2014 Deaths
MATTHEWS - William J. Of Derby, formerly of Lackawanna, NY, entered into rest December 8, 2014, beloved husband and best friend of 62 years of Margaret T. (nee Smith) Matthews; devoted father of William E. (Penny), Robert P. (Diane), Ellin (James) Leone and Edward J. (Sharon); loving grandfather of 10 grandchildren and a great-grandson; dear brother of Robert (Helene) and the late Ethel (late Charles) Hughes. The family will be present to receive friends on Friday from 2-8 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd., (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday morning at 10 AM at St. John Paul II Church, 2052 Lakeview Rd., Lakeview, NY. (Please assemble at Church). Mr. Matthews was an Army Corporal during the Korean War. Flowers are gratefully declined. Share condolences at www.kaczorfunerals.com
FORSTER - Edward C. Of Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Eden, NY, October 5, 2014, loving husband of late Claire (nee Bowman); companion of late Carolyn Clark; father of Mike (Laura) Forster and Deb Clark (Rick Clark); grandfather of Rachel, Nathan and Kayla; also survived by great-grandson Jakob and step-grandchildren Christine and Emily. Memorial Service will be held Friday, November 28th at 10:30 AM at St. John Paul II Church, Lake View, NY. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
DePAN - Bernice M. (nee Brizzee ) Of Derby, entered into rest November 7, 2014, beloved wife of the late William I. DePan; devoted mother of Barbara (Thomas) Schranz, William (Patricia), Mark (Kathleen), and Linda Marie (Thomas) Brown; loving grandmother of eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. The family will be present to receive friends on Monday from 9-11AM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd. 646-5555), where funeral services will immediately follow at 11 AM. Interment Lakeside Memorial Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Condolences www.kaczorfunerals.com
O'Connor, Donald E. of Lake View, NY on September 16, 2014. Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Dufrane); devoted father of Mark (Jean), Keith (Deb) and Kevin (Ginger) O'Connor; cherished grandfather of Courtney, Chelsea, Katie, Kyle, Krystal, Melanie, and Brittany; Don was predeceased by 3 brother and 3 sisters; also survived by 10 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. 4199 Lake Shore Rd. (corner Camp Rd. & Rte. 5) Hamburg, NY 716-627-2919 on Thursday and Friday from 4-8 PM. Where prayers will be held Saturday at 9:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Paul II Church at 10 AM. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Please leave online condolences at www.lakesidefuneralhome.com.
CUDNEY - Ronald S. Of Derby, NY September 1, 2014; beloved husband of Diane M. (nee Kessel) Cudney; loving father of Lynn Doxie, Renee (Keith) Wojciechowski and John (Maria) Pickering; cherished grandpa of Shane, Keith Jr., Kyle, Julia and Erin; son of the late Edward Sr. and Florence Cudney; dear brother of Florence (late Dick) Doyle, Ellen (late Bill) Manns, Robert (late Joyce) Cudney, Madonna (Leroy) Sherk and the late Edward (late Betty) Cudney, Beatrice (late Joe) Stepien, Geraldine (Ken) Van Remmen and Janet Cudney; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends for a Memorial Wake Friday from 4-8 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC. 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd. 646-5555). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10:00 AM at Saint John Paul II Parish, Lake View, NY (Please assemble at church). Ron was a Sargeant in the USMC, past Captain of the VFW Hamburg Township Post #1419 Honor Guard, a member of American Legion Post #527 and a retiree of South Buffalo Railroad. Please share condolences at www.kaczorfunerals.com
KRUPA - Bernice (nee Dziadaszek) Of Derby, NY August 17, 2014 wife of the late Chester Krupa; loving mother of Chester Jr. (Susan) Krupa, Christine Chudoba-Collura and the late Elizabeth Rose Krupa; grandmother of Derek (Sara) Krupa, Tara (Steve) Zweetloot, Lisa (Dustin) Talkington, Kevin, Scott (Crystal), Jason (Kate), Justin (Laura) and Nickolas (Ingrid) Chudoba; predeceased by four brothers and one sister. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 Main Street, Angola, NY where prayers will be said Friday at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10: 30 AM in St. John Paul II Parish, Lakeview Road, Lake View, NY. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc.
PALMA - Louis R. "Sonny" Formerly of Derby, NY August 14, 2014. Beloved husband of Sharon Palma; loving father of Hank (Beth) Palma and LuAnn (Doug) Palma-Smith; brother of Carmella (late Paul) Teichmann, MaryAnn (Jack) Hagarty, Elaine (Ron) Chudzik, Betty (Paul) Evans and the late Richard and Henry "Jr." Palma; cherished grandfather of Courtney and Chelsea Palma; also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday August 23, 2014 at 10 AM in Saint John Paul II Parish Community. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials made to either Hospice Buffalo, Inc. or the Wounded Warrior Project. Arrangements by the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC. Angola, NY. Share your condolences at addisonfuneralhome.com.
