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SO 11 CENTRAL COLOR SOUTH EDITION The Buffalo July 27, 1999 Page: D-9 Death Listings ARCESE Anthony P. McCOLGIN Barbara J. (Bartz) AURBACH car Rebecca (Blumenfeld) McGINNIS Florence BATY William F. METZ Johanna (nee Scibilia) BUCKLAEW Wayne Gustaf Constance OKOROUGO Nola K. CERULLO Rose M.

(nee Panzica) PANKO Vera (nee Gutik) CIZDZIEL Joseph M. PANZARELLA Tara COOKE Leonard E. PASZKIEWICZ Joanne CRANE Louise (nee Richards) PEOPLES Annette (nee Baugh) DOERR David G. PEREZ Nell (Nettie Pearl Harris) DOMBIK Frank J. PFISTER Clara M.

Heegaard FIELD. GRANGER Stanley Robert C. L. RAMSEY POKORSKI Ethel Walter A. GROSS Lucille M.

(nee Gervasi) RUPERT Dorothy B. (nee Bigelow) HODGES Willola (nee Brewer) SAWICKI Francis M. "Mike? HORVATH Yoian "Gram" (nee Toth) SKULICZ Stanley KERKER Caroline M. (Hortwanger) SLOMKA Bruno KICK Joseph T. SNYDER Betty Jean KOPFER Dorothy E.

(nee Prem) STRAUSS Samuel I. LALLY Thomas SZAFRANSKI Edward B. LANG Dorlene H. (nee Wittek) WASSINGER Grace K. MACIEJEWSKI Stanley WEIBEL Frances A.

(nee Andres) -MALCOLM Margaret Emil MATHEWS Clifford ZDROJEWSKI Marlene (Provenzano) In Memoriam BARON, Paul, you are gone, your love and memories live on. MOM, JACK, CAROL PAUL ANDREA BARON, Paul are in our thoughts and prayers every day and always will be. Sadly missed by. RENITA, P.J. AND ANDREA CANZONERI, Michael F.

-It's been one year. You are greatly missed, deeply loved and forever in our hearts. WIFE, CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN Michael loving memory "CARUANA, One year has gone by and in my heart, your memory lingers, always tender, fond and true. There's not a day, Dear Father, do not think of you. YOUR SON ANDY CICERO, Josephine--Happy Birthday Jo-Jo, Love and miss you very much.

Always in my heart, LOVE BUNNY CICERO, Josephine J. Mom, miss you are always in our hearts, we'll you always. Happy Birthday. Love, RICK, MARIA, JILL, KRIS, 'LOUIE SRITI ELMORE, Gwen--A friend may reckoned the masterpiece of nature. Together we've laughed uncontrolably, cried emotionally shared sunshine storms.

We've celebrated sisterhood, womanhood and motherhood. Enjoyed carefree days and comforted the other trough troubled nights. Happy Birthday, My Beloved Friend Confidante, thank you for fifteen years. Greatly missed, HELEN FLETCHER, Marilyn you and missing you on your birthday. Love, HUSBAND, CHILDREN GRANDCHILDREN LOCURTO, Carrie--Happy 100th Birthday Mamal We love you.

YOUR DAUGHTERS LOJACONO, Mary -We love you, we miss you and we wish you a Happy Birthday. YOUR LOVING FAMILY MASLANKA, Bev--One year has gone by and tears are still shed. We miss you so. LOVE, JAN, JERRY, HEATHER AND KELLY MATYSIAK, Frank 77th Birthday in Heaven. Love and miss you, MARION AND FAMILY MOELL, Emily Marie--One year ago today.

One year of missing you so badly. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone, 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. Your are sadly missed, always loved and never ever forgotten.

LOVE GRANDMA GRANDPA. MOELL, Emily-Rest in peace my little angel. Always know that you are deeply loved and not forgotten. You are with the Angels now. We all miss you very much.

Remembering you always LOVE AUNT BETTY Deaths ARCESE- Anthony P. July 24, 1999, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of North Collins, NY, beloved husband of Evelyn (Hansen) Arcese; dearest father of Eric (Patricia) Arcese, Nels (Cynthia) Arcese and Adina (Ron) Costanzo; grandfather of Erica, Christian, Alexander, Jennifer, Evyn, Steven and Bryn; brother of John (Mary) and Benny (Josephine) Arcese and the late Louie Arcese and Helen Mele. Friends may call at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St. 62), North Collins, NY, Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where the funeral service will be held Thursday morning at 9:30 followed by a 10 AM Mass of Christian Burial from Holy Spirit Church, North Collins. Mr.

Arcese was a member of American Legion Post 1640. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Spirit Church. ARE YOU PREPARED? There are some things in life we have no control over. One of these is when death will occur.

