OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 10 Jun 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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Bauer, Anthony C. "Tony"             
June 8, 2005; husband of the late Ethel M. (Snyder); father of Patricia (late
James) Genco, Thomas (Mary Ann), Paul (Charlene), James (Barbara), Michael
(Phyllis) and Barbara Hanny Graziano; also survived by nineteen grandchildren
and thirty great-grandchildren; brother of the late Mary and Barbara Bauer.
Friends may call Friday only 6-9 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME,
2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst (between N. Bailey and Niagara Falls Blvd.) where
prayers will be offered Saturday at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian
Burial from the Christ the King R.C. CHurch at 9:30. In lieu of flowers
memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. On-line movie may be viewed at
www.mem.com.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/9/2005 - 6/10/2005.

Blake, Geraldine (Oberle)            
June 8, 2005. Wife of the late William R. Blake; dearest mother of Terence,
Patricia (Gene) Overdorf, William (Trish) Blake, Kathleen (Peter) Appler,
Michael (Nancy) Blake and Elizabeth (Robert) Heidinger; loving grandmother of
Ben, Sean and Billy Appler, Patrick, Margaret, Caitlin, Brendan and Sean
Overdorf, Liam, Aidan Blake, Grace Heidinger, Catherine Blake and the late
William Overdorf; dear sister of Lorraine (Walter) Nowak and Winifred (John)
Wozier. Friends may call Friday 2-4, 7-9 PM at REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 657
Abbott Rd. (corner Red Jacket Pkwy), where services will be held Saturday at 9
AM and at St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/9/2005 - 6/10/2005.

Bonczkiewicz, Florence          
Of Attica, NY, June 9, 2005. Sister of the late Stanley Bonakey, Zigmand,
Alexander, Leo and Genevieve Bonczkiewicz, Bernice Henson, Stephania Rybarczak
and Cecilia Kubala. Calling hours Friday 6-8 PM at MARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 135
Main St, Attica. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 1:00 PM in Sacred Heart
of Jesus Church, Clinton St, Bennington. Memorials to SPCA and St. Adalbert's
Basilica Response to Love Center, 212 Stanislaus St, Buffalo, NY 14212.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/10/2005.

Bozer, Amelia         
May 9, 2005. A Memorial Service for Amelia 'Millie' Bozer of Juno Beach, FL, a
long time Buffalo resident, will be held at 10:15 AM Saturday, June 11, in the
Chapel at Forest Lawn.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/10/2005.

Breidenstein, Elmer J.          
Age 87 of Orchard Park, NY, June 7, 2005; beloved husband of Dorothy C. (nee
Jonas); dearest father of Maryann (David) Fruehauf, Dorothy 'Dorie' (David)
Meyer, Margaret 'Peggy' (Raymond) Napierala and Joseph (Elaine) Breidenstein;
Pa-Pa of Karl (Robin) Fruehauf, Sandra (Benjamin) Beal, Diane Cuirle, Daryl
(Lisa) Meyer, Dawn (Christopher) Dixon, Daniel Meyer, Kim (Mark) Becker, Karen
(Andrew) Schweitzer, Michelle Napierala, Jessica, Melissa, Amanda and Joelle
Breidenstein and the late David Meyer Jr.; also survived by eleven great
grandchildren; brother of the late Peter, Andrew and Leo. The family will be
present Thursday & Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855
Seneca St., West Seneca, where prayers will be said Saturday morning at 8:45
followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Martin of Tours RC Church at
9:30. Friends invited.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/8/2005 - 6/10/2005.

Brown, Jean M. (Betz)           
June 8, 2005, cherished wife of the late Ralph Sr.; dear mother of Ralph
'Skip', Robert, Kerin Brown and Irene 'Renee' (Paul N. Jr.) Bernhard; sister
of the late Gerald (Mary) Betz; sister-in-law of Ronald (Loretta) Brown; also
survived by nieces, nephews, and her beloved dog Molly. Funeral from the PACER
FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd., (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.)
Saturday 8:45 and St. Barnabas Church 9 AM. Family present Thursday 7-9 and
Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mrs. Brown was a member of the Schiller Park Seniors.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/9/2005 - 6/10/2005.

