BUFFALO NEWS OBITUARIES (2001), ERIE, NEW YORK

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Buffalo News Obituaries for the Year 2001

Deceased:  ALBERT, AUDREY (NEE KOCH)
Passed Away:  March 25, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Francis X.
Survived by:  Children:  Judy Piskun, Thomas.  Grandchildren:  Sarah Piskun, Marie Albert.  
Arrangements:   Dietrich Funeral Home, 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page A-6.

Deceased:  BADDING, VERONICA (NEE JUCHNOWSKI)
Of:  Formerly of N. Tonawanda, New York.
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Victor F.  Children:  Catherine E.
Survived by:  Children:  Victor G., Mary Doctor.  Grandchildren:  John and Michael Badding, Mark Dustin Doctor.  Great-Grandchildren:  Edward, Catherine K., Michael R., Margaret E. Badding.
Arrangements:   C. Mertz and Son Funeral Home Inc., 911 Englewood Ave., Tonawanda, New York.
Church:  St. Albert the Great Roman Catholic Church, 1520 Kingston Ave., N. Tonawanda, New York.  Ph (716) 694-0540.
Notes:  Aka "Verna".
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page A-6.

Deceased:  BANKS, DENNIS E., SR.
Passed Away:  March 25, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:   Parent:  Edward.
Survived by:   Children:  Diana, Dennis Jr., Michael.  Parent:  Ann (nee Decker).  Siblings:  David J., Deborah Schukraft.  Friend:  Victoria Keim.  
Arrangements: Loomis Offers & Loomis Memorial Chapel, 1820 Seneca St., W. Seneca, New York
Notes:  Vietnam War veteran.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page A-6.

Deceased:  BISBING, LORRAINE (NEE RICHLINE)
Of:  Snyder, New York
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Survived by:  Husband:  Clyde.  Children:  Craig (Alden, NY).  Grandchildren:  Brad, Denise Jakubowski.  
Arrangements:  The Charles Meyer Funeral Home, Inc., 13228 Broadway, Alden, New York. Ph (716) 937-7411.
Notes:  Member of Eastern Star Beulah Chapter #176.
Interment:  Bethlehem, PA.  
Source:  Buffalo News, March 26, 2001, page D-4.

Deceased:  BOWLES, VARIAN E.  (NEE KELLY)
Of:  Castile, New York (Wyoming County)
Passed Away:  March 25, 2001.
Age:  79.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Ernest L.
Survived by:   Children:  Ronald (Perry, NY), Rodney (Perry, NY), Robin (Castile, NY).  Siblings:  Betty Wollcott (Perry, NY).  
Arrangements:  Harmon-Watson Funeral Home, 35 N. Main St., Castile, New York.
Interment:  Prospect Hill Cemetery, Perry Center. 
Notes:  Member of the Auxiliary of Wallace-Jeffers Post, American Legion.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page B-10.

Deceased:  BYSTRAK, ESTELLE (NEE KONIECZKI)
Of:  Cheektowaga, New York
Passed Away:  March 21, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Peter.
Survived by:    Children:  Dolores Myers, Jeanette Batycki, Maria and Carlia Yarington.  Siblings:  Mary Strauch.  
Arrangements:  Urban Brothers Funeral Home, Inc., 6685 Transit Rd., E. Amherst, New York. 
Church:  St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, 1700 N. French Rd., Getzville, New York.  Ph (716) 688-9143.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page A-6.

Deceased:  CHISM, SCOTT J.
Of:  Niagara Falls, New York
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Age:  25.
Survived by:  Wife:  Attalissa (nee Breeding).  Children:  Kelsey Lynn, Caleb Benjamin.  Parents:  James D. and Marureen (nee Redden).  Siblings:  Timothy.  Grandparents:  Gladys Redden.    
Arrangements:  Hardison Funeral Homes, Inc., North 4th and Ridge St., Lewiston, New York. 
Notes:   Petty Officer 2nd Class in the U.S. Coast Guard.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 26, 2001, page D-4.

Deceased:  CHRISTNER, KENNETH W. EdD
Of:  Bradenton, FL.  Formerly of Eden, New York and North Carolina.
Passed Away:  March 26, 2001.
Age:  72.
Survived by:  Wife:  Connie (nee Potter).  Children:  Patricia Rager (Fredonia, NY), Scott (Bloomington, Ill.), Glenn (Hamburg, NY).   Siblings:  James (Allentown, PA), Robert (Berryville, VA).   
Memorial Service:  Oak Forest United Methodist Church, 11461 Old US Hwy 52, Winston Salem, North Carolina. 
Notes:   Superintendant of Pine Valley Central Schools, 1966-1973 and Eden Central Schools 1973-1983.
Born in Minersville, PA.  Army veteran of  WWII.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page A-6 and March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  CIVELLO, IGNATIUS
Of:  Kenmore, New York.
Passed Away:  March 26, 2001.
Survived by:  Wife:  Nina (nee Perrello).  Children:  Roslyn Terranova, Diane Allessandra, Marie.  Grandchildren:  Nina, Tommy, Phillip, Christina, Luke, Kaitlyn.    
Arrangements:  Lester H. Wedekindt Funeral Home, Inc., 3290 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, New York.
Church: St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, 33 Victoria Blvd., Kenmore, New York.
Notes:   Aka "Iggy".  Chaplin of the Harry E. Crosby VFW Post 2472.  Usher at St. Paul's RC Church.  Veteran of WWII.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page A-6.

Deceased:  DEARBORN, CARL
Of:  Gasport, New York (Niagara County).  Formerly of Girard, PA and Lockport, NY.
Passed Away:  March 23, 2001.
Age:  82.
Survived by:  Wife:  Guelda (nee Dugan).   Children:  David (Lockport, NY), Mark Sr. (Appleton, NY), Christopher (Olcott, NY).  Step-Children:  David Dingle (Middleport, NY).   Siblings:  Lillian Dattilo (Youngstown, NY), Jean Branch (Lockport, NY), Elmer Artman (Punxsutawney, PA), Leo (Lockport, NY), Milton (Ransomville, NY).     
Arrangements:  Sherrie-Bream Funeral Homes, 4521 Main St.,  New York. 
Notes:   Retired from the Canal Division of the state Dept. of Transportation.  Army Veteran of WWII.  Attended Barker Assembly of God Church.  Member of the Disable American Veterans.  Member of the Clute Phillips Post 938 and the American Legion in Middleport, NY.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 26, 2001, page D-4.

Deceased:  DEVOE, KENNETH
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Survived by:  Wife:  Nancy (nee Manderscheid).  Children:  Mark.   Siblings:  Francine Hulburt, JoAnne Banzhaf.    
Arrangements: Pacer Funeral Home Inc., 2275 George Urban Blvd., Depew, New York.  Ph (716) 681-7078.
Church:  Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2311 George Urban Blvd., Depew, New York.
Notes:  Aka "Pete".
Source:  Buffalo News, March 26, 2001, page D-4.

Deceased:  EASTLAND, HARRIET G.
Of:  Alden, New York
Passed Away:  March 22, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Carlton.  Children:  Lois Orchard.
Survived by:  Children:  Kenneth.
Church:  Alden Presbyterian Church, 13298 Broadway,  Alden, New York.
Arrangements:  The Charles Meyer Funeral Home, Inc., 13228 Broadway, Alden, New York. Ph (716) 937-7411.
Notes:  Nickname:  Hattie
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  EDWARDS, ROBERT J.
Passed Away:  March 23, 2001.
Survived by:  Wife:  Heather A. (nee Nenno).  Children:  Carolyn Peracciny, Jennifer Hammett.  Siblings:  Mary Lou Hidy.
Arrangements: Amigone Funeral Home, Inc., 2600 Sheridan Dr., Tonawanda, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  FALCONE, ANTHONY R.
Of:  Youngstown, New York.
Passed Away:  March 25, 2001.
Age:  68.
Survived by:  Wife:  Helen "Tootsie" (nee Cooper).  Children:  Anthony R. II (Youngstown, NY), Frank A. (Youngstown, NY), Joseph (Niagara Falls, NY), Sherry Bailey (Youngstown, NY).
Arrangements:  M.J. Colucci & Son Funeral Chapel, 468 19th St., Niagara Falls, New York.
Church:  St. Bernard's Catholic Church, 218 Hinman St., Niagara Falls, New York.
Notes:  Aka "Bib".  Retired from Taibi Brothers Concrete Co., Niagara Falls, New York.   U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War.  Member of Teamsters Local 449.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page B-10.