Are you prepared? LAST WILL TESTAMENT Everyone should have a will instructing their heirs as to what their wishes are. CEMETERY PLOT The selection of a cemetery and your cemetery plot should never be left to someone else. By talking with the cemetery personnel, they will help you to choose your final resting place. FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS By talking with your family members about what type of funeral you would prefer, they will know what to do at a time when making decisions is difficult due to their grief. MEMORIAL We at Wagner Monuments are professional memorialists that will talk work with you, without any pressure, to help you choose a memorial that reflects your life.

There are many styles and colors of natural granite to choose from. Memorials do not have to be expensive to be a top quality granite. We have memorials for every budget. DO THE ABOVE AS AN ACT OF LOVE FOR THE ONES YOU LEAVE BEHIND. Wagner For thoughtful guidance and dependable information at this time businesses listed below are committed to helping you.

CEMETERIES AND MAUSOLEUMS MOUNT CALVARY CEMETERY 800 Pine Ridge, Cheektowaga 892-6600 MONUMENTS WAGNER MONUMENTS Monuments Markers Urns Cemetery Lettering 2953 Genesee, Cheektowaga 892-5505 FLORISTS FOSER'S FLORIST 1877 Seneca St. 822-0717 Flowers, Fruit Baskets, Plants, Worldwide CREMATION SERVICES ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE (Crematory Charge $100.00) Phone for Information Package 824-6435 -Willola (nee Brewer) July 23, 1999; wife of the late Alfred C. Hodges; loving mother of Marsha L. (Kenneth Thomas, Alfred C. (Jennie) Hodges Edward Clarence L.

and Harold P. (Janet) Hodges; sister of Joseph Brewer of Memphis, TN; also survived by seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one sisterin-law, Sallie B. Brewer and other relatives. Mrs. Hodges was an employee of the Buffalo Public School System.

The family will receive friends Thursday, July 29, 6 PM at Friendship Baptist Church, 402 Rev. A. C. Ware Blvd. (Clinton St.) where funeral services will follow at 7 PM.

Final services and interment will be held Saturday, July 31 at Williamson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Somerville, TN. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME. HORVATH-Yolan "Gram" (nee Toth) July 25, 1999; of Buffalo, NY; beloved wife of the late Joseph dearest mother of Jean H. Doane and Frank J.

(Betty) Horvath; grandmother of Mark A. (Kim) Doane and three children; sister of Mary (late Julius) Fargo, Nicholas (Dorothea) Toth and William (Mary) Toth; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services Thursday at 9 AM from the (Blasdell Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, 3748 South Park Ave. and at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 9:30.

Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends invited. Family present Tuesday Wednesday from 3-8 PM -Caroline M. (Hartwanger) July 24, 1999; beloved wife of the late Clarence dear mother of Gordon F. (Jan) and the late Eugene A.

Kerker; mother-inlaw Doris Hourt; grandmother of six; greatgrandmother of six. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, 335 Ontario St. Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Friends invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 11 AM assembling at All Saints Church, 205 Esser, Buffalo.

KICK-Joseph T. July 25, 1999, beloved husband of Charlotte (nee Stevens) Kick; dearest father of Oakland R. (Marilyn) and Allan F. (Jeanne) Kick; grandfather of five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PA at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St.

(two blocks east of Union Rd), where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:15 AM and in Infant of Prague Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the Benedict House or United Cerebral Palsy. KOPFER-Dorothy E.

(nee Prem) July 25, 1999; beloved wife of the late Frank J. Kopfer; dear mother of Frank J. (Judy), Paul M. (Barbara) and the late John C. Kopfer; sister of Loretta (Charles) Campbell, Anna Prem, Edwin Prem, Dolores Pfohl, James and the late Carl Prem; grandmother of Kimberly, Julie, Laura, Bryan and Jeffrey and great-grandmother of Matthew and Katheryn.

The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ SON FUNERAL HOME, 911 Englewood Ave. Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:45 and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to WNY Heart Assn.

AURBACH- Rebecca (Blumenfeld) July 20, 1999; wife of Herbert A. Aurbach; mother of Jacqueline (Robert) Scheidlinger of Woodland Hills, CA and Seth J. Aurbach; sister of Esther Meer of Morristown, NJ; grandmother of Dora, Sophie and Jonathan Scheidlinger of Woodland Hills, CA. Funeral services were held in Milwaukee, WI. A Memorial service will be held at Temple Shaarey Zedek, August 22, 1999.

Memorials may be made to Temple, Shaarey Zedek, 621 Getzville Amherst, NY 14226. Arrangements by DELAWARE PARK MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. BALL--Margaret A. (nee Mulvaney) July 26, 1999, age 74, of the City of Tonawanda, after a brief illness, wife of the late William J. Ball; mother of Barbara (William) DeRuiter, Judith E.

and Nancy E. Ball; grandmother of Elizabeth (Daniel) Dwyer; sister of Frances (James) Peltekis and Thomas (Doris) Mulvaney; sister-in-law of Catherine Long and Myra Ball; also survived call by many nieces and nephews. Friends may Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME Adam and Seymour Tonawanda, where prayers will be said Thursday at 9 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM at St. Francis Chapel in Tonawanda. Friends invited.

