The Buffalo News from Buffalo, New York (2024)

April 24, 2000

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The Buffalo Newsi

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Buffalo, New York

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Monday, April 24, 2000

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MOTH EDITION Page The Buffalo NewsMonday April 24 2000 Obituaries 3n mnriam Dratlj Uistmijfi Bernice Deranco a Sratljs Charles Lang Jr owned Getzville Bakery Helen Mamon Louis Hughes IN MEMORIAM Remember your deceased loved ones 856 5555 NORTHEDITION where he also had been a deacon Me was a life member of the Buffalo Canoe Club and a member of Ancient Landmarks Lodge 441 ISAM Lorenzo Burrows Post American Legion and the Gyro Club of Buffalo Graves was a sailor and hunter Survivors include his wife Lillian two daughters Nancy Manalio of Snyder and Jane Kir by of Williamsville a son Clark Jr of Williamsville two sisters Ruth Meldram of Greenville SC and Jane Brobst of Pompano Beach la a brother Howard of Point Abino Ont and six grandchildren A memorial service was held at 11 am today in Westminster Pres byterian Church 724 Delaware Ave Burial will be in the memorial garden NIAGARA ALLS Bernice Deranco 82 a former depart ment store model and sales clerk died Saturday (April 22 2000) in Mount St Nursing Home after a lengthy illness Born Bernice ranciskiewicz in Niagara alls she graduated from Niagara alls High School in 1936 In the 1960s and 1970s she worked at Jenss department store on Main Street Mrs Deranco was a life mem ber of the Echo Club Survivors include her husband Samuel A two sons Thomas Gwozdek of Orchard Park and James of Denver a daughter Pam ela of Osprey la a brother William ranciskiewicz and eight grandchildren A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 am Wednesday in St Teresa of the Infant Jesus Cath olic Church 3840 Macklem Ave alter prayers at 9:15 in MJ Colucci Son uneral Chapel 468 19th St Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery Lewiston NIAGARA ALLS Helen Marnon 94 a retired saleswoman with Eaton Office Supplies in Am herst died Saturday (April 22 2000) in Oakwood Health Care Center Amherst A native of Niagara alls the former Helen Schotz lived here most of her life Beginning her ca reer in 1927 she became an office worker for Autolite USL where she met her husband John Sr He died in 1976 In 1948 she became a sales worker for Cannon Stationers mov ing on to Golden Office Outfitters in 1962 She retired from Eaton Of fice Supplies in 1984 A longtime member of Pierce Avenue Presbyterian Church she was active in the church Sunday school class for more than 40 years She also was active in area and bridge clubs Mrs Mamon enjoyed gardening crocheting embroidering and sew ing Surviving are a son John Jr of Spencerport a daughter Anne Louise Bonn of Clarence a brother Howard Schotz of Wilson five grandchildren and six great grand children Services will be held at 11 am Wednesday in Otto Redanz uner al Home 2215 Military Road Buri al will be in Riverdale Cemetery Lewiston Emerson Vocational High School Lang who owned the bakery from the 1950s until 1975 held a number of other jobs through the years rom 1975 until he retired in 1988 he worked for the Town of Amherst Engineering Department A resident of Getzville for the last 41 years Lang was a life mem ber of Getzville Volunteer ire Company In 1991 he was named ire Policeman of the Year by the Erie County Volunteer ire Police Association or many years Lang was a member of the Onstifters a busi club He was a member of the Getzville Bowling League and until last December sang in the choir of aith United Church of Christ in Amherst He enjoyed hunting and playing cards Surviving in addition to his wife and his son Charles are two other sons Dennis of Depew and David a daughter Kathleen Menth of Cheektowaga a sister Lenora Brit tain a brother Edward eight grandchildren and two great grand children A memorial service will be held at 11 am Saturday in aith United Church of Christ 1300 Maple Road Amherst Burial will be Aca cia Park Cemetery Pendleton Charles Lang Jr 72 whose Getzville Bakery was known for its bread at on Sundays died riday (April 21 2000) in Hos pice Buttalo Cheektowaga af ter a five month Lang served in the Army during the postwar occu pation of Japan from 1946 to 1948 fl He served for 17 years as trea surer of the Erie County Volunteer ire Police Association He was owner operator of the former Getzville Bakery at 2353 Millersport Highway for almost 25 years mixes were used in the bak said a son Charles Ill of Mogadore Ohio was from scratch Sundays there was hot bread right out of the oven: garlic cheese onion Italian rye white every kind of Lang a native of Buffalo at tended School 78 where he met his wife of 51 years Norma Geschwen der Lang He also was a graduate of Ken sington High School and completed the bakery management program at BAGINSKI