Our Obituaries
William C. Cooley
May 7, 1931 - November 13, 2016
COOLEY - William C.November 13, 2016, beloved husband of the late Doreen and Peggy Cooley; dear father of William (late Joanie) Cooley, Susan(Michael) Pfalzer, Cathy Ann Baker and the late David Cooley; father-in-law of Sheyla Cooley; grandfather of 15 grandchildren and sixgreat-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 9:30 AM from St. Benedict's Church, Main at...
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Regina J. Wasilewski
October 8, 1925 - November 3, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home, Amherst, NY.
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Betty Jane Ensminger
July 10, 1942 - October 28, 2016
ENSMINGER - Betty Jane (nee Cohoon)October 28, 2016, beloved wife of 56 years of Robert Ensminger, Sr.; loving mother of Susan (Jerry) Granto, Robert Jr. and Patricia (Jeffrey) Curto; deargrandmother of Kaylee, Evan Zingaro, Sarah (Casey) Wisniewski, Conley (Hannah) Brodziak, Jessica (Jamie) Garrow and Nicole Curto; also survivedby four great-grandchildren; sister-in-law of James (Linda)...
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Patricia A. Schwert
April 9, 1951 - October 28, 2016
SCHWERT - Patricia A. October 28, 2016, daughter of the late Francis and Mary Measer Schwert; sister of Peg (Phil) Jenkins, James (Donna), Robert, Paul (Ellen); aunt of Laura (Matt) Przydzial and Rachel Jenkins; great-aunt of Annie and Hannah; niece of Father Don Measer; dear friend of Pearl Ford. Friends may call Tuesday 4-8 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd.,...
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Helen Mary Roche
January 28, 1925 - August 16, 2016
ROCHE - Helen M. (nee Miller)August 16, 2016. Wife of the late James W. Roche Sr.; beloved mother of Kathleen A. Roche (Delores Russell), Michael E. Roche, Margaret E. Roche and James W. Roche Jr.; sister of Loretta Miller, Cornelius F. Miller Jr. and the late Edward Miller and Charles Miller. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial from St....
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Frank Joseph Piscitello
July 27, 1936 - August 3, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home, Amherst, NY.
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Michael A. Tong
January 14, 1958 - July 27, 2016
TONG - Michael A. "Big Mike"July 27, 2016, age 58. Loving brother of Toby R. (Deborah "Twinkle"), Bonnie, Penny (A. Thomas) Jalosky and Terry (Carol Santangelo); son of the late Earl and Norma Tong; also survived by many loving family members and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at a date to be announced. Michael was an avid hunter, fisherman and motorcycle enthusiast. Michael was the...
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Madelene Stauring,SSJ
January 1, 1934 - June 26, 2016
SISTER MADELENE STAURING, SSJJune 26, 2016, daughter of the late Harold and Delia Stauring; sister of Donald (Lucy) and the late John, Edna DeForest, Cecilia Fulmer, Priscilla Trask, Flora Welk and Morris Stauring; survived by several nephews and nieces and Sisters in religious community. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at the Sisters of St. Joseph Clarence...
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April Louise Schmidt
April 8, 1951 - June 15, 2016
SCHMIDT - April L. (nee Messer)Suddenly June 15, 2016, beloved wife of Douglas Paul; daughter of late Lois L. and George F. Messer; dear sister of Suzan (Robert) McLaughlin, Pamela J. Davison, Mary Kay (Joseph) Rice, Joanne Messer, Carol (Douglas) Knapp, Diane L. (Christopher) Hooton and Betty Ann (Ronald) Daigler; also survived by 15 nieces and nephews and her beloved pet cat "Gumdrop". Friends...
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Dean Warren
December 11, 1956 - March 21, 2016
WARREN - DeanMarch 21, 2016, dear father of Dylan and Duane; dear son of Mary "Dolly" and the late David Warren; formerhusband of Donna Warren; brother of the late Donald (Marty) David "Harry" and Dennis Warren; survivedby nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to a Memorial Service at the DENGLER, ROBERTS,PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst, (between N. Bailey and...
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Robert Joseph Choboy
June 20, 1931 - March 6, 2016
CHOBOY - Robert J.March 6, 2016, husband of the late Jacqueline P.; dear father of Robert L. (Susan), Karen E. (Russell) Rizzo; deargrandfather of Russell J., Lindsey L. Rizzo, Robert, Alyssa and Abby Choboy; brother of Rosemary (Eric) Putnam and the lateDorothy (Adam) Moninski, Carl, Shirley (Raymond) McDonald, Betty and Mary. Friends may call Friday 4-7 PMat the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL...
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Jeanne Bona
October 4, 1924 - March 3, 2016
BONA - Jeanne R. (nee Bastedo)March 3, 2016, loving wife of the late Dominic Bona; mother of Elizabeth (James) McGoogan, Russell (Judy) Bona, Florence (Joseph) Pellerite, James Bona, Rosalie Bona and the late Sara Jeanne (Joseph) Szpylman; grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 9:30 AM at Christ the King Church, 30...
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John S. Bart
January 5, 1931 - January 28, 2016
BART - John S.January 28, 2016; husband of the late Mary K.; father of John C. (Lisa); grandfather of Laura and Jacob Bart; brother of Jean Adell Bart. Friends may call Sunday 2-5 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst (between N. Bailey and Niagara Falls Blvd.) Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial from Christ the King R.C. Church, Main St. at...
