Previous Death Notices
Sheryl Anne Fiedler,
October 4, 2010, at age 50, beloved mother of Kurt, Brett and Sara Fiedler; daughter of Joyce (nee Lagoe) and the late Joseph Licata; sister of Lea (Ken) Dryja; dearest soulmate of Jeffrey Rice; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Parker Blvd.) where Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. Stephen R.C. Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. Share your condolences at www.AMIGONE.com Charlie Sumner, September 30, 2010, of Grand Island. Father of Charlene (the late Thomas) Ramstetter, Wanda (John) Cameron, William (Karla) Sumner and Laura (Delmer) Cecil; also survived by nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends may call Monday, October 4 from 4-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island, where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 AM. Antoinette Bojan Thomas G. "Chief" Sander Mieko "Mikki" Miller Alfreda (nee Golba) Chapin, of Grand Island, NY, September 23, 2010, beloved wife of the late Ellsworth "Bud" Chapin; dear mother of Gail (William) Koslowski and the late Ellsworth "Buddy" Chapin; loving grandmother of Jill (Michael) Doctor and Grant (Karen) Koslowski; great-grandmother of Jenna, Ella, Michael and Lily; dear sister of Emily Rzepa and the late Helen, Estelle, Florence, Walter, Frank, Casey, Benny and Jack Golba; sister-in-law of Lorraine Chapin and Stell Golba; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation at the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St. (near Grant) Sunday, September 26 from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Assumption Church, 435 Amherst St., Monday, September 27 at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Alfreda was a member of the Niagara Frontier Post #1041 Ladies Auxiliary and a former member of the Delaware Park Golf Club. Donations to the Assumption Church Preservation Fund are preferred. Interment Elmlawn Cemetery. Thomas Violanti, 50, of Grand Island, suddenly Sept. 21, 2010. Father of Tanya Violanti, Matthew Violanti, Grandfather of Izadora Violanti, Son of Dario Violanti (late Lana Violanti) Brother of Debbie Violanti of Niagara Falls, Memorial Service, Monday, Sept 27th, 6p.m. at Island Presbyterian Church, 1822 Huth Road, Grand Island, NY Flowers gratefully declined. Michelle A. Burke, Gerald F. "Jerry" Hawley
, 8/27/1919- 8/26/2010 born in Albion New York. She is survived by her husband of 60 years Harry Bojan; son Dueane Warner, daughter Lura (Keith) Wilson' sister Josephine (Bernard) Prucnal, predeceased by her grandson Charles Ballagh, Jr; She is survived by her grandchildren and great grandchildren, great, great grandchildren and by nieces and nephews. Service at St. Stephens RC Church, 2100 Baseline Rd, Grand Island, on Wednesday, October 6 at 10 AM. Burial at St. Stephens Cemetery. Donations may be made to Buffalo Hospice.
, September 27, 2010, of Grand Island. Beloved husband of Joyce (Depczynski) Sander; cherished father of Jennifer (Tim) Wadell, Brian (Eva) and Michael (Autumn) Sander; cherished grandfather of Victoria, Michelle, Jillian and Aiden; son of Carolyn and the late Robert Sander; brother of Kenneth (Connie), Eric (Pam), George (Peggy) Sander and Elaine (Rich) Petronio; also survived by many family and friends. Friends may call Wednesday, September 29 and Thursday, September 30 from 5-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:15 AM at St. Stephen's Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Family and friends to assemble at the funeral home Friday at 9:30 AM for a procession for Chiefs final duck scout.
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September 23, 2010, of Grand Island. Wife of the late Martin R. Miller; mother of Michele (Ron) Dryburgh; grandmother of Ashley and Nick Dryburgh; also survived by family in Japan. Friends may call Monday, September 27 from 6-8 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, September 28 at 10 AM at St. Stephen's Church.
