Friday, September 26, 2008

New York Obituaries 09/26/08

AUDREY A. SEARS

Audrey A. Sears, 85, of 333 Grand St., passed away peacefully, in the presence of her loving family, Monday morning (Sept. 22, 2008) at McAuley Manor in North Hornell, after a long illness. Born in England on July 5, 1923, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Elizabeth Risenborough Love. She was married to Theodore Larnard, who predeceased her in 1977; she later married Howard Sears, who predeceased her in 2007. Besides her parents and husbands, she also was predeceased by her three brothers. She…

  • Amidon, Elaine Wilson

    • Andrews Jr., George W.

      may call TODAY, 5-8 PM at the funeral chapel (2305 Monroe Ave.). Services will be held Saturday, 10 AM at Penfield United Methodist Church, 1795 Baird Rd., Penfield 14526. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of George may be made to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box 27106, NY NY 10087-7106, Highland Hospital Foundation, 1000 South Ave. Rochester NY 14620 or to Penfield United Methodist Church. To light a candle in memory visit www.anthonychapels.com .…

      • Andrietta, Sister Mary (Frances Bochenski)

        SR. MARY ANDRIETTA, FSSJ (Frances Bochenski)September 23, 2008, loving daughter of the late John and the late Michaline (nee Zaremba) Bochenski; dearest sister of the late Rev. Antonine S. Bochenski, O.F.M. Conv., late John (late Eleanor) Bochenski, late Frank (Hattie) Bochenski, late Sister M. Adolphine, FSSJ, late Stephen Bochenski, Michaline (late Frank) Krystofinski, Natalie (late Wallace) Krzeminski and late Marion Bochenski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Friday, September 26 at…

        • Arnold, Gloria L. (Schultz)

          • BERTHA V. PHILLIPS

            Bertha V. Phillips, age 97, of Campbell, NY went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 23, 2008. She was born on February 14, 1911 in Hornby, NY to Bert and Annabelle (Walrath) Lake.  She was a graduate of Northside High School and the Normal School for Teachers.  Bertha taught in three schools in the Thurston area.  In 1932 at North Baptist Church, she married her loving husband of 53 years, James Phillips, who predeceased her in 1985. They worked together on the family farm. …

            • Barnas, Tim

              BARNAS, Tim -Happy Birthday son. MOM, DAD AND FAMILY,

              • Barone, Fay M.

                • Barrey, Margaurite M.

                  may call Friday from 4-8 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, where a prayer service will be held at 8 PM. The interment will be private in Southeastern Memorial Gardens, South Carolina. In lieu of flowers, memorials, if desired, may be made to Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227-1480.Visit www.LaneFuneralHome.com for online guest register.

                  • Barton, Eleanor

                    • Battaglia, Andrea

                      • Battle, Robert C.

                        • Bell Jr., Jerome C.

                          • Bennett, Charles Wright

                            may call Friday 2-4, 7-9 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue. Funeral services Saturday 10 AM in Colonial Village Presbyterian Church, 4813 Kline Road, Town of Lewiston. The Rev. Robert Bellingham will officiate. The interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials, if desired, may be made to the church or to Freedom Village USA, Lake Mont, NY.Visit www.LaneFuneralHome.com for online guest register.

                            • Bloom, Lucienne

                              BLOOM, Lucienne -Fond memories flow freely as another year passes. We love you and miss you Mama.YOUR LOVING FAMILY,

                              • Blum, Rosemary A.

                                • Bologna, Caroline

                                  • Briggs, Lynn M. (Kraus)

                                    Briggs, Lynn M. (Kraus) East Rochester: September 22, 2008. Predeceased by mother, Sharon Camarata. She is survived by 2 daughters and 1 son, Jessica Kraus, Johnathan Briggs, Katherine Briggs; 3 grandchildren, Marc, Alanni, Jada; father, Robert E. Kraus; 1 sister, Marie Kraus; grandmother, Helen Kraus; aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial Mass Saturday 12noon at St. Jerome's Church, East Rochester. Donations may be made to the Fibromyalgia Association of Rochester, NY P.O. Box 90331, 14609-0331. Arr.…

                                    • Budwick, Irene H.

                                      IRENE H. BUDWICK, 76, formerly of Port Henry, N.Y., died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at the Clinton County Nursing Home., She was born in Standish, N.Y., Aug. 16, 1932, the daughter of Richard and Evelyn (Rabideau) Lobdell., At Irene's request, there will be no calling hours. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday, Sept. 29, at a time to be announced at St. Michael's Church, Standish, N.Y., with the Rev. Ted Crosby, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at St. Michael's Cemetery.,…

                                      • Burns, Jean

                                        Jean Burns passed away September 22, 2008 after a brief illness. Born July 24, 1948 in Milwaukee, WI, she was the daughter of John T. and Dorothy (Giles) Soward. Jean worked in production for Fed Co. in Buffalo. She enjoyed working, reading, watching TV and doing crossword puzzles.Jean is survived by her children, Robert (Juleen Rene) Burns III, Angela Lackey, Sabrina Nichole Dames and Torry Cardinal Dames; eight grandchildren; she is also survived by seven siblings - two predeceased Jean; and several…

                                        • Camann, Waldemar H. "Wally"

                                          may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road (Bergholz), in Wheatfield, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Philip N. Sallach on Saturday at 11:00 AM in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, 6630 Luther Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14304. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Ghost Lutheran School or the Historical Society of North German Settlements of Western New York, 2549 Niagara Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304.Visit www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette…

                                          • Campbell, Patricia

                                            Patricia Campbell of Elm Park on September 17, 2008. Daughter of Dorothy (nee Jann) Campbell. Ms. Campbell was privately cremated and will be interred at Moravian Cemetery. Donations gratefully accepted to the Hope Home Care, Inc. 26 Dumont Avenue, S.I., NY 10305. Arrangements were handled by Scamardella Funeral Home, Inc., 332 Broadway, West Brighton. Joann Scamardella Licensed Funeral Home www.SiLive.com/obits

                                            • Capici, Joseph

                                              Joseph Capici of Great Kills on September 25, 2008. Beloved husband of Virginia. Loving father of Jessica Hansen. Devoted son of Annabelle and the late Salvatore. Dear brother of Larry. Funeral services will be held at the JOHN VINCENT SCALIA HOME FOR FUNERALS, INC. 28 ELTINGVILLE BLVD. (AT ELTINGVILLE STATION), on Saturday at 10 A.M. Interment Moravian Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be held Friday 2-5 and 7-9 P.M. www.SILive.com/obits

                                              • Caputo, John R.

                                                • Carson, Donald H.

                                                  • Cave, Dora Elsie

                                                    Dora Elsie (nee Nichols) Cave, age 93, of Gasport, entered into rest on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at Lockport Memorial Hospital. Born September 28, 1914 in Burt, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Elsie (nee Watling) Nichols.Dora married Edward Cave January 1,1947 in Ridgewood Union Church by the Reverend William McKee. Mr. Cave died July 1, 2006. Dora was a member of the Ridge Road Bible Church. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, bird watching, and doing puzzles. Dora loved being with her…

                                                    • Chapman, Garland J. "Gary"

                                                      Garland J. "Gary" Chapman passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2008 in White Plains Hospital, White Plains, NY, after a long illness. Born July 19, 1952 he was the son of Mary and the late Garland R. Chapman of Lockport, NY.Gary was a 1970 graduate of DeSales High School. He was the founder of his own company, NNY, Inc., and later was employed as an executive for Chyron Corp. He was a private pilot was has earned his I.F.R. license.He is survived by his daughter, Lauren of Boston, MA; his mother,…

                                                      • Chase, Gary G.

                                                        • Ciavarella, Joseph A.

