NIAGARA EDITION Page C-14 The Buffalo Death Listings ADERMAN Andrew MARSILLO Angelina M. (Pugliese) BAILEY Doris A. (Whitehouse) O'CONNOR Elizabeth C. "Betty" BIEL Frank O'DONNELL, Michael J. BLECHNER Edward E.
PANTANO Anthony L. "Tony" BOUCHER Helen POLLINA Ruth A. (nee Kern) BUGMAN Mildred B. (nee Bartz) PUGH Maxine I. (nee Gross) CAPAGE Angela, Marie RACINE Fred Sr.
CATHCART RACZYK Laura M. CLAY Herbert D. REBACK Ida (nee McKibbin) CONROY Patricia B. (Lysiak) RHENEY Sally Conners COPECE Samuel S. Sr.
RITENBURG James W. DANNECKER Robert E. De RIVERA Jesus M. ANTHONY Francis R. SCHMIDEK Helen DECOWSKI Karla M.
(Baake) SHEEHAN DOMBROWSKI Helen (nee) Mason Loretta (Bauer) FINNEMORE Maureen E. (Chernetsky) SMITH Catherine Rita GANCARZ Albert G. SOBCZAK Sigmund GREENLEES James H. STONER Jean M. HELMINIAK Agnes (Martynkiewicz) TORNAMBE Vito HOLMES Dorothy O.
(nee Olear) TUTTLE Edward L. KILLEBREW Thelma L. VERA Jesus M. KROL Stella (nee Choczynska) WALKER Carl W. KUBIAK Mildred (nee Anthony) WAY Conrad E.
LAURIA Vincent F. WEBER Eugene D. LEGLER Steven M.H. WILLIAMS James M.D. LINDE "I Rev.
Norman H. WILSON Gary D. MacDONALD Regina C. WILSON Richard Arthur MARCIN Edmund V. YOUNG Caroline F.
nee Wroblewski In Memoriam BURVID, Anthony, Sr.Three years ago today you bid no one a last farewell or even said good-bye; You were gone before we knew it, and only God knew POLICE why. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still; In our hearts you hold a special place no one could ever fill. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone; For part of us went with you, the day God called you Home. Our eyes are always crying, our thoughts of you will never rest; God broke our hearts, but proved to us He only takes the best. Love you always and forever, YOUR LOVING WIFE BESS, TONY, JODI, TOM, JEANNE AND ALL YOUR BEAUTIFUL GRANDCHILDREN MEYERS, Steven Forever in our hearts.
Love, MOM, DAD, BROTHERS SISTERS MORGAN, Christopher-Your Mom, sister Fern and your three children, Bradley, Brittany and Savanna miss you so much. Family and friends. Love MOM ANNIE MORGAN PRICE, Helen- -You went home to glory three years ago today. I thought you were a gift; I was wrong, my dear, as God just loaned you to me for a while to gladden our home with your laughter, joy and love and your sweet smile. Forever you will be missed with our love.
TOM, SISTERS, BROTHER, NIECES YOUR HUSBAND DAVID, SONS DAVID R. NEPHEWS, GRANDCHILDREN SIUDA, John forever in our hearts and always on our minds. Sadly Missed, WIFE, CHILDREN GRANDCHILDREN TARQUINI, Bernard (Ben)-30 years in our thoughts with love. MOM, DAD, SISTER BROTHER Cards of Thanks CONVERY, Patrick family of Patrick Convery wish to express our deepest thanks to all our friends, relatives and neighbors for all your kindness during our recent loss. Cremation is a choice We can answer your questions CHARLES F.
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886-5363 IN MEMORIAM Remember your deceased loved ones 856-5555 Sepiember 21, 2003 CONROY -Patricia B. (Lysiak) Entered into heaven on Thursday, September 18, 2003, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by her parents, Edward and Stephanie Lysiak; survived by her devoted husband Daniel P. Conroy; beloved mother and mother-in-law of Kim (Carl) Fink, James (Deborah) Conroy, Peter (Tania) Conroy of Phelps, NY; loving grandmother of Rebecca, Jessica, Emily Conroy, Allison and Lindsay Fink. Patricia was a 25 year member and past first vice- -president of the Park Ridge Hospital Auxiliary, active in religious education programs at St.
John the Evangelist and Our Mother of Sorrows Churches and a founder of a weekly neighborhood Rosary Group. Patricia was a Real Estate Agent with Nothnagle. For more information about Patricia, visit www.aliferemembered.com Arrangements by BARTOLOMEO PEROTTO FUNERAL HOME, 1411 Vintage Ln (between 390 Long Pond Rochester, NY, where Patricia's visitation will be Monday 2-4 7-9 PM. Prayers Tuesday 8:45 AM from the funeral home followed by her Funeral Mass to be celebrated 9:30 AM at St. Mark's Church, 54 Kuhn Rochester.
Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations may be sent to American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Rd. NY, 14608, in Patricia's memory. COPECE-Samuel S. Sr.
September 20, 2003; beloved husband of Carmela (nee Marinaccio); dear father of Rosemarie (Brian) Hirschauer, JoAnne (David) Gould, Mary (Karl) Schlifke and Samuel (Rhonda) Copece, grandfather of eight grandchildren; brother of Jimmy Copece, Katherine Resser and the late Millie and Dominic Copece. The family will be present to receive friends Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1024 French where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 8:15 AM and from Fourteen Holy Helpers Church at 9 AM. DANNECKER-Robert E. of Tonawanda, NY, August 26, 2003, beloved husband of Margaret R. (Hughes) Dannecker; he will also be missed by his daughter Barbara (Edward) Miller; grandfather of Gretchen (Randy) Bechtel and Heidi Miller.
No prior visitotion. Private memorial services were held at the convenience of the family. Mr. Dannecker was a Navy veteran of ww Il and life member of Concordia Lodge and retired from IBEW Local Memorials to the Hospice Foundation. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435.
De ANTHONY-Francis R. September 16, 2003; beloved husband of the late Barbara De Anthony; beloved father of Dean De Anthony and Donna De Anthony Blum; dearest grandfather of Jesse, Jamie, Josh and Chris Blum and Joseph, Drew, Dana and Maria Ducato; also survived by sister Josephine Savelli and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. De Anthony served as past president of Local U.A.W. and also served as a radio operator during WWII and was active in veterans affairs.
DECOWSKI-Karla M. (Baake) September 13, 2003, of Buffalo, NY, beloved wife of Walter; sister of the late Hellmut Baake of Germany. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, September 23 at St. Joseph's Cathedral at 9:30 AM. No prior visitation.
Arrangements by THOMAS J. KELLEHER FUNERAL HOME. DOMBROWSKI-Helen (nee) Mason September 18, 2003 of Amherst, beloved wife of the late Chester; dearest mother of Nancy (Ronald) Slowik, Rose Marie (William) Aut and Virginia (Frank) Winter; grandmother of eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; sisterin-law of Josephine Reger; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present to receive relatives and friends Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd.
(West of Harlem where funeral services will be held Monday at 9:30 AM and from Queen of Martyrs Church at 10 AM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery, -Maureen E. (Chernetsky) September 19, 2003, predeceased by her daughter, Cheryl Christiansen; survived by her husband, Dale Finnemore; sons, Mark and Timothy (Renee); daughter, Catherine (Howard) Handley: brothers, Michael (Pat) Chernetsky and Thomas (Joan) Chernetsky; twin sister, Kathleen Mittner; grandchildren, Jessica, Carino, Amanda, Heather, Tara, Hannah and Adam; several nieces and nephews; and many dear friends. Maureen was a volunteer for FISH (Friends In Service Here), Compeer, VA Hospital in Buffalo.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be directed to Alzheimer's Association of Rochester, 435 East Henrietta Rochester, NY 14620. Friends are invited to attend Maureen's Memorial Service at THOMAS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4545 Lake Rochester (585) 663-3837 on Saturday, September 27 at 3:00 PM. -Albert G. Of Cheektowaga, NY September 20. 2003.
Beloved husband of Lottie (Misztal) Gancarz; dearest father of George and Gregory (Joanne) Gancarz; loving grandfather of five grandchildren and one great grandchild; brother of Sophie (Stanley) Pacyna, Frank (Lorraine) Gancarz. Predeceased by four brothers and four sisters. Friends may call on Monday from 2-4 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, 4680 Clinton St. (corner Borden Rd.) West Seneca, 668-5666, where funeral will be held Tuesday at 11:15 AM and from Fourteen Holy Helpers Church at 12-noon.
Friends invited. GREENLEES -James H. Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest ed August to September a 29, 27 2003. Remembrance at Brent Friends on Manor, are Saturday, invit- 366 Elmwood Buffalo at 2 PM. Interment Mt.
Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME. HELMINIAK--Agnes (Martynkiewicz) September 19, 2003, beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Patricia (John) Sikorski, Sylvia (late George) Wending, Richard (Joan) and Robert (Barbara) Helminiak; survived by 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sister of Stella (late Zigmund) Wasowicz and Henry (Dolores) Martynkiewicz; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Cheektowaga (2 blocks South of William Tuesday morning at 8:45 AM and at St.
