BUFFALO NEWS OBITUARIES (2001), ERIE, NEW YORK

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Buffalo News Obituaries for the Year 2001

Deceased:  AILINGER, DR. JAMES J., DDS
Of:  Of  Heather Heights in Pittsford, New York.  Formerly ofBoca Raton, Florida and Erie
Beach, Ont.
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001.
Age: 99
Pre-deceased by:  Wife:  Helen L. (nee McMullen).
Arrangements:  Dietrich Funeral Home, 2480 Kensington Ave., Snyder, New York.
Church:  Christ the King Catholic Church, 30 Lamarck Dr., Snyder, New York.
Interment:  Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Tonawanda, New York.
Notes:  Born in Buffalo, New York.  Oldest living NFL player prior to his death.  Retired
Buffalo dentist. 5'11", 185lbs.  Inducted into the Buffalo Football Hall of Fame in 1946 and
the National Football Hall of Fame in 1997.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6 and D-1.

Deceased:  BALTES, DOROTHY
Passed Away:  March 26, 2001 (suddenly).
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Warren  Siblings:  Terri Jacobs.
Survived by:  Children:  Warren, Donald, James, David, Lori Grace.  Siblings:  Emily Heigl,
Helen.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  BARON, LOIS A. (NEE OWENS)
Of:  City of Tonawanda, New York.
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001 (long illness).
Age:  62. 
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Martin A.
Survived by:  Children:  Martin K., Christopher W. Rodney.   Siblings:  Shirley Chamberlain,
Linda Lockett.
Arrangements:  Hamp Funeral Home Inc., Adam & Seymour Sts., Tonawanda, New York.  
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  BIALY, JOSEPH
Of:  West Seneca, New York.
Passed Away:  March 23, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:   Parents:  Thomas and Elizabeth (nee Rzucidlo) Bialy.  Siblings:  Helen
Kumro.
Survived by:  Children:  Gregory J.  Grandchildren:  Dawn M. Creswell, Denise M. Davis, Gregory
Bialy.
Siblings:  Stephine Dybalski, Edward, Jennie Matthias, Mary Strzelecki, Thomas, Henry, JoAnn
Kennedy.
Arrangements: Lombardo Funeral Home, 3060 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park, New York.
Church:  Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, S. 3148 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park, New York.
Notes:  Army veteran of the Korean War.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  BITTNER, HELEN (NEE SZYMKOWSKA)
Of:  Sloan, New York.
Passed Away:  March 28, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:   Husband:  Alexander Sr.  Children:  Marion Maholick, Alexander Jr.
Survived by:  Children:  Josephine Lauricella.  Half-sister:  Charlotte Caputy.
Arrangements:   Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home.
Church:  St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, 194 Ludington St., Buffalo, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  BODGE, HENRIETTA Y.
Of:  North Palm Beach, FL.
Age:  88.
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001.
Survived by:   Children:  Sarah Jane (North Palm Beach, FL), Albert (North Palm Beach, FL).
Arrangements:   Lester H. Wedekindt Funeral Home, Inc., 3290 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, New York.
Interment:  Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Notes:  Past national president of Ladies G.A.R.  Member of Holy Trinity Lutheran church in
Buffalo, NY.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  BOUTON, NORAH HEMPHILL
Of:  Kenmore, New York.
Passed Away:  March 21, 2001 (short illness).
Age:  87.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Myron L.
Survived by:   Children:  Ted (New York City), Betty Keeney (Amherst, NY), Janet Cramer (Tonawanda, 
NY), Michael L. (Buffalo, NY), David (New York City), Suzanne Corbett (Kenmore, NY).

Arrangements:  Lawrence Ginnane Funeral Home, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, New York.
Church:  Kenmore Presbyterian Church, 2771 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, New York.
Notes:  Born in Buffalo, NY.  Graduate of Bennett High School.  Musician.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5 & E-6

Deceased:  BRODZINSKI, ESTELLE L. (NEE JANKOWIAK)
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Chester.  Children:  Alice Fox.
Survived by:   Children:  Joanne Nemeth, Joseph.  Step-children:  Paul Skoczylas.  
Arrangements: Amigone Funeral Home, Inc., 2600 Sheridan Dr., Tonawanda, New York.
Church: St. Amelia's Church, 2999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda, New York.
Notes:  Life member of Our Lady of Fatima.  Retired from Trico Products.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  BROWN, CARLTON O.
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Arrangements:   Thomas T. Edwards Funeral Home, 995 Genesee St., Buffalo, New York.
Church:  Gethsemane Baptist Church, 55 Grape St., Buffalo, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  BUCZEK, CLARA
Of:  Lackawanna, New York.
Passed Away:  March 28, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Parents:  Thomas and Mary (nee Pawlik) Buczek.
Survived by:  Siblings:  Genevieve Tobias, Frances Manzella.
Arrangements: Colonial Memorial Chapels Inc., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, New York.
Church:  St. Hyacinth's Church.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  CAMPBELL, GLENN A.
Of:  Buffalo, New York.
Passed Away:  March 26, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Parent:  Amos
Survived by:  Children:  Caija.  Parent:  Estelle (nee Boone).  Step-father:  Alphonso
Gillette.  Siblings: Terry and Kenneth Campbell, Calvin Gillette, Hasinah Ramadan.
Arrangements: Lombardo Funeral Home Inc., 102 Linwood Ave, Buffalo, New York.  Ph (716)
886-5363.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  CASCIO, EDITH B. (NEE HANFELDER)
Of:  West Seneca, New York.
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001 (brief illness).
Age:  97.
Pre-deceased by:   Husband:  Leroy S. Deubel and Emanuel V. Cascio.  Children:  Ruth Jacobs.
Siblings: Edward Hanfelder, Stella Roland, Blanche Duebel, George Hanfelder.
Survived by:  Grandchildren:  Robert E. Jacobs, Barbara J. Coffan, Thomas L. Pacobs.
Siblings: Elizabeth "Bessie" Tripp (Hamburg, NY).
Arrangements: F. E. Brown Sons Funeral Home Inc., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park, New York.
Interment:  Lakeside Cemetery, Hamburg, New York.
Notes:  Born and raised in Buffalo, New York.  Airplane assembler during WWII.  Member of the Ladies 
Aid Society at Seneca United Methodist Church.  Member of the West Seneca Republican club.  

Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6 and March 39, 2001, page B-9.

Deceased:  COPPELL, EVERETT W.
Of:  Akron, New York.
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Wife:  Erma M. (nee Denz).
Survived by:  Wife:  Lorraine R. (nee Kraffert).  Children:  Karen A. Becker, Denise P.
Gigante.  Step-
Children:  Judy Capell.  Grandchildren:  Greta, Lisa Kalinowski, Daniel, Sarah Becker, Mindy,
Paul Gigante, Jody Nelligan.  Great-Grandchildren:  Andrew, Emma, Samantha Kalinowski, Daniel
Jr. and Jacob Becker, Brandon Nelligan.
Arrangements: Erie County Cremation Service, Ph (716) 824-6435.
Memorial Service:  First Christian Church of Machias, Rt 16, Machias, New York.
Notes:  Aka "Bill".
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  DENNEE, JOHN A.
Passed Away:  March 28, 2001.
Survived by:  Wife:  Maxinne Borek.  Children:  John, Kevin, Jeffrey.  Grandchildren:
Brittany, Courtney and Katelyn Dennee.  Siblings:  Patricia Bartnik, Walter and Denise Dennee.
Arrangements:  Michael A. DiVincenzo Funeral Home, 1122 E. Lovejoy St., Buffalo, New York.
Memorial Service: St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, 194 Ludington St., Buffalo, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  DIEFENBACH, MARY C. (NEE CLARK)  
Of:  Elma, New York.
Passed Away:  March 26, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Siblings:  Daniel and Myron Clark.  Parents:  Myron a. and Mary (nee Tillou)
Clark.
Survivors:  Husband:  Norman K. "Bud".  Children:  Lucy, Nancy Andres, Jane Boone.
Grandchildren: Erica, Karen,  and Brian Andres, Emily and Hannah Boone.  Siblings:  David
Clark.
Arrangements:  Kenneth Howe Funeral Home, 64 Maple St., East Aurora,  New York.
Church:  Elma United Methodist Church, 2991 Bowen Rd., Elma, New York.
Notes:  Aka "Molly"
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  DURKEE, DOROTHY E. (NEE KRUEGER) 
Of:  North Tonawanda, New York.
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001.
Age:  88.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Frederick B.  Siblings:  Erma Kennear.
Survivors:   Children:  Frederick G. (No. Tonawanda, NY), Nicholas W. (No. Tonawanda, NY).
Grandchildren:  Timothy (Attleboro, MA), Christopher (Freeville, NY), David and Krystle Durkee
(No. Tonawanda, NY).  Great-Grandchildren:  Jonathan, Nicholas, Michael, Mark, Marissa, Karli,
Justin and Madison Durkee.  Half-brother:  Albert Granville (Pittsford, NY), Donald Granville
(Bullhead City, AZ).
Arrangements:  Frethold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St., No. Tonawanda, New York.
Interment: Elmlawn Cemetery, 3939 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  DUTKA, ELIZABETH (NEE NAGY)
Passed Away:  March 28, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Gyula.
Survivors:   Children:  Ilona Kuli, Eva Tarnoy.  Grandchildren:  Alex Kuli, Katalin Izzi.
Great-Grandchildren:  Alex and Geoff Kuli, Jennifer Feldman, Nicholas and Michael Izzi.  
Great-Great-Grandchildren:  Peter Grant Kuli.  
Arrangements: Amigone Funeral Home, Inc., 2600 Sheridan Dr., Tonawanda, New York.
Notes:  Born in Mezocsat Hungary in 1908.  Arrived in America in 1958 with her husband.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  EDMUNDS, GLAYDS JOHNSON
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Survivors:   Husband:  Ernest.   Children:  Billy Johnson, Jean Williams, Rita Thornwell, Oree
Johnson, Jr., J.W. Johnson, Pamela Fober.  Siblings:  Mamie Warren, James Oates.
Arrangements: Thomas T. Edwards Funeral Home, 995 Genesee St., Buffalo, New York.
Church:  Deliverance Temple Church of God in Christ, 177 Sherman St., Buffalo, New York.
Interment: Ridge Lawn Cemetery, Pine Ridge Rd., Cheektowaga, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  EHRENHEIM, KARL
Passed Away:  March 15, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:   Wife:  Katharina. 
Survivors:   Children:  Howard.
Arrangements:  Nightengale Funeral Home, 1884 South Park Ave., New York.
Notes:  Member of the Bison Booster Club and the Queen City Jazz Society.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  ESCH, OTTO G.
Passed Away:  March 26, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:   Wife:  Irma (nee Arndt).  Children:  Gilbert.  Siblings:  Bernard.
Survivors:   Wife:  Hazel (nee Paepke).  Children:  Robert.  
Arrangements:  Sieck & Mast Funeral Home, 4614 Main St., Snyder, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  EVERETT, DOROTHY (NEE EVANS)
Passed Away:  March 26, 2001.
Age:  90.
Pre-deceased by:   Husband:  Chester.   Children:  Raymond Frost.
Survivors:   Children:  Helen Hollis.  
Arrangements: Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga, New York.
Interment: Ridge Lawn Cemetery, Pine Ridge Rd., Cheektowaga, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  FEDAK, MICHALENA (NEE JENCZEWSKI)
Of:  Niagara Falls, New York.
Passed Away:  March 26, 2001.
Age:  80.
Pre-deceased by:   Husband:  Wesley R.
Survivors:   Children:  Michael (Northboro, Mass.), Gregory (Niagara Falls, NY).  Siblings:
Martha Wroblewski (Niagara Falls, NY), Alice Skrzypek (Niagara Falls, NY).
Arrangements:  Labuda Funeral Home, 356 Portage Road, Niagara Falls, New York.
Church:  Holy Trinity Church, 1419 Falls St., Lewiston, New York.
Interment:  Holy Trinity Cemetery, Lewiston, New York.
Notes:  Born in Niagara Falls, NY.  Aka "Lee".
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  FINSTEIN, ETHEL (NEE ROSEN)
Of:  Dallas, TX.  Formerly of Buffalo, New York.
Passed Away:  March 26, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:   Husband:  Harry.  Parents:  Joseph and Martha Rosen.  Siblings:  Esther
Rosen, Sophie Dickman.