                                                          • Clines, Sister Margaret

                                                            • Coe, Edward R.

                                                              • Cohen, Etel

                                                                Cohen, Etel Brighton: September 24, 2008. Predeceased by husband, Ben. Survived by sister, Ann Stern; grandchildren, Joshua Winston and Sarah Winston and nephew, Mickey Osterreicher. Graveside Services will be held 2 PM on Friday, September 26th at Mt. Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to Jewish Home Foundation. For directions or to leave a message of condolence, please visit: www.ParskyLevy.com

                                                                • Collins, Peter M.

                                                                  • Conley, Patrick J.

                                                                    CONLEY - Patrick J. September 25, 2008, beloved son of Timothy and Mary Conley; dear brother of Michelle (Michael) Kadell; fond uncle of Shawn, Michael and Meghan; also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.). Memorial Service at New Hope Church, 358 Reiman St., Sloan Monday 10 AM. Please assemble at church. Pat was an employee of Geico and longtime employee of Wegmans. In lieu of…

                                                                    • Corduroy, Roy A. "Morell"

                                                                      JEFFERSON _ Roy A. (Corduroy) Morell, 61, died after a brief illness Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at Cobleskill Regional Hospital. He was born May 3, 1947, in Worcester, the son of Avery and Margaret (Kniffen) Morell. Roy enjoyed mowing lawns, socializing, country music and watching western movies. His pride and joy was his dog, Missy, and his car. He is survived by two brothers, Arthur and Alice Morell of East Worcester, and Thomas and Kay Morell of Jefferson; a sister, Bertha Stannard Cooper and her husband,…

                                                                      • Craven, Rev. Terence J.

                                                                        • Crosby, Harold R.

                                                                          Harold R. Crosby, age 78, of Gasport, entered into rest on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at Fairport Baptist Nursing Home in Fairport, NY. Born April 19, 1930 in Buffalo, he was the son of the late Niegel and Edna (nee Hammond) Crosby.Harold married Janet (Neumann) September 15, 1954. She died March 14, 2002. They had been married for 48 years. He was a member of the Hartland Vol. Fire Company, Hartland Fire Police, Tri Town Ambulance and was on the Niagara County Fire Police Board of Directors. He attended…

                                                                          • Crouse, Roland

                                                                            may call at Jennings, Nulton &Mattle Funeral Home , 1704 Penfield Rd., TODAY, 1:30 - 4 PM . A Graveside Service with military honors will be held Tuesday, 10 AM at Pittsford Cemetery Annex, Washington Rd., Pittsford. A Service in Celebration of Roland's life will be held Saturday, September 27th, 10 AM with a reception to follow at Faith Lutheran Church, 2576 Browncroft Blvd., Rochester, NY 14625. Those wishing may contribute to Faith Lutheran Church Memorial Fund in his memory. To light a candle of…

                                                                            • Cuddeback, Phillip E.

                                                                              • Curcie Jr., Robert G.

                                                                                • Cuva, Joyce E. (Polle)

                                                                                  may call Friday 4-8 PM at the Dierna Funeral Home, 2309 Culver Rd. (Near Norton). Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 9:30 AM at Christ the King Church . Interment White Haven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers those wishing may direct contributions to Highland Hospital Medical Oncology or Irondequoit Ambulance in her memory.

                                                                                  • Daniels, Frank

                                                                                    • Dann, Kevin M.

                                                                                      • Dann, Kevin Michael

                                                                                        are invited to call at the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 10 South Main St., Sherburne from 7 to p.m. Friday. A Masonic service will be at 7 p.m. Friday. Contributions in his memory may be made to the United Church of Christ or to the F&AM Lodge No. 444 of Sherburne.

                                                                                        • Davis, Carole Jane Carner "CJ"

                                                                                          • DeLorm, Marion H.

                                                                                            may call Friday 2-5 PM at the DREIER-GILTNER FUNERAL HOME INC., 1717 Portland Avenue (at the corner of Portland Avenue &Ridge Road East) where Service will be Saturday 9 AM in the funeral home chapel. Interment, White Haven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Atria of Penfield, 2006 Five Mile Line Road, Penfield, NY 14526 or Hospice at Highland Hospital.

                                                                                            • DeMong, Charles "Chuck"

                                                                                              • DePaoli, Charles M.

                                                                                                PORT HENRY -- Charles M. DePaoli, 75, of Port Henry, N.Y., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, at his home., He was born Aug. 10, 1933, in Port Kent, N.Y., the son of Nazzareno and Margaret (LaPeter) Depaolis., He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years and the U.S. Air Force for 16 years. He was a member of the Marine Embassy Guard Association and a Vietnam War Veteran. He was a local member of the Mineville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5802 and the Knights of Columbus., He is survived by his…

                                                                                                • Dec, Stanley F.



                                                                                                • Denne, Phyllis Marie

                                                                                                  asks that donations in memory of Phyllis be made to the church. Arrangements by STROUD-LAWRENCE FUNERAL HOME of Chagrin Falls, OH.,

                                                                                                  • DiDomenico, Beatrice

                                                                                                    Harmon Home for Funerals, 571 Forest Ave, West Brighton. Saturday 9 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial St. Joachim and St. Ann Church at Mount Loretto 10 A.M. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Friends will be received Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations in Beatrice's name to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, National Headquarters, 3300 East Sunrise Dr., Tucson, AZ 85718 would be appreciated. K. Terrance McGinley, Director, Harmon Home for Funerals Locally Family Owned &…

                                                                                                    • Dixon, Mary I.

                                                                                                      • Dolgiy, Maxim

                                                                                                        DOLGIY - Maxim Passed away September 24, 2008. Farewell, our dear friend. You will be remembered. Maxim is survived by his mother Tatyana, father Valeriy and brother Anton. For more information please visit http://max-dolgiy.legacy.com,

                                                                                                        • Donatelli, Nicholas

                                                                                                          • Duggan M.D., John J.

                                                                                                            • Dunn, Selma B.

                                                                                                              SELMA B. DUNN, 89, of Plattsburgh, N.Y., died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, at the CVPH Medical Center., She was born in Birmingham, Ala., March 1, 1919, the daughter of Harry and Harriet (Swire) Berkowitz., Graveside services will be held Thursday, Sept. 25, at 11 a.m. at Beth Israel Cemetery, Main Mill Street, Plattsburgh, N.Y., with Rabbi Andrew Goodman of Temple Beth Israel officiating. A celebration of Selma's life will be held at later date at Temple Beth Israel at a time to be announced., Arrangements…

                                                                                                              • Durawa, Jerome J. "Jerry"

                                                                                                                DURAWA - Jerome J. JerryOf Cheektowaga, NY, September 23, 2008. Beloved husband of Carol M. (Toal) Durawa; dearest father of Mary Ellen (Phillip) Nowicki and Ann Marie (David) Gulian of Philadelphia, PA; fond Papa of Hannah, Nicholas, Madeline and Madison; brother of Roger (Marlene) Durawa and Joan (Fabian) Tryjankowski. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, INC., 4680 Clinton St. (corner Borden Rd.), West Seneca (668-5666), where funeral will be held Saturday morning…

                                                                                                                • EDWARD LEE HALLENBECK

                                                                                                                  Edward Lee Hallenbeck, born August 11, 1946 in Corning, son of the late Norman and Frances McGlynn Hallenbeck, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at the Bath VA Hospital where he had been a patient since April 18, 2008. Ed graduated from Corning-Painted Post East High School in 1965 and then joined the US Army from 1966 to 1972, serving in Germany and Vietnam.  He graduated from Corning Community College in 1976.  His employment included Willow Creek Golf Club, security guard at…

                                                                                                                  • EDWARD LEE HALLENBECK

                                                                                                                    Edward Lee Hallenbeck, 62, of Campbell, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday (Sept. 23, 2008) at the Bath VA Hospital. For complete obituary information, please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome. com 

                                                                                                                    • Ellman, Rick

                                                                                                                      • Erickson, Sophia P.