Richard In memory of kind loving brother and uncle on the fifth anniversary Sadly missed JEAN AND AMILY Robert Graves 74 of Snyder retired vice president of Wiley Lighting ixture Co died Tuesday (April 18 2000) in Erie County Medical Center after a lengthy illness A native of Buffalo he grad uated from Ben i nett High School and attended the i University of Buffalo He served in the Naval Air Corps from 1945 to 1947 Graves retired in 1965 from Wiley Lighting ixture Co He also was credit manager for Buf falo Dental Inc until he retired in 1988 He was a 59 year member of Westminster Presbyterian Church In your time of sorrow a CARD THANKS expresses your appreciation 856 5555 Services for Louis Hughes a re tired steelworker will be held at noon Tuesday in Amigone uneral Home 1132 Delaware Ave Burial will be in Zion Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery Wil kesburg SC Hughes 77 died riday (April 21 2000) in Buffalo Gener al Hospital after a brief illness Bom in Ches ter County SC Hughes moved to Buffalo in 1952 when he began work in the blast furnace depart ment at Bethlehem Steel Corp He retired in 1983 He was a member of Promise land Missionary Baptist Church 243 Mulberry St and enjoyed fish ing hunting riding motorcycles and repairing automobiles Survivors include his wife of 42 years the former Helen Gibson five daughters Janet Womack and Helen both of Greensboro SC Lisa Cheryl Williams and Benita Williams two sons Reginald Williams and Jonathan and six grandchildren CARUANA Mary In Loving Memory You are always in our Thoughts and Prayers Sadly missed by HUSBAND CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN Hildegard (nee Tenbult) April 22 2000 beloved wife of Joseph Rogers dearest mother of David (Joan) Corl John (Karen) Mary Ann and Michael Rogers loving grandmother of Katelyn Christopher Etyssa and Lydia sister of the late Sophie (Kenneth) Reitmeier also sur vived by nieces nephews and friends The family will be present on Monday 7 9 PM and Tuesday 2 4 and 7 9 PM at the Urbcn AMIGONE UNERAL HOME 3645 Genesee St (two blocks east of Union Rd) where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9:30 AM and from Our Lady Help of Christians Church at 1OOO AM riends invited lowers are gratefully declined If desired memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc Josephine (nee Zupo) April 22 2000 wife of the late Chories A Russell dearest mother of Diane (Edward) Paszek Charles A (Margaret) and Joseph A (Dawn) Russell grandmother of 13 grandchildren and mns great grandchil dren sister of Dorothy Zupo and Daniel (Josephine) Zupo of lorida The family will be present on Monday 2 4 and 7 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE UNERAL HOME INC 2600 Sheridan Drive (corner of Parker) where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 12 Noon riends invited lowers are grate fully declined ff desired memorials may be mode to Hospice Buffalo Inc Dorothy (Coover) April 23 2000 wife of the late Vincent Ryan mother of Edward (Dorothy) Ryan and Dorothy A (late Donald) Merkl grandmother of Edward (Nancy) Ryan Dennis (Julie) Ryan Michael Ryan Shoron (Paul) Sullivan and Thomas (Modalene) Merkl also survived by six great grand children predeceased by brothers and sis ters riends may call Monday 2 4 and 7 9 at LOOMIS OERS LOOMIS INC Memorial Chapel 1 820 Seneca St where funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 AM fol lowed by a Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of the Holy amily at 9:30 AM Mrs Ryan was a member of New York Telephone Company Pioneers lowers gratefully declined LEWANDOWSKI Thomas LEWIS Climmle Lee LONGO Margaret MANCINELLI Victor Sr MARNON Helen Jeanette (Schotz) McDonnell David McLEAN Mabel (Mueller) McNEAL Kelly A McNEIL Donna (Schultz) MOREY Bette A (nee Wilson) MURRAY Raymond Sr Lottie (nee Zacklewlcz) O'CONNOR Mary OSTROSKY Ann Brock (Clavir) PANUS Mary A (omess) POLIZZI Margaret nee Murawski ROGERS Hildegard (nee Tenbult) RUSSELL Josephine (nee Zupo) RYAN Dorothy (Coover) SCHIEDER Raymond SCHORK rancis SHAUGHNESSY Angelina (Rasinskl) SISTER MARY DAMIEN MAXWELL RSM SNYDER Charles Sr THOMAS Michael WITTE Dorothy (Klink) (Additional Obituaries on Page C2 Robert Graves retired executive MICHAELS Daniel It is 5 years since you left earth my heart still aches for you Miss and love you so much ILY WIE LINDA WCISLO Helen Although it's 7 years since you left us you will remain in our hearts forever We love you and miss you WALTER CHILDREN GRANDCHILDREN AND IRST GREAT GRANDCHILD ANDREW VALENTINE Bette A (nee Wilson) April 23 2000 ot Cheektowaga NY be loved wife of the late John Morey dear est mother of Robert (Phyllis) Morey and Anne Morey grandmother of Tracy Angela and Suzanne Morey amily will be present to receive relatives and friends Tuesday 2 4 and 7 9 PM at the MELVIN SLIWINSKI UNERAL HOME 85 George Urban Blvd (west of Harlem Rd) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:15 