Survivors:    Children:  Richard.   Siblings:  Mildred Edelman, Larry Rosen.  Grandchildren:
Jennifer, Andrea, Matthew, Kayla, and Blaine Finstein.  Jessica and Rebecca Goldings.  Katie
Alfaro (Buffalo, New York).
Arrangements:  Amherst Memorial Chapel.
Interment: Elmlawn Cemetery, 3939 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, New York.
Notes:  Graduate of Riverside High School.  Retired Clerical Supervisor with the Erie County Dept. of 
Social Services.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  FRANKE, ROBERT E.
Of:  Lancaster, New York.
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:   Wives:  Loretta (nee Franz), Kate (nee Briggs).  Children:  Beverly
MacFarlane.
Siblings:  Frederick, Grace Geisler.
Survivors:    Wife:  Mary Anne (nee Lenz).  Children:  Maryann Creenan.   Step-children:  Karen
Langdon, Marilyn Rozler, Stuart C. Turnquist, Anne Lewalski, Mark Turnquist.  Siblings:
Florence Franke, Rev. Paul Franke.
Memorial Service: Elma United Methodist Church, 2991 Bowen Rd., Elma, New York.
Arrangements:   Hoy Funeral Home Inc., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  GARRISON, FRANK
Of:  Snyder, New York.
Passed Away:  March 26, 2001 (suddenly after a lengthy illness).
Survivors:    Wife:  Kathleen (nee Beggy).  Children:  David, Stephen (San Francisco, CA),
Mark.
Grandchildren:  Sara, Tessa, Casimir, Evan Garrison.
Arrangements:   Dengler Funeral Home, 2070 Eggert Road, Snyder, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  GARVEY, REV. JOHN D. S.J.
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001.
Age:  81.
Pre-deceased by:  Parents:  John W. and Louise Garvey.
Survivors:    Siblings:  Mary Garvey (Snyder, NY).
Services:  Christ the King Chapel at Canisius College, 2001 Main St.
Arrangements:   Amigone Funeral Home.
Interment:  Jesuits' North American Martyrs Shrine in Auriesville.
Notes:  Buffalo Native.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6 & B-6.

Deceased:  GREEN, JAMES P.
Of:  Niagara Falls, New York.
Passed Away:  March 22, 2001.
Age:  83.
Survivors:    Wife:  Rose (nee Lentine).
Memorial:  Rhoney Funeral Home, 1124 Ontario Ave.
Notes:  Former aircraft inspector for Douglas, Northrop, Grumman, Lockheed Aircraft Co.  Native
of Minneapolis, MN.  U.S. Army Air Forces veteran.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  GRZECHOWIAK-KAJDAN, ALICE (nee Gruchala)
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Chester Kajdan.
Survivors:    Husband:  Eugene Grzechowiak.  Children:  Carolyn Romanowski. Grandchildren:
Marc and Kathleen Romanowski.
Arrangements:   Pacer Funeral Home Inc., 2275 George Urban Blvd., Depew, New York.  Ph (716)
681- 7078.
Church:  Queen of Martyrs Church.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:   GUTHRIE, MARION M.
Of:  Port Ritchie, FL.  Formerly of Buffalo, NY.
Passed Away:  March 23, 2001 (short illness).
Age:  95.
Survivors:    Children:  Clifford J. Group (Kansas City, Kan.) Victor Group (Buffalo, NY),
Eleanor Teagarden (Port Ritchie, FL), Marion Szabo (Port Ritchie, FL).
Services:  Private.
Notes:  Born in Buffalo, NY.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:   HAINZ, JUDITH E.
Of:  Buffalo, New York.
Passed Away:  March 15, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Parents:  Frank R. and Eileen (nee Wright).  Nieces & Nephews:  Edward,
Charles, and Chester Hainz, Eleanor Messer.
Survivors:    Nieces & Nephews:  Arthur H.  Friends:  Bob and Kathy Lyman.
Services:  Private.
Arrangements: Erie County Cremation Service, Ph (716) 824-6435.
Notes:  Aka "Judy".  Starving artist.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:   HJALMARSON, STURE E.
Passed Away:  December 16, 2000 (in Florida)
Survivors:    Wife:  Joan (nee Fischer).  Children:  Linnea Longo, Sture J.  Grandchildren:
Brittany and Natalie Longo.  Siblings:  Rolf, Nils.
Memorial Service and Arrangements: Dietrich Funeral Home, 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:   HUGHES, VIOLA G.
Of:  Amherst, New York.
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001.
Age:  95.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Homer K.
Survivors:    Children:  Carolyn, Lucy Pavone.  Grandchildren:  Carren Sue Carbo, Sandra Lee
Reynoso, Betsy Ann Boone, Richard Bialecki.  Siblings:  Helen Crissman.
Arrangements:  Lester H. Wedekindt Funeral Home, Inc., 3290 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, New York.
Notes:  Past Matron of Highland Park Chapter #403.  Member of Betsy-Levant Chapter #695 OES.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:   HUSVAR, JAMES R. SR.
Of:  Tonawanda, New York.
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Children:  Joseph.  Siblings:  Mary Cordy, Charles.
Survivors:    Wife:  Mary Rosaire O'Malley Husvar.  Children:  Catherine, James Jr., Robert
Gerard, Mary- Barbara "Babs" Howard.  Grandchildren:  Sean M., Christopher, Timothy, Justin,
and Joel Husvar. Melissa Tri-Rudolph, Bradley, Ryan and Patrick Howard.  Siblings:  Gloria
Gumtow.
Arrangements: Lawrence Ginnane Funeral Home, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, New York.
Church: St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, 33 Victoria Blvd., Kenmore, New York.
Interment:  Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Tonawanda, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:   IVANCIC, JOHN G.
Passed Away:  March 28, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:   Wife:  Gladys (nee Geiger).   Siblings:  Amy Mathes, Alma Risley, Joseph.
Survivors:    Children:  Nancy Colvin, John F., Gregory T.  Siblings:  Margaret, Ego, Robert.
Arrangements: Amigone Funeral Home, Inc., 2600 Sheridan Dr., Tonawanda, New York.
Church: St. Albert the Great Roman Catholic Church, 1520 Kingston Ave., N. Tonawanda, New York.  Ph 
(716) 694-0540.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  JUDGE, RITA M. (NEE CONNOLLY)
Of:  Lackawanna, New York.