Deceased:  FERREBY, CHRISTOPHER
Of:  Fairport, New York (Monroe County)
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Grandparent:  Arthur S. Jenkin.
Survived by:  Wife:  Amy.  Children:  Tyler.  Parents:  Kathleen Jenkin, Thomas Ferreby.  Step-children:  Richard DiPaolo.  Step-parents:  Brenda Ferreby.  Siblings:  Michael, David, Matthew, Jennifer.  Grandparents:  Richard Ferreby, Philomenia Jenkin.
Arrangements:  Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, Egypt Location, 7501 Pittsford-Palmyra Rd., Fairport.
Church:  Fairport United Methodist Church.
Interment:  White Haven.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page A-6.

Deceased:  FLACHS, KAMILIO (M.D.)
Passed Away:  March 20, 2001.
Survived by:  Wife:  Marguerite (nee Buhlman)  Siblings:  Lina Sommer (New York City).  Nephew:  Dr. Mark Sommer (New York City).
Arrangements:   John E. Roberts Funeral Home,  Hertel Ave., Buffalo, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  FLETCHER, JUNE J. (NEE DUROCHER)
Passed Away:  March 15, 2001.
Church:  Assumption Church Rectory Chapel, 435 Amherst St., Buffalo, New York.
Arrangements:   Kolano Funeral Home, 396 Amherst St., Buffalo, New York. 
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  FRECHETTE, VAN DERCK
Of:  Alfred, New York.  Formerly of Ottawa Ont., Canada, Illinois.
Passed Away:  March 21, 2001.
Age:  85.
Survived by:  Wife:  Sarah "Sally" (nee Houghton).  Children:  Kate Forshee (Rochester, NY), Jude (Alfred, NY), William (Chittenango), Derck (Rochester, NY), Chris (Rochester, NY)  Siblings:  William (Toronto, Canada).
Church:  Christ Episcopal Church, Hornell, New York.
Notes:  Professor emeritus of ceramic science in the school of Ceramic Engineering and Materials Science at Alfred University.  Former research physicist at Corning Glass Works.  Author of books and scientific publications in his field.  An honorary member of the Swedish Royal Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  FRITSCH, AUSTIN H.
Of:  Buffalo, New York.
Passed Away:  March 15, 2001.
Survived by:  Wife:  Ruby M. (nee Huskey).  Children:  Roger H. (Leroy, NY), John Michael (Tonawanda, NY).  Grandchildren:  Roger M. (Corning, NY), Christine M. Kitto (Plattsville, WI), Andrew C. (Corning, NY), Robert J. (Leroy, NY).  Great-Grandchildren:  Trevor, Cheyanne.  Siblings:  Ralph, Beatrice Sickler.
Services:  Link-Fox Company, Inc., 355 Grant St., Buffalo,  New York. 
Notes:  Trustee at Prospect Baptist Church.  Decorated veteran of WWII, with a purple heart.  Member of the VFW Post #1369.  Retired from Hanna Furnace.
Interment:  Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 26, 2001, page D-4.

Deceased:  GLEASON, CONSTANCE F. (NEE URBAN)
Of:  Cheektowaga, New York.
Passed Away:  March 25, 2001 (suddenly).
Pre-deceased by:  Children:  William.
Survived by:   Husband:  William.   Children:  Toni Kowal, Patrick.  Grandchildren:  Michael and Brian Kowal, Brandon Gleason.  Siblings:  Edward F. Urban, Francis Urban.
Arrangements: Melvin J. Sliwinski Funeral Home, 85 George Urban Blvd., Cheektowaga, New York.  Ph (716) 894-1772.
Church:  St. John Gualberts Church.
Interment:  St. Adalbert's Cemetery. 
Notes:   Teacher's aid for Poplar Street Academy.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page A-6.

Deceased:  GLOSEK, CHARLOTTE M. (NEE DOMBEK)
Of:  Buffalo, New York.
Passed Away:  March 22, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Edward J.  Parents:  Joseph and Agnes (nee Burek) Dombek.
Survivors:  Children:  Edward, Dorothy Szymanski, Virginia Granica.
Church: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 134 Heath Rd., Colden, New York.
Interment:  St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Pine Ridge Rd., Cheektowaga, New York.
Arrangements: Lombardo Funeral Home, 3060 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  GRAHAM, JOHN J. JR.
Of:  Barker, New York (Niagara County).  Formerly of Lockport, New York (Niagara County).
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:   Wife:  Shirley (nee Pettit).  Siblings:  James Gordon.
Survivors:  Children:  Jeri Ernest (Newfane, NY), James (Williamsville, NY).  Grandchildren:  Theresa D'Onofrio, Christopher, Randall, James Graham.  Jason, Jeffrey Ernest.  Erika Kyser.  Siblings:  Beatrice Green, Helene Kennedy.  
Arrangements:  Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home, Inc., 2670 Main St., Newfane, New York.
Interment:  Cold Spring Cemetery, Lockport, New York.
Notes:  Aka "Jack".
Source:  Buffalo News, March 26, 2001, page D-4.

Deceased:  GRANT, ADA
Passed Away:  March 19, 2001.
Church:  First Shiloh Baptist Church, 15 Pine St., New York.
Arrangements: Alfred Lewis Mortuary Inc., 968 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  GUERCIO, SAMUEL J.
Of:  Kenmore, New York.
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001 (unexpected illness).
Age:  81.
Pre-deceased by:  Grandchildren:  John Livingston.  Siblings:  Charles, Anthony, Joseph.
Survivors:  Children:  Joan Livingston (Tonawanda, NY).  Grandchildren:  Lisa, Amanda.  Siblings:  Steve.  Friends:  Sandra Ulinski
Church: St Andrew's Catholic Church, 1525 Sheridan Dr., Tonawanda, New York
Arrangements: Greco Funeral Home Inc., 2909 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore, New York.  Ph (716) 874-4400.
Interment:  Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Tonawanda, New York.
Notes:  Nickname:  "Sammy G.".  Army Veteran of WWII.  Member of Carpenters Union Local #9.  Member of the Musicians Union.  Drummer, band leader of his group "The Sammy G. Group".
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6 & March 26, 2001, page D-5.

Deceased:   HAIN, LINDA L. (NEE LAUFER)
Of:  Kenmore, New York.
Passed Away:  March 25, 2001.
Age:  48.
Pre-deceased by:   Parents:  Charles and Dorothy Laufer.
Survivors:  Husband:  Joseph.  Children:  Jonathan (Kenmore, NY).   Siblings:  Richard Laufer (Seminole, FL).  Aunt:  Frieda Sheppard.
Arrangements:  Lester H. Wedekindt Funeral Home, Inc., 3290 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, New York.
Church:  First United Methodist Church, 332 Baynes, Buffalo, New York.
Interment:  Elmlawn Cemetery, Tonawanda, New York.
Notes:  Librarian at Mill Middle School, Williamsville, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page A-6 and March 28, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  HAMM, VIVIAN L. (NEE LEONARD)
Of:  West Seneca, New York.
Passed Away:  March 23, 2001.
Age:  76.
Survivors:  Husband:  Donald L.  Children:  Nancy Pankow (W. Seneca, NY), William (Orchard Park, NY).  Siblings:  Robert Leonard (Ohio).  Grandchildren:  Heather, John Pankow, Corey Wilson, Adam & Benjamin Hamm.
Church: Ebenezer United Church of Christ, 630 Main St., West Seneca, New York.
Arrangements: Loomis Offers & Loomis Memorial Chapel, 1820 Seneca St., W. Seneca, New York.
Notes:  A Christian lay leader.  Deacon, elder, president of the Gleaners Women's Org..  Church secretary of St. Paul's United Church of Christ.  Past president of the South Buffalo Ecumenical Assn.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6 & March 26, 2001, page D-5.

