Thursday, July 10, 2008

New York Daily Obituaries 07/10/08

  • Arena, Rose (Murano)

    ARENA - Rose (nee Murano)July, 8, 2008; beloved wife of the late Michael Arena; devoted mother of Salvatore (Jeanette) Arena, Michael (Patricia) Arena, Robert (Toni) Arena, and the late Vincent Arena; Grandmother of 13 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren; sister of the late Jean Wahl, Josephine Becker, and Sarah Canino. Friends may call Friday from 5 - 9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, 2480 Kensington Ave., where services will be held Saturday at 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at…

    • Asquith, William Sydney

      may call at the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2008, when the family will be in attendance. Interment will be in the Laurens Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations in Bill's name may be made to Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820. To send an online condolence or light a candle please visit www.bookhoutfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of…

      • Astran, Gary P.

        ASTRAN - Gary P. July 9, 2008, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Marlene (Zolnowski) Astran; loving father of Katie (David) Taylor, Anthony (Alyssa) and Mollie Astran; dear brother of Roseann (Jim) Westlake, Kathleen (late Paul) Imiola and Robert Astran; loving brother-in-law of John Zolnowski, Kathleen Crowe and Larry (Teresa) Zolnowski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INc., 2005 Clinton St. (corner S. Ogden) Saturday at 12 Noon, Rev. Fabian Maryanski…

        • Babiak, Donald J.

          Babiak - Donald J. Of Elma, NY, July 8, 2008, beloved husband of Theresa A. Gasior Babiak; dearest father of Dennis C. (Linda) and Kenneth W. (Lori) Babiak; fond grandfather of Kenneth Jr., Benjamin, Katie, Denise and Brian; brother of Nancy Rung and the late Charles Babiak; fond son-in-law of Helen (late Walter) Gasior; brother-in-law of Carol (Roger) Wyzykowski and Walter (Carol) Gasior; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a memorial service from the PAUL A.…

          • Bahr, Helen S.

            Bahr, Helen S. Webster: July 8, 2008, age 92. Predeceased by husband, George; brothers, Thomas and William; mother of Thomas (Lynne); grandmother of Alicia (Craig) Hofmann and Jennifer (Andrew) Solomon; great-grandmother of Rachael Hofmann, Jordan, Justin and Olivia Solomon; sister-in-law of Paul (Edna) Bahr. No prior calling. Private Services will be held per Helen's request. Contributions in her memory may be sent to the Sunset House, 3746 St. Paul Blvd., Rochester, NY 14617.

            • Ball, Virginia (Geer)

              may call from 2-3 on Sunday, July 13th at the Italy Valley Methodist Church, Italy Valley Rd., Naples. Services will be at 3 P.M. Interment immediately following at Rose Ridge Cemetery, Naples. Contributions to Defenders of Wildlife, www.defenders.org . Arrangements by the Baird-Moore Funeral Home, Naples.

              • Barker, Ryan T.

                BARKER, Ryan T. Age 25, of Elmira, NY, passed away resulting from a motor vehicle accident on Tuesday afternoon, July 8, 2008, serving his community. Ryan was born February 9, 1983, a son of Thomas and Linda Connelly Barker. He graduated from Horseheads High School in 2002 and attended Corning Community College. Ryan was employed as a fire fighter in the City of Corning and West Elmira and worked as an EMT for Erway Ambulance. He had been a member of Horseheads Fire Dept., Elmira Heights Fire Dept.,…

                • Barone, Jack J.

                  BARONE - Jack J. Of Angola NY, July 7th 2008 beloved husband of Mary K. (Kranz); dear father of Jack Barone, Aimee Morath, and Emily Barone. Friends may call Thursday from 2-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC 262 Main St., Angola NY where prayers will be said Friday at 9 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM in Most Precious Blood Church, Angola NY. Register online at Addisonfuneralhome.com,

                  • Barz, Joyce E.

                    Barz, Joyce E. Rochester: July 8, 2008. Predeceased by her husband, Phillip. Survived by her son, Thomas (Donna) Barz; daughter, Sharyl (Randy) Lewis; grandchildren, Steven and Kelley. No prior visitation. Family and friends may attend a Graveside Service Friday 11 A.M. at Irondequoit Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Rd., Fairport, NY 14450. DREIER-GILTNER FUNERAL HOME

                    • Bastian, Mary Alice

                      Bastian, Mary Alice Kendall: On Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at the age of 71. Predeceased by her mother Elinor, father James, and brother James. Survived by her loving husband of 52 years Ralph, children Kenneth (Michelle), Mark (Donna), Kathleen (Thomas) Haver, 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; brothers-in-law Roger (Carolyn), Harvey (Terry) Bastian, sisters-in-law Rose Mary Bastian, and Alice Latin. No prior calling hours. Interment will be private. Those wishing may…

                      • Beier, Hazel E.

                        Beier, Hazel E. Rochester: Passed away peacefully July 8, 2008, age 92, at St. John's Home, Rochester. She is survived by 2 nieces, Judy Von Holten of Rochester, NY, and Gayla M. (Thomas) Wiley of Ballston Spa, NY; and great-nieces and nephews, Karl (Melissa) Von Holten, Caroline (James) Saylor, Susan (Gregory) Mahoney, Pamela (Joseph) Formosa and Karen (Jason) Kersch; and several great-great-nieces and nephews. A private Memorial Service will be held for staff of St. John's Home and family. Richard…

                        • Bender, Elsie M.

                          Bender, Elsie M. Albany: Elsie M. (Griffith) Bender, 89, died peacefully Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born and educated in Rochester, New York. She was the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Thomas) Griffith. Elsie married Merle E. Adams who died leading a combat bomber mission over Yugoslavia on April 1, 1945. They had one son, Thomas Adams Griffiths. In 1946 Elsie married William Griffiths of Utica, NY who had served during the war as a 2nd…

                          • Bennett, Ann M.

                            are invited to a Memorial Service 11:00 AM Saturday, July 19th at Webster Presbyterian Church, 550 Webster Rd., Webster, NY 14580. Memorials may be directed to the church. Arr: Willard H. Scott Funeral Home

                            • Berezuk, William

                              BEREZUK - William July 9, 2008, Beloved husband of Helen (nee Hutnik) Berezuk; dear father of Christine (Thomas) Nowicki, of VA, Pamela (Philip) DePaolo; loving grandfather of Nicholas, Brian, and Jonathan (Rachel) great-grandfather of Kaden. Friends received Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:30 AM and in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church at 10:15 AM. Flowers…

                              • Bessey, James E. "Jim"

                                JAMES E. "JIM" BESSEY, 66, of the Bucks Corners Road, Saranac, N.Y., died Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at the CVPH Medical Center with his family by his side., hours will be Friday, July 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St., Plattsburgh, N.Y. A funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. with the Rev. William G. Reamer, chaplain at CVPH Medical Center, officiating. Committal services will be held Saturday, July 12, at 11 a.m. at the Norton Cemetery in Keene, N.Y., Online condolences…

                                • Blaney, Alan D.

                                  BLANEY Alan D. Age 47 of Big Flats, NY passed away on Monday July 7, 2008. Alan was born July 12, 1960 in Sayre, PA. He was a graduate of Southside High School Class of 1978. Alan was a Veteran serving his country with The U.S. Air Force from 1978 - 1982. Alan married his wife, Maureen A. McDonald Blaney, on October 9, 1982 and they would have celebrated their 26th Wedding Anniversary this year. He was a graduate of St. Mary's School of Nursing in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Alan was employed as a…

                                  • Bolera, Christine M. (Jarmusz)

                                    • Brecheisen, Nancy K.

