BUFFALO NEWS OBITUARIES, ERIE, NEW YORK Copyright (c) 2001 by Kim Ackman (kimmya2@juno.com). ************************************************************************ USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submittor has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. ************************************************************************ Decedent: AUGUSTYNIAK, HARRY Date of death: May 4, 2000 Survivors: Vicky, Ceil, Frank, Clara, Florence, Irene, Richard, Francis, Alicia, Gene, Joseph, Paul Funeral Arrangements: St. John's Funeral Home. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000. Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York Decedent: BAHLER, MARY Date of Death: May 3, 2000 Pre-Deceased by: Charles E. Bahler, Mildred C. Lissfelt, Benjamin D. Chamberlin Jr. Survivors: Richard C. Bahler, Peter B. Habler, Louise Mallon, Catherine Lissfelt. Funeral Arrangements: Rubino Mortuary Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York Decedent: BANASZAK, WALTER Date of Death: May 4, 2000 Survivors: Lola (nee Szczepanska), Carolyn Corrigall, Ted Banaszak, Fred Banaszak. Pre-Deceased by: Walter Banaszak Jr., Jan Banaszak, Stanley Banaszak Funeral Arrangements: Donald J. Siwek Funeral Home. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York Notes: Member of the St. Florian Ushers, Holy Name Society, The Woodmen of the World, Erie County Democratic Committee Man. Decedent: BERGER, EDWARD J. Date of Death: May 5, 2000 Survivors: wife Barbara B (nee Yeiser), sons Jeffery E., Joel F., Kent D., Timothy J., Edward W., mother Teresa M., sister MaryJane Fanning, John G. Berger. Pre-Deceased by: father Edward E. Berger, brother Donald J. Berger. Funeral Arrangements: Urban-Amigone Funeral Home Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York Decedent: BERGSTORM, ALICE (NEE NORD) Of: Hamburg, New York Date of Death: May 1, 2000 Survivors: son Peter A., daughter Andrea, brother Walter Nord, sister Martha Benedict. Pre-Deceased by: husband Herman Andreas Bergstrom, Minnie Nord, Elsie Myers, Edward Nord. Funeral Arrangements: Loomis Offers & Loomis, Inc. Interment: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Albany, New York Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York Decedent: BIDDLECOMBE, ARTHUR C. Of: West Seneca, New York Date of Death: May 6, 2000 Survivors: son Donald A., Paul G. grandchildren Thomas, Wendy, Christine, sister Ethel Hopkins, Bess Kritzer, Dorothy Rast. Pre-Deceased by: Wife Ethel A (nee Hashagen), Brothers: George, Robert Funeral Arrangements: F. E. Brown Sons Funeral Home, Orchard Park, New York Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York Decedent: BOTTONI, NANCY L. (NEE ZWELLING) Of: North Collins, New York Date of Death: May 5, 2000 Survivors: Husband: Paris Bottoni, Children: Paris, Robin Wolfer, Scott, David. Grandchildren: Lydia, Allison. Brother: Ronald Zwelling, Sally Prockton, Thomas Zwelling, Pat Fumanti. Funeral Arrangements: Wentland Funeral Home, North Collins, New York Notes: Member of the Holy Spirit Guild and Friends of the North Collins Library Club. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York Decedent: BOYD, WALTER Date of Death: May 4, 2000 Survivors: Children: Rosalind Boyd, Kathleen Austin, Crystal Wilson, Walter Jr., Barbara Lewis. Funeral Arrangements: Thomas T. Edwards Funeral Home, Inc., New York. Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, New York Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York Decedent: BUTTS, FRANCIS P. Date of Death: May 5, 2000 Survivors: Children: Pat Martin, Judy Blakeslee, Sandy Dillon, Michael, Jenny Koske, John, Peggy Drennan, Joseph, Danny. Pre-Deceased by: Wife: Edith Butts (Nee Fegley), Child: Kathleen Butts. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York Decedent: CAVNAUGH, HAROLD W. Date of Death: May 2, 2000 Survivors: Wife: Janice M. (nee Fels). Children: Roger, Louise Brooker, Maria Hacker. Brother: Daniel. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York Decedent: CIACCIO, SALVATORE J. Date of Death: May 6, 2000 Survivors: Wife: Lena M. (nee Sardina). Children: Joann M. McMahon, Michael A. Grandchildren: Charles M. Fell, Nicholas M. Ciaccio. Siblings: Mary Acquisto, Angela Muller, Josephine Pietrazak, Phyllis Ludivico and the late Vito Ciaccio. Funeral Arrangements: Urban-Amigone Funeral Home. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York Decedent: CLABEAUX, LORETTA A. Date of Death: May 6, 2000 Pre-deceased by: John and Magdalina Zangerle Clabeaux. Survivors: Siblings: Edmund. Nieces and nephews: James Clabeaux, Ann Fintak. Great Nieces and nephews: John and Nicole Clabeaux. Funeral Arrangements: Paul A. Kloc Blossom Chapels, Inc. Notes: Member of the Telephone Pioneers of America Services: Infant of Prague Church Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York Decedent: CRAIN, NADINE Date of Death: May 5, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Husband: Roy E. Crain. Survivors: Children: Ronald, Patti Wood. Funeral Arrangements: Lester H. Wedekindt Inc., Funeral Home. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: CRATSENBERG, CARL JR. Date of Death: May 3, 2000 Survivors: Siblings: Edward, David, Frank. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: FRICANO, ISABELLA (NEE VARSELLONA) Date of Death: May 4, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Husband: Matteo Fricano. Children: Michael, Dominick. Survivors: Children: Mary Benedict, Jennie Rapino, John, Josephine LaRusso. Funeral Arrangements: Amigone Funeral Home. Services: Infant of Prague Church. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: GALLOWAY, DOROTHY G. (NEE REID) Date of Death: April 29, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Husband: Floyd Survivors: Children: Gordon, Larry. Grandchildren: Caitlin, Colleen. Memorial Services: Union United Church of Christ, Cheektowaga, New York Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: GEISEL, DOROTHY C. Date of Death: May 6, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Parents: Henry and Mary Geisel. Siblings: Agnes Young, Charles, Henry. Survivors: Siblings: George, John. Services: Colonial Memorial Chapels, Inc., Lackawanna, New York, and from Holy Family Church. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: HABBERFIELD, HARRY R. Date of Death: May 4, 2000 Survivors: Wife: Jean E (nee Fisher). Children: Shirley A., Deborah D. Funeral Arrangements: Amigone Funeral Home. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: HANNY, CHARLES E., JR. Date of Death: May 5, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Wife: Shirley McVeen Hanny. Survivors: Wife: Jeanne (nee Rimar). Children: Kathleen Hannes, David, Margaret Mary Metro, Charles III, Russ, Paul. Step-children: Patrick Rimar, Kathleen Rimar, Eileen Hettich, Brian Rimar, Maurreen Mercer. Siblings: Jane Hanny. Funeral Arrangements: Dengler Funeral Home, Amherst, New York. Services: St. Benedict's Church. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: HOEHNE, MAGDA M. L. Date of Death: May 5, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Husband: William George Hoehne. Grandchildren: William. Siblings: Alwine Kohl, Henry Wilkens, William Wilkens. Survivors: Children: George C.J. , Dr. Dorothy Hoehne, Evelyn Solberg. Grandchildren: Kristine, Eric, Anne Marie, Carl, Carla, Jennifer. Great-Grandchildren: Dylan, Wilson. Siblings: Walter Wilkens. Services: Private. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: HOFF, BROTHER SERVATIUS, F.M.M. Passed away in: Horbach, Germany. Date of Death: May 4, 2000 Survivors: Siblings: Louise Waldor. Memorial: Sacred Heart Home Chapel, Clarence, New York. Arrangements: Shepard Bros. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: HOFFMANN, ALVIN H. Date of Death: May 6, 2000 Survivors: Wife: Anna M. "Mary" (nee Gleixner). Children: Alvin H. Jr. Grandchildren: Matthew, Ashley. Siblings: Ruth Adams. Funeral Home: Sieck & Mast Funeral Home, West Seneca. Notes: Member of F. & A.M. Lodge of West Seneca No. 1111. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: JARZYNSKI, NORBERT L. Date of Death: May 5, 2000 Survivors: Wife: Caroline (nee Schebell). Children: Norbert, Mary Schillaci. Grandchildren: Jake, Laura, Mara Kachelski, Sam, Chris and Keri Schillaci. Great-Grandchildren: Andrea Schillaci. Memorial Services: St. Patrick's Church, Lockport. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: KANIA, FRANK J. Of: Lackawanna, New York Date of Death: May 6, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Wife: Catherine B. (nee Fiut). Parents: Joseph and Anna (nee Kluska). Siblings: Alex. Survivors: Children: William. Grandchildren: Christopher, Gregory, Kevin. Great-Grandchildren: Sydney, Morgan. Siblings: Maria Urbanczyk. Friends: John Piekarski. Services: Colonial Memorial Chapels, Inc., Lackawanna, NY and St. Barbara's Church. Notes: Retired member of USWA Local No. 2602. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: KASPRZAK, ANTHONY J. Of: Buffalo, New York Date of Death: May 4, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Wife: Susan (nee Milley). Siblings: Stanley, Marie Lazarski, Dorothy Ciambor, Josephine Milley. Survivors: Children: James John Kasprzak. Grandchildren: Kimberly L. Ackman, Marc James Kasprzak. Great-Grandchildren: Justin and Bryan Kasprzak. Step Great-Grandchildren: Tammi and Sean Ackman. Funeral Arrangements: Michael A. DiVincenzo Funeral Home, Buffalo, NY. Notes: Member of Corpus Christi. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: DeNARDO, MANUELLA (NEE PICCOLO) Date of Death: May 5, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Husband, John M. Parents: Frederick & Josephine (Nee Nole) Picollo. Siblings: Salvatore & Gerard. Survivors: Children: Roseann Scibilia. Grandchildren: Johathan, Matthew, Christopher. Siblings: Anne Christy, Marie Caveny. Services: St. Margaret's Church. Funeral Arrangements: Perna Funeral Home, Inc. Entombment: Mt. Calvary Cemtery Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York Decedent: FICHTER, EVELYN (NEE KUEHFUS) Date of Death: May 4, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Husband, Richard. Survivors: Children: Richard N Fichter, Jr., Cynthia L. Schwab. Grandchildren: Christy, Richard, Jenelle, Michael, Lee, Peter, Jonathon. Siblings: Shirley Carmody, Marlene Guerin, George, Richard. Funeral Arrangements: Barron-Miller Funeral Home, Inc. Cheektowaga, New York. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: FISH, SHERLYN A. (COLLERAN) Date of Death: May 4, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Father: Jack. Survivors: Husband: James R. Children: Kim, Kelly, Jason. Mother: Geraldine Colleran. Siblings: Ron Colleran, Gail Rehac. Services: Fourteen Holy Helpers Church Funeral Arrangements: Curtin Funeral Home, Inc., West Seneca, New York Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: FRANK, MARSHALL A. Of: Tamarac Florida, formerly of Buffalo, New York. Date of Death: May 4, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Father: Harry Survivors: Wife: Lynn. Children: Jeffrey, Michele. Mother: Ruth. Siblings: Paul, Sheldon. Nieces and nephews: Tammy Fass, Robin Dworkis, Dana Portnoy, Rhea, Daniel. Step-nephews: Evan and Jason. Services: Star of David Sanctuary, North Lauderdale, Florida. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: FREEDMAN, MARY (NEE GOODMAN) Date of Death: May 4, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Husband: Jacob "Jack". Parents: Dora and Harry Goodman. Siblings: Esther Kerchner, Leonard Goodman. Survivors: Children: Andrea Faden, Jeffrey. Grandchildren: Dara, Daniel Faden. Siblings: Ruth Levinson. Sisters-In-Law: Betty Goodman, Mary Isenberg. Services: Delaware Park Memorial Chapel, Inc. Burial: White Chapel Memorial Park, Amherst, New York. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent:: KESSLER, RONALD F. Date of death: May 5, 2000 Survivors: Wife: Eleanor. Step-children: Myrtle Weishan, Sharon Brazalovics. Pre-deceased by: Siblings: Marion Hoffman, Doris Udeck and Helen Schroeder. Funeral Arrangements: Smith-Weismantel Funeral Home Inc., Springville, New York.. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000. Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York Decedent: KIBBEL, MARGUERITE K. (NEE KING) Date of Death: May 6, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Husband: Felix J. Kibbel Survivors: Siblings: Lorette King. Nieces and Nephews: Muriel, Elizabeth, Jack, Cecile, Morris, David, Peter, Michael, Anthony, Sall, Ann. Funeral Arrangements: C. Mertz and Sons Funeral Home, Inc. Services: Shrine of St. John Neumann Chapel Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York Decedent: KIPLER, EARL G. Date of Death: May 1, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Husband: Felix J. Kibbel. Siblings: David and Donald Kipler. Parents: George and Margaret Kipler Survivors: Wife: Alice D. Otto Kipler. Children: Earl R. Kipler Sr. Grandchildren: Earl R. Jr., Jennifer L. Siblings: Earlene Warren. Sister-in-law: Viola Kipler. Funeral Arrangements: F. E. Brown Sons Funeral Home, Inc., Orchard Park, New York. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: KISNER, LOLA M. Of: Lewiston, New York Date of Death: May 5, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Husband: George Kisner. Siblings: Kingsley Clute, Raymond Clute, LaVerne Clute, Elmer Clute, Ruth Lehman. Survivors: Children: Raymond Sloppy. Step-children: George Kisner, Jr., Kenneth Kisner and Virginia Kisner. Siblings: Margie Chandler. Niece: Carol Ann Halstead. Funeral Arrangements: Hardison Funeral Homes, Inc., Lewiston, New York. Services: Lewiston Assembly of God. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: KLINGENMEIER, ROSE T. Date of Death: May 6, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Siblings: Anne Lama. Survivors: Siblings: Madge Klingenmeier. Funeral Arrangements: Curtin Funeral Home, Inc., West Seneca, New York. Services: St. Martin of Tours Church. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: KOLODZIEJCZAK, FLORENCE Date of Death: May 4, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Parents: Stanley and Rose (nee Kulaw) Kolodziejczak. Siblings: Frank, Anthony Wheeler, Helen Hills , Henry Kolod. Nieces & Nephews: Christine Gunning. Survivors: Nieces & Nephews: Janice Bogner, Edward Hills, Susan Sprada. Funeral Arrangements: Amigone Funeral Home, Inc., Tonawanda Chapel, New York. Services: St. Timothy's Church. Notes: Retired employee of Buffalo Children's Hospital. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: KUMINSKI, HELEN C. (NEE LIPINSKI) Date of Death: May 6, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Husband: Edward E. Parents: Frances and Frank Lipinski. Siblings: Chester, Anna Kawczynski, Ted, Frank Jr., Casimir. Survivors: Children: Edward, Barbara Kwandrans, Diane, Patricia Orzeszek. Siblings: Mary. In-laws: Bernice Kuminski. Funeral Arrangements: Orlowski-Pietszak Funeral Home, New York. Services: Precious Blood Church. Interment: St. Matthew's Cemetery. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: LANDON, MICHAEL H. JR. Date of Death: May 5, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Wife: Sophie E. Survivors: Children: Valerie Feldman, Richard, Margaret Cherry, Sharon LaCombe, Barbara Croker. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: LINDSEY, EDWARD G. Date of Death: April 30, 2000 Of: Grand Island, New York and Punta Gorda, Florida Pre-deceased by: Wife: Helen (nee Lang). Children: John W. Lindsey. Parents: Wilton J. and Cecilia Lindsey. Siblings: Wilton Lindsey. Survivors: Wife: Mary (nee Vaughan). Children: Peter, Richard, Robert, James, Anne Lindsey, Patricia Durlak. Daughter-In-Law: Carole Lindsey Potter. Stepchildren: Lee Vaughan, Maureen Straight, Mary Elizabeth Cosgrove, Theresa Vaughan Cherubin, Thomas Vaughan. Siblings: Robert. Funeral Arrangements: Kaiser Funeral Home, Grand Island, New York. Services: St. Stephen's Church. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: LEWIS, ALEX Date of Death: May 3, 2000 Survivors: Wife: Catherine T. (nee Taylor). Funeral Arrangements: Thomas T. Edwards Funeral Home, Buffalo, New York. Services: Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Buffalo, New York. Interment: St. Matthew's Cemetery, West Seneca, New York. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: MADIGAN, JOHN R. Date of Death: May 6, 2000 Of: Kenmore, New York. Pre-deceased by: Wife: Elizabeth (nee McMahon). Siblings: Daniel, Edward, Patricia Madigan. Survivors: Children: Rev. John R. Madigan, O.M.I., Dennis, Timothy. Grandchildren: Ryan, Rachel, Evan. Siblings: Clifford, William, Mary Anne Holtz. Funeral Arrangements: Lester H. Wedekindt Funeral Home Inc., Buffalo, New York. Services: Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church. Notes: Member of the Harry E. Crosby Post No. 2472. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: MAHONEY, MARY M. Date of Death: May 4, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Parents: Frances R. and Jerome C. Siblings: Mildred Kelley, Joseph, Walter. Survivors: Siblings: Sister Margaret Mahoney OSF. Funeral Arrangements: Sieck & Mast Funeral Home, Inc., West Seneca, New York. Services: St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church. Notes: Member of the St. Ambrose Altar & Rosary Society, Catholic Daughters Msgr. Baker Court 1043, St. Amborse & St. Martin's Senior Citizens, volunteer of Mercy Hospital, retiree of Ford Motor Co. BSP. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: MALONE, MARGUERITE M. Date of Death: May 4, 2000 Age: 98 Pre-deceased by: Husband: John. Children: Kathleen. Survivors: Children: Dr. Paul Malone. Grandchildren: Kelly Ann, Suzanne, Maureen. Funeral Arrangements: H. E. Turner Funeral Home. Services: Infant of Prague Church, Buffalo, New York Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: MINARDI, LORETTA M. (NEE BENNETT) Date of Death: May 5, 2000 Of: Cattaraugus Indian Reservation. Survivors: Children: Luane Boushie. Grandchildren: Brandon Boushie, Kyle, Cameron, Kalie Cook. Siblings: Alberta Williams, James Bennett Jr. Funeral Arrangements: Wentland Funeral Home, North Collins, New York. Notes: Member of American Legion Auxiliary Iroquois Post #1587. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: MISTRETT, FRANCES D. (NEE VILARDO) Date of Death: May 3, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Husband: Joseph. Survivors: Children: Joseph B. Grandchildren: Marcy & Allison Mistrett, Lissa August. Great-Grandchildren: Tyler and Madeleine. Funeral Arrangements: Roberts and Dengler Funeral Home, E. Amherst, New York. Services: St. Benedict's Church. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: MUCCI, OTTAVIA (NEE TRENTADUE) Date of Death: May 5, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Husband: Michael T. Survivors: Children: Thomas, Linda Clark. Siblings: Marie Christiano. Funeral Arrangements: Amigone Funeral Home, Tonawanda, New York. Services: St. Edmund's Church, Tonawanda, New York. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: MURSZEWSKI, CELIA J. (NEE MAJEWSKI) Date of Death: April 8, 2000 Of: Cheektowaga, New York. Pre-deceased by: Husband: Chester C. Survivors: Children: Fred, Christine Jozwiak, Sue Klaus. Grandchildren: James D., Cliff J., and Shane Jozwiak, Amanda Ellis, Kevin, Timothy Candice Murszewski. Great-Grandchildren: Joshua, Shyanne. Memorial Arrangements: Smith-Weismantel Funeral Home, Inc., Springville, New York. Services: Resurrection Roman Catholic Church, Cheektowaga, New York. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: NORMAN, IRENE R. (NEE STANDAERT) Date of Death: May 5, 2000 Of: Hamburg, New York. Survivors: Husband: Harold. Children: Martha Baker, Robert, Denise Osban, Shirley Cappola, Paul. Funeral Arrangements: Donald M. Demmerley Funeral Home, Inc., Hamburg, New York. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: NOWAK, EDMUND W. Date of Death: May 4, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Wife: Irene (nee Mazurkiewicz). Siblings: Raymond. Sister-In-Law: Alfreda Krzak. Survivors: Children: Rosemary Kasperek, Michelle Tehranisa. Siblings: Stella Barton. Funeral Arrangements: Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home, Inc., New York. Services: St. John Kanty Church. Interment: St. Adalbert Cemetery, Lancaster, New York. Notes: Member of the Adam Plewacki American Legion Post, VFW Post 8113, Former U.S. Navy Seabees Division. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: OWCARZ, MICHAEL G. Date of Death: May 6, 2000 Of: West Seneca, New York. Pre-deceased by: Siblings: John, Frank, Walter, Joseph, Vincent, Andrew, Caroline Hyland. Survivors: Wife: Joan (nee Ehlert). Children: Donald, Michele Wojcik, Holly Sobczak. Siblings: Nellie McKewon, Mary Zabinski, Stanley. Funeral Arrangements: Hoy Funeral Home, Inc., West Seneca, New York. Services: St. Bonaventure Church. Notes: Retired from National Fuel Gas. Post Commander of V.F.W. Post No. 1488 in Hamburg, New York. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: PARKER, HINES G. Date of Death: May 2, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Parents: Frank & Constance Fuller. Siblings: Walter Parker, Ruth Knerr. Survivors: Siblings: Cecelia Resetarits. Sister-in-law: Betty Parker. Funeral Arrangements: Urban-Amigone Funeral Home. Services: Immaculate Conception Church, E. Aurora, New York. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: PEASE, COLOMBINA (NEE COLA) Date of Death: May 6, 2000 Of: Newfane, New York. Pre-deceased by: Husband: Frank. Son-In-Law: Raymond Taylor. Siblings: Frank, Mario and Joseph Daddario, Mary Del Principe. Survivors: Children: Mary Lou Taylor. Grandchildren: Mark. Great-Grandchildren: Emily Grace Taylor. Funeral Arrangements: Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home, Inc., Newfane, New York. Services: Our Lady of the Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Wilson, New York. Interment: Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: POLUS, BETTY G. (NEE JOHNSTON) Date of Death: May 5, 2000 Of: Cheektowaga, New York. Pre-deceased by: Husband: Carl T. Children: William F. Devine. Survivors: Grandchildren: Patty Lynn Snyder, John C. Devine. Great-Grandchildren: Madeline Cait Devine. Friend: John Lempke. Siblings: Claire Tabor, Ethel Kruzicki, Leona Azia, Coreen Johnston-Pinto, Karen Range, John and Kenneth Johnston. Funeral Arrangements: Melvin J. Sliwinski Funeral Home, New York. Services: Queen of Martyrs Church. Interment: St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Pine Ridge Road, Cheektowaga, New York. Notes: Member and past president of Pvt. Leonard Post Jr. Post VFW No. 6251 Ladies Auxiliary. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: RITTLING, MARGERY C. (NEE CONWAY) Date of Death: May 5, 2000 Survivors: Husband: Mark F. Children: Margaret M. Richardson, Mark F. Jr., Elizabeth S., C. Craig. Funeral Arrangements: George J. Roberts and Sons, New York. Services: St. Mark's Church. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: RUHLAND, MARGARET H. (NEE HANLEY) Date of Death: May 6, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Husband: Charles. Children: Dwight. Survivors: Grandchildren: Gary Ruhland. Great-Grandchildren: Kristina Ruhland. Siblings: Tom Hanley, AliceRoucke, Mary J. Ruhland. Funeral Arrangements: Urban-Amigone Funeral Home, 3645 Genesee St., Cheektowaga,New York. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: SELBERT, JUDITH T. Date of Death: May 5, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Siblings: Robert Selbert. Survivors: Children: Dara Ulm, Amy Sands. Grandchildren: Andrew, T.J. Siblings: Bud, Larry, Gerry Oddo. Funeral Arrangements: Pacer Funeral Home, 2275 George Urban Blvd, Depew, New York. Services: Mother of Divine Grace Church, Cheektowaga, New York. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: SMITH, EMMA L. (NEE KOCH) Date of Death: May 5, 2000 Of: West Seneca, New York. Pre-deceased by: Husband: Charles N. Children: Harriett Flierl. Siblings: Christine Schutt, Carl, William, Henry, Fred. Survivors: Children: Shirley Heimburg, Earl C. Siblings: Ruth Geising, Gladys Benzel. Funeral Arrangements: Hoy Funeral Home Inc., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, New York. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: SPRINGER, LUCINDA F. (NEE BUSHLEY) Of: West Seneca, New York. Date of Death: April 30, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Husband: Bernard S. Survivors: Children: Bernard, Richard N. Funeral Arrangements: Paul A. Kloc Blossom Chapels Inc., Clinton St., West Seneca, New York. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: STUFF, JOHN H. Date of Death: May 2, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Siblings: William Stuff. Survivors: Wife: Jerri M. Children: Kenneth, John, Gary. Grandchildren: Elizabeth, Patrick Stuff. Siblings: Robert, Mary Jane Able, Florence Stedem, Sally Siskar. Funeral Arrangements: C. Mertz & Son Funeral Home Inc., Englewood Ave., New York. Services: St. John the Baptist Church, Englewood Ave., New York Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: TRAINA, DOLORES T. (NEE BERG) Date of Death: May 6, 2000 Pre-deceased by: Siblings: Eugene, Arthur, Mary, Arlene Survivors: Children: Barbara Runfola, John, Joseph, Linda. Siblings: Edward, Melvin, Victor. Funeral Arrangements: James E. Grace Funeral Home Inc., 335 Ontario St., New York. Services: St. Amelia's Church, 210 St. Amelia Dr., Tonawanda, New York. Notes: Cook for the Eudist Fathers. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: TROUBLEFIELD, MILDRED Date of Death: May 3, 2000 Funeral Arrangements: H. Alfred Lewis Mortuary, Inc., New York. Services: Gethsemane Baptist Church, 55 Grape St., Buffalo, New York. Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, New York. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: TURNER, RICHARD W. Date of Death: May 2, 2000 Survivors: Wife: Hazel (Mapes). Children: Susan Holzschuh, Shelley T. McGarry. Grandchildren: Kirsten, Melinda. Memorial Service: Highland-Ely Parker Lodge #835 F.&A.M., Main St. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: WABIK, ANTHONY P. Date of Death: May 4, 2000 Pre-Deceased by: Wife: Irene D. (nee Pieczynski). Survivors: Wife: Children: Shirley Hornyak, Paul A. Grandchildren: Matthew, Scott, Kimberly, Steven, Elizabeth. Funeral Services: Nightengale Funeral Home, 1884 South Park Ave., New York. Services: Church of the Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, 1885 South Park Ave. New York. Interment: St. Matthew's Cemetery, 180 French Road, W. Seneca, New York. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: WEBSTER, SOPHIE V. Date of Death: May 6, 2000 Pre-Deceased by: Husband: Hugh. Parents: Anna & Joseph Urban. Siblings: Mary Urban, Stanley, Leo, Walter, Anna Nowicki, Josephine Ptak. Survivors: Siblings: Angeline Schwendler, Harriet Urban, Frank, Jean Pawarski. Funeral Services: Pietszak Funeral Home, 806 Clinton St., Buffalo, New York. Services: SS. Rita and Patrick Church Roman Catholic Church, 102 Seymor St., Buffalo, New York. Interment: St. Adalbert Cemetery, Cheektowaga, New York. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: WEISS, L. LEONARD M.D. Date of Death: May 5, 2000 Pre-Deceased by: Wife: Maureen Jones Weiss. Survivors: Children: Gregory, Simon, Emma. Siblings: Irene Barak, Gloria Smith. Funeral Arrangements: Beach-Tuyn Funeral Home, 5541 Main St., Williamsville, New York. Services: Private Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: WELCH, LEROY Date of Death: May 5, 2000 Survivors: Wife: Alice Marie (nee Eilenberger). Children: Sharon Wilson. Grandchildren: Christopher, Craig. Funeral Arrangements: Amigone Funeral Home. Services: St. Gregory the Great Church, 250 St. Gregory Ct., Williamsville, New York. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: WISE, CHARLES D. Date of Death: May 3, 2000 Pre-Deceased by: Wife: Misao. Survivors: Children: Charles H., Stephen L., Nancy L., Gary D. Services: Private. Notes: Army veteran of WWII, Korean Conflict. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: YERRY, MARABELLE (NEE WALSH) Date of Death: May 6, 2000 Pre-Deceased by: Husband: Alfred T. Survivors: Children: John, Dean, Wayne, Gilbert. Siblings: Dolores Wilson. Funeral Arrangements: Barron-Miller Funeral Home Inc., 3025 William St., Cheektowaga, New York. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Decedent: ZGLINICKI, IRENE (NEE CZARNIAK) Date of Death: May 4, 2000 Pre-Deceased by: Husband: Alfred T. Survivors: Husband: Edward. Children: Edward C., Joan Fiegl, Kathleen Pawlak, Louise Chester. Siblings: Leon Czarniak. Sisters-in-law: Peggy and Sophie Czarniak. Funeral Arrangements: Matthew C. Okoniewski Funeral Home Inc., 1168 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga, New York. Church: The Apostle Church. Obituary Date: May 7, 2000, Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York. Buffalo News Obituaries for the Year 2001 Deceased: AIGNER, HELEN V. (NEE HARDIE) Passed Away: March 20, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Siblings: Robert. Survivors: Husband: Howard A. Children: Arthur, John. Grandchildren: Melissa Martin, Jason, Amy and Michael Aigner. Great Grandchildren: Peter & Timothy Martin. Siblings: Arthur. Services: Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1084 Lovejoy St., Buffalo, New York Arrangements: Michael A. DiVincenzo Funeral Home, 1122 Lovejoy St., Buffalo, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: AITKEN-AFFLECK, MARY (NEE HAYES) Of: Grand Island, New York (formerly Niagara Falls, New York). Passed Away: March 24, 2001 Age: 92. Pre-deceased by: Husbands: Daniel Aitken, Alexander Affleck. Survivors: Children: Elaine Hildebrandt, Joyce Sulgit, John Affleck. Arrangements: Otto Redanz Funeral Home Lasalle Park Chapel, 2215 Military Rd., Niagara Falls, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 25, 2001, page B-6. Deceased: ALEXANDER, INEZ Of: Buffalo, New York. Passed Away: March 20, 2001 Arrangements: Memorial Chapels of Buffalo, 66 East Utica St., Buffalo, New York. Interment: St. Matthew's Cemetery. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 25, 2001, page B-6. Deceased: AMBS, MARIE E. Of: Amherst, New York Passed Away: March 20, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Husband: Alfred J. Survivors: Children: Richard, Joanne Diehl, William A. Siblings: Richard Paufler. Services: St. Benedict's Roman Catholic Church, 1317 Eggert Rd., Amherst, New York Arrangements: Dietrich Funeral Home, 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: ARENA, ANTHONY Of: Depew, New York Passed Away: March 23, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Children: Patricia Lewandowski. Survivors: Wife: Rose (nee Monafo). Children: Judy Loukatos, Peter, Russell. Siblings: Mary Pietruszka, Herman. Services: St. James Church, 496 Terrace Blvd., Depew, New York. Arrangements: Edward J. Cichon Funeral Home, 4929 Broadway, Depew, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 25, 2001, page B-6. Deceased: ARNOLD, WILLIAM R. Passed Away: March 22, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Parents: Laurence Arnold. Survivors: Wife: Cynthia A. (nee Bennett). Children: William Jr., Daniel, Suzanne, Kathleen Hoock. Step-Children: Jeffrey, Jean Glaser, Michelle Rohauer, Michael Glaser. Parents: Rita Sullivan. Siblings: John, Lawrence. Services: Joseph K. Quinn Funeral Home Inc., 192 Abbott Rd., New York, and St. Martin's Church. Arrangements: Thomas J. Kelleher. Notes: Member of the Bricklayers Local #45, the K of C Msgr. Nash Councis #3875, Director of Transplant Support Group. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 25, 2001, page B-6. Deceased: BAISCH, HERMAN KARL Passed Away: March 15, 2001 Survivors: Wife: Sarah. Step-Children: Richard Scibetta (Los Angeles CA), Siblings: Eugene (Millville, NJ). Services: Florida Interment: Acacia Park Cemetery, Pendleton, New York. Notes: Former Wheatfield Town Justice. Retired design engineer for Durez Plastics in North Tonawanda. Member of the New York Magistrates Assn., Niagara County Magistrates Assn., the Police and Judges Assn. Of Niagara County. Served in the U.S. Navy Reserves. Member of St. Martin's Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-6. Deceased: BAJOREK, STELLA V. Of: Blasdell, New York Passed Away: March 20, 2001 Age: 90. Pre-deceased by: Parents: Thomas & Mary Bajorek. Siblings: Frances Dudczak. Survivors: Siblings: Marie Dudczak, Julius, Emily Kowalczyk, William J., Balbina T Jarzembowski. Services: Colonial Memorial Chapels Inc., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna. Church: St. Hyacinth Roman Catholic Church, 253 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, New York. Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lackawanna, New York Notes: Graduate of University of Buffalo. Retired Lackawanna Librarian. Member of the Dominican Monastery, St. Hyacinth Altar and Rosary Society, Carmelite Monastery, OLV Homes of Charity, Lackawanna Historical Association, Father Justin Rosary Hour, The Christophers and the Ladies of Charity. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5 & E-6. Deceased: BALISTRERI, AL J. Of: Cardinal Court, Kissimmee, Fl. Passed Away: March 18, 2001 Age: 74. Survivors: Wife: Catherine (Kissimmee, Fl.). Children: John W. Klaiber (Beaver Creek, Oh), Suzette Klaiber (Kissimmee, Fl). Siblings: Frances (Kissimmee, Fl.), Elanor Petkovsky. Arrangements: Grisom Funeral Home & Crematory, Florida. Notes: Born in Buffalo. Moved to Florida in 1990. Former Manager at Treadway Inn, Batavia, New York. Army Veteran of WWII. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 25, 2001, page B-6. Deceased: BARBER, EDWARD J. Passed Away: March 24, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Wife: Helen (nee Pfeifer). Survivors: Children: Edward. Arrangements: Amigone Funeral Home, Inc., 2600 Sheridan Dr., Tonawanda, New York. Services: Blessed Sacrament Church, 1029 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 25, 2001, page B-6. Deceased: BARKER, WILLIAM F. Passed Away: March 23, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Wives: Bridget (nee Fallon), Doris (nee Bernard). Survivors: Children: Brian, Maureen Barth, Paul, Kathleen Urso, Patricia Maritato. Siblings: Frank. Arrangements: Amigone Funeral Home, Inc., 2600 Sheridan Dr., Tonawanda, New York. Services: Blessed Sacrament Church. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 25, 2001, page B-6. Deceased: BARNUM, RUTH M. Of: Cherry Hill, New Jersey (formerly Buffalo, New York) Passed Away: March 20, 2001 Age: 85. Survivors: Husband: Clifton G. Children: Gary, Connie Gurrola (Ramona, CA). Siblings: Carl (Whittier CA), George, Roger. Helen Livingston. Church: Carlton United Methodist Church, 1196 Archibald Rd., Waterport, New York. Interment: Lynhaven Cemetery. Notes: Former employee of Harrison Radiator, Lockport, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-6. Deceased: BEAMAN, EVELYN Born: June 16, 1909 (Union, South Carolina) Parents: Frank Hodge and Ola Washington. Passed Away: March 22, 2001 (suddenly) Pre-deceased by: Husband: Goodridge Beaman. Nieces and Nephews: Edward Gist. Survivors: Siblings: Elnora Gist. Nieces and Nephews: Earl D. Gist, Laura Gist, Frank Gist, Cynthia Gist. Church: St. Martin DePorres Roman Catholic Church, 555 North Hampton, Buffalo, New York. Ph (716) 892-0528 Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery, The Rosewood Mausoleum. Arrangements: Memorial Chapels of Buffalo, 66 East Utica St., Buffalo, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 25, 2001, page B-6. Deceased: BENOIT, ALBERT N. Of: Sun City Center, Florida (formerly Lockport, New York). Passed Away: March 18, 2001 Age: 79 Survivors: Wife: Renee (nee Kapperich). Children: John, Peter, James (Boca Raton, Florida), Charlene Murray, Katherine (Birmingham, MI), Patricia Battipaglia, Renee Bailey, Michele Caroccio. Services: Colonial Memorial Chapels Inc., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna. Church: St. Mary's Catholic Church, 5 Saxton St., New York. Notes: Retired employee of Harrison Radiator. WWII veteran Army Corps of Engineers. Member of the Lockport Elks Club, Tuscarora Club, Lockport Town and Country Club, American Legion. President of the Harrison G9 Management Club. Member of the Society of Plant Engineers. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-6. Deceased: BINKO, ALBERT J. Of: West Seneca, New York Passed Away: March 20, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Siblings: Elizabeth Schall, Edward Binko, Victoria Pulsinki. Survivors: Wife: Hilda M (nee Phair). Children: Alan, Martha Prebish. Misc.: Katie. Siblings: Helen Prange. Arrangements: Hoy Funeral Home Inc., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, New York. Church: Ebenezer United Church of Christ, 630 Main St., West Seneca, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: BOUGH, NORMA (NEE SELLS) Passed Away: March 24, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Husband: Francis R. Survivors: Children: Sharon Lee Belair, Ronald F. Church: St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church, 1140 Abbott Rd. Notes: Retired teacher of West Seneca Central School District. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 25, 2001, page B-6. Deceased: BRADY, PAUL J. JR. Age: 50 Of: North Tonawanda Passed Away: March 23, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Parents: Paul J. and Mario V. (nee Bronschidle). Survivors: Wife: Susan J. (nee Urbaniak). Children: Paula J. Grantham (U.S. Navy), Patricia J. (U.S. Navy), Julia P., Paul J. Brady III. Grandchildren: Trevor W. Grantham, Brady M. Grantham, Paige Marie Brady. Siblings: Daniel M., Linda, Mary Ann Snyder. Arrangements: John O. Roth Funeral Home, Inc., 25 William St., Tonawanda, New York. Church: St. Albert the Great Roman Catholic Church, 800 Niagara Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 25, 2001, page B-6. Deceased: BRANDON, SHARON L. Age: 55 (short illness) Passed Away: March 20, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Siblings: Christopher Brandon. Survivors: Children: Arminta J., Julia Medley, Shamecca Pilgram, Avion Gaillon, Keone Pilgram. Siblings: Earlie Brandon Jr. (Norwalk CA). Church: First Timothy Missionary Baptist Church, 1467 Genesee St., Buffalo, New York. Notes: Head cook for Buffalo Public School #37. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 25, 2001, page B-6. Deceased: BRAYMAN, HENRIETTA F. Of: Hamburg, New York Passed Away: March 21, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Children: Bonnie Zawierucha. Survivors: Children: Bruce. Grandchildren: Gwendolyn & Melissa Brayman, Michael & Daniel Zawierucha. Arrangements: Donald M. Demmerley Funeral Home Inc., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, New York. Notes: Registered Nurse at OLV Hospital. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: CALLAHAN, AGNES C. Of: Buffalo, New York Passed Away: March 24, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Parents: Thomas & Veronica (nee Kempel). Siblings: Harold. Survivors: Siblings: Thomas, Ethel, Viola Vaccarelli. Nieces & Nephews: Veronica Szczepaniak, Margaret Sidford, Karen Rhodes. Arrangements: Barron-Miller Funeral Home Inc., Cheektowaga, New York. Ph (716) 893-3620. Church: Blessed Sacrament Church, 1029 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, New York. Notes: Volunteer worker for RSVP since 1974. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 25, 2001, page B-6. Deceased: CERA, ROBERT W. Of: Buffalo, New York Passed Away: March 20, 2001 Survivors: Friend: Mildred Hernandz. Children: four sons, one daughter, two brothers, four sisters, seven grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements: Peter K. Leslie Funeral Home, 580 South Park, Buffalo, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: CHAMBERLIN, FULTON K. Passed Away: March 21, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Wife: Grace (Steinbach). Children: Fulton C. Siblings: William, Walter. Survivors: Children: David. Siblings: Florence Mercurio. Arrangements: Amigone Funeral Home (Tonawanda Chapel) Church: St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, Brighton and Fries Rd., New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 25, 2001, page B-6. Deceased: COLVIN, PAUL F. Of: Arizona (formerly Clarence, NY) Passed Away: March 21, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Parent: Anna (nee Voluse). Survivors: Parents: Earl. Siblings: James, Martha Belokon, Karin Kelleher. Arrangements: Urban Brothers Funeral Home, Inc., 6685 Transit Road, East Amherst, New York. Church: Faith United Church of Christ, 1300 Maple Rd., Amherst, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 25, 2001, page B-5. Deceased: CONKLIN, LAVERNE B. Passed Away: March 19, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Wife: Marie B. (nee Foote). Siblings: Richard. Survivors: Children: Jean, Richard, Beth Cario. Misc: eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. Siblings: Irving. Arrangements: Zurbrick-Amigone Funeral Home, 5615 Broadway, Lancaster, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: CORAH, NORMAN L., Ph.D Of: Williamsville, New York Passed Away: March 21, 2001 Survivors: Wife: Patricia A (nee Laney). Children: Norman L. Jr., Joseph L. Grandchildren: Kathryn, Erin, Nicholas, Ann. Siblings: Donald E. Arrangements: Roberts & Dengler Funeral Home, 8630 Transit Road, E. Amherst, New York. Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, New York Notes: Retired professor in the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. Developed the Corah Dental Anxiety Scale. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: COSTANZO, THOMAS J. Passed Away: March 24, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Parent: Joseph. Siblings: Sharon. Survivors: Mother: June. Siblings: Gerald, Jo Ann DeStefano, Ronald, Bruce, Patricia, Nancy Bessire. Arrangements: Kolano Funeral Home, 396 Amherst St., Buffalo, New York. Church: Holy Spirit Church. Interment: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Tonawanda, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 25, 2001, page B-6. Deceased: COYNE, SHAWN K. Passed Away: March 20, 2001 Survivors: Wife: Molly (nee Kelly). Children: Melissa Lidburg, Amy Watson, Michelle Watson. Grandchildren: Cole. Siblings: Thomas, Robert. Arrangements: Nightengale Funeral Home, 1884 South Park Ave., Buffalo, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: COZZA, ANNA M. (NEE FRANK) Of: Lackawanna, New York. Passed Away: March 22, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Husband: Mario. Parents: Simon & Rose Frank (Sharon, PA). Survivors: Children: Shirley A. Welsh, Rose S. Lewis. Arrangements: Colonial Memorial Chapels Inc., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, New York. Church: St. Anthony's Church. Notes: Member of the Altar & Rosary. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 25, 2001, page B-6. Deceased: CWIKLINSKI, EUGENIA J. (NEE STEIN) Pre-deceased by: Husband: Frank. Children: Eugene, Leonard. Survivors: Children: Francis, Richard, Patrick, Mary Romanczak. Misc: eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, three sisters, two brother, nieces and nephews. Arrangements: Kazmierczak Funeral Home Inc., 3640 Clinton St. West Seneca, New York. Services: St. Barnabas Roman Catholic Church, 2049 George Urban Blvd., Depew, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: CZAJKOWSKI, VIRGINIA Passed away on: March 21, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Parents: Walter J. & Stasia Czajkowski. Survivors: Friends, Relatives. Arrangements: Lombardo Funeral Home Inc., 102 Linwood Ave, Buffalo, New York. Ph (716) 886-5363. Interment: St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Pine Ridge Road, Cheektowaga, New York. Ph (716) 892-9135. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: CZARNIAK, CELIA P. (NEE PAZDA) Age: 98 ½. Pre-deceased by: Husband: Frank. Children: Maryann. Grandchildren: Carole Ingram, Siblings: Walter Hyhorowicz. Survivors: Children: Stanley, Henry, Florence Sowa. Grandchildren: Joan Hutchins, Gary, Carol, Alan, Dennis, Kathy Beach, David Sowa. Great-grandchildren: 16. Great-Great Grandchildren: 10. Siblings: Irene Powalowski, Helen Rupec, Mary Skapik, Alfred Pazda. Arrangements: Kazmierczak Funeral Home Inc., 3640 Clinton St., Cheektowaga, New York. Ph (716) 677-2727. Services: Fourteen Holy Helpers Roman Catholic Church, 1345 Indian Church Rd., W. Seneca, New York. Ph. (716) 674-2374. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: DiFRANCESCO, DOMENIC Passed away on: March 21, 2001 Survivors: Wife: Darlene Maxim DiFrancesco. Children: Janine M. Parents: John & Amelia Rosati DiFrancesco. Siblings: Catherina and Ezio (Pennsylvania). Arrangements: Beach-Tuyn Funeral Home Inc., 5541 Main St., Williamsville, New York. Ph (716) 632-1174. Services: St. John Marin Maronite Roman Catholic Church, 2040 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville, New York. Ph. (716) 634-0669. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: DOLE, ELIZABETH M. (NEE LEICHT) Of: Blasdell, New York. Passed away on: March 23, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Husband: Francis. Siblings: Joseph. Survivors: Siblings: Catherine Rayburg, John, Helen Rybka. Arrangements: John J. Kaczor Funeral Home Inc., 3748 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, New York. Services: Our Mother of Good Counsil Church. Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery. Notes: Member of Catholic Daughters of America Court #1311. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 25, 2001, page B-6. Deceased: DWYER, JOHN FRANCIS Passed away on: March 23, 2001 Survivors: Wife: Cynthia (nee Brown). Children: Benjamin R., Daniel P., Susannah B. Gentes. Siblings: Joseph C, William (Orlando, FL) Arrangements: Amigone Funeral Home Inc., 5200 Sheridan Dr., Amherst, New York. Services: St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church, Maple Rd., Amherst, New York. Interment: Cortland, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 25, 2001, page B-6. Deceased: EIN, GERTRUDE Age: 94 Of: Hallandale, Florida. Passed away on: March 18, 2001 Survivors: Greta & Richard Berkson, Sue & Harold Benjamin, nieces and nephews. Services: Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: EMERSON, JAMES M. Of: Hamburg, New York. Passed away on: March 19, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Parents: Stanley & Pearl Briscoe Emerson. Survivors: Wife: Kimberly M. Scott. Children: Rachel L. Doucette, Matthew L.. Siblings: Linda Wright, Gordon. Arrangements: Heimburg-Addison Funeral Home Inc., 262 N. Main St., Angola, New York. Ph (716) 549-1100. Services: St. Matthew's United Church of Christ, 5289 McKinley Pkwy., Hamburg, New York. Ph (716) 649-1532. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: FATTA, COLLEEN M. (NEE ISCH) Of: Tonawanda, New York. Passed away on: March 20, 2001 Survivors: Husband: Richard J. Children: Kathleen, Michelle. Parents: William & Shirley Isch. Siblings: Gerald, William, Kenneth, Kathleen. Parents-In-Law: Ernest & Ann Fatta. Sister-in-law: Barbara & David Fatta. Nieces & nephews: Rachael, Patrick, Zachary. Arrangements: Greco Funeral Home Inc., 2909 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore, New York. Ph (716) 874-4400. Services: St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 1085 Englewood Ave., Kenmore, New York. Ph (716) 873-1122. Interment: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 4000 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore, New York Ph (716) 873-6500. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: FAULKNER, MACK N. Passed away on: March 16, 2001 Survivors: Siblings: James, Shirley Caldwell, Eleanor Workman, Rita Parks, Louis, Gloria, Delores Rutherford. Arrangements: Memorial Chapels of Buffalo & Cremation Services, 66 East Utica St, Buffalo, New York. Ph (716) 882-5310. Interment: St. Matthew's Cemetery, 180 French Rd., West Seneca, New York Ph (716) 822-1960. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: FLETCHER, PHYLLIS CECILIA (NEE KENNEDY) Passed away on: March 19, 2001 Arrangements: United Memorial Funeral Home, 3272 Bailey Ave., Buffalo, New York. Ph (716) 862-9837. Services: St. Martin DePorres Church, 555 North Hampton, Buffalo, New York. Ph (716) 892-0528 Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Delaware Ave., Buffalo, New York Ph (716) 885-1600. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: FOY, EDWARD E. JR. Of: Cheektowaga, New York Passed away on: March 20, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Parents: Edward Sr. & Margaret Foy. Survivors: Siblings: Ellen Mruk, Linda Bojanek. Arrangements: Melvin J. Sliwinski Funeral Home, 85 George Urban Blvd., Cheektowaga, New York. Ph (716) 894-1772. Interment: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 800 Pine Ridge Rd., Cheektowaga, New York Ph (716) 892-6600. Notes: Vietnam Veteran. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: FRANCIS, CLARENCE M. Passed away on: March 20, 2001 Survivors: Wife: Irene (nee Mazurkiewicz). Children: Paul, Wayne. Grandchildren: Benjamin, Marlee. Arrangements: Pacer Funeral Home Inc., 2275 George Urban Blvd., Depew, New York. Ph (716) 681-7078. Services: St. Barnabas Roman Catholic Church, 2049 George Urban Blvd., Depew, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: GARTLER, EDITH E. (NEE COSENTINO) Of: Eggertsville, New York Age: 74 Passed away on: March 20, 2001 Survivors: Husband: Robert C. (DDS). Children: Pamela Righter, Mary Jo Boardman (Duxbury, MA). Grandchildren: Edward Righter, Alexander Boardman. Siblings: Mary Samwebber (Naples, FL), Eleanor Walsh (Auburn, NY). Arrangements: Schlager Funeral Home Inc. Services: Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, 30 Lamarck Dr., Amherst, New York. Ph (716) 839-1430 Interment: St. Joseph's Cemetery, Auburn, New York. Notes: Member of the Women's Dental Guild. Former employee of Bell Aircraft. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: GOULD, MARY ELEANOR (NEE CALL) Passed away on: March 20, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Siblings: Ronald Call. Survivors: Husband: Victor E. Children: Mary Ellen Faltisco, Earl P. Grandchildren: Chelsea, Ethan, Victoria. Siblings: Patrick Call. Arrangements: Nightengale Funeral Home, 1884 South Park Ave., Buffalo, New York. Services: St's Rita & Patrick Roman Catholic Church, 938 E. Eagle, Buffalo, New York. Ph 856-5790. Interment: St. Matthew's Cemetery, 180 French Rd., West Seneca, New York Ph (716) 822-1960. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: GUGINO, MICHAEL Age: 38 Passed away on: March 13, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Nieces & Nephews: Billy Gugino Jr. Grandparents: Charles & Josephine Gugino, Delbert & Mary Herkimer. Survivors: Children: Jessica Carver. Parents: Robert Gugino Sr, Joyce Gugino-Grisanti. Siblings: Robert Jr., William. Nieces & Nephews: Charlie, Joey, Anthony, Andrew, Ashley. Arrangements: John E. Roberts Funeral Home. Hertel Ave., Buffalo, New York. Services: St Margaret's Roman Catholic Church, 1395 Hertel Ave., Buffalo, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: HALEY, GEORGE B REV. Of: Town of Tonawanda, New York. Passed away on: March 20, 2001 Age: 71 Pre-deceased by: Nieces & Nephews: Billy Gugino Jr. Grandparents: Charles & Josephine Gugino, Delbert & Mary Herkimer. Survivors: Wife: Carol G. (nee Gustafson). Children: Jill Ann Haley Cullen (Reading PA), Glenn B. Haley. Grandchildren: Rachel, Rebecca and Julia Haley. Dana, Graham and Risa Cullen. Arrangements: Shepard Brothers Funeral Home, 10690 Main St., Clarence, New York. Services: Kenmore United Methodist Church, 32 Landers Rd., Kenmore, New York. Interment: Clarence Fillmore Cemetery. Notes: A United Methodist minister for 35 years. A minister at United Methodist churches in Rome, New York, Orchard Park, Westfield, Clarence, Trinity United Methodist Church of Grand Island, Harris Hill United Methodist Church. A member of the board of directors of the Beechwood Homes. Graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College and the School of Theology of Boston University. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5 & E-6. Deceased: HALL, ROBERT CLIFFORD Of: Orchard Park, New York Passed away on: March 18, 2001 Age: 58 Survivors: Children: Jeffrey (Florida), Kevin (Florida). Parents: Eleanor A. Siblings: Michael H. Memorial Service: Amigone Funeral Home 569 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga. Notes: Employee of Shanor Electric Supply. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: HANLEY, DOROTHY C. (NEE BANKS) Passed away on: March 20, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Husband: Escar Elvin Hanley. Siblings: Erma Scheese, Leona Sharrar, Lillian Flood, Mildred Olsen, Elma Rose. Survivors: Children: Bill, Pat Tomaka, Becky Buda, Ken. Grandchildren: Michelle Doster, Jeffrey, Brian, Stacy, Matthew, Karoline. Great Grandchildren: Kayla, Gabrielle. Siblings: Edward. Arrangements: Amigone Funeral Home, Tonawanda, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: HENRY, MARGARET Passed away on: March 17, 2001 Arrangements: Thomas T. Edwards Funeral Home, 995 Genesee St., Buffalo, New York. Services: New Zion Baptist Church, 318 High St., Buffalo, New York. Interment: Concordia Cemetery, 438 Walden Ave., Buffalo, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: IRVING L. HEUBUSCH Of: Silver Springs, New York Passed away on: March 20, 2001 Age: 23 Survivors: Parents: Judy Dusing, Dale. Siblings: Amy, Vicki. Grandparents: Louis and Nancy Reisdorf. Services: Weeks Funeral Home, 123 N. Maint St., Warsaw, New York. Interment: Elmwood Cemetery, Silver Springs, New York. Notes: Employed at Lapp Insulation, Leroy, New York. U.S. Air Force from 1996-1999. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: HOFFERT, CARMELIA S. Passed away on: March 20, 2001 Of: City of Tonawanda, New York. Survivors: Husband: William J. Children: William J. D., Peter A., Catherine E, Dominic. Grandchildren: Nicole, Kristen, Andrew William, Alexandra, Meghan, Elizabeth, Natalie, Andrew George. Siblings: Stephen Sinicropi, Mary Cutrona. Arrangements: Lester H. Wedekindt Funeral Home Inc., 3290 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, New York. Services: St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, S4263 St. Francis Dr., Athol Springs, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: HOWE, HELEN Passed away on: March 20, 2001 Survivors: Children: Bernard Howe Jr., Nancy Englebert. Daughter-in-law: Joyce Howe. Eight grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren. Pre-deceased by: Children: Donald Howe. Arrangements: Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, Lockport, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: JANETAKOS, ELEANOR Of: Orchard Park, New York. Passed away on: March 19, 2001 Survivors: Siblings: Stavroula Matos, James, Thomas, Angeline. Pre-deceased by: Siblings: Penelope Janetakos. Parents: Elsie & George. Services: Private Arrangements: Joseph K. Quinn Funeral Home Inc., 6170 West Quaker Rd., Orchard Park, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: KARGUL, SOPHIE (NEE NIECPIEL) Of: Cheektowaga, New York. Passed away on: March 21, 2001 Survivors: Siblings: Anna Pokornowski, Florence Wantuch, Walter Niecpiel, Edward, Irene Grzelewski, Max Kurzel. Pre-deceased by: Husband: Henry. Siblings: Anthony Nieczpiel, Helen Oleski, Leo, Helen. Arrangements: Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga, New York. Services: St. Josephat Roman Catholic Church, William & Peoria Ave., Cheektowaga, New York. Interment: St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Pine Ridge Road, Cheektowaga, New York. Notes: Member of the K of C Father Justin Justinettes and the parish singers. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: KELLY, JANEEN M. Passed away on: March 20, 2001 Survivors: Children: Nicholas J. Parents: John C and Jeanette Rostelli Kelly. Siblings: John Jr. (California), James Michael, Joseph Thomas. Nieces & Nephews: Brandon, Phillip, Ashley. Arrangements: Dengler & Roberts Funeral Home, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, New York. Services: St. Timothy's Church. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: KOBEE, LORETTA J. (NEE GENZ) Passed away on: March 20, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Husband: Elmer. Children: Norma Baker. Survivors: Children: Robert Kobee. Arrangements: Urban-Amigone Funeral Home. Services: Private. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: KRZEMIEN, JOSEPHINE S. (NEE WRAZIN) Of: Castile, New York. Age: 82 Passed away on: March 20, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Husband: Edward H. Survivors: Children: Rosemary, Virginia Mosher, Nancy Surtel, Jack, Michael, Ronald. Siblings: Helen Wrazin (Of Oregon), Julia Konieczny, Mary Marziarz. Arrangements: Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw, New York. Services: St Mary's Church, 23 Church St., Silver Springs, New York Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery. Notes: Owner of Silver Springs Dairy Bar and Laundromat. Began the Calories and Conversation Program. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-6. Deceased: KUZNIA, ADAM P. Of: Town of Tonawanda, New York. Age: 85 Passed away on: March 19, 2001 Survivors: Wife: Alice (nee Bojarski). Children: Camille Starck, Marilynn Nowicki, Joan A., Paul J. Arrangements: Greco Funeral Home, 2909 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore, New York. Services: St Andrew's Catholic Church, Elmwood Ave., Tonawanda, New York Interment: Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum of Mount Olivet Cemetery, Tonawanda, New York. Notes: Retired tinsmith for Harrison Radiator, Lockport, New York. Graduate of Riverside High School. Member of the Ensminger Investment Club. Member of St. Andrew's Ushers Club and the St. Florian's Social & Athletic Club. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-6. Deceased: LEVY, JEAN (NEE MITNIK) Passed away on: March 19, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Husband: Ralph A. Survivors: Children: Sonya C. Swain (Watkinsville, GA), Albert R (El Cirito, CA). Siblings: Madelyn Litvak (Sherman Oaks, CA), Esther Brownstein. Interment: Elmlawn Cemetery, 3939 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, New York. Arrangements: Delaware Park Memorial Chapel, Inc., 2141 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: LEWIS, GAIL L. (NEE PRICE) Of: Eden, New York. Passed away on: March 6, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Parents: George Price. Siblings: Gregory. Survivors: Husband: Thomas N. Children: Thomas Jr., Tamara Carvotta, Tracy. Parents: Louise Mecca. Siblings: Linda Hinton, Donald. Services: Eden United Methodist Church. Notes: Member and past co-president of Eden United Methodist Women. Arrangements: Laing Funeral Home Inc. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: LEWKUTZ, GERTRUDE T. (NEE NOWAKOWSKI) Of: Cheektowaga, New York. Passed away on: March 21, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Husband: John Lewkutz, Joseph Biniaszewski. Children: Patricia Gorski. Siblings: Bernard, Frank Nowakowski. Survivors: Children: Alice Adamczyk, Robert, Michaline, Joseph Biniaszewski, Christine Czajkowski, Carol Tucholski. Siblings: Ida Mikolajczyk, Louis, Florence Grzedzicki. Services: Resurrection Church. Arrangements: Barron-Miller Funeral Home Inc., 3025 William St., Cheektowaga, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: MATTHEWS, JOHN A. JR. Of: Holland, New York. Passed away on: March 20, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Parents: John Sr. Survivors: Wife: Margaret M. (nee Galuzzi). Parents: Shirley (nee Hess). Siblings: Carol Leary, James. Nieces & Nephews: Jason Leary, James Jr. Matthews, Caitlyn Matthews. Arrangements: Lombardo Funeral Home, 3060 Abbott Rd., New York. Interment: Hillcrest Cemetery. Notes: Nickname: "John Boy" Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: METZGER, MARTIN C. Passed away on: March 20, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Wife: Rita (nee Burger). Survivors: Children: Robert, Judith Wollmuth, Marjorie Stock, Martin J., Susan Swagler, Joseph. Arrangements: James W. Cannan Funeral Home, 3155 Orchard Park Rd., New York. Services: St. Bonaventure Church. Notes: Member of the Seneca Hose Fire company. Member of the Erie County Volunteers Fireman's Association. Retired from Worthington Pump Corp. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: MIETLOWSKI, ALAN D. Of: Cheektowaga, New York. Passed away on: March 21, 2001 Age: 34 Survivors: Parents: Henry and Barbara Steins Mietlowski. Siblings: Susan Waliczek, Sandra Lodowski, Pam Fischer. Arrangements: Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga, New York. Services: Resurrection Church. Interment: St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Pine Ridge Rd., Cheektowaga, New York. Notes: Owner of Phoenix Rising Bookshop (internet). Graduate of St. Mary's High School, Lancaster, New York. Graduate of ITT Tech, Getzville, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: MILLEVILLE, ELIZABETH C. (NEE HASELEY) Of: Lewiston, New York. Passed away on: March 20, 2001 Age: 88 Birth date: May 13, 1912. Pre-deceased by: Parents: Edward and Ella (nee Williams) Haseley. Husband: Martin G. Milleville. Siblings: Erwin Haseley, Christine Pfohl. Survivors: Children: James (Plymouth MI), Susan Dunbar (Aurora OH), Marilyn Ruppel, Carol Moll. Arrangements: DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Rd., Wheatfield, New York. Services: St Peter's Lutheran Church, Walmore Rd., Wheatfield, New York. Interment: St. Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery. Notes: Quilt maker for Lutheran World Relief. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: MONIN, JOYCE E. (NEE BRINKEL) Of: Holland, New York. Passed away on: March 20, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Husband: John E. Siblings: E. Willard Brinkel, Alice Griffin. Survivors: Children: John A. Grandchildren: Lisa DiGiacomo, Tricia Elvers, John E. Monin. Great-Grandchildren: Grace, Travis, Lindsay, Michael. Arrangements: Paul A. Kloc Blossom Chapels, Inc., 4680 Clinton St., W. Seneca, New York, ph (716) 668-5666). Services: Fourteen Holy Helpers Roman Catholic Church, 1345 Indian Church Rd., W. Seneca, New York. Ph. (716) 674-2374. Notes: Member of the Holland Senior Citizens. Graduate of Buffalo State Teachers College. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: NEVLOCK, JULIA (NEE ZAHARKIN) Of: Clarence, New York. Passed away on: March 20, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Siblings: Sophie Roeske, Ann Elbers, Marie Jendrian, John Zaharkin. Survivors: Husband: Walter E. Siblings: Jean Dworzanski, Irene Podsiadlo. Arrangements: Saber Funeral Home, 549 Oliver St., N. Tonawanda, New York, (716) 692-0271. Services: Nativity Roman Catholic Church, 4375 Harris Hill Road, Williamsville, New York. Notes: Retired from Columbus McKinnon. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: OVERHOLT, CHRISTINE A. (NEE SCHULTZ) In: Huntsville, Alabama. Formerly from: Lancaster, New York. Passed away on: March 20, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Parents: Charles Schultz. Siblings: David and Kathleen Schultz. Survivors: Husband: Dr. Darwin D. Children: Keith, Kristopher, Karen Nestorowicz, Kelly. Grandchildren: Summer, Isabelle, and Luke Nestorowicz. Parents: Edna Schultz. Siblings: Nancy Morningstar, Janice Dolbo. Arrangements: Loomis Offers & Loomis. Services: Winchester Community Church, 909 Harlem Rd., W. Seneca, New York. Notes: Retired from Columbus McKinnon. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: PETRO, EVELYN I. (NEE SHADE) Of: Derby, New York. Passed away on: March 21, 2001 Survivors: Husband: Paul F. Children: Lynne Anderson, Bruce P., Larry E., Kathleen Mathewson, Scott L. Siblings: Merlin Shade. Arrangements: Schiavone Funeral Home, Inc., 8434 No. Main St., Angola, New York. Services: First Church of Evans, Derby, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: QUINN, THOMAS F. SR. Of: West Seneca, New York. Passed away on: March 20, 2001 Age: 78. Pre-deceased by: Wife: Irene (nee Bradley). Survivors: Children: Thomas F. Jr., Kevin, Colleen Damon, David. Grandchildren: Jennifer, Erin, & Kevin Quinn, Kelly & Kara Damon. Siblings: Margaret Sutton, John, Mary Tubridy, Monica Barton, Robert (Chicago IL), Kathleen Kolerski, Paul (Chicago, IL). Arrangements: Hoy Funeral Home Inc., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, New York. Services: Queen of Heaven Church, 4220 Seneca St., West Seneca, New York. Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lackawanna, New York. Notes: Member of American Legion Post No. 735. WWII veteran, U.S. Army Air Forces.. Retired employee of the railroads. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5 & E-6. Deceased: ROGALSKI, ALFREDA H. (NEE JERZEWSKI) Passed away on: March 21, 2001 Age: 78 Pre-deceased by: Siblings: Victor Jerzewski. Survivors: Husband: Theodore. Children: Theodore J., Victoria Shabosky, Melanie, Timothy, Thomas, Christine Horn, Anthony, Annette McLaughlin. Siblings: Daniel Jerzewski, Eleanor Miller. Arrangements: Amigone Funeral Home Inc., 560 Cleveland Dr., New York. Services: St. James Church. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: SAGLIBENE, BETTY S. (NEE GIMBRONE) Of: Clearwater, Florida Passed away on: March 17, 2001 Pre-deceased by: Parents: Jr. J.P. Gimbrone & Clara Lamy. Husband: Joseph J. Children: Salvatore. Siblings: Carmella Krepps. Survivors: Children: Claire F. Thompson. Daughter-in-law: Gail Schott. Siblings: Louis. Grandchildren: Margret Thompson, Mark Saglibene, Rebecca Saglibene, Rebecca Saglibene, Sam Schott. Great-Grandchildren: Jacob Schott. Services: St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Clearwater, Florida. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: STAHL, EARL C. Of: City of Tonawanda Age: 85 Passed away on: March 20, 2001 (birthday) Pre-deceased by: Parents: Reuben W. and Anna H. Siblings: Myra Plant, Reuben Stahl. Survivors: Wife: Helen M. (nee McNeillie). Children: Jean H. Heaton, Nancy C. Ricketts. Grandchildren: Rebecca J. Heaton Rockwell, Joel R. Heaton, Michael J. Ricketts, William T. Ricketts. Great-Grandchildren: Isaiah R. Heaton. Siblings: Doris Heylmun, Albert F. Sister-in-law: Annette Stahl. Services: Salem United Church of Christ, City of Tonawanda, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: STAWICKI, AGNES (NEE SKIBINSKI) Of: Sloan, New York. Passed away on: March 20, 2001. Pre-deceased by: Husband: Norbert. Siblings: Dorothy Switalski, Frank Majchrzak. Survivors: Nieces & Nephews: Frank Switalski, Kerry Switalski, Susan Kopp, Timothy Kopp, Emily Kopp. Cousins: Joanne Czajkowski, Lawrence Ronald. Arrangements: Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga, New York. Services: St. Andrew's Church. Interment: St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Pine Ridge Rd., Cheektowaga, New York. Notes: Former employee of Westinghouse. Member of the Parish Rosary Society. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: STEWART, HOWARD R. Of: East Aurora, New York. Passed away on: March 21, 2001. Pre-deceased by: Wife: Marguerite D. (nee Croft). Siblings: Lyle, Harold. Survivors: Children: Robert L., James H., Sandra E. Spratling, Terry A. Siblings: Mabel Ball. Arrangements: F. E. Brown Sons Funeral Home Inc., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: STUFF, ROBERT J. Of: Tonawanda, New York. Passed away on: March 20, 2001. Pre-deceased by: Wife: Audrey N. Siblings: William, John. Survivors: Children: Joanne Maurer, Judith Bzibziak, Douglas, James. Siblings: Mary Jane Able, Florence Stedem, Marion Siskar. Arrangements: Hamp Funeral Home Inc., Adam & Seymour, Tonawanda, New York. Notes: Submarine Service Veteran of WWII. Starter at Beaver Island Golf Course. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: UNVERDORBEN, SANDRA L. Age: 51 Passed away on: March 20, 2001 (suddenly). Survivors: Husband: Ronald. Children: Ronald II, David. Parents: Ken & Marge Roloff. Siblings: Barb Amling, Judy Yount. Services: Faith Lutheran Church, 1230 Bowen Rd., Elma, New York. Arrangements: Kenneth Howe Funeral Home. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: VanREMMEN, NANCY J. (NEE NASSOLY) Passed away on: March 21, 2001. Pre-deceased by: Siblings: Nadine Keenen. Survivors: Husband: James. Children: Elizabeth, Timothy, Joseph, Jeanne Schaller, Julie. Siblings: Kathleen Walters. Services: St. Teresa's Church. Arrangements: Thomas H. McCarthy Funeral Home, 1975 Seneca St., New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: WAGNER, GEORGIA R. (NEE TITUS) Of: Pendleton, New York. Passed away on: March 20, 2001 (unexpectedly). Age: 73 Pre-deceased by: Siblings: Howard Titus. Survivors: Husband: Richard. Children: Donna Halperin (Anaheim CA.), Eric, Alan. Grandchildren: Michael, Robert, Renee, Peter. Siblings: Betty Miniszewski. Arrangements: Urban Brothers Funeral Home, Inc., 6685 Transit Road, East Amherst, New York. Interment: Acacia Park Cemetery, Pendleton, New York. Notes: Member of Wendleville Senior Citizens. Member of the Pendleton Historical Society. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5 & E6. Deceased: WALSH, AGNES E. (NEE DOYLE) Passed away on: March 20, 2001. Pre-deceased by: Husbands: William Walsh, Joseph Busshart, Fred Stellrecht. Children: Fed Stellrecht. Survivors: Step-children: James, Howard, Helen, and John Busshart, Mary, Beltz, William Walsh, Rose Mary Gilmore. Arrangements: Thomas H. McCarthy Funeral Home, 1975 Seneca St., New York. Services: St. Teresa's Church. Notes: Member of St. Teresa's Women's Club. Member of the St. Margaret of Scotland Guild. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: WOJCINSKI, CLARA M. (NEE KUREK) Of: Cheektowaga, New York. Passed away on: March 20, 2001. Pre-deceased by: Husband: Joseph. Siblings: Stanley Kurek. Survivors: Siblings: Agnes Witulski. Arrangements: Paul A. Kloc Blossom Chapels, Inc., 4680 Clinton St., W. Seneca, New York, ph (716) 668-5666). Services: St. Gabriel's Church. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: WOYTILA, ANNA M. (NEE KORBAS) Of: North Tonawanda, New York. Passed away on: March 21, 2001. Pre-deceased by: Husband: John. Survivors: Children: Joseph, John, Helen Favorite. Arrangements: Colonial Memorial Chapels Inc., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5. Deceased: ZIMA, STANLEY Of: Concord, North Carolina (formerly Depew, New York). Passed away on: March 17, 2001. Pre-deceased by: Wife: Frances (nee Dudek). Siblings: Joseph, Alfred, Helen Hoyt, Sophie Ratynski. Survivors: Children: Stanley, Gary. Grandchildren: Cheryl, Thomas Bielat, Ian Kuhn. Siblings: Emily Crane, John, Irene Ayala. Sister-in-law: Wanda Gniewecki, Jenny Dudek. Brother-in-law: Eugene Dudek. Arrangements: Edward J. Cichon Funeral Home, 4929 Broadway, Depew, New York. Services: St. James Church, 496 Terrace Blvd., Depew, New York. Source: Buffalo News Obituaries, March 22, 2001, page E-5.