OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 25 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 Archangel, Judith M. St. Lawrence Church Family mourns the passing of our Sister in Christ. Memorial mass on Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 7:00 PM, (892-2471). Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Banach, Joseph John September 20, 2005, beloved husband of Mary (nee Kerwin); devoted father of Thomas J. (Shirley), Robert P. (Casey) Banach, Barbara A. (late Joseph) Brozyna and Donald J. (Jane) Banach; also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mr. Banach was a member of Schiller Park, Sts Rita & Patrick Senior's Groups, NALC and Precinct 12 Police Reserves. A private memorial service will be held. Arrangements by PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Barczykowski, Charlotte (nee Piatkowski) September 23, 2005, beloved wife of the late Leon; devoted mother of Adrianne Barczykowski, Joan (Ron) Zglinicki and the late Patricia (Richard) Mysliwiec; dear grandmother of Dawn and Ronald (Tracy) Zglinicki; great-grandmother of Emma and Madeline; sister of John 'Whitey (Patricia) Piatkowski, Helen (Richard) Baca and predeceased by sisters and brothers. Family will be present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St., (3 blocks east of Harlem), where services will be held Monday at 9:15 AM and at Precious Blood Church at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to Hospice Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/24/2005 - 9/25/2005. Barney-Strickland, Karen September 18, 2005 of the City of Anchorage, AK; beloved daughter of the late Homer and Martha Barney; loving wife of Thomas Strickland, Jr.; devoted and loving mother of Kemp, Angela, Thomas III and A'Rhon (deceased) Strickland; sister of Homer, Elizabeth, Steven and Earlene Barney. Contributions to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Alaska and/or send condolences to Shiloh Baptist Church, 855 East 20th St., Anchorage, AK 99501. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Becker, Dennis A. Of Holland, NY, September 23, 2005; brother of Linda Ruckdeschel, Jared and Dana (Joyce) Becker; survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins; beloved partner of Serena Rinker. No prior visitation. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, October 1, 2005, at 4 PM from the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Foothills Trail Club. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Bettigole, Dr. Richard E. September 23, 2005. Beloved husband of Marcia; loving father of Dr. Ellen (Dr. William Lloyd) Bettigole of Albany, NY and Dr. Cheryl (Adam Zeff) Bettigole of Philadelphia, PA; brother of Neal (Barbara) Bettigole; grandfather of Hannah, Allison, Zeke, Avi and Mati. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday 11 AM at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst (one mile north of Maple Rd. just past Klein Rd.). Memorials may be made to Buffalo General Hospital ILCU or Temple Sinai. For online tributes, go to: www.mesnekoff.com Published in the Buffalo News from 9/24/2005 - 9/25/2005. Borowiak, Charlotte B. (Augustyn) September 23, 2005. Beloved wife of the late John Borowiak; dear mother of Denise (Michael) DeNisco and the late David Borowiak; sweetest Nana of Eric (Kieran), Andrew and Allison Montroy; great-grandmother of Emma and Naomi; sister of the late Michalina, Helen and Henry. The family will be present to receive friends Sunday from 4-8 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 569 Cleveland Dr., where funeral services will be held Monday at 8:45 AM and from Queen of Martyrs Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 9/24/2005 - 9/25/2005. Bosinski Sr., Russell W. Of North Collins, NY, September 17, 2005, beloved husband of Wilma M. (Hesse) Bosinski; dearest father of Russell W. Jr. (Tracey), William F. (Kathy), Roslyn W. Bosinski and Nancye (David) Conrad; also survived by 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; son of the late William V. and Anna (Schultz) Bosinski; brother of Lorraine (late Roy) Russell, Beatrice (late Edward) Szczesney and Jean (late James) Walters; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Memorial Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Brach, Jennie M. (Gardynik) Of West Seneca, NY; September 22, 2005; beloved wife of the late Henry C. Brach; dearest mother of Paula J. (James) Callahan; also survived by five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; sister of Alfreda Marcinelli, Wanda Horbett and the late Lucy Baco; survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca where prayers will be said Monday morning at 9:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. John Vianney Church at 10. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/24/2005 - 9/25/2005. Breene, Estelle (Pfister) September 18, 2005. Wife of the late Arthur Breene; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service Monday 9:30 AM at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Tonawanda. Arrangements by the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Brown, Freddie September 19, 2005. Friends may call Monday 11 o'clock visitation, 12 o'clock Funeral Service from Restoration Deliverance Tabernacle, 1511 Jefferson Ave. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 East Utica St. Interment St. Matthews. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Brown, John L. September 19, 2005, beloved husband of Mattie L. (nee Moore). The family will receive friends Monday 6 PM at THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC., 995 Genesee St., where funeral services will follow at 6:30 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Cieslikowski Jr., Edward J. "E.J." September 22, 2005, son of Edward and Shirley; father of Riley; beloved boyfriend of Courtney Masterman; brother of Jennifer Morano; grandson of Jean (the late Edward) Cieslikowski and Joseph and Delight Morano; uncle of Dominic and Christopher Morano; also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Family will be present Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DONALD J. SIWEK FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, where Services will be held Monday at 8:45 followed by a Mass at Annunciation Church at 9:30. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/24/2005 - 9/25/2005. Colombo, Anna (Iannaccio) September 23, 2005, beloved wife of Joseph A. Colombo; dear mother of Tina (late Paul) Over; dearest grandmother of Debra Ann (David) King and Lynn Marie Over; sister of Connie DiBuono and the late Antoinette Marcinelli, Nellie Gizzi, Minnie Mucciaccio, Michael, Nicholas, Emil and Damian Iannaccio. Friends received at the MICHAEL A. DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St., Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where prayers will be said Monday morning at 9 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 9:30. In Anna's memory, donations may be made to Sisters Hospital. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/24/2005 - 9/25/2005. Dieterich, Richard C. September 22, 2005, dear father of Wayne (Jeanne), Glenn (Donna) and Dawn Rodler; also survived by loving grandchildren. Services held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. DiPasquale, Ernest C. Age 87, of Roanoke, VA, formerly of Buffalo, NY and Durham, NC, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, September 20, 2005. Arrangements by OAKEY'S SOUTH CHAPEL, Roanoke, VA (540) 989-3131. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Dorobiala, Dorothy M. (Kwasniewski) September 22, 2005, age 71, beloved wife of 47 years of the late Robert; devoted mother of Robert (Nancy) of Phoenix, AZ and Cheryl (Michael) Katilus; cherished grandmother of Michael, Alan and Rachel Katilus, Matthew and Eric Carfagnini of Phoenix, AZ; loving sister of Virginia Pachetti and Adelle Massaro; predeceased by sisters Irene, Mildred and brother John; also survived by in-laws Daniel, Mary Ann and Marcy, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St., near Union Rd. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at 12 Noon in Fourteen Holy Helpers Church, Indian Church Rd at Union. Please assemble at church. Dorothy was a member of the Ladies Sadality and a Eucharistic Minister since 1979 of Fourteen Holy Helpers Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Dziewa, Alan Of Farmington, MO, entered into rest September 22, 2005; beloved husband of Kathy Dziewa (nee Manley); devoted father of Mary, Brian, Ann and Robert; loving son of Chester and Eleanor (Perrino) Dziewa, of Omaha, NE, formerly of Buffalo, NY; dear brother of Gary Dziewa and Rosemary McCarty; loving son-in-law of Jack and Joan Manley, all of Omaha, NE. Visitation at COZEAN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Farmington, MO, on Sunday 3-8 and Monday 7:30-9:30. Funeral Mass at St. Joseph Church, Farmington, Monday at 10 AM. Interment at New Cavalry Cemetery. Visit cozeanfuneral home.com for obituary and online condolences. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Ennis, Geraldine L. (Brady) September 22, 2005, beloved mother of Linda Gernold, Richard (Patricia) Ennis, Janiene M. Ennis (James) Garcia; grandmother of three; sister of six pre-deceased siblings; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday at 6:30 PM in the Kenmore United Methodist Church, 32 Landers Rd., at Delaware Rd., Kenmore. JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/24/2005 - 9/25/2005. Fiordaliso, Ena (Carnevale) September 23, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Thomas P. Fiordaliso, Jr.; devoted mother of Thomas A. (Cindy), Michael J. Fiordaliso and Mary Ann (Sanjay) Deb; loving grandmother of Ravi and Anita Deb; sister of Santino (Mary Ann), Gerald (Janet) and Joseph Carnevale; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8440 Main St. (near Harris Hill Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Monday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial from Our Lady of Peace Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Family requests donations be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 9/24/2005 - 9/25/2005. Gaffney-Richard, C. September 19, 2005; beloved husband of Irvine Johnston Gaffney; dear father of Patricia (Kenneth) Teske of Medford OR, Gary (Bernadette) of Amherst NY, Jeffrey (Marlene) of Cheektowaga NY, and the late Michael Gaffney; brother of James of Malvern, PA and Donald of Rochester, NY; loving grandfather of nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass, 10:30 AM Wednesday, September 28 at St. Joseph Church, Gowanda. If desired memorials may be to the Collins Fire Co. or the Gowanda Ambulance. Arrangements by the SCHLAGER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Giannicchi, Judith A. September 22, 20005; cherished daughter of Rose (Cervoni) and the late Vincenzo 'Jim' Giannicchi; dear sister of Gerald (Antoinette) and Richard (Lori) Giannicchi; survived by many nieces, nephews and aunts. Friends received on Sunday from 4-8 PM at the (Southtown's Chapel) JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, 3155 Orchard Park Rd. and are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Anthony's Church (306 Ingham Ave.) Monday at 10 AM. Please assemble at Church. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Martin of Tours School scholarship fund in Judy's name would be appreciated. Judy was a teacher at St. Martin of Tours School for many years. Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum Published in the Buffalo News from 9/24/2005 - 9/25/2005. Glazier, Robert L. Of Springville, NY, September 24, 2005, husband of the late Juellen (Neff) and Anne (nee Williams) Glazier; father of Carol (Jerry) Wahlenmayer, Russell Williams and Robert Williams; uncle of Dr. William Glazier; also survived by two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brother of the late George Glazier. Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville, NY, where Funeral Service will be held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Springville Meals on Wheels. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Goodloe, Yvette C. (Williams) September 22, 2005, age 64, beloved wife of Dr. Samuel Goodloe Jr.; dear mother of Dr. Samuel (Marie) Goodloe III; grandmother of Amelia and Jonathan; daughter of Delia Juanita Kyles and the late James B. Williams; sister of James B. Williams Jr., Linda Jo (Toney) Hawley and Shawn (Lucy) Kyles; also survived by a host of relatives and friends. The family will be present to receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., (corner of Hopkins). Funeral services will be held Monday from Clarence United Methodist Church, 10205 Greiner Rd. at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made in Mrs. Goodloe's memory to the Alleyway Theatre, 1 Curtain Up Alley, Buffalo, NY 14202. On line register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 9/23/2005 - 9/25/2005. Grzedzielski, Jean (nee Sash-Szezeh) September 24, 2005, beloved wife of Vincent Grzedzielski; predeceased by three brothers and five sisters; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (Corner South Ogden) from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Funeral Services will be private. Memorials in Mrs. Grzedzielski may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc., Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Hamp Jr., William J. September 21, 2005, of Elma, NY; husband of the late Marion Sheret Hamp; father of James R. and Robert L. (Deborah Dirmyer) Hamp; grandfather of Timothy; brother of the late Wesley Hamp; brother-in-law of Dorothy Shorts, Arlene Killock, Edith Beyer and Raymond Sheret. Also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora, NY, Saturday at 1 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials can be made to American Heart Assoc., 25 Hazelwood Drive, W. Amherst, NY 14228 Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Janczak, Irene (Blendowski) September 18, 2005 in Boca Raton, FL. Wife of the late Casimer; mother of Ashley (James) Daily; grandmother of Christopher and Jamison Chandler; great-grandmother of Olivia Chandler; also survived by nephews. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Jaszczak, Phyllis J. September 24, 2005; devoted mother of Lisa and Leslie Jaszczak. Per Phyllis's wishes, her remains were donated to University of Rochester Medical School. Memorials in her name may be made to the Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., 14227. Arrangements by PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Keller, Betty R. (Lang) September 23, 2005. Beloved wife of Thomas F. Keller; devoted mother of Mary Margaret (Leon) Pawlewski; loving grandmother of Beth Anne (Gregory) Van Horn; great-grandmother of Aidan Thomas and Emma Rose Van Horn; sister of Margaret Lang and the late Lillian Steubchen and Albert Lang; also survived by three nieces. The family will be present on Monday from 4-8 PM at (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8440 Main St. (near Harris Hill Rd.), where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial from Our Lady of Peace Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Kennedy, Mona L. July 20, 2005, of North Tonawanda. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St. Christopher's R.C. Church, Niagara Falls Blvd. on Friday, September 30 at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Kociencki, Sophia A. (Fuglewicz) September 22, 2005 of Sloan, NY; beloved wife of the late Thaddeus J.; dearest mother of Thaddeus J. (Elizabeth) and the late Joyce Lorenz; grandmother of Kimberly (Anthony) Billoni, Cassandra Lorenz, John (Beth) Harrison, Kimberly Harrison and Alma Harrison; great-grandmother of Bianca and Jianna; sister of Rose Marchinda. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo City Line. Monday morning at 9 and at St. John Kanty's Church at 9:30 AM. Interment in St. Augustine's Cemetery. Family present Sunday only 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/24/2005 - 9/25/2005. Levy, Paul G. Suddenly, September 15, 2005, age 58, resident of the Ft. Lauderdale area since 1999; formerly of Buffalo; survived by his son Jason, daughter Amy Levy-Jauch; grandchildren Andrew and Michael Levy and many friends. Memorial service to be held in Florida at a later date. Memorials to Hospice Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Lipsitz, Lillian September 24, 2005, wife of the late Edward Lipsitz; mother of Baruch 'Brian' (Sharon) Lipsitz of Israel; grandmother of six grandchildren; sister of Gladys Miller and Robert (Beatrice) Saffer. Burial will take place in Israel. No prior visitations or services in Buffalo. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Temple Shaarey Zedek, Chabad House of Buffalo or Jewish Discovery Center. Arrangements AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Machowski, Margaret A. (Smolinski) September 23, 2005, daughter of the late Martin and Anna; sister of Joseph B. (Florence) Smolinski. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial from Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel (Union & Genesee Sts.) Tuesday at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Our Lady Help of Christians Church. Arrangements by DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Marranca, Vincent J. "Jimmy" Of Buffalo, NY, September 23, 2005, beloved husband of Rose (nee Alagna) Marranca; father of the late Andrew J. Marranca; brother of Jennie (Gord) VanFleet, Connie McLaughlin and the late Angelo Marranca; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received Sunday and Monday from 4-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave., near Sheridan Dr., where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday morning at 8:30 and in St. Anthony of Padua Church at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Jimmy was an active parishioner at St. Anthony's Church, president of the Holy Name Society and a member of Laborers Local #210. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Matt, William J. September 19, 2005 of Amherst, NY, husband of the late Ethel; beloved father of Elaine (late James) Wrye and Janet (Robert) Freeborn; grandfather of Dr Scott (Christine) Wrye; great-grandfather of Dane and Dylan Wrye. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at Bethesda World Harvest International Church, 1365 Main St, Buffalo at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Arrangements by SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 839-5990 Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. McEwen, Dolores L. (Letersky) Of West Seneca, NY, entered into rest September 22, 2005, beloved wife of 49 years to Frederick; devoted mother of Deborah and Dennis (Elizabeth) McEwen; cherished grandmother of Meaghan and Bryan; loving daughter of the late Herman and Hattie Letersky. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave on Monday from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at a later date. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Merriman, Margaret (Foote) 100 years old, of the City of Tonawanda. September 22, 2005. Wife of the late W. Kenneth Merriman; godmother of Andrew (Martha) Yates; cousin of Brian (Janice) Durr; close friend and companion of Susan (Frank) Kamberaj and special friend of Dorothy & Walter Neuhaus, Mark & Sue Warren and Randall & Roberta Barnard. She was cherished by her many Kindergarten students at Highland School. There will be no prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 4000 Elmwood Ave. in the Town of Tonawanda, Monday at 11 AM (Please assemble in the cemetery office parking lot). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the SPCA of the Tonawandas, 205 Ensminger Rd., Tonawanda, NY 14150-6788. Arrangements by JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., Tonawanda, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Missert, William E. Of Pawleys Island, SC; September 10, 2005; husband of Teresa M.(Wisto); father of Jon (Ginger) Missert and the late Kathleen; brother of Mary Ann Mahaney, Raymond and the late Jeanette; also survived by three grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A Korean War veteran, he will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/18/2005 - 9/25/2005. Morrow, Gordon F. "Pete" September 22, 2005, husband of the late Theresa C. (Starkweather) Morrow; brother of the late William, Loraine, Leo, Mary, Walter, Albert, Catherine, John, Gertrude & Herbert. No prior visitation. Interment Mt. Albion Cemetery. Arrangements ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Moses, Anna M. (Eaton) Of Hamburg, NY, formerly of Eldred, PA. September 23, 2005. Beloved wife of the late James C. Moses; dearest mother of Deacon Robert, Drexel (Ginny), Thomas (Mary Lou), Margaret (Leigh) and Harland (Terry) Moses; daughter of the late Fred and Anna (nee Layden) Eaton; sister of Mary Canada and the late Martha, Raymond, Leo, Murl and Fred Eaton and Lillian Sutter; also survived by 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson; loved by several brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where prayers will be said Monday morning at 9:30 and Mass of Christian Burial at SS. Peter and Paul Church at 10:00. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/24/2005 - 9/25/2005. Orffeo, Mary Jane (Locurto) September 22, 2005, age 75, beloved wife of Phillip J. Orffeo; dear mother of Gregory (Cornelia) and Charlene Orffeo; dear grandmother of Cassandra and Melanie Orffeo. The family will be present Saturday from 7-9 PM and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be held Monday at 8:30 AM and from St. Benedict Church at 9:30 AM. If desired, memorials may made to the Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Lewiston. Online register book at Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 9/23/2005 - 9/25/2005. Rogers, Mary P. (Please see Schawel notice) Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Rusert, Robert M. "Bud" September 23, 2005; beloved husband of Joan G. (nee Sommer) Rusert; devoted father of Susan (Mark) Pilarski, Donald W. Rusert, Sr., Kenneth R. (Sharon) Rusert and the late John J. Rusert; loving grandfather of Donald W. Rusert, Jr., Derek Rusert, Elizabeth Pilarski, Alexandra Pilarski and Nicholas Rusert; brother of Florence Hack, Thomas Rusert and Norma Prosser; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service to be held on Saturday, October 1, 2005 at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Drive (Corner of Hopkins Rd.) at 11 AM. Mr. Rusert was a Marine Corps Veteran of WWII and retired from Conrail in 1985. He was a member of UTU Local #0001 for 50 years. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith United Church of Christ, 1300 Maple Rd., Williamsville, NY 14221. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Scelsi, Samuel J. September 23, 2005, beloved husband of Lillian F. (Bernatz) Scelsi; dear father of John C. (Dixie) Scelsi of Florida; brother of the late Michael, Lee, Anna Cipresso, Nicholina and Joseph Scelsi; grandfather of Corey and Christina. Funeral Services were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Schawel, Mary P. September 22, 2005, formerly of North Tonawanda, wife of the late Robert Rogers and Clifford Schawel; beloved mother of Dale (Vicki) Rogers, Donna Rogers and the late Terry (Lucretia Wilking) Rogers; stepmother of Clifford (Betty) Schawel, late Arthur Schawel, Thelma (Lester) Eckhardt, late Virginia Burger and Betty (Vincent) Anstey; grandmother of Carol (Steven) Bateman and Michael (Jeanmarie) Rogers; great-grandmother of John and Scott Bateman; predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Charles, Robert, John, Frances, Margaret and Helen; also survived by many step-grand and great-grandchildren. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WATTENGEL FUNERAL HOME, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Francis Home of Williamsville, 147 Reist St., 14221. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Scherer, Jerome "Jerry" September 22, 2005, beloved husband of MaryAnn (Forton); dear father of Jerome 'Jay Jr. (Jessie), William T. (Susan) of Huntington Beach, CA, James L. (Betsy) of St. Louis, MO, Richard M. (Margaret), John M. (Joni) and Annie Scherer Allen (George) of Orlando, FL; also survived by 28 grandchildren; brother of Aileen (Robert) Duerr, Rosemarie (William) Burke; son of the late H. Jerome and Anna Scherer; Friends may call Sunday only 4-8 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst (1 mi. north of Maple just past Klein). Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Monday from St. Michael's RC Church, 651 Washington St., at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Our Lady of Victory Homes of Charity, 780 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna, NY 14218 or Hospice Buffalo Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga 14227. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/23/2005 - 9/25/2005. Skibinski, Mary (Mavrek) September 24, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, beloved wife of the late Joseph Ramback and the late William Skibinski; dearest mother of William (Frances) Skibinski, Mary Ann (Gerald) Gorman, Steven Skibinski and Christine (Irv) Meltzner; stepmother of Fred (Connie) Ramback, Joseph Ramback, David Ramback and Carol Sperry; sister of the late Rudolph (Olga) Mavrek and the late Anna (Frank) Krtanjek; grandmother of Paul (Renee), Robert, Kevin (Suzanne) Skibinski, Michael (Wendy), Brian (Stacey) Gorman and Andrea Sperry; also survived by four great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Tuesday morning at 9 AM and from Our Lady of Bistrica Church at 9:30 AM. Deceased was a member of West Seneca Senior Citizens, Sacred Heart Senior Citizens and Altar Society of Our Lady of Bistrica. Flowers gratefully declined. Visitation Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Smith, James F. September 21, 2005; beloved son of the late Raymond (Janet Campbell-Hadden) Smith; dear friend of Jack Ahern. Visitation will be held on Monday at 10 AM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC, where services will be held on Monday at 10:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Smith, Joseph H. September 24, 2005, husband of the late Alice C. (Camuzas) Smith; father of William J. Smith, Robert A. (Ruth) Smith, Barbara-Jo Smith, Melissa (Scott) Allen; grandfather of Rob and Alyssa Smith and Lance Allen. The family will receive friends Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park where friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Autism Society. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Starr, Frederick G. September 23, 2005 of Buffalo, NY; beloved husband of Annette (Mancuso) Starr; dear father of Patricia (Matthew) Balmer, Kahtleen (Thomas) Garofalo, Frederick (Melissa), Russell & the late Michael (Gwendolyn) Starr; brother of Carol Starr and Donald Pelow and the late Patricia and Gregory; also survived by 11 grandchildren. Friends may call Sunday & Monday 2-4 & 7-9pm at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margarets Church at 9:30am. Memorial Contributions may be made to Buffalo Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Mr. Starr was a retired truck driver of 45 years, an avid boater, and a member of the Board of Niagara River Yacht Club. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Stiefler, Raymond J. Of Blasdell, NY, entered into rest September 23, 2005, beloved husband of the late Evelyn (nee Wagner) Stiefler; devoted father of Dan D. (Paula) Stiefler, Gail S. (Jason) Kelly, Jill C. (Ronald) Holla, Terry R. (Marilyn Cole) Stiefler and Diane L. Stiefler; cherished grandfather of nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; loving son of the late Raymond C. and Lillian H. (nee Kahler) Stiefler; dear brother of David C. (Ruth), William (Ruth) and the late Raymond (late Evelyn), Pearl M. (late Frank) Wolfley and late Paul R. (Dorothy) Stiefler; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave, on Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday morning from Blasdell Gospel Chapel, 88 Arthur Ave., Blasdell at 10 o'clock. (Please assemble at Church) Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Stoehr, Phyllis E. (Newman) September 22, 2005, of Holland, NY, beloved wife of the late Floyd G. Stoehr, Sr.; loving mother of Judy (Ed) Hawley, Gene (Ann), Linda Gates, Marjorie Hodges, Barbara (Art) Hawley, John (Faith) and Floyd, Jr. 