Deceased:  HEDWIG, JOSUPEIT (NEE KREBSTEKIES)
Of:  Ohio (formerly of Koenigsberg, E. Prussia and Orchard Park, New York).
Passed Away:  March 26, 2001.
Age:  92.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Hugo.  Children:  Harold G.  Parents:  August and Frederike (nee Bajor) Krebstekies.  Siblings:  Kurt.
Survivors:   Children:  Kuno A (Amherst, OH).
Arrangements:  Hempel Funeral Home, 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst, Ohio.
Interment:  Woodlawn Cemetery, 4443 S. Buffalo St., Orchard Park, New York.
Notes:  Born 09/08/1908 in Koenigsberg, E. Prussia.  Arrived in the U.S. in 1952.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page A-6 and March 28, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  HEFERLE, CARMELLA (NEE PICCIRILLI)
Of:  Blasdell, New York.
Passed Away:  March 22, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Parents:  Vincent Piccirilli.  Siblings:  Eugene.
Survivors:  Husband:  Rudolf.  Children:  Gary V., Roxanne Pasquarella, Rudolph.  Parents:  Mary (nee Coviello) Piccirilli.  Siblings:  Russell, Jennie DeAngelis, Lawrence, Antoinette Smolkovich.
Church: Our Mother of Good Counsel Church, 3688 South Park Ave., Blasdell, New York.
Arrangements: Lombardo Funeral Home, 3060 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park, New York.
Interment:  Hillcrest Cemetery, 5223 Abbott Rd., Hamburg, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  HETTICH, O'PAL (NEE KELSEY)
Of:  Elma, New York.
Passed Away:  March 23, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:   Husband:  Henry C.  In-laws:  Mary Lauter, Ruth McGuigan.
Survivors:  In-laws:  John Hettich, Wilma Zimmerman, Edward Hettich.  Nieces & Nephews:  Ronald Hettich, Jeanne Brennen, John McGuigan, Joseph Zimmerman, E. Paul Hettich, James Hettich.
Memorial Service: Hoy Funeral Home Inc., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, New York.  
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  HOFFER, JAMES R.
Of:  Tonawanda, New York.
Passed Away:  March 20, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:   Parents:  Joseph Hoffer and Lucille Mur Robbins.
Survivors:  Siblings:  Margaret Kramer, Beverly Donahue, John.  Friend:  Carol Ann Lesniowski
Services:  Private.
Arrangements: Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  HOOK, CAROL ANN
Of:  Middleport, New York (Niagara County).
Passed Away:  March 25, 2001.
Age:  62.
Survivors:   Companion:  Wilbur Shafer.  Children:  Kevin, Randy, Timothy Hook and Wendy LaBarre (Sherrill, NY).  Siblings:  James LaBelle (Montgomery, AL), Donald Schmeichel.
Memorial Service:  St. Peters UCC, 1206 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, New York.
Interment:  Elmlawn Cemetery, 3939 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, New York.
Arrangements:   Wattengel Funeral Home.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page A-6.

Deceased:  HORVATITS, ROBERT J.
Of:  Blasdell, New York.
Passed Away:  March 22, 2001.
Survivors:  Wife:  Helene A. (nee Peck).  Cousins:  Horst and Vera Heinze.
Services:  Private.
Arrangements:  Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., S4199 Lakeshore Rd., Hamburg, New York.  Ph (716) 627-2919.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  JEDERMAN, CARRIE P. (NEE MUSCATO)
Of:  Town of Tonawanda, New York.
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Werner A. Jedermann.  Siblings:  Jennie Bertola, Joseph, Lawrence, Thomas.
Survivors:   Children:  Marie Webb, Walter S.  Siblings:  Pauline Vaccaro.
Arrangements: Greco Funeral Home Inc., 2909 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore, New York.  Ph (716) 874-4400.
Interment:  Elmlawn Cemetery, 3939 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 26, 2001, page D-4.

Deceased:  JOHNSON, ROSEMARY (NEE ARNO)
Passed Away:  March 22, 2001.
Age:  81.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Everett D.  Parents:  Michael & Nataliza (nee Rizzo) Arno.  Siblings:  Sam, Michael.  Friend:  Roy Pearson.
Survivors:  Children:  Nancy Daniels, Harold Gilbert, Roseanne Jackson, Natalie.  Grandchildren:  Leah, Michael, Elisha, Livvi Lu.  Siblings:  Jennie Ficarra (Utica, NY).
Services:  St. Joseph's University Heights Parish.
Arrangements:  Amigone Funeral Home, 569 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  KACZMAREK, EMILY (NEE RUDNEY)
Of:  Buffalo, New York.
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Survivors:  Children:  Mary Jane Metros, Nancy Daley.
Services: Colonial Memorial Chapels Inc., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  KAPPERMAN, SHIRLEY MAY(NEE WALSKI)
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Parents:  Archibald and Hortense (nee Dobbins).  Siblings:  Joan Glenn.
Survivors:   Husband:  Charles J. Sr.  Children:  Beverly, Charles Jr., Cheryl Murphy.  Siblings:  Dorothy McClellan, Nancy Woltz.
Arrangements:  Lombardo Funeral Home, 3060 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park, New York.
Church: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 134 Heath Rd., Colden, New York.
Interment: Hillcrest Cemetery, 5223 Abbott Rd., Hamburg, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 26, 2001, page D-4.

Deceased:  KLOCEK, CHARLES E., JR.
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Parents:  Charles Sr., and Casmira.  Siblings:  Michael.
Survivors:   Siblings:  Dorothy Pietras, Edward, Mary Bober, Angeline Trybuskiewicz, Justin (N. Dakota, Irene, Veronica Beishline.
Arrangements:  Orlowski-Amherst Funeral Home, Ph (716) 875-0662.
Church:  Assumption Church.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page A-6.

Deceased:  KRAUSE, THEODORE W.
Passed Away:  March 18, 2001 (long illness).
Pre-deceased by:  Children:  Theodore W. Jr.
Survivors:  Wife:  Helen (nee Szymanski).  Children:  Kevin T.
Services:  Private.
Arrangements:  Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., S4199 Lakeshore Rd., Hamburg, New York.  Ph.  (716) 627-2919.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  KREUZER, ROBERT T.
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Survivors:  Wife:  Lorraine H. (nee Solly).  Children:  Theodore R., Barbara, Patricia Adams, Robert F., Mary Ferenczy.
Services:  SS Peter and Paul Church.
Arrangements: Dietrich Funeral Home, 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:   LEE, FRANCES J. (NEE SCHUBERT)
Of:  Buffalo, New York.
Passed Away:  March 26, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husbands:  Joseph J. Morgante, Clifford Lee.  Parents:  George and Elizabeth (nee Erle) Schubert.
Survivors:  Children:  James R. and Joseph A. Morgante.
Memorial Services:  St. Francis of Assisi Church, 135 N. Ogden St., Buffalo, New York.
Arrangements:  Lombardo Funeral Home, City Chapel, Buffalo, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page A-6.

Deceased:   LEMKE, FLOYD A.
Of:  Buffalo, New York.
Passed Away:  March 20, 2001.
Age:  81.
Survivors:  Wife:  Frances (nee Anderson).  Children:  Carol Rowe (Akron), Lynda (Buffalo, NY).
Notes:  Born in Buffalo.  Retired from Whitmer-Jackson Lumber Co..  Army medic in WWII.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page B-10.

Deceased:  LIETZ, LORETTA R. (NEE STEGER)
Of:  Orchard Park, New York.
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Elmer A.  Siblings:  Richard Steger.
Survivors:   Children:  Lorraine L Scheier.  Grandchildren:  Kathleen M. Ross, Lynn A. Kruse, Deborah A. Oakley, Thomas P. Scheier.  Great Grandchildren:  Jessica, Weston, Stephen, Lauren, Ryan.
Services:  Nativity of Our Lord Church.
Arrangements: F. E. Brown Sons Funeral Home Inc., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  LIMINA, GIOVANNA (NEE LUMIA)
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Nicholas.   Children:  Philip.  Siblings:  Vito Lumia.
Survivors:   Children:  Matthew, Florence.  Grandchildren:  Joanne LaLayanis, Paula, Nicholas, Matthew Jr., Denise Katus.  Siblings:  Felicia Terrose, Carmela Limina, Dorothy Piccone, Celia Lumia, Teresa Lumia.
Services: St Margaret's Roman Catholic Church, 1395 Hertel Ave., Buffalo, New York.   
Arrangements:   Amigone Funeral Home, Inc., 2600 Sheridan Dr., Tonawanda, New York.
Notes:  Aka Jennie.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  MARION, FRANCIS J.
Passed Away:  March 22, 2001.
Survivors:   Wife:  Mary "Betty" (nee Mahoney).  Children:  Alyce Ann, Susan Piorkowski.  Grandchildren:  Jacob, Benjamin.
Services: St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, 1700 N. French Rd., Getzville, New York.  Ph (716) 688-9143.
Arrangements: Dengler & Roberts Funeral Home, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, New York.
Notes:  Aka Gabbie.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  MARSHALL, SHIRLEY L.
Of:  Buffalo, New York.  Formerly of Detroit, MI.
Passed Away:  March 23, 2001.
Age:  70.
Pre-deceased by:  Parents:  Wilkerson & Mollie.  Siblings:  Mollie Baskin, Betty Harper.
Survivors:   Siblings:  Carolyn M. Henry,  Stella Crawford (Los Angeles, CA), Barbara Cromer, Walter S. (Buffalo, NY), Janet Nelson (Seattle, WA), Gloria Shine (Jupiter, FL).
Arrangements:   Amigone Funeral Home Inc., 1132 Delaware Ave., New York
Interment:  Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Notes:  Retired radio operator for the Buffalo Police Dept.   Graduate of Fosdick-Masten High School and Bryant & Stratton Business Institute.  Retired Senior account clerk with the Seek educational opportunity program at Buffalo State College.  Active in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6 and March 26, 2001, page D-5.

Deceased:  MARTIN, MARY
Of:  Buffalo, New York.
Passed Away:  March 25, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Foster Parents:  Esther Kuehner.
Arrangements:   Harry A. Wedekindt Funeral Home, Inc., 280 Grover Cleveland Hwy, Buffalo, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 26, 2001, page D-4.

Deceased:  MAURIZI, JEROME J., M.D.
Of:  Grand Island, New York (Niagara County).
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Age:  75.
Cause of death:  Heart Attack.
Survived by:  Children:  Craig (Glen Rock, NJ), Keith J (Boston, Mass.).  Grandchildren:  Kirsten, Rebecca.  Companion:  Marlene Grazen (Grand Island, NY).
Arrangements:   Kaiser Funeral Home, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island, New York.
Memorial:  St. Stephen's Church, 2100 Baseline Rd., Grand Island, New York.
Interment:  Dennison Cemetery, Swoyersville, PA.
Notes:  Medical director and founder of Occupational Health, Services of Western New York.  Born in Pittson, PA.  Army veteran of WWII.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page A-6 and March 29, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  MAZUREK, JOANNE (NEE LUDERA)
Of:  Hamburg, New York.
Passed Away:  March 25, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Parent:  Francis Ludera.
Survived by:   Husband:  Adam C.  Children:  Karen Lowry, Laurie Jones.  Parents:  Carrie (nee Piotrowski).
Arrangements: John J. Kaczor Funeral Home Inc., 5453 Southwestern Blvd.  New York.  Ph. (716) 646-5555.
Church: St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, S4263 St. Francis Dr., Athol Springs, New York.
Interment:  Lakeside Memorial Cemetery.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 26, 2001, page D-4.

Deceased:  McCABE, LLOYD S.
Passed Away:  March 23, 2001.
Age:  69.
Of:  No. Tonawanda, New York.  Formerly of Mexia, TX.
Pre-deceased by:    Children:  Frederick.
Survivors:   Wife:  Mary Ann (nee Rakowski).  Children:  Michael, Daniel, Cindy, Timothy, Peggy Felger.  Siblings:  Rena "Betty" Catherman.
Arrangements:   Saber Funeral Home, 549 Oliver St., N. Tonawanda,  New York, (716) 692-0271.
Notes:  Retired from Harrison Radiator Company.  Member of the Lions Club.  Formerly a machinist for Carborundum Co.  
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6 and March 26, 2001, page D-4.

Deceased:  McCARTHY, HELEN (NEE ZIOLKOWSKI)
Passed Away:  March 23, 2001.
Of:  Buffalo, New York.
Pre-deceased by:    Husband:  James F.  Children:  Dennis.  Step-Children:  James Jr.
Survivors:    Children:  Priscilla Mazur, Joseph R., Mark L., Daniel, Jacqueline Swift, Richard, Edward "Butch".  Step-children:  Marjorie.  Siblings:  Trudy Manaher, Florence Luther.
Services:  St. Stephen's/Shrine of St. Jude Church.
Arrangements:   Joseph K. Quinn Funeral Home Inc., 192 Abbott Rd., New York.
Interment:  Holy Cross Cemetery, Lackawanna, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  McCOMBES, GAIL LOUISE
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Age:  41.
Cause of Death:  Breast Cancer.
Of:  Buffalo, New York.
Survivors:    Children:  Timothy L. Mordaunt (Buffalo, NY).  Parents:  Donald G and Florence (nee Pawlik) McCombes (Buffalo, NY).   Siblings:  Sharon Anderson (Pendleton, NY), Susan (Amherst, NY), Joseph (Amherst, NY), Lynn (Buffalo, NY), Donald A. (Buffalo, NY), Jule Tolis (Madison, CT).
Services: Blessed Sacrament Church, 1029 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, New York.
Arrangements:   Lombardo Funeral Home,  New York.
Notes:  Preschool teacher at Westminster Early Childhood Programs.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6 & March 26, 2001, page D-4.

Deceased:  McNAMEE, MAXINE M. (NEE PROUIX)
Of:  Grand Island, New York.
Passed Away:  March 23, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Daniel J. Sr.
Survivors:    Children:  Marcella Buell, Daniel J Jr., Ronald R., Robert F., Joseph M.   Siblings:  Ronald Prouix.
Memorial Services: St. Stephen's Church.
Notes:  Passed away in Fort Myers, FL.  Active in the Democratic Women's Club on Grand Island.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page A-6.

Deceased:  MEILMAN, ELINORE C. (NEE COHEN)
Passed Away:  March 25, 2001.
Age:  89.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Samuel.  Siblings:  Bernard, Harold, Heffron, Lawrence, Marvin, Paul Cohen, Lillian Swados, Selma Pleskow, Ruby Levy.
Survivors:    Children:  Dr. Jeffrey (Buffalo, NY), Stephani Wetreich (Boston MA).   
Memorial Services:   Delaware Park Memorial Chapel, Inc., 2141 Delaware Ave., New York.
Notes:  Retired Buffalo Teacher.  Born in Buffalo.  Member of Temple Beth Zion.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page A-6 and B-10.

Deceased:  MILAZZO, JOSEPHINE F. (NEE MARINO)
Of:  Depew, New York.
Passed Away:  March 25, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Russell.
Survivors:    Children:  Charles, Joseph.
Arrangements: Edward J. Cichon Funeral Home, 4929 Broadway, Depew, New York.
Church: Our Lady of Pompeii Church.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page A-6.