WOJTOWICZ - Alice M. Of Derby, NY, July 14, 2014, loving sister of Donald (Evelyn), Kelly, Helen Kuppel, Lester Kelly, late Robert (Doris) Kelly and Janet Kelly; daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Kelly; also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 12 Noon in Saint John Paul II Parish Community, Lake View, NY. Arrangements by the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC.
McGINTY - Brian Of Hamburg, NY, July 12, 2014; loving son of Charlotte C. (Morrissey) and the late Francis A. McGinty; brother of Charlotte (Thomas) Ferguson, Cornelius, Kevin (Stephanie), Shawn (Anne Marie) and Dennis McGinty; also survived by nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday from 6-9 PM for a memorial gathering at the CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME INC., 873 Abbott Rd., Buffalo. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at Blessed John Paul II Parish, 2052 Lakeview Ave., Lakeview, NY, Thursday morning at 10. Please share your condolences at www.cfhecc.com
Fitzgibbons - Patricia July 4, 2014, of Beaufort, SC and formerly of Lake View, New York and a summer resident of Hanford Bay in the early 1940's and 1950's. She is the daughter of the late William T. Fitzgibbons and Virginia (nee Terhaar) Fitzgibbons; dearest sister of Mark (Susan) Fitzgibbons and William T. Fitzgibbons; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 3-7 PM at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4199 Lake Shore Rd., 716-627-2919 and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John Paul II Parish on Friday at 10:30 AM. Please assemble at church. If desired, contributions may be made to a local humane society. Online condolences may be shared at www.lakesidefuneralhome.com -
DARGAVEL, Dean W. “Deano” , 60, of Hamburg, died June 22. Dargavel was the husband of Jeanne Palmer; son of Dorothy (nee McGarrity) (late William) Dargavel; brother of Debbie (Tony) Ceccarelli and Alan Dargavel; uncle of Lauren and Alan Ceccarelli, and Kate and Elaine (Palmer) Jackowski; “brother” to the James Palmer family. He was a golfer and a top contender in many local golf tournaments, as well as a wealth of sports trivia and a Bills and Sabres fan. He spent winters in Florida with his wife and family after retiring from A.D.M. Milling & Pillsbury in Buffalo. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on July 17 at the Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home Inc, located at 4199 Lake Shore Road. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on July 18 at 10:30 a.m. at Saint John Paul II Parish in Lake View. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be made at www.lakesidefuneralhome.com.
SOUTHWORTH - Sharon A. (nee Janik) Of Derby, NY, June 14, 2014, beloved wife of Mark C. Southworth; loving mother of Dean and Ryan Southworth; dearest daughter of Irene (nee Jablonski) and the late Chester Janik; dear sister of Richard (Linda) Janik, Daniel (Claudia) Janik, Patricia (David) Jarmuz and Christine (John) Aguglia; sister-in-law of Karen and Lori Southworth; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and dear friends. The family will be present to receive friends Monday from 4-8 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555). A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Tuesday morning at 10:00 at St. John Paul II Church, Lakeview Rd. Lake View, NY 14085. (Please assemble at church). A private family interment will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Roswell Park Alliance Foundation. Share condolences at www.kaczorfunerals.com.