                                                                                                                        • Ewing, Thomas A.

                                                                                                                          Thomas A. Ewing, 72, of Youngstown, NY, died Thursday, September 25, 2008, in the Fairchild Manor, Lewiston, NY, after a long illness. He was born in Ocean City, NJ, on February 27, 1936, the son of Thomas and Lucille Ewing, where he attended local schools.He served in the United States Army, during the Vietnam War, where he was also served as a chaplain, to his fellow soldiers. He was employed as a lab technician at the former Airco Speer Carbon, for several years, and later as a yardman for Leaseway…

                                                                                                                          • Ferranti, Richard M.

                                                                                                                            will be present at the MICHAEL A. DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St. Friday from 4-8 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at the Parish Community of St. Katharine Drexel, 135 N. Ogden St. Saturday morning at 12 noon. Please assemble at church. Mr. Ferranti was a member of the Big Timers Club and Plumbers Local# 22,

                                                                                                                            • Fiehn, Janet Williamson

                                                                                                                              • Fiorentino, Anthony

                                                                                                                                • Fracassi, Luigella

                                                                                                                                  may call on Friday from 2 ? 4 and 7 ? 9 PM at the M.J. COLUCCI and SON FUNERAL CHAPEL, 468-19TH STREET, NIAGARA FALLS, NY, where funeral services will begin on Saturday, September 27th at 11:30 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 noon in Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish at St. Joseph Church, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY, with Rev. Stewart Lindsay O.S.F.S. officiating. Interment will be held in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. If desired, memorial donations may be…

                                                                                                                                  • Francis “Skip” Dutcher

                                                                                                                                    Francis “Skip” Dutcher, 82, of Country Manor Herkimer passed away Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at home. Arramgements with the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc. are incomplete.

                                                                                                                                    • Furioso, Mary Jane

                                                                                                                                      Furioso, Mary Jane Greece: Thursday, September 25, 2008 at age 88. Predeceased by her husband, Joseph D. "Babe" Furioso on September 24, 1990. She is survived by her children, Angelo and Angelin Furioso, Marilyn and David Lippa; grandchildren, Renee and Todd Yunker, Josette and Steve Martin, Stephanie and Chris Varlan; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Kaeli and Corey Yunker, Paige and Sabrina Martin, Hannah and Mandie Varlan; several nieces and nephews, especially, Patti Bryant, Annette Barlow, Judi…

                                                                                                                                      • Galasso, Marsa Anne

                                                                                                                                        may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at St. Vincent DePaul Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Marsa to "A Marathon for a Better Life," P.O. Box 268, Warnerville, NY 12187; or to the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley, PO Box 40, Howes Cave, NY 12092. The Robert A. Guffin Funeral Home, 108 Chapel St., Cobleskill is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Further information is available at www.guffinfuneralhome.com.

                                                                                                                                        • Geddes III, William L.

                                                                                                                                          PLATTSBURGH -- William L. Geddes III, 74, of Beekman Street and formerly of Bluewater Drive, Parker, Ariz., died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh., He was born in Norwalk, Conn., on Nov. 1, 1933, the son of William L. Geddes Jr., and the former Genevieve Koronkiewcz., Bill worked at Nash Engineering in Norwalk, Conn., retiring in 1980 after 30 years of service., He loved to spend his extra time camping and fishing and being with nature., Survivors include his former spouse,…

                                                                                                                                          • Geoca, Peter T.

                                                                                                                                            may call at Jennings, Nulton &Mattle Funeral Home, 1704 Penfield Rd., Friday 4-8 P.M. where Trisaghion will be held at 7 P.M. Services will be held Saturday 10 A.M. at Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 962 East Ave., 14607. Interment White Haven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Peter's memory may be made to Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation or James Wilmot Cancer Center at Strong.

                                                                                                                                            • Germano, Genevieve Picciano

                                                                                                                                              • Glenn, Jeffrey A.

                                                                                                                                                • Gold, Lucy R. (Busch)

                                                                                                                                                  will be present to receive friends Friday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville, where funeral service will be held Saturday at a time to be announced.,


                                                                                                                                                • HOWARD J. SIKSO

                                                                                                                                                  Howard J. Sikso, 91, formerly of Webb’s Crossing Road, passed away Thursday (Sept. 18, 2008) at the Wellsville Manor. Funeral arrangements, entrusted to Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Hornell, will be announced in next week’s edition of The Evening Tribune. 

                                                                                                                                                  • Hacker, Elaine R.

                                                                                                                                                    may call TODAY from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Merton H. Kays Funeral Home, Inc. 59 Monroe Street, Honeoye Falls. Her Funeral Service will be held Saturday, 11 am at the Wesleyan Church of Avon, 300 Genesee Street, Avon, NY where a reception will follow. Burial, Mendon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Rush Fire Department, 1971 Rush-Mendon Road, Rush, NY 14543. 624-1120

                                                                                                                                                    • Hamilton, Elizabeth

                                                                                                                                                      • Hanley, James Joseph

                                                                                                                                                        • Harrison, Robert W.

                                                                                                                                                          Robert W. Harrison of Denver, Pa. Robert W. Harrison, 62, Denver, Pa., died September 23, 2008, in Reading Hospital, West Reading, Pa., of complications resulting from cancer. Bob was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., the son of Willard N. and Margaret I. (Johnson) Harrison, Binghamton, N.Y. Bob graduated in 1963 from Chenango Forks High School and from Southern Illinois University in 1969. He served as a Captain in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War; in Marketing with Link in Binghamton; as a Special Agent…

                                                                                                                                                          • Henricks, Eleanor L.

                                                                                                                                                            Eleanor L. Henricks of Endicott A Memorial Mass for Eleanor L. Henricks will be celebrated on Friday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 157 Clark St., Vestal. Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to the G.F. Johnson Friends of the Library, c/o Ed Dunscombe, 1001 Park St., Endicott, N.Y. 13760; or to Lourdes Hospice, 4102 Old Vestal Rd., Vestal, N.Y. 13850.

                                                                                                                                                            • Herrick, Erwin M. "Buddy"

                                                                                                                                                              will be present at the Harry A. Wedekindt Funeral Home, 280 Grover Cleveland Hwy., at North Bailey, Amherst, Friday 2-4 and 6-8 PM, where a Memorial Service will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM. Friends invited. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227 or the charity of your choice. Arrangements:John E. Roberts Funeral Home.,

                                                                                                                                                              • Hogan, Joan M.

                                                                                                                                                                • Horan Jr., Edwin V.

                                                                                                                                                                  • Howard Rosco Aylor

                                                                                                                                                                    Howard Rosco Aylor, 84, passed away peacefully Monday (Sept. 22, 2008) at his home. Howard was born June 6, 1924, in Granger, a son of Raymond and Hazel (Mehlenbacher) Aylor. He was a retired welder for the Acme Electric Co in Cuba. He then worked with Curt Crandall Memorials in Caneadea. He married Marjorie Weinhauer on Oct. 20, 2000. She survives. Howard is survived by his wife, Marjorie; his children, Brenda Lee (James) Rightmeyer of Hunt, Linda Lee (Chuck) Franklin of Belfast, Darrell Lee (Jan) Aylor of…

                                                                                                                                                                    • Hubbard, Violet May

                                                                                                                                                                      • Hunter, Darcel E.

                                                                                                                                                                        • Hutchins, Laura Lindenmeyer

                                                                                                                                                                          • JOHN HOWARD SIKSO

                                                                                                                                                                            John Howard Sikso, formerly of Green Acres mobile home park North Hornell, died Thursday (Sept. 18, 2008) in Wellsville Manor. Born July 8, 1917 in Hornell, the son of Andrew and Florence (Goho) Sikso, he was married July 16, 1938 in Hornell to the Former Evelyn Dunham, who survives. A resident of Hornell for most of his life, he was a graduate of Hornell High School. He served with the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1943-46 and received the American Service Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal and the WWII…

                                                                                                                                                                            • JOYCE S. MCDANIELS

                                                                                                                                                                              Joyce S. McDaniels, 82, of Maple Street passed away Wednesday (Sept. 24, 2008) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Arrangements are incomplete at the H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home in Canisteo. 

                                                                                                                                                                              • James P. Straney

                                                                                                                                                                                James P. Straney, 54, of 821 E. Monroe St., Little Falls, passed away Monday, September 22, 2008, at Albany Medical Center, Albany. He was born on April 15, 1954, in Rochester, the son of James A. and Patricia (Schoff) Straney of Ava. He was a graduate of Rome Free Academy, Rome. He also graduated from SUNY Albany with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. He was united in marriage to Jan A. Nesom on August 28, 1998, in Little Falls. A member of Holy Family Parish Church, Little Falls, Mr. Straney was also…

                                                                                                                                                                                • Jami S. Jackson

                                                                                                                                                                                  Jami S. Jackson, 28, of Main St., Coopers Plains died Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born August 11, 1980 in Phoenix, AZ the daughter of Allan and Roxanne (Bennett) Krise. She graduated from Corning-Painted Post West High School in 1998. Jami dedicated her life to her three children. She is survived by her husband, David Jackson of Bath, sons, David II, Dominic, and Damion, mother, Roxanne Krise of Coopers Plains, Mother-In-Law, Janice Potter (Dan), sister, Kelly Krise…

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Kathryn (Kay) Herd Estelle Mitchell Herd

                                                                                                                                                                                    Kathryn (Kay) Herd Estelle Mitchell Herd passed away Aug. 7, 2008, at Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness. Kay was born to William and Kathryn Mitchell on Sept. 3, 1933. She earned her degree from the University of Rochester School Of Nursing.  She was born in Plattsburg, New York, and raised in Herkimer, N.Y., and had lived in Johnson City, Tenn., since 1978. Upon her retirement as a registered nurse at North Side Hospital, Kay was an active volunteer in multiple community organizations,…

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Keane, MaryLynn

                                                                                                                                                                                      Keane, MaryLynn GREECE: September 24, 2008. Predeceased by her brother, Jerome Keane. Survived by her children, Susan (Bruce) Painting, David (Kym) Pettitt, James Pettitt &Robert (Cherie) Pettitt; grandchildren, Stephen, Emma, Abbey, Brendan &Canyon; sisters, Joan (Donald) Jones &Shirley (Robert) Pettitt; sister-in-law, Lorraine Laws; several nieces &nephews. For more information about MaryLynn, visit: www.aliferemembered.com BARTOLOMEO &PEROTTO Funeral Home Inc,1411 Vintage Ln (between…

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Kehr, Marie E. (Tiernan)

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Keir, Constance A. "Connie"

                                                                                                                                                                                          are invited to attend Graveside Services, Sat. at 11 o'clock at Parma Union Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute to Interlakes Oncology, 1561 Long Pond Rd., Roch. 14626 or a charity of your choice in Connie's memory. Thomas E Burger Funeral Home Inc

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Kelly, Phyllis M. (Matheis)

                                                                                                                                                                                            invited to a Mass of Christian Burial from Christ the King R.C. Church, Saturday, September 27 at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo.,

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Kennedy, John K.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Casey Funeral Home, 350 Slosson Ave, Castleton Corners Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial St. Adalbert's Church 10 A.M. Private committal Rosehill Crematory to follow. Friends will be received Thursday 7-9 P.M. and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions to The American Lung Association would be greatly appreciated. www.SILive.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Kennedy, Miriam B. (Nethery)

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Kilmer, Mary M.


                                                                                                                                                                                                • Klima, John C. "Casey"

                                                                                                                                                                                                  will be present to receive friends on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St., (2 blocks east of Union Rd.) Cheektowaga, where funeral services will be held Saturday 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. Online register book at www.Amigone.com,

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Kniazuk, Paul G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    KNIAZUK - Paul G. September 4, 2008, beloved son of the late Alexander (late Adele Boryszak) Kniazuk; dearest brother of the late Elaine (Robert) Valach, Diana Kniazuk and Ted (Janet) Kniazuk; long time friend of Ivan Santana; fond uncle of Kim, Lorrie, Tod and Ann; cousin of Donald Bifulco; great-uncle of Rebecca, Brandon, Benjamin and Alaina. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 9:30 AM at St. Adlbert Basilica. No prior visitation. Arrangements by ORLOWSKI SUCHOCKI FUNERAL HOME.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Koenig, Louise R. (Lancaster)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      KOENIG - Louise R. (nee Lancaster)Of Hamburg, NY, born May 12, 1944, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2008 leaving behind her beloved husband of 45 years, Gerard J.Koenig and two beloved daughters, Laura Cornell and Margaret (Roger) Browning. She is also survived by five loving grandchildren, Amber, Ricky, Roger Jr., Joseph and Rachel; two loving great-grandchildren, Makenzie and JJ; a brother, Paul; a sister, Maggie; her Aunt Marion; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on…

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Kotzer, Peter

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Kuzmier, Michael

                                                                                                                                                                                                          will be present to receive friends Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC., 5541 Main St., (at Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville, where prayers will be offered Saturday morning at 9:15, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Amelias Church, Tonawanda, at 10 AM. Friends invited. Memorials may be made to the Cantalician Center for Learning.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Kveragas, Esther

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Esther Kveragas of Rome, Pa. Esther Kveragas, 83, of North Orwell (RR 1, Rome, Pa.), passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on Thursday, September 25, 2008. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and under the direction of the Cooley Family of the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 South Main St., Nichols.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • L'Hommedieu Jr., Raymond E. "Poppy"

                                                                                                                                                                                                              may call at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, 2771 Chili Ave. Friday 4-7 P.M. Memorial Service Saturday 3 PM at Chili Presbyterian Church, 3000 Chili Ave., Roch., NY 14624. Interment Chili Presbyterian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Church Memorial Fund.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • LaVenture, James Joseph

                                                                                                                                                                                                                CHAMPLAIN -- James J. LaVenture passed away on Aug. 10, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim was born on April 2, 1957, in Plattsburgh, the son of Andrus R. and Madeline (St. Andrew) LaVenture., Jim graduated from Northeastern Clinton Central School in 1975. After graduation, Jim moved to Florida and joined the U.S. Navy, where he served for four years as a corpsman. After leaving the Navy, Jim remained in San Francisco, Calif., where he met and married the love of his life, Lou (Pinet)…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Lasher, David M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Lebrevelec, Maximillen

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Linfoot, Ruth L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Linfoot, Ruth L. (Greene) Geneseo: August 17, 2008 at age 101 years. Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Geneseo. Interment, Temple Hill Cemetery. For more information, please go to: www.rector-hicksfuneralhome.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Lowden, Italia Cealie "Tillie"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lubniewski, Edmund

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Lubniewski, Marjorie L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Marjorie L. Lubniewski of West Corners Marjorie L. Lubniewski, of West Corners, N.Y., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 23, 2008, at Wilson Memorial Hospital. She was born July 9, 1931 in Hudson, New York, to the late Clifford and Edna Grippin. She was married for 55 years to Edmund Lubniewski who passed away later the same day. She is survived by her sons and their spouses, Stephen (Jacqueline), Davidsonville, Md., Edmund (Joanne), Salisbury, Md., and John (Regina), Tucson, Ariz.;…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Lynch, Dick