                                      Pine Bush, NY Nancy K. Brecheisen of Pine Bush, NY, died Sunday, July 6, 2008, at home. She was 59. The daughter of the late Turner and Sara Daniel Baker, she was born March 21, 1949 in Clayton, NM. Nancy Brecheisen moved from Wichita, KS, to the Pine Bush, NY area with her husband, Tim Brecheisen in 1994. Nancy has been involved in helping the hearing impaired for over 25 years. She was licensed to dispense hearing aids in New York and Kansas. Nancy has six children, five sons and one daughter. The five…

                                      • Brooks, Mary Ann LaFave

                                        MARY ANN LAFAVE BROOKS, 92, of Denver, N.C., and formerly of Malone, N.Y., died Monday, July 7, 2008, at the Olde Knox Commons Nursing Facility in Denver., She was born in Churubusco, N.Y., Jan. 7, 1916, the daughter of the late Samuel and Esther (Daignault) LaFave., A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Denver, N.C., with the Rev. Carmen Malacari officiating. A graveside service and burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery in Malone, N.Y., Tuesday,…

                                        • Bukolt, Marcia B. (Owczarzak)

                                          will be present on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St., Cheektowaga, where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial Celebrated from St. Barnabas Roman Catholic Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. On-line guest register at www.Amigone.com,

                                          • Butler, Scott P.

                                            . Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made in Scotts memory to Hospice Foundation.,

                                            • Bystrak, John

                                              BYSTRAK - John July 9, 2008 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved husband of the late Laura P. (nee DAgostino); dearest father of Gerald (Barbara) and Carolyn (Paul) Polakiewizc; cherished grandfather of Suzanne (Graeme), David and Kristen (Joseph); great-grandfather of Alyssa; brother of Florence Dabrowski and late Esther Letourneau; survived by other relatives and friend Jan Downing. Family will be present to receive friends Friday 4-8 PM at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME 2510 Union Rd. Cheektowaga (2 blocks…

                                              • Calos, William J.

                                                CALOS - William J Of Kenmore. July 8, 2008. Beloved husband of Lois (Carol) Lull Calos. Dear father of James A., William N. (Linda) Calos, Susan Young, Robin (Jack) Olkowski, Mary (Robert) Ferolie. Also survived by nine grandchildren. Brother of Nicholas (late Connie) Calos. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Wednesday 7-9, Thursday 2-4, and 7-9 PM when Trisagion Service will be held at 7:30 PM. All are invited to a Mass at Hellenic Orthodox Church of…

                                                • Casey SSJ, Sister Ambrosine

                                                  Casey, Sister Ambrosine, SSJ Pittsford, NY: On July 9, 2008. Survived by her sister, Regina Tait; nephew, Reed (Pam) Tait; niece, Roxanne (Mearl) Swift; and her Sisters in Community. Calling hours are TODAY, Thursday, July 10th from 7-9 PM at the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse (150 French Rd.) with a Vigil Service at 7 PM. Calling continues on Friday from 2-4 PM with Sisters' funeral mass at 4 PM. Interment Saturday at 9:00 AM in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be directed to the…

                                                  • Christman, Dewey A. "Saw Man"

                                                    CHRISTMAN, Dewey A. "Saw Man" Age 83 of Elmira Heights, NY passed away on Sunday July 6, 2008 at Elcor Health Services in Horseheads, NY. A Memorial Service will be held at Woodlawn National Cemetery in Elmira, NY on Friday July 11, 2008 at 10 AM where full Military Honors will be accorded Mr. Christman. In Lieu of Flowers those wishing may remember Dewey through donations to the Elcor Health Services Residents Activities Fund 48 Colonial Drive Horseheads, NY 14845. Arrangements entrusted to Lynch…

                                                  • Ciaccia, Mary (Cerminara)

                                                    • Clarkson, Robert Vernon

                                                      may call on Friday from 4-8 PM at the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, LASALLE PARK CHAPEL, 2215 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY (297-9007) where a Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 12th at 10:00 AM. Burial following in Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, NY with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY, 1284 French Road, Depew, NY 14043. Please visit www.ottoredanz.com and www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette/Obituaries.asp to sign guest…

                                                      • Clarkson, Rovert V.

                                                        CLARKSON - Rovert V. 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, died Tuesday. Survivors include wife, Aurelanne; children, Kirk, Kathy DeMarco and Kerry; ten grandchildren; sister, Carol Flynn. He was predeceased by one daughter, Kristy. Arrangements by OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME (297-9007). Please visit www.ottoredanz.com for full obituary.,

                                                        • Cleaver, Henry F.

                                                          • Clerc, Dorothy J. (Crosby)

                                                            will be present to receive friends, Saturday morning 10-12:30 at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC, 5541 Main St (at Cayuga Rd.) Williamsville. Where a funeral service will take place at 12:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Green Fund.,

                                                            • Cook III, William P.

                                                              may call at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 15 & 20a, Livonia, on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9pm. Funeral Service, 10:00am on Saturday at the United Church of Livonia, 21 Summers Street, Livonia with Rev. Dan Finch Officiating. Casual attire welcome. Burial to follow at Oakridge Cemetery Lima, NY. Memorial contributions can be made in Billy's memory to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450. 346-5401.

                                                              • Corless Wansart, Alice

                                                                will be present.,

                                                                • Cuddihy, Joan (Foskett)

                                                                  will be present on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. (2 blocks east of Union Rd.) where Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scouts of America or Hospice Buffalo Inc. Online register book at www.Amigone.com,

                                                                  • Currie, Opal B.

                                                                    Currie, Opal B. Greece: Wednesday, July 9, 2008. Predeceased by her sons, Timothy and James W. Currie; twin sister, Ruby Allen of GA. Survived by her loving husband of 65 years, John H. Currie; children, Sherryl (Jim) Vida of FL, Chris Currie of WI, Donna Brown and Jackie Markese of Rochester and Beverly Currie of AL; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; a niece &nephew. No prior calling hours. Private Service and Interment. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Muscular Dystrophy…

                                                                    • Dale, Barry

                                                                      DALE - Barry June 30, 2008. Beloved husband of Mary (Evans); loving father of Major Bryan (Kitty) Greenstein and Keri (Raul) Diaz; grand- father of Madison Diaz and Connor Greenstein; son of Bernard and the late Bernice Greenstein; brother of Arlene Horenovski and Dennis Greenstein. Friends may call Thursday 5-8 PM at THE DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 AM.,

                                                                      • DeStephano, Ralph P.

                                                                        DeStephano, Ralph P. Greece: July 8, 2008. Ralph is predeceased by his wife Mary DeStephano. He is survived by his wife Bette Cavuto DeStephano; children, Ralph A. (Maureen) DeStephano &Maria (Raymond) Justice; grandchildren, Ralph (Ellen) DeStephano, John (Maria) DeStephano, Karen (John) Zarb, John (Sheila) Justice, Christine (Dan) Kretchmer, Carlo (Michelle) Justice &David Justice; 15 great-grandchildren; sister Mary Sidoti; several nieces and nephews; dear friend Karen Hofschneider. Ralph was the…

                                                                        • Drysdale, James

                                                                          are invited to attend a Memorial Service Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 5:00 PM at Greece Baptist Church, 1230 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Greece Baptist Church in his memory. www.walkerbrothersfh.com

                                                                          • Eddy, John Allen

                                                                            WILLSBORO -- John Allen Eddy, formerly of Schenectady/Niskayuna, died Monday, June 30, 2008, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Plattsburgh., He was born Oct. 13, 1918, in Schenectady to William and Anna Eddy.Ã? He graduated from Nott Terrace High School and the University of North Carolina where he acquired track fame as a great long-distance runner.Ã? John also served in the Army Air Corp., In 1947, he married his late wife, Jane Sayre and lived in Niskayuna for many years., After retiring…

                                                                            • Enzinna, Rose T.

