U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
MASLANKA - Edward R. 9/9/2002 September 8, 2002, beloved father of Mark, Don (Gail) and Gary (Kathy) Maslanka; grandfather of Jennifer, Cheryl, Kimberly, Jonathan and Katie; brother of Stella Dubiel and the late Joseph, Julia and Chester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday from St. Amelia's Church at 9 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Mr. Maslanka was a member of the Harvey D. Morin VFW Post and the Transport Workers Union Local #2020. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC.
MAZGAJEWSKI - Frances (nee Radecki) 9/9/2002
September 8, 2002, wife of the late Florian Mazgajewski; mother of Paul (Sharon), Lawrence (Nancy), Michael (Anna Likos) Mazgajewski; grandmother of six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; sister of Sophie (Eugene) Bernacki, Henry (Mildred) Radecki, the late Irene (late Frank) Okonjak and Victoria (late Vino) DuBois. Family present to receive friends Tuesday only from 2-4 and 7-9 at the PERNA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Margaret's Church at 9:30 AM. Interment St. Adalbert's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Frances' memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.
MEZGER - Barbara A. (nee Stumpf) 9/8/2002
September 6, 2002; beloved wife of the late Gustav 'Gus' Mezger; loving mother of Paul (Linda) Mezger and Cheryl (George) Pettitt; dear grandmother of Laura, Pam, Nick, Josh, Zachary and Melissa; survived by three great-grandchildren; sister of Judd (Clara) Stumpf, Carol (Bill) Reiger and Elaine Grinko; sister-in-law of Carl (Nancy), Lorraine and Judy Mezger; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft). Funeral services will be held at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 187 Southside Pkwy. on Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. Rev. Barbara Hulsing officiating. Private interment Acacia Park Cemetery.
MILLER - Floyd J. 9/9/2002 September 7, 2002, beloved husband of Eleanor A. (nee Gerber) Miller; dearest father of James F. (Claire) Miller and Linda A. (Bruce) Frost; loving grandfather of Sherry Lynn (Brian) O'Donnell, Bonnie Ann (Richard) Wisniewski, David J. Miller and Michael J. Miller; great-grandfather of Richard Wisniewski; brother of Louise Morrow, the late Margaret Long and John Miller. The family will be present on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ZURBRICK-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 5615 Broadway where Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in St. Matthew's Cemetery in Gardenville, NY. Friends invited.
OLEY - Edward T. 9/8/2002
Of Lancaster, NY. September 6, 2002. Beloved husband of Emily Oley; loving father of Joanne, Dolores (James Sr.) Java, Judy (Richard) Schanz; grandfather of Russell (Sun) Pelewinski, James Jr. (Amanda) Java, Joelle (Martin) Mendola; great-grandfather of Brian, Jonathan, Jake Pelewinski; brother of Norman (Alma) Oley and the late Joseph, Arthur and Jerome. Funeral from the funeral home of WENDEL & LOECHER INC., 27 Aurora St., Lancaster Tuesday at 9 AM and at Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 9:30. Donations may be made in Edward's name to the Hospice Foundation. Family present Monday 2-4 and 7-9.
ORLOSKY - Philip 9/9/2002
September 7, 2002, beloved husband of Mary J. (nee Simcisko); dear father of Dora (Richard) Rougeux, Kathleen (Timothy) Culp, Annette (Gary) Majchrzak; grandfather of Christopher, Cassandra, Heather, Patrick, Ryan and Alexander; brother of Madelyn (Mike) Sibo and Jean Rittenhouse. No prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated from SS. Peter & Paul Church, 86 Burlington Ave., Tuesday at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Philip, known for his love for his children, can be honored best by showing your love or doing something special for a child. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC.
OSTROWSKI - Daniel C. 9/8/2002
September 7, 2002; father of Linda (Anthony) Cooper, James (Tammy), John (Terrie) and Rebecca (Robert) Avery; brother of Leonard (late Theodosia) Ostrowski and Edward (Jane) Sharpe; also survived by ten grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 855 Englewood Ave., Monday from 3:00-7:30 PM, at which time funeral service will be held. Mr. Ostrowski was a member of Teamsters Local No. 375. Flowers gratefully declined. Gifts may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc.