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Abrams, Harold S.        
Of Derby, NY, September 24, 2005, husband of the late Margaret (Simpson)
Abrams; dearest father of Constance (Robert) Milliner, Fanchon (John) Winston
and Harold Abrams Jr.; brother of the late Mable Robinson, Theodore Abrams and
Esther Steed; survived by six grandchildren and numerous great and
great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call Friday from 12 PM to 1 PM at the
First Church of Evans, Route 5 and Sturgeon Point Rd., Derby, where services
will follow at 1 PM. Mr. Abrams was a lifetime Deacon Emeritus to the First
Church of Evans. Memorials may be made to the First Church of Evans. ADDISON
FUNERAL HOME, INC.

Published in the Buffalo News from 9/28/2005 - 9/29/2005.

Bager, Robert A.         
September 21, 2005; loving son of Dr. William and Patricia (nee Tocco) Bager;
loving brother of Christina (Rhett) Warrener; loving fiance of Tracy Bliznik;
loving grandson of Joseph and Jean Bager, Nicia and the late John Tocco and
the late Elizabeth (nee Sheridan) Bager; loving nephew of Anna Mauri, Diana
(Bob) Drzewiecki, Tony (Kathy) Tocco, Rita (Mike) Browne, John (Joanne), Joan
(Leonard) Maciag, Betty (Don) Haug, Mary Jean Kraengel, Henry (Maria)
Steurnagel and Ann Marie Steurnagel; also survived by cousins. Funeral service
Friday at 9:45 AM from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6685 Transit
Rd., Swormville and a Mass of Christian burial at St. Mary's Church,
Swormville at 10:30 AM. Visitation Thursday only from 2-4 and 7-9PM. In lieu
of flowers the family requests donations be made in their son's memory to
Brockport College Fund - Captain Robert A. Bager SUNY Brockport, Attn: Rhonda
St. Amant, 350 New Campus Dr., Brockport, NY 14420 - 2914.

Published in the Buffalo News from 9/27/2005 - 9/29/2005.

Benson, Ernest "Ernie"        
September 28, 2005; son of the late Ernest C. and Susan Benson; dear brother
of June (late Gene) Garry, Gene (Florence), Jeffery (Sandy) and the late
Marion Prange, Howard Benson; survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral
services from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks
east of Dick Rd) Saturday at 10:00 AM. Family present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Donations to the Lutheran Church Home of Buffalo.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/29/2005.

Bernacki, Helen (Wielgosz)         
September 27, 2005, wife of the late Thaddeus; dear mother of Judy (Bob) Horst
and the late Dorothy; grandmother of Robin and Jason (Keri); sister of Lottie
Bernacki, Genie Yamrick and Rita Snios and the late Stephania Nowicki; also
survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC.,
2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.) Saturday 9:30 and SS.
Peter and Paul Church, Depew at 10 AM. Family present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Helen was a member of the parish St. Rita & Rosary Societies. Flowers
gratefully declined.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/29/2005.

Bielli, Sylvia (Wolan)        
September 26, 2005; beloved wife of the late Anthony A. Bielli; dear mother of
Anthony (Berit) and Girard (Barbara) Bielli; dearest grandmother of Cristina
Buck, Lana Carhart, Daniel and Alexandra Bielli; sister of Jean Lang, the late
Helen Niehus, Jane Stroh and Stanley Wolan. Friends received at the MICHAEL A.
DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOM, 1122 Lovejoy St. Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where
prayers will be said Friday morning at 9:00 followed by a Mass of Christian
Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 9:30 AM.

Published in the Buffalo News from 9/28/2005 - 9/29/2005.

Boyd, Maggie Y.          
Elder Boyd completed her life's assignment as Pastor of Metropolitan United
Methodist Church on Sunday, September 25, 2005. Beloved mother of Samuel Boyd
of Rochester, NY, and Cambridge Boyd Sr. of Buffalo; daughter of Rev. James W.
Boyd Sr., of Chester, SC; sister of Rev. Betty Mackey of Rochester, NY, Rev.
Vivian Boyd Presley of Rock Hill, SC, Trina Boyd of Buffalo, Rev. James W.
Boyd Jr., Rev. Heyward A. Boyd, John A. Boyd and Keith M. Boyd, all of
Chester, SC and Reginald M. Boyd of Richburg, SC. Elder Boyd will lie in state
at the Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 657 Best St. at Herman, Friday 11
AM to 8:30 PM. Family present 3-5 PM and 6:30-8:30 PM. Services will be held
at 7:00 PM. Celebration of life services will be held Saturday 3 PM from St.
Luke A.M.E. Zion Church, 314 E. Ferry. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL
HOMES, 845-5545.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/29/2005.

Carncross, Margaret Rose Parlato        
Of Kenmore, September 26, 2005; beloved wife of George C. Carncross; dear
mother of John and Randy Carncross both of Kenmore; also survived by two
brothers, seven sisters and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at D.
LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore Thursday and Friday
from 2-4 & 7-9pm. All are invited to a Funeral Service at Amherst Baptist
Church, 100 Willowridge Rd., near Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst Saturday at 10
AM (assemble at church). Interment Elmlawn Cemetery. Memorials to Kenmore
Mercy Hospital Foundation, Inc., 2950 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore, NY 14217 are
preferred.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/29/2005.

Ciminelli, Laura (Colarossi)       
September 27, 2005 at age 70; beloved wife of Genesio 'Gene' Ciminelli;
devoted mother of Thomas E. and Nancy L. Ciminelli; loving grandmother of
James A. and Daniel E. Kent; dear sister of Nina Clarot, Vittorio (Ilia)
Colarossi, Elena (Gigi) D'Ignazio and the late Edoardo Colarossi; also
survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Thursday from
2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6050
Transit Rd, where Funeral services will be held on Friday at 9:15 am and a
Mass of Christian burial from St. Phillip the Apostle Church at 10am. Friends
invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com.

Published in the Buffalo News from 9/28/2005 - 9/29/2005.

Converso, Mary (Marinelli)         
September 29, 2005, beloved wife of the late Paul; dear mother of Paul
(Marcia) and the late Donald Converso; sister of Peter (Dorothy) Zippier,
Antoinette (Raymond) Gross and the late Lawrence (Mary), Louis (Isabel)
Marinelli, Delores (William) Jones, Clara (Eugene) Matthews and Lena Zippier.
Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St.,
Friday 1-4 and 6-9 PM. Funeral pending. Flowers gratefully declined. Mary was
a member of Catholic War Auxiliary and School 60 PTA.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/29/2005.

Coviello, Carmen         
Of Lackawanna, N.Y., September 27, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Wilma
(nee Weber) Coviello; dearest father of Gary (Faymarie) Coviello and Vivian
Weeks; loving grandfather of five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren;
brother of Michael, Mary Piccirrilli, Jane Pigone, Jimmy, Alex, Angie Costello
and the late Tony and Ralph; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family and
friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial for Carmen and his
deceased wife, Wilma, Friday morning at 9:30 at Our Lady of Victory Basilica.
No prior visitation. Mr. Coviello was a member of numerous clubs and
organizations. Arrangements by the JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/29/2005.

Dennis, Charlotte A. (Braun)       
Age 94, of West Seneca, NY. September 27, 2005. Beloved wife of the late
Edward F. Dennis; dearest mother of Jean (Eugene) Birrer; cherished
grandmother of Paul (Patti) and Pearl Birrer and great-grandmother of Brian
and Marissa Birrer. Family will be present Friday 4-8 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME,
INC., 3855 Seneca St., where services will be held Friday evening at 8 PM.
Friends invited.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/29/2005.

DiLuzio, Manrico M.           
September 25, 2005. Beloved husband of Rose (nee Asarese); dear father of
Joseph (Sheena) DiLuzio and JoAnn (Michael) Marinell; stepfather of Jean
(Peter) DiLauro; grandfather of Jamie, Sara, Marissa, Jon-Michael, Kelly and
Paula; brother of Katherine Juliano, Mary Marchetti and the late Anthony
(Angeline) and Frank; also survived by nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian
Burial at Our Lady of Pompeii Church, 158 Laverack Ave., Lancaster Saturday at
9:30 AM. No prior visitation. Mr. DiLuzio was a Veteran of WWII. Arrangements
by the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Memorials to NYS Veteran's Home, 220 Richmond
Ave., Batavia, NY 14020

Published in the Buffalo News from 9/28/2005 - 9/29/2005.

Ehinger, Emma "Emmie"         
Theresa (Legge) Age 77, was welcomed into her Heavanly home on Wednesday,
September 28, 2005. Mrs. Ehinger, a native of Bradford, Pennsylvania, was a
graduate of Millard Fillmore Hospital School of Nursing in Buffalo, NY. It was
there that she met a handsome young doctor who became her husband of 55 years.
They raised their family in West Seneca, NY where she was a devoted mother and
friends to all who knew her. In 1979, they relocated to Greenville, NC. A
devoted wife and mother, she is survived by her husband of 55 years, Dr.
Robert F. Ehinger; three sons, Gary R. Ehinger and wife Donna, of Springville,
NY, David D. Ehinger and wife, Sonya, of Raleigh, NC and Robert R. Ehinger and
wife, Donna, of Greenboro, NC; two daughters, Gail E. LaBeau of Broken Arrow,
OK and Robin E. Buroughs and husband, Todd, of Lynnwood, WA; a brother, Robert
Legge and wife, Joyce, of Mesa, AZ; and 12 grandchildren. Emmie was known for
her kindness, compassion and positive attitude. She had a warm and
uncomplaining spirit. We know she will be dancing in Heavan. Her memory is a
blessing. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Gabriel's
Catholic Church Building Fund, 3250 Dickinson Avenue, Greenville, NC 27834; or
University Health Systems Hospice Care, P.O. Box 30945, Greenville, NC
27833-0945

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/29/2005.

Figueroa, Robert L.           
September 25, 2005; son of Luciano and Leonarda (Salamone) Figueroa; brother
of Anthony (Debbie) Figueroa. Family present to receive friends Wednesday and
Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave.
(near Colvin Ave.), where Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:15 AM. A
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated from St. Margaret's Church at
11AM. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined.

Published in the Buffalo News from 9/28/2005 - 9/29/2005.

Harcrow Sr., Joseph M.        
September 23, 2005 of Hamburg, NY. Beloved husband of Evelyn(Tobia)Harcrow,
beloved father of the late Joseph M. Harcrow Jr, Rick(Mary) Harcrow,
Donna(Vince) Lepore, step-father of Dave and the late Darcel Tobia, Vince
(Laura) Tobia, Darlene(Bryan) Krukowski, grandfather of nine, brother of
Mary(Carl) Gonda of Palm Bay, Florida and brother of the late Lloyd Harcrow. A
loyal marine who had received a Purple Heart while serving his country in the
Korean war. Private burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery in Hamburg, NY

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/29/2005.

Hein, Gladys B. (Wrege)       
Age 82, of North Tonawanda, NY, September 28, 2005, under the care of Hospice
Buffalo, wife of the late Frederick W. Hein; mother of Diane Bader, Pamela
Eisenhauer and the late Thomas F. Hein; grandmother of Matthew, Andrew and
Sarah Hein, Danielle and Thomas Bader, Mark, Stacy and Rachel Eisenhauer;
great-grandmother of Bradley Eisenhauer; sister of Herman 'Skip' (Betty) Wrege
and the late Lena, Lorinda, Irene, Esther, Violet, Betty and Shirley; also
survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will receive relatives and
friends on Saturday 10-10:30 AM at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver St.,
North Tonawanda, followed by a Memorial Service at 10:30. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church or Hospice Buffalo
Foundation. Arrangements by JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME INC., Tonawanda, NY.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/29/2005.

Hoyt Sr., Jack E.        
September 26, 2005. Beloved husband of Arline (Mason) Hoyt; dear father of
John E. (Lisa) Hoyt Jr., Jeffrey (Susan), Richard (Jacqueline) and Candace
(Robert) Bredenberg; grandfather of nine grandchildren; brother of the late
Ford E. Hoyt and Adele Oberkircher. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday
from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington Ave. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 9:30 AM at St. Louis
Church. Flowers declined. Memorials may be made to the Rotary Foundation or
St. Louis Church. Arrangements by Reger Funeral Home, Inc.

Published in the Buffalo News from 9/28/2005 - 9/29/2005.

Hunt, C. Stuart          
September 27, 2005, beloved husband of Jane Helfrich Hunt; dear father of
Stephen Neal (Anne), Peter Fisher (Mary Jo), Kathleen Jane and the late John
Henry Hunt; grandfather of Dyvan Thomas (Stefanie) Daley, Allison Kathryn,
Hillary Devere Hunt, Emily Faucher, Charles Fisher, Leigh Devere, Christina
Rose Hunt and Amelia Jane and Stephen John Kraatz; great-grandfather of Louis
Nash Daley; brother of Myron McDonald (Nancy) Hunt and Martha H. (Ralph) Peck;
brother-in-law of Robert O. (Isabel) Helfrich and Margery L. (William)
Johnston. Friends may call Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at DENGLER &
ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst, (1 mile north of Maple,
just beyond Klein). Funeral Services will be held at Central Park United
Methodist Church (Beard and Wesley Aves.) Saturday at 3 PM. In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be made to Central Park United Methodist Church, Boy
Scouts of America, 401 Maryvale Dr., 14225 or the Salvation Army, 960 Main
St., 14202.

Published in the Buffalo News from 9/28/2005 - 9/29/2005.

Johnston, Mildred D. "Millie"           
(nee Hagner) September 27, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, wife of the late Carson
H.; dear mother of Kathleen (Edward) Dubel and Bonnie (Richard) Hartman;
grandmother of Christopher, Erik, Scott and Jeffery; great-grandmother of
Christopher; sister of Marion (late James) Stewart and the late Herbert
Hagner. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service Friday
at 4 PM at the Lakewood Health Center, 5775 Maelou Dr., Hamburg, NY. Flowers
gratefully declined. Interment in St. Matthews Cemetery. Arrangements by SIECK
& MAST FUNERAL HOME, 825-5205

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/29/2005.

Jonas, Marcia (Kaplan)        
September 27, 2005, beloved wife of the late George; dear mother of Lauren and
Michael; fond grandmother of Shelby, Paul, Jonathon, Matthew and Michael;
sister of Barbara (Alan) Segal, Marshall and Alan Kaplan. Family present to
receive friends Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the PERNA- PELLEGRINO FUNERAL
HOME INC., 1671 Maple Rd. (between Youngs & Hopkins Rds.) Amherst (632-8200)
where services will immediately follow visitation at 8 PM. In lieu of flowers,
donations to Hospice Buffalo Inc.

Published in the Buffalo News from 9/28/2005 - 9/29/2005.

Juenker, Iola M. "Billie"          
September 27, 2005, wife of the late J. Donald; sister of the late Francis C.
and Harry J. Roth; friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER &
ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd Amherst (between N. Bailey and Niagara
Falls Blvd.) where prayers will be offered Friday at 9:15 followed by a mass
of Christian Burial from St. Francis of Assisi Chapel, Adam St. Tonawanda at
10 AM. Friends invited. Mrs. Juenker was a life member of St. Ann's Sodality
of St. Mary's in Swormville, a member of the Kenmore Mercy Guild, Our Lady of
Victory Marianist Mission and the Forever Young Senior Citizens. In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be made to St. Francis of Assisi.

Published in the Buffalo News from 9/28/2005 - 9/29/2005.

Jurek, Donald E.         
September 28, 2005, husband of Paulette (nee Arida); son of Edmund; father of
Renee (Mark) Sylvies, Mark, Scott (Patti) and Nadine Jurek-Fire; brother of
Robert (Jeanne); grandfather of Nova, Tyler, Victoria, Kyle, Ailin, Jonathan
and Hunter; uncle of Sandy (Michael) Cherico. Friends may call Thursday from
3-9 PM at the DONALD J. SIWEK FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore where
prayers will be said Friday at 10:15 followed by a Mass at St. Francis of
Assisi on Adam St., Tonawanda at 11 AM. Mr. Jurek was a member of Teamsters
Local 375, a U.S. Army Veteran and President of the North Buffalo Hunting
Club.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/29/2005.

Karnath, Betty A. Tong        
September 28, 2005, wife of the late Donald R. Karnath; mother of Donna
(James) Stockman, John (Carol) Karnath, Nancy (Paul) Mosler and Joye (Chris)
Weinholtz; also survived by seven grandchildren, nieces and nephews; sister of
Earl (Norma) Tong and Ruth Barr. Friends are invited to attend a Funeral
Service from the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3000 Delaware Ave.,
Kenmore Saturday at 8:45 and at Blessed Sacrament Church at 9:30 AM. Family
present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Gifts in Mrs. Karnath's memory made to the
Kenilworth Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary of which she was a life member
appreciated.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/29/2005.

Kempa, Edward J.         
Of Cheektowaga, NY, September 28, 2005, beloved husband of Nancy 'Gail'
(Tyndall); devoted father of Jody Buck and Jeffrey (Lisa) Kempa; loving
grandfather of Emilee, Colleen and Zachary Buck; dear son of Jane (Tracz) and
the late Konstanty Kempa; dear brother of Diane (Richard) Swinnich and Richard
Kempa; loving friend of Lynn Arbeleaz; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, 2005 Clinton St., (corner of S.
Ogden), Saturday at 9 AM and at St. Casimir Church at 9:30 AM. Mr. Kempa was a
passionate fisherman and a fan of the Buffalo Bills and the Baltimore Orioles.
Visitation Friday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/29/2005.

Kleinfelder, Bernice R. (Horvatis)           
Age 76, September 28, 2005 of West Seneca, NY, beloved wife of Joseph W.; dear
mother of Joseph (Diane) and John (Marsha) Kleinfelder; dear sister of the
late Frank, Joanne Trombley, Joseph and Norman Horvatis; dear grandmother of
Gretchen, Michelle, Kelly, Kerry and Bridget Kleinfelder; also survived by
numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Saturday at 9:30 AM from the
SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, 825-5205 and in
Queen of Heaven Church at 10:15 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to
attend. Family will be present Friday 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials may
be made to Boystown, USA. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Orchard Park, NY.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/29/2005.

Klosin, William W.       
Of Orchard Park, NY, September 27, 2005. Beloved husband of Michele E.
(Colello) Klosin; dearest father of Mara A. and William C. Klosin; son of
Daniel R. and the late Clara F. (Volk) Klosin; brother of Robert D. (Bonnie),
John P. and Michael (Mariann) Klosin; also survived by nieces and nephews. No
prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service
at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 53 West Falls Rd., West Falls, NY Friday at
6:00 PM. Arrangements by CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 824-6435

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/29/2005.

LaCerais, Joseph F.           
September 27, 2005, beloved husband of Sandra Schnobrich; dear father of
Joseph (MaryAlice), Brian (Terianne) and Scott LaCerais; dearest grandfather
of Leann, Catrina, Corey, Joey, Ashley, Brandon, Jessica and Jakub LaCerais;
son of Margaret and the late Joseph M. LaCerais; brother of Charmaine
Cunningham, Elizabeth Barbera, Shirley Grill, Trudy Lannon and Roger LaCerais.
Friends received at the MICHAEL A. DIVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 East Lovejoy
St., Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass
of Christian Burial at St. Agnes Church, 194 Ludington St., Saturday morning
at 9:30. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to Garden Gate HCF, 2365 Union Rd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/29/2005.

Lancon, Manuel           
Of Cheektowaga, NY. September 25, 2005. Beloved husband of Rosemarie (nee
Pokigo); dearest father of Duane (Evelyn), Randall and Doreen; grandfather of
Carlos Guerra, Anthony, Cera and Samuel Jackson and Duane Lancon; brother of
Clara (Robert) Saucier, Henry (Lynda), Alma (Vincent) Giamberdino, Joseph
(Elizabeth) and the late Catarino (late Patricia) Lancon and Lilia (Mario)
Hernandez. Funeral from the JOS. M. LITWIN FUNERAL HOME, 1629 Electric Ave.,
Friday at 9:15 and at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Lackawanna, at 9:30.
Friends invited. Family present Wednesday and Thursday 7-9 PM.

Published in the Buffalo News from 9/28/2005 - 9/29/2005.

Mahan-Phillips, Jeanette L.        
Of Akron, NY, September 28, 2005; wife of the late James Mahan; dear mother of
Thomas ( Late Sandra), George A. ( Lois) and Calvin (late Loretta) Phillips;
also survived by eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; sister of
Irene Millard and the late Bernice Maynard, S. Frank and Chuck Morris. Family
present at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, INC, 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY.
Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Private graveside services.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/29/2005.

Majerek, Mary V. (Grubka)          
September 26, 2005, age of 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Majerek;
devoted mother of Dorothy (Bernard) Skierczynski; loving grandmother of David
A. (Judy) Skierczynski and Susan (Michael) Pietkewicz; great-grandmother of
David J. Skierczynski; dear sister of Bertha (late Carl) Mackowiak;
predeceased by 3 brothers and 3 half-brothers; also survived by nieces and
nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St.
(cor. S. Ogden) Friday at 9 AM and at St. Casimir Church at 9:30 AM. Mrs.
Majerek was a member of St. Casimir Mothers Club, Our Lady of Fatima and the
American Legion Clinton Post #1016 Ladies Auxiliary. Visitation Thursday only
2-4 and 7-9 PM.

Published in the Buffalo News from 9/28/2005 - 9/29/2005.

Martinelli, Joshua Antonio         
September 26, 2005. Cherished infant son of Joseph A. Martinelli and Colleen
O'Boyle; loving brother of Colin, Emalie, Allison, Katherine and Stefanie;
dear grandson of Ann and Joseph Van Hoff, Gloria Dragonette and Lou (Penny)
Martinelli; also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends are invited to
attend a Memorial Service at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park
Ave. (near Tifft), on Saturday at 11 AM. No prior viewing. Rev. Judy Hefner
officiating.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/29/2005.

McCarthy, Agatha (Hayden)          
September 27, 2005. Wife of the late John D. McCarthy; mother of Thomas H.
(Mary Ellen) McCarthy and Carol A. (Aaron) Goldfarb; grandmother of Ellen
Tangry, Linda (William) O'Connell, John (Sharon), Mary Karen (John Joe) Stark,
Molly McCarthy and the late Thomas H. McCarthy, Jr.; great-grandmother of 12;
sister of the late John (late Dorothy) Hayden and Catherine (late Matthew)
Molloy. Friends may call Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9
PM at the (Buffalo Chapel) THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME, 1975 Seneca St.,
where funeral will be held Friday morning at 9:15 and from St. John Vianney
Church at 10:00.

Published in the Buffalo News from 9/28/2005 - 9/29/2005.