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Bruce G. Alesse
July 26, 1956 - November 28, 2015
ALESSE - Bruce G. November 28, 2015, son of Betty and the late Thomas Alesse; brother of Craig (Mary Jo Muse), Beth Alesse (David Bogumil), Matthew (Janina Legeza) and Daniel Alesse; uncle of Elizabeth, David, Michael, Matthew, Monica, Mark and Amanda. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 6-9 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst (between N. Bailey & Niagara...
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Harold J. Atwell
September 13, 1930 - November 7, 2015
ATWELL - Harold J., Jr. November 7, 2015,husband of the late Elaine (Eger) Atwell; father of Gerald C. (Mary) Ferringer and Maria (Henry Port) Staley; grandfather of Greg, Nanci Staley, Melinda (Joe)Burelson and Mary Uhl; greatgrandfather of two; brother of Jean M. (Frank) Zimmer, Karen (David) Bolewicki and the late John (Joyce) Atwell; also survived by many nieces and nephews. No prior...
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Richard A. Gray
June 10, 1963 - September 30, 2015
GRAY - Richard A.September 30, 2015, beloved son of Dolores and the late Richard Gray; loving companion of Cheryl Ellman; father of Samantha, Anthony and Conner;brother of Darlene and Robin Gray; dear friend of Kane. Friends may call Sunday 5-8 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME,2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst (between N. Bailey and Niagara Falls Blvd.), where a Memorial Service will follow...
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Eleanor J. Johnson
October 28, 1930 - September 26, 2015
JOHNSON - Eleanor J. (nee Verdi)September 26, 2015, wife of the late John Johnson; cherished mother of Leah (Thomas) Bieda, Theresa (Stanley)Simmons and the late Susan Johnson; beloved grandmother of Thomas (Linda) Bieda, Suzanne (Leonard)Pollard, Jessica and Andrew Smith; great-grandmother of Olivia; sister of Marie (Joseph) Dilimone, Wayne Verdi,Dolores (Thomas) Jankowski and the late Barbara...
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Francis Allen Scheda
December 4, 1931 - September 25, 2015
SCHEDA - Francis A.September 25, 2015, beloved husband of Ruth T. (nee Miller); dear father of Martha, Eric (Gina), Christopher (Pamela), Claudia and Karl Scheda; grandfather of seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brother of Robert Scheda. Friends may call Monday from 3-8 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd. (near Niagara Falls Blvd.). A Mass of Christian...
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Norma Margaret Tong
March 23, 1924 - September 22, 2015
TONG - Norma M. (nee Barr)September 22, 2015; devoted wife of the late Earl A. Tong; loving mother of Toby (Deborah "Twinkle''), BonnieTong, Penny (A. Thomas) Jalosky, Michael, Terry (Carol Santangelo) Tong; grandmother of Trevor, Spencer,Lindsay, Missy and April; also survived by seven great-grandchildren; sister of Donald (Jean), Shirley (Anthony),Mary (Kevin) and the late Glen, Robert, Eugene,...
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L. Mildred Spath
May 10, 1921 - September 10, 2015
SPATH - Luella Mildred (nee Haubeil)September 10, 2015, beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Spath; dear mother of Joseph (Deborah) Spath, Carolyn(Walter) Swanson and James (Janis) Spath; grandmother of Pamela Spath, Robert (Megan) Heppner, Christopher(Aki) Swanson, Lauren Hack, Stephen Spath, Michael Spath, Franklin Spath and Rebecca Spath; loving great-grandmotherof L.J., Ian, Aidan, Mason, Kaito...
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Willis Herbert Eiss
October 23, 1921 - August 15, 2015
EISS - Willis H. August 15, 2015, age 93, World War II veteran, beloved friend and father of Cynthia Aiken, Keith Hollis and Kenneth (Michele) Eiss; brother of Harvey (Dorothy) Eiss, Mary (Wink) White and the late Lenore "Dede" (late Francis) Marvin; also survived by a niece andnephews. Family will be present Sunday 1-4 PM, followed by Funeral Services, at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME...
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Joan A. Silver
February 3, 1932 - August 6, 2015
SILVER - Joan A. (nee Besstak)August 6, 2015, wife of the late Francis T. "Frank"; dear mother of Craig (Mary), Pamela, Brian, Kurt (Dena),Wendy (Kurt) Kline; also survived by 12 grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren; sister of RosemaryKlesty. Friends may call Friday, August 28, 4-7 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME,2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst (between N. Bailey & Niagara Falls...
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Mary S. Catania
August 14, 1943 - July 31, 2015
CATANIA - Mary S. (nee Zuber)July 31, 2015, loving wife of 50 years to Peter A. Catania; beloved mother of Kym Catania and Tami (Kurt Ailinger) Catania; sister-in-law of Anthony (Joni Davis) Catania and Mary (Kenneth Hufstater) Catania; aunt of Brian and Eric Hufstater and Jeanne (Charles) Harbin; great-aunt of Addy, Annie, Allie and Anderson Harbin. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-8 PM at the...