Deceased:  MILITELLO, FRANK P., SR.
Of:  Buffalo, New York.
Passed Away:  March 25, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Russell.  Grandchildren:  Maria.  Parents:  Salvatore and Josephine (nee Scardoni).  Siblings:  Laura Faliero, John, Nancy Gullo, Frances, Matthew, Frank.
Survivors:    Wife:  Justine (nee Del Monte)  Children:  Mary Jo, Frank P. Jr.  Grandchildren:  Michael, Melissa.  Siblings:  Jerri Brunetta.
Arrangements: Lombardo Funeral Home Inc., 102 Linwood Ave, Buffalo, New York.  Ph (716) 886-5363.
Church:   Coronation of the B.V.M. Church.
Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lackawanna, New York.
Notes:  Army veteran of WWII.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page A-6.

Deceased:  MITCHELL, JOAN N.
Passed Away:  March 20, 2001.
Survivors:    Children:  Todd (Douglasville, GA).  Grandchildren:  Imani, Elon.  Companion:  Harper Finch.  Siblings:   Donald Plummer, Loretta Johnson, Patricia Long.
Services:   New Covenant United Church of Christ, 459 Clinton St., New York.
Arrangements: Thomas T. Edwards Funeral Home, 995 Genesee St., Buffalo, New York.
Interment:  St. Matthew's Cemetery, W. Seneca, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  MORRIS, FIDELIS M. (NEE WOHLABAUGH)
Passed Away:  March 23, 2001.
Of:  Hamburg, New York.  Formerly Blasdell, New York.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Joseph.  Siblings:  Mary Dunlop.
Survivors:    Children:  Jo Ann Lorenz, Cathy Dresconko, Peter.  Grandchildren:  Charles, William and Robert Lorenz, Ed and Matt Kresconko, Peter and Michael Morris.   Siblings:   Celia Springborn, Ruth Preston, Arlene Mayes, Leila McGill, Arthur Wohlabaugh, Merl Wohlabaugh.
Services:   St. Mary of the Lake Church., New York.
Arrangements:   John J. Kaczor Funeral Home Inc., 5453 Southwestern Blvd.  New York.  Ph. (716) 646-5555.
Interment: Hillcrest Cemetery, 5223 Abbott Rd., Hamburg, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  MROZ, JOSEPHINE S. (NEE SALEMI)
Passed Away:  March 26, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Frank V.  Siblings:  Sarah L. Dascoli, George Salemi.
Survivors:    Siblings:   Thomas Salemi.  Nieces & Nephews:  Michael A Dascoli, Luanne S. Hyman.  Great-Nieces & Nephews:  Sarah, John, Michael, Tiffany, Joseph. 
Services:   Nativity of B.V.M. Church, Harris Hill, Clarence, New York.
Arrangements:   Roberts & Dengler Funeral Home, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page A-6.

Deceased:  MUGEL, ESTHER H.
Of:  Kenmore, New York.
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Age:  96.
Pre-deceased by:   Parents:  George E. and Marie (nee Koester). Nieces and Nephews:  Elaine Preischel.  Siblings:  G. Edward, Arthur.
Survivors:    Nieces and Nephews:  Carol Carter.  Great-Nieces and Nephews:  John Ferry, Janet Henterneder, Peter Halas.  Great-Great Nieces and Nephews:  Christopher and Kelly Hinterneder.
Arrangements:   Lawrence Ginnane Funeral Home, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, New York.
Interment:  Ridge Lawn Cemetery, Pine Ridge Rd., Cheektowaga, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 26, 2001, page D-4 and March 27, 2001, page A-6.

Deceased:  MULLEN, JAMES V.
Passed Away:  March 23, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:    Wife:  Margaret M. (nee Magee).   Siblings:  Ella McNamara.
Survivors:    Children:  James V., Stephen J. Patrick J.  Siblings:   Loretta Mullen, William "Moon" Mullen.
Services:  Private.
Arrangements: Thomas H. McCarthy Funeral Home, 1975 Seneca St., New York.
Notes:  Aka "Hickory".
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  OLDACH, ALMA LOUISE (NEE SUTORIUS)
Of:  Rockville, MD.  Formerly of Lockport, New York (Niagara County).
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Age:  96.
Pre-deceased by:    Husband:  Carl W. (Pastor).
Survivors:    Children:  Audrey O. Stewart (Silver Spring, MD), James Carl (Walkersville, MD).
Services:  St. Peter Lutheran Church, 4169 Church St., North Ridge, Lockport, New York.
Arrangements:  John O. Roth Funeral Home, Inc., Tonawanda, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 26, 2001, page D-4.

Deceased:  OLEWNICZAK, ARTHUR N.
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Survivors:    Wife:  Genevieve (nee Stypa).  Children:  Arthur, Carol Wadell, Arlene Krzanak, Lucille Wright.
Arrangements: Melvin J. Sliwinski Funeral Home, 85 George Urban Blvd., Cheektowaga, New York.  Ph (716) 894-1772.
Notes:  Veteran of WWII.  Member of Hank Nowak Post #45.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  OLSEN, JEAN (NEE PITTAWAY)
Passed Away:  March 25, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:   William M.  Siblings:  Elizabeth Manke, Joel Pittaway.
Survivors:    Children:  Joan Schultz.   Grandchildren:  Tamara J. Schultz, Erie A. Schultz.  Great-Grandchildren:  Katy Lynne Schultz.  Siblings:  William Pittaway.
Services:  Private.
Arrangements:  Beach-Tuyn Funeral Home, Inc., New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 26, 2001, page D-4.

Deceased:  OSTROM, ALLENE S.
Of:  Cheektowaga, New York.
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Survivors:    Step-children:  David L. 
Arrangements:   Lind Funeral Home, Inc., 805 W. Third St., Jamestown, New York.
Interment:  Sunset Hill Cemetery, Jamestown, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  PARTACZ, FLORENCE (NEE SULOWSKI)
Passed Away:  March 22, 2001.
Survivors:    Husband:  Chester Sr.  Children:  Chester, Diane Willard, Patricia Walters.  Grandchildren:  Jamie Lynn and Jennifer Marie Willard.  Siblings:  Stella Kolasz, Helen Dembski, Stanley Sulowski, Irene Blachaniec, Adeline Monaco, Jenny Scovazzo, Edward Sulowski. 
Arrangements:   Buszka Funeral Home Inc., 2005 Clinton St., Buffalo, New York.
Interment:   St. Casimir Church.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  PAWLOWSKI, STANLEY N., SR.
Passed Away:  March 25, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Wife:  Alice (nee Ratka).  Siblings:  Dorothy, Daniel.
Survivors:    Children:  Kenneth, Daniel, Stanley Jr.  Grandchildren:  Scott, Megan, Lauren, Dana.  Siblings:   Eugene. 
Arrangements: Pacer Funeral Home Inc., 2275 George Urban Blvd., Depew, New York.  Ph (716) 681-7078.
Church:  St. Peter and Paul Church.
Notes:  Member of Leonard Post VFW #6251.  Member of W. Seneca American Legion #735.  Member of Printing Pressman's Union #27.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page A-6.

Deceased:  PECKEY, ROBERT J. SR.
Passed Away:  March 26, 2001.
Arrangements:  Nightengale Funeral Home, Ph (716) 822-4371.
Notes:  Passed away in Charleston, S. Carolina.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page A-6.

Deceased:  PETRASIO, CARMELLA R. (NEE CAPPELLA)
Of:  Alden, New York.
Passed Away:  March 25, 2001.
Survivors:    Husband:  Louis.  Children:  Frank.   Siblings:  Grace DiTore, Margaret Greco. 
Arrangements:   Edward J. Cichon Funeral Home, 4929 Broadway, Depew, New York.
Church:  Our Lady of PomPeii Church.
Notes:  Member of the parish Rosary Society.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 26, 2001, page D-4.