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Maclachlan, Ula Wiley Brown

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Madigan, June Shirley

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Madigan, June Shirley Boynton Beach, FL: Passed away on Friday, September 19, 2008 at age 80. She was born in Rochester, New York and lived there until retiring to Boynton Beach with her husband in 1998. June, a loving devoted wife and companion for 61 years and mother of six is survived by her husband John A. Madigan, sister Lillian Andrea of Jensen Beach, FL, children, Kathleen Madigan of Rochester, NY, Timothy (Betty Jo) Madigan of Churchville, NY, Eileen Madigan of Churchville, NY, Carey Levesque of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mansfield, Myron P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Myron P. Mansfield, 84, of Murray, NY, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2008 at Lakeside Health System, Brockport. Born on March 6, 1924 in the Town of Murray, he was the son of the late Richard ?Parker? and Alice (Rogers) Mansfield. Mr. Mansfield retired from Kodak after 38 years of service and owned and operated a cherry farm. He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Harriet Nowicki Mansfield; a daughter, Alice (Robert) Smith and a granddaughter, Victoria of New Jersey. Also survived by several…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Marsh, Margie J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      may call at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, 2771 Chili Ave. Sunday 1-4 P.M. Funeral Mass Monday 11:00 A.M. at St. Christopher's Church, 3350 Union St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Center, 919 Westfall Rd. Suite 220, Rochester, NY 14618.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Marshall, Annabelle (Hartman)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        MARSHALL - Annabelle (nee Hartman)September 25, 2008; beloved wife of the late Andrew J. Bauer and Rodney T. Marshall; dearest mother of Bonita A. (Gus) Csortan and Denise C. Bauer; grandmother of Dr. Eric (Barbara) and Peter Csortan; great-grandmother of Alexandra and Noah Csortan; also survived by two sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Private Funeral Services will be held at The HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Roswell Park Cancer Institute appreciated.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Martin, Marilyn T.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          MARTIN - Marilyn T. September 18, 2008. Beloved daughter of the late Theodore and Freida Martin; also survived by cousins and many friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at St. Stephens-Bethlehem United Church of Christ, 750 Wehrle Dr., Amherst, Sunday at 12 noon. Miss Martin was a strong supporter of many humanitarian organizations and a very active member and supporter of her church. Gifts in Miss Martins memory made to St. Stephens-Bethlehem U.C. of C. or the charity of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mary Jane (Wheeler) Wilson

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Mrs. Mary Jane (Wheeler) Wilson, 84, of Barringer Road, town of German Flatts, devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, in the comfort of her home. She was born in Ilion, on Jan. 15, 1924, daughter of the late Harold and Margaret (Albin) Wheeler and was a proud graduate of Annunciation Catholic School, Ilion. Mrs. Wilson considered her job to be home and taking wonderful, thoughtful care of her loved ones. A job that she performed with dedication and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Mavis, Katherine (Szymanski)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              MAVIS - Katherine (Szymanski)September 24, 2008; beloved wife of the late Herbert A. Mavis; Loving mother of David A. Mavis (Reed S. Wilson) and the late Deborah A. Adams; Cherished grandmother of Carrie Girod, Kelly, Shaunna OLeary, Julia, Tamara Adams and four great grandchildren; Dear sister of John (Estelle) and the late Raymond (late Barbara) Szymanski; Also survived by several nieces and nephews. There will be no prior visitation. A Memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Maynard Daniel Sanford

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Maynard Daniel Sanford, 89, of Longwood died September 23., 2008.  He was born January 30, 1919 in Corning, NY.  He is survived by his wife, Velma Eileen, his sister, Beverly Kneale, 4 nieces: Ann Nassar, Joan Sutherland, Holly Huber, Ann Urquhart and 3 nephews: Jack Snyder, Jim Krauss and Bob Krauss and grandnieces and grandnephews.  He was a former member of the Central Florida Jazz Society and the Orlando Elks Lodge.  He served in the 1930’s in the US 7th Horse Cavalry and was a veteran of WWII. …

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mazyrka, Alexander

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  MAZYRKA - Alexander Setpember 24, 2008; beloved husband of Katherine (Pukalo) Mazyrka; loving father of Nadine (Salvatore) Caci, Katherine (late Michael) Vester and Anne Mazyrka-George; loving grandfather of Alexander, Katherine and Larissa; son of the late Jacob and Anna (Hreceniak) Mazyrka; brother of Helen Mazyrka; predeceased by Mary (William) Powers and Frank Mazyrka; survived by many nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Friday from 4-8 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1671…


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mc Kee, John T.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mc, DONNELL John

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    THE JOHN VINCENT SCALIA HOME FOR FUNERALS, 28 ELTINGVILLE BLVD. (AT ELTINGVILLE STATION). Saturday 10 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Holy Child Church 10:45 A.M. Interment Moravian Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be held Friday 2-5 and 7-9 P.M. www.SILive.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • McDevitt K.S.G., KCHS, Robert L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Robert L. McDevitt, K.S.G., KCHS of Binghamton Robert Louis McDevitt, K.S.G., KCHS, died Monday, September 22, 2008, at his home. He was predeceased by his parents, James Francis McDevitt and Mary Graiff McDevitt. He was also predeceased by his wife, Catherine Ann Hurley McDevitt, LCHS. Mr. McDevitt was born in Binghamton, N.Y., and graduated from Georgetown University as a member of the Class of 1940. He entered the United States Army in 1942, served in the Pacific Theatre, and was honorably discharged. He…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • McQueen, Marcia A. (Owen)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        will be present on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Elma Chapel) Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 7540 Clinton Street, where Funeral Services will be held on Monday at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. Marcia was a life member of Allied Sportsmen of WNY Inc. If desired, donations may be made to the Cowlesville Fire Company. On-line guest register at www.Amigone.com.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Meister, Sharon V.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sharon V. Meister, 76, of Grand Island, died Saturday (September 13, 2008) at Elderwood Health Care at Riverwood. She was born in Tonawanda on January 12, 1932, a daughter of the late Roy and Violet Lefler.Sharon was in charge of sales and marketing in the family business Meister Wood Sales. For the past several years she was a member on the Resident Council and held a Bible Study at Riverwood. She also enjoyed bingo, parties, socials, and shopping.Sharon was the loving wife of the late James Meister; and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mele, Dorothy R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Mildred P. Begley

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Mildred P. Begley, 90, formerly of 550 E. John St. (Rockton Plaza), Little Falls, and for the past four years a resident of Valley Health Services, Herkimer, passed away Friday, September 19, 2008, at Bassett Healthcare Center, Cooperstown. She was born on September 23, 1917, in Little Falls, the daughter of the late John and Anna (Caltik) Paracka. She was a graduate of Little Falls High School. Mrs. Begley was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Little Falls, where her father was one of the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Moonen, Norma G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Morath, Bonnie L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Bonnie L. (Folwell) Morath, 54, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully September 22, 2008 at home, under the care of Niagara Hospice, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her father, Harry Folwell, Sr.; two children, Amy and Ronald Morath; two grandchildren, Melanie Rose and Arabella Morath and nine siblings and many, many nieces and nephews. Bonnie was predeceased by her mother, the late Elsie L. (nee Morse) Folwell. There will be no prior visitation. Private funeral services will be held at…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mosley, Sylvester