AM and from ourteen Holy Help ers Church at 9 AM Interment St Stanis laus Cemetery lowers gratefully declined Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo Raymond Sr uaaeniy Apni zj zuuu or East Aurora NY beloved husband of Marion Enigan Murrov: dear father of Ray mond Jr (Peggy) Timothy (Diane) John 'Jack' (Mary) Brian (Vicki) Kevin (Patricia) and the late Thomas broth er of Ronald (late Phyllis) Lawrence (Dawn) and the late John loving grandfa ther of Raymond Ill Sean Cindy Shannon Amanda Renee Allison Chris topher Christina and Derek also survived by six great grandchildren nieces and nephews brother in law of red (Margie) Enigan and Catherine Taggert of New York City amily will receive friends at the WOOD UNERAL HOME 784 Main St East Aurora NY on Tuesday and Wednes day 2 4 and 7 9 PM where funeral ser vices will be held on Thursday at 10 AM Interment in Holland Cemetery Lottie "Charlotte" (nee Zacklewlcz) April 23 2000 wife of the late Edmund dear mother of lorence (late Richard) Ty morek Daniel (Marcia) Niemet and the late Edmund (Jenny) Niemet grandmoth er of seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren sister of Leon (Dolores) Zackiewicz Henry "Monty" (Bertha) Kwiatkowski and the late Bernice Popo dowski dear friend of Henry Wargula neral service from the PACER UNERAL HOME INC 2275 George Urban Blvd (2 blocks east of Dick Rd) Wednesday at a time to be announced riends invited amily present Tuesday 2 4 and 7 9 PM Mary April 24 2000 beloved wife of David Ei senmann dear sister of Margaret (George) Dohn aunt of Tracy Dohn Bon nie (Craig) Campbell and Kim Staubitz The family will be present on Tuesday from 2 4 and 7 9 at the AMIGONE NERAL HOME INC (Tonawanda Chapel) 2600 Sheridan Dr (corner of Parker) where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 8:45 and from St Andrew's Church at lowers gratefully de clined Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association Ann Brock (Clavir) Of Roslindale AAA formerly of raming ham AAA and a Buffalo NY resident for almost 65 years entered into rest April 21 2000 beloved wife of the late Dr Samuel Brock and Hyman Ostrofsky lov ing mother of Bonnie (Edwin) Bassuk of ramingham AAA cherished grandmother of Joel (Carolyn Bassuk Heidi (Scott) Zibel and Shari Bassuk (fiance' Paul AAarkowitz) Graveside services at ramingham Natick Hebrew Cemetery Windsor Ave Natick MA on Monday April 24 at 1:00 PM In lieu of flowers donations may be mode to so charity of choice Arrangements by STA NETSKY MEMORIAL CHAPELS Brookline ond Canton AAA Mary A (omess) April 22 2000 wife of the late Edward Ponus dear mother of Maureen Rogers Mary Ellen (John) Jones Edward Alice James (Kelley) Joseph ond the late Lynn Panus foster mother of Daniel David and Jennifer Keeler grandmother of Anthony Grace Leah Megan Ashlie Cassie Da nielle ond Shannon great grandmother of Sam Michael and Joseph sister of Jac queline Kloc amily present Tuesday 2 4 ond 7 9 PM at the PERNA UNERAL HOME INC 1306 Hertel Ave (near Col vin Ave) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10AM A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated from St Joseph's Church (University Heights) at 1 1AM lowers gratefully declined Memo rial contributions may be mode to Roswell Park Cancer Institute Interment in Mt Calvary Cemetery POLIZZI Margaret (nee Murawski) (Palmieri) (Witkowski) Of Elma NY April 22 2000 beloved wife of the late Michael Polizzi Joseph Palmieri and rancis Witkowski dearest mother of rancis (Constance) ond Paul (Jean) Witkowski fond grandmother of Robert (Dianne) Lauro and Paul (Lisa) Witkowski and four great grandchildren sister of rances Propster ond the late Ve ronica James and Leon (Helen) Murawski riends and relatives are invited to attend a funeral Mass from St Vincent de Paul Church Seneca St at Rice Rd Spring brook NY on Wednesday morning April 26 2000 at 1 0:30 AM No prior visitation Arrangements by PAUL A KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC (668 5666) Lois (Nestel) April 21 2000 beloved wife of William Kirkpatrick devoted mother of Susan Lu rie grandmother of Dawn Andrew and Candice daughter of Norman and Cath erine (Merkt) Nestel riends may call Monday 2 4 and 7 9 PM at the DIETRICH UNERAL HOME INC 2480 Kensington Ave Amherst where services will be neld Tuesday at 1 1 :00 AM lowers are de clined Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society Mildred (nee Duscher) April 23 2000 of Buffalo NY beloved wife of Henry Kolk mother of Gary Kolk grandmother of Timothy Kolk (Stacey Gardner) and Eric Kolk (Christina) great grandmother of Sarah ond Matthew Kolk sister of Irene acklam (Charles) Shirley Askey (John) Allan (Audrey) Norman (Kathy) Duscher and the late Albert Duscher lorence Pretnor and Raymond Duscher riends may call Tuesday 2 4 and 7 9 PM at the HARRY A WEDEKINDT UNERAL HOME INC 280 Grover Cleveland Hwy ot Bailey Buri al service wilt be private If desired memorials may be mode to