Agnes Church at 9:15 AM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present to receive friends Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7.9 PM. In lieu of flow.
ers, donations may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care, 225 Como Park Cheektowaga, NY 14227. HOLMES -Dorothy O. (nee Olear) September 18, 2003, of Kenmore, NY, beloved mother of Judith (Albert) Shotwell and Kathleen (Robert) Staley: grandmother of John, Mark (Charlene) Shotwell, Elizobeth (Christopher) Evans and Thomas Staley; great-grandmother of Amanda Rose Shotwell. Friends may call Monday 4-8 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC.
FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave, where funeral services will be held Tues. day morning at 11. Friends invited. Mrs. Holmes was a retiree of Western Electric.
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Deported this life, September 18, 2003, cherished mother of Gerald Osborne, Marsha Osborne Rice and Harry Murray also survived by nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends Monday 7-9 PM at Second Chance Ministries, 381 East Ferry St. where Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday 12 Noon. Rev. Arthur H.
Boyd officiating. Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery, West Seneca, NY. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, INC.
-Stella (nee Choczynska) September 18, 2003 in Jacksonville, FL. Complete arrangements to follow by the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME, INC. (677-2727) KUBIAK-Mildred A. (nee Anthony) Age 78 of the Town of Pendleton. Friday, September 19, 2003 at her residence after a long illness; wife of Michael Kubiak who died May 20, 2003; beloved mother Michele (Dan) Merwin, Michael (Sandra) Kubiak, James (Deborah) Kubiak, Joan (late Fred) Puntoriero and Robert (Sherry) Kubiak; dearest sister of Christine Innocenti, Mary Koziol, Pauline Cacchione and the late Frank and Joseph Anthony; also loving grandmother of 10, great-grandmother of nine and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive relatives friends on Tuesday, September 23 from 7:00 until 8:30 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, 25 William St. (between Morgan and Broad City of Tonawanda, where a memorial service will be held at 8:30 following visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Lockport, NY 14094. LAURIA-Vincent F.
September 18, 2003, age 81, beloved husband of Jennie M. (nee Selva) Lauria; dearest father of Ann Marie (Richard) Johnson, Thomas L. (Theresa Lauria, Mary Ann Thomann and Linda Marie (Timothy) Miller; dear grandfather of 10 grandchildren; brother of Ignatius (Margaret) Lauria, Charles (Joanne) Lauria and the late Samuel Lauria, Carrie (Henry) Gentile and Joseph Lauria. Family will be present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME 2600 Sheridan (corner of Parker where Funeral Services will be held Monday at 8:45 AM and from St. John the Baptist Church (Kenmore) at 9:30 AM.
Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association of Western New York, 1284 French Depew, NY 14043. LEGLER---Steven M.H. Of Hamburg, NY, suddenly September 17, 2003; loving son of Robert H.
and Nancy (nee fa*gnan) Legler; dear brother of Christine M. Higgins and Theresa (Brandon) Lee; also survived by a large loving family, who will miss him dearly. Funeral Services will be held Monday at 12 Noon from the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers 646-5555).
Interment will follow in Lakeside Memorial Cemetery. Friends invited Flowers gratefully declined. Family present Saturday and Sunday 2-4, 7-9PM. LINDE 1-Rev. Norman H.
Of Colonial Village Presbyterian Church, Thursday 18, 2003. Family present Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls. Funeral services Monday 11 AM in Colonial Village Presbyterian Church, 4813 Kline Road, Town of Niagara. Interment private in Clarence Fillmore Cemetery MacDONALD-Regina C. September 19, 2003, beloved daughter of the late William G.
and Lydia E. (nee Frantz) McDonald; dear sister of the late Madge E. MacDonald and Jane MacDonald Grabau. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service Tuesday at 2:00 PM from the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 2600 Sheridan Dr.
(at Parker Burial will be in Elmiawn Cemetery. MARCIN-Edmund V. Of Lake Worth, FL, formerly of Hamburg, NY, September 17, 2003, beloved husband of Helen G. (nee Galus) Marcin; dearest father of Robert (Gail) Marcin. Paul (Sandra) Marcin and the late Susan (Walter) Baran; loving grandfather of Allison (Richard) Osman, Mark (Pamela) Marcin, Michelle (Christopher) Vanderzyden and Scott (Amy) Marcin; great grandfather to 10; brother of the late Henry (late Ida) Marcinkiewicz, Helen (late Joseph) Mekus, Irene (late Victor) Struski, Matthew late Tessie) Marcin, Alice (late James) Getchoff, Leonard (Irene) Marcinkiewicz and Joseph (Esther Cullen) Marcin; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Funeral services Monday morning at 9:15 from the Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC, 3450 South Park Avenue and at Our Lady of the Socred Heart Church at 10:00. Friends are invited. Flowers graciously declined. Mr.