Deceased:  PIDGEON, ALFREDA (NEE BORUSZEWSKI)
Passed Away:  March 25, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Stephen.  Siblings:  Cecelia Boruszewski, Victoria Mamott, Laura Beck, Chester Boris.
Survivors:    Children:  Bebeann Bouchard, Christine, Lynette Niabet.  Grandchildren:  Nickay Manning, Alessandra Calhoun, Jeffrey Niabet.  Great-Grandchildren:  Zachary, Caitlyn, Jessica, Scott.   Siblings:  Sophie Mamott, Jane Boris.
Arrangements:    Urban-Amigone Funeral Home, 3645 Genesee St, New York.
Church:  St. John Kanty Church.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 26, 2001, page D-4.

Deceased:  POLLINGER, ANGELA (NEE WANAT)
Passed Away:  March 23, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Henry C.  Children:  Ronald J.
Survivors:    Children:  Henry C.     
Arrangements: Loomis Offers & Loomis Memorial Chapel, 1820 Seneca St., W. Seneca, New York.
Interment:  Church of the Holy Family.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  POST, MARY "M" SUZANNE
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:   Parent:  Dr. John A.
Survivors:    Siblings:  Jack.  Friend:  Gisela Holcomb.
Arrangements:   Dietrich Funeral Home, 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, New York.
Interment:   St. Leo the Great Roman Catholic Church, 885 Sweet Home Rd., Amherst, New York.
Notes:  Graduate of St. Mary's Seminary in 1947.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 26, 2001, page D-4.

Deceased:  PRYSHLAK, JAROSLAW
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001 (unexpectedly).
Age:  85.
Pre-deceased by:   Parents:  Iwan and Anna.
Survivors:    Siblings:  Teodozi "Ted" (Buffalo, NY), Oleh, Orest, Ewhan (Ukraine)      
Arrangements:   Orlowski-Pietszak Funeral Home, 2400 William St., New York.  Ph (716) 897-2400.
Services:  St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 308 Fillmore Ave., Buffalo, New York
Interment:  St. Matthew's Cemetery, West Seneca, New York.
Notes:   Aka "Jerry".  A lifetime Scoutmaster in the Ukrainian Scouting Organization PLAST.  Former employee of Bethlehem Steel Corp.  Born in Western Ukraine and immigrated to the U.S. in the early 1950's.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6 and March 27, 2001, page B-10.

Deceased:  RABENT, JULIA L. (NEE STAHURA)
Passed Away:  March 23, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:   Husband:  Henry.  Siblings:  Joseph, Lottie Stahura, Helen Killanski, Adele Szkolnik, Amelia Krzyzan, Felix.
Survivors:    Children:  Joanne, Patricia.  Grandchildren:  Patrick, Christopher, Jesse and Richard Kozak.  Great-GrandChildren:  Tiffany, Alexander, Ryan.       
Arrangements:   Pietszak Funeral Home, 806 Clinton St., New York.  Ph (716) 852-4499.
Services:  Holy Apostles SS Peter and Paul Church.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  RADOMSKI, HELEN (NEE KURKOWSKI)
Of:  Sloan, New York.
Passed Away:  March 22, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:   Husband:  Casimir.  Siblings:  Edward, Chester, Leo, Henry, Arthur, Alfred.
Survivors:    Siblings:  Dorothy Hibner, Fr. Innocent C.O.F.M. Conv., Fr. Mark Christopher        
Arrangements:   Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo City Line, New York.
Services: St Andrew's Church.
Notes:  Guild Member.  Gift shop volunteer at St. Joseph Hospital.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  ROBERTS, MARY ANN
Passed Away:  March 25, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:    Parents:  John and Agnes (nee Ellis).  Siblings:  John, Agnes Santolucia, James, Robert, Eileen Neisen.
Survivors:    Siblings:  Ann Asciutto, William, Shirley Zabawa, Richard, Joanne Mascellino, Susan Mascellino.        
Arrangements:  Joseph K. Quinn Funeral Home Inc., 192 Abbott Rd., New York.
Services: St Agatha's Church.
Interment:  Holy Cross Cemetery.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 26, 2001, page D-4.

Deceased:  ROBERTS, MYRON A. DR.
Of:  Kenmore, New York.
Passed Away:  March 25, 2001.
Age:  96.
Pre-deceased by:    Wife:  Elizabeth (nee Suess).
Survivors:    Children:  Susan Oberkircher (Danville, PA), Myron A. (Northport), Jr., Donald C.  Step-parent:  Madge Roberts (Amherst, NY).        
Services:   Private.
Interment:  Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Notes:  Professor emeritus of orthodontics in the University at Buffalo's school of Dental Medicine.  Member of Central Presbyterian Church.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page A-6.

Deceased:  ROSENHAHN, MARGARET (NEE ZIMMERMAN)
Of:  Buffalo, New York.
Passed Away:  March 25, 2001.
Age:  99.
Pre-deceased by:    Husband:  Edmund I.
Survivors:    Children:  Edmund H.  Grandchildren:  Edmund H. III, Patricia Gotte (San Diego, CA), Cheryllyn Enoch (Virginia Beach, VA).  Great-Grandchildren:  Wendy Sibley, Tracy, Heidi, Stephanie Rosenhahn, Rebecca Taormina, Michael Gotte, Elizabeth Enoch.  Great-Great-Great-Grandchildren:  Megan Elizabeth Sibley..        
Services: Lawrence Ginnane Funeral Home, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, New York.
Interment:  Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Church:  Most Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church, Genesee St., Cheektowaga, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page A-6.

Deceased:  RYAN, ROBERT J.
Of:  Orchard Park, New York.
Passed Away:  March 25, 2001.
Age:  65.
Survivors:    Wife:  Beverly A. (nee Logsdon).  Children:  Robert J. Jr. (Jacksonville, FL), Robin Duggan (Buffalo, NY), John (Lackawanna, NY), Jamie Carter (Angola, NY), Scott (Buffalo, NY).        
Services:   Norman E. Gannon & Sons, Inc., Funeral Home, 1075 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna, New York.  Ph (716) 824-4000.
Interment:  Lakeside Cemetery, Hamburg, New York.
Church:  St. Bernadette's Church, 5930 S. Abbott Rd., Orchard Park, New York.
Notes:  Retired science teacher.  Born in Buffalo.  Staff sergeant in Army reserve.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page A-6 and March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  SCHLICHT, KENNETH W.
Of:  Fillmore, New York.
Passed Away:  March 22, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:    Siblings:  Richard O.
Survivors:    Wife:  Barbara (nee Schliekelman).  Children:  Stephen, William, Nancy Hall, Jean Nickel (Derrick City, PA).  Siblings:  Dorothy Beardsley (Tavares, FL), Sharon Durnion.        
Arrangements:   Kopler-Williams Funeral Home, Fillmore,  New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  SCHLOTTERBECK, ROBERT E.
Of:  Tonawanda, New York.
Passed Away:  March 23, 2001 (unexpectedly).
Age:  79.
Pre-deceased by:    Wife:  Anne M (nee Murray).  Parents:  Henry and Ella (nee Pirk).  Siblings:  Raymond H.
Survivors:    Children:  Maryanne Cooley (Houston, TX), Ellen Violante (Williamsville, NY), Peggy (N. Buffalo, NY), Kathleen (Tonawanda, NY).  Grandchildren:  Michael Cooley, Ryan Cooley.  Siblings:  Geraldine.        
Arrangements: Lombardo Funeral Home Inc., 102 Linwood Ave, Buffalo, New York.  Ph (716) 886-5363.
Church: Blessed Sacrament Church, 1029 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, New York.
Interment:  Bath National Cemetery, Bath, New York.
Notes:  Army veteran of WWII.  Retired bakery plant (Wonder Bread) supervisor.  Avid fisherman.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  SCHNELLER, HANNAH LEIGH 
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:    Grandparents:  Anna Marie and George W. Galus.
Survivors:    Parents:  Eugene and Margaret (nee Galus).   Siblings:  Liane.  Grandparents:  Eugene Schneller, Shirley Sweitzer.   Aunts & Uncles:  Michael Galus, Helen Galus, MaryAnne Boncore, G. Gerard Galus, Timothy Galus, Clyde Schneller, Lisa Doran, Judy Schneller.  Great Aunts & Uncles:  Margaret McDonald, Michaeline "Bertha" Galus, Lee Kawa, Jane Nemeth.     
Arrangements: Amigone Funeral Home, Inc., 2600 Sheridan Dr., Tonawanda, New York.
Church:   St. Amelia's Church
Notes:  Infant.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  SCHULTZ, GEORGE F.
Of:  Lancaster, NY.  Previously of Attica, New York (Wyoming County).
Passed Away:  March 12, 2001.
Age:  89.
Pre-deceased by:    Wife:  Angela T. (nee Bardo).  
Survivors:    Children:  George D. (Elma, NY), James A. (New Orleans, LA).   Siblings:  Thelma Ess (Williamsville, NY), Bernadette Seipel (Closter, NJ), Jeanne Krebs (Atlanta, GA).     
Church:   St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Lancaster, New York.
Notes:  Founding scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 545.  Former employee of New York Central Railroad at the Gardenville transfer track.  Member of the Order of the Arrow.  Founding member and secretary of Twin district Fire Volunteer Fire Company.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 26, 2001, page D-4.