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Eileen V. Rubeck
December 24, 1921 - July 26, 2015
RUBECK - Eileen V. (nee Roll )July 26, 2015, beloved wife of the late Leo P. Rubeck; dear mother of Larry (Joyce) Rubeck, Karen (Steve) Kreil and Linda (Ed) Dudkowski; grandmotherof Chad Rubeck, Kathy Kreil, Kelly (Jeff) Cranfill, Sharon (Nick) Parini, Eric and Paul (Jackie) Dudkowski; great-grandmother of Brandon, Courtney,Emily, Grayson, Leo and Braelyn. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-8 PM...
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Marlene A. Ferullo-Hourihan
October 27, 1946 - June 23, 2015
FERULLO-HOURIHAN - MarleneJune 23, 2015. Wife of Michael P. Hourihan; mother of Derek (Kari), Jamie (Michelle) Christian (Traci) and Kreag (Therese) Ferullo; grandmother of Julia, Samuel, Joshua, Jonah, Norah, Sarah, Jacob, Nathaniel, Hannah, Michael, Abigail and Avery; daughter of Margaret and the late Dean Olsen; sister of Dean (Sandra), Michael, Andrew (Janine) and the late Scott Olsen....
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Lois H. DeVinney
January 25, 1928 - May 14, 2015
DeVinney - Lois (nee Hall)May 14, 2015, wife of the late Elton P.; dear mother of Gemma DeVinney (Paul Boymel) and Patricia DeVinney (Andrew Goldstein); grandmotherof Lee DeVinney-Boymel, Bennett Goldstein and Risa DeVinney; sister of Theodore Hall. No prior visitation.Services private. The family wishes to thank the staff at Tennyson Court and Elderwood at Amherst for their compassionatecare....
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Stanley Felix Murak
April 15, 1921 - April 29, 2015
MURAK - Stanley F. April 29, 2015,beloved husband of 70 years to Melania (Rzepka); dear father of Lawrence (Marilyn), Richard (Deborah), Paul (Mary Jo), Daniel (Peggy) Murak; alsosurvived by 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; brother of the late Helen Bernecki, Henry, Edward, John, Wanda Mekarski and Frederick.Friends may call Friday 4-8 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME,...
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Jane C. Hackney
September 5, 1934 - April 10, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home, Amherst, NY.
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Ralph Lee Hibbard
November 10, 1928 - March 23, 2015
Mr. Ralph Lee Hibbard, 86, of Snyder, New York passed away peacefully on March 23, 2015. Mr. Hibbard was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan and he proudly served for three years in the United States Coast Guard. Mr. Hibbard went on to serve fifteen years in the United States Army Reserve in Buffalo, New York. While serving in the Coast Guard, Mr. Hibbard met his wife, Sylvia (nee Smith)...
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Alfreda M. Nadel
March 9, 1927 - March 14, 2015
NADEL - Alfreda M. (nee Podlesinska) March 14, 2015, left this earth to join her beloved husband, the late Raymond Nadel; survived by her loving and devoted sister, Rita (Salvatore) Schillaci; predeceased by sisters, Helen (late Frank) Janas, Cecelia (late Edward) Serwicki; brothers, Matthew (late Frances), Hodala and Casimer Podlesinska; also survived by cherished nieces, nephews and great...
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Julia Feltz
October 14, 1921 - March 12, 2015
SISTER JULIA FELTZ SSJ -March 12, 2015, daughter of the late Henry and Augusta Fortman Feltz; sister of Alma (Elmer) Neuhaus andthe late Edith (Howard) Neuhaus and Ernest Feltz; survived by nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews. Noprior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at the Sisters of Saint Joseph Clarence ResidenceChapel, 4975 Strickler Rd., Clarence, Saturday at 1...
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Gloria A. Sartori
April 23, 1928 - March 2, 2015
SARTORI - Gloria A.March 2, 2015, daughter of the late Anthony and Carmela Sartori; sister of the late Rita (late Harold) Syracuse and the late Geraldine M. Sartori; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday, 3-6 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst (between N. Bailey & Niagara Falls Blvd.). Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian...
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Elizabeth June Swartz
September 2, 1917 - February 9, 2015
Swartz - Elizabeth June (nee Miller)Of Arcade, Born September 2, 1917. Passed away February 9, 2015; wife of the late Dr. Gordon Swartz; mother of Gary (Carol) Swartz and Karen (William) Root; grandmother of Derrick (Anne Marie) Swartz, Alyson (Donald) Molino, Jeffrey (Andrea) Root and Thomas (Amy) Root; also survived by eight great grandchildren; sister of the late Robert F. Miller, N. Francis...
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Alice M. Nicholas
July 30, 1928 - January 25, 2015
GOUVERNEUR- Mary "Alice" Nicholas, age 86, of Gouverneur, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County.Calling hours for Alice will be on Friday from 2-6pm at French Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Her funeral service will be on Saturday at 11am at the funeral home with Fr. Stephen Rocker of the St. James Catholic Church...
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David Harold Warren
March 8, 1948 - January 24, 2015
WARREN - David H. "Harry"January 24, 2015, son of Mary L. "Dolly" and the late David; brother of Donald (Marty), Dean (Donna) and the late Dennis Warren; survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst, Wednesday at 11 AM.