Marcin was a former member of Bethlehem Management Club. Family present Sunday 2-5 and 7.9 PM MARSILLO- Angelina M. (nee Pugliese) Of Blasdell N.Y., entered into rest of of Elio September Lucy A. 18, (Ralph) Marsillo; 2003. devoted Bowser, Beloved mother Anna wife Moesch, Lisa Marsillo and Maureen (Jeff) Roth; cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild, loving daughter of the late Orlindo and Lucia (nee Forte) Pugliese; also survived by relatives and many friends.
Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd. near Loke Ave. on Saturday from 7-9 PM and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where the funeral will be held on Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 9:30 o'clock. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery, O'CONNOR-Elizabeth C. "Betty" (nee Martin) September 20, 2003, beloved wife of the late Joseph F.
O'Connor; dear mother of John K. (late Joan), Mary Ann, Joseph P. (Laurie), Daniel Michael F. (Linda), Brian D. (Sandy) and Maureen O.
(Ron) Pollard; grandmother of 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister of Rita Perusich, Daniel Martin, Bernard Martin and the late Mary Jane Pufpaff. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 9:00 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM at St. John the Baptist Church (Englewood Ave.) O'DONNELL, Michael J. Age 54, A senior human capital analyst at the U.S.
General Accounting Office, died on September 17, 2003; from complications from lung cancer. He lived in Arlington, VA. Mr. O'Donnell was a resident of the Washington, DC area since 1978 when he began his government career at the U.S. Civil Service Commission.
In 1979 he moved to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and in 1981 became a personnel mgmt. specialist, at OPM he evaluated other federal agencies personnel offices, and analyzed the agency wide personnel programs of the Departments of Defense and the Army. In 1989 he received the OPM Director's Award for Meritorious Service the agency's second highest award. He transferred to the GAO in 1990 where he served as a planner and advisor on government wide studies to improve the civil service.
Born October 15, 1948, in Buffalo, NY, Mr. O'Donnell Was a 1966 graduate of Bishop Fallon High School there. He attended LeMoyne College in Syracuse, NY; before enlisting in the Army in 1968. He served as a linguist and voice intercept operator with the Army Security Agency in Berlin, Germany, until 1972. He attended Fredonia State College in Fredonia, NY, and held various jobs in Buffalo before receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies in 1977 from Excelsior College.
Since 1974, Mr. O'Donnell had been doing genealogical research of his family and was writing a family history. He was a member of the Society for Human Resource Management and the Orders and Medals Society of America. Survivors include a brother, Rev. William M.
O'Donnell, OMI of Lowell, MA and a sister, Susan E. (Thomas) Brady of Pearl River, NY. Memorial Mass will be celebrated, Saturday, October 4th, at 11 AM in the chapel of Holy Angels Church, 348 Porter Buffalo, NY PANTANO-Anthony L. "Tony" September 19, 2003; husband of Josephine (D'Auria) Pantano; father of Joseph (Jan), Anthony (Robin) Pantano; grandfather of Jason, Jenna, Maria; brother of Sam (Phyliss) Pantano and the late Phillip (Mary), Mary, Thomas (Angeline), Dominic (Francis) Pantano; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Sunday 7.9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7.9 PM at the PERNA FUNERAL HOME INC, 1306 Hertel Ave (near Colvin where services will be held Tuesday at 8.30 AM.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be colebrated from Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church (Albany St) at 9:30 AM Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Mr. Pantano was the past Treasurer and Union Representative for Steel Workers Union Local Obituaries Nelson H. Tower, retired fruit farmer PORTER Nelson H. Tower, New York Apple Growers Associa87, a retired fruit farmer, died tion; the Western New York CherSept.
11, 2003, in Our Lady of ry Growers Association; the New Peace Nursing Home, Lewiston, York State Horticulture Society; where he had been a patient for and the Niagara County Soil and two weeks. Water Conservation District. In Tower's great-grandfather was 1964. he won an award as conserone of the original settlers of the vation farmer of the year. Porter area about 1815, and the Survivors include his sons, Peter family has been prominent in the of Hartwell, and Dan of Portown ever since.
ter; two daughters, Kathryn Fenn Tower was born in Porter and of Lockport and Ann Johnston of attended local schools. Porter; 12 grandchildren; four stepHe met his wife, the former Sa- grandchildren; 10 great-grandchilrah Schulze, at a Grange dance in dren; and five stepgreat-grandRansomville. They were married in children. 1936; she died in 1997. Tower's body was donated to Tower was a member of First the University at Buffalo School of Presbyterian Church, Youngstown, Medicine.
and was its 10th-longest-living A celebration of his life will be member. held at 5 p.m. today in First PresbyHe belonged to the Niagara terian Church, Main and Church County Farm Bureau; the Western streets, Youngstown. Deaths ADERMAN-Andrew Jr. Of Gasport, NY, age 68, died suddenly September 18, 2003; beloved husband of Dolores (DelPrince) Aderman; loving fother of Deborah (David) Dunn, John Robin (Debra) Aderman, Andria Aderman, Tina Aderman (Robert Smith) and the late Andrew G.
Aderman Ill; cherished grandfather of Mindy, David, Devon, Joshua, Noah and Coby. The family will be present to receive friends at the BERNHARDT FUNERAL HOME, 130 Main St. Akron on Monday September 22 from 3-7 PM with services to follow immediately. Memorials to the WNY Kidney Foundation would be appreciated. BAILEY-Doris A.
(Whitehouse) Of Orchard Park and Lackawanna, NY, September 15, 2003, beloved wife of the late Bayard W. Bailey; mother of Judith Joyce L. and Ruth (John) Dempsey; grandmother of Marirose Dempsey; special thanks to the Jack Schwing Family and Daryl Patterson for their many years of helping and caring. No prior visitation. A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 5, 3 PM in Bethel Presbyterian Church, 682 Ridge Lackawanna, NY 14218.
Memorials made to the Church or Alzheimers Association of WNY. Arrangements by the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. -Frank September 18, 2003, beloved husband of the late Frances Jedrzejek); dearest son of the late John and Elizabeth Biel; dear cousin of Louise Manning, Susan and David Florek, Joseph and William Korona. Funeral from the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St.
(near Grant) on Monday at 9 AM and Assumption Church at 9:30. Friends are invited. Family will be present on Sunday Only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Biel was a retiree of Bethlehem Steel and was a member of P.A.V.A.
Post and the Polish Cadets. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. BLECHNER-Edward E. Age 37, September 19, 2003.
Beloved husband of Charlotte M. (nee Thomas); step-father of Lisa (Mark) Joseph Sinicki, Andrew (Christina) Sinicki and Stacey Sinicki; grandfather of three granddaughters; son of Yvonne and the late Edward Blechner; brother of Yvette Gieule; grandson of Agnes and the late Edward Blechner; step-brother of Ziggy; son-in-law of Larry and Shirley Gordan; also survived by several aunts and uncles. The family will be present to receive friends on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME 2600 Sheridon Dr. (at Parker where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 8:15 AM and from St. Amelia's Church at 9 AM.
Flowers gratefully declined. BOUCHER--Helen Of Clarence, N.Y., formerly of Alden, NY, after a long illness September 19, 2003. Wife of the late Jean Boucher; dear mother of Isabell (Paul) Levenson, Susan Ohmann, John (Nancy) and the late Sally Boucher; also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; sister of Regina Stevenato, Mafaida Fenato, Ida (Felix) Marcuzzi, and the late Mary Del Col. Mass of Christian burial from St. John's RC Church, Alden, NY, Tuesday at 10 AM.
Family will be present at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY, Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. BUGMAN-Mildred B. (nee Bartz) 97. September 19, 2003. Of Shawnee, KS, formerly of Alden, NY; wife of the late Clarence J.
Bugmon, dear mother of Clare (Inez) Bugman and Shirley Eames; also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister of Carl Bartz and Norman (Jane) Bartz. Family present at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY Monday 9.10 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial from St. John's RC Church, Alden, NY at 10:30 AM. CAPAGE-Angela Marie August 28, 2003; beloved infant daughter of Chuck and Lisa (nee Leskiw) Capage; stepsister of Samantha; dearest granddaughter of Gary (Nina) Leskiw and Charles (Janet) Capage; greatdaughter of Fred (late Helen) Vigneri and Paul (Margaret) Hydock; niece of Dana (Charles) Imm and Tammy (Peter) Sigurdson; cousin of Zachary, Alexandria, Andrew and Alyssa; also survived by many loving relatives and friends. A Mass of Christion Burial was held on August 30, 2003 in St.