September 20, 2010, age 57, of Grand island, formerly of Tonawanda. Daughter of the late James and Berniece (nee Hoffman) Burke Sr.; sister of Sandra (Richard) Koprowski, Patricia Roberts, Jacqueline (Randal) Tyner, Vincent (Margaret), Kevin (Lisa) and James (Barbara) Burke Jr.; sister-in-law of Susan Burke; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call from 4-8 PM Friday, September 24 only at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME, INC., 37 Adam St. at Seymour, Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrat ed at 10 AM Saturday at St. Francis Chapel, 71 Adam St., Tonawanda. Friends invited. If desired, memorials to Heritage Christian Services in Rochester are preferred. Complete obituary, condolences and directions at: wwwhampfuneral.com
September 16, 2010, of Grand Island; proud father of Kimberly L. Mankowski and Kristin L. Internicola; father-in-law of Thomas J. Mankowski and Charles B. Internicola; grandfather of Rebecca A. Hammett, Thomas R. and John "Jack" R. Mankowski, Charles Gerald, Amber S. and Taylor M. Internicola; son of the late Judge F. Donald and Marion L. Hawley, brother of Donna L. (late Frank) Rodriguez, James L. (Sue) Hawley, Linda L. (Robert) Kaczor and the late John W. Hawley; also survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Friends may call Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 AM at St. Stephen's Church (old church). Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo.
Gerald F. Hawley, GM retiree, successful boat racer
Published BUFFALO NEWS: September 20, 2010, 12:00 AM
Updated: September 20, 2010, 6:59 AM
April 16, 1946 –Sept. 16, 2010
Gerald F. Hawley, a retired General Motors worker who made his mark in boat racing, died of cancer Thursday in his Grand Island home. He was 64.
Born in Niagara Falls, Mr. Hawley was a longtime Grand Island resident and graduated from Trott Vocational High School in Niagara Falls.
After high school, Mr. Hawley served in the Vietnam War as a crew chief in the Air Force.
In 1970, he started working at the GM’s Powertrain Plant, where he was a heavy-engine repairman. He retired in 2001.
Mr. Hawley started racing boats when he was 14 and competed for some 20 years in the U. S. Powerboat Association. In the mid-1980s, he won a nation-al championship, as well as the North American championship at Valleyfield, Quebec.
He was a member of the Niagara Frontier Boat Racing Association, Grand Island Moose Lodge and Grand Island Rod and Gun Club. He also served as president of the Anchor Club.
Survivors include two daughters, Kimberly L. Mankowski and Kristin L. Internicola; two sisters, Donna L. Rodriguez and Linda L. Kaczor; and a brother, James L.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a. m. today in St. Stephen Catholic Church, 2100 Baseline Road, Grand Island.
A Memorial Reception will be held for Mary Matthews on Sunday, Sept. 26th at Trinity United Methodist Church at 1:30 p.m. Mark G. Waldow
Mary (Barron) Matthews of Stony Point Road in Grand Island, NY, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2010 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester with her family by her side.
Mary Jane Barron was born in Buffalo, NY on January 24th, 1944 to Charles Richard (Dick) Barron and Jane Elizabeth (Eggleston) Barron. She was the 2nd of 5 children. She grew up in Friendship, NY where she was active in 4H, Girl Scouts and student council. Mary was an exchange student in Panama, first runner up in her regional Miss America pageant, and a member of the National Honor Society. She graduated from high school in Friendship in 1962. In 1966, she graduated 7th in her class at Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science degree in both education and child development. She was a member of the Tri Delta Sorority.
In 1962, she met Jan David Matthews, then a midshipman at the US Naval Academy, at a youth fellowship Christmas party at Painted Post United Methodist church. They married in 1966 at that same church. Mary reared four children, all born within a 5 1/2 year span. Every day, Mary enriched her children's lives by taking them places and creating memorable experiences for them. As a family, they lived in North Kingstown, Rhode Island; Tecumseh, Michigan; Westminster, Maryland; Grand Island, New York; and Huntington Beach, California.
Mary was an avid Genealogist, Sewing Expert, and Collector of Hummels, Antiques, Dolls and other collectables. She was highly intelligent and could answer just about any question about any subject. In addition to writing the curriculum at several colleges where she taught, she was a substitute teacher and a home schooling educator for the Grand Island, NY school district. She also taught computers to children with Computer Tots during her time in California. Jan and Mary also lived together in New Fairfield, Connecticut where she spent much time researching family history to pass on to future generations.