WOOD, Gordon D. Of Lakeview, NY, May 30, 2014, beloved husband of the late Della M. (nee Brehm) Wood; loving companion of Betty Augustyniak; dearest father of Suzette (David) Zimmer, Gordon Jr. and John (Sally) Wood; father-in-heart of Katherine (Michael) Baumann, Carole (Jerry) Gannon and Christine (Jeff) Logan; cherished grandfather of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family will be present to receive friends Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555). A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Tuesday morning at 11:30 AM at Saint John Paul II Church, Lake View Road, Lakeview, NY. (Please assemble at the church). Interment will follow in Lakeside Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Wood was active in numerous clubs and organizations. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation of WNY. Please share condolences at www.kaczorfunerals.com
MATTINA - James C. Of Derby, NY, May 24, 2014, age 90, beloved husband of Marianna (Liotta); dearest father of Carol (John) Cureo, Patricia Mattina and Louis J. (Susan) Mattina; brother of Jenny Mattina, Rocky Mattina and the late Josephine (late Ray) Faulkner and late Rose (Louis) Buccella; grandfather of John J. (Stacy) and late Michelle Cureo and Michael, Jenna and Grace Mattina; great-grandfather of Samuel, Sophia and Bryce Cureo; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-5 and 7-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 Main Street, Angola, NY 14006, where prayers will be said Wednesday at 9:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. John Paul II Parish, Lake View, NY. Mr. Mattina was a retiree of Ford Motor Co., a life member of VFW Post 5798 and an Army veteran of WWII serving with the 82nd Combat Engineers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project. Condolences at addisonfuneralhome.com
LABENSKI - Irene R. (nee Lewczyk) Formerly of Lancaster, NY, May 22, 2014. Beloved wife of the late William S. Labenski; loving mother of Patricia Thompson, Irene (John) Rachlinski, George (Linda) Dvorak, Jeanne (late Robert) Bertincini and Cathy (Julian) Rybczynski; cherished Nana to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; dear sister of the late Edward, Henry, Stanley Lewczyk, Dorothy Maresca and Frank Lewczyk; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Sunday and Monday 2-7 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd. 646-5555) where prayers will be said Tuesday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Paul II Parish at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in St. Adalbert's Cemetery. Irene was a life member and former Guard of the Ladies Auxillary VFW Post #1419. Flowers gratefully declined. Share condolences at www.kaczorfunerals.com
BORRMAN - Jeanne M. (nee Schmidt) May 10, 2014 Of Derby, NY, beloved wife of the late Theodore; dearest mother of Todd (Kimberly) and Brett Borrman. Cherished grandmother of Edward (Toni) Shealy and Stephanie (Dale) Beck; great-grandmother of three; dear sister of Clarene Socha, Kristina (late James) Schaeffer and the late Frank, Joseph and Helen Schmidt and Carolyn Latek; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4199 Lake Shore Rd. (corner Camp and Route 5) where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John Paul II Parish at 10 AM. Online condolences may be shared at www.lakesidefuneralhome.com
SOBCZAK - Dorothy H., RN (nee Hummel) Of Lake View, NY, April 25, 2014, beloved wife of 58 years of the late Joseph I. Sobczak; dearest mother of Mark J. Sobczak and Carol-Lynn (Brian) Cox; cherished grandmother of Nathan Cox; dear sister of the late Aloysius (Mildred) Hummel and late Dolores Cannon; sister-in-law of Lawrence Romanski and the late Genevieve (Lawrence) Muscoreil; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 4 -8 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555). A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Wednesday morning at 10 AM at Blessed John Paul II Church, Lakeview Road, Lake View, NY. (Please assemble at the church). Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery. Mrs. Sobczak was an active member in numerous organizations at Blessed John Paul II Parish. Please share condolences at www.kaczorfunerals.com
FREEMAN - Joyce T. (nee Hoffman) Of Angola, NY, April 23, 2014, dearest mother of Laura (Lester) Sperling, Russell (Cindy) Freeman, Lisa (Kevin) Root, Rick Freeman and the late Linda Dorchak; sister of Gloria (Ken) Bauss and the late Marilyn (George) Smierciak and David Freeman; survived by seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Friends may call Friday from 4-8 PM at the Addison Funeral Home Inc., 262 Main Street, Angola, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 9:15 AM in Blessed John Paul II Parish, Lake View, NY. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society . Condolences at addisonfuneralhome.com
HESS - Rosemary A. (nee Feist) April 21, 2014, beloved wife for 69 years of William A. Hess; loving mother of William A. Hess Jr., Teresa (David) Ganczak, Marianne Brown, Marjorie Cosola and Kathryn (Clifford) Juhl; dear grandmother of six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister of Frances Russell and the late John Feist. Family will be present to receive friends on Friday from 10-10:30 AM at Blessed John Paul II Church (2052 Lakeview Rd.), where a Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 AM. No prior viewing. Rosemary was a former Girl Scout Leader, retired from Metro Teller, past president and past treasurer of the Bluffs HOA. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Association . of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Dr., Buffalo, NY 14221, appreciated. Arrangements by the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (822-4371).
TUYN - Rev. William R. Retired Priest of the Diocese of Buffalo, April 5, 2014, age 76, loving son of the late William H. and Dorothy (Duquette) Tuyn; dear brother of Geraldine (George) Brick, Robert (Audrey), Alicia Tuyn, Rosemary (William) Schultz, Julie (Lee) Wortham and the late Barbara J. Tuyn; also survived by several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 3-8 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday morning at 10:30 in St. Paul R.C. Church, celebrated by The Most Rev. Richard J. Malone, 33 Victoria Blvd., Kenmore 14217. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Christ the King Seminary, 711 Knox Rd., East Aurora, NY 14052, Roswell Park Cancer Institute or Hospice Foundation of WNY. Online condolences at www.beachtuynfh.com
FEIST - John F. "Jack" March 23, 2014, beloved husband of the late Eleanor H. (nee Herron); father of Richard (Susan) Feist, Christie (Todd) Sternbach-Feist, Alison (David) Steiner and Laura (Zsolte Mate) Feist; brother of Rosemary (William) Hess and Frances (Frank) Russell; grandfather of Catherine, Anneliese, Isaac, Colton, Mitchell and Brian. Jack's distinguished career In the Air Force included service in the Vietnam War and stations around the world. Friends and family will gather Friday, March 28 at 7 PM at the Manor House at The Bluffs, Manor Dr., off Old Lakeshore Rd., next to Graycliff in Derby to remember and celebrate Jack. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Blessed John Paul II Parish in Lake View, Saturday at 9:30 AM. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association . Share condolences at www.kaczorfunerals.com.