Deceased:  SMITH, F. ROBERT
Of:  Williamsville, New York.
Passed Away:  March 23, 2001.
Age:  75.
Survivors:    Wife:  Betty (nee Healy).  Children:  Teri Batcher (Rossford, Ohio), Sherry (S. Buffalo, NY), Peggy Rohde (Livonia, MI), Bob (Gilbertsville, PA), Jim (Los Angeles, CA), Julie Brodzik (Williamsville, NY).  Grandchildren:  Joe, Jenny, T.J., Becca, Tommy, Danny, Mikey.  Siblings:  Mary Jane Moulder, Betty Schaus M.D.     
Arrangements:   Schlager Funeral Home, Inc., 4614 Main St., Snyder,  New York.
Church:   St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church, St Gregory Court, Amherst, New York.
Interment:  United German & French Cemetery, Pine Ridge Road, Cheektowaga, New York.
Notes:  Aka Bob.  Navy veteran of WWII.  Owned and operated Smith & Clody soft-drink Company on Main St. in the University District.  Former salesman for the John Lock, Diegelman, and Charles R. Turner heating and air-conditioning companies.  Member of Di Gamma Society at Canisius College.  Member of the Probus Club.  Member of the Williamsville Senior Citizens.  Volunteer driver for the Food Shuttle of Western New York. 
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6 and March 26, 2001, page D-5.

Deceased:  SISTER MARY VIRGINIA KLEIN, CSSF
Of:  Cheektowaga, New York
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Parents:  John and Pauline (nee Weiss).  Siblings:  Steve, Cecilia, Pauline Slawinowski, Theresa Dukat.
Survivors:    Siblings:  Rev. Msgr Stanley Klein (Buffalo, NY), John (Buffalo, NY), Marie Belter (Cheektowaga, NY), Rose Dolski (New Jersey).     
Arrangements:   Pietszak Funeral Home.
Church:   Villa Maria Convent Chapel, 600 Doat St., Buffalo, New York.
Notes:  Aka Barbara Klein.  Felician Sisters Congregation.  Graduate of Immaculate Heart of Mary Academy and Canisius College.
Interment:   St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Pine Ridge Rd., Cheektowaga, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 26, 2001, page D-4 & March 27, 2001, page A-6.

Deceased:  SKURSKI, BENNY M.
Of:  Niagara Falls, New York (Niagara County)
Passed Away:  March 25, 2001.
Age:  84.
Survivors:    Wife:  Irene (nee Wroblewski).  Children:  Rene Budney (Wilson, NY), Patricia (Niagara Falls, NY).   Siblings:  Lottie (Lewiston, NY).     
Arrangements:   Zajac Funeral Home, 319 24th St., Niagara Falls, New York.
Church:   St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 24th and Niagara St., Niagara Falls, New York.
Notes:  Operator of Skurski's Dairy.  WWII Army veteran.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 26, 2001, page D-5.

Deceased:  SPISIAK, MELANIA (NEE NIEWCZYK "NEWMAN")
Passed Away:  March 23, 2001.
Survivors:    Husband:  Charles Jr.  Children:  Alice Santoro.   Grandchildren:  Noelle, Katherine.       
Arrangements: Buszka Funeral Home Inc., 2005 Clinton St., Buffalo, New York.
Church:   St. Casimir Church.
Notes:  Member of the Parish Saturday Bingo Committee.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  STAMPER, PAULINE E.
Of:  Strykersville, New York.
Passed Away:  March 23, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Parents:  Fred S. and Anna (nee Marzolf) Stamper.  Siblings:  Margaret M. , Georgia.
Survivors:    Siblings:  Fred J. "Bud".   Nieces & Nephews:  Mary, Ellen, Paul Stamper.    
Arrangements:   Wood Funeral Home, East Aurora, New York.
Church:   St. Mary Queen of the Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Main St., Strykersville, New York.
Interment:  St. Mary's Cemetery, Strykersville, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  STEFFAN, THOMAS W.
Passed Away:  March 25, 2001.
Age:  71.
Survivors:    Wife:  Marta T. (nee Uriarte).  Children:  Thomas A. (Alden, NY), Peter J. (Elma, NY), Paul L. (Elma, NY), James E (Clarence, NY), Diane M. Scott (Buffalo, NY), Cathryn M (Tonawanda, NY).  Siblings:  Rev. Paul R. (Middletown, Conn.).
Arrangements:   Amigone Funeral Home, Inc., 2600 Sheridan Dr., Tonawanda, New York.
Church:  St. Amelia's Church, 2999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda, New York.
Interment:  Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cheektowaga, New York.
Notes:  Former Erie County Assistant Attorney.  U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 26, 2001, page D-4 and March 27, 2001, page B-10.

Deceased:  STRANC, TEDDY A.
Of:  Cheektowaga, New York.
Passed Away:  March 25, 2001.
Survivors:    Wife:  Regina (nee Dryja).   Children:  Kenneth J (Massachusetts).  Grandchildren:  Penelope Roberts, Jeremy J.  Siblings:   Leon (CA), Mary Mielcarek, Natalie Kubiak (CA).     
Arrangements:   Barron-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 3025 William St., Cheektowaga, New York.
Church:  St. John Gualbert's Church.
Notes:  Member of local #424 UAW, Walden Taxpayers Assn.  Member of the Pvt. Leonard Post #6251.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 26, 2001, page D-4.

Deceased:  THEAL, RAYMOND H.
Of:  Elma, New York.
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Survivors:    Wife:  Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Koller).   Children:  Daniel, John, Gary, Roy, Mary Knarr, Diane Allen.      
Arrangements:   Kenneth Howe Funeral Home, 64 Maple St., East Aurora,  New York.
Church:  St. John's Lutheran Church, Woodard Rd., Elma, New York.
Interment:  St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 26, 2001, page D-4.

Deceased:  THOMAS, DANIEL J.
Of:  Lackawanna, New York.
Passed Away:  March 22, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:   Wife:  Frances (nee Ford).  Siblings:  Nicholas.
Survivors:    Children:   Patricia McDonald, Vivian Molea, Eugene.  Siblings:  Edith, Oliver, Clara Caparrella, Arthur, Claude, Helen Farace. 
Arrangements:   Colonial Memorial Chapels Inc., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna.
Church:   St. Anthony's Church.
Notes:  Member of the United Steelworkers Local #2603.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  THOMPSON, HARRY
Of:  Clarence Center, New York.
Passed Away:  March 26, 2000
Survivors:    Wife:  Ruth E. (nee Berry).  Children:   Kenneth, Kethleen McWhorter. 
Arrangements:   Urban Brothers Funeral Home Inc., 5895 Goodrich Rd., Clarence Center, New York.
Church:   Clarence Center United Methodist Church, Clarence Center Rd., Clarence Center, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page A-6.