If desired, memorials to St. Francis Church are preferred. BATY-William F. July 26, 1999, beloved husband of Judith C. (nee Cole) Baty; beloved father of Sean C.

and Ryan F. Baty; dear brother of Diane Buell; brother-in-law of Elizabeth (Robert) Gorski, George (Cynthia) Cole and Theresa Blair; nephew of Wally (Shirley) Szubinski and Daniel (Barbara) Szubinski; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will be present Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME 5200 Sheridan Drive (at Hopkins). Funeral services will be held Thursday at 0 time to be announced. Flowers are gratefully declined.

If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. BUCKLAEW-Wayne Gustaf Constance Age 90, died July 25, 1999, at Williamsville View Manor, NY, born in Kane, PA, Sept. 5, 1908, predeceased by his loving wife Lorrain (1988); father of Wayne C. (Sandra) Bucklaew of Chesapeake, VA and Elizabeth 'Becky' (Howard) Bruce of Kenmore, NY; son of the late Charles and Julia (Johnson) Bucklaew; brother of Dorothy Tilley and Katherine Koons and the late Addison, Mearle and Kenneth; grandfather of Robert (Paulette) Bruce, Timothy (Colleen) Bruce, William O. Bruce, David Bucklaew and Mary Louise (Kevin) Robinson; greatgrandfather of Jeffrey, Timothy, Corey, Brendan and Shannon Bruce; uncle of many nieces and nephews.

During his lifetime Wayne was a naval WWII veteran, a foster father to many, and an avid fishermon, hunter and camper. We will miss you Dad. Private interment in Elmlawn Cemetery. CERULLO-Rose M. (nee Panzica) July 23, 1999; beloved wife of the late Emil Cerullo; beloved mother of John (Rosalie) Cerullo and Nanette Jerige; grandmother of Emil Cerullo, Mary K.

Jerige, RoseAnn (David) May, Andrea (Tom) Purcel, Gianna Clement and Tom Jerige; great-grandmother of Derrick, Dylan and Alexa May, Kyle and Justin Purcel; dear sister of Angeline and Clara Panzica. The family will be present Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 6050 Transit where services will be held on Friday at 8:45 AM and from St. James Church at 9:30 AM. CIZDZIEL-Joseph M. July 26, 1999; beloved husband of Bernice (Wisniewski); dear father of Pauline (Ronald) Sipos, Alan (Patricia) Cizdziel and the late Joseph (Patricia) Cizdziel; loving grandfather of eight grandchildren; brother of Felix (Mary) Cizdziel, Mary (Arthur) Damstetter and Penney (Robert) Pozorski; brother-in-law of Sophie Bloom.

The funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd, Thursday at 9:45 AM and from St. Bonaventure's Church at 10:30. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 7-9 PM.

COOKE-Leonard E. Of Angola, NY; July 24, 1999; beloved husband of Ethel Mongiovi Cooke and the late Jean Cooke; dearest father of Mrs. Donald (Gail) Johnson, Mrs. David (Martha) Caughel, G. Scott (Paulette), Timothy B.

(Diane), Douglas S. Cooke, Carl (Deborah), John (Barbara), Danny (Pamela), Phillip (Susan), Jacob (Mary) Mongiovi and Elizabeth (Darryl) McCoy; also survived by 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends may call Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HEIMBURGADDISON FUNERAL HOME, 262 N. Main Angola, NY. Funeral services will beheld held Wednesday at 11:00 AM in the First Church of Evans, Derby, NY.

Mr. Cooke was a veteran of Ww Il serving in the US Navy. In lieu of flowers, memorials mau ha made to the First Church of CRANE-Louise (nee Richards) Of Fort Myers, FL, suddenly on July 17, 1999, beloved wife of the late C. John Crane; daughter of the late Charles and Rubertine (LaRose) Richards; mother of Patricia (William) McDonald, Pamela (Kenneth) Board, Jeanne (Ronald) Colleran, John (Mary), James (Barbara), Michael (Patricia), Thomas (Martha), Ellen (Robert) Owens, Christopher (Sally); sister of the late Philip, Thomas, James and Jeanne Grange; loving grandmother of 34 and great-grandmother of 14; also survived by nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend a memorial mass at St.

John Vianne, Wednesday evening, July 28, at 7 PM, 2950 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park. DOERR-David G. July 23, 1999; in Atlanta, GA, formerly of Buffalo, NY; husband of Shiela (Long) Doerr; father of Lisa (Joseph) Enoch of Michigan and William (Faith) Doerr of Kentucky; son of Wilbert and Bung Doerr of Alden, NY; grandfather of four. No visitation. Private graveside services by Rev.