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Donald E. Eberle
December 30, 1929 - January 17, 2015
EBERLE - Donald E. January 17, 2015,husband of the late Gladys (Himmler) Eberle; loving father of Christy (Dane) Truesdell, Michael (Mary), David (Karen), Paul (June) Eberle, Rosemary (George) Roetzer and Carl (Victoria) Eberle; grandfather of 11; great-grandfather of three; brother of Lois (late Ed) Wnek and late Richard (late Virginia) Eberle. Family will be present on Wednesday from 4-8 PM at...
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Ronald P. Zaranski
August 7, 1949 - January 14, 2015
ZARANSKI - Ronald P.January 13, 2015, son of the late Paul and Margaret Zaranski; loving brother of Judith (late Tony) Montella, Margaret(Hubba) Frawley and Rosemary (Russell) Bagley; survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday2-4 and 6-8 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst. A Mass ofChristian Burial will be offered Monday, 9:30 AM, at St....
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Marie A. Lorenzo
January 10, 1933 - December 28, 2014
LORENZO - Marie A. (nee Corman) December 28, 2014, beloved wife of the late Vincent D.; dear mother of Michael, Vincent (Nancy) and Mark Lorenzo; dear grandmother of Vincent M. Lorenzo; sister of the late Lawrence (Betty) Corman, late Edward, late Richard (late Gertrude) and late William (late Betty) Corman. Friends may call Tuesday 1-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 2070...
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Sylvia C. Koo
October 15, 1922 - December 4, 2014
KOO - Sylvia C.December 4, 2014; wife of the late King; loving mother of Judy (late Jim) Forman, Margaret Ryan, John (Bella)Chu and the late Peter Koo; grandmother of Kali, Jason, Jamie. Friends may call Sunday 3-8 PM at the DENGLER,ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst (between N. Bailey and Niagara Falls Blvd.) wherefuneral will be held Monday at 10 AM. www...
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Elizabeth K. Eller
July 22, 1924 - November 16, 2014
ELLER - Elizabeth K. (nee Jensen)November 16, 2014, beloved wife of the late James E. Eller; loving mother of Jeffrey M., Mary E. (John) Glenn, Virginia A., James G. (Karen) andClaire J. (Barry) Lynch; survived by 13 loving grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; predeceased by five brothers and sisters. Friends may call Tuesday from 7-9 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert...
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Christine C. Krollman
December 8, 1922 - October 10, 2014
KROLLMAN - Christine C. (nee Torrell)October 10, 2014, wife of the late Robert C.; dear mother of Robert W. (Meredith), John C. (, Martha ) and the late Mary Lee; dear grandmotherof Caitlin, Allison, Clayton , Conner, Charlotte ; sister of John J. (Barbara) Torrell. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burialfrom St. Benedict R.C. Church (Main St. at Eggert Rd.),...
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Marylou Provino
March 17, 1933 - October 10, 2014
PROVINO - Marylou (nee Licata)October 10, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore P.; dear mother of Lisa (David) Tolnay, Michele (Donald) Covert and Paul Provino; also survived by four grandchildren and one greatgrandchild; sister of Rosalind (Joseph) Gervase and the late Theresa Special. Friends may call Sunday 4-8 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst....
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Robert Klein
October 5, 2014
KLEIN - Robert G.October 5, 2014, beloved husband of Audrey Ross-Klein and the late Irene Klein (Cassert); loving fatherSusan, Peter (Ann Smith) Klein, Keyna (Mark) Chertoff, David (Harriet Jaffe), Nancy (Stephen) Grande, stepfather ofAmy Riedel and Joseph (Caryn) Ross; survived by 14 loving grandchildren; brother of the late Dorothy Quinn,William, Marjorie and James Klein. Friends may call...
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Gary Thomas Emminger
November 13, 1955 - September 4, 2014
EMMINGER - Gary T.September 4, 2014, husband of Melinda (Drescher); father of Matthew, Ashley (Adam) Niziol; brother of Denise(Preston) Colangelo, Clifford (Donna), Lisa (William) Gearhart; son-in-law of George Drescher; brother-in-law ofMichael and Raymond Drescher; son-in-law of George (Mary) Drescher. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attenda Memorial Mass from St. Amelia RC Church,...
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William Jurchesen
July 21, 1924 - July 16, 2014
JURCHESEN WilliamJuly 16, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Jean Jurchesen (Faude). Loving father of Patricia (Michael) Eimer, Linda Mitchell, Diane Bell, and Laurie Jurchesen. Dear grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 7 greatgrandchildren. William was a WWII Veteran and Post Commander of theAmerican Legion Post #708. Family will be receiving friends Saturday from 4 - 6PM at the Dengler Roberts...
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Imre Magos
April 29, 1936 - June 25, 2014
MAGOS - Imre June 25, 2014, son of the late Joseph and Maria Magos; loving companion of Diane C. Kosbob. Friends may call Monday 9-10 AM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst where a Funeral Service will follow at 10 AM.
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Loretta E. Pastore
June 11, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home, Amherst, NY.
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Estelle Novitsky
August 26, 1919 - May 24, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home, Amherst, NY.