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    will receive friends Saturday 10 am at the THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC., 995 Genesee St., where funeral services will follow at 11 am.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Murphy, Thomas "Murph Grampster"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      MURPHY - Thomas Murph-Grampster Of North Tonawanda, September 24, 2008. Survived by Joan Murphy; father of Thomas K., Ann Marie, and Mary Jo Murphy, all of North Tonawanda; brother of the late Bert (Tillie) Murphy, and the late Lurene Murphy; Grampster of Melanie Jo Reed; Great Grampster to Austin and Gage; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday from 4-7 PM and Sunday from 1-3 PM at the WATTENGEL FUNERAL HOME, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, NY, where funeral services will…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Murphy, Thomas Robert

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        may call Saturday from 4-7 PM and Sunday from 1-3 PM at the Wattengel Funeral Home, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, NY, where funeral services will be held Monday at 10 AM. Pastor Emeritus Charles Hobbs Officiating. Interment St. Paul's Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to the Lady Lumber Jack Booster Club, 385 Bennett St., North Tonawanda.Online at Wattengel.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Nellist, Irene C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Nephew, Verna "Tootsie"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            NEPHEW - Verna Tootsie September 25, 2008, of the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation, at the age of 83, daughter of the late Christopher and Lena (Parker) Nephew; sister of Franklin (Alice) Nephew and the late Lucille, Roger, Harlan and Spencer Nephew, Virginia Thompson and Katherine Bitty Parker; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St., (Rt. 62) North Collins, NY, where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Otto, Frances K.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Albion - Frances K. Otto, 94, of Ridge Road, died Saturday (September 20, 2008). Mrs. Otto lived in Albion until moving to Stafford to live with her daughter five years ago. She was born October 21, 1913, a daughter of the late Edmund and Mary Kolakowski.Mrs. Otto was a homemaker. She also worked at Newell?s Shirt Factory in Medina and Thomas J. Lipton in Albion. Mrs. Otto ran a fruit and vegetable roadside stand with her husband for many years. She was a member of St. Joseph?s Church in Lyndonville. An…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • PHYLLIS E. SLAGHT

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Phyllis E. Slaght, 74, of 2 Linwood Ave., passed away Wednesday (Sept. 24, 2008) at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville. Born in Hornell, July 8, 1934, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Kaiser Nary, she had resided in Hornell all her life. She was a graduate of Hornell High School, Class of 1953, and had been employed at the former Westinghouse Plant in Bath, prior to becoming a cook at the Hornell Gardens where she was employed for 30 years. Phyllis was an avid New York Yankees fan and enjoyed bowling,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Parnell, Rosemary V.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  may call at Jennings, Nulton &Mattle Funeral Home, 1704 Penfield Rd., Sunday 3-7 PM. Rosemary's Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 11:15 AM at Assumption Church, 20 East Ave., Fairport. Interment, White Haven Memorial Park. Those wishing may contribute to Feed the Children, St. Labre Indian School or Hemlock United Methodist Church. For charity addresses or to light a candle of remembrance, please visit: www.jenningsnultonmattlefh.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Porter, Howard J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    HOWARD J. PORTER, 71, of Altona, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh., He was born in Lyon Mountain Nov. 26, 1936, son of the late Fred S. and Magdelina (Lancto) Porter., hours will be Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home, 3123 Miner Farm Road, Altona. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday, Sept. 25, at 11 a.m. from St. Edmund's Church in Ellenburg. Burial will follow in Whispering Maples Mausoleum in Ellenburg Depot., Online…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Presser, Florence

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Presser, Florence Brighton: September 23, 2008. Predeceased by husband, Frank Presser and sister, Helen Pincus. Survived by son, Dr. Stephen (Suzanne) Presser; daughter, Gail (Al) Weiss; grandchildren, Shifra (Joseph) DeCoursey, Hillel Presser, Mitchell (Sandra) Weiss and Frank (Melody) Weiss; great-grandchildren, Talia, Elijah, Max, Hannah, Samuel and Julia. Funeral Services and interment are being held in Long Island, NY on Friday. A Memorial Service will be held at 2PM on Sunday, September 28th in the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Priblo, Marie Betti

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Marie Betti Priblo of Binghamton and Englewood, Fla. Marie Betti "Concie" Priblo, of Binghamton and Englewood, Fla., passed away Monday, September 22, 2008, after a long illness. She was predeceased by her parents and two brothers. She leaves behind her loving husband of over fifty years, John Priblo, Binghamton and Englewood, Fla.; her children, Jack and Lee Priblo, Alpharetta, Ga., Melissa and John Chapman, Binghamton, Janet Priblo, Palisades Park, N.J., Vince and Jody Priblo, Leonia, N.J.;…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Procopio, Gregory R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • REGINA KENNEDY HARKAVY

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Regina Kennedy Harkavy, 84, formerly of Hornell, died Sept. 13, 2008. Regina was born Oct. 20, 1923, in Hornell, to Joseph and Frances Simchick Dzurenda. She was a registered nurse, having graduated from Grasslands Nursing School. Regina is survived by her daughter, Claudia Mace (Robert) Spaziante; her cousins, Rose Marie Conklin and Margaret Roski of Hornell. She was predeceased by her husband, Eugene Harkavy; and her sister, Agnes “Cis” Coffey. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Roberts, Eileen M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              are invited to a Memorial Mass 10:30 A.M. Sat. at Holy Trinity Church, 1460 Ridge Rd., Webster. Private inurnment, White Haven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Visiting Nurse Hospice, 2180 Empire Blvd., Webster, NY 14580. Willard H. Scott Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Rogers, Mary Madormo

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Mary Madormo Rogers of Binghamton Mary Madormo Rogers, 84, of Binghamton, died Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband, Earl Rogers, Sr.; and her son, Earl Rogers, Jr.; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Anthony and Rose Madormo, and Domonic and Marie Madormo; brother-in-law, Henry Gaul. Mary is survived by her sister, Delina Gaul, Binghamton; a niece, Rosemarie Yezzi and Eric Eaton, Binghamton; a nephew, Michael and Jeanie Gaul, N.J.; brother-in-law,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Rook, Josephine V. (Romanowski)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ROOK - Josephine V. (nee Romanowski)September 24, 2008, beloved wife of the late Stanley A. Rook; dear mother of Stan (Lenette) and Joseph (Barbara) Rook; loving grandmother of Nancy (Dennis) Laska, Michael (Rebecca) Rohan, Christopher, David (Jennie) Rook and Amy (Michael) Levin; great-grandmother of Madeleine and Brendan Rohan and Jacob and Thomas Rook; predeceased by brothers and sisters; survived by nieces and nephews.Funeral from the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St., (near Grant) Saturday 9 AM and…


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • RoseMarie Friedl

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  RoseMarie Friedl of Whitesville, formerly of Fillmore, went to go live with our Lord on Sunday (Sept. 21, 2008). She was predeceased by Robert, her cherished husband and partner for 50 years; a son, Timothy D. Friedl; and a dear friend, Raymond Fry. She is survived by many who loved her, Robert (Lisa) Friedl, Thomas (Dawn) Friedl, Nancy (Wayne) Rowland, Bernadette (Danny) Waters, Annmarie (John) Wise, Mary (Everett) Rose, Michael Friedl and a daughter-in-law, Susan Friedl; 25 grandchildren; 11…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Rozek, Mary (Apalovich)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    will be held Monday, 9:30 a.m. from the Leon Pucedo Funeral Home, Inc., 1905 Watson Blvd., Endicott, and at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Riverhurst Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Pucedo Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made to Ideal Senior Living Center, 600 High Ave., Endicott, N.Y. 13760.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Rudnicki, Daniel W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      RUDNICKI - Daniel W. Entered into rest September 24, 2008, beloved son of Mary F. (nee Maida) and the late Walter V. Rudnicki; devoted brother of William (Lesley) Rudnicki, Nancy (Sidney) Jack, Walter (Sharon) Rudnicki, Brian (Virginia) Rudnicki, Mary (Daniel) Tarnowski and Christine (Ronald) Seufert; cherished uncle of several nieces and nephews; survived by cousins and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd (near Lake Ave) on Friday from 4-8…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Rudolph J. Cvitan