Passed Away:  March 25, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  William C.  Children:  Ann Marie, S/P4 William C. Jr.  Parents:
Walter B. and Bridget (nee Hart) Connolly.  Siblings:  Walter "Jeff" Connolly.
Arrangements: Norman E. Gannon & Sons, Inc., Funeral Home, 1075 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna, New
York. Ph (716) 824-4000.
Church:  Our Lady of Victory Basilica Church.
Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lackawanna, New York.
Notes:  Gold Star Mother.  Member of the Altar & Rosary Society of Our Lady of Victory.  Member
of Catholic Daughters of the Americas-Court Msgr Baker #1043.  Mercy Volunteer.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  KELLY, ERMA R. (NEE RINE)
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  James Fenton Kelly.  
Survivors:  Children:  Anne Batt, James F.  Firend:  Laura Carroll.
Arrangements:  Reger Funeral Home, 3135 Main St.
Church:  St. Joseph University Church, Main St.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  KNAPCZYK, SHIRLEY A. (NEE O'SHEEAN)
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Fred A.  Siblings:  Patricia Ciecelski.
Survivors:  Children:  Rosemary Damato, Debra Kuminski, Robert Schmitt, Carolyn Murphy, Dennis 
Schmitt, Gregory Schmitt, Danielle Sildels.  Siblings:  Edward, James O'Sheean.
Arrangements: Michael A. DiVincenzo Funeral Home, 1122 E. Lovejoy St., Buffalo, New York.
Church:  Visitation Roman Catholic Church, Greene and Lovejoy, Buffalo, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  KOHLES, OLIVE M. (NEE WEISS)
Of:  North Tonawanda, New York.
Passed Away:  March 28, 2001 (brief illness).
Age:  80.
Pre-deceased by:  Children:  James P.  Siblings:  Charles Weiss.
Survivors:  Husband:  Robert E.  Children:  Richard.  Grandchildren:  Noah, Charles and
Benjamin Kohles. Siblings:  Jack, Robert and Dale Weiss.
Arrangements: John O. Roth Funeral Home, Inc., 25 William St.,  Tonawanda, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  KOWALSKI, PAULINE (NEE SKIERCZYNSKI)
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Thaddeus C.  Siblings:  Bernard.
Survivors:  Children:  Joseph Orlikowski, Pearl Szewczyk, Eugene Orlikowski, Trish Wright,
Tammy Goodemote, Tracee, Tadie Rose Kowalski.   Siblings:  Josephine and Steffie Gerasimowicz.
Arrangements: Kolano Funeral Home, 396 Amherst St., Buffalo, New York.
Church: St. Amelia's Church, 2999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda, New York.
Interment:  Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Tonawanda, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  LANDGRAF, EMILY A.
Of:  Depew, New York.
Passed Away:  March 26, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Raymond .   Siblings:  Harry Shone, Florence Bryant.
Survived by:  Children:  Paul, Norine Wightman.  Grandchildren:  Raphael, Jeffrey, Jason
Wightman. Great-Grandchildren:  Eric, Nicole Wightman.
Arrangements:   Wendel & Loecher, Inc. Funeral Home, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  LECH, JEANNETTE I. (NEE KREIGER)
Passed Away:  March 12, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Joseph.  Children:  Nina Michaux.
Survived by:  Children:  Edward (Nevada City, CA).   Grandchildren:  Aaron Lech (San Diego,
CA), Kristin Duffy (Chico, CA), Rebecca Hallsted (Chico, CA), Rachel Lech (Nevada City, CA).
Church:  Our Lady Help of Christians, 4125 Union Rd., Cheektowaga, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  LECHOWSKI, RICHARD E.
Of:  Blasdell, New York.
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Parent:  Walter Lechowski.
Survived by:  Children:  Gregory, Garrett.  Parent:  Stella (nee Franc).  Siblings:  Walter.
Arrangements:  John J. Kaczor Funeral Home Inc., 3748 South Park Ave., Blasdell, New York.
Interment: Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., S4199 Lakeshore Rd., Hamburg, New York.  Ph
(716) 627-2919.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  LELONEK, HENRY
Of:  Lockport, New York (Niagara County)
Passed Away:  March 26, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Parents:  Leo and Frances (nee Krieger).  Siblings:  Frederick, Leo.
Survived by:  Children:  Robert.  Siblings:  Gertrude Wojcik, Leonard.
Arrangements: Barron-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 3025 William St., Cheektowaga, New York.
Church:  St. Josaphat's Church.
Notes:  WWII Veteran.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  LIBRERA, WILLIAM J.
Passed Away:  March 26, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:   Siblings:  Ferdinand, Samuel.
Survived by:  Wife:  Concetta "Connie" (nee Curto).  Children:  Joseph, Sister Linda R.S.M.,
Carol Danner, Charles, Michael, William J. Jr.  Siblings:  Rose Hall
Arrangements: Nightengale Funeral Home, 1884 South Park Ave., New York.
Church:  St. Ambrose Church.
Interment:  Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Notes:  Aka:  "Jimmy".  Decorated WWII Veteran.  Retired from Bethlehem Steel.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  LILLY, LILA MAE
Passed Away:  March 23, 2001 (suddenly).
Pre-deceased by:   Children:  John Harrell.
Survived by:  Children:  Cornelius Harrell.  Grandchildren:  Davina Daughtry, Shamon R.
Harrell, Cornelius and Velisa Williams.  Great-Grandchildren:  Julian, Jonathan, Alexis,
Mariah, Kamara.  Nieces: Ella Carter.
Arrangements:   Thomas T. Edwards Funeral Home, 995 Genesee St., Buffalo, New York.
Interment:  Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  LONG, ROBERT
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:   Siblings:  Ellen Broderick, William Long.
Survived by:   Wife:  Isabelle (nee Megson).   Children:  Roberta J. Fuhrman, Deborah Long.
Arrangements: Urban-Amigone Funeral Home, 3645 Genesee St, Cheektowaga, New York.
Church:  Infant of Prague Church.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  LOSEY, AUDREY M. (NEE DECI)
Of:  Orchard Park, New York.