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Sylvia J. Santo
November 14, 1944 - May 19, 2014
SANTO - Sylvia J.May 19, 2014, beloved daughter of the late Zigmond and Mary Santo; dear sister of Gloria J. Santo; also survivedby her family at People Inc. Sylvia was loved by all who knew her. Friends may call Thursday 1-5 PM at the DENGLER,ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., (near Niagara Falls Blvd.). A Mass of Christian Burial will becelebrated Friday at 9 AM at St. Amelia's...
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James L. Fox
March 23, 1933 - May 10, 2014
FOX - James LeeMay 10, 2014, beloved companion for many years to Jackie McDonald; dear father-in-law of Deborah McDonald (Chris Kirk); grandfather of Jenna R. McDonald and Haley Kirk. Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst, Wednesday at 11 AM. Jim served in the U.S. Marine Corps Special Forces during the Korean War, an...
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Michael T. Curry
September 20, 1946 - April 14, 2014
CURRY - Michael T.April 14, 2014, beloved husband of Shirley A. Curry (nee Dombrowski); dear father of Michelle (Joseph)Rymarczyk and Michael T. (Stephanie) Curry; grandfather of Thomas, Casey, Lucy and Michael "Mickey Finn;" brother of James (Barbara), Patrick (Molly) and the late Daniel Curry; son of the late Stanley and Rosemary Curry. Friends may call Monday 4-8 PM at DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA...
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Thomas F. Manning
July 21, 1922 - March 8, 2014
MANNING - Thomas F.March 8, 2014, beloved husband of Rita (nee Macro) Manning. Tom will be dearly missed by his family and golfing buddies. No prior visitation. Memorial Service will be held Tuesday 9:15 AM at St. Leo the Great R.C. Church, 885 Sweet Home Rd., Amherst. As a United States Marine, Tom participated in action against the enemy at Iwo Jima. Online condolences at www...
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Raffaela L. Cannizzaro
March 21, 1923 - March 7, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home, Amherst, NY.
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Richard W. Glatz
June 15, 1928 - October 2, 2013
Glatz, Richard W. "Dick"October 2, 2013, after a long illness; beloved husband of Beatrice Glatz (nee Lippert); loving father of AnnMarie and Robert Michael (Jennifer) Glatz; devoted grandfather of Claire Elizabeth (Daniel) McKenney andMichael Andrew Glatz; proud greatgrandfather of Kai William McKenney; son of the late Robert W. and Mary P.Glatz; brother of Francis (late Jeanette),...
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Arthur C. Schaeffer
June 8, 1928 - September 3, 2013
Arthur C. Schaeffer, an educator in television production, died Tuesday in his Town of Tonawanda home after a short illness. He was 85.Born in Buffalo, Mr. Schaeffer graduated from Kenmore High School in 1944 and enlisted in the Marines during World War II. In 1953, he received a bachelor's degree in drama and speech from the University at Buffalo and married the former Lucille Jesell.He began...
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Paul O. Zwirlein
June 30, 1917 - July 3, 2013
ZWIRLEIN - Paul O. July 3, 2013, age 96, beloved husband of the late Helen E. Zwirlein and Shirley A. (Emminger) Zwirlein; dearest father of the late Deborah E. (Martin) Mallicoat; loving stepfather of Denise (Preston) Colangelo, Gary (Melinda) Emminger, Clifford F. (Donna) Emminger and Lisa (William) Gearhart; step-grandfather of seven and stepgreatgrandfather of four; brother of Rita (late John...
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Joseph R. Francescone
June 4, 1918 - June 5, 2013
FRANCESCONE - Joseph R. "Drake" June 5, 2013, beloved husband of the late Dolorita Gallagher Francescone; dear father of the late Drake M. Francescone. Friends may call Friday 5-8 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst (between Niagara Falls Blvd. and Bailey). A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Saturday at 9:30 AM at St. John the Baptist Church,...
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Peter F. Coit
November 2, 1923 - September 24, 2012
COIT - Peter F.September 24, 2012, husband of the late Jeanne Coppins; dear father of Karen (Mark) Wozniak, Pamela (Michael) Morphis andthe late Peter F. Coit Jr. (Marcia); grandfather of Peter F. III, Christopher Coit, Dominique Morphis, Carrie and the late Alex Wozniak; great grandfather of Peter F. Coit, IV & Trevor Coit predeceased by 4 brothers and sisters; long time companion of Gloria...
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Frank L. Stelley
January 17, 1915 - March 26, 2012
STELLEY - Frank L. "Bud"March 26, 2012, beloved husband of the late Roberta "Bobbie"; dear father of Brian (Michele); dearestgrandfather of Nicole Stelley and Jodi (Ryan) Ceroky; brother of the late Robert and Margaret. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Benedict's R.C. Church (Main St. and Eggert Rd.) Saturday at 10:00 AM. Memorials may be made...
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Russell E. Speich
September 27, 1928 - February 26, 2012
SPEICH - Russell E. February 26, 2012,beloved husband of Marilynn E. (Schleicher) Frainier Speich; father of the late Richard Speich; grandfather of KevinSpeich; step-father of Denise, Michelle, Janine, Lisa and Robin; step-grandfather of nine; brother ofMarilyn Allenbach, Betty Arbogast and the late Edward, William, Robert and Kenneth. No prior visitation. Friendsare invited to attend a memorial...