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Rudolph J. Cvitan, 81, of East Falmouth, Mass., and formally of Little Falls, lost his battle with cancer on August 1, 2008. He was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy, R.T.I. and attended Syracuse University. Rudy and his late wife, Betty Jane DeVere, owned the Grafton Inn in East Falmouth and he had his own R.J.C. Associates business, being a representative for computers and electronics. He leaves a son, two daughters, seven grandchildren and his sister, Millie Lewis of Little Falls.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Runnells, Dennis A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Russo, Virginia "Ginny"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Ruth S. Deere

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ruth S. Deere, 88, of Bunker Hill Road, Mayfield, died Tuesday, September 23, 2008, at the Nathan Littauer Hospital.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Rutledge Sr., Lee A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                may call Saturday at 10 AM at Bethesda COGIC, 120 St. Bridget Dr., Bishop Ronald Hoston, officiating. Joseph E. Hall Funeral Home

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Ryan, Francis D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sackett, Dewey "Skip"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Sackett, Dewey "Skip" Bergen: September 24, 2008. Age 84. Husband of the late Mary Tomsett Sackett; father of Gerald (Martha) Sackett of TX and Barbara (Frank) Bates of Bergen, brother of Ralph Sackett of ME; grandfather of Joseph (Jessie) Sackett, Becky (David) Pellerin, John Sackett, Jennifer (Chris) Wolfe and Michelle (Robert) Wolfe;great-grandfather of Stephanie, Andrew and Nathan Wolfe, Emma Rose Wolfe and Jamie Sackett. Calling 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 S.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Scotti, Josephine (Scienza)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Casey McCallum-Rice South Shore Funeral Home, 30 Nelson Ave., Great Kills, on Monday. Mass of Christian Burial St. Clare's Church 9:45 A.M. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Friends will be received Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Casey McCallum Rice Funeral Home www.SILive.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Sedor, Andrew

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        SEDOR, Andrew -20 years have passed, we remember all the good times.Sadly missed,MARLENE, SHEILA, SHARI &ANDY,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Seibert, Myrtle C. (Mernie)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Myrtle C. (Mernie) Seibert of Walton Myrtle C. (Mernie) Seibert passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2008, at the Oneonta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Oneonta, N.Y. after an extended illness. Mernie was born in Cadosia, New York on February 11, 1921, the thirteenth child of Frank and Hattie (Schaeffer) Crosby. Mernie graduated from Hancock Central School in 1938. She married Robert D. Seibert of Hancock, N.Y. on September 15, 1940. He predeceased her on January 21, 1982. Mernie and Bob Seibert were…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Senft, Laura L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Senft, Laura L. "Miss Mustard" Spencerport: September 24, 2008. Survived by her children Travis Senft & Alexis "Lexy" Senft; extended family Casey Cottrell, Stacey McCarty & Andrew Cottrell; sister Jamie St. Ives. For more information about Laura, visit www.aliferemembered.com BARTOLOMEO &PEROTTO Funeral Home Inc, 1411 Vintage Ln (between Rte 390 &Long Pond (Rd) Visitation Friday 2-4 &7-9. Laura's Funeral Mass will be held 9AM on Saturday at St. John the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Sharkey, Robert M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Shugerts, William H. "Bill"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                William H. "Bill" ShugertsWilliam H. "Bill" Shugerts, 74, of Clearfield, PA, and formerly of the Town of Niagara, NY, died on Monday, September 22, 2008. Mr. Shugerts had been employed by NABISCO in Niagara Falls, NY for forty years as a wheat handler. Mr. Shugerts is survived by his wife, Marylin E. Shugerts; three children, William K. Shugerts of Shawville, Thomas L. Shugerts and James A. Shugerts , both of Conneaut, OH; granddaughter, Stacie Lee Shugerts of Niagara Falls, NY. Funeral…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Smith, Betty J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Smith, Mary Ann

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Smyrski, Vincent

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Soldaczewski, Amelia (Zielinski)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        will be present on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6050 Transit Rd., where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 8:45 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from Queen of Martyrs Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. On line register book at www.Amigone.com,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Spanitz, Theodore F. (Ted)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          SPANITZ - Theodore F. Ted September 24, 2008 of Lancaster, NY. Beloved husband of the late Rita (Brady); loving father of Beverly (Ron) Polanski, Dave (Donna) Spanitz, James (Ruth) Spanitz; cherished grandpa of Phillip, Adam, Drew and Anthony; dear brother of Betty (Chuck) Gerlock, Dex (Pat) Spanitz, Franklin (Barbara) Spanitz and the late Dorothy (late Bill) Moss; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present Saturday 4-8 PM at the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3640 Clinton St. (one block…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • St. John, Audrey

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            AUDREY ST. JOHN, 79, of Kiwassa Road, Saranac Lake, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, at her home in Saranac Lake, N.Y., She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Oct. 6, 1928, the daughter of Theodore and Ella (Ohlson) Swenson., Friends may call at the Clark Funeral Home in Lake Placid from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will follow at the North Elba Cemetery, Old Military Road, Lake Placid, N.Y., Associated Press content ©2007. All rights…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Tarmey, Sandra Spisak

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Sandra Spisak Tarmey of Sunny Isles Beach, Fla. Sandra Spisak Tarmey, born in Binghamton, raised in Montrose, Pa. Devoted daughter of Helenea Spisak and the late George Spisak, Jr. Beloved wife of John Tarmey, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, and his children, Glen Tarmey and Darlene Roy, Long Island, N.Y. She is also survived by uncle, Frank Lucik, Binghamton; and best friend, Patricia Higgins, Orlando, Fla. Passed away on June 12, 2008. "Sandy" graduated Penn State University, was a flight attendant…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Taylor, Phyllis J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Terry, William E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      William E. Terry of Gilboa, N.Y. William E. Terry, 13, of Flat Creek Road, died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 25, 2008, after being stricken at his residence. William was born September 27, 1994, the son of William J. and Alicia A. (Hallock) Terry. He was an 8th grade student at Gilboa Central School. William loved the outdoors. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and woodsman. He recently completed his Bow Hunting Safety Training Course at Middleburgh Rod and Gun Club. Farming was William's passion.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Thaine, Mildred A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        may call TODAY 7-8:30 PM at Lucey-VanVoorhis Funeral Home, 301 West Main Street, Victor, where a celebration of Mildred?s life will begin at 8:30 PM after the calling. Interment, Saturday afternoon at 2 PM in Lynhaven Cemetery, Lyndonville, NY. Gifts in her memory may be directed to First United Methodist Church, 106 East Main Street, Victor, NY 14564 or Lifetime Care, 1120 South Main Street, Newark, NY 14513. Visit www.legacy.com/journal-register for on-line guest register.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thompson, William L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda on Saturday from 7-9 PM and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:30 AM from Redeemer Lutheran Church (Falconer and Thompson Sts.) in North Tonawanda, the Rev. David Beutel will officiate. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church or Niagara Hospice.Visit www.frettholdfuneralhome.com for on-line guest register.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Thrush, Norman R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Hamilton and Clark, Inc. Funeral Home, 270 Young Street, Wilson, NY, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 AM with Rev. Todd Blackley officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Niagara Hospice or to his family, gratefully accepted.Visit www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette for on-line guest register.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Trautman, Rosemary (Rathman)