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:   Husband:  Roy J.  Parent:  Evelyn Deci.  Grandchildren:  Ryan Losey
Survived by:   Children:  Kimberley E. Schobert, Richard L.  Parent:  Lewis B. Deci.
Grandchildren: Matthew and Christopher Schobert.  Derrick and Christen Losey.  Great-
grandchildren:  Connor Schobert.
Siblings:  Clifford Deci.
Arrangements: Joseph K. Quinn Funeral Home Inc., 6170 West Quaker St., Orchard Park, New York.
Notes:  Member of the Orchard Park and New York State Retired Teachers Assn.  Member of the
Orchard Park Chorale
Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery, 4443 S. Buffalo St., Orchard Park, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  MacALLISTER, WILLIAM LEE
Of:  Asheville, N.C. formerly of Hamburg, New York.
Passed Away:  March 28, 2001.
Survived by:   Wife:  Mary Jane.  Children:  Carol Lee Jaeger (Hurley, NY), William Frederick
(Fayetteville, GA), Bruce Kevin (Hamburg, NY), Douglas Colin (Thorne Bay, AK).  Grandchildren:
Christopher, Charles, Kevin, William, Scott, Sara, Heidi, Maryann, Kenneth.  Great-
grandchildren: Nicholas, Felicity, Ethan, Dakota.   Siblings:  Barbara Evans (California), Toni
Ward (California).
Arrangements:   Asheville Mortuary.
Notes:  Native of Toronto Ontario.  Marine Veteran of WWII.  
Memorial:  Biltmore Methodist Church.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  MANGIONE, SYLVIA J. (NEE RATAJCZAK)
Passed Away:  March 26, 2001.
Age:  62
Pre-deceased by:   Parents:  Stephen and Virginia Ratajczak.
Survived by:  Children:  Jill, Tracy Zito.   Grandchildren:  Garrett Joseph Zito.
Arrangements:   Amigone Funeral Home, Inc., 6050 Transit Road, New York.
Church:  Sacred Heart Church, Bowmansville, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  MARTIN, ADELAIDE F. (NEE WITTMAN)
Of:  Buffalo, New York.
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001 (short illness)
Age:  88.
Pre-deceased by:   Husband:  Francis M.  Siblings:  Dolores R. Ziegler, Jerome Wittman.
Survived by:  Sister-in-law:  Helen Martin.
Arrangements: Dengler & Roberts Funeral Home, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, New York.
Church:   St Margaret's Roman Catholic Church, 1395 Hertel Ave., Buffalo, New York.
Notes:  Member of the Altar and Rosary Society at St. Margaret's.  Born in Buffalo, NY.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5 & E-6.

Deceased:   MATUSAK, LEONARD J.
Of:  Lockport, New York (Niagara County).
Passed Away:  March 28, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:   Wife:  Mary Slattery.  
Survived by:   Children:  Dr. Rosemary Sansone, Stella Gillick, Ellen Donahue.
Arrangements:  Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport, New York.
Church:   St John's Church, Lockport, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  MISIAK, MICHAEL STANLEY
Passed Away:  March 28, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:    Parent:  Florence Misiak.
Survived by:  Wife:  Annette (nee Dutkiewicz).  Children:  Michael, Marislynn McNamara,
Annmarie Nowak.  Grandchildren:  Spencer, Madelyn, Bradley.  Parents:  Matthew and Helen.
Siblings:  Matthew M, Maryann Grzankowski.
Arrangements: Buszka Funeral Home Inc., 2005 Clinton St., Buffalo, New York.
Church:   St. Bernard Church.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  MOONEY, NINA I (NEE SCIBETTA)
Of:  Buffalo, New York
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:    Parents:  Antonino and Providenzia (Nee Battaglia) Scibetta.  Siblings:
Charles, Sarah Civello, John J, Mary R., James, Carrie Cavalieri.
Survived by:   Husband:  Earl E.  Children:  Patricia Finley, Joanne Schuetz, John B.
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:  Forest Lawn Cemetery
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  MOORE, DAVID J.
Of:  Buffalo, New York.
Passed Away:  March 21, 2001 (suddenly).
Survived by:  Friend:  Suzanne M. Pfleger.  Children:  Emily Pfleger.  Siblings:  Wendy E.
Murphy.
Arrangements:   Erie County Cremation Service, Ph (716) 824-6435.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  MURPHY, RUTH A. (NEE LAUER)
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Daniel J.  Siblings:  George Lauer, Grace Steinke.
Survived by:   Children:  Dennis (Jamestown, New York), Brian, Mark.  
Arrangements:   C. Mertz and Son Funeral Home Inc., 911 Englewood Ave., Tonawanda, New York.
Church:  St. Amelia's Church, 2999 Eggert Road.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  MUSILLI, BEATRICE C. (NEE PREZIUSO)
Passed Away:  March 28, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Julius.  Siblings:  Theodora and Charles Preziuso.
Survived by:   Children:  Oliver, Mary Wingate.  Siblings:  Angeline Dota, Josephine Groves,
Rose Rath, Marco Preziuso.
Arrangements: Urban-Amigone Funeral Home, 3645 Genesee St, Cheektowaga, New York.
Church: Our Lady Help of Christians, 4125 Union Rd., Cheektowaga, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  NIKLAS, RUTH M. (NEE GRIESBAUM)
Passed Away:  March 28, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Otto.  Siblings:  Marie McOwen.
Survived by:   Children:  Arline Restivo (Jamestown, NY), Carole Savarise (Denver, CO), James
(Houston, TX), Michael, Beverly Gostomski.   Siblings:  George "Bud" Griesbaum.
Arrangements: Amigone Funeral Home Inc., 8440 Main St., Clarence, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  NIZIOL, STEPHANNA (NEE SZEWCZYK)
Passed Away:  March 28, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Stephen F. Sr.   Parents:  Andrew and Stephanie Szewczyk.
Siblings:  Walter, Alex, Helen Kroll, John.
Survived by:   Children:  Stephanie Shapiro, John, Lorraine Milles, Walter, Stephen F Jr.,
Dorothy English, Andrew.   Siblings:  Andrew Szewczyk.
Arrangements: Urban-Amigone Funeral Home, 3645 Genesee St, Cheektowaga, New York.
Church:  Mother of Divine Grace Church.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  NORTON, JOHN W.
Passed Away:  March 26, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:   Siblings:  Marilyn Moore.
Survived by:   Wife:  Barbara (nee Mullane).  Children:  Valerie Boshane, John W., Andrea
Norton, Stephanie MacIntosh, Dr. Louis G.
Arrangements: Amigone Funeral Home, Inc., 2600 Sheridan Dr., Tonawanda, New York.
Church: St. Amelia's Church, 2999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  NOTARO, PHYLLIS (NEE FARACI)
Of:  Angola, NY and Apopka, FL.
Passed Away:  March 26, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:   Husband:  Frank J.  Siblings:  Rose Caswell, Frank J. Faraci, Lena LoPresto.
Survived by:    Children:  Rosalind Reid.  Grandchildren:  Lenee L Molino and Frank L. Lerczak.
Siblings: Santine Catalino, Mary Dennis, Joan Wojtczak.
Arrangements:  Heimburg-Addison Funeral Home Inc, 262 N. Main St., Angola, New York.
Church:   Most Precious Blood Church.
Notes:  Member of the Altar & Rosary Society of Most Precious Blood Church.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  PARKER, JAMES I.
Passed Away:  March 26, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:   Siblings:  Erenst.
Survived by:   Siblings:  Florina V. Autman, Robert S., Lawrence.  
Arrangements: Thomas T. Edwards Funeral Home, 995 Genesee St., Buffalo, New York.
Church:  Delaware Ave. Baptist Church, 865 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, New York.
Interment:  Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  PASSINO, R. GERALDINE (NEE MONAGHAN)
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001.
Of:  Town of Tonawanda, New York.
Pre-deceased by:   Children:  Michael R.  Siblings:  Leonard Monaghan.
Survived by:   Husband:  Andrew T.  Children:  Philip A., Janet Ditch, Linda Parkhurst, Diana
Zablotny.
Step-children:  Pauline Rondinelli.  Siblings:  Madeline Murphy, Regina Lorenzen, J. Francis
Charles.
Arrangements: Lester H. Wedekindt Funeral Home, Inc., 3290 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, New York.
Church:  St. Amelia's Church, 2999 Eggert Road, Tonawanda, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  PAWLAK, EMILY (NEE BIALKOWSKI)
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:   Husband:  Arthur.  Siblings:  Raymond Bialkowski.  
Survived by:    Children:  Mary Ann Schenk.  Grandchildren:  Jennifer Herring, Denise Evans.
Arrangements:   James W. Cannan Funeral Home Inc., 3155 Orchard Park Rd.
Church:  Nativity of Our Lord Church.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  PEASE, MARGARET
Of:  Cheektowaga, New York.
Passed Away:  March 23, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:   Husband:  Donald E.  Children:  Elizabeth Zimmer, William.    
Survived by:    Siblings:  Evelyn Kuty.
Arrangements: Erie County Cremation Service, Ph (716) 824-6435.
Church:  St. Simons Episcopal Church, 200 Cazenovia St., Buffalo, New York.
Interment:  Acacia Park Cemetery.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  PONTICELLO, CARMELA (NEE GERMANO)
Passed Away:  March 28, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Siblings:  Virginia Conti, Anthony Germano.
Survived by:    Husband:  Charles S.  Children:  Richard, Salvatore, Mark, Libby Rusch.
Brother-in-law: Joseph Ponticello.
Arrangements:   Joseph Spano & Sons Funeral Home Inc., 473 Niagara St., Buffalo, New York.
Church:   Holy Cross Church.
Notes:  Attended the Adult Day Care Center at the Episcopal Church Home.
Entombment:  Mount Calvary Holy Trinity mausoleum.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  PRAVEL, LAVERNE FRANK
Of:  Boca Raton, FL, formerly of Buffalo and Lancaster, New York.
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Age:  81.
Survived by:    Wife:  Nancy.  Children:  John (Schenectady, NY), Kurt (Boca Raton, FL), Lisa
Pravel- Meudt (Stockbridge, GA).
Notes:  Born in Kenmore, New York.  Aka "Bud".  Member of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
during WWII.  Built airfields in Italy and Africa during the war and received a Purple Heart.
Retired employee of Exxon Corp.  Operated the Clayton-Colfax Locksmith Co. of Boca Raton.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  PREBIS, EVELYN M. (NEE NEUNDER)
Passed Away:  March 28, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  John "Jack".
Survived by:    Children:  Barbara Hodges, Carol Koester, Margaret King.  Siblings:  Betty
Neunder.
Arrangements: Dengler Funeral Home, 2070 Eggert Road, Snyder, New York.
Church:  St. Mark's Church, Amherst St. at Woodward.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  REED, ESTHER M. (NEE MERKT)
Of:  Cheektowaga, New York.
Passed Away:  March 28, 2001 (brief illness).
Age:  81.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Robert P.  Siblings:  Edwin, George, and Raymond Merkt.
Survived by:    Children:  Maryann Kihl (Cheektowaga, NY), Nancy McDonough (Lockport, NY),
Peggy Dierolf (Newfane, NY).  Grandchildren:  James and Michelle Holtz, Denise Gerhard.  Great-
Grandchildren:  Kaitlin and Nichole Holtz.  Siblings:  Anna Bottle (East Aurora, NY).
Arrangements: Urban-Amigone Funeral Home, 3645 Genesee St, Cheektowaga, New York.
Interment:  White Chapel Cemetery, Tonawanda, New York.
Notes:  A Civil Defense airplane spotter during WWII.  Buffalo native.  Member of the Senior
Citizens Club of St. Luke Lutheran Church.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6 and March 30, 2001, page B-9.

Deceased:  ROOK, KATHRYN M. (NEE JAGO)
Of:  Medina, New York (Orleans County).  Formerly of Gasport, NY.
Passed Away:  March 26, 2001 (short illness).
Age:  82.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Kenneth.
Survived by:    Siblings:  Nancy A. Bowes (Lockport, NY).
Church:  United Methodist Church, 222 W. Center St.
Interment:  West Ridgeway Cemetery.
Notes:  Born in Orangeport, New York.  
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  SABLE, ESTELLE (NEE WOLANIN)
Of:  Kenmore, New York.
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Edwin.  Children:  Donald.  Grandchildren:  David Sable Jr.