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Asa F. Mckinnis
May 16, 1927 - January 15, 2012
Asa F. McKinnis, a retired Lancaster teacher, died Sunday in his Amherst home after a brief illness. He was 84. Born in Westfield, he was a graduate of Westfield Academy and served in the Navy in 1945-46. He attended Buffalo State Teachers College and the University of Buffalo, receiving his master's degree in education. Mr. McKinnis began his career as a teacher on the Cattaraugus Indian...
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Angelo C. Sorrento
November 27, 1925 - November 2, 2011
SORRENTO - Angelo C. November 2, 2011,beloved husband of Mildred Marchinda; dear father of Maria Guenther, Richard A. (Audrey) Sorrento; grandfather of David,Michael Guenther (Kristina Houlahan), Brendan and Corey Sorrento; brother of the late Vito, Rosario, Vincent, Louisand Charles. Friends may call Sunday 4-8 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 2070 EggertRd., Amherst (between N....
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Genevieve Maliszewski
January 26, 1927 - October 25, 2011
Arrangements under the direction of Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home, Amherst, NY.
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Alice B. Lenz
April 8, 1922 - October 25, 2011
LENZ - Alice B. (nee Ford) October 25, 2011, beloved wife of the late John M. Lenz Sr.; loving mother of John (Carolyn) of Davis, CA and Raymond (Laurie) Lenz; sister of Barbara Checca and the late Jacqueline Paul; sister-in-law of Carol Houck; stepgrandmother of Amy, Dina and Sara and stepgreat-grandmother of Brenna. Friends may call Thursday 6-9 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME,...
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Dorcas J. Pearce-Reister
November 12, 1952 - October 25, 2011
REISTER - Dorcas J.(nee Pearce)Suddenly October 25, 2011; wife of the late George Reister; daughter of Bernice "Skip" and the late EdwardC. Pearce; sister of Judy E. (Howard) Shaw, Jeff E. (Ann) and Jay E. Pearce; aunt of Jennifer Priebe, Ellen (Justin)Katz, Laura and Jeffery T. Pearce. No prior visitation. Funeral services will be private. Online tributes may be sent towww...
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Paul B. Kohl
January 30, 1922 - October 19, 2011
KOHL - Paul B. October 19, 2011,beloved husband of Kathleen (Buchinger); dear father of Noel (late Richard) Jeitler, Joseph, Paul A. (Elizabeth), SusanGrimm and Anne M. Kohl; also survived by 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brother of thelate George (Irene), late Francis (late Lalah), late Leona (late Albert) Adrian and the late Justin (Marguerite) Kohl.Friends may call Friday 2-4...
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Loise H. Frey
August 7, 1922 - October 17, 2011
FREY - Loise H. (nee Herrmann)October 17, 2011 beloved wife of the late Charles L.; dear mother of Ronald C. (Rena) and Kathleen (George) Pietka;grandmother of Michelle (Shawn) Atkins, Robert Frey, Andrew and Michael Pietka; great-grandmother of Devon,Veronica, Haily and Colin; sister of Janette Graczyk, Richard (Betty) and Robert (Barbara) Herrmann. Friendsmay call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the...
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Esther E. Stark
January 23, 1926 - October 15, 2011
STARK - Esther E. (nee Spence)October 15, 2011, beloved wife of the late Bruce E. Stark; dear mother of Barry E. (Sophia) Stark; grandmotherof Angela M. (Rob Hess) Stark; sister of Ora (late Lawrence) McGinty and the late Verna Spence and FrederickSpence; sister-in-law of Ginny Spence. Friends may call Tuesday from 7-9 and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM atthe DENGLER, PERNA, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME,...
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Arthur J. Foster
February 13, 1938 - October 8, 2011
FOSTER - Arthur J.October 8, 2011; beloved husband of Judy I. (nee Caplan); dear father of Steve, Jon, Cindi and the late JeffreyFoster; grandfather of Misti, Andrew, Brandon and the late Samantha Jo; great-grandfather of David and Jayson;brother of Charles (Betty) Foster, Lea (Ron) VanEtten, Jodie (David) Edsall, Marie (Ray) Stafford and Lynda Foster.Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at...
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Gloria M. Simonsen
November 23, 1923 - September 15, 2011
SIMONSEN - Gloria M. (nee Russo )September 15, 2001, beloved wife of the late Arnold C.; dearest mother of Linda E. (Gary M. ) Sullivan and WilliamA. (Sylvia) Simonsen; dear sister of Florence Rupper, William (Marsha) Russo and the late Arnold Russell andAnthony Russo; sister-in-law of Bettye Russell, Marion Dykstra and Rosemary Simonsen; survived by many lovingnieces and nephews and her beloved ...
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Leo Townsell
September 10, 1929 - August 23, 2011
Leo TownsellAugust 23, 2011, beloved husband of Aileen (nee Horan); loving father of John W., Mark I. (Joanne Thang), Kevin M. (Kathleen), Brian J. and Tricia A. Townsell; dearest grandfather of Christopher (Dawn), Courtney (Christopher), Andrew, Leo K., Nick, Tomothy, Jennifer and Ryan Townsell; dear great-gradfather of Grace and Jack; brother of Sr. Dorothy Townsell, BVM, Catherine (Don)...