                                                                              Rose T. Enzinna passed away July 8, 2008 in Lockport Memorial Hospital. Born May 30, 1911 in Eden, NY, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Carla (LaDuca) Tracy. Rose worked as a seamstress for over 80 years starting out with the Singer Sewing Co. where she was in sales and teaching before opening her own seamstrss business. She was a member of the St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church where she was a member of the Altar and Rosary Club, Mother's Club of St. Patrick's and DeSales, and…

                                                                              • Eschborn, Richard N.

                                                                                will receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6575 E. Quaker St., Orchard Park (aka Route 20A, 2.3 miles west of Transit Rd.) Services from the funeral home Friday 10 AM. Friends invited.,

                                                                                • Farone, Michael A.

                                                                                  FRANKLIN _ Michael A. Farone, 47, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2008, at the University Medical Center in Syracuse. Michael was born July 2, 1961, in Oneonta, the son of Donald A. and Florence (Carr) Farone. He married Lynda Bassette on Aug. 9, 1997, in Oneonta. Michael served his country in the United States Navy. He was currently employed as a mechanic for Horton Hardware in Afton working on small engines. Prior to that, he worked with his father in Otsego Outfitters in Oneonta. He also…

                                                                                  • Felton, Thomas V.

                                                                                    Thomas V. Felton, age 76, of Lewiston, NY, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, NY, surrounded by his loving wife, daughters and grandaughter. Mr. Felton was born in Juniata, PA, on August 1, 1931, the son of Walter M. and Dorothy Louise (Mowery) Felton, where he attended local schools. He was employed by the Bethlehem Steel Co., in Johnstown, PA as a laborer.He enlisted into the US Navy and served in February 1952 and received his honorable discharge on July 31, 1954. Thomas…

                                                                                    • Frye, Dorothy S. (Goodhue)

                                                                                      Frye, Dorothy S. (Goodhue) Rochester: July 5, 2008. Formerly of Waltham, Mass. Survived by daughter, Susan (Michael) Goodhue; 2 grandchildren, Robert (Cindi) Goodhue and Barbara (Brad) Miller; 4 great-grand-children, Zachary, Jason, Lauren and Maia; 1 sister, Helen Howard. No prior calling. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, July 11th, 1:30 PM at the Rochester Presbyterian Home, 256 Thurston Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rochester Presbyterian Home in Dorothy's memory. Arr.…

                                                                                      • Gariepy, Michel

                                                                                        MICHEL GARIEPY, 63, of Chazy, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh., Funeral arrangements were pending Tuesday evening and are in the care of the Ross Funeral Home in Mooers.

                                                                                        • Genova, Anthony

                                                                                          Anthony Genova, entered into rest July 7, 2008, of Grand Island, formerly of Colorado Springs, CO. Mr. Genova was the husband of the late Josephine (Connelli) Genova.Mr. Genova was born in Pueblo, CO, on July 23, 1925. He was a member of Knights Of Columbus Council 4752 on Grand Island and VFW Grand Island Post 9249. He served in the US Coast Guard aboard LST#70 in the South Pacific during WW II. He is survived by his son, Ken A. (Wendy) Genova; his grandchildren, Bianca and Anthony Genova; and his sisters,…

                                                                                          • George, Vincent B.

                                                                                            GEORGE - Vincent B. Age 81, of Bliss, died July 9, 2008. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Faller); father of Dianne Howard; Debbie (Mario) Pirrello; Donna (Kieth) Kersch and the late Jeffrey George; brother of Willis (Jane) George; Darwin (late Rita) George and the late Norbert (late Julie) George; late Leon George; late Clarence George; late Edith (late George) Stoll; late Carl (late Betty) George; and the late Nelson George; also survived by six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and many nieces and…

                                                                                            • Gonzales, Barbara M.

                                                                                              Gonzales, Barbara M. Brighton: July 8, 2008, at the age of 83. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank. Survived by her children, Gregory "Spike" (Renee) Gonzales, Stephen (Elizabeth) Gonzales, Andrea (Anthony) Corigliano, Rhia (Alan) Milliman, Thomas Gonzales and Leigh (Garry) Patnode; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren and sister, Edith Heise. A life master at Bridge, Barbara had a love of literature and was passionate about her needlepoint and her building of miniature dollhouses. She…

                                                                                              • Grolling Sr., Robert F.

                                                                                                Grolling, Robert F. Sr. Greece: Monday, July 7, 2008 at age 76. Predeceased by his parents, Joseph &Avis Grolling; brother, William Grolling. He is survived by his loving son, Robert F. (Debra Carter) Grolling Jr.; grandchildren, Michael, David and Amy Grolling; brother, Joseph (Norma) Grolling; aunt, Doris Magoffin; nieces and nephews. Robert was a member of the YMCA pool crew, New Horizon band musician and a Braddock Bay bird watcher. Family and friends may call Friday, 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the New…

                                                                                                • Guenther, Marilyn D.

                                                                                                  GUENTHER - Marilyn D. (See Hill Notice),

                                                                                                  • Hall, John L.

                                                                                                    BELLEVUE, Neb. _ John L. Hall, born May 14, 1957, in Wichita, Kan., and died July 4, 2008, in Bellevue, Neb. John was born to John L. and Opal Jeannette Hall. Survived by wife, Kim; daughters, Katie and Abbie; sons, Phillip (Angelina) of Boaz, Ala., and Christopher of Owego; grandsons, Christopher (CJ), Broc and Ethan; sisters, Katherine (Orlan) Larson of Omaha, Neb., and Melinda (Scott) Ackerson of York, S.C.; sisters-in-law, Deb (Jim) Tuepker and Karla (David) Zlatkovsky of Lexington, Neb., Kyle Delaney…

                                                                                                  • Harman, Catherine Anne

                                                                                                    • Henshaw, Constance "Connie"

                                                                                                      may call on Friday from 4-9 PM at the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, LASALLE PARK CHAPEL, 2215 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY, (297-9007) where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 12th at 12:00 NOON with Rev. Robert Bellingham officiating. Interment in Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Please visit www.ottoredanz.com and www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette/Obituaries.asp to sign guest register.

                                                                                                      • Hess Sr., Stuart J.

                                                                                                        SEBRING, Fla. - Stuart J. Hess Sr., 84, born in Oneida, N.Y., Dec. 28, 1923, went to be with our Lord on June 7, 2008., Stuart resided in Plattsburgh, N.Y., and retired to Sebring, Fla., in 1982. He is the son of the late William G. and Gladys (Gaffner) Hess, formerly of Sebring, Fla., and Oneida, N.Y., He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lois (Herbein) Hess; and sons, Stuart J. Jr. and wife Christie of Tampa, Fla., David S. and wife Leigh of Barnhart Mo., and Eric C. and companion Cindee Hill of…

                                                                                                        • Higgins, Kevin P.

