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Aldridge, Elmira         
October 11, 2005. Of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Saturday at Metropolitan
United Methodist Church, 657 Best. 12 noon visitation. 1 PM funeral service.
Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 E. Utica St.
Interment private.

Published in the Buffalo News on 10/14/2005.

Breister, Mary I.        
October 12, 2005. Wife of Phillip Breister and the late Robert Keicker; sister
to Carol Frederick, Paul Arter and Charles Arter; niece to Jess Carey, Steve
Carey, Kenny Frederick, Lorie Carey, Susan Dennis; friends Rodney and Sharon
Schifla; her cats, Bubba and Lizzy. Graveside services Friday (October 14,
2005) Noon in Lancaster Rural Cemetery. Memorials to the Blount Library, 5 N.
Main St., Franklinville, NY 14737, or the SOCA of Cattaraugus County. She was
employed at Scott Aviation of Lancaster and owned the Gas Light Lounge in
Lancaster. She also worked at the USAF Depot in Shelby, OH.

Published in the Buffalo News on 10/14/2005.

Britt, John J.           
October 11, 2005, Of Erie, PA, formerly of Kenmore; beloved husband of Janet
(Suhr); loving father of Linda (Gregory) Gibson of Indiana, PA, John (Dawn) of
Las Vegas, NV and Sandra (John) Karnes of Erie, PA; devoted grandfather of
Shane and Kyle Karnes; brother of Mary (late Joseph) Harrald of Ocala, FL,
late Michael (Joan Wright of Pendleton), Kathleen (David) Hallock of Clarence
and David (Linda) of West Seneca. Friends may call at BRUGGER FUNERAL HOME,
1595 W. 38th Street, Erie on Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9
PM. Funeral Saturday, 9:15 AM at St. George Church, 5145 Peach Street, Erie.
Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to a charity of your
choice.

Published in the Buffalo News from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005.

Davern, Matthew J.       
Of Alden, NY. Age 23, October 12, 2005. Beloved son of Dennis and Deborah
(Leonardi) Davern; dear sister of Alisha Davern; survived by many loving
family members and friends. Mass of Christian Burial from St. John's RC
Church, Alden, NY, Saturday at 10 AM (assemble at church). Family present at
the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY, Thursday and
Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to U.N.Y.T.S., 110
Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14203.
Published in the Buffalo News from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005.

Dyce, Adele H. (Dittmer)           
October 5, 2005, wife of the late Geoffrey A. Dyce; dear mother of Geoffrey H.
Dyce and Laurel (William) Eckholm; grandmother of Jamie Dyce, Geoffrey Dyce,
Barbara (Scott) Starr, William Eckholm and Christine (Anthony) Garnett;
great-grandmother of Emily Starr; sister of Gertrude Dagefoerde; mother-in-law
and dear friend of Carole Dyce. Friends may call Saturday at 12 PM at the
DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington Ave, Amherst, where services will
be held Saturday at 2 PM. Flowers are declined, memorials made to Hospice of
the Valley, attn: Fund Development, 1510 East Flower St, Phoenix, AZ 85014 to
benefit the Eckstein Ctr. in memory of Adele Dyce.

Published in the Buffalo News from 10/12/2005 - 10/14/2005.

Floss, Joan C. (O'Donnell)         
October 11, 2005, beloved wife of Robert N. Floss; dear mother of Mary Jo
(Edward) Maruszczak and Michael Floss; grandmother of Brian and Brandon
Maruszczak. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL
HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral
services will be held Saturday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Church (Parkside & Parker Aves.) at 10 AM.
Donations to the Parkinson Foundation or People's Inc.

Published in the Buffalo News from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005.

Gibbons, Patricia A. (Miller)           
October 13, 2005, age 79, beloved wife of John J. Gibbons; dear mother of
Carol Greene, Kathleen Russ and Patricia (David) Blood; grandmother of five
grandchildren; sister of Benedict (Karen) Miller, Margaret (Lou) Finley, Norma
(late Al) Brent and the late Daniel Miller; also survived by many nieces and
nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 7-8 PM
at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner
Park Blvd.). Family and friends are invited to celebrate a Mass of Christian
Burial Monday at 9:30 AM in the St. John Neumann Chapel of St. John the
Baptist Church (Englewood Ave.). Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined.
If so desired, memorials may be made to the Breast Cancer Society. Online
register at www.Amigone.com

Published in the Buffalo News on 10/14/2005.