Her greatest achievement was as a mother for her children and as a grandmother for her seven beloved grandchildren. She had a unique gift for interacting with children of all ages. She created special activities that were both fun and educational. She wrote and sung children's songs, poems and stories that touched the hearts of all the children and the adults in her life. She always made time for individual attention for each of her children and grandchildren. She will forever be remembered and endeared as "Precious Grandma."
She is survived by her husband Jan; her four children: daughters Suzanne Marie (Keith Hill) Matthews of Big Flats, NY and Nancy Lee (Russell) Blondin of Minneapolis, MN and sons Jeffery David (Tamie) Matthews of Grand Island and Michael Gregory (Patricia) Matthews of Cypress, TX; sister Sally Barron (Andrew) Dutcher of Painted Post; her seven grandchildren: Britny Anne Matthews, Christopher James (CJ) Matthews, David Jeffrey Matthews, Alexander Richard Matthews, Mitchell Keith Matthews Hill, Summer Jane Blondin and Skye Elizabeth Blondin; and several nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her parents, her brothers John Charles and Robert Richard Barron and her sister Nancy Lee Barron.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, September 18th from 1-3 pm with funeral services at 3 pm at Phillips Funeral Home, 17 W. Pultney Street in Corning, NY. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Friendship, NY on Monday, September 20th at 11am.
Memorials may be made in Mary's name to your local Salvation Army.
Carol L. Dworzack, 56, of Grand Island, died peacefully Thursday, September 9, 2010; survived by her father Jack A. (late
Doris) Randorf of Alden; beloved husband Steven of Grand Island; children Kristy A. (Jonathan) Snyder of Virginia, Kelly M. Stone of Batavia, David A.
of Grand Island; brothers Jeff (Patty) of East Aurora, John (Jamie) of Schenectady; mother-in-law Marian of Batavia; sister-in-law Sheila Craver of LeRoy; grandchildren Kayla A. & Benjamin T. Stone along with many nieces, nephews & cousins. Visitation 4-8 PM Monday, September 13 at the MICHAEL S.
TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC, 4120 W. Main St. Rd., Batavia, NY, 14020; (585) 343-7500 where a Celebration of Life Service will be at 7 PM. Flowers declined. Memorials to the family or Kenmore Mercy Hospital.
Richard J. Barter - Susan A. Barter
BARTER - Richard J. Barter & Susan A. Barter A Memorial Service will be held on September 11, 2010 for Richard J. Barter and Susan A. Barter at 2400 E. River Rd., Grand Island N.Y. at 1:30 PM by Pastor Lee Sweeney of Norwood N.Y. Susan and Richard married 52 years, passed away peacefully at their daughter Jacqueline and husband Bob's home in Norwood N.Y. , Susan January 10th and Richard March 8, 2010. Susan, born in Prague, Czechoslovakia, was a music teacher in the N. Tonawanda School District for 20 years before retiring in 2003. Susan was a Holocaust survivor from Theresienstadt and a original cast member of the performance "Brundabar:" Richard, born in Dexter N.Y., was a veteran of the Korean War and a math teacher in the Niagara Falls School District and an avid scuba diver. Richard is survived by brother Brad, sister Beverly and predeceased by brother Robert. Richard and Susan had four children, two predeceased Janet Morris, husband Jerry and Paul J. Barter; survived by Denise Styliades, husband Harry and Jacqueline Richard, husband Bob, along with five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Donations can be made in their honor to the Alzheimer's Association , American Cancer Society or Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley. They are deeply missed and may they Rest in Peace together the way they wanted it to be.