                                                                                                          HIGGINS - Kevin P. June 18, 2008; brother of James J., Thomas T. and Ann Quinn; also survived by many nieces and nephews; preceded in death by John J., Robert E., Marie T. and Daniel J. Memorial service at Holy Family Church, Friday at 10 AM. Arragements by Loomis, Offers, Loomis Funeral Home. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Lackawanna, NY.,

                                                                                                          • Hill, Marilyn D. Guenther (Meidel)

                                                                                                            HILL - Marilyn D. Guenther (nee Meidel)Formerly of Eden, NY, July 4, 2008, wife of the late George O. Guenther; mother of George J. (Virginia ) Guenther, Linda (John) Neu, Thomas J. Guenther and the late William and and Joseth Guenther; grandmother of George V., Jeffrey, Glen, Tim and Billy Guenther; great-grandmother of three; sister of Rosemary (Wilbur) Smutz and Jean (David) Causey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10 AM from Immaculate Conception Church, Eden. Visitation…

                                                                                                            • Hinds, Virginia B.

                                                                                                              Hinds, Virginia B. Irondequoit. Sunday, July 6, 2008, at the age of 81. Predeceased by her husband, William W. Hinds. Ginny is survived by her loving children, Cheryl Hinds, William D. (Cheryl) Hinds, Stephen (Carol) Hinds and Dianne (David) Appleton; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Thompson and Dorothy Crego; sister-in law, Ruthe Borland and brother-in-law, John Hinds, many nieces and nephews. Her family will receive friends Thursday, 4-8 PM at the funeral home, where her Funeral…

                                                                                                              • Hollander, Abe A.

                                                                                                                HOLLANDER - Abe A. Of Brighton, NY; July 8, 2008. Husband of the late Sarah; father of Ann and Ruth (James Fox) Hollander; brother, Irving (Marion) Hollander; grandchildren, Emma and Chandra Hollander; brother of the late Charles and Kenneth Hollander; also survived by sister-in-law, Freda (Myron) Bernhardt; brother-in-law, Garson Merimsky and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at The Gables, 2801 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, Friday, 5-7 PM and Saturday 2-4 PM. Services will be held on Friday 10:00…

                                                                                                                • Horner, Dollie V.

                                                                                                                  HORNER - Dollie V. Age 82, died July 5, 2008. Funeral service will be held at Pentecostal Temple C.O.G.I.C. 618 Jefferson Ave, 10 oclock visitation, 11 oclock service. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 E. Utica St. Interment Acacia Park.,

                                                                                                                  • Hunter, Robert A.

                                                                                                                    and family may gather at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, 2771 Chili Avenue, on Saturday, July 12th, at 4 pm - 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson's Study Group, 1351 Mt. Hope Ave, Ste 223, 14620, or the Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, 2652 Ridgeway Ave., Rochester, NY, 14623.

                                                                                                                    • Imburgia, Mary (Morella)

                                                                                                                      Imburgia, Mary (Morella) Pittsford: Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Age 93. Predeceased by her husband, Sam. She is survived by her daughter, Mamie Greenblatt; son, Frank (Priscilla) Imburgia; grandchildren, Dr. Jason (Elise) Gates, Frank Imburgia and Sal (Jen) Imburgia; 6 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Her family will receive friends on FRIDAY, July 11th from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the funeral home, where her Funeral Service will be held on SATURDAY, July 12th at 12 Noon. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.…

                                                                                                                      • Ingelfinger, Eugene J.

                                                                                                                        will receive friends Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 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 Thursday 11:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity of Our Lord Church at 12 noon.,

                                                                                                                        • Jaworski, Joseph H.

                                                                                                                          JAWORSKI - Joseph H. July 8, 2008 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved husband of Irene Esther (Zakowicz) Jaworski; dearest father of David (Adrianne) Jaworski, late Joanne E. Nawrocki; dear grandfather of Melisa, Scott (Monica) Jaworski, Joseph (Mary), Donald, James, and the late Ronald V. Nawrocki; great-grandfather of Danny; brother of Josephine (late Peter) Perrello, late Sally (late Irving) Daus, late Margaret, and late Benedict Jaworski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at…

                                                                                                                          • Jezioro, Jaqueline I. (Nowak)

                                                                                                                            JEZIORO - Jaqueline I. (nee Nowak)July 8, 2008. Beloved wife of Edward Jim; devoted mother of Mark (Deborah) Jezioro, Coleen (Jeffrey) Obstarczyk, James (Ann) Jezioro and Denise (Jason) Nietopski; loving grandmother of Madison, Lauren, Ashley, Haley, Zachary, Aiden, Matthew, Owen; dearest sister of Patricia (Joe) Mol and Linda (Werner Vern) Wardak; also survived by Aunts, Uncles, nieces and nephews. Family will be present Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St.…

                                                                                                                            • Johnson, Eric LaRue

                                                                                                                              and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Thursday, July 10th, from 4 to 6 p.m. His funeral and committal services will follow at 6 p.m.

                                                                                                                              • Jones Jr., Malcom M. "Mustafa El Amin "

                                                                                                                                , friends and community. Memorial services willbe forthcoming.,

                                                                                                                                • Jones, Willie

                                                                                                                                  Jones, Willie Rochester: July 1, 2008. Calling hours, Friday, 6-8 PM. Funeral Service following at 8 PM at Metropolitan Funeral Chapels, Inc., 109 West Ave.

                                                                                                                                  • Juneau, Raymond

                                                                                                                                    CHAMPLAIN -- Raymond Juneau, 89, of Cedar Street, Champlain, N.Y., passed away June 29, 2008, at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh., He was born in Champlain, July 15, 1918, to Henri and Annette (Poupard) Juneau., He had retired from Harris Corporation (formerly Sheridan Iron Works) after 43 years. Raymond was a lifelong member of St. Mary's parish and was a member of the Knights of Columbus for more than 63 years., He and his wife enjoyed having children over, whether it was the neighbors or the…

                                                                                                                                    • Keller, Kimberly A. (Nowak)

                                                                                                                                      KELLER - Kimberly A. (nee Nowak)July 9, 2008; dearest sister of Camille (James) Suleski, Pamela (late John) Jordan, Henry (Judy) Nowak, Sandra (Chet) Kotowski, Bert (Linda) Nowak, Cheryl (Ken) Jaczewski and Mark (Michelle) Nowak; dear soulmate of Lloyd James. Visitation at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner S. Ogden) Friday 4-8 PM at which time funeral services will be held.,

                                                                                                                                      • Kenez, Meta

                                                                                                                                        Kenez, Meta Rochester: July 8, 2008, age 92. Predeceased by husband, Karl Kenez. She is survived by son, Walter; daughter, Kathy; sister, Linda Ratas and many loving relatives in Estonia. Family will receive friends on Friday, July 11th from 10-12 Noon, New Comer Funeral Home, 6 Empire Blvd. Funeral Services at Noon. Interment, Riverside Cemetery. www.NewcomerFamily.com

                                                                                                                                        • King, Georgia Rose

                                                                                                                                          AUSABLE FORKS -- Georgia Rose King, 42, of 1009 Green St., AuSable Forks, passed away unexpectedly at the CVPH Medical Center July 7, 2008. She was born Sept. 5, 1965, the daughter of Mexicalli Rose (LaFountain) Sprague and George Sprague., Georgia worked for some time at Keene Valley Neighborhood House and Price Chopper. She had a great love of music, movies and spending time with her niece and young cousin. She enjoyed bingo, shooting guns and going camping with her family., Georgia is survived by one…

                                                                                                                                          • Klein, Loralee L. (Hourigan )

                                                                                                                                            KLEIN - Loralee L. (Hourigan )July 7, 2008, beloved wife of Brian J. Klein; mother of Kelly (William) Routt, Brian (Melissa) Klein and Erin (Darren) Polkowski; also survived by 7 grandchildren; nieces and nephews; sister of William (Shirley) and Bruce Hourigan. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service from the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3000 Delaware Ave. at Tremont, Kenmore (same location as Dengler &Roberts) Friday at 10 AM. Family present Thursday 3-7 PM. Gifts in…

                                                                                                                                            • Koch Sr., Harold A.