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ROBINSON - Elizabeth T. (nee Wellenzohn) February 26, 2014, of Lake View, NY, beloved wife of Joseph E; dearest mother of Nadine Kraus, Beth (Michael) Anzalone, Joseph (Lisa), James (Angela), Thomas (Janet) Robinson, Norine (Thomas) Jones and Jeanne (Christopher) MacKrell; dear sister of Pauline (late Louis) Langes and the late Johanna (late Christopher) Gugliuzza, Anthony (Helen), Henry and Helen Wellenzohn and Maryann (late Bud) Hillman; cherished grandmother of 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received on Friday from 4-8 PM at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 4199 Lake Shore Rd. (corner Rt. 5 and Camp Rd.) Hamburg, NY 716-627-2919. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday 10AM at Blessed John Paul II Parish (please assemble at church). Online condolences may be shared at www.lakesidefuneralhome.com
SCALICE - Evelyn M. February 13, 2014 of Lake View, NY, beloved wife of the late Joseph Scalice; dearest mother of Ronald (Christine) Kenn and Nancy Jo (Joseph) Gawron; cherished grandmother of Kelly-Lynne Scalice, Jennifer and Joseph Gawron; sister of the late Fred Mash; also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. The family will be present to receive friends on Sunday from 6-9 PM at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 4199 Lake Shore Rd. (cor. Rt. 5 and Camp Rd.) 716-627-2919 where funeral services will be held on Monday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Blessed John Paul II Parish at 10 AM. Online condolences may be shared at www.lakesidefuneralhome.com
William G. Russell of Derby, NY, passed away Wednesday January 22, 2014 in the Elderwood at Lakewood Health Care Facility, Hamburg, NY, he was 86. Brother of the late Mark and Raymond Greenwood. Also survived by 2 nieces. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 12 Noon from Blessed John Paul II Parish, 2052 Lakeview Rd., Lakeview, NY. Interment will be in St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery. Arrangements by the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., Angola, NY. Share your condolences at addisonfuneralhome.com
Eugene R. Burgess Sr., of Hanford Bay and Hamburg, a teacher, coach and guidance counselor, died Jan. 7 in Buffalo Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He was 94. His wife of 44 years, Jeannette L. Stephens Burgess, died in 1986. He was married in 1993 to the former Ursula Hamusa. In addition to his wife, survivors include two sons, Stephen and Joseph; three daughters, Ann Conklin, Linda and Julie Sabrosky; three stepsons, Dr. Wolfgang Miggiani, Victor Miggiani and Christian Miggiani; a stepdaughter, Rose Pavolko; a sister, Muriel Spordone; 15 grandchildren; 14 stepgrandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. next Saturday in Blessed John Paul II Catholic Church, 2052 Lakeview Road, Lake View. http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/obituaries/eugene-r-burgess-sr-teacher-guidance-counselor-20140117
CORCORAN - Richard T. Of Lake View, NY unexpectedly January 10, 2014. Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Milks) Corcoran; dearest father of Corrine (Julien) Benosa, Renee Corcoran and Lorraine (Christopher) Corcoran; loving grandfather of Raphael, West, Zoe and Chance; son of the late John and Mary (nee Quinn) Corcoran; dear brother of Arline (Vern) Killian, Helen (late Ernest) Jewett, Robert (Becky) and the late Thomas (Antonia "Boots") Corcoran; also survived by a large loving family and many dear friends. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday from 2-4 and 6-9 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC. 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555.) A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Friday morning at 10:30 at Blessed John Paul II Church, Lakeview Road, Lake View, NY (Please assemble at church.) Interment will follow at Lakeside Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Corcoran was a Navy Veteran, a member of the American Legion Hamburg Post # 527, a lifelong member of the United Steelworkers of America, K of C Father Baker Council # 2243 and a proud Roswell Park Volunteer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Roswell Park in recognition of Mr. Corcoran's service. Please share condolences at www.kaczorfunerals.com
VOELKER, Robert M. Suddenly January 1, 2014 of Evans. Beloved father of Matthew and Sarah Voelker. Dear brother of David (Joyce), Jean (Barry) Tubbs and Kenneth Voelker. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on MONDAY from 4-8 PM at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, Inc. 4199 Lake Shore RD. (Cor Rt 5 and Camp Rd.) where funeral services will be held TUESDAY at 11:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Blessed John Paul II Church at 12 PM. If desired, contributions may be made in Bob's memory to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be shared at www.lakesidefuneralhome.com