Donna E. McQuade
Donna E. McQuade's determined spirit entered this world in Hamilton, Ontario on November 3, 1942. On August 27, 2010 Donna left this earth and her loved ones behind and returned to the Lord's warm embrace. The eldest child of Truman and Mamie Grotz, she lived her early years on the banks of the Niagara River in Grand Island, NY, making cherished friends and nurturing her younger siblings. On June 15, 1968, Donna married her true love and best friend, Donald J. McQuade at Saint Steven's Catholic Church. Since 1986, she resided with her family in Destin, FL. A loving wife and mother, a doting grandmother and a friend to anyone with an open heart; she will be sorely missed and fondly remembered. Donna was preceded into Heaven by her parents, brother Rick, niece Meaghan, and nephews Rick and Rob. She carries on in the memory of her husband Don; their sons: Kyle, Corey, Sean and Ryan; daughter-in-law Amanda; brothers Randy and Tim and sister Elizabeth. She received immense joy from her three grandchildren: Elizabeth, Milo and Natalie, and touched the lives of countless family and friends who were fortunate in sharing their lives with her. A Reception in Donna's Remembrance will be held from 1-4 PM on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at the Hilton Sandestin Hotel, 4000 Sandestin Blvd. South, Destin, FL 32550 for all friends and family. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society or The American Heart Association are appreciated, along with your prayers and caring memories. Send condolences to: ddmcquade@aol.com
Barbara M. Cannon,
September 5, 2010, age 102, longtime Grand Island resident, born in Jarrow, England, wife of the late Gordon Cannon; sister-in-law of Gertrude (Cannon) Wilson; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, September 11 at 11:00 AM at Island United Presbyterian Church, 1822 Huth Rd., Grand Island. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to SPCA of Erie County, 205 Ensminger Rd., Tonawanda 14150.
Norman S. Matteson,
August 30, 2010, of Grand Island; husband of 67 years of the late Bertha Matteson; father of Elaine (Paul) Fields of Grand Island; grandfather of Allison (Jeffrey) Stravino of Grand Island, Meredith (Dean) Atkins of Concord, MA and Matthew Fields of Phoenix, AZ; great-grandfather of Jack and Ryan Stravino, and Caroline Atkins. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, September 4 at 10:00 AM at St. Stephen's Church, 2100 Baseline Rd., Grand Island, In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Grand Island Golden Age Center.
Lucy C. Hayes, August 20, 2010, of Grand Island, wife of Thomas Hayes; mother of Lauren and Shannon Hayes; daughter of the late Eugene and Elizabeth Breuer; sister-in-law of Daniel and Valerie Hayes, James and Theresa Hayes; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday, August 23 from 4-8 PM at the Kaiser Funeral Home, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, August 24 at 10 AM at St. Stephen's Church. Flowers gratefully declined, memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
Margaret Villano, an accomplished painter, retired art teacher and longtime Grand Island resident, died Monday, August 9, 2010 at the Riverwood Nursing Home on Grand Island. She was 93. See Buffalo News Obituary.
D. Jeanne McDougald,
August 9, 2010, formerly of Linwood Ave Niagara Falls, beloved wife of the late John E. McDougald, cherished mother of Donna Freeman of Corona del Mar, CA, Barbara (John) Wolff of New Hartford, NY and Jacqueline (Kevin) Brennan of Grand Island, loving grandmother of Peter and J. Taylor Freeman, Anthony, Dana and Lauren Brindisi, sister of Jacqueline Burton of St. Catherines, Ontario, predeceased by 2 brothers and 8 sisters, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday, August 12 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Kaiser Funeral Home 1950 Whitehaven Rd Grand Island. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 13 at 10AM at the Church Of The Advent 54 Delaware Rd Kenmore.
Boris Politziner,
86, Of Grand Island, August 5, 2010. Beloved husband of Doris (nee Georgi) Politziner; devoted son of the late Avrum Wolf and Celia (nee Rabinowitz) Politziner; loving brother of Rickley (late Stanley) Gertler and the late Marcus Gertler; dear uncle of Alan (Camille) Gertler, Glenn Gertler and Beth (Cal) Larson; dearest great-uncle of Carly and Courtney Gertler; cherished friend of John and Bridget Eichel and children, Al and Goldie Prame; also survived by relatives and friends. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service at Whitehaven Cemetery, East River Rd., Grand Island, on Monday, August 9 at 12 Noon. Mr. Politziner was a WW II Army Veteran and will receive full Military Honors.Arrangements by the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel).Online condolences may be made at www.lombardofuneralhome.com
Rev. Deacon Dorothy H Myers, July 6, 2010, of Grand Island. Beloved wife of the late Irving R. Myers; loving mother of Cynthia (Edwin) Nowicki, Norman (Gerri), David (Jayne) and Douglas (Pat) Theiss; also survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren; grandmother of the late Autum Theiss; daughter of the late George and Florence Clarke. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday August 14 at 11:00 AM at St. Martin-In-The-Fields Episcopal Church, 2587 Baseline Rd., Grand Island. Mrs. Myers was a retired Deacon from several churches in the area most recently St. Peters Episcopal Church, she was also a retired hospital Chaplain from Buffalo General, Roswell Park, Niagara Falls Memorial and Mt. St. Marys Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute or Hospice Buffalo.