Gibson, Margery Mae (Soule)        
October 12, 2005. Beloved wife of the late John W. Gibson; loving mother of
Mark J. (Nancy) and Michael A. Gibson; dearest grandmother of Adam G., Grant
G., and Bradley G. Gibson; sister of Nancy Lou Soule. The family will be
present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL
HOME, INC., 6050 Transit Rd., where funeral services will be held Saturday at
9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. Augustine's Church
at 10 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined, memorials may be made
to the Hospice Foundation of WNY. Online register book at www.Amigone.com

Published in the Buffalo News from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005.

Johnson, Robert D.       
October 13, 2005; brother of Shirley McQuilkin of Batavia, and Randall
(Evelyn) Johnson of Oakfield; a niece Sharon Nesbitt of Batavia and several
other nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 7-9pm at BURDETT & SANFORD
FUNERAL HOME, 11 Maple Ave., Oakfield, NY where services will be held at 11am
on Saturday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Published in the Buffalo News on 10/14/2005.

Kahanick, Carmella D. "Millie"          
(nee DeMarco) Of West Seneca, N.Y., October 13, 2005. Wife of the late Charles
Kahanick; beloved mother of Stephen (Sally) Kahanick and Ann Marie (Joseph)
Collesano; grandmother of Jo Marie (Frank) Verso, Stephen Kahaniock Jr.,
Richard Kahanick and Joseph Collesano Jr.; great-grandmother of Joseph James
Collesano. Friends received Friday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CURTIN
FUNERAL HOME INC., 1340 Union Rd., West Seneca, where funeral will be held
Saturday at 8:30 AM and from Queen of Heaven Church at 9 AM. Flowers
gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc.

Published in the Buffalo News on 10/14/2005.

Kapturowski, Leon S. "Uncle Leo"        
October 12, 2005; dear brother of Christine (Henry) Pieczynski and the late
Florence (late Stanley) Szczerbowski; uncle of Theresa (Ronald) Morgan, Joseph
(Rita) Szczerbowski, David, Leon, CDR Christopher USN (Melissa), Peter and
Paul Pieczynski; great uncle of Matthew and Kristen Pieczynski. Funeral from
the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1949 Clinton St. (3 blocks West of South Ogden)
Saturday 9am and St. Casimir's Church, 9:30. Friends invited. Family present
Friday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Mr. Kapturowski was a member of Resurrection
Church's Holy Name Society.

Published in the Buffalo News from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005.

Kaupa, Ruth C. (Irrgang)           
Of West Seneca, N.Y., October 13, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Albert;
dearest mother of Albert (Georgian) Kaupa, Linda (Ronald) Wagner and Michael
(Diana) Kaupa; grandmother of Brian (Sheri), Jennifer and Lisa Kaupa, Kelly
(Jamie) Wilcox and Karen (Chris) Boettcher; great-grandmother of Melissa,
Jeremey and Corinne; sister of the late Betty Papiernik, Marie (Robert)
Farrell and Margaret 'Dolly' Reinard. Family will be present Saturday from
10-12 Noon at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where
funeral services will be held Saturday at 12 Noon. Friends invited.

Published in the Buffalo News on 10/14/2005.

Kelly, Agnes J. "Honey" (Murphy)        
October 12, 2005. Wife of the late Donald C.; sister of Grace Siegert;
pre-deceased by a brother and sisters; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends
may call Friday 2-4 PM only at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000
Delaware Ave., Kenmore, where prayers will be offered Saturday at 10:15
followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church at
11:00 AM. Honey was a member of the Senior Citizens at St. Rose of Lima.
Online tributes may be sent to www.mem.com

Published in the Buffalo News from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005.