Fred Kopp of Town Line Lutheran at Acacia Park Cemetery. Arrangements by the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, INC. DOMBIK-Frank J. July 11, 1999, in Boaz, AL, formerly of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Lillian Harris Dombik; brother of Frances (Victor) Phillips and late Edward; uncle of Alicia (Carlton) Meyers, great-uncle of Jeffrey and Neil. Interment in Boaz, AL.

FIELD-Stanley C. July 22, 1999 of West Falls, NY; husband of Monica R. (Lyons) Field; son of the late J. Maurice and Mina Koenigshof Field. No prior visitation.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, INC. 784 Main Street, East Aurora, NY on Wednesay at 11:30 AM. Internment in Poughkeepsie, NY. GRANGER--Robert L. July 3, 1999, age 55; nephew of Helen O'Toole and Margaret Stady; cousin of Ronald Stady, Janet Telban, Ricahrd O'Toole, Patricia Ulp, Margaret Ann Murdock and Margaret Barton; also survived by many friends.

A memorial service will be celebrated Friday, July 30, 1999 at 10 AM at MILLER FUNERAL HOMES, 1625 Mt. Hope Rochester, NY. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to the American Cancer Society in his memory. GROSS Lucille M. (nee Gervasi) Of Springville, NY, July 24, 1999, wife of William Gross mother of Arthur Ciesla Darlene Chestnut, Francine Chatham; stepmother of Ruth (John) Hockenberger, William (Karen) Gross Renee (Chris) Maxemuck, Kenneth Gross, Denise (Kenneth) Sceusa; also survived by 16 grandchildren; sister of Rose (Ross) Merrill, Ann (Len) Pieczonka, Josephine (Orley) Blakeslee, Jean (Neil) Martzolf, Theresa (Ron) Carloni, Nicholas and Joseph Gervasi.

Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass from St. Aloysius Church, Springville, NY, Saturday, August 21st at 11 AM. Arrangements by SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME INC. IN MEMORIAM 856-5555 LALLY- J. July 24, 1999; formerly of Kenmore, NY; husband of the late Rita Alice (nee Griffin); dear father of Patrick (Carol), Susan (James) Miskey and Charles (Cheryl) Lally; grandfather of Pamela, Lori (Kevin), Scott, Victoria (Douglas), Cynthia (David), Elizabeth and Rachel; great-grandfather of Desmond and Danielle; brother of Margaret Capraro, Ann Feeney and Patricia Rao.

Friends may call Tuesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, ROLLING CHAPEL, 3000 Delaware Kenmore where prayers will be offered Wednesday at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Blessed Sacrament Church, Kenmore at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. LANG -Dorlene H. (nee Wittek) July 26, 1999, of West Seneca, NY, beloved wife of the late Harold loving mother of David P.

(Linda) and Robert D. (JoEllen) Lang; grandmother of Lisa Marie (Richard) Dix, Lori Ann (Gregory) Seifert, Kelly Lynn (James) Fetterick and David John Lang; sister of Donald (Margaret), Edna Mae (Richard) Baer, William (Carol), the late Elmer (Marjorie) Wittek and Pearl (late Richard) Bender. Also survived by six great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family will be present Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME 3855 Seneca West Seneca, where a funeral service will be held Thursday morning at 11, friends are invited. Flowers gratefully declined.

Memorials may be made to the Orchard Park Lions Club. Mrs. Lang was a member of Union Fire Ladies Auxiliary and Ladies Aid and a former member of Rebecca Lodge. ment at St. Matthews Cemetery.

McCOLGIN J. (Barts) July 24, 1999; dear mother of Elizabeth, July 26, 1999; beloved husband of Genevieve 'Jean' (nee Rygielski); dearest father of Stanley Jr. (Marcia), Christine Niskey, James (Debra) and Linda (Dean) Wales; fond grandfather of six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; dearest son of the late Steve (late Pearl) Maciejewski; brother of the late Mary (Leonard) Rbyczynski and Eleanore (late Donald Wienckowski and late Alfred Staniaszek); also survived by nieces and nephews. Prayer services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of William Thursday morning at 9:30 and at Resurrection Church at 10.

Interment in St. Adalbert Cemetery, Cheektowaga. Family 7-9. present Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and MALCOLM- Margaret July 26, 1999, of Hamburg, NY, loving sister of the late Mrs. Roselyn Muir, and the late John Malcolm of Maine.

Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOMEINC. S-4199 Lakeshore Hamburg, (corner of Camp Road in Route 5) 627-2919. Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 AM. Mrs.