Burczynski, Raymond J.          
June 8, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of the late Marian L. (nee
Cave) Burczynski; dearest father of Janice Filipiak and James (Rosalie)
Burczynski; dear grandfather of David (Pam) Fullone, Maria (Matthew) Rudick,
Frances Burczynski and great-grandfather of Jessica Rae and Brooke Rose;
brother of the late Florence (late Lee) Churchill and Richard Burczynski; also
survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives
and friends on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME,
85 George Urban Blvd., (west of Harlem Rd.), where funeral services will be
held on Saturday at 9:30 AM and from St. Lawrence Church at 10:00 AM.
Interment, St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Mr. Burczynski was a Coast Guard veteran
of WW II, a lifetime member of the Buffalo Golf Club, member of the Leonard
Post VFW 6251 and a retiree of Dunlop Tire with 42 years of service. Flowers
gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to St. Lawrence
Church.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/9/2005 - 6/10/2005.

Butler, Nellie J.          
Of Chesapeake, VA., June 7, 2005, at her home, at the age of 96. A native of
Cortland, VA., she is survived by two daughters, Jessie (Darcy) Williams of
Buffalo and Linda (Donald) Brown of Chesapeake, VA.; two sons, Thomas Williams
and Leroy (Cathleen) Purdue, both of Buffalo; a sister, Grace McClain of
Williamsville; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren,
nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was pre-deceased by
two sons, John Davis and Ronald Stinson. The family will be present Friday 7-9
PM at PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1275 Sycamore at Oberlin. Memorial Service,
Saturday 10 AM, followed by funeral at 12 PM at Bethel Tabernacle United Holy
Church of America, 668 Clinton St. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES, 347 Peckham St. (845-5545)

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/10/2005.

Campanella, Santo S.          
June 8, 2005, former husband of Michaelle Campanella; father of Mario and
Julia Campanella; son of Mario and Maria (Milazzo) Campanella; brother of Gina
Campanella, Carol (Michael) Brown, Rosemary (John) Pecoraro and Nicholas
(Lori) Campanella; survived by many nieces and nephews. Family present to
receive friends Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the PERNA- PELLEGRINO
FUNERAL HOME, 1671 Maple Rd. (between Hopkins and Youngs) Amherst, where
funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated from St. Gregory the Great Church at 10:45 AM. Entombment
in Forest Cemetery.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/9/2005 - 6/10/2005.

Case, Richard J.           
June 8, 2005; loving father of Linda (Sam), Janel, Richard J. Case II (Kim),
Genelle and Michael Kinderman; cherished grandfather of seven grandchildren;
former husband of Patti Case and Kathy Case; adored companion of Maggie.
Visitation with the family on Friday Only from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the KAZMIERCZAK
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3640 Clinton St. (1 block East of Union) where prayer
services will be held at 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Janel Case in
care of the Funeral Home for a much needed lung transplant. Richard was a US
Navy Veteran.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/9/2005 - 6/10/2005.

Caul, Geraldine Stafford             
June 8, 2005 age 86. Beloved daughter of the late Stafford J. and Geraldine M.
(nee Cutting) Caul. Sister of the late John H. Caul, and the late Lawrence D.
Caul; sister-in-law of Joyce A. Caul and Helen Caul of Wisconsin. Dearest aunt
of Geraldine C. Caul, Joyce M. (Henry) Suraci of Clark Summit, PA, Lawrence W.
Caul of Davenport, FL., John P. Caul of Virginia, Stafford J., Andrew, and
Elizabeth Caul all of Wisconsin; also survived by several great-nieces and
great nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Friday evening
4-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. 2600 Sheridan Drive
(corner Parker) where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:15
AM and at St. Edmund's Church at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. If desired
memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Online guest register at
www.Amigone.com

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/10/2005.

Cumberlander, Grover            
June 6, 2005, at age 66, beloved husband of Christine (nee Vickers)
Cumberlander; devoted father of Dwayne (Vivian) Cumberlander and Diane
Cumberlander; loving grandfather of Austin, Nia Diane and Zachery
Cumberlander; brother of Aubrey (Mildred) and Gus (Ann) Cumberlander;
predeceased by nine brothers and 2 sisters. Visitation will be held on
Saturday from 10-11 AM from First Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 467
William St., Buffalo, where a home going celebration will follow at 11 AM.
Interment will be in Buffalo Cemetery. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME
INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. Online register book at www.Amigone.com

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/10/2005.

Evingham, Carolyn C. (Crook)         
June 4, 2005, beloved wife of the late Floyd S.; beloved mother of Victoria
(Russell) Sciabarrasi and Tamara (R. Mitchell) Friscia; dear nana of Ashleigh,
Joshua, Russell Jr., Aaron and Carolyn; beloved daughter of the late Thomas
Crook, Ruby Fournier and step-daughter of the late Earl Fournier. A Memorial
Service will be held on June 11, 2005 at 10 AM at the Church of the Advent, 54
Delaware Rd., Kenmore. Friends invited. Arrangements by the (Tonawanda Chapel)
AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Carolyn was a retired employee of Verizon Tel.
Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, donations may be made in Carolyn's
name to The Hospice Memorial Walkway Fund. Online register book at
www.Amigone.com

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/5/2005 - 6/10/2005.

Geist, Karl W.             
Of Orchard Park, NY, June 7, 2005, beloved husband of the late Regina
(Duffey); father of Karl W. Jr. (Karen), Christina (Anthony) Szarzanowicz,
Andrew (Cathleen) and Peter (Sheila) Geist; grandfather of Erika, Kristopher,
Richard, Benjamin; brother-in-law of Donald (Charlotte) Duffey, Mary (Joseph)
Metz and the late Francis (June) Duffey. The family will receive friends
Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME,
INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Services from the funeral home Saturday at
11:30 AM. Friends invited. Memorials made to Canisius College or Hospice
Buffalo, Inc.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/9/2005 - 6/10/2005.

Grainy, Dominick N.             
June 7, 2005; beloved husband of Dorothy M. (nee Nebel) Grainy; dearest father
of John, Dominic (LuAnn) Grainy, Donna (Albert) Sodaro, Luanne (Douglas)
Maggione; dear grandfather of eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
The family will be present on Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM
at the AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins) where
funeral services will be held on Saturday at 8:45 AM and a Mass of Christian
Burial celebrated from Saint Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. Friends
invited. Online register book at www.amigone.com

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/8/2005 - 6/10/2005.

Haen, Rose Madeline             
Age 78, of Riverview, FL., passed away on June 8, 2005. A native of Buffalo
N.Y., she had wintered here for 20 years coming from Alden, N.Y. She was a
member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W., Avon Park, FL. and is a
Catholic. She is survived by her daughter, Ruth Ann Benson; brother and
sister-in-law, Paul and Barbara Astri; two sisters, Josephine (Felix)
Szymanski and Madeline Enser and granddaughter, Megan Rose Benson.
Arrangements by SERENITY MEADOWS FUNERAL HOME, Riverview, FL. (813) 677-9494.
www.serenitymeadows.com

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/10/2005.

Harden, Geneva A. (Thompson)         
June 6, 2005, age 80, beloved wife of the late Harold N. Harden, Sr.; dear
mother of Nora Jean (James) Szymanski, Harold N. (Andrea) Harden, Jr. and
Kathleen M. (Louis) Cercone; grandmother of Andrew, Natalie and Nathanael;
sister of the late George H. Thompson, III, Sidney Thompson, Betty Tilford and
Gwendolyn Molson; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be
present to receive friends Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the (Delaware
Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. (near W. Ferry), where
funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:45 AM and St. Michael Church at
9:30 AM. If desired, contributions may be made in Mrs. Harden's memory to SS.
Columba and Brigid Church Rebuilding Fund. On line register book at
www.Amigone.com.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/9/2005 - 6/10/2005.

Koenig M.D., Peter W.           
June 8, 2005. Husband of Hilda Schoene Koenig; father of Frieda Koenig of
Rochester, NY, Andrew P. (Ann) Koenig, and the late Audrey Green; grandfather
of Chad (Elizabeth), Troy (Melissa), and Andrew M. Koenig; also survived by
four great-grandchildren. The family will be present to receive friends Friday
6-8 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC., 5541 Main St. at Cayuga Rd.,
Williamsville. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
FLowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice
Buffalo Inc.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/9/2005 - 6/10/2005.

Lakomy, Steven             
May 29, 2005; husband of the late Grace (nee D'Amato); father of Diane (David)
Cress, Steven Lakomy (Cheryl Lyles) and the late Andrew; brother of Mary
Kettleborough, Edwin (Lottie) and Stella Popiela; grandfather of Evan (Tara)
Houck and Adrienne Cress. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Service
to be held Saturday June 11 at 11:00 AM at the American Legion Post #1041,
Amherst & Reservation Sts. Arrangements by the DONALD J. SIWEK FUNERAL HOME,
610 Hertel Ave.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/5/2005 - 6/10/2005.

Mulkin, Edna (Frost)            
June 8, 2005, beloved mother of James (Mary Ann), Christine (Steven)
Christensen, Carolyn (Daniel) Scoppa and Diane (Richard) Carlo; grandmother of
11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; sister of the late Jane (Jack)
Covert; sister-in-law of the late Maryann (Francis) Barrett; survived by
nieces and nephews; loving cousin of Elizabeth 'Betty' Hughes. Friends may
call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the DIETRICH FUNERAL FUNERAL HOME, 2480
Kensington Ave., where services will be held on Saturday at 9:30 AM, followed
by a service at Calvary Episcopal Church, 20 Milton St., at 10 AM. Memorials
made to the American Lung Association.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/9/2005 - 6/10/2005.

Nowicki Jr., Eugene A.          
June 8, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved son of Dolores Nowicki (nee
Machnica) and the late Eugene A. Nowicki, Sr.; also survived by cousins.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:30 AM at St. Gualbert Church.
Please assemble at church (no prior visitation). Interment Mt. Calvary
Cemetery. Arrangements by DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/10/2005.

Pearson, Dr. Lois W.            
Of Orchard Park, NY, May 11, 2005, daughter of the late Earnest C. and Lily
(Johnson) Pearson; sister of the late Elna V. Miller and Norma L. Pearson;
dear friend of Dr. Marion Benz; aunt of Ronald P. (Jinny) of Mishawaka, IN and
Kenneth P. (Janet) Miller of Warren, MI; also survived by five great-nieces
and nephews and nine great-great-nieces and nephews. The family will receive
friends Saturday at 1 PM in the North Park Presbyterian Church, 700 Parkside,
Buffalo, NY followed by a memorial service in the Church at 2 PM. Friends
invited. Friends invited. Memorials made to Alzheimers' Association of WNY.
Arrangements by F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/10/2005.

Peuquet, George L.         
June 8, 2005; Age 94, of Tonawanda, husband of the late Catherine Peuquet;
brother of the late Eugene, Jerome and Leon Peuquet; uncle of Margaret
(Edward) Lynch; also survived by several cousins and many friends. American
Legion Services were held at 7:30 PM Friday. A Mass of Christian Burial was
celebrated at 10:00 AM Saturday at St. Francis of Assisi Church on Broad
Street in Tonawanda. If desired memorials to St. Frances Church or the
Tonawanda Historical Society are preferred. Arrangements by HAMP FUNERAL HOME
INC., Tonawanda ( 693-4481). Complete obituary, condolences and directions at
www.hampfuneral.com

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/10/2005 - 6/12/2005.

Sowinski, Rev. Richard E.            
June 7, 2005, son of the late Edward and Lottie Bittner Sowinski; brother of
Dorothy Andrisani and Trudy Chmiel; uncle of Timothy Andrisani and Darlene
(Ken) Barone; great uncle of Selina Barone; dear friend of Janet Murphy, his
care giver. Friends may call at the BURY & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3070
Delaware Ave., where the family will be present Friday from 7-9 and Saturday
1-4 and 7-9. Rev. Sowinski will lie in state at St. Paul's RC Church, (corner
of Victoria), on Sunday from 3-5 and 7-9 PM. A Concelebrated Mass of Christian
Burial will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Bishop of Edward Kmiec will
be the main celebrant. Friends are invited to attend.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/9/2005 - 6/12/2005.

Stepniewski, Frances (Mierczewski)             
June 8, 2005, wife of Zygmunt Stepniewski and the late Leonard Mierczewski;
mother of the late Leonard (Caroline) and Lee Mierczewski; grandmother of
Deborah L. Bender; adopted grandmother of Deborah Asfour; great-grandmother of
Stacy L. Bender and Lindsay R. Bender. No prior visitation. Funeral services
will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer
Society. Frances was a long time employee of Trico Products. Arrangements by
the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/10/2005 - 6/11/2005.

Tsaconas, Dorothy H. (Bobeck)             
June 8, 2005, beloved wife of the late James; dearest mother of Sandra Dillon;
loving grandmother of James and Elizabeth Dillon; beloved great-grandmother of
James Wyckoff. Funeral service private. Memorial contributions may be given to
the Hellenic Orthodox Church, 146 West Utica, Buffalo, NY 14222.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/10/2005.

Viele-McCooey, Anthony F.            
June 2, 2005; (born still) Baby Anthony left to be with Jesus; son of Donald
Viele and Starr McCooey; brother of Shawn McCooey , Aaron , Alena, and Javen
Viele; grandson of John and Donna McCooey; great grandson of Lena Cirino;
survived by many family and friends. services held at St. Matthew Cemetery
Chapel, June 11, 2005 at 1 PM

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/10/2005.

Wallace, Clarence          
June 4, 2004. of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Saturday at Antioch Baptist
Church, 1327 Fillmore at 9 AM visitation, 10 AM Funeral Service immediately
following. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 East
Utica. Friends are invited. Interment, St Matthews Cemetery.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/10/2005.