FORSTER - Edward C. Of Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Eden, NY, October 5, 2014, loving husband of late Claire (nee Bowman); companion of late Carolyn Clark; father of Mike (Laura) Forster and Deb Clark (Rick Clark); grandfather of Rachel, Nathan and Kayla; also survived by great-grandson Jakob and step-grandchildren Christine and Emily. Memorial Service will be held Friday, November 28th at 10:30 AM at St. John Paul II Church, Lake View, NY. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
DePAN - Bernice M. (nee Brizzee ) Of Derby, entered into rest November 7, 2014, beloved wife of the late William I. DePan; devoted mother of Barbara (Thomas) Schranz, William (Patricia), Mark (Kathleen), and Linda Marie (Thomas) Brown; loving grandmother of eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. The family will be present to receive friends on Monday from 9-11AM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd. 646-5555), where funeral services will immediately follow at 11 AM. Interment Lakeside Memorial Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Condolences www.kaczorfunerals.com
O'Connor, Donald E. of Lake View, NY on September 16, 2014. Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Dufrane); devoted father of Mark (Jean), Keith (Deb) and Kevin (Ginger) O'Connor; cherished grandfather of Courtney, Chelsea, Katie, Kyle, Krystal, Melanie, and Brittany; Don was predeceased by 3 brother and 3 sisters; also survived by 10 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. 4199 Lake Shore Rd. (corner Camp Rd. & Rte. 5) Hamburg, NY 716-627-2919 on Thursday and Friday from 4-8 PM. Where prayers will be held Saturday at 9:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Paul II Church at 10 AM. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Please leave online condolences at www.lakesidefuneralhome.com.
CUDNEY - Ronald S. Of Derby, NY September 1, 2014; beloved husband of Diane M. (nee Kessel) Cudney; loving father of Lynn Doxie, Renee (Keith) Wojciechowski and John (Maria) Pickering; cherished grandpa of Shane, Keith Jr., Kyle, Julia and Erin; son of the late Edward Sr. and Florence Cudney; dear brother of Florence (late Dick) Doyle, Ellen (late Bill) Manns, Robert (late Joyce) Cudney, Madonna (Leroy) Sherk and the late Edward (late Betty) Cudney, Beatrice (late Joe) Stepien, Geraldine (Ken) Van Remmen and Janet Cudney; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends for a Memorial Wake Friday from 4-8 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC. 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd. 646-5555). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10:00 AM at Saint John Paul II Parish, Lake View, NY (Please assemble at church). Ron was a Sargeant in the USMC, past Captain of the VFW Hamburg Township Post #1419 Honor Guard, a member of American Legion Post #527 and a retiree of South Buffalo Railroad. Please share condolences at www.kaczorfunerals.com
KRUPA - Bernice (nee Dziadaszek) Of Derby, NY August 17, 2014 wife of the late Chester Krupa; loving mother of Chester Jr. (Susan) Krupa, Christine Chudoba-Collura and the late Elizabeth Rose Krupa; grandmother of Derek (Sara) Krupa, Tara (Steve) Zweetloot, Lisa (Dustin) Talkington, Kevin, Scott (Crystal), Jason (Kate), Justin (Laura) and Nickolas (Ingrid) Chudoba; predeceased by four brothers and one sister. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 Main Street, Angola, NY where prayers will be said Friday at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10: 30 AM in St. John Paul II Parish, Lakeview Road, Lake View, NY. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc.
PALMA - Louis R. "Sonny" Formerly of Derby, NY August 14, 2014. Beloved husband of Sharon Palma; loving father of Hank (Beth) Palma and LuAnn (Doug) Palma-Smith; brother of Carmella (late Paul) Teichmann, MaryAnn (Jack) Hagarty, Elaine (Ron) Chudzik, Betty (Paul) Evans and the late Richard and Henry "Jr." Palma; cherished grandfather of Courtney and Chelsea Palma; also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday August 23, 2014 at 10 AM in Saint John Paul II Parish Community. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials made to either Hospice Buffalo, Inc. or the Wounded Warrior Project. Arrangements by the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC. Angola, NY. Share your condolences at addisonfuneralhome.com.
WOJTOWICZ - Alice M. Of Derby, NY, July 14, 2014, loving sister of Donald (Evelyn), Kelly, Helen Kuppel, Lester Kelly, late Robert (Doris) Kelly and Janet Kelly; daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Kelly; also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 12 Noon in Saint John Paul II Parish Community, Lake View, NY. Arrangements by the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC.