Malcolm was a passed Matron of Betsy Ross Levant Chapter, Charles A Castiglia, Director. MATHEWS Clifford July 23, 1999; father of one daughter; survived by two sisters and one brother: Carol (Andrew), Karen, Willie Simmons; survived by a host of relatives and friends. Wake will be Thursday 11 AM, funeral 12 noon at the PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL CHAPEL 1275 Sycamore St. Intern- Nicholas, Madeline and Alexander McColgin; daughter of Donald and the late Jean, (Bosco) Bartz; sister of Michael (Peggy), Kenneth (Colleen), Karen (Michael) Yochum and Carl (Shirleen) Bartz. A Memorial Service will be held at the Hamburg Presbyterian Church Wednesday morning at 9:00.

Friends invited. No prior visitations. Arrangements by the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC, (Southtowns Chapel) McGINNIS -Florence July 25, 1999; wife of the late Leonard; mother of Robert (Kathleen), Dorothy and Richard; sister of Elmer Eddy. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9PM at the DONALD J.

SIWEK FUNERAL HOME, 610 Hertel where services will be held Thursday at 1PM. METZ-Johanna (nee Scibilia) Of East Amherst, NY, July 25, 1999, beloved wife of the late Jerome E. loving mother of Richard A. (Kathleen), Jerome E. (Marianne) and Robert grandmother of seven; great-grandmother of one; dearest sister of Edward and the late Vincent Scibilio; also survived by nieces and nephews.

Funeral service Wednesday at 9:30 AM from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME 6685 Transit Rd. East Amherst (3 miles north of Maple) and in St. Mary's Church, Swormville at 10. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9. Interment in St.

Mary Cemetery. George A. Urban Funeral Director. NUTO- Edwin D. Age 70, of Port St.

Lucie died July 25, 1999 at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center, Fort Pierce formerly of Buffalo, NY; husband of Evelyn E. Muto; brother of Laureen M. Biancofiore of Williamsville, NY; brother-in-law of Mrs. Jeanne Vogt of Oceanside, CA and Mrs. Mary C.

Lock of Amherst, NY; also survived by a niece and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be conducted at 11:30 AM July 28, 1999 at St. Lucie Catholic Church, Port St. Lucie, Fla. Those who wish to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the American Hear Assoc, 1111 South Federal Highway, Suite 110, Stuart, Fla.

34994. Arrangements are under the direction of Young Prill Funeral Home, Port St. Lucie. He served in the U.S. Marines, during the Korean Conflict.

Prior to retirement, Mr. Muto served as the basketball coach the State University of N.Y. at Buffalo for 17 years and as Athletic Director for 11 years. OKOROUGO-Nola (Edward) Thompson; the and Reverend Clarence predeceased by Barr and one brother survived by a host of and other relatives Wednesday 7-9PM at RIAL CHAPEL, 1275 Thursday 11AM at 279 Ingham ment at St. Matthew's Entered into loving daughter ence Jr.) Barr Okorougo; PANKO-Vera (nee Gutik) July 24, 1999; of Lackawanna, NY; beloved wife of the late Michael Panko; dearest mother of Walter (Judith); grandmother of Michael (Susan), John (Robin), Joseph, Dr.

Barbara (John) Farella; daughter of the late Karp and Barbara (nee Martiniuk) Gutik. Chapel Service from the COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS 3003 South Park Lackawanna, NY Wednesday morning at 9:30. Visitation Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. PANZARELLA -Tara Age 17, of Hamburg, NY suddenly July 26, 1999; loving daughter of Joseph and Denise (nee Driscoll) Panzarella; sister of Joseph Matthew and Kailey Alexa Panzarella; dear granddaughter of Joseph (Marilyn) Panzarella and John Judy) Driscoll; special friend of Richard 'Goober' Malicki; also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. Funeral services Friday morning at 9:15 from (Hamburg Chapel) of the JOHN J.

KACZOR FUNERAL HOME 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd. 646-5555) and at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 10 o'clock. Interment in Lakeside Memorial Cemetery. Friends invited.

Tara was a student at Frontier Central High School. Family present Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. a July 26, 1999; of Lancaster, NY; beloved daughter of Frances J. (nee Figlewski) and the late Frank S. Paszkiewicz; loving sister of Walter R.

(Diane) Paszkiewicz, Sylivia (Dominic) Abruzzino and Carol (Paul) Augustyn; iak; aunt of eight nieces and nephews and fourteen great-nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME 3855 Seneca West Seneca where prayers will be said Thursday moming at 8:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Fourteen Holy Helpers Church at 9. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to St.

Jude Hospital or Covenant House of NYC or the charity of your choice. PEOPLES- Annette (nee Baugh) July 22, 1999; mother of Conde, Keveth, Michelle, Ellen, Richard; also survived by brother Charles Haynes; sister Arlyne Diane Haynes; grandmother of Kevita Ann, Stephanie, Theresa Yvette, Brandon, Richard Peoples Ill, Raymond, Terrin, Precious Annette, Daisy Betrice Peoples, Willie (Trey) Marsh Ill, Lelton Kieth Marsh, Derrick Conde People-Marsh, Aqmera Peoples-Williams; Two great grandchildren Nigel and Nyla Gwan, two nieces Connie and Sherrell Haynes; Her devoted companion for many years Bill Chavous, only surviving uncle George Woods, cousin Linda Woods Gray, Jerry Woods, Roger Lelton Woods, Michael Woods and Jeannie Woods and a host of relatives and friends. Viewing Tuesday 2-5 PM at H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY, INC, 968 Jefferson family will be present Wednesday 12 noon at Calvary Baptist Church, 1184 Genesee where service will follow at 1 PM. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery PEREZ-Nell (Nettie Pearl Harris) July 23, 1999.