Niemiec, Carol A. (Mathews)        
Of N. Tonawanda, September 27, 2005, wife of the late Theodore Niemiec;
dearest daughter of Florence (nee Tanner) Mathews and the late Edward Mathews;
sister of the late Lynn E. Mathews; also survived an aunt, a niece, twin
nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and a cousin. Family present Friday 7-9
PM at the SABER FUNERAL HOME, 549 Oliver St., N. Tonawanda ( 692-0271) where a
prayer service will be held Saturday at 9:30 AM with Rev. Louis S. Dolinic
officiating. Carol was currently employed at the Buffalo Medical Group in
Buffalo.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/29/2005.

O'Hora, Donald F.        
September 24, 2005, beloved husband of Helen S. (Schmitt); loving father of
Jon Patrick (Anita) of San Antonio, TX and Shawn O'Hora and the late Kathleen
(David) Caldwell; cherished grandfather of Patrick B. and Kelli O'Hora of San
Antonio, TX; brother of Richard (late Loretta), the late Jack (late Eleanor),
the late Frank (late Patricia); survived by nieces and nephews. Services
Saturday at 8:30 AM from The KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME INC., (1 block east of
Union Rd.) and at 9 AM in Fourteen Holy Helpers R.C. Church. Family present
Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9. Donald was a US Air Force Veteran of WW
II, Korea and Vietnam where he was a recipient of three Purple Hearts and a
Prisoner of War. In lieu of flowers donations to the charity of your choice
are appreciated.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/29/2005.

Rizun, Nadezda (Sliattew)          
September 28, 2005 of Sloan, NY. Beloved wife of the late Mychajlo; dearest
mother of Vincent 'Witali' (Marie) Rizun; grandmother of John (Catherine)
Rizun and Erin (Timothy) Nugent; great-grandmother of Alexander Rizun; friend
of Helena Meinhofer. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends
Thursday 6-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 6-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL
HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (West of Harlem Rd.) where funeral services will
be held Saturday at 8:30 AM and from Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church at
9:00 AM. Interment St. Matthews Cemetery. Panachyda Thursday and Friday 6:00
PM.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/29/2005.

Roth, Iola M. "Billie"          
See the Juenker Notice.

Published in the Buffalo News from 9/28/2005 - 9/29/2005.

Scarpace, Irene R. (Aschieri)           
Of Buffalo, September 26, 2005, beloved wife of Joseph L. Scarpace; dear
mother of Ramona Scarpace and partner Donna Cannon, of Plymouth, MN, Anthony
Scarpace and partner Holly Rowley, of Las Vegas, NV; sister of John (late
Bonnie) Aschieri, Joseph (Anne) Aschieri; sister-in-law of Lucille (Paul)
Stigelmeyer and Michael Dimino; also survived by uncle Anthony Aschieri and
many nieces, nephews and God-children. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE
FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9
PM, where funeral will be held Friday at 10 AM. Mass of Christian Burial from
St. Paul's RC Church at 10:30 AM. Interment, Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

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Sokolowski, Leon C.           
September 27, 2005 of West Seneca, NY. Beloved husband of Bernadine (nee
Bekasinski); dearest father of Mark (June) Sokolowski, Donna (Michael) Spiker
and Susan (Nathan) McElroy; loving grandfather of Rachel, Lindsey, Matthew,
Jonathan, Cort and Brady; brother of Dorothy (late Freddie) Cichocki, Marci
(Joseph) Socha and the late Henry (Helen) Sokolowski, Florence (Henry)
Zacharyasz and Emily (Henry) Chojnacki; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union
Rd., Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of William St.) Friday morning at 8:30 AM and
at Fourteen Holy Helpers R.C. Church at 9:00 AM. Interment in St. Matthews
Cemetery. Family present Thursday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Donations may be made
to the Leukemia Society.