Hospice oundation Adeline "Adele" (nee Garwol) April 2 1 2000 beloved wife of Adolph dear sister of the late Albert (late Helen) Rose (late William) Lawicki Joseph Mi chael Edward rank (Lydia) Blanche (late Kermit) Goodwin Wolter and Mary Myers also survived by nieces and nephews neral from the KOLANO UNERAL HOME 396 Amherst St (near Grant) Tuesday 9:15 and Assumption Church 9:30 AM riends invited amily present Monday only 2 4 7 9 Donations may be made to Assumption Church Preservation und Entombment St Stanislaus Cemetery Thomas April 21 2000 dearest father of Renee (Jeffrey) Wachowski Valerie (Rudy) Hilde brandt Terese Gregory and the late Thomas Lewandowski Jr fond grandfa ther of Lennon Devon Heather Ana Lauren ond Vicki dear brother of Dolores Reinlander Patricia Przewlocki his twin brother Gerald (Judy) David (Carol) Ray mond Sandra Wysocki and the late John (Leatrice) Lewandowski former husband of Christine and son Michael also sur vived by nieces and nephews Services Wednesday ot 8:45 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK UNERAL HOME INC 3640 Clinton St (one block east of Union) and in SS Rita Patrick Church at 9:30 Chapel hours on Monday and Tuesday only from 2 4 and 7 9 PM Climmle Lee April 19 2000 Relatives ond friends may visit THOM AS EDWARDS UNERAL HOME INC Tuesday 1 1 :00 AM PM The family will receive friends Wednesday 10:00 AM uneral service to follow at 11:00 AM Interment orest Lawn Cemetery Margaret April 21 2000 beloved sister of Sarah (late Jock) Logan Josephine (late Sager) Nebral and the late Mary Longo and Sal vatore (late Alice) Longo also survived by several nieces and nephews amily pres ent Tuesday 4 9 PM ot the PERNA UNER AL HOME INC 1306 Hertel Ave (near Colvin Ave) where funeral services will be held Wednesday ot 8:45 AM A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Holy Spirit Church at 9:30 AM lowers gratefully declined Interment in St Jo seph's Cemetery Niagara alls NY Victor Sr Dunaio nt entered into rest April 22 2000 beloved husband of Shiriey (nee Brock) Mancinelli: devoted father of rank Anthony (Marjorie) Victor Jr (Margaret) Marc (Carleen) Joseph (Tino) Victoria Hollenbaugh Deborah Hill Diane Terranova Darla (Bill) Barone Anno (Edward) Abbott Phyllis (Kenneth) Murawski and the late George Mancinelli cherished grandfather of 24 grandchil dren and 8 great grandchildren loving son of the late Anthony and Lucy (nee Tomasullo) Mancinelli dear brother of rank (late Phyllis) Carl (late annie) and the late Daniel (Lucille) Mancinelli also survived by relatives and friends Relatives ond friends may visit the LOMBARDO NERAL HOME 102 Linwood Ave at Sum mer near Delaware Ave on Tuesday from 2 4 and 7 9 PM where the funeral will be held on Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Holy Angels Church at 9:30 o'clock Interment orest Lawn Cem etery Mr Mancinelli was a veteran of WWII MARNON Helen Jeanette (Schotz) Age 94 formerly of Michigan Ave Niag ara alls NY April 22 2000 in Oakwood Health Care Center Amherst NY wife of the late John Marnon Sr mother of John (Marlene) Mamon Jr of Spencer port NY Anne Bonn of Clarence NY sister of Howard Schotz of Wilson NY and the late Edward Raymond and Charles Schotz also survived by 5 grand children 6 great grandchildren several nieces and nephews Visitation is Tuesday 2 4 ond 7 9 PM at the OTTO REDANZ UNERAL HOME LaSALLE PARK CHAPEL 2215 Military Rd Niagara alls where fu neral services will be held Wednesday at 1 1 AM with the Rev Melba Meyer officiat ing If desired contributions may be mode to Oakwood Health Core Center VIP Me morial und 200 Bassett Rd Williams ville NY 14221 David April 23 2000 beloved hus band of Susan (O'Rourke) McDonnell and the late Do ris Garmon: dear father of Steven and Duane (Betsy) McDonnell and Philip Schreck grandfather of Timothy brother of Ada (late Roy) Dempsey Vene tie (late Arthur) Giancotti Mary Kay (late Thomas) Corbett ond the late Anna McDonnell Charles McDonnell Juneil Johnson Sara Gurski brother in law of Barbara McDonnell Richard Johnson and Eli Gurski survived by nieces nephews and cousins riends may call at the JAMES GRACE UNERAL HOME 335 Ontario St Wednesday 7 9 and Thursday 2 4 and 7 9 PM A Mass of Christian Buri al will be held riday in All Saints Church 205 Esser Ave at 10 A AAA David was a Korean Navy veteran and a retired plant operator or Airco Industry in Buffalo lowers gratefully declined Mabel (Mueller) Age 90 formerly of Buffalo NY in St Mary's Nursing Home Niagara alls NY April 21 2000 mother of Shirley (John) Kilmer of Niagara alls NY grandmother of Suzanne Carlin of Wheatfield NY and Scott Kilmer of Houston TX great grand mother of Riley and Wyeth Kilmer sister of lorence Lonien of Hamburg NY pre deceased by one grandson Jock Kilmer There will be no prior visitation and private Memorial Services will be held at the convenience of the family Arrange ments by the PETER A WILSON UNERAL CHAPEL Kelly A Of Angola NY April 23 