Survived by:    Children:  Phyllis Lisiecki, David.  Grandchildren:  Mark Lisiecki, Donald
Sable Jr., Kimberly Burlingame, Tamm'e Nash.  Great-Grandchildren:  Madison and Mya Nash,
Sophie Burlingame, Jason and Joshua Sable.
Arrangements: Melvin J. Sliwinski Funeral Home, 85 George Urban Blvd., Cheektowaga, New York.
Ph (716) 894-1772.
Interment: St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Pine Ridge Rd., Cheektowaga, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  SADOWSKI, JOHN N.
Of:  Grand Island, New York.
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001.
Survived by:    Wife:  Jane V.  Children:  Anne Marie Huurre (Toronto, Ont.), Nicholas
(Rochester, NY). Grandchildren:  Jeffrey and Matthew Sadowski.  Siblings:  Leonard.
Arrangements: Kaiser Funeral Home, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island, New York.
Church: St. Stephen's Church, 2100 Baseline Rd., Grand Island, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  SCHMIDT, MARVIN W.
Of:  Buffalo, New York
Passed Away:  March 22, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:   Parents:  George A. and Margret (nee Schlifke).  Siblings:  Kenneth, Dorothy
Scheier.
Survived by:    Wife:  Gertrude "Trudy" L. (nee Thompson).  Nieces & Nephews:  Patricia
Buscaglia, Dennis and Kathleen Whalen.
Memorial:   Ray O'Connell Funeral Home, 2286 South Park Ave.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  SCHREINER, SHIRLEY I. (NEE KOHEL)
Of:  Strykersville, New York
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:   Husband:  Anthony J.  
Survived by:    Children:  Mary Ann and John Schreiner.  Grandchildren:  Sara and Anthony
Schreiner.
Siblings:  Esther Kohel.
Arrangements:   Wood Funeral Home, 784 Main St., East Aurora, New York.   
Church:  St. Cecilia's Roman Catholic Church, Sheldon, New York.
Interment:  St. Mary's Cemetery, Strykersville, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  SENTZ, CATHERINE O. (NEE HOGENKAMP)
Passed Away:  March 26, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:   Husband:  George L.   Siblings:  John, Hildegard, Raymond, Mary, Dorothy
Mosey Lehner.
Survived by:    Children:  George R., Lorraine D. Darrow, Kathleen M. Powers, Jerome, John H.
Arrangements:   Amigone Funeral Home Inc., 8440 Main St., Clarence, New York.
Church: Nativity of B.V.M. Church, Harris Hill, Clarence, New York.
Notes:  Officer of St. Gerards LCBA.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  SHAFER, KARL
Of:  Clarence, New York.
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001.
Survived by:    Children:  Scott Napora.  Siblings:  Bruce, Robert, Sally Szczublewski, Sue
Noga, Richard.
Arrangements:   Urban Brothers Funeral Home Inc., 5895 Goodrich Rd., Clarence Center, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  SHAVER, WILLIAM MICHAEL
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001.
Survived by:    Wife:  Janet M. (nee Wick).  Children:  Debra, William, Daniel, Kathleen,
Christopher, Dean, Beth Ann.  Siblings:  James Shaver.
Arrangements: Amigone Funeral Home, Inc., 2600 Sheridan Dr., Tonawanda, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  SIEFRIED, RUTH A. (NEE SCOTT)
Of:  Elma, New York.
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001.
Survived by:    Husband:  Donald G.  Children:  Sheila M., Sharon M. Basilio, Donald G., Scott
M., Serena E., Sean M.   Siblings:  Irene Kreinheder, Walter, Catherine Post.
Arrangements:   Paul A. Kloc Blossom Chapels Inc., 4680 Clinton St., West Seneca, New York.  Ph
(716) 668-5666.
Church:  Annunciation Church.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  SIMPSON, BEATRICE M. (NEE VAN WIE)
Of:  Warsaw, New York, formerly of Buffalo, New York.
Passed Away:  March 25, 2001 (short illness).
Age:  79.
Survived by:    Children:  Sondra VanCurran (Franklinville, NY), Patricia Pellicane (Nunda,
NY), Ronald Drake (Wheatfield, NY), Howard Simpson (Silver Springs, NY).
Arrangements:   Robinson and Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw, New York.
Interment:  Union Cemetery, Dalton, New York.
Notes:  Retired residence manager for Sisters Hospital School of Nursing.  Native of Austin,
PA.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  SISTER MARY LEOCRETIA, CSSF.  (ANGELINE LASKOWSKI)
Of:  Cheektowaga, New York.
Passed Away:  March 28, 2001.
Age:  84.
Pre-deceased by:  Parents:  John and Anna (nee Anucik) Laskowski.  Siblings:  Chester, Sally
Carter.
Survived by:    Siblings:  Raymond (Erie, PA), Irene Birch (Erie, PA).
Arrangements: Pietszak Funeral Home, 806 Clinton St., New York.  Ph (716) 852-4499.
Interment: St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Pine Ridge Rd., Cheektowaga, New York.
Services:  Villa Maria Convent Chapel, 600 Doat St., Buffalo, New York.
Notes:  Principal of Our lady of the Blessed Sacrament School in Depew and St. Stanislaus
School of Buffalo.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6 and March 30, 2001, page B-9.

Deceased:  SOBOLESKI, STANLEY E.
Of:  Niagara Falls, New York.
Passed Away:  March 26, 2001.
Age:  88
Pre-deceased by:  Parents:  Stanley E. and Pauline (nee Pinkoski).  Siblings:  Stella Gahlbeck,
Cecilia and Anita Soboleski.
Survived by:    Siblings:  Alfred (Springville, NY).
Arrangements: Labuda Funeral Home Inc., 356 Portage Rd., Niagara Falls, New York.  
Interment:   Holy Trinity Cemetery, Lewiston, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:   STANTON, BARBARA F. (NEE KIEFER)
Of:  Cheektowaga, New York.
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001.
Survived by:    Husband:  Earl M.  
Arrangements: Melvin J. Sliwinski Funeral Home, 85 George Urban Blvd., Cheektowaga, New York.
Ph (716) 894-1772.
Interment:   Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:   TARAVELLA, ANGELA M.
Of:  Tonawanda, New York.
Passed Away:  March 28, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Parents:  Anthony and Frances (nee Antolena).  Siblings:  Josephine Ricci,
Matthew.
