U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
KUD - Elisabeth Anne (Donovan) 9/13/