McGINTY - Brian Of Hamburg, NY, July 12, 2014; loving son of Charlotte C. (Morrissey) and the late Francis A. McGinty; brother of Charlotte (Thomas) Ferguson, Cornelius, Kevin (Stephanie), Shawn (Anne Marie) and Dennis McGinty; also survived by nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday from 6-9 PM for a memorial gathering at the CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME INC., 873 Abbott Rd., Buffalo. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at Blessed John Paul II Parish, 2052 Lakeview Ave., Lakeview, NY, Thursday morning at 10. Please share your condolences at www.cfhecc.com
Fitzgibbons - Patricia July 4, 2014, of Beaufort, SC and formerly of Lake View, New York and a summer resident of Hanford Bay in the early 1940's and 1950's. She is the daughter of the late William T. Fitzgibbons and Virginia (nee Terhaar) Fitzgibbons; dearest sister of Mark (Susan) Fitzgibbons and William T. Fitzgibbons; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 3-7 PM at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4199 Lake Shore Rd., 716-627-2919 and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John Paul II Parish on Friday at 10:30 AM. Please assemble at church. If desired, contributions may be made to a local humane society. Online condolences may be shared at www.lakesidefuneralhome.com -
DARGAVEL, Dean W. “Deano” , 60, of Hamburg, died June 22. Dargavel was the husband of Jeanne Palmer; son of Dorothy (nee McGarrity) (late William) Dargavel; brother of Debbie (Tony) Ceccarelli and Alan Dargavel; uncle of Lauren and Alan Ceccarelli, and Kate and Elaine (Palmer) Jackowski; “brother” to the James Palmer family. He was a golfer and a top contender in many local golf tournaments, as well as a wealth of sports trivia and a Bills and Sabres fan. He spent winters in Florida with his wife and family after retiring from A.D.M. Milling & Pillsbury in Buffalo. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on July 17 at the Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home Inc, located at 4199 Lake Shore Road. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on July 18 at 10:30 a.m. at Saint John Paul II Parish in Lake View. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be made at www.lakesidefuneralhome.com.
SOUTHWORTH - Sharon A. (nee Janik) Of Derby, NY, June 14, 2014, beloved wife of Mark C. Southworth; loving mother of Dean and Ryan Southworth; dearest daughter of Irene (nee Jablonski) and the late Chester Janik; dear sister of Richard (Linda) Janik, Daniel (Claudia) Janik, Patricia (David) Jarmuz and Christine (John) Aguglia; sister-in-law of Karen and Lori Southworth; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and dear friends. The family will be present to receive friends Monday from 4-8 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555). A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Tuesday morning at 10:00 at St. John Paul II Church, Lakeview Rd. Lake View, NY 14085. (Please assemble at church). A private family interment will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Roswell Park Alliance Foundation. Share condolences at www.kaczorfunerals.com.
WOOD, Gordon D. Of Lakeview, NY, May 30, 2014, beloved husband of the late Della M. (nee Brehm) Wood; loving companion of Betty Augustyniak; dearest father of Suzette (David) Zimmer, Gordon Jr. and John (Sally) Wood; father-in-heart of Katherine (Michael) Baumann, Carole (Jerry) Gannon and Christine (Jeff) Logan; cherished grandfather of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family will be present to receive friends Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555). A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Tuesday morning at 11:30 AM at Saint John Paul II Church, Lake View Road, Lakeview, NY. (Please assemble at the church). Interment will follow in Lakeside Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Wood was active in numerous clubs and organizations. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation of WNY. Please share condolences at www.kaczorfunerals.com
MATTINA - James C. Of Derby, NY, May 24, 2014, age 90, beloved husband of Marianna (Liotta); dearest father of Carol (John) Cureo, Patricia Mattina and Louis J. (Susan) Mattina; brother of Jenny Mattina, Rocky Mattina and the late Josephine (late Ray) Faulkner and late Rose (Louis) Buccella; grandfather of John J. (Stacy) and late Michelle Cureo and Michael, Jenna and Grace Mattina; great-grandfather of Samuel, Sophia and Bryce Cureo; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-5 and 7-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 Main Street, Angola, NY 14006, where prayers will be said Wednesday at 9:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. John Paul II Parish, Lake View, NY. Mr. Mattina was a retiree of Ford Motor Co., a life member of VFW Post 5798 and an Army veteran of WWII serving with the 82nd Combat Engineers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project. Condolences at addisonfuneralhome.com