2000 beloved daughter of Mary Pezzimenti McNeal and Allen McNeal Sr dearest sister of Allen (Tara Lynn) McNeal Jr granddaughter of Vincent Pezzimenti and the late Dorothy fiancee of Jarrod Sikorski also survived by many aunts uncles and cousins riends may call Tuesday ond Wednesday from 2 4 and 7 9 PM at the HEIMBURG ADDI SON UNERAL HOME INC 262 AAainSt Angola NY where prayers will be said Thursday at 9:30 AAA followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1 0 AM in Most Pre cious Blood Church Kelly was a 1993 graduate of the Lakeshore Central School Donna (Schultz) April 23 2000 wife of Robert McNeil mother of Lynn (Gene) Kolodziej David (Mary) John (Rosella) Peter (Ronda) and Paul (Sue) McNeil grandmother of Kim berly and Chelsea Kolodziej Robert James Jock Ryan and Angus McNeil sur vived by several nieces ond nephews The family will be present Tuesday and Wednesday 2 4 ond 7 9 PM ot BEACH TUYN UNERAL HOME INC 5541 Main St (at Cayuga Rd Williamsville uneral services will be held Thursday at 1 0 AM in Amherst Presbyterian Church 151 Youngs Rd Williamsville riends invited lowers gratefully declined Memorials in Mrs McNeil's memory to Amherst Presby terian Church appreciated Paul A April 23 2000 beloved sori of the late Cosimo and rances (nee Spampato) Bat taglia brother of the late Rosalie (rancis) McGIoin nephew of Genevieve O'Con nell uncle of Gale Sharon and Michael McGIoin also survived by several cousins The family will be present to receive friends Monday from 2 4 and 7 9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE UNER AL HOME INC 5200 Sheridan Dr (cor ner of Hopkins Rd) where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9 AM and from St Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM Lawrence A Sr April 23 2000 of Lackawanna NY be loved husband of Josephine (nee Kali nowski) dearest father of Bernard (Tracey) Woytas Joseph (Jery Lyn) Woytas Michael Woytas Robert Diane (Peter) Colon Law rence Jr (Burt) Timothy (Michelle) Jody Ann (Lenny) Doud ond the late Bemodine Woytas also survived by nine grandchil dren Chapel service from the COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC 3003 South Park Ave Lackawanna NY Wednesday morning at 1 0 AM In lieu of flowers me morials may be mode to Make A Wish oundation Visitation Monday and Tues day 2 4 and 7 9 PM Eleanor (Liebermann) April 22 2000 beloved wife of the late Robert 'Doc' dear mother of Rebecca (David N) Parker Patricio A and Karen Burg sister of Erma Hodson and the late Lydia Buresch rancis and Leo Lie bermann riends may coll at the JAMES GRACE UNERAL HOME INC 335 Ontario St Tuesday 2 4 and 6 9 PM where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 In lieu of flowers memorials to Nazareth Lutheran Church 269 Skillen Buffalo 14207 Hospice Buf falo Inc 225 Como Park Blvd Cheekto waga 14227 or the Roswell Alliance oundation Development Dept RPCI Elm Carlton Sts Buffalo 14263 Eleanor was the Sunshine Committee of the Gold en Age Center and former employee of Cel ED Stevens Insurance Co Matthew April 24 2000 husband of the late Maty (nee Banach) dear father of Connie (Tony) Balicki grandfather of Kathy and Janet grandfather of Taylor Anne step brother of Stella (Phil) Grzybowski brother in law of Irene (John) Sopic predeceased by brothers ond sisters survived by nieces and nephews uneral from the PACER UNERAL HOME INC 2275 George Ur ban Blvd (2 blocks east of Dick Rd) Wednesday 9 AM and St James Church 9:30 riends invited family present Tues day only 2 4 and 7 9 PM James April 23 2000 of Buffalo NY son of the late Patrick and Margaret O'Brien Calla han: dear brother of Nelson 'Red' (Eleanor 'Sis') Callahan and the late rancis 'Buzz' Callahan Edmund 'Skip' (late Mary) Callahan William Callahan Joseph (late Cecelia) Callahan ond Anna Mae (late Joseph) Zobrest also survived by many loving nieces ond nephews neral services Wednesday at 10:30 AM from the Old irst Ward Chapel of the PETER LESLIE UNERAL HOME 580 South Park Ave (corner of Hamburg St 855 1411) and in the Shrine of St Jude (St Stephen's Church) at 1 1:00 AM Rela tives and friends are invited to attend amily will be present Tuesday only from 2 4 and 7 9 PM Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery Lackawanna NY CEHULIC Anna (nee Pokornowskl April 22 2000 beloved wife of Stephen dear mother Charlene Taylor Thomas "Stretch" and Paul (Laura) Cehulic grand mother of Joshua Matthew and Benja min sister of the late Stephen and Edwin (Anna) Pokornowski also survived by nieces nephews and cousins uneral from the PACER UNERAL HOME INC 1949 Clinton St (3 blocks west of Ogden St) Wednesday 9:00 AM and in St Cas mir's Church 9:30 riends invited amily present Tuesday only 2 4 and 7 9 PM Jane April 23 2000 of Buffalo NY beloved wife of John mother of Susan (Lorry) Beck and Joan (Thomas) Amodeo grandfather of Jocelyn Amber Jonathan Kristin Tom my and John sister of Helen Murzynski Lottie Zelonis Irene Woloszynek and the