Korczak, Ida (Stefaniak)           
October 9, 2005, beloved wife of the late Alois A. Korczak; precious mother of
Lorraine ('Angel' Carlos) Cruz, Kenneth (Barbara) and Jeannette Korczak;
loving grandmother of five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and six
great-great-grandchildren; devoted daughter of the late Michael and Frances
(Wojtaszek) Stefaniak; dear sister of Mary V. Stefaniak and the late Joseph,
late Francis (late Katherine), late Stephen (late Mollie), late Anthony
(Dorothy J.) and the late Thaddeus (late Dorothy P.) Stefaniak; also survived
by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2005
Clinton St., (corner S. Ogden) Saturday at 9 AM and at Our Lady Of Czestochowa
Church at 9:30 AM. Mrs. Korczak was a retired senior aide for Neighborhood
Information Center in Buffalo. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9.

Published in the Buffalo News from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005.

Kregal, Mary Elizabeth 'Bess (Brown)         
October 12, 2005, beloved wife of Jesse Kregal; dear mother of Ariel Kregal;
loving step mother of Heidi (Frank) Billittier and Rachel Kregal; loving
grandmother of Sarah and Julia; daughter of the late Albert and Sharon
(Ueblacker) Brown; sister of Robert (Gwyn) Brown and Paul (Joanna) Brown.
Funeral from the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin
Ave.) Saturday at 9 AM and St. Joseph's University Church at 10 AM. Friends
may call Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be sent to the Corner Stone Manor, 45 Carlton St., Buffalo
14203. Bess was an actor-singer, a member of the actors equity and Cantor at
St. Joseph's University Church.

Published in the Buffalo News from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005.

Milazzo, Theresa R.           
Age 53, of Fredonia, formerly of Lackawanna, died Wednesday, October 12, 2005.
Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:15 from the McGRAW-KOWAL
FUNERAL HOME, 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk, followed by a Mass of Christian
Burial at 10:00 in St. Joseph's Church, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Entombment
will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dunkirk. Calling hours Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM
at the funeral home. The family suggests gifts be made to the Circle of Love,
C/O Josie Christopher, 829 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, or the Intensive Care
Unit at Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk.

Published in the Buffalo News on 10/14/2005.

Minsker, Richard A.           
Age 63, of Baldwinsville, NY died peacefully with his family at his side
Tuesday, October 11, 2005 of complications from bile duct cancer. Born in
Buffalo, NY, he served proudly in the U.S. Navy and enjoyed a long career as a
sales engineer in the industrial controls industry. He was a lifetime member
and former president of the CNY chapter of ISA (Instrument Society of
America). He was a very active member of the Liverpool First United Methodist
Church, where he served as the Lay Leader, head of the building improvement
committee where he led the recent expansion and renovation, and a member of
the woodworking group. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Carol;
son David (Sandy) of Brewster, NY; daughter Beth Leyden (Mark) of Plainsboro,
NJ; five wonderful grandsons, Alex, Ryan and Eric Minsker and Chris and Jeff
(William) of Ann Arbor, MI; brother John Minsker Jr., (Lois) of Granville, OH;
numerous special nieces and nephews; and countless friends. He was predeceased
by his father, John H. Minsker. A memorial service will be held on Sunday,
October 16th at 2:00 PM at the Liverpool First United Methodist Church. Burial
services will be held on Monday, October 17th at 2:00 PM at the family plot in
Oakwood Cemetery, East Aurora, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family is
requesting contributions be made to the Liverpool First Methodist Church, 604
Oswego St., Liverpool, NY 13088.

Published in the Buffalo News on 10/14/2005.

Olszewski, Karl G.       
Of Angola, NY, October 12, 2005; beloved husband of Dolores (Anzalone);
dearest father of Deb (Norm) Mattice, Diane (Julian) Balicki, Ken Olszewski,
Linda (Pete) Choczynski and Dan (Valarie) Olszewski; brother of Elfriede (Tom)
Drago and the late Werner Olsen; also survived by many nieces, nephews,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends may call Friday from 2-4, 7-9
PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME INC., 262 Main St., Angola, where services will
be held Saturday at 11:00 AM.

Published in the Buffalo News on 10/14/2005.