LABENSKI - Irene R. (nee Lewczyk) Formerly of Lancaster, NY, May 22, 2014. Beloved wife of the late William S. Labenski; loving mother of Patricia Thompson, Irene (John) Rachlinski, George (Linda) Dvorak, Jeanne (late Robert) Bertincini and Cathy (Julian) Rybczynski; cherished Nana to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; dear sister of the late Edward, Henry, Stanley Lewczyk, Dorothy Maresca and Frank Lewczyk; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Sunday and Monday 2-7 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd. 646-5555) where prayers will be said Tuesday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Paul II Parish at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in St. Adalbert's Cemetery. Irene was a life member and former Guard of the Ladies Auxillary VFW Post #1419. Flowers gratefully declined. Share condolences at www.kaczorfunerals.com
BORRMAN - Jeanne M. (nee Schmidt) May 10, 2014 Of Derby, NY, beloved wife of the late Theodore; dearest mother of Todd (Kimberly) and Brett Borrman. Cherished grandmother of Edward (Toni) Shealy and Stephanie (Dale) Beck; great-grandmother of three; dear sister of Clarene Socha, Kristina (late James) Schaeffer and the late Frank, Joseph and Helen Schmidt and Carolyn Latek; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4199 Lake Shore Rd. (corner Camp and Route 5) where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John Paul II Parish at 10 AM. Online condolences may be shared at www.lakesidefuneralhome.com
SOBCZAK - Dorothy H., RN (nee Hummel) Of Lake View, NY, April 25, 2014, beloved wife of 58 years of the late Joseph I. Sobczak; dearest mother of Mark J. Sobczak and Carol-Lynn (Brian) Cox; cherished grandmother of Nathan Cox; dear sister of the late Aloysius (Mildred) Hummel and late Dolores Cannon; sister-in-law of Lawrence Romanski and the late Genevieve (Lawrence) Muscoreil; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 4 -8 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555). A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Wednesday morning at 10 AM at Blessed John Paul II Church, Lakeview Road, Lake View, NY. (Please assemble at the church). Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery. Mrs. Sobczak was an active member in numerous organizations at Blessed John Paul II Parish. Please share condolences at www.kaczorfunerals.com
FREEMAN - Joyce T. (nee Hoffman) Of Angola, NY, April 23, 2014, dearest mother of Laura (Lester) Sperling, Russell (Cindy) Freeman, Lisa (Kevin) Root, Rick Freeman and the late Linda Dorchak; sister of Gloria (Ken) Bauss and the late Marilyn (George) Smierciak and David Freeman; survived by seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Friends may call Friday from 4-8 PM at the Addison Funeral Home Inc., 262 Main Street, Angola, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 9:15 AM in Blessed John Paul II Parish, Lake View, NY. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society . Condolences at addisonfuneralhome.com
HESS - Rosemary A. (nee Feist) April 21, 2014, beloved wife for 69 years of William A. Hess; loving mother of William A. Hess Jr., Teresa (David) Ganczak, Marianne Brown, Marjorie Cosola and Kathryn (Clifford) Juhl; dear grandmother of six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister of Frances Russell and the late John Feist. Family will be present to receive friends on Friday from 10-10:30 AM at Blessed John Paul II Church (2052 Lakeview Rd.), where a Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 AM. No prior viewing. Rosemary was a former Girl Scout Leader, retired from Metro Teller, past president and past treasurer of the Bluffs HOA. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Association . of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Dr., Buffalo, NY 14221, appreciated. Arrangements by the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (822-4371).
TUYN - Rev. William R. Retired Priest of the Diocese of Buffalo, April 5, 2014, age 76, loving son of the late William H. and Dorothy (Duquette) Tuyn; dear brother of Geraldine (George) Brick, Robert (Audrey), Alicia Tuyn, Rosemary (William) Schultz, Julie (Lee) Wortham and the late Barbara J. Tuyn; also survived by several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 3-8 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday morning at 10:30 in St. Paul R.C. Church, celebrated by The Most Rev. Richard J. Malone, 33 Victoria Blvd., Kenmore 14217. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Christ the King Seminary, 711 Knox Rd., East Aurora, NY 14052, Roswell Park Cancer Institute or Hospice Foundation of WNY. Online condolences at www.beachtuynfh.com
FEIST - John F. "Jack" March 23, 2014, beloved husband of the late Eleanor H. (nee Herron); father of Richard (Susan) Feist, Christie (Todd) Sternbach-Feist, Alison (David) Steiner and Laura (Zsolte Mate) Feist; brother of Rosemary (William) Hess and Frances (Frank) Russell; grandfather of Catherine, Anneliese, Isaac, Colton, Mitchell and Brian. Jack's distinguished career In the Air Force included service in the Vietnam War and stations around the world. Friends and family will gather Friday, March 28 at 7 PM at the Manor House at The Bluffs, Manor Dr., off Old Lakeshore Rd., next to Graycliff in Derby to remember and celebrate Jack. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Blessed John Paul II Parish in Lake View, Saturday at 9:30 AM. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association . Share condolences at www.kaczorfunerals.com.