Thelma "Honey” Austin Atkins,
July 1, 2010, of Grand Island. Memorial services will be held Friday, August 13, at 11 AM at St. Martin-In-The-Fields Episcopal Church, 2587 Baseline Rd., Grand Island. See
Thelma “Honey” Austin Atkins below.
Claire M. Wisnowski,
August 1, 2010, of Grand Island, wife of the late Anthony J. Wisnowski; mother of Anthony R., Thomas J. (Susan) and Douglas A. (Amy) Wisnowski; grandmother of Randy, Maryclaire, Adam, Samantha and Maxwell Wisnowski; sister of Karen (John) Kirby. Funeral Services will be private.
Diane M. Ciamaga, July 30, 2010, of Grand Island, wife of Ronald W. Ciamaga; mother of Laura (Brad) Sitler and Leigh Ciamaga; grandmother of Alexandra Sitler; sister of Carol (Kenneth) Majka; daughter of the late Al and Sophie Klaja. A private memorial Mass was held Monday. Any donations can be made in Diane's name to her favorite charity, Our Lady Of Victory 767 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna 14218. We worked with her, we played with her, we laughed with her, but most of all...we loved her. We are blessed to have had her in our lives.
Mary Anah "Mac" (nee Cummings) Fadum,July 31, 2010, of Grand Island, beloved wife and best friend of 63 years of Torgeir Fadum; cherished mother of Rori (Ralph) Scheffler, Torgeir G. (Susan), Peter (Kathe), Timothy, Mimi Fadum, Candy (Brian) Jones and Deborah (Bob) Full; the greatest yiayia to 13 grandchildren; loving sister of Nancy Atherton and the late Candace Cummings Starkweather; daughter of the late Guy and Elma Cummings. The family is most appreciative for all the support from neighbors and friends. Private family services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo.
Earl V. Marshall, went to be with his Lord July 27, 2010, of Grand Island, beloved husband of 58 years of Betty (Fose) Marshall; devoted father of Sharon (Rev. Kevin M.) Backus, Rick (Becky) Marshall and Wendy (Ron) Cook; cherished grandfather of Emily, James and Jenny Marshall, Jon and Kait Cook. Memorial services will be held Friday, July 30 at 7 PM at Bible Presbyterian Church, 1650 Love Rd., Grand Island.
Lester C. Webb,
July 25, 2010, of North Tonawanda, husband of 58 years of Joan A. (Meyer) Webb; father of Mary Beth (Dean) Nyberg, Rebecca (Bill Hewitt) Lucas and the late Susan Marranca; also survived by three granddaughters and three great grandchildren; brother of Esther Lozo, Henry Webb, Donald Webb, Shirley Smith, and the late Harold Webb, Emory Webb and Florence Winkelsas; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday, July 28 from 6-8 PM followed by funeral services at 8 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kenmore Mercy Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
James A. Worley III,
Grand Island resident for nearly 40 years, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010. In his eternal rest, he joins Gloria M. Worley, his lifelong love and high school sweetheart; father of James A. (Kathleen) Worley IV, Rosemarie (Joseph) Migliore, Diane T. Saari, Barbara (Daniel) Ratka, Linda (Brian) Werder, Lawrence (Lilianna), Jennifer and Amie (Stefan Lisowski) Worley; also survived by 14 grandchildren; son of the late Hildegard and James A. Worley II. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Kaiser Funeral Home, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island, where funeral services will be held Friday, July 30 at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Jim was an avid boater and captain of the Water Skee Doo's #I, II and III. An avid military history buff, he began his working years with Bell Aeronautics and volunteered with the Merchant Marines. A long term believer in the superiority of cats over dogs, he is also survived by his loving cat Thomasina.