Stephen's RC Church, Grand Island, NY. Interment in the Garden of Angels, St. Stephen's Cemetery. CATHCART- Grady Entered into rest September 18, 2003, husband of the late Helen Cathcart; dearest father of Robert L. (Doris), Grady Jean (Fred) Croffit, Mattie R.
(Bobby) Reid, Allen, Richard (Constance), Vernell O. (Moses Sr.) Kirkland and the late Michael Patrick Cathcart; brother of Fred Cathcart of Rock Hill, SC; also survived by 16 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren three great fanfand and other relatives. The will receive friends Thursday 12 Noon at True Bethel Baptist Church, 901 E. Ferry where funeral services will follow 1 PM. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Arrangements THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, INC. CLAY--Herbert D. September 18, 2003, beloved husband of Louise Johnston Clay; brother of Harold (Beverly) Clay and the late Bruce Clay; brother-in-law of Elinor Clay of Connecticut; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at CARLTON A.
ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME 855 Englewood Monday 2-4 and 7.9 PM and are invited to attend a Funeral Service at North Presbyterion Church, 300 North Forest Williamsville, Tuesday at 10 AM. A Private Interment will be held in Emienton, PA. POLLINA A. (nee Kern) Of Lancaster, NY, entered into CHAPEL, INC. RHENEY-Sally Conners Passed away Monday September 15, of Charles September Samuel W.
L. 19, Stotz; Pollina 2003, devoted and beloved the mother wife rest late of Nancy (Peter) Grabowski, Gertrude (Richard) Smith, James C. Sr. (Candace), Robert G. (Linda), Ronald W.
Stotz and step mother of Russell (Theresa) and Paul Pollino; cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late William and Gertrude (nee Licht) Kern; dear sister of the late William (Elizabeth Royce) Kern; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. on Sunday 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel, 4125 Union Cheektowaga Monday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery.
PUGH I. (nee Gross) September 19, 2003; beloved wife of the late William G. Pugh, loving mother of Raymond Pugh, William Pugh Barbara Arneth, George Pugh, James Pugh and Brenda Pugh; dearest grandmother of ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; dear sister of William Gross and the late Mildred Page and Charles Gross; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 2600 Sheridan Drive (at Parker Blvd) where funeral service will be held on Monday at 11:30 AM. Friends invited.
RACINE-Fred Sr. September 19, 2003. Survived by Jacqueline Racine; loving father of Fred Jr. (Jean), Daniel (Patricia), Lewis (Becky), Jeffrey, Darlene (Brian) Minotti, Dorothy (Scott) Wilson, Kelly (William) Burdick and the late Kenneth "Duke" Racine; also survived by thirteen grandchildren; eight great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. No prior visitation.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at LOOMIS OFFERS LOOMIS, INC. MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St. on Monday at 11 AM. Memorial contributions to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. RACZYK--Laura M.
(nee McKibbin) September 19, 2003. Beloved wife of Dennis; dear mother of Jennifer Roczyk and Jessica McKean; grandmother of Connor; daughter of Gary and Terry McKibbin; sister of Tim (Bonnie) McKibbin and Linda (Frank) Stefaniak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.) Tuesday 9:30 and St. Barnabas Church at 10 AM.
Family present Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. REBACK--Ida September 18, 2003; wife of the late Melvin Morrison and the late Morris Reback; mother of Eileen (Stanley) Kay and Leona (Wolis) Barback; grandmother of David (Ginney) and Eric Spoier, Monica (Greg Siegel) Barback, Lisa (Michael) Hupf; great-grandmother of Joshua Speier and Allison Speier; sister of Julius, Helen and the late Eleanor Newman. Graveside services will be held at Beth David Cemetery (Pine Ridge Rd.) Monday at 1:00 PM. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease Research, 22512 Gateway Ctr Clarksburg, MD 20871.
Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL 2003, formerly of Buffalo, NY, three sons Stephen McCabe of Birmingham, AL, Brian McCabe of Cape Coral, FL and Peter McCabe of Los Angeles, CA and husband William E. Rheney of Miami, FL. A memorial service will be held at 1 PM Saturday September 27, 2003, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Miami, FL. Former 5000 hr. Pink Lady at South Miami Hospital and will be missed by all who knew her.
RITENBURG-James W. September 20, 2003, beloved brother of Norma (Kenneth) Valentine, Jean "Labrie" (late Charles) Whitman, Lois "Conley" (late Ralph) Frick, Sal. ly (Richard) McCuen, Richard (Patricia) Ritenburg and the late Albert Ritenburg: also survived and loved by nieces and nephews. Mr. Ritenburg was a U.S.