'Bud' (Deborah); sister of Elmore, Norma (late Bill) Schunk and the late Arthur V. (late Phyllis); also survived by 35 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM. Interment in Sardinia Rural Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/24/2005 - 9/25/2005. Stresak, Thelma R. Age 90, of Kenmore, entered into rest on September 24, 2005; wife of the late William Barrett and the late Eugene J. Stresak; dear sister of Blanche H. (F. Bert) Bossler; beloved aunt of Barbara Long, Beverly (James Tsui) Bossler, Bethanne (Peter) Kogut and loving step-mother of Robert (Sandra) Stresak of California; great aunt of five nieces and one nephew; great-great-aunt of one niece and one nephews; also surviving are 6 grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday 11:00 AM at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, Brighton and Fries Rd., Town of Tonawanda. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Alzhiemer Association of WNY would be appreciated. Arrangement by the HILLIARD-CREASEY FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Tricoli, Theresa R. (DeCarolis) September 23, 2005, beloved wife of Bartolo Tricoli; dear mother of Palma (Rodney) Sensor; grandmother of Brittani, Jesse-Ray and Kayleen; sister of Mary DeCarolis, Antoinette Depczynski, Anna Marchi, Robert (Norma) DeCarolis and the late Frank (Gertrude) DeCarolis, Peter (Anna) DeCarolis and Josephine Delcarlo; also survived by nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Lawrence Church, 1520 East Delavan Ave, Monday 10 AM. No prior visitation. Arrangements by the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Truilizio, Martha (Arrigo) Beloved wife of the late Frank Truilizio; dear mother of Anthony S. (Beverly) Truilizio, Sr.; dearest grandmother of Martha 'Mya' (Anthony) Territo, Susan (James) Zalewski, Frank Truilizio and Anthony (Lisa) Truilizio, Jr.; great-grandmother of Mary, Sam, Dana, Amanda, Anthony F., Lauren, Lyndsey and Anthony S., III; dear sister of the late Ida (James) Luppino and Jenny Arrigo; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Friday from 7-9 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Annunciation Church at 11 AM. Contributions may be made to Salvation Army or the American Blind Association. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 9/23/2005 - 9/25/2005. Turrito, Theresa (Mollnar) Entered into rest September 14, 2005, of Avon Park, FL, formerly of Angola, NY, beloved wife of Leonard Turrito; stepmother of Marion (Richard) Kozub. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, September 28 at 9:30 AM in Most Precious Blood Church, Angola, NY. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Watson, Willie "Pete" Entered into rest September 21, 2005, loving companion of Daisey Robinson; beloved father of Toni Y. Massey, Walter T. (Florence), Darren M. (Kimberley) of Kathleen, GA and Nicole S. (Calvin) Fagen of Water Robins, GA; son of the late Walter Sr. and Rebecca Watson; cherished brother of Walter K. Jr. (late Willie Mae), Alice M. (late Charles Jr.) Atwood, Ruth L. (Hakeem) Cosby and the late Isaac D. (Mae), Elijah C. and Clyde E. Watson; also survived by ten grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday 10 AM at St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church, 610 Eagle St., where Funeral Services will follow at 11 AM. Rev. James A. Lewis, III, officiating. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Mr. Watson was a past Master of Paramount Lodge No. 73 F.&A.M.P.H. At the request of Mr. Watson, there will be no prior visitation. Arrangements THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Wolfe Jr., Burton W. Of Lackawanna, NY, September 22, 2005, husband of Barbara (Nigro) Wolfe; father of Dawn, James and Joshua Wolfe; son of Burton W. Sr. and Wanda Wolfe; brother of Lisa (Michael) Zywar and Tina (Russell) Metz; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Memorial Services will be held 10 AM Monday at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Assn. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005. Ziel, Frances M. (Topor) September 23, 2005, Age 89, of South Buffalo, NY; dearest mother of Dr. Patricia Ziel of Durham, NC; loving grandmother of Christine (Matthew) Hall; sister of Ted Topor, Stanley Topor and the late Toby Parker, Walter, Joe and Steve Topor; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Services commencing at DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of William St.) Monday at 8:30 AM and at Fourteen Holy Helpers R.C. Church at 9 AM. Interment in St. Augustine Cemetery. Family present Sunday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Frances was a long time member of the Holiday Homemakers of the South Buffalo YWCA. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/25/2005.