Anne (nee Toth) Perkovich, July 21, 2010, of Grand Island, wife of the late Paul Perkovich; mother of Irene Smith, Joan (the late Roy) Burd, Peter (Colleen) and Paul Perkovich; grandmother of Diane Staub, Michael (Marsha) Mrkall, Patricia and Jessica Perkovich; great-grandmother of Michael, Milana and Micah Mrkall, great- great-grandmother of Michael and Ava Mrkall; aunt of Janet (the late Joe) Halota and Linda (Lenny) Herr; also survived by other nieces and nephews. Private funeral services were held at the convenience of the family.
Edward J. Pettinato, after a lengthy illness, July 22, 2010, of Grand Island. Born and raised in Old Forge, PA. Husband of the late Mary L. (McGowan) Pettinato; father of Mary Elizabeth (Timothy) Wellence; grandfather of Matthew, Sarah, Ryan and Amanda Pettinato; brother of Carl (Carol) Pettinato, Jr.; son of the late Jennie and Carl Pettinato, Sr.; also survived by beloved nieces, nephew and cousins. Friends may call Saturday, July 24 from 4-8 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. Funeral services will be held in Old Forge, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Mr. Pettinato was a retired construction superintendent and an avid cook.
Robert G. Clement,
July 18, 2010, of Grand Island. Husband of 63 years of Betty B. (nee Kamman) Clement; father of Melissa C. (Richard) Hill and Craig R. (Marilynn) Clement; grandfather of Richard and Travis Hill, John and Christopher Clement. Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 24 at 12 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo or Doctors Without Borders. Mr. Clement was a US Air Force Veteran and served in England during WW II.
John F. Costanzo, 50, of Olcott, NY, on July 17, 2010. Beloved husband of Suzann (Swift) Costanzo; son of Irene (Loria) Costanzo of Grand Island and late John "Jack" Costanzo; father of Anthony J., Christopher F., Jonathan M., Salvatore N. and Emma S. Costanzo; brother of Mark A. (Melissa) Costanzo of Richmond, VA, Christopher R. (Siobhan) Costanzo of Cedar Rapids, IA, Theresé M. (Timothy) Pangborn of Grand Island; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation Wednesday, July 21 from 1-4 & 6-9 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Rd., Niagara Falls, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10:00 AM at St. Stephen's RC Church, 2100 Baseline Rd., Grand Island. EVERYONE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment in St. Stephen's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Costanzo Children Scholarship Fund, c/o Ontario Shores Federal Credit Union, PO Box 9, Newfane, NY 14108.
See Buffalo News Obituary.
Elizabeth M. Ford,
of Grand Island, July 12, 2010, age 90, wife of the late Gordon; beloved mother of Sharon Labin (Frank Arcara); loving grandmother of Christopher (Beth) Labin, Scott Labin (Lisa Dugan) and Kevin Labin; fondest great-grandmother of Joshua, Katrina, Rebecca, Reena, Amanda and Alexis; predeceased by three brothers; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday, July 18 from 4-8 PM at the BURY & ROBERTS Funeral Home, 3070 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, July 19 at 9:15 AM from St. Andrew's Church, 1525 Sheridan Dr. (Please assemble at church) Entombment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association.
Emma E. (Wolfe) Perkovich, July 16, 2010, of Grand Island, dear wife of the
late George Perkovich, Sr.; beloved mother of Raymond Perkovich, Judith
(Michael) Jeffrey, Sharon (Dave) Goodison, Thomas (Lynn) Perkovich, Edith
(Scott) Bentley and the late George (survived by wife Nancy) Perkovich, Jr.;
also survived by 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren; daughter of
the late Merle and Pearl Wolfe. Friends may call Tuesday, July 20 from 4-8 PM at the
KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. Funeral services
will be private. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to
Hospice Buffalo.
Eleanor R. (Shivinsky) Kessler, July 13, 2010, of Grand Island. Beloved wife of 60 years of Theodore M. Kessler, Sr.; loving mother of Ted (Lisa) Kessler, Jr.; cherished grandmother of Christian Kessler; sister of Robert (Cathy) and the late Joe (survived by wife Alice) Shivinsky; sister-in-law of Maryanne (Don) Harter, Joan (the late Anthony) Gregory and John (Marylin) Kessler; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday, July 15 from 4-8 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, July 16 at 10 AM at St. Stephen's Church.