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Anne M. O'connor
December 27, 1928 - August 23, 2011
O'CONNOR - Anne M. (nee Horan) August 23, 2011, beloved wife of the late Francis V. O'Connor; dear mother of James S. (Lois), Maura A. (Nigel Briggs), Colleen M. (James) Hettich, Shaun F. (Cara), Molly A. (David) Schultz, Siobhan M. (Christopher) Costanzo and Patrick D. O'Connor; also survived by ten grandchildren; sister of John J. Horan, Barbara Horan, Aileen Townsell, Esther Rae, Michael Horan...
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David J. Zimmerman
October 17, 1935 - August 22, 2011
ZIMMERMAN - David J. August 22, 2011. Loving husband of Frances (nee Meyers) Zimmerman; dear father of Kathleen (James) Krolczyk; grandfather of Benjamin and Ann Marie Krolczyk. David was predeceased by four brothers, and is survived by special nieces and nephews. Family present Wednesday and Thursday from 4 - 8 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst where...
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Frances Yule Reich
June 16, 1931 - August 18, 2011
REICH - Frances Yule August 18, 2011. Wife of the late Richard H. Reich; mother of Sue Astrup, Richard MacDonald, Paula MacDonald, Tina L. Reich and Margaret C. Coffed; grandmother of Keith MacDonald, Anthony and Jennifer Astrup and Paige Coffed; also survived by four great-grandchildren. Friends may call Saturday 10-12 noon at DENGLER roberts perna funeral home, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst where...
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Julian Connor Mccann
August 28, 1995 - July 31, 2011
Mccann - Julian Connor July 31, 2011, age 15, after a courageous battle with leukemia, loving son of Patrick and Coleen (nee Kelly) Mc-ann; dear brother of Zachary Grinker, Alex, Kelsey and Seth McCann; Julian is also survived by numerous aunts,uncles, cousins and special friends. Family present Wednesday from 4-8 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, (2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst). A Mass...
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James J. Mastrodicasa
September 6, 1943 - July 12, 2011
Mastrodicasa, James "Peepers" age 67, July 12, 2011Loving husband of Mary Mastrodicasa and the late Kathleen (nee Fieramusca). Dear father of John (Melissa), Christopher (Brenda Kemen) Mastrodicasa and Fred (Sherry Dooley) Constantino, cherished grandfather of John, Vincenzo, Cathleen Mastrodicasa, Cassandra, Jessica, Fred and Matthew Costantino. Dear brother of Susan (Richard) Shutts and also...
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Mary F. Morrissey
September 22, 1930 - July 2, 2011
SISTER MARY F. MORRISSEYSSJ -July 2, 2011, daughter of the late James and Mary Morrissey; sister of Noreen (Paul) Rhinehart; sister-in-law of Robert Simon; aunt of James Morrissey. No prior visitation. Prayers will be offered Thursday evening at 6:30 PM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from the Sisters of Saint Joseph Clarence Residence, 4975 Strickler Rd., Clarence, Thursday at 7 PM.In...
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Julia V. Perry
December 16, 1916 - July 1, 2011
PERRY- Julia V. (nee Yedlosky) July 1, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Perry; dear mother of Sandra Perry of McLean, Virginia, Judith (James) Cagney and David (Ann) Perry; grandmother of Suzanne (Daniel) Stein, Julie (Richard) Williamson, Adam (Lori) and Michael Perry; great grandmother of Alex and Maxwell Williamson and Emily and Claire Perry. The family will be present on Tuesday 4-7 PM...
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Mary Louise Pepe
September 10, 1919 - June 28, 2011
PEPE - Mary Louise (Trueba) June 25, 2011, beloved wife of the late Albert F.; loving mother of Jane (Jeff Adams) of St. Helena, CA, Thomas (Donna) of Morristown, NJ, James (Gail) of Eden, NY and Mark of Phoenix, AZ; dear grandmother of Jennifer Pedicone, Kimberly, Jonathan and Christopher Pepe; great-grandmother of Brian Pedicone; sister of the late John Trueba. Friends may call Friday 2-4 PM at...
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Betty M. Crickard
October 9, 1919 - June 21, 2011
CRICKARD - Betty M.(nee Madley)June 21,2011. Beloved wife of the late John W. "Jack" Crickard; dear mother of Kipp L. (Priscilla) Crickard; dearestgrandmother of Darcy and Kara Crickard; beloved sister of the late Edward J. Madley. No prior visitation. A MemorialService will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 4007 Main St., Eggertsville at a later date. Flowers gratefully declined.If desired,...
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Anna T. Hearn
October 28, 1913 - June 17, 2011
HEARN - Anna T.R. (nee Rosenecker)June 17, 2011, beloved wife of the late, Bernard Hearn; dear sister of the late Charles (late Mildred), Arthur (late Elizabeth) Rosenecker, Cecelia Rosenecker, Margaret (late George) Franks and Malachi Rosenecker; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present Monday from 7-9 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, (2070 Eggert Rd.,...