                                                                                                                                              • Kraft, Kathleen

                                                                                                                                                and the staff of Sunbridge Care in NC; also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral service Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 10 AM from The URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6685 Transit Rd.,, Amherst, (just south of County and N. French Rd.). Visitation Friday from 4-7 PM only. Interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Lockport, NY. Kathy was employed by Wilson Greatbatch for 15 years until her stroke in 1997. Kathy was able to teach many people thru her courage and endurance…

                                                                                                                                                • Lake, H. Chester "Chet"

                                                                                                                                                  are invited to call Saturday, 11-1PM at MURPHY FUNERAL HOME 1961 Ridge Rd., Ontario, where his Funeral Service will be held at 1PM. Burial Furnaceville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice in Chet's memory.

                                                                                                                                                  • Laskoski, Catherine

                                                                                                                                                    Laskoski, Catherine Rochester:Monday,July 7,2008. Predeceased by her son-in-law, Rocco J. Maddalina. She is survived by her daughters, Irene Maddalina, Betty (James) Willer; grandchildren, Mark (Laurie) Maddalina, Ann Marie (Mark) Wilcox; great-grandchildren, Julia, Nicholas and Katie Maddalina &Jenna Wilcox; and relatives in Poland and Germany. Special thanks to the staff at St. John's Home, Reservoir Bldg. 5th floor for the loving and compassionate care of our mother. No prior calling. On Friday…

                                                                                                                                                    • Lecksell, Catherine Ann

                                                                                                                                                      Catherine Ann Lecksell, 86, formerly of Grand Island, NY and Niagara Falls, NY, died in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence, Lewiston, Tuesday, July 8, 2008, after a brief illness. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on June 12, 1922 to Salvatore and Maria J. (Bronza) Polito, where she attended local schools in Niagara Falls.During WWII she worked at Bell Aircraft in Wheatfield, NY and later worked for New York Telephone as an operator in the 50?s and 60?s.Catherine was an avid animal lover, but mostly she…

                                                                                                                                                      • Lorenz, Edith C.

                                                                                                                                                        LORENZ, Edith C. Age 90, of Sunny Ridge Drive, Davenport, FL, formerly of Wellsboro, PA, died July 8, 2008 at her home. She was the wife of Edward E. Lorenz, who died September 22, 1984. Edith was born August 29, 1917 in Delmar Township, Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of the late Oscar and Edith McInroy Hamm. She was former cook and pie baker at the Wellsboro Diner for 25 years. Edith was a member of the First Baptist Church, Haines City, FL, was a song lyric writer and had four records published. She came in…

                                                                                                                                                        • Lovett, Rose M.

                                                                                                                                                          and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY, on Thursday, July 10, 2008, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services honoring her life will be held there following the visitation (7 p.m.) Interment will take privately at the convenience of her family. A "Candle of Remembrance" may be left for her family in obituaries at www.olthof.com

                                                                                                                                                          • Lovullo, Felomena "Mamie" (Collura)

                                                                                                                                                            LOVULLO - Felomena Mamie (nee Collura)July 9, 2008 of Derby, NY. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore. Dearest mother of Carrie (late Thomas) Chilmanski; sister of Frank Collura and the late Mary, Charles (Ruth) and James (Mary); grandmother of Ross (Cindy) Chilmanski; great-grandfather of Megan and Miranda; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME 2510 Union Rd. Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of WIlliam st.) Friday at 10:45 AM and in St.…

                                                                                                                                                            • Maccheyne, Rosemarie M. (Paddock)

                                                                                                                                                              are invited to call Thursday evening, July 10th from 6 - 8PM at the Young Funeral Home, 4025 West Main St., Williamson where a service will be held on Friday afternoon at 1 PM. Interment Webster Union Cemetery.

                                                                                                                                                              • Malinowski, Albert William

                                                                                                                                                                • Manor, Viola Rivers

                                                                                                                                                                  WEST CHAZY -- As a beautiful sunrise greeted the new day of June 6, Viola Rivers Manor, 90, of Clark Street, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Beekmantown, on May 21, 1918, daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Sweenor) Rivers, Viola was a wonderful ray of sunshine who brightened and warmed the hearts of all who knew her. She married the love of her life, Joseph D. Manor, June 28, 1933. For 37 years, they worked together on the farm, raising their 10 children., On Dec.…

                                                                                                                                                                  • Marcinkowski, David A.

                                                                                                                                                                    and many dear friends. Family will be present to receive friends Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the (Blasdell-Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 3450 South Park Ave. where David will be eulogized Saturday morning at 8:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 9:30. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. David was a member of the Lackawanna Conservation Club and the Sons of the American Legion.,

                                                                                                                                                                    • Marshall, Mary H.

                                                                                                                                                                      PLATTSBURGH -- Mary H. Marshall, 67, of Salmon River Road, Plattsburgh, died Monday, July 7, surrounded by her loving family., She was born in Plattsburgh, Sept. 10, 1940, daughter of Bernard and Katherine (McCray) Kennedy., Mary retired from Altona Correctional Facility where she was secretary to the warden for 17 years. Prior to that, she worked in the same capacity at Dannemora Correctional Facility for 25 years., She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church in Dannemora. She enjoyed an active life…

                                                                                                                                                                      • Maxwell, Joseph G. "Joe"

                                                                                                                                                                        Maxwell, Joseph G. "Joe" Henrietta: On Saturday, June 14, 2008. Predeceased by beloved son, James J. Maxwell; wives, Anne Fegadel and Barbara Allen; parents, Dennis and Susan Maxwell, brothers Walter, Harold "Luke", and Gordon Maxwell; sisters, Mary Dixon Campbell and Betty Burke. Survived by devoted daughters, Susan A. Maxwell of Rochester, NY, and Debra M. (David) Allen of Coral Springs, FL; stepsons, James L. (Mary Ann) Allen of Pittsburgh, PA, and David B. (Debra) Allen of Coral…

                                                                                                                                                                        • Maybee, Gladys Marie

                                                                                                                                                                          Gladys Maybee, 91, passed away June 20, 2008 at Leahi Hospital, Honolulu, Hawaii, following a brief illness.Mrs. Maybee lived in Niagara Falls most of her life. She was the daughter of John and Alice (Barber) Caughell. She was preceded in death by her sister, Minnie Bauer and brothers, John, Gerald and Charles Caughell. Mrs. Maybee was the widow of the late Harold (Ted) Maybee, who had a long career as a staff engineer at Moore Business Forms.Mrs. Maybee relocated to Hawaii in 1990, where she enjoyed…

                                                                                                                                                                          • McCullough, John Douglas "JD"

                                                                                                                                                                            John Douglas?JD?McCullough John Douglas ?JD?McCullough, 90, born November 3, 1917 to Simeon Joseph and Mary Hindman McCullough in Corsica, PA, passed away July 1, 2008 in Jacksonville, FL. JD proudly attended the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Veterinary Medicine where he earned a VMD degree graduating in 1943. Once completing his degree he and his wife Dorothy returned to his home town and operated a private large animal practice. He also established one of the first "bull barns" in the…

                                                                                                                                                                            • Mellerson Sr., Charlie

                                                                                                                                                                              • Miller, Kelly Ann

                                                                                                                                                                                may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road (Bergholz), in Wheatfield, on Friday from 7-9 PM. Services will be conducted on Saturday at 11 AM in St. James Ev. Lutheran Church, 2435 Niagara Road in Bergholz. Interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery. Guest registry available at www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette .

                                                                                                                                                                                • Miller, Mary-Louise (Haynes)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Miller, Mary-Louise (Haynes) Irondequoit-Rochester: July 7, 2008, age 87. Predeceased by her husband, Charles Miller Jr. Survived by her children, Charles H. III (Margaret) Miller, Holley (Ted) Bzdega of Iowa; grandchildren, Jocelyn Miller, Matthew Bzdega, Sarah (Anthony) Welch; niece and nephews. She was WWII veteran, and a retiree of Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Calling THURSDAY, 4-8 at Falvo Funeral Home, 1295 Nine Mile Point Rd. ( Route 250, Webster between 104 and Plank Rd.). Funeral Service and…

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Miller, Roberta Jane

                                                                                                                                                                                    CLAREMONT, N.H. -- Roberta JaneÃ? Miller, 80, formerly of 40 West Pleasant St., in Claremont, died peacefully, July 1, 2008, at the home of her daughter in Plattsburgh, N.Y., She was born in Claremont, N.H., June 27, 1928, the daughter of Robert E. and Mabel (Whittemore) Hadley.Ã? , She was a graduate of Stevens High School in the Class of 1946., She was a Ward II supervisor of the Check List in 1998, a former member of the N. Charlestown Grange and the State Grange, the AARP and the…

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Mylchreest, Amanda L.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Amanda L. (nee Grandin) Mylchreest, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 in Schoellkopf Health Care Center, Niagara Falls, NY, following a brief illness. Born on May 28, 1932 in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Amanda (Wells) Grandin, Sr. She married Richard Mylchreest, Sr. He predeceased her on October 25, 2001. Mrs. Mylchreest was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY. Amanda attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High…

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Neitzel, Albert

                                                                                                                                                                                        NEITZEL, Albert -Dad &Granpa, one year ago today. Miss you, love you. Always in our hearts.JUDY, BRIAN AND FAMILY,

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Nichols, Laurence Richmond

                                                                                                                                                                                          and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY on Friday, July 11, 2008, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Funeral services honoring his life will follow the visitation. (2 p.m.) The Reverend Mark Erway will celebrate Laurence's services. Interment will follow in the Elmwood Cemetery, Caton, NY where Laurence will be laid to rest with his beloved Kathleen. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to a charity of one's own choice. A…

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Notarnicola, Joseph J.

                                                                                                                                                                                            NOTARNICOLA - Joseph J.July 8, 2008 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved husband of the late Regina (nee Rembacz); dearest father of Roger (Norma) and Audrey (Brian) Bleich; survived by seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren; brother of Mary Peese, Helen Herriman and the late Nina Notarnicola; brother-in-law of Charlotte Coilczak also survived by neices and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10 AM at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Road, Cheektowaga (2 blocks south…

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Occhino, Margaret (Fetto)

                                                                                                                                                                                              June 27, 2008, age 96, beloved wife of the late Joseph; dearest mother of Robert (Marie) and Dennis (Pamela); grandmother of Thomas (Virginia), Robert of California and Kelly Ann (Robert) Baker; great-grandmother of Angela and Tommy Occhino and Shannon Baker; predeceased by four sisters. Family will be present Tuesday 4-8 PM at the (So. Cheektowaga Chapel) Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1024 French Rd. (between Borden and Union) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of…

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Olmstead, Leonard H.

                                                                                                                                                                                                Leonard H. Olmstead of Binghamton Leonard H. (Dick) Olmstead, 82, died Wednesday morning, July 9, 2008, at Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center in Johnson City. He was born November 19, 1925 at the Clara Welch Thanksgiving Hospital in Cooperstown, a son of Walter E. Olmstead, Sr. and Mildred (Butler) Olmstead. He married Beverly J. Cornell on November 7, 1953 at the Cooperstown Methodist Church. Raised in Cooperstown, Dick attended Cooperstown Central School and later Morrisville Tech. At the age of 16,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Palumbo, Michelina F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Palumbo, Michelina F. "Mickey" (Bellini) Spencerport: July 7, 2008. Mickey is predeceased by her husband Michael Palumbo & son Michael Palumbo. She is survived by her children, Lucille (Michael) Seitz, Roseann (Dave) Sine; daughter-in-law Deborah Palumbo; grand-children, Michele (Gino) Agostinelli, Michael (Wendy) Seitz, Kim (Aaron) McDonald, Kristin (Keith) Kinz, Kerrie (James) Gianvecchio, Eric Palumbo & Danielle Palumbo; 7 great-grand-children; sister Amelia Baccaro; brother-in-law…

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Panagiotatos, Leonard J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Parsons, Sidney M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      PARSONS, Sidney M. Age 85, passed away on July 9, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility in Elmira, NY. Sidney, a daughter of Harley G. and Violet (Bolles) Morton, was born in Elmira on February 22, 1923, where she lived until 1976 when she and her husband, Walter E. Parsons, moved to Tucson, AZ. In 2005 she returned to Elmira, after the death of her husband, where she has since lived. She is also pre-deceased by her two sisters, Dorothy G. Morton of Washington, D.C. and Constance B.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Pfeiffer-Peelman, Joan M. (Marx)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      PFEIFFER-PEELMAN - Joan M. (nee Marx)July 9, 2008. Beloved wife of James Peelman and the late Richard M. Pfeiffer; dearest mother of Mary Jo Pfeiffer, Lynn (Edward) Rider, Richard (Margaret) Pfeiffer, Robert (Lydia) Pfeiffer, Pamela (Thomas) Insinna, Patricia (David) Capozzi and Raymond (Lynn) Pfeiffer; sister of Annette (late William) Lynch; also survived by 20 grandchildren. Family will be present Friday 2-5 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca. A Mass of Christian Burial…

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Piechowiak, Henry F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        PIECHOWIAK - Henry F. July 7, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Irene E. (Kubera) Piechowiak; dearest father of Diana M. (Maurice) Janeczko and Nancy A. (Harry) Hall; grandfather of Lindsay A. (Peter) Cooper and Shawn P. Hall; brother of Florence, Clara, Robert (Grace) and Caroline Piechowiak. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at Annunciation Church, 7580 Clinton St. (corner of Girdle Rd.), Elma, NY, Saturday morning at 10. Memorials to the Parkinsons Foundation.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Podraza, Robert G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          PODRAZA - Robert G. July 6, 2008, of West Seneca, NY, beloved husband of Cecelia (nee Dominiak); dearest father of Melissa (Robert) Mallak and Jeffery Podraza; brother of Dorothy, Judy, Joseph, Walter Jr. and the late Richard Podraza; A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, July 12 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 3148 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park, NY at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be mad to the Alzheimers Association. Arrangements by SIECK &MAST FUNERAL HOME. 825-5205,

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Polley, Louis T. "Ted"