David J. Lautz,
July 13, 2010, of Grand Island. Husband of Lydia (nee Spilka) Lautz; father of David E. Lautz of New York City; brother of Ruth (the late Richard) Mullane of Clarkston, MI and the late Dionne Heuring; brother-in-law of Raymond and Marg Heuring; also survived by nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 17 at 11 AM at KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo.
Laurel Anne (nee Grabiec) Gibbs, July 10, 2010, of Grand Island, beloved wife of Richard Gibbs; loving mother of Kyle, Monya and David Gibbs; cherished grandmother of Xavier and Anabella; sister of Dr. Steven (Barbara) Grabiec, Lynn (John) Toner and Jill Bartos; also survived by nieces and nephews; daughter of the late Dr. Maximillian and Helen Grabiec. Friends may call Tuesday, July 13 from 4-8 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, July 14 at 10 AM at First United Methodist Church, 65 Main St., North Tonawanda. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo.
Paula W. (nee Warndorf) Brobeil, July 10, 2010, devoted mother of Michael R. (Michelle) Kempa and the late Paul A. Kempa; dear sister of Mary W. (late Bruce) Johnson, Ann W. (Francis) Brobeil, Helen W. (Mark) Caputi; aunt of Mark (Tonii) Caputi, Jr., Katherine A. Brobeil and the late Richard F. Brobeil; dearest friend of John and Pat Kaleta. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Tuesday, July 13 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 14 at 8;15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Amelia Church at 9:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Hospice Foundation of WNY.
Patricia M. (nee Manaseri) Piacente, July 4, 2010, of Grand Island, beloved wife of the late Andrew P. Piacente; loving mother of Nancy (Michael) LaJoie, Sue (Chris) Gizzo and the late Janet Piacente; cherished nanee of Aaron and Jason LaJoie, Joseph and Gianna Gizzo; daughter of the late Anthony and Bessie Manaseri; sister of the late Anthony (the late Annie) Manaseri. Friends may call Wednesday, July 7 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, July 8 at 10 AM at St. Stephen's Church. .
Mike Ralston, July 3, 2010, of Grand Island, brother of Liz (George) Snyder; uncle of David Snyder; son of the late John and Del Ralston; cousin of George Brown; beloved companion of Suzanne Kish; beloved friend of Carol Kish. Funeral Services will be private per Mike's request. .
Mia Rose Hurley,
the beloved daughter of Cara Hurley, died on Friday, July 2, 2010 in Sisters Hospital of Buffalo. Mia Rose was born in Buffalo, New York on March 29, 2010. Mia was the granddaughter of Judith (Bellavia) Hurley of Buffalo; great-granddaughter of Mary Bellavia of Wheatfield; niece of Michael and Tracy Hurley of Grand Island, Samuel Hurley of Buffalo and cousin of Anna Rose, Leah and Colin. She is also survived by several great-aunts, uncles and cousins. She was predeceased by her grandfather, Thomas Hurley. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-7 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, where Funeral Services will be held following the visitation at 7 PM. The interment will be private.
Thelma "Honey Austin" Atkins,
July 1, 2010, of Grand Island, wife of the late Lee Atkins; mother of Jacque (Christine) Austin, Cynthia (Edward) Zurek, Sueanne Miller, Resa (Michael) Beyer and Harriet (Frank) Zurek; step mother of Roger (Alma) Atkins and Sandra (Glenn) Noreen; also survived by 21 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren; sister of Raymond (Kathy) Hennessy, Marlene (Jim) Kirk and the late John V. Hennessy; daughter of the late John and Thelma Hennessy. Memorial Services will be held Friday, August 13, at 11 AM at St. Martin-In-The-Fields Episcopal Church, 2587 Baseline Rd., Grand Island. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo.
Francis "Sonny" Knowlton,
July 1, 2010, of Grand Island formerly of Hudson Falls, NY; husband of Lisa A. (Long) Knowlton; son of Marguerite Knowlton and the late Francis (survived by wife Beverly) Knowlton Sr.; brother of Scott (Dawn), Gergory, Lucinda and Melinda Knowlton, Nicolette (Ed) Martin, Edith (Mark) Pickard, Frank (Lisa), Ralph (Jeannie), Lenny and Tammy Juckett, and Stacy (Mike) Moak; also survived by many nieces and nephews, Friends may call Tuesday, July 6 from 6-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. Funeral services will be private.