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Eunice L. Fenter
September 24, 1931 - May 28, 2011
FENTER, Eunice L. (nee McDougall) of Williamsville, 79, born in Wakaw, Saskatchewan, Canada went to be with God peacefully May 28, 2011 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital after a short illness.Beloved wife of the late Allan E. Fenter, dear Mother of Lynn Zee, Craig and Mark (Kim). Devoted grandmother to Erin, Jessica, Maxwell, Samantha, Allison, Kelli and Julie. Sister of Babe Gillen, Bernie...
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Frances Shaw
August 2, 1912 - May 27, 2011
SHAW - Frances (Maraschiello)May 27, 2011, wife of the late John Shaw; mother of Anthony (Dorothy) Dispenza; grandmother of Toney (Terri) Dungan; predeceased by five brothers and sisters; survived by several nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial from Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church, 263 Claremont Ave, Kenmore, Wednesday 9:30 AM. Online...
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M. Claudia Malenga
December 18, 1921 - May 19, 2011
SISTER M. Claudia Malenga SSJ - May 19, 2011. Daughter of the late Frank and Amelia Kerquer Malenga; sister of Eugene and Lorraine Malenga; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday 2-5 PM at the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Clarence Residence, 4975 Strickler Road, Clarence, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Saturday at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...
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Judith Mettlin
February 26, 1944 - May 6, 2011
Arrangements under the direction of Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home, Amherst, NY.
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Mary Cecilia Henry
December 31, 1913 - April 26, 2011
SISTER MARY CECILIA HENRYSSJ -April 26, 2011, daughter of the late William and Mary Casey Henry; predeceased by brothers and sisters; survivedby nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 2-5 PM at the Sisters of Saint Joseph Clarence Residence,4975 Strickler Rd., Clarence where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Thursday at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers,memorials may be made to the Sisters...
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Carole A. Kane
October 11, 1935 - April 25, 2011
KANE - Carole A. (nee Allen)April 25, 2011; sister of Patricia (Robert) Murphy, Susan (John) Bechtel, Kathleen (late James) Weinreber; alsosurvived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 4-7 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNAFUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst (between N. Bailey and Niagara Falls Blvd.) where funeral will beThursday at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Online...
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Theodore J. Monkelbaan
April 18, 1922 - April 16, 2011
Theodore J. MONKELBAANMONKELBAAN - Theodore J. April 16, 2011, husband of the late Frances Monkelbaan; loving father of Donna M. (Gary) Lindner and Brian D. (Brenda) Monkelbaan; grandfather of Jacob, Matthew (Kirsten) and Jonathan; brother of Anne (Robert) Ballard and the late Doreen, Thomas and Joseph. Friends may call Monday 3-7 PM at the DANZER, DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 5363 Genesee...
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Grace Kainz
April 25, 1917 - April 5, 2011
KAINZ - Grace (nee Macro) April 5, 2011 beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Kainz; dear mother of Katherine Kainz (Gary Wick) and Louis Kainz; grandmother of Ivan (Betsy) Kainz and Carmen Kainz Wick; sister of Rita (Thomas) Manning and the late Anthony and Louis Macro. Friends may call Thursday April 14 from 5-8 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd. (between Niagara Falls...
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Earl W. Rohl
May 2, 1928 - February 27, 2011
Arrangements under the direction of Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home, Amherst, NY.
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John J. Nicholas
August 8, 1960 - February 15, 2011
John J. Nicholas - February 15, 2011Funeral Services for John J. Nicholas 50 of McKinney Texas and formerly of Gouverneur, New York were held Saturday February 19, 2011. John fought a hard battle with cancer but in the end God wanted him ofr more important things. Mr. Nicholas died February 15, 2011 in Texas.Born on August 8, 1960 he was the son of Richard and Alice Nicholas.He was in the sign...
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Mary R. Marchese
December 3, 1916 - February 11, 2011
MARCHESE - Mary R.February 11, 2011 at age 94, wife of the late Dan Marchese; mother of John S. "Jack" Lonergan; sister of the late Michael Rotola, Ann O'Connell; grandmother of Bridget, Megan, Kaitlin; also survived by two great-grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 PM at the DENGLER ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Road, Amherst (between N. Bailey and Niagara Falls Blvd.) where...
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Emmett L. Reilly
May 26, 1960 - February 7, 2011
Emmett L. REILLY REILLY - Emmett L. Died peacefully at age 50 on February 7, 2011, loving and devoted husband of Ruth O'Dell Reilly for 27 years; very proud father of Jessica R. Reilly and Brett M. Reilly; loyal son of Wayne and Helen (Cardina) Reilly; brother and friend to Patrick (Maureen), Kevin Duke, Neil (Louette) and Dennis (Denise). He was blessed with and enjoyed his many nieces and...
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Irving J. Thiel
March 28, 1927 - February 3, 2011
THIEL - Irving JFebruary 3, 2011, beloved husband of Josephine (nee Diodato); dear father of Joseph R. and David L. Thiel; also survived by several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., (between Bailey and Niagara Falls Blvd.). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 9:15 AM at St....
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Virginia M. Troy
June 30, 1924 - January 26, 2011
January 26, 2011. Wife of the late William; sister of Frank (Shirley) Wozniak and the late Adam Wozniak and FlorenceStankewich; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 6-8 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst, between N. Bailey and Niagara Falls Blvd. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday from St. Benedict's R,C....
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