late Walter Bartnik riends may call Tues day 2 4 ond 7 9 at the LESTER WEDE KINDT UNERAL HOME 3290 Delaware Ave where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 1 AM riends invited John 'Rabbit April 20 2000 Beloved hus band of Mary Ann (Meehan) Connors cherished father of Vincent (Maureen) Sheila A and the late Patrick Connors loving grandfather of Lawrence Patrick ana Samuel Connors dear brother of Robert (Carol) Connors Mary Lou (red) Schumacher and Theresa Connors riends may call Monday from 2 4 and i 7 9 PM ot the REDDINGTON UNERAL HOME 657 Abbott Rd riends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at 9:30 AM at St Martin of Tours RC Church Please assemble at church lowers are graciously declined Memorial contributions may be made to Red Cloud Indian School Pine Ridge South Dakota 57770 andor the Children's Guild 936 Delaware Ave Buffalo NY 14209 Laverne Of Clarence NY entered in to rest April 19 2000 be loved husband of the late Lorraine (Stecher) Corbett father of Sharon (Brian) Troyer Donna (James) Ebersole Daniel (Sharon) Corbett ond Carolyn (Greg) Ribbeck brother of William (Arlene) Corbett Jeanette (late Richard) Gisler Irene (Chet) Covel James (late Marilyn) Corbett Lorraine (late red) Cowan and the late Evelyn Sinsel and Dorothy Groves loving companion of Shirley Miller also survived by 14 grand children three great grandchildren and several nieces ond nephews The family will be present Tuesday April 25 from 2 4 and 6 9 PM to receive friends at the BERNHARDT UNERAL HOME 130 Main St Akron uneral services will be held Wednesday April 26 at 1 1 AM at Clarence Church of Christ 5375 Old Goodrich Rd Clarence NY amily and friends invited to attend In lieu of flowers memorials made to the American Kidney oundation would be appreciated by the family Burial will be in Pioneer Cemetery Akron DEVINE Catherine (nee McNulty) April 23 2000 beloved wife of the late Michael Devine dearest mother of Thomas (Patricio) Devine Rita (Edward C) Driscoll and Bernadette (Richard Barton survived and loved by 7 grondchil dren 4 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Catherine was one of 13 children she is also survived by 2 sisters and a brother in Ireland The family will be present Tuesday 2 4 and 7 9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE UNERAL HOME INC 5200 Sheridan Dr (at Hopkins) where funeral services will be held Wednesday ot 8:45 AM ond from St John Neuman Chapel of St John the Bap tist Church at 9:30 AM riends invited lowers gratefully declined Memorials may be made to the charity of choice Mrs Devine was member of the Altar Guild of St John the Baptist Church (Ken more) and the Town of jonowonda Senior Citizens Thomas Age 80 of Second St Lewiston NY April 22 2000 husband of Charlotte (Joyce) Dingwall father of Kevin (Sandro) Dingwall and Karen Roulley of Niagara alls and the late Daniel Dingwall broth ver of the late John George and James Dingwall and Margaret McNamara grandfather of Danielle and Gregg Roul ley Melissa Mahoney Adam ona Lindsey Dingwall also survived by 2 great grand children several nieces and nephews fa ther in law of the late Raymond Roulley Visitation is Tuesday 1 1 AM to 1 PM at the OHO REDANZ UNERAL HOME LaSALLE PARK CHAPEL 2215 Military Rd Niago ra alls where funeral services will follow at 1 PM Memorial contributions to the American Lung Assn 210 John Glenn Dr3 Buffalo NY or to Lewiston ire Co No 1 145 Sixth St Lewiston NY 14092 Mr Dingwall was a retired Moore Business orms Sr Research Technician Lona (nee Curtis) Age 77 of North Tonawanda April 21 2000 after a brief illness beloved wife of John A Diermyer for 60 years (June 22nd) mother of James (Carol) Diermyer Sr of Wheatfield Waller (Jackie) Diermyer of North Tonawanda ond Deborah (Keith) Schneider of Tonawanda sister of William Curtis of lorida Walter (Irene) Curtis of Wheatfield and the late Grace Barra clough ond Mary Ellen Vorpahl grand mother of James (Valerie) Diermyer Jr Lisa (Michael) Behm Robert (Jennifer) Diermyer Belinda (David) Keleher Marc Schneider Jonathan Diermyer Jon Schneider and Robert Diermyer and seven great grandchildren aunt of sever al nieces and nephews Mrs Diermyer was a member of St Mark Lutheran Church and was a former employee of Murphy Co and enjoyed teaching ceramics riends may call at the RETTHOLD UNERAL HOME INC 1241 Oliver St at Word Rd in North Tonawan da on Monday and Tuesday 2 4 ond 7 9 PM uneral services will be held ot the funeral home on Wednesday at 10 AM Interment in Skinnerville Cemetery Memorials may be made to DeGraff Memorial Hospital Edward Of South Woles NY April 21 2000 be loved husband of Janet (Brodbeck) Downing dear father of Matthew (Susan) ond Kimberly Downing also survived by four grandchildren arother of James (Dorothy) Downing and the late Jeanette (Rex) McCarty also survived by several nieces and nephews No prior visitation lowers gratefully declined Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St