Pirowski, Rose J. (DiSarno)        
October 12, 2005 of Buffalo, NY. Beloved wife of the late Stanley J. 'Whitey';
dearest mother of Mary Jane (Robert) Zak and Joseph A. (Norma); grandmother of
Laura A. (Curtis) Smith, Anthony R. (Sherry) Zak and Jennifer M. (Scott)
Wilson; great-grandmother of Zachary C. Smith, Christopher A., Victoria Rose
and Connor R. Zak; daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (nee Lunatta)
DiSarno; sister of the late Andrew (Clara) and Anthony (late Irma); also
survived by nieces and nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS,
INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY Saturday at 9:30 AM and from Church
of the Holy Family at 10:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be
made to Consolata MIssion Center or Church of the Holy Family Nurse Ministry
in Rose's name. Visitation Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.

Published in the Buffalo News from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005.

Polanowski, Laura        
October 12, 2005, daughter of the late Magdaline (nee Cieslikowska) and John
Polanowski; sister of the late Sylvester (late Florence), Walter (Stephanie)
and Thaddeus Polanowski; aunt of Richard (Carol), James (Maureen), Lawrence
(Teresa) and Diane Polanowski; also survived by great and great-great nieces
and nephews. Visitation Friday 2-8 PM at the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 1949
Clinton St., (3 blocks west of S. Ogden St.). Mass of Christian Burial at St.
Bernard's Church, 1990 Clinton St., Saturday at 10 AM, assemble at church.

Published in the Buffalo News on 10/14/2005.

Polino, Catherine R. (Ricigliano)       
Of Seattle, WA, formerly of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest October 11, 2005,
beloved wife of the late Charles Polino; devoted mother of Michael J. (Gloria)
Ricigliano; cherished grandmother of Philip (Patty) Ricigliano, Paula Dutton,
Gloria (Michael) Mouser, Patrick (Joy) Ricigliano; fond great-grandmother of
seven great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Michael and Angela
Ricigliano; dear sister of Millie (late Philip) Mendola, Nancy (late Anthony)
Muffoletto and the late James (late Josephine) Ricigliano and the late Mary
(late Jack) Costello; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and
friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara
Falls Blvd near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Friday from 5-9 PM. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated in St. John the Baptist Church, 1085 Englewood Ave.
corner of Highland (Kenmore) on Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock. (Please
assemble at church). Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Published in the Buffalo News on 10/14/2005.

Prell, Elizabeth M.           
October 12, 2005 of Amherst, NY; beloved wife of Donald R. Prell; mother of
the late Joseph G. Prell; mother-in-law of Nancy J. Prell; grandmother of
Kimberly, Christopher, Rebecca, Ashley and LeAnn. Friends may call Friday 2-4
and 7-9 PM at the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, INC, 280 Grover Cleveland
Hwy at N. Bailey. A Mass of Christian burial will held Saturday at 10:30 AM at
St. Benedict's Church. Friends invited. Please assemble at church

Published in the Buffalo News from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005.

Redeye, Irwin A.         
October 12, 2005 of Buffalo, NY. Beloved companion of Nancy Guenther ; son of
the late Sybil Redeye; loving brother of Vera Smith and the late Vivian
Sylvester; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the
home of Dwayne Sylvester, 12310 Brant Reservation Rd., Cattaraugus Indian
Reservation, where the funeral service will be held Saturday morning at 11 AM.
Arrangements by WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, North Collins.

Published in the Buffalo News on 10/14/2005.

Russo, Domenic           
Of Hamburg, NY, entered into rest October 11, 2005, beloved husband of
Carmelina (nee Suffoletto) Russo; devoted father of Lisa (Kenneth) Kostok;
loving son of the late Salvatore and Grazia (nee Selice) Russo; dear brother
of Concetta (late Tony) Donnarummo, Antonio (Filomena) Russo and Neal
(Barbara) Russo; also survived by relatives and friends. No prior visitation.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at SS
Peter & Paul Church, 66 East Main St. Hamburg on Saturday morning at 10
o'clock. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery.

Published in the Buffalo News on 10/14/2005.

