OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 22 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. 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. DeMaria, Frank R. September 21, 2005, husband of Mary (Manzella) DeMaria; father of Lee (Camille) DeMaria and Franny (Berny) Calkins; grandfather of Jeffrey DeMaria; brother of Grace (late Carlo) Thomasulo, Louis (Suzanne) DeMarie, Patricia (late Raymond) Paulsen; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.) where funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:30 AM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Holy Angels Church at 9:30 AM. Interment Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Angels Church Restoration Fund, 348 Porter Ave., Buffalo, 14201. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/22/2005 - 9/23/2005. Duncan, Jon R. Of East Amherst, NY, September 20, 2005, beloved husband of Monica (nee Saia) Duncan; dearest father of Jonathan, Frederick and Troy Duncan; son of the late James and Shirley Inglese; brother of David Duncan, Daniel Inglese, the late James and Cathy Inglese; son in law of Roslyn and the late Fred Saia; brother in law of Thomas (Lisa) Saia, Lisa (Gary) Greco, Sandra (Gary) Leo, Deanna (Phil) Giordano and Denise (Richard) Goller; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received Friday from 5-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) and are invited to attend a Memorial Mass in the Nativity of the BVM Church, Main St., at Harris Hill Rd., Williamsville, Saturday morning at 10 AM. Please assemble at church. Jon was a US Army Veteran. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/22/2005 - 9/23/2005. Dziedzic, Helen M. (Wujkowski) Of West Seneca, NY, September 16, 2005, beloved wife of the late John J. Dziedzic; dearest mother of Dianne Converso and Kathleen Dziedzic; sister of the late Jane Scott; dear cousin of Rita and the late Frances Kozoduj; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends and relatives are invited to a Celebration of Life Mass on Saturday, September 24 from St. Gabriel's Church, 5271 Clinton St., Elma, NY at 9 AM. No prior visitation. Sentiment may be expressed through a contribution to Meals-On-Wheels of WNY in memory of Helen M. Dziedzic. Arrangements by PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, INC. (668-5666). Published in the Buffalo News from 9/22/2005 - 9/23/2005. 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. Fox, Stephen C. Of Montclair, NJ, and Bay Beach, ON. on Monday, August 29, 2005, cherished son of the late Austin McC. Fox and Jean C. Fox of Buffalo and Bay Beach; beloved brother of Susan F. (Edgar) Priebe of Buffalo, Sarah McC. (William Eichbaum) Fox of Bethesda, MD, Cynthia F. (Russell) Youngman of Albany, NY; adored uncle of Kendall Priebe, Lydia Youngman; nephew of Alison C. Johansson and the late Carol C. Faust and Robert W. Fox. Memorial service will be held Saturday September 24th, 4 PM at Holloway Memorial Chapel, Point Abino, ON. Memorials to the Fort Erie Museum, P.O. Box 338, Ridgeway, ON., L0S-1N0. Arrangements by GEORGE J. ROBERTS & SONS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/22/2005 - 9/23/2005. Gnojek, Joseph S. "Papa Joe" Of Elma, NY, September 20, 2005; beloved husband of the late Joan L. Scatorchie Gnojek; dearest father of Joseph E.S. (Dawn), James J., Jacqueline J., J. Jay (Jennie) Gnojek, Robert A. (Deelyn), Paul L., Thomas J. (Dawn) and Karen M. Kittell; fond grandfather of 19 grandchildren; dearest son of Mary (late Stanley) Gnojek; dear bother of Helen (Joseph) Sluberski and Annette (James) McCarthy. Friends may call Thursday and Friday 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 a funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9:15 AM and from St. Vincent DePaul Church at 10 o'clock. Friends are invited. Sentiment may be expressed through a contribution to Spring Brook Fire Company in memory of Joseph S. Gnojek. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/22/2005 - 9/23/2005. 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. Gwinner, Patricia A. "Pattie" (nee Galbo) September 21, 2005, beloved wife and companion of Mark R. Gwinner; cherished mother of Jason J. Czerniak (dear friend of Christina Ciccarelli); step-mother of Amy S. Gwinner; beloved daughter of Joseph Galbo and Stella (nee Mazza) Galbo; beloved sister of Denise Cordovano, Jackie (Ed) Sneck and Maria (Steve) Greene; loving aunt of Adam, Matthew, Sara, Emily; aunt and godmother of Rachel. The family will be present 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 from Fourteen Holy Helpers Church Saturday at 9 AM. Flowers gratefully declined, memorials may be made to The Roswell Park Alliance. Patti held a special place in the hearts of many people. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 9/22/2005 - 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. Hastreiter, Russell J. Of Hamburg, NY. September 21, 2005. Husband of the late Carol (nee Narus); father of Michele (Richard) Salisbury, Michael (Tracy) and Scott (Amy) Hastreiter; brother of the late Ronald (June) Hastreiter; also survived by seven grandchildren. Funeral from the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Friday morning at 9:30 and from St. Bernadette's Church at 10:00. Friends invited. Visiting hours Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/22/2005. Heim, Marie R. (Winter) (nee Mammoser) September 21, 2005. Formerly of Langford, NY. Wife of the late Leo J. Winter and Clem Heim; daughter of the late Clemens and Rose (Wittmeyer) Mammoser; loved sister of Dorothy (Gilbert) Bauer, Lillian (late Raymond) Wierzba and Betty Lou (Clyde) Dole and the late Harold, Roy, Ralph, Leo and Norbert Mammoser; loving aunt to many nieces and nephews; beloved step-mother of Joan Thompson, Carol Dressel, Nancy Lux and Walter Heim; step-grandmother of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday morning at 11 AM from St. Martin's Church, Langford. Please assemble at church. No prior visitation. Mrs. Heim was a member of the St. Martin's Rosary and Altar Society. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo or the Scleroderma Research Foundation, 220 Montgomery St. Suite 1411, San Francisco, CA 94104. Arrangements by WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, North Collins. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/22/2005. 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. Johnstone, Dorothy E. September 20, 2005; beloved daughter of the late John T. and Jessie R. Johnstone; loving cousin of Catherine Bond of Gaston Scotland; dearest friend of Pamela Guenther. Friends may call on Saturday from 9-10am at the Sauer-Lynett AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1933 Kensington Ave. (near Harlem Rd.) where a Funeral Service will follow at 10am. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Miss Johnstone was a retired Executive Secretary of the Trico Corporation. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 9/22/2005 - 9/23/2005. London, Kenneth R. September 21, 2005 of Hamburg, NY. Beloved husband of Betty Jean (nee Burch); cherished father of Sharon (David) Nagel, Jacqlyn (Michael) Pelonero, Kitten (Gary) Morris and Kimberley (Richard) Higgins; loving brother of Shirley (Anthony) Bayle; also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd. & Rt. 5), Hamburg, 627-2919, Saturday at 1 PM. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/22/2005. 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. Mellott, Victor Gray Of North Tonawanda, September 20, 2005. Husband of Diane A. (Donahue) Mellott; father of Timothy (Gina) of Mansfield, TX, Douglas (Dori) Mellott of Tonwanda, Renee (John) Kinney of Niagara Falls and the late Kimberly Jane; son of the late A. Gray Mellott and Helen M. Mellott (Shaw); grandfather of eight; brother of S. James and the late N. Keith Mellott; loved by several brother and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WATTENGEL FUNERAL HOME, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, where funeral services will be held Friday at 10:30 AM. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to LaSalle Church of Christ, 1121 N. Military Rd., Niagara Falls, NY 14304. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. 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. Palmer, Jeffrey C. Of Thayer, IN., formerly of Woodlawn N.Y., September 12, 2005. Beloved husband of Tracy (nee Schuttinga) Palmer; loving father of Nicki Palmer; dearest son of Clyde Palmer and the late Mary (nee Westphal) Palmer; brother of Scott (Lori) Palmer and Lynn Cronin; also survived by a large, loving family and many dear friends. Family will be present for a Memorial Wake Service on Saturday from 6-8 PM at (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 3450 South Park Ave., where a prayer service will be held at 8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/22/2005. Reid, Dolores A. Slawiak Of Buffalo, NY, September 21, 2005, beloved wife of the late Hugh P. Reid; loving mother of Kenneth, Dennis (Susan) Reid and Karen (Aldo) Celotto; dear sister of Raymond (Joan) Slawiak; cherished grandmother of Kelly (Neal), Keri, Nicholas and Katie; special family friend of Carol Kolodziej. The family will be present to receive friends Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave., where funeral will be held Saturday at 8:15, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Church of the Holy Family at 9 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment Lakeside Memorial Park. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.oconnellfh.net. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/22/2005 - 9/23/2005. Rojek, Sue J. (Mis) Of Orchard Park, NY, September 21, 2005, beloved wife of Stanley W.; dearest mother of Delphine (Thomas) Wiktor, Daniel (Carole) and Thomas (Janet); grandmother of seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation at the JOS. LITWIN FUNERAL HOME, 1629 Electric Ave., Lackawanna, Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 10:30 AM at St. Bernadette's Church. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/22/2005 - 9/23/2005. 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. 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. Strough, Edward Dewey Of North Tonawanda, September 20, 2005. Husband of the late Anne Dan; father of Patricia Ann (Donald) Fiden, John W. (Sandra) Strough; brother of William Strough and Altena Kaiser; grandfather of Gregory (Shelly), Andrea and David Fiden, Jeffrey and Douglas Strough; great-grandfather of Seth and Alaina Fiden; and survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WATTENGEL FUNERAL HOME, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, NY, where Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 10 AM. Interment White Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. George Orthodox Catholic Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/22/2005. Struzik, Leonard A. September 19, 2005 of West Falls, N.Y. Beloved husband of Ann B. (nee Hilinska); dearest father of Trish Drum (late William Euchner), Kenneth L., Ronald L. (Debbie), Paul L. and Cynthia (Peter) Haynes; grandfather of three and great-grandfather of two; son of the late John and Mary (nee Bartoszek) Struzik; brother of the late Henry. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna N.Y., Saturday morning at 9 and from Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30. Mr. Struzik was a member of K of C Bishop Burke Council No. 5284 Fourth Degree and former Color Corpman, also Chopin Singing Society. In lieu of flowers, donations to Arthritis Foundation, 2440 Sheridan Dr., Tonawanda N.Y., 14150, in Leonard's name. Visitation Thursday 7-9 and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/22/2005 - 9/23/2005. Ware, Virginia E. (Welsh) September 22, 2005 of Tonawanda, NY; beloved wife of Roger Ware; mother of Deanna Lee Day (Tom); survived by four grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-8 PM at the HARRY A WEDEKINDT,INC FUNERAL HOME, 280 Grover Cleveland Hwy at N. Bailey where service will be held Friday at 8PM. Friends invited. Mrs. Ware was a member of the Antique Automobile Club of America Lake Erie Region Published in the Buffalo News from 9/22/2005 - 9/23/2005. Weishaupt, Ruth (Mount) September 21, 2005, of Kenmore, NY, beloved wife of the late William E. Weishaupt; dear mother of Debbie (late Gerald) Emerson, William (Charlene), Hattie (Marco) Fiato, Emma (Robert) Edwards; grandmother of Allan, Jodie, Melissa, Melanie, Bobby and Zachary; great-grandmother of Steven, Bryan, Scott and Tiffany. Friends may call 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 at 10 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/22/2005 - 9/23/2005. Wienk, Leslie Carl Age 88, of Cattaraugus, NY, Died September 18, 2005 at The Waters of Dunkirk. He was born October 23, 1916 in Otto, New York, the son of the late Joseph C. and Emma M. (Schraeder) Wienk. He is survived by his wife Gladys Victoria Heron Wienk of Cattaraugus, NY, Rev. Dennis Wienk (son) of Rochester, NY, Jerith L. (Jerry) Wienk (son) of Cattaraugus, NY, Roberta (Robbie) J. Mancuso (daughter) of Fredonia, NY, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Besides his parents was preceded in death by his son Thomas A. Wienk, and his brother Robert Wienk. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 24, 2005 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Episcopal Parish, Gowanda, NY. Rev. Charles Wheeler will be officiating. The public is welcome. Family suggests memorials to Benedict House, 2211 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14214, or Chautauqua Co. Hospice. HILLS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 532-1318 Published in the Buffalo News on 9/22/2005. Winter, Marie R. (See Heim notice). Published in the Buffalo News on 9/22/2005. 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. Wrigglesworth, Jacqueline M. Of West Seneca, September 20, 2005. Wife of Gary M. Wrigglesworth; mother of David and Justin Witczak; stepmother of Michael Wrigglesworth; sister of Jane Pasek, Barbara (Al) Peck and Frances Perry; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 7-9, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at LOOMIS OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., Memorial Chapel 1820 Seneca St., where funeral will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/22/2005 - 9/23/2005.