Deceased:   TOTH, MARY
Of:  West Seneca, New York.
Passed Away:  March 24, 2000
Survivors:    Husband:  Joseph.  Children:   Joseph A, Sandor, Maria R.  Grandchildren:  Adam, Ali, Alexis Toth. 
Arrangements:   Curtin Funeral Home Inc..
Notes:  Aka "Maria".
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page A-6.

Deceased:  TOY, DOROTHY V. (NEE MAUNZ)
Of:  East Aurora, New York.
Passed Away:  March 25, 2001.
Survivors:    Children:   Donald A (East Aurora, NY), William M. (Derby, NY), Jack A. (Cheektowaga, NY).   Siblings:  Alfred Maunz, Sr. (Utica NY), Myron Maunz (Buffalo, NY).  Grandchildren:  Donald R., Randy J., Timothy M. Brennen J., Justin C., KariAnne D., Kevin M., April C., Kelly K., Amanda A., Jaclyn J. Toy, Lori A. Szewczyk, Jennifer Barber.  Great-Grandchildren:  Samuel J. and Alison C. Barber.  Nieces & Nephews:  Alfred Maunz, Jr., John N. Maunz, Cheryl G. Doolan, Myron J. Maunz, Colleen Weyser, Carolyn Harris.  Friends:  Herm and Sherry Donaldson, Betty and Girard Nowak, Joanne Benedict. 
Arrangements: Wood Funeral Home, East Aurora, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 26, 2001, page D-4.

Deceased:  TRELLA, MARY ANN (NEE LYDON)
Of:  Hamburg, New York.
Passed Away:  March 22, 2001.
Survivors:    Husband:  Edmund T.  Children:   Ronald, Gary, Kathleen.   Siblings:  John.   
Arrangements:   John J. Kaczor Funeral Home Inc., 5453 Southwestern Blvd, New York.
Church:  St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, S4263 St. Francis Dr., Athol Springs, New York.
Notes:   A lector, Taught RCIA and confirmation at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, taught Elementary education at Holy Family Parish.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:  TRIBULA, ANDREW
Of:  West Seneca, New York.
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Age:  80.
Pre-deceased by:  Siblings:  Mary Keitz, Elizabeth Kulczak.
Survivors:    Wife:  Harriett (nee Gemza).  Children:   Michael (N. Carolina), Thomas (W. Seneca, NY).  Grandchildren:  Michael Andrew, Jonathan, Kathryn, Keith, Tamara.  Great-Grandchildren:  Delaney.     Siblings:  Susan Blair (Buffalo, NY), John (Buffalo, NY), Helen Jester (Buffalo, NY), Stephen (Buffalo, NY), Frank (Lakeview, NY), Joseph (Cheektowaga, NY), Rose Tripi (W. Seneca, NY), Violet Kelm (W Seneca, NY).   
Arrangements:   Sieck & Mast Funeral Home Inc., 250 Orchard Park Rd., New York.
Interment:  St. Matthew's Cemetery, W. Seneca, New York.
Notes:  Retired from Bethlehem Steel Corp.  Born in Buffalo.  Army veteran of WWII.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 26, 2001, page D-4 and March 27, 2001, page B-10.

Deceased:  UTLEY, PATRICIA A. (NEE PERICAK)
Passed Away:  March 26, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Parents:  Philip and Anna Pericak.
Survivors:    Husband:  Rodney C.  Children:   Rodne    y Jr., Philip, John, James.  Siblings:  Phyllis, Mary C. Pericak, Kathleen Michael.
Arrangements:   Schindler Funeral Home , 44 Center St., Gowanda,  New York.
Church:  St. Frances Cabrini Roman Catholic Church, Collins Center, New York.
Interment:  Jolls Cemetery.
Notes:  Aka "Patsy"
Source:  Buffalo News, March 26, 2001, page D-4.

Deceased:   VALANCE, RUSSELL G.
Passed Away:  March 22, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Parents:  Roscoe and Mabel M (nee Schwagler).
Survivors:    Siblings:  Roma Strebe (Sun City, AZ).  Nieces & Nephews:  John Strebe, Sharon Saylor.  
Arrangements:   Loomis Offers & Loomis Memorial Chapel, 1820 Seneca St., W. Seneca, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.

Deceased:   VALERY, JEFF J.
Of:  Newfane, New York (Niagara County).  Formerly of Lewiston, Cambria, Wilson, Gasport.
Passed Away:  March 25, 2001 (auto accident).
Age:  34.
Pre-deceased by:  Siblings:  Vicki Valery Evans. Nieces and Nephews:  Kristina and Rebecca Evans.
Survivors:    Parents:  John D. and Donna J. (nee Sherwood) of Cambria, NY.   Siblings:  Kerry (Woburn, MA).  Grandparents:  Clara Valery (Lewiston, NY).  Nieces and Nephews:  Joseph Evans.  
Arrangements:   Hardison Funeral Homes, Inc., 3648 Ransomville Rd., Ransomville, New York.
Interment:  Greenwood Cemetery.
Notes:  Engineer at S R Instruments, Tonawanda, New York.  Formerly an engineer at American Sigma Motors, Medina, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 26, 2001, page D-4 and page D-5.

Deceased:   WENDLER, HAROLD E.
Of:  Appleton, New York (Niagara County).  Formerly of Brant, New York.
Passed Away:  March 26, 2001 
Age:  87.
Pre-deceased by:   Wife:  Gertrude  (nee Kolbow).
Survivors:    Children:  James (Appleton, NY), Ruth Marsh (Stanford).  
Arrangements:   Kenneth H. Sherrie Funeral Home, 6139 East Ave., Newfane, New York.
Interment:  Corwin Cemetery, Newfane, New York.
Notes:  Lifelong farmer.  Member of Newfane Grange 1159.  Member of Newfane Baptist Church.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 27, 2001, page B-10.

Deceased:   WOJTOWICZ, ADAM ALEX
Of:  Williamsville, New York.
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Age:  82.
Pre-deceased by:   Siblings:  Edward, Marion "Mop", Sigmond.
Survivors:    Wife:  Mary Jane (nee Parsons).  Children:  James A. (Clarence, NY).  Grandchildren:  Christopher A., Danielle M., Nichole A.  Siblings:  Henry Thomas (Amherst, NY), Adeline Hitchcock (Hollywood, FL), Sophie Waclawik (Poland).  
Arrangements:   Dengler & Roberts Funeral Home, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, New York.
Church:  St. Paul's Church, 33 Victoria Blvd., Kenmore, New York.
Interment:  Elmlawn Cemetery, Tonawanda, New York.
Notes:  Owner of Main Auto Sound and Main Upholstery.  Member of the Knights of Columbus.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6 and March 26, 2001, page D-5

Deceased:   ZINKIEVICH, JAMES P.
Of:  Medina, New York (Orleans County).  
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Age:  54.
Cause of Death:  Cancer.
Survivors:    Wife:  Geraldine (nee Scott).  Children:  Kris (Columbia, MD), Kirk (Medina, NY), Todd (Medina, NY), Malinda Kenward (Medina, NY).  Parent:  Lucy (Medina, NY).   Siblings:  David (Medina, NY), Thomas (Albion, NY).   
Church:  Middleport United Methodist Church, Park Ave., New York.
Notes:  Former Dairy Farmer.  Operated an agricultural trucking business.  Member and former chief of East Shelby Volunteer Fire Company.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 25, 2001, page B-6.