Click here to view death notices of two former St. Vincent de Paul School teachers:
- Sister Mary Genevieve Koslowski FSSJ
- Sister Mary Teresita Sieradzki FSSJ
ROBINSON - Elizabeth T. (nee Wellenzohn) February 26, 2014, of Lake View, NY, beloved wife of Joseph E; dearest mother of Nadine Kraus, Beth (Michael) Anzalone, Joseph (Lisa), James (Angela), Thomas (Janet) Robinson, Norine (Thomas) Jones and Jeanne (Christopher) MacKrell; dear sister of Pauline (late Louis) Langes and the late Johanna (late Christopher) Gugliuzza, Anthony (Helen), Henry and Helen Wellenzohn and Maryann (late Bud) Hillman; cherished grandmother of 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received on Friday from 4-8 PM at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 4199 Lake Shore Rd. (corner Rt. 5 and Camp Rd.) Hamburg, NY 716-627-2919. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday 10AM at Blessed John Paul II Parish (please assemble at church). Online condolences may be shared at www.lakesidefuneralhome.com
SCALICE - Evelyn M. February 13, 2014 of Lake View, NY, beloved wife of the late Joseph Scalice; dearest mother of Ronald (Christine) Kenn and Nancy Jo (Joseph) Gawron; cherished grandmother of Kelly-Lynne Scalice, Jennifer and Joseph Gawron; sister of the late Fred Mash; also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. The family will be present to receive friends on Sunday from 6-9 PM at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 4199 Lake Shore Rd. (cor. Rt. 5 and Camp Rd.) 716-627-2919 where funeral services will be held on Monday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Blessed John Paul II Parish at 10 AM. Online condolences may be shared at www.lakesidefuneralhome.com
William G. Russell of Derby, NY, passed away Wednesday January 22, 2014 in the Elderwood at Lakewood Health Care Facility, Hamburg, NY, he was 86. Brother of the late Mark and Raymond Greenwood. Also survived by 2 nieces. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 12 Noon from Blessed John Paul II Parish, 2052 Lakeview Rd., Lakeview, NY. Interment will be in St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery. Arrangements by the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., Angola, NY. Share your condolences at addisonfuneralhome.com
Eugene R. Burgess Sr., of Hanford Bay and Hamburg, a teacher, coach and guidance counselor, died Jan. 7 in Buffalo Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He was 94. His wife of 44 years, Jeannette L. Stephens Burgess, died in 1986. He was married in 1993 to the former Ursula Hamusa. In addition to his wife, survivors include two sons, Stephen and Joseph; three daughters, Ann Conklin, Linda and Julie Sabrosky; three stepsons, Dr. Wolfgang Miggiani, Victor Miggiani and Christian Miggiani; a stepdaughter, Rose Pavolko; a sister, Muriel Spordone; 15 grandchildren; 14 stepgrandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. next Saturday in Blessed John Paul II Catholic Church, 2052 Lakeview Road, Lake View. http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/obituaries/eugene-r-burgess-sr-teacher-guidance-counselor-20140117
CORCORAN - Richard T. Of Lake View, NY unexpectedly January 10, 2014. Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Milks) Corcoran; dearest father of Corrine (Julien) Benosa, Renee Corcoran and Lorraine (Christopher) Corcoran; loving grandfather of Raphael, West, Zoe and Chance; son of the late John and Mary (nee Quinn) Corcoran; dear brother of Arline (Vern) Killian, Helen (late Ernest) Jewett, Robert (Becky) and the late Thomas (Antonia "Boots") Corcoran; also survived by a large loving family and many dear friends. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday from 2-4 and 6-9 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC. 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555.) A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Friday morning at 10:30 at Blessed John Paul II Church, Lakeview Road, Lake View, NY (Please assemble at church.) Interment will follow at Lakeside Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Corcoran was a Navy Veteran, a member of the American Legion Hamburg Post # 527, a lifelong member of the United Steelworkers of America, K of C Father Baker Council # 2243 and a proud Roswell Park Volunteer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Roswell Park in recognition of Mr. Corcoran's service. Please share condolences at www.kaczorfunerals.com
VOELKER, Robert M. Suddenly January 1, 2014 of Evans. Beloved father of Matthew and Sarah Voelker. Dear brother of David (Joyce), Jean (Barry) Tubbs and Kenneth Voelker. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on MONDAY from 4-8 PM at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, Inc. 4199 Lake Shore RD. (Cor Rt 5 and Camp Rd.) where funeral services will be held TUESDAY at 11:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Blessed John Paul II Church at 12 PM. If desired, contributions may be made in Bob's memory to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be shared at www.lakesidefuneralhome.com