                                                                                                                                                                                                            POLLEY, Louis T. "Ted" 83, of Lake Placid, FL, formerly of Elmira Heights, passed away Wednesday evening, February 6, 2008, at the Highlands Regional Medical Center. A Memorial Service for Ted will be held Friday, July 11, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Woodlawn National Cemetery, Davis Street, Elmira. A luncheon will follow the service.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Pratt, Celene Marie

                                                                                                                                                                                                              PRATT - Celene Marie July 5, 2008. Wife and best friend of Gary Pratt Sr.; mother of Michelle (Emory III) Au and Gary (Maryanne) Jr.; grandmother of Emory IV and Nicole Pratt and Lyndsay (Dane) Franklin; sister of Fr. Edward Soucie, Mary Swenson, Daniel Soucie, James (Sally) Soucie and the late David Soucie; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM in PRUDDEN &KANDT FUNERAL HOME, 242 Genesee St., Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at St.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Prentice, John Cook

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Minutes before Armed Forces Day, John Cook Prentice, war hero, husband, father and grandfather met the Lord?s embrace on May 16, 2008, John spent his final days blanketed by his family?s love, and in the care and company of his fellow servicemen and women at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Boise.John Prentice will be laid to rest alongside his bride, Jean Maloney Prentice with full Military Honors at Arlington National Cemetery on August 4, 2008.John, a retired U.S. Army officer, was decorated for valor…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Punturiero, Cindy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  PUNTURIERO, Cindy -Its been 2 years today. You were a wonderful angel on earth, Im sure you are a wonderful angel in heaven.LoveFRED, KYLIE, CASEY &MALINA,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Quinlivan, Kathleen "Kass" (Murray)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    QUINLIVAN - Kathleen Kass (nee Murray)July 7, 2008, beloved wife of the late James Quinlivan; dear mother of Patrick (Mary Beth), Susan Walters, Eileen (Stephen) Moriarty, Rev. William J., Joseph (Daughn) and Mary K. Quinlivan; loving grandmother of Kevin, Katie, and Sean Quinlivan, Caitlin Walters, Matthew, Daniel, Michael and Thomas Moriarty, James, Rebekah and Gracie Quinlivan; sister of the late Edna (late James) Molloy, Sister Mary Kathleen R.S.M., William, and John (Mary and late Alice) Murray; also…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Robinson, Carol Renee

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ROBINSON - Carol Renee Age 50, died July 4, 2008. Services will be held at Miracle Christian Fellowship Center, 1242 Jefferson Ave, 10 oclock visitation, 11 oclock service. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 E. Utica St. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Rose, Nancy Melissa Tripp

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service to honor Nancy's life on her 90th birthday, Friday, July 11, 2008, at the Park Church, 208 West Gray Street, Elmira, at 10:00 a.m. The Reverend Wayne Gustafson will celebrate her services. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Rowell, Mary T. (DiChristina)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ROWELL - Mary T. (NEE DiChristina)Of Depew, July 8, 2008; beloved wife of Mark, devoted mother of Jason J. Beebe; stepmother of Derek and Joshua; dear sister of Margaret Mickey Selskis; Relatives and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life in the First Bible Babtist Church, 555 Central Ave., Lancaster, Sunday at 3 PM. Arrangements by EDWARD J. CICHON Funeral Home,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Rowland, William V.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            are invited to a graveside service at the Oakridge Cemetery, Coe Road, Livonia, on Saturday at 1pm. The Rev. Sue Forsyth officiating. There will be a Celebration of Life for Bill at the Livonia Center American Legion Post 283 from 2-5pm. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the United Church of South Livonia, PO Box 35, Livonia, NY 14487. Arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Livonia, 346-5401.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Shank, Ellamarie (Anderson)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              will be present Thursday 4-8 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 8440 Main St., where services will be held Friday at 11 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Sinclair, Robert F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Smith, Florence I. (Zdzieblo)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sokol, Edward J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    SOKOL - Edward J. Of Buffalo, NY, July 7, 2008, dear son of the late Simon and Agnes Sokol; dear brother of Helen and the late Lottie Sokol; also survived by cousins. Family will be present to receive friends on Thursday from 4-8 PM at the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St. (near Grant) where funeral will be held Friday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Assumption Church at 9:30. Mr. Sokol was a member of the Assumption Holy Name, the Flying Tigers 14th Air Force Assn., the D.A.V. Chapter…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Soliwoda, Mary Ann

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spano, Salvatore "Sal"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        may call Friday 4-7 PM at Walker Brothers Co. Funeral Home, Inc., 15 West Avenue, Spencerport. Funeral Mass Saturday at 10:00 AM at St. Jude's Church, 4100 Lyell Road, Rochester, NY 14606. Interment Fairfield Cemetery, Spencerport. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Service Hospice, 2180 Empire Blvd., Webster, NY 14580, in his memory. www.walkerbrothersfh.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Spezzano, Gerald W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Spezzano, Gerald W. Geneseo/Pittsford: Passed away June 18, 2008. A Celebration for Gerry will be held by his family at Woodcliff Hotel and Spa, 199 Woodcliff Drive, Fairport, NY 14450, on Saturday, July 12, 2008, from 12:00 PM-4:00 PM. Invitations are extended to family, friends, clients and anyone who knew him and wishes to share his life with his loved ones. rector-hicksfuneralhome.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Starr, Ruth and John

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            and friends are most welcome to attend.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Steffenhagen, Scott A. "Zoomer"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Steffenhagen, Scott A. "Zoomer" Hamlin: June 25, 2008, at age 42. Predeceased by his cousin, Pam Patterson. Survived by his parents, Barbara Steffehagen and Raymond (Vicki) Steffenhagen; sister, Sandra (Scott) Bailey; grandparents, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Family and friend are invited to attend a Memorial Service Saturday, July 12th at 10:30 A.M. at Walker Bible Baptist Church, 1425 Walker Lake Ontario Rd., Hilton. Memorials in Scott's name may be directed to Lake Ontario…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stillwell, Aileen K.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Mrs. Aileen K. Stillwell, of Medina, passed away early Tuesday morning, July 8, 2008 at the Medina Memorial Hospital.Mrs. Stillwell was born in Medina, January 27, 1921, a daughter of the late Charles and Lillian (Thompson) Kendall. In 1947, she married Charles Joseph Stillwell and she was a lifelong Medina resident. She was employed by Medina Memorial Hospital as a secretary for 15 years, retiring in 1952. She was an active member of the Medina Mustang Band Boosters and was the secretary for the Boosters…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Temperato, Angeline M. "Ricky" (D'Angelo)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  may call Friday, 4-8 PM at the New Life Family Church, Route 15, Lakeville, where funeral services will be held Saturday, 11 AM. Burial, St. Agnes Cemetery, Avon. Memorial contributions to New Life Family Church, PO Box 336, Lakeville, NY 14480. Arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Livonia-Honeoye. 346-5401

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Tiffany, Clema

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Tiffany, Clema Tunkhannock, PA: On July 7, 2008, beloved mother of Norma (W. Joe) Kunisch, Pittsford, NY; step grandmother to 2; step great-grandmother to 6; step great-great-grandmother to 1; step sister to Ione (Ed), of PA and Freda, of NY; step sister-in-law to Andrew, of NY and Raymond, of PA. Calling hours, Saturday, 10:00 AM until service. Service, 11:00 AM at the Bartron-Myer Funeral Home, 74 Church Street, Montrose, PA. Kindly consider donations to Tyler Memorial Hospital Foundation, 880 SR 6W,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Tobolski, Josephine H. (Urbanski)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      TOBOLSKI - Josephine H. (nee Urbanski)July 8, 2008 of Sloan, NY; beloved wife of Edwin Tobolski; dearest mother of Jeanette (Dennis) Nagel, Bernard (Cathleen) Tobolski and the late Philip Tobolski; grandmother of Martin and Matthew Nagel, Brendan and Caitlin Tobolski; sister of Stanley Urbanski and Esther (Norbert) Kulakowski; predeceased by many other brothers and sisters. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga, (two blocks south of William St.) on…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Truax, Susan R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      may call at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville on Saturday, July 12th from 10:00 AM-12 noon, where the funeral service will begin at 12 noon, with Rev. Kim Sellers officiating. Burial to follow at North Ridge Cemetery, Town of Cambria. Memorials may be made to the North Ridge United Methodist Church, 3930 North Ridge Rd., Lockport, NY 14094 or Niagara Hospice, Inc., 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094.Guest registry available at www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette .

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Veasley, Robert L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        VEASLEY - Robert L. July 7, 2008. Beloved husband of Loretta Veasley; loving father of Kristin L. Veasley; brother of Arthur (Ida) Williams, Otho Williams, Andre Walker, Barbara Jean Vaughn, Dora Lee Thompson, Althea Williams Reese-Turner, Rose Juliene Reese Williams and a host of other relatives and friends. Family visitation Saturday 11 AM-3 PM at H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY, 968 Jefferson Ave. Interment Jacksonville Cemetery, Anniston, AL.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Verel, Mary Teresa (OHern)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          VEREL - Mary Teresa (nee OHern)July 8, 2008. Wife of the late Alfonse; mother of John (Mary), Gene Elizabeth Verel, Patricia (Timothy) Lennon, Maria (Bruce Sanderson) Verel; grandmother of Patrick, Amy, Daniel Verel, Mary Beth (Christopher) Scott, and Timothy Lennon; great-grandmother of Eliot Scott; sister of the late James (late Carol) OHern. Friends may call at the JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME (West Chapel), 1357 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin), Thursday 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Vergien, Richard C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            VERGIEN - Richard C. July 6, 2008, of Orchard Park, NY, husband of the late Laura (Haas) and Helen M. (Sponholz); dear father of Roger (Maria), Lee (Diane), Mark (Jane), Dawn (Al) Moll and Terry (Kelly) Vergien; step-father of Karen (Edward) Sappelt, Bonnie (Maurie) Karnitz, Vicki (David) Lasinsky and the late Willard Butch Stebbins; brother of Charles (Kay) Vergien; also survived by 22 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial service Saturday, July 12 at 1…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Viguera M.D., Luisa Casals

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Waite, Alfred J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                may call Thursday 3-7 PM at the Hamilton and Clark, Inc., Funeral Home, 270 Young Street, Wilson. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 AM at Faith Lutheran Church, 2730 Transit Road, Newfane, with Pastor Garry A. Seefeldt officiating. Entombment will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Lockport.Guest registry available at www.legacy.com/lockportjournal .

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Walker Jr., Tracy T.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Walker Jr., Tracy T. Rochester: July 7, 2008 age 18. He is survived by his parents, Rev. Tracy (Veria) Walker Sr., Tanya (Samuel Jacobs) Members; 3 brothers, Sam, Tyrone and Caleb; sister, Doj, Tredae; grandmother, Mary Jones and a host of aunts, uncle, cousins and friends. A special friend, Christopher Thompson. Calling hours Friday, 6-9 P.M. at Amazing Grace Church, 972 Hudson Ave. Funeral Service Saturday 10 A.M. at Aenon Baptist Church, 175 Genesee St. Interment Riverside Cemetery. Joseph E. Hall…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Weisenbeck, Edward

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Weisenbeck, Edward ROCHESTER: June 12, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Cathrine Weisenbeck; sons, Kurt (Susan) Weisenbeck and Karl D. Weisenbeck; grandchildren, Jaclyn, Lauren, Thomas, Matthew and Benjamin Weisenbeck. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 12th, 2PM at First Presbyterian Church of Pittsford, 25 Church St., Pittsford. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center, Box 704, PO Box 23029, Rochester, NY 14692. Anthony…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Wiedenbeck, Isabelle M. "Babum"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Isabelle M. "Babum" Wiedenbeck, of Sanborn, NY, passed away on Wednesday, July, 2008 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. She was born in the Town of Wheatfield, NY on September 17, 1935, the daughter of the late William and Isabelle (Eunson) Kam. Mrs. Wiedenbeck attended St. Joseph's Academy in Lockport. She loved spending time and taking care of her family and enjoyed gardening, crafts, sewing and drawing. She was the beloved wife of 53 years to Curtis E. Wiedenbeck; beloved mother of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wilcox, Ruth M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, on Wed., July 10, 2008, from 4-7:00 p.m. Her service will be celebrated in the funeral home on Thurs. at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. William Wells officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. A special thanks to the health care providers of Elderwood Assisted Living at Tioga for their care of our mother.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Wilson M.D., Robert M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wilson, Dr. Robert M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Dr. Robert M. Wilson, 80, of Lockport, a former Chief of Staff at Lockport Memorial Hospital and Associate Professor of Medicine at U.B., died July 3, 2008 at Lockport Memorial Hospital. He was former Chief Resident in Medicine and Associate Chief of the Renal Section at E.J. Meyer Memorial Hospital, now ECMC.Dr. Wilson was a research fellow for the National Institute for Health at U.B./Meyer Hospital and a fellow at Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C., both in renal medicine…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Woytowich, Peter

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                RICHFIELD SPRINGS _ Peter Woytowich, 70, of Hoffman Road, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, July 8, 2008, in his home after a long illness. He had the comfort and support of his loving family at his side. He was born Oct. 29, 1937, in the town of Manheim, son of Anna Popka Woytowich and the late Peter Woytowich. A lifelong resident of Richfield Springs, he was a graduate of Richfield Springs High School with the class of 1955. On June 27, 1964, he was united in marriage with the former Patricia Ann…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wylam, Norman C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  . A private Graveside Service will be held at the convenience of the family. The Rev. Peggi Eller, Associate Pastor of the Endwell United Methodist Church, will officiate. Donations in Norman's memory may be directed to the Endwell United Methodist Church, 3301 Watson Blvd., Endwell, N.Y. 13760.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Zaczek, Tofela

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Tofela Zaczek of Deposit, N.Y. Tofela "Gran" Zaczek, 94, of Deposit and formerly of Mt. Upton, passed away Wednesday morning, July 9, 2008, at the home of her daughter in Deposit. Tofela was born on May 27, 1914, daughter of the late Konstanty and Theckla (Yankowski) Franskevicz in Kelsey, N.Y. On September 14, 1935, Tofela married Peter Frank Zaczek in Hancock. He predeceased her on February 5, 1982. Together with her husband, they owned and operated a dairy farm. Gran enjoyed farming, gardening…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Zalenski, Mary

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ELMONT, N.Y. -- Our hearts are saddened as we share the loss of our beloved mother, Mary Zalenski, 87, of Elmont, N.Y., She was born March 5, 1921, and passed away July 4, 2008., She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, (Stanley); her parents; four sisters; and a brother., She is survived by her two daughters, Deborah and husband, Michael Guzzo, Susan and husband, Dominick DeRasmo; and her son, Stanley and wife, Kathryn Zalenski. She will be remembered lovingly by her seven…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Ziolkowski, Dorothy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ZIOLKOWSKI, Dorothy -Happy Birthday. We love and miss you. LOVE VAL AND KEN,

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