mary's Orthodox Church, 940 Losson Rd., Cheektowaga, Friday at 9:30 AM. (Please assemble at church). Published in the Buffalo News from 9/21/2005 - 9/22/2005.