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Trotto, Christopher D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Trotto, Christopher D. Esq. Pittsford: September 24, 2008. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kathy; sons, Jonathan and David; mother, Juliette Trotto; brother, Louis (Roseann) Trotto; mother and father-in-law, John and Rose Polizzi; aunts, uncles, cousins, dear friends and colleagues. Calling hours, Sunday 1-5 at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, Egypt location, 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Road, Fairport. Funeral Mass, Monday 11 AM at St. Catherine's Church, Mendon. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      hours will be Friday, September 26, at 5-8pm at Sweet's Funeral Home, Route 9, Hyde Park. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 27, at 10:00am by Rev. James A. Garisto at Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel of St. Peter's Parish, 185 Hudson View Dr., Poughkeepsie. Burial to follow in the family plot at St. Peter's Cemetery, Poughkeepsie, with Military Honors. To send a condolence or for directions, please visit our website at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • VIRGINIA L. HILYARD

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Virginia L. Hilyard, 68, of 33 Stephens St., passed away Sunday (Sept. 21, 2008) unexpectedly at St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell. Born in Hornell, Feb. 9, 1940, the daughter of John Clarence and Eloise Denhoff Stephens, she had resided in Canisteo nearly all her life. She was a graduate of Canisteo Central School, Class of 1957, and had been employed at the former Westinghouse Plant in Bath and the former Royce Shop in Hornell.   She was predeceased by her father in 1964, her mother and her brother…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Vandergrift, Walter

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            VOGT - Matilda (nee Smith)Of Kenmore, September 25, 2008; wife of the late Norman J. Vogt; dear mother of Norman (Marilyn) Vogt, Marilyn (Arthur) Gerbec; also survived by two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; predeceased by two grandchildren. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. All are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church 1085 Englewood Ave. at Highland Pkwy, Saturday at 9:30 AM. Please assemble…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Walicke Sr., Henry Andrew

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              HENRY ANDREW WALICKE SR. formerly of Binghamton Henry Andrew Walicke Sr., 42, died unexpectedly Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. He was predeceased by grandparents, Henry &Jean Walicke; his uncle Henry Walicke Jr.; his sister Christine Parker; He is survived by his children Henry Andrew Walicke Jr. of Binghamton, Audrey Walicke of Binghamton, Robert F. Walicke of Binghamton; father Richard T. Walicke Sr. of Tacoma, WA; his mother HelenGail Walicke of Binghamton; and his brothers, Richard T. Walicke Jr. and Tonya…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Waltie (Pytko) Fortuna

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Mrs. Waltie (Pytko) Fortuna, 89, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, peacefully in Van Allen’s Nursing Home, Little Falls. She was born on July 3, 1919, in Little Falls, daughter of the late Adam and Maria (Majko) Pytko and educated in Poland (Europe) schools. On November 13, 1943, she was united in marriage with Ellush W. Fortuna in the Holy Spirit Polish National Catholic Church, Little Falls. Mr. Fortuna passed away in 2001. Waltie was last employed with the former…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Ward, Marki Jean

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wexler, Philip I.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      WEXLER - Philip I. September 23, 2008, of Hamburg, NY, husband of the late Johanna (nee Moser); beloved father of Jeanette (Joseph ) Christopher, Marianne DiChristopher, and the late Michael (Joan) Scholl; devoted grandfather of Michael Jr., Craig (Teresa), Todd (Pamela) and Joelle Scholl; Jacquelyn (Philip) Todaro and Joseph (Ryan Murphy) Christopher; Melanie (Eric) Larsen and Ashley DiChristopher; son of the late Nathan Wexler and Jeanette Babinger; loving brother of Carol Lattuca and Linda (Ronald)…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Widden, Jane R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Widden, Jane R. Webster, New York and Glendale, Arizona: Passed away peacefully on September 10, 2008. She was born in Harrisburg, PA and moved to Greece and then to Webster in 1960. Jane is predeceased by her husband Edward Charles Widden. She is survived by her sons, Ted (Linda), Lynn (Margarita) and Rick (Caron); grandchildren, Troy, Whitney, Rick, Sam and Joey. Jane was a proud member of her generation. She enjoyed her life to the fullest and will sadly be missed by her family and many friends. Family…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wiech, Irene

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Irene (nee Mogilski) Wiech, 80, returned to the Lord on September 23, 2008. Irene was born and raised in the Black Rock section of Buffalo where she attended Assumption School, School No. 42 and Riverside High. She resided in North Tonawanda for 56 years. Irene was a loving, caring and kind person who always placed the needs of her family above her own. Her strength, courage and sense of humor were a gift to all who knew her. Irene was a faithful servant of God and a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Willard, Marion

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Wozniak, Adella O. Rochester: Entered into rest September 23, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Walter A. Wozniak; devoted mother of Diane (late Donald) Lembitz and the late Walter J. (Judy) Wozniak; cherished grandmother of Dylana Accolla, Scott (Anastasia) Lembitz, Amy (Vincent) McConeghy, Laurie (John Rutter) Lembitz, Melissa and Alisha Wozniak, Linda (Michael) Fitzgerald; adored great-grandmother of Carolyna and Matthew McConeghy, Jacob and Domenic Wozniak, Kimberly and Michael Fitzgerald; loving daughter…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wright, Captain Darrick

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Captain Darrick Wright, 37, United States Army, formerly of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 while serving our country in Iraq. His birth parent, Darryl R. Motley preceded him in death. His memories will be cherished by his loving wife, Katina and their expected son, Trevor; parents, Roy and Gloria Wright of Tullahoma, TN; siblings, Chiniqua Wright of Chattanooga, TN, James Robert Tankersley, Tullahoma, TN; birth parent, Loretta Tankersley of Tullahoma, TN; half-siblings,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Wyant, Isabella "Izzy" (Barron)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    WYANT - Isabella Izzy (nee Barron)September 22, 2008; age 80; beloved wife of the late Donald Wyant; devoted mother of Terry (Donna) Wyant, Wendy (Jeffery) Martin and Timothy (Kimberly) Wyant; loving grandmother of Kelly, Samantha Wyant, Lindsey and Cory Martin, Sarah, Christopher and Tyler Wyant; sister of the late William Barron, Mary Powell, Brick Barron, Honey Powell and Gertrude Barron. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday at 10 AM at Union Road United Church of Christ, 2628 Union Rd., Cheektowaga,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Zeoli, Donald J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ZEOLI - Donald J. September 24, 2008, beloved husband of Teresa Schultz; dear father of Donald Zeo;i, Michael Zeoli and Karen (Gary) Sheffield; dearest grandfather of Kristin and Heather Sheffield and Michael Zeoli Jr.; brother of Annette (late Joseph) Viapiano. Friends received at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (near Harlem) Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where prayers will be said Saturday at 8:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Mother of Divine Grace Church at 9 AM. Flowers…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Zimolong, Irene

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ZIMOLONG - Irene September 24, 2008; dear daughter of the late Bunifacy and Josephine Zimolong; dearest sister of the late Stanley and Sigmund (Violet) Zimolong; cherished aunt of David (late Mary) Zimolong and Barbara Zimolong; also survived by great-nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (Cor. South Ogden) Saturday at 1 PM. Online condolences www.buszkafuneralhomeinc.com,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Beatrice Favata, 82, 09/17/2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bernice Kelly Gravatt, 81, 09/21/2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Betty M. Pearce, 86, 09/15/2008

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Connie L. Pryor

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Estella M. Woods, 85, 09/25/2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Henry J. Wood, Sr., 90

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Italia Cealie “Tillie” Lowden, 89

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lawrence N. Boardway, 71, 09/21/2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Natalie L. Mosny, 81, 09/19/2008

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Richard J. Rucynski, 65

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Robert L. Salisbury, 79, 09/18/2008

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Rollin C. Kimball, 88

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Ruth L. Falise, 87, 09/24/2008

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thomas Clarence Adams, 87

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