Army veteran of WWw. If desired, memorials may be made to Roswell Pork Cancer Institute or Habitat for Humanity. Arrangements for memorial reception are pending. RIVERA-Jesus M. (Please see Vera notice) SCHMIDEK -Helen September 20, 2003, dear wife of the late Walter Schmidek; beloved mother of the late Shirley E.
Slepian; loving grandmother of Randy and Lisa Slepian. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family. No prior visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Weinberg Campus. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC.
-Loretta (Bauer) Of Lancaster, NY, September 17, 2003; beloved wife of the late Harold Sheehan; predeceased by brothers and sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Monday at 9:30. Please assemble at Church.
No prior visitations. Arrangements by WENDEL LOECHER, INC. SMITH--Catherine Rita September 14, 2003, age 89, beloved wife of the late Edward dear mother of Richard Edward V. Marcia L. McRobb, Catherine M.
Vogel, Sheila A. and the late Kevin T. Smith; grandmother of 13; greatgrandmother of 10. Visitation was held in Mesa, AZ. Friends ore invited to a Graveside Service, Thursday, September 25, 12 Noon at St.
Matthew's Cemetery, 2644 Clinton West Seneca 14224. Please gather at cemetery office. Memorials to David P. Vogel Memorial Fund, Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, One Easton New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Catherine was a member of the first graduating class of Riverside High School.
Arrangements by JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME. SOBCZAK-Sigmund Age 85, of West Seneca, NY, September 19, 2003, husband of 62 years of Jeannette (Ledwon) Sobezak; dearest father of Russ (Frances) of Ft. Pierce, FL, Linda Forman and Geanine Sobczak; proud grandfather of Brian, Mark and Michelle Sobezak and David (Jenny) Forman; great-grandfather of Louren Forman; brother of Irene (William) Weismantel, Joseph (Shirley) Sobezak and the late Helen (Art) Polo; brother-in-law of Rose (late Nicholas) Durak; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitotion.
Per Sig's wishes, his body has been donated to the State University of NY at Buffalo-School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. A memorial service will be held in October. STONER- M. Age 80, August 30, 2003, mother of Lynne Stoner of Thorold, Canada; sister of Helen (Carmen) Conti of Arlington, TX, Russell (Pat) of Forest, Ontario and the late Betty; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends in the United States and Canada. There was no visitation.
Memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute or The World Wildlife Fund in Jean's nome, TORNAMBE-VitO September 20, 2003; husband of Josephine P. (Farrugio) Tornambe; brother of Maria Contrino, Sebastiano (Antoinette) Falsone and the late Josephine Vaccaro; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7.9 PM at the PERNA FUNERAL HOME INC, 1306 Hertel Ave (near Colvin where services will be held Tuesday at 10:15 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Margarets Church at 11 AM.
Entombment Mount Calvary Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. TUTTLE- Edward L. September 19, 2003, beloved husband of Shirley Young Tuttle; dear father of Susan M. and the late Edward L.
Tuttle, grandfather of Aaron E. Kondziela; brother of James (Elaine) and the late Sister Mary Cecilia P.B.V.M. and William E. Tuttle; special friend and colleague of Mary Ann Bartels. Friends may call Sunday 4-8 at the GEORGE J.
ROBERTS SONS FUNERAL HOME (Rolling Chapel), 3000 Delaware Kenmore where prayers will be offered Monday at 9:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Michael's R.C. Church at 10 AM. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute.
VERA-Jesus M. Of band loved September of Buffalo, father Sara 12, of NY, (nee 2003. Hernan entered Berrios) Beloved into Vera; Vera, hus- rest beMigdalia (Josue) Tirado, Jason Vera and Elsa (Manny) Koosha; cherished grandfather of 11 grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren; loving son of the late Jose and Juana (nee Rivera) Vera; dear brother Josefina Vera, Margarita Morales, Marcelino Vera, Angel- Luis (Carmen) Vera and the late Julia Pagan and Magdalena Delgado; also survived by many relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave.
on Sunday and Monday from 5-9 PM. Where the funeral and services will be held on Tuesday at 12 noon. Interment Lakeside Cemetery. WALKER-Carl W. September 18, 2003, husband of Victoria (nee Phillips) of Anniston, AL; father of Taunya M.
Duhon and Kirsten D. Walker; grandfather of Kayla James; son of the late Alex Gordon and Shermantha Walker Cunningham; grandson of the late Sherman L. and Bessie L. Walker; brother of Sherman A. Walker of Niagara Falls, NY; nephew of Betty Walker and Jacqueline Scott; also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives.
The family will receive friends Tuesday 6 PM at THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, 995 Genesee St. where Funeral Services will follow 7 PM. The Rev. Willie C.
Collins officiating. No prior visitation. WAY-Conrad E. September 19, 2003, of Angola, NY, husband of Esther J. Way; loving father of William Michael A.
(Marie) Way and Kathryn S. (Christian) Harter; brother of Marjorie (James) Drew, Barry (JoAnn) Way, Carol Ann Phofl, the late Dennis (Gloria) Way, the late Susan Clear and the late Harold (Louise) Way; son-in-law of Isabell Pauli; also survived by six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the HEIMBURG -ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, 262 North Main Angola on Monday from 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 10 AM in The First Congregational United Church of Christ. Masonic Services will be held Tuesday at 8 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roswell Park Hospital or The First Congregational United Church of Christ. WEBER-Eugene D. Of Cheektowaga NY, September 20, 2003. Beloved husband of Shirley A. Smith Weber; dearest father of Diane Witter of Portsmouth, R.I, Mark E.
(Barbara and Janine (Donald) Proehl of Virginia Beach; loving Papa of Christian, Cathleen Witter, Patrick Weber, Kyle, Christie and Dustin Proehl; brother of Ozzie (Dolores): predeceased by three brothers. Friends may call Tuesday only from 2-4 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS 4680 Clinton St. (corner Borden West Seneca, 668-5666, where funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 9:15 and from St. Philip the Apostle Church at 10 AM.
Friends are invited. Sentiment may be expressed through a contribution to the March of Dimes. WILLIAMS-James M.D. Age 71, died in Savannah, GA CHAPEL (585) 244-0770 WILSON -Gary D. Age 69.
of the City of Tonawanda, tember 16, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Jan of Savannah; his five children and thirteen grandchildren; Dr. James S. Williams, Jr. of Cleveland, wife, Cynthia Moll, children James Ill, Andrew, Tyler, Teddy and Molly; Timothy Ward Williams of Rochester, wife, Betsy Moll, children, Timothy Hannah and Grace; Leigh Mayo Williams of New York and son, Liam James; Alexander Dean Williams of Rochester, wife Courtney Marsh, children, Alex Charlotte and Elizabeth; Henry Ward Williams, I1 of Newport, RI, wife Kristen Seemon, daughter Lillian; step son, lan Pilling of Atlanta; brother, Henry Ward Williams wife, Christina of Scottsville; predeceased by his former spouse, Joan Beuglass Williams.
Friends may call Wednesday 5-8 PM at Anthony Funeral Chapel, 2305 Monroe Ave. Services will be held Thursday, 11:00 AM at Third Presbyterian Church, 4 Meigs Rochester, NY. A reception will follow the service at Genesee Valley Club, 421 East Ave. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Contributions in his memory may be directed to the University of Pennsylvania, The Williams Family Scholarship Fund. Arrangements by ANTHONY FUNERAL Wednesday, September 17, 2003. Husband of 42 years of Mary Letitia (nee Howard) Wilson; father of Michael Scott Wilson and Sherry Lynn Wilson; brother of Donna L. (Fred) DeJohn, and Buddy (Gail) Wilson; uncle of Phyllis, Terry, Melissa, David, Doug, Fred and Jeff. There will be no prior visitation.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday, September 27, 2003 at 12 noon in Immanuel Lutheran Church, (corner of Scott William Sts.) in the City of Tonewanda. Arrangements by JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, Tonawanda, NY WILSON- Richard Arthur September 11, 2003 in Ocala, FL, formerly of Buffalo, NY, husband of Mary (Murphy) Wilson of Ocala, FL; father of nine children, 17 grandchildren and one greatgrandchild; brother of Howard Wilson of Tonawanda. Mr. Wilson was a Navy veteran of the Korean War, and a long time member of Teamsters Local Friends invited to attend a Memorial Service at Trinity Episcopal Church, Main Hamburg Monday, September 22, at 10 AM.
YOUNG -Caroline F. (nee Wroblewski) September 18, 2003, beloved wife of the late Anthony Young; dear mother of Loretta (Edward) Zybala and Norbert (Lana) Young of Houston, TX; grandmother of Michael, Karen (Richard) Snider, Cheryl (Kevin) Chiarotand, David (Kristina) Zybala and Jacqueline Young; great-grandmother of 11; sister of Jean Zachowiez, Violet Hoch and Adele Blazak. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME 911 Englewood Sunday 2-4 and 7.9 PM, where funeral services will be held Monday at 10 AM, Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Andrew's Church at 10:45 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society..