Nicholas Church (North Java) Tuesday ot 1 1 AM Memorial contributions may be mode to the Hospice oundation Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMA TION SERVICE (824 6435) Mary See O'Connor notice ITZGERALD Catherine (nee Burke) April 23 2000 wife of the late John itzgerald sister of Vincent (Jean) Burke ond Teresa A (Martin) and the late Timo thy (Mary Ellen) Daniel A Burke Mary Ellen Bellanca ond David Burke sur vived by several nieces and nephews riends may call Tuesday 4 8 PM at the GEORGE ROBERTS SONS UNERAL HOME 2400 Main St where prayers will be offered Wednesday ot 10 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial ot St John Neumann Chapel (Englewood Belmont) at 10:45 AM lowers gratefully declined Ethel Thorpe April 23 2000 beloved wife of the late Harold Gay mother of Phyllis Cronin ond the lote Harold Gay Jr mother in law of Carol Gay sister of Kathryn Schrembs grandmother of Ted and Kyle Gay John ond David Cronin ond the lote Bonnie Betsy Daniel ond Norma Cronin also survived by five great grandchildren Private interment under direction of CARLTON A ULLRICH UNERAL HOME INC riends ore invited to attend a Me morial Service at Cleveland Hill United Methodist Church 546 Eggert Rd Thurs day April 27 at 7:30 PM Gifts in Mrs Gay's name made to her church would be appreciated Irene (nee Wnuk) April 21 2000 beloved wife of Richard loving mother of Robert Rosemarie (Mi chael) Vessels and Rick fond grandmoth er of Nichole Richard ana Amanda daughter of the late Jan and Magdalena Wnuk sister of Helen (late Alfred) Obar 1 ka Stella (lote Stanley) Dawidowicz Anna (late John) Bak Wanda (late Stanley) Czapski Sophie (Leo) Pawelek Joseph (El eanor) Wnuk elix (Kathryn) Wnuk Mary Graue ond the late John Jr sister in law of Gloria (late Steven) Glaze also sur vived by 153 nieces and nephews amily and friends may call Monday and Tuesday 2 4 and 7 9 at the ORLOWSKI PIETSZAK UNERAL HOME 2400 William St (897 2400) and attend a Moss of Chris tian Burial Wednesday at 9:30 at St John Kanty Church (please assemble at church) Edwin April 22 2000 beloved husband of the late Stefanie (nee Tomosikiewicz) dear fa ther of Karen (Arthur) Endress grandfa ther of Richard (Mary) Miller Scott (Jenni fer) Miller Suzanne (Scott) Thomas Lisa (John) Rafferty great grandfather of Chel sea and Amanda Miller Dylan Thomas ond John Rafferty IV beloved friend of Marie Jayne Sontarelli The family will be present to receive friends Monday from 2 4 and 7 9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE UNERAL HOME INC 5200 Sheridan Dr (corner of Hopkins Rd) where funeral services will be held Tues day ot 10:1 5 AM and from St Gregory the Great Church at 10:45 AM Stella (Werbowski) April 2 1 2000 of Sloan NY beloved wife ot the late Wolter dearest mother of Ju dith (Daniel) Zdrojewski Nancy (Jim) ar thing and Peter (Sandy) Grochowski lov ing grandmother of Rick Paul (Mellisa) Lisa Darren Craig Robert and great granddaughter Megan sister of the late Michael (Tate Lorraine) Werbowski and Walter (Eileen) Werbowski uneral service commencing at the DANIEL SMOLAREK UNERAL HOME 2047 Broadway Cheek towaga Buffalo city line Tuesday morning ot 10:30 and ot Our Lady Help of Chris tians Church at 11:15 Interment in St Matthew's Cemetery amily present Mon day only 2 4 and 7 9 PM Theodora (nee Gasior) April 22 2000 beloved wife of the late Stephen dear mother of Nancy (Julius Bud) Zebehazy fond grandmother of Lau ra Jessica and the late Stephen sister of the late Helen Gasior late Charlotte (late Stanley) Puto and the lote Gertrude (late Clarence) Noonan amily and friends may call Wednesday only 2 4 ond 7 9 at the ORLOWSKI AMHERST UNERAL HOME 447 Amherst St (875 0662) where services will be held Thursday time to be announced and at Assumption Church In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Assumption Preserva tin und Martyn "Bud" April 21 2000 of Williamsville age 78 son of the kite David and Mabel Con schafter Hicks brother of the late Marion A Reynolds cousin of Martha Perry be loved friend of Richard Volk survived by many other friends riends received Tues day 2 4 and 7 9 at the SCHLAGER NERAL HOME 4614 Main St Snyder In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Mended Hearts Or ganization Chapter 48 Mr Hicks was a member of the Buffalo orge Retirement Group ond a very active member of Mended Hearts Organization Chapter 48 Louis April 21 2000 beloved husband of Helen (nee Gibson) dear father of Reginald Williams Jonathan Hughes Lisa Lynn Hughes Janet (Tony) Womack Helen Hughes Cheryl Williams and Benita Williams grandfather of six grandchil dren The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 11 12 Noon at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE UNERAL HOME INC 1132 Delaware Ave (near erry St) where funeral services will follow at 1 2 Noon Mykola April 20 2000 of Amherst NY Beloved husband of the late Eugenio (nee) Masslennikow dearest father of