Wake at THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME 995 Genesee Wednesday 6-8 PM. Funeral at Kingdom Hall, 158 Monticello Place, Thursday, 11 AM. Family gathering at 1415 Fillmore after interment. PFISTER- M.

Heegaard July 25, 1999; dear mother of Donald (Susan) Pfister; grandfather of Lauri (Richard) Owsian; great grandfather of Richard Donald Owsian. Funeral service from CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME 855 Envited. Interment private. Family present glewood Ave.

Thursday 10 I AM. Friends inWednesday 7-9 PM. Gifts made to American Cancer Society appreciated. POKORSKI- Walter A. Suddenly on July 25, 1999, beloved husband of Regina (nee Barsukiewicz); dear father of Richard (Susan), Ronald (Diane), Gerald (Beverly), Joseph (Linda) Pokorski and Judith (Curtis) Jeffries; loving grandfather of Charles, Michael, Rebecca, Carolyn, Jonathan, Jennifer, Kaitlin, Suzanne, Erin, Brent and Nicole; dear brother of Helen (Richard) Krajewski and the late John and Edward Pokorski.

The family will be present on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Drive Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 569 Cleveland where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 8:30 AM and from Mother of Divine Grace Church at 9 AM. Mr. Pokorski was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and a member and president of the Genesee Senior Mens Club. RAMSEY Of Lancaster, NY, July 25, 1999, wife of the late John Stendahl and the late Everette Ramsey; dearest mother of John Stendahl, Patricia (George) Lazarou, Paul Ramsey, Thomas Ramsey, step-son Everette J.

Ramsey; survived by grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews, Visitations brother predeceased by two brothers. at EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew, Wednesday 2-4 7-9 PM. declined. Mrs.

Ramsey was a retired dietician at Niagara Wheatfield School, relatives friends invited. RUPERT- Dorothy B. (nee Bigelow) Of Clarence, NY; entered into rest July 25, 1999; beloved wife of the late Amos Rupert; devoted mother of Concetto (Shirley) Paolino, Elaine (Charles) Holbrook, Diantha (Eugene). Feigl, Robert (Mary) Paulino, Irene Stoller, Richard Paulino and the late Carl Paulino; cherished grandmother of 24 grandchildren, 32 greatchild; pre-deceased by brothers and sisters. Relatives and friends may visit the grandchildren 03 and one great-great-grandLOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 4614 Main St.

near Harlem Rd. (same location as Schlager Funeral Home) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Thursday morning at 8:30 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Benedict's Church at 9:30 o'clock. Interment Holy Sopulchre Cemetery. SAWICKI- M.

"Mike" Of Hamburg, NY, suddenly July 24, 1999; beloved father of Briana; dearest son of Margaret (late Frank Sawicki) and stepson of Arthur Moskal; loving grandson of the late Anthony and Mary Orzech and the late Chester and Mary Sawicki; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial Thursday at at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Lackawanna. No prior visitations. Mr.

Sawicki was a member of Sons of American Legion of the Matthew Glab Post Arrangements by the JOS. M. LITWIN FUNERAL HOME. SKULICZ-Stanley July 13, 1999 in Jupiter, FL, beloved husband of Adele Makarowski; survived by son Gregory (Sara); grandchildren Anthony and Matthew; brother of Hattie Zimniewicz and Justice Ann T. Mikoll and the late Theodore, Matthew Skulicz and Josephine Moore.

A memorial service will be held on Friday July 30 at Villa Maria Chapel 11:30, family and friends invited. He was Navy Veteran of WW Il, a member of VFW Leonard Post, American Legion Jupiter Post. SLOMKA- -Bruno A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 31, at 11 AM, at the Immaculate Conception Church, 520 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora. Friends are invited to attend. SNYDER-Betty JeanJuly 24, 1999, of Buffalo, NY; former wife of Robert Patterson, Sr; mother of William Patterson, James Patterson, Patricia (James) Coley, Pamela Henry, Bobby Patterson, Betty Jo (Bob) Potter and David Joseph Patterson; also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister of Howard (Sue), James and Claire Snyder.

Friends call may Wednesday 2-4 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware, where funeral service will be held Wednesday afternoon at 4: Friends invited STRAUSS- Samuel I. July 26, 1999, husband of Barbara (Rifkin) Strauss; father of Larry (Debbie) Strauss of Fairport, NY and Sandra Strauss of Houston, TX; brother of Herbert (Audrey) Strauss; grandfather of Joshua and Adam Strauss of Fairport, NY; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services from DELAWARE PARK MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 2141 Delaware Ave, Wednesday at 11 AM. No prior visitation.

Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Mr. Strauss was a mason and a member of the Jewish War Veterans. SZAFRANSKI-Edward B.

Of West Seneca, NY, July 14, 1999; beloved husband of Eleanore M. Stefanski Stachowski Szafranski; dearest father of Paul (Nancy) Szafranski and Mrs. Edward (Denise) Sobczak; step-father of Lauren Stachowski; fond grandfather of six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brother of Frank (Ruth) of Phoenix, AZ, and the late Martha, Joseph (Emily), Mrs. Anna (late Stanley) Kubiak, Mrs. Angeline (late Joseph) Lerczak and Stanley (late Connie) Szafranski; also survived by nieces and nephews.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Memorial Mass from St. Gabriel's Church, 5271 Clinton Elma, NY, on Thursday at 9:30 AM. Arrangements by PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, INC. (668-5666).

WASSINGER-Grace K. Of Aiden, NY; July 24, 1999; wife of Walter R. Wussinger; mother of Raymond (Donna), Gary (Barbara), Kathleen, Diane and Carol (David) Reiner; also survived by eight grandchildren; sister of Emma Landsheft, Eleanor (Ron) Kessler and the late William Kasper; sister-in-law of Kathleen C. Wassinger. Family present at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.

Memorial services at a later date. SOUTH EDITION Obituaries on Page Annette Baugh Peoples, social services worker Annette Baugh Peoples, 61, a social services administrator and community volunteer, died Thursday (July 22, 1999) in Buffalo General Hospital after a brief illness. Born Annette Baugh in Buffalo, she attended St. Mary's School and Grover Cleveland High School. She was a graduate the University of Buffalo.

She worked for the Erie County Department of Social Services from 1967 to 1977. Since 1978, she was administrative director of the Child and Family Services Program at St. Augustine's Center. She was community adviser to the dean of the UB School of Social Work. Active in the Association of Black Social Workers, she was a past president of the Buffalo Chapter, a past president of the New York State Chapter and Joanne Paszkiewicz, Joanne Paszkiewicz, 62, of Lancaster, a computer systems administrator for the I former Marine Midland Bank, died Monday (July 26, 1999) in Roswell Park Cancer Institute after a brief illness.

Born in Buffalo, she was a graduate of West Seneca High School. She began working for Marine Midland Bank as a programmer for payroll systems in 1959 and held a number of supervisory positions in computer operations and the information technology division. She became an assistant vice president in 1977 and was respon- Virginia G. Hemmer LOCKPORT Virginia G. Hemmer, 76, of Irving Street, a retired employee of Harrison Radiator Division, General Motors died Monday (July 26, 1999) in 1 Lockport Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.

A native of Lockport, the former Virginia Garlock worked at Harrison for 30 years before her retirement in 1979. Survivors include her husband, Louis; two daughters, Nancy Lubera of Norfolk, and Marilyn Ryan; three granddaughters; and five great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. John the Baptist Church, 168 Chestnut after prayers at 9:30 in Prudden Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St.

Catherine L. Coffey CASTILE A memorial service for Catherine L. Coffey, 93, a former resident of Castile and Silver Springs, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Harmon-Watson Funeral Home, 35 N. Main St.

Burial will be in Grace Cemetery. She died March 27, 1999, in her home in Rotonda West, Fla. Born Catherine Schroeder in Castile, she worked for the former Warsaw Knitting Mill for many years. She attended United Church of Christ in Castile and was a former member of Chapter 232, Order of the Eastern Star. Her husband, John died in 1971.

Surviving are a son, John of Hilton; three daughters, Phyllis Barber of Las Vegas, Joan of Rotonda West and Dorothy Graves of Freeland, 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren. WEIBEL- Frances A. (nee Andres) July 24, 1999; beloved wife of Elmer F. Weibel; dear mother of Dorothy (Thomas) Jones, Louise (late Fred) Towers of California, Sharon (Bill) Guarino and Don (Beth) Weibel; grandmother of seven granddaughters, one grandson and two great-grandchildren; dear daughter of the late Anthony and Catherine (Heckler) Andres; dear sister of Clara (late Richard) Buchner, Raymond (Shirley) Andres and the late Edward (Jean) Andres; also survived by sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Monday from 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the UrbanAMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Our Lady Help of Christians Church (Old Chapel) 4125 Union Cheektowaga, on Wednesday at 10:00 AM. WILLIAMS- Emil July 25, 1999, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Martha L. (nee Payton); dearest father of Diana Guglielmo and Patricia (Anthony) Couto; grandfather of Brandon A. Rabidou, Dean A. Couto and Brian M.

Couto; survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law of Kentucky, nieces and nephews, Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Wednesday 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 Thursday at 9:30 AM and from Queen of Martyrs Church at 10 AM. Mr. Williams served in the US Navy, a retiree of the US Postal Service and a member of NALC Branch 3 Union.

ZDROJEWSKI- Marlene (Provenzano) Of Hamburg, NY, July 25, 1999, wife of the late Thomas H. Zdrojewski; mother of Tina (Todd) Cislo and Thomas J. (Shannon) Zdrojewski; daughter of Vincent and Florence Provenzano; sister of Laura (Robert) Parks; grandmother of Jacob and Amanda. Also survived by two nephews, friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 7-9 at LOOMIS OFFER LOOMIS INC. Floyd Hess 207 Main St, Hamburg, NY where funeral will be held Thursday at 9:45 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St.

Bernadette's Church at 10:30 AM. a National Steering member. She was treasurer Youth Advocacy, Bob Lanier Center al, Physical and ment and a charter incorporator of the Youth and Family She also was a Erie County Mental sory Council and Volunteer Community Board. Surviving are of San Francisco, Richard; two Joy and Ellen Charles Haynes of ter, Arlyne Haynes; companion, Bill grandchildren; grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday in Church, 1184 Genesee wake at noon.

Forest Lawn. retired bank sible for planning, updating computer and operations. 1992. An outstanding gan bowling in high and advanced to League in 1964. She traveling Classics Survivors include Frances; two sisters, zino and Carol brother, Walter, all ca.

A Mass of be offered at 9 Fourteen Holy Church, 1345 Indian after prayers at neral Home, 3855 West Seneca. Burial ly Cross Cemetery, Mary Ellen A memorial Ellen Schumacher, Buffalo, will be Saturday in St. Church, 401 Woodward Ave. Mrs. Schumacher, 64, died June 7, 1999, in Winston-Salem, N.C., after a brief illness.

Born Mary Ellen Signer in Buffalo, she was a graduate of St. Mary's Seminary. Committee ICH of Statewide president, of the for EducationCultural Developmember and Near East Side Collaborative. member of the Health: Advithe United Way Services three sons, Conde Keveth and daughters, Michelle Paulette; a brother, Syracuse; a sisa longtime Chavous; 11 and two, great- held at" 1 p.m Calvary Baptist after a Burial will be in administrator installation and programming She retired in bowler, she beschool in 1954 the Classics bowled in the tournaments. her mother, Sylvia AbruzAugustyniak; and of West Sene- Christian Burial will a.m.

Thursday in Helpers Catholic Church Road, 8:30 in Hoy FuSeneca will be in HoLackawanna. Schumacher service for Mary formerly held at 10:30 a.m. Mark's Catholic She later attended Mary Grove College in Detroit. She moved from Buffalo to Charlotte, N.C., in 1978 and had lived in Winston-Salem for the past 12 years. While living in Buffalo, she was a member of St.

Mark's Church. Saturday's service in the church will be officiated by Monsignor Albert Clody, a longtime family friend. 18 401 Mrs. Schumacher was active in the Cursillo movement of the Buffalo Catholic Diocese. She was an avid bridge player.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Gerard four daughters, Kathleen A. Weiss of the City of Tonawanda, Mary Grace and Marguerite, both 'of King, N.C., and Patricia three sons, G. Joseph of Pfafftown, N.C., James R. of Durham, N.C., and Thomas A. of Kernersville, N.C.; two brothers, John K.

Signer of Cottonwood, and Donald L. Signer; and four grandchildren. She was buried in Westlawn Memorial Gardens, Clemmons, Rose C. Mills NIAGARA FALLS Rose C. Mills, a native of Kent, England, who came to Niagara Falls as a child, died Saturday (July 24, 1999) in Northgate Manor.

Nursing Home, Wheatfield, after a lengthy illness. She was 93. The former Rose Dodge: was resident of Heritage Manor. She also had lived on 25th Street. A homemaker, Mrs.

Mills was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. Her husband, Frank died in 1981. Survivors include a son, George of the Town of Niagara; a daughter, Marilyn Hughes of Bangor, Maine; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services were held todayin Grace Lutheran Church. Burial was in Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston.

Warning! Law enforcement agencies and funeral professionals warn that criminals have been known to prey on grieving families while they are not home during a funeral or calling hours. They suggest that a friend be asked to watch the home when families. have to be away. 4: 1: rest July 22, 1999; of Dennice (Clar-. and Noel (Nefessa) granddaughter of Viola late Joel Okorougo Sr.

(Luberta) Barr; grandmother Gladys C. Matthias Barr; also siblings, aunts, uncles and friends. Wake PROVIDENCE MEMOSycamore St. Funeral Potters House COGIC, Lackawanna, NY. InterCemetery..

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