Survived by:    Siblings:  Martha J. Insinna.  Nephews:  Lawrence, Robert and Dr. Thomas
Insinna.
Arrangements: Greco Funeral Home Inc., 2909 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore, New York.  Ph (716)
874-4400.
Church:   St Andrew's Catholic Church, 1525 Sheridan Dr., Tonawanda, New York.
Interment:   Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cheektowaga, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  THEISEN, DOROTHY E. (NEE STOECKL)
Of:  Niceville, FL.  Formerly of Buffalo, New York.
Passed Away:  March 24, 2001.
Age:  92.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Laurence.
Survived by:    Children:  Col. Robert C Theisen Sr., Ret. U.S. Army (Niceville, FL).
Grandchildren: Robert C. Jr. (Tampa, FL), Laurence C (Alpharetta, FL).
Arrangements: Amigone Funeral Home, Inc., 2600 Sheridan Dr., Tonawanda, New York.
Church:  Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Niceville, Florida.
Interment:  Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Tonawanda, New York.
Notes:  Born in Buffalo, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5 & E-6.

Deceased:  TRIETLEY, JOYCE M. (NEE TOMASZEWSKI)
Of:  Orchard Park, New York.
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001 (suddenly).
Survived by:    Husband:  Charles R.  Children:  Karen A. Ryan,  Jeffrey C.  Grandchildren:
Benjamin P. Ryan.
Arrangements:   Joseph K. Quinn Funeral Home Inc., 6170 West Quaker St., Orchard Park, New
York.
Church:   St. George's Church, West Falls, New York.
Interment: Hillcrest Cemetery, 5223 Abbott Rd., Hamburg, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  WEAVER, ANNA E. (NEE GRANDISH)
Of:  Springville, New York.
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Husband:  Bert J.  Siblings:  Geraldine Lazaron.
Survived by:    Friend:  Carl Sponholz.  Siblings:  Matilda "Tilly" Whitmeyer (Glenwood, NY),
Isabell Ahnberg (Paradise, CA).  Nephews:  Ronald G. "Sonny" and Donald "Butch" Whitmeyer.
Great-niece: Wendy R. Whitmeyer.
Notes:  Worked for the Cattaraugus County Dept. of the Aging.  Member of Springville Volunteer
Fire Dept. Auxiliary.  Member of Felton Burns VFW Post Auxiliary.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  WELLS, HARRISON JR.
Passed Away:  March 26, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:  Children:  Calvin Hare.
Survived by:    Wife:  Sheila A. (nee Gody).  Children:  Harrison Hare, Angel Gowdy, Shonda
Cleckley.
Arrangements:  Thomas T. Edwards Funeral Home, 995 Genesee St., Buffalo, New York.
Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  WILLIAMS, COLEMAN
Passed Away:  March 25, 2001.
Survived by:    Children:  Gloria Miller, Robert, Jeffrey.
Arrangements:   H. Alfred Lewis Mortuary Inc., 968 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo, New York.
Services:  Prince of Peace C.O.G.I.C., 669 Kensington Ave., Buffalo, New York.
Interment:   Mount Hope Cemetery.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  WINDEN, DORA B. (NEE BLOSSOM)
Of:  Lewiston, NY.  Formerly of Brockport, NY, Youngstown, NY.
Passed Away:  March 26, 2001 (long illness).
Age:  79.
Survived by:    Husband:  Evart "Bud".  Children:  Dean (Lewiston, NY), Jack (Rochester, NY),
David (Rochester, NY).  Siblings:  Aura Ainsworth (Rochester, NY), Phyllis Bobson (Bergen, NY),
Merle Murphy (Brockport, NY), Evelyn Wright (West Palm Beach, FL), Howard (Brockport, NY),
Ernest (Hilton, NY), Kenneth (Spencerport, NY).
Notes:  Born in Brockport, NY.
Memorial Service:  St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 400 Ridge St.
Interment:  St. Paul's Episcopal Church Columbarium.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  WISEMAN, FRED WILLIAM
Of:  Gasport, New York.
Passed Away:  March 28, 2001.
Survived by:    Wife:  Ethel Jean.  Children:  Mary Kennard (Pheonix, AZ).  Grandchildren:
Stephen and Sherry Kennard (AZ).   Siblings:  Charles (Lockport, NY), Roy (Lockport, NY).
Step-Children:  Marion Mackney (Lockport, NY), Georgia Korosecz (Niagara Falls, NY), Cheryl
Schmitt (West Palm Beach, FL), Susanne Korosecz (N. Tonawanda, NY), Steven Korosecz (Marianna,
FL), Gregory Korosecz (Fort Lauderdale, FL), Julia O'Shea III (Lockport, NY).
Arrangements:  Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St., Middleport, New York.
Interment:  Hartland Cemetery.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 29, 2001, page E-6.

Deceased:  YACOBUCCI, MARGARET R. (NEE WITTMAN)
Of:  West Seneca, New York.
Passed Away:  March 26, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:   Husband:  Nicholas J.  Parents:  Joseph and Margaret (nee Barry) Wittman.
Survived by:     Children:  Margaret Stelmach, Theresa Stefanacci, Nicholas.  Grandchildren:
Edward Stelmach, Nicolette Scibetta, Carmella Morgante, Marie Falzone, Taylor Yacobucci.
Arrangements: Lombardo Funeral Home, 3060 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park, New York.
Church:  Our Mother of Good Counsel Church, 3688 South Park Ave., Blasdell, New York.
Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lackawanna, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.

Deceased:  YARMAL, WILLIAM P., JR.
Passed Away:  March 27, 2001.
Pre-deceased by:   Children:  Cheryl Yarmal.  Parents:  William P. Sr. and Jennie (nee
Scimecca).
Survived by:     Wife:  Frances S. (nee D'Arrigo).  Children:  Michelle Ebbeson, Denise
Altvater, Lori Brown, Debra Yarmal, Nicole Tully, Danielle Yarmal, William P.  Siblings:
Lorraine Yarmal, Mary Ann Frank, JoAnn Carroll.
Arrangements:   Perna Funeral Home Inc., 1306 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, New York.
Church: St Margaret's Roman Catholic Church, 1395 Hertel Ave., Buffalo, New York.
Entombment: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cheektowaga, New York.
Source:  Buffalo News, March 28, 2001, page E-5.