Shaner, Richard L.       
Of Clarence, NY, October 7, 2005, beloved husband of the late Peggy and the
late Bronwyn Shaner; loving father of Pamela (Allen) Graham of Chester, CT,
Deborah (Judson) Brown of West Valley, NY and Timothy (Kathy) Shaner of Palm
Harbor, FL; step father of Karen (Peter) Clark of Wilton, CT; son-in-law of
Mafanwy Boone of Williamsville, NY; grandfather of Benjamin, Nicholas (Amy)
and Aubrey Graham, Amanda and Zachary Brown, Gwen (Jeff) Kashmeier and Amber
Shaner; step-grandfather of Christian and Lindsay Clark; loving brother of
Fred (Eleanor) Shaner and Martha (late Hal) Johnson and the late Mary Louise
(late Lynn) King. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a church service
Friday at 1 PM at the First Presbyterian Church, 9675 Main St., Clarence, NY.
No prior visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Habitat for
Humanity. Richard was a member of the Lions Club of Clarence and was an active
volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. Funeral arrangements by URBAN BROTHERS
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5895 Goodrich Rd., Clarence Center.

Published in the Buffalo News from 10/11/2005 - 10/14/2005.

Sikorski, Rose F. (Malinowski)          
August 27, 2005, wife of the late Frank Sikorski and Bronislaus Domanski;
sister of the late Florence (late Leonard) Swierczynski, the late Dorothy
(late Joseph) Rozak and the late Helen Malinowski; aunt of Kate Spencer, Paul,
the late Michael and Joseph Rozak, Rasheen (Jimmy) Spencer-Ruffin, Andrea
Johnson and Cameron Dunning. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October
15 at 11 AM at Pilgrim-St. Luke's United Church of Christ, 335 Richmond Ave.,
corner of West Utica.

Published in the Buffalo News on 10/14/2005.

Slazyk, Chester A.       
Age 76 of Arcade, died October 13, 2005. Beloved husband of Eleanor (nee
Mazierski); father of Wendelyn (Frank) Hopkins, Philip Slazyk, Karen (Tom)
Gurnett, James (Denise) Slazyk and the late Thomas Alan Slazyk; brother of the
late Frank (survived by Rose) Slazyk, Josephine (Joseph) Chiro, John (Mary)
Slazyk, Walter (Ann) Slazyk, Louis (Esther) Slazyk, Helen (Steve) Panczar,
Rose (Louis) Banach; also survived by 10 grandchildren and many nieces and
nephews. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at W.S.
DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade. The Rosary will be recited
Sunday at 1:40 PM in the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held
Monday at 11 AM in St. Mary's Church, East Arcade. Interment will be in the
church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc.

Published in the Buffalo News on 10/14/2005.

Strahin Jr., Maynard P. "Pete"          
Of Cheektowaga N.Y., October 10, 2005. Beloved husband of Janet M. (nee
Anderson); dearest father of Peter and Richard Strahin, Daniel McEllhenney,
April (John) Faulise, Anya McEllhenney, Lenny Strahin and Stacey Kosiorek; son
of Mary (Richard) Michalski and father-in-law of Tricia Christ; grandfather of
Dylan, Kayle, Kenneth, Heaven, Nicholas and Isabella; brother of Rosie
(Michael) Potla, Chris Strahin, Mark (Michele) Strahin, Michelle (Chuck)
Fantuzzo, Laura (David) Sobczak, Lisa Strahin and Dawn (Leonard) Genovese.
Family will be present Thursday 7-9 and Friday 12-2 and 4-6:30 at the HOY
FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where a funeral service will
be held Friday evening at 6:30 PM. Friends invited.

Published in the Buffalo News from 10/12/2005 - 10/14/2005.