George Iszkun Peter (Kimberly) and Olga Iszkun grandtather of Ashley beloved friend of Anastasia Nelepa step father of Henry (Aushra) Trussow brother in law of Ina (Victor) Puodziunas amily will be present to receive relatives ond friends Saturday Sunday and Monday from 2 4 and 7 9 PM at the MELVIN SLIWINSKI UNERAL HOME 85 George Urban Blvd (west of Horiem Rd) where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 AM and from SS Peter Paul Russian Orthodox Church ot 10:30 AM Interment St Matthew's Cemetery Panachyda Monday 7 PM Raymond April 20 2000 Beloved husband of Adele (nee Jasinski Schieder brother of John (Doris) Schieder and the late Esther Gongloff also survived by nieces and nephews The family will be present on Monday from 2 4 and 7 9 PM at the Urbon AMIGONE UNERAL HOME 3645 Genesee St (2 blocks eost of Union Rd) where funeral services will be held Tues day at 9:30 AM ond from Our Lacty Help of Christians Church at 10 AM riends invited lowers gratefully declined Me morials may be made to Our Lady Help of Christians Church or Our Lody of Victory Children's Home ronds Of Tonawanda Twp April 22 2000 beloved husband of Patricia Sutton Schork dear father af Mark nf Rochester Gretchen and Lisa Schork of Bellingham WA uncle of Keith A (Pen ny) Sutton great uncle of Bryan and Re becca Sutton of Eden NY predeceased by two sisters riends may call at LAW RENCE GIANNANE UNERAL HOME 3215 Delaware Ave Kenmore Monday 2 4 ond 7 9 PM All ore invited to cele brate Mass of Christian Burial from St Amelia's RC Church 2999 Eggert Rd Tonawanda Tuesday ot 9:00 AM Please assemble at church Memorial contribu tions to Hospke oundation 225 Como Park Blvd Cheektowaga 14227 or Ros well Park Cancer Institute Elm Carlton Sts Buffalo 14263 are preferred Angelina (RodnskQ April 22 2000 of Cheektowaga NY be loved wife of William dearest mother of Patricio (Paul) Mcjerowski James (Doreen) and Joseph Shaughnessy loving grand mother of Kory Kathleen Lauro Alison Amanda Jenna and great grandmother of Jaden sister of the late Edward (Carol) Rosinski and Genevieve (late Al) Szyman ski uneral service commencing at the DANIEL SMOLAREK UNERAL HOME 2510 Union Rd Cheektowaga (two blocks south of William St) Tuesday morning at 9:30 and at Resurrection Church at 10 Interment in St Matthew's Cemetery amily present Monday only 2 4 and 7 9 PM SISTER MARY DAMIEN MAXWELL RSM April 20 2000 daughter of the lote John and Bridget Hayes Maxwell sister of the late Mary Guest Christine Hoffman Ce celia Blakeslee Patrick John and Agnes Hoffman riends may call Monday 2 7 PM at AAercy Center 625 Abbott Rd where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 7 PM A Vigil Ser vice will take place Monday at 2 Memori als may be made to the Sisters of Mercy Arrangements by VICTORIAN PARK Charles Sr 'Scouter Chuck Apnl 22 2000 beloved hus band of Norma (nee Weaver! Snyder loving fa ther of Lvnda (Arthur) Smis tek Charles Jr (Kathryn) and the late Wayne and Keith A Snyder grandfather of Nathan Snyder The family will be pres ent Tuesday 2 4 ond 7 8:30 PM ot the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE UNERAL HOME INC 2600 Sheridan Dr (ot Park er) where funeral services will follow at 8:30 PM riends invited lowers grateful ly declined Memorials may be made to the Hospice oundation Mkhoel April 172000 beloved husband of the late Angela (nee Zarcone) dear father of rancis Noel Thomas and the lote Sis ter Dominic Marie of Jesus OP Dolores Diane and Irene Thomas grandfather of Ethel Pourciaux and the late Beth Grimsal of Lafayette LA great grandfather of Thomas Grimsal brother of the late An thony and Lucy Thomas The family will be present to receive friends Monday from 2 4 and 7 9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chap el) AMIGONE UNERAL HOME INC 2600 Sheridan Dr (at Porker Blvd) where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:15 AM ond from St Joseph Church (University Heights) ot 10 AM lowers gratefully declined Dorothy (Klink) Of Orchard Pork NY April 20 2000 wife of Elmer Witte sister of Carlton and Cliff Klink Priscilla (late Arvid) Perison and the late Russell Alvin and Irving Klink No prior visitation Memorial ser vices held Wednesday in St James United Church of Christ 1 1 west Main St Hom burg NY 14075 at 11 AM riends invit ed Memorials to Hospice or to St James United Church of Christ BATTAGLIA Paul A BLARR Lawrence A Sr BURG Eleanor (Liebermann) BUWAY Matthew CALLAHAN James CEHULIC Anna (nee Pokomowsk CHMIELOWIEC Jane CONNORS John 'Rabblf CORBETT Laverne DEVINE Catherine (nee McNulty) DIERMYER Lona (nee Curtis) DINGWALL Thomas DOWNING Edward EISENMANN Mary ITZGERALD Catherine (Burke) GAY Ethel Thorpe GLAZE Irene (nee Wnuk) GORSKI Edwin GROCHOWSKI Stella (Werbowski) GUCWA Theodora (nee Gasior) HICKS Martyn "Bud" HUGHES Louis ISZKUN Mykola KIRKPATRICK Lois (Nestel) KOLK Mildred (nee Duscher) KRZYZANSKI Adeline (nee Garwol) id.

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