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Sorce, Mary         
Age 91, of Grand Island, NY, on September 27, 2005 at her residence. Born on
June 10, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Martha (Karaskuite)
Yadacus. Wife of the late Michael W. Sorce; mother of Charles 'Chuck' J.
(Linda L.) Sorce of Town of Tonawanda, NY, Grace M. (John) McCoulf of Grand
Island, NY and the late Michael Sorce; mother-in-law of Kathleen P. Carroll of
Town of Tonawanda, NY; grandmother of Meredith Sorce of Buffalo, NY, Charles
and Andrew Sorce of Rochester, NY, Michael McCoulf of Grand Island, NY, Kelly
McCoulf of Cambridge, MA and Katie McCoulf of Buffalo, NY; sister of the late
Joseph (Lettie of Dover, DE) Yadacus, and the late Charles (Hettie of
Lewiston, NY) Yadacus. Friends may call Saturday 12-2 PM at the OTTO REDANZ
FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where a funeral service
will be held on Saturday October 1 at 2:00 PM. Burial will be at the
convenience of the family.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/29/2005.

Spatorico, Rev. Joseph S.          
September 26, 2005, age 64; Pastor of St. Anthony Church, Batavia NY; beloved
son of Carmelina (nee Constantino) and the late Joseph F. Spatorico; dear
brother of Salvatore B. (Patricia) Spatorico and the late Jean Spatorico;
uncle of Joseph F. (Maryann) Spatorico and Michael A. Spatorico; great uncle
of Victor Spatorico; also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. The
family will be present to receive friends Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the
SPALLINO-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1300 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, NY. Fr.
Spatorico will lie in state Thursday 2-7pm at St. Anthony Church, 122 Liberty
Street, Batavia NY where a Parish Mass will follow at 7 PM. Most Rev. Edward
M. Grosz, D.D. officiating. A Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated Friday, September 30, 2005 at 10:30 AM. Most Rev. Edward U. Kmiec,
D.D. Bishop of Buffalo will be Principle Celebrant. Burial will be in St.
Joseph Cemetery Niagara Falls, NY. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to St. Anthony's School. Online register at
www.Amigone.com

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Sullivan, Betty C. (Hagner)        
September 26, 2005, beloved wife of the Edward J. Sullivan; dearest mother of
John (Denise) and James Sullivan; loving grandmother of John Sullivan Jr.,
James Sullivan Jr. and Andrew Sullivan. A Memorial Service will be held at
Zion United Church of Christ, Parker Blvd. and Koenig Circle, Town of
Tonawanda, Saturday at 11:00 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association, 315
Alberta Dr., Amherst, NY 14226. Arrangements by JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME.

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Swartwood, Joan E. (Duszynski)          
Suddenly, age 48, September 25, 2005 of Rochester, NY, wife of Richard L.
Swartwood; beloved daughter of Florence (nee Swiadek) and the late Chester J.
Duszynski; sister of Pamela Rice. No prior visitation. Private services were
held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI
FUNERAL HOME.

Published in the Buffalo News on 9/29/2005.

Wilson, John H.          
Age 64, of Kenmore, NY. September 26, 2005. Son of the late Hazel A.
Hutchison; dear friend of Michael and Kristy Musilli and family. Friends may
call Saturday from 9 AM - 11 AM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000
Delaware Ave. at Tremont, Kenmore where funeral services will follow
immediately at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. John was a retired employee
of the Calspan Corp.

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Zuchowski, John S.       
Of Cheektowaga, NY September 26, 2005; beloved husband of Dorothy Piepszna
Zuchowski; dearest father of Janice (Robert) Kottas, Nancy (Donato) Curcio,
David (Doreen) and the late Christine Zuchowski; fond grandfather of Nicole
(Andrew) King, Natalie, Michelle Kottas, Diana (Brian) Giordano, Adriana,
Juliana and Christiana Curcio, Michael Zuchowski and great-grandson Ryan
Michael King; predeceased by six brothers and sisters; also survived by nieces
and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC., 4680 Clinton St., corner Borden Rd., West
Seneca (668-5666) where Funeral will be held Friday morning at 8:45 AM and
from St. Gabriel's Church at 9:30 o'clock. Friends are invited. John was a
member of N.W.A.C.C., Cheektowaga Senior Citizens and a lifetime member of DAV
Chapter 203, Depew, NY.

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