Stromecki, Eugene R.          
October 10, 2005. Beloved husband of Lottie A. (Cycon) Stromecki; dearest
father of Donna J. Stromecki and Eugene A. (Margaret A.) Stromecki; loving
grandfather of Amanda, Matthew and Daniel Stromecki; son of the late Anthony
and Stella Stromecki; brother of Irene (late Tony) Janik, Emily (late John)
Stachowiak and the late Virginia (Wally) Hamerski; also survived by many
nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Thursday 6-8 and
Friday 2-4 and 6-8 at the Orchard Park Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL
HOME, INC., 6170 W. Quaker St. (Rt 20A), where services will be held Saturday
at 10:15 and followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Nativity of Our Lord
Church at 11 AM. Mr. Stromecki was a graduate of Bishop Ryan High School Class
of 1950, a minor league baseball player for the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh
Pirates, served in the US Army during the Korean conflict stationed at Ft.
Leonard Wood, MO and was a retired long time employee of the Bethlehem Steel
Corp. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Hospice Foundation of WNY.
Interment Hillcrest Cemetery.

Published in the Buffalo News from 10/12/2005 - 10/14/2005.

Taylor, Mary Louise (O'Grady)           
Of Winter Park, FL, entered into rest October 11, 2005, beloved wife of
Whitney Taylor; mother of John (Elizabeth) Taylor, Janet (Michael) Boergers
and Joanne (James) Matthews; grandmother of Candace Taylor; sister of James
(Eileen) O'Grady, the late Elizabeth Green and Anne Rivard; also survived by
many nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at St. Anthony
Church, Bristol Ave., Lockport at 10 AM. Interment in Cold Springs cemetery.
If desired, donations in Mary's name to Catholic Charities would be
appreciated by the family. Mary served with the WAC during WW II. Arrangements
by GAUL FUNERAL HOME.

Published in the Buffalo News on 10/14/2005.

Wagner, James K.         
Entered into rest to be with the angels, October 12, 2005, beloved son of
Jeffrey Sr. and Leanne (nee Clute) Wagner; devoted brother of Jessie, Jeffrey
Jr. and Tyler; loving grandson of Jessie Clute-Sears and Sam Sears and Mr. and
Mrs. James Wagner; cherished nephew of Carla (John) Kuhn, James (Nina) Wagner,
Marc (Rae Ann) Wagner, Susan Koerner and Joseph Deschenes; fond
great-grandnephew of several great-aunts and uncles; also survived by cousins
and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME
(Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on
Friday from 4-8 PM. Funeral services will be held at Wesleyan Church of
Hamburg, 4999 McKinley Pkwy Hamburg on Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. (Please
assemble at Church).
Published in the Buffalo News from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005.

Walsh, Margaret Masterson          
September 22, 2005, in Westboro, MA formerly of Buffalo, NY. Wife of the late
Dr. John V. Walsh; mother of Dr. John V. Jr., Sheila Walsh Pickering, Dr.
Thomas L. and David F. Walsh; also survived by five grandchildren. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be offered at St. Mark's RC Church, Saturday at 10 AM.
Arrangements GEORGE J. ROBERTS & SONS FUNERAL HOME.

Published in the Buffalo News from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005.

Welnicki, Wanda H. (Szymkowiak)         
(nee Szymkowiak) Of Alden, NY, October 12, 2005; beloved wife of the late
Henry Welnicki Sr.; daughter of the late John, Helen and Jean Szymkowiak; dear
mother of Henry W. Jr., Juanita M. (Nicholas Phillips) and Lydia H. (Andrew
Tomlinson) Welnicki; grandmother of Leah (Michael) Romeo and and
great-grandmother of Michael Eli Romeo; sister of Frank (Dolores) Szymkowiak,
Lorraine (Richard) Dubisz and the late John Simcoe and Annette (Anthony)
Kozak. Mass of Christian Burial from St. John's R.C. Church, Alden, NY,
Saturday at 12:30 PM (Assemble at Church). Family present at the CHARLES MEYER
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY, Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4
and 7-9 PM.

Published in the Buffalo News from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005.

Zakowski, Helen T.       
October 11, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved daughter of the late John and
Bertha (nee Frankowski) Zakowski; dearest sister of the late Leo (Helen),
Stephen, Henry (late Dolores) and Joseph Zakowski; also survived by nieces and
nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Thursday
7-9 PM and 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 9:00 AM and from Queen of Martyrs Church at 9:30 AM. Interment
Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Ms. Zakowski was a member of the Dominican Nuns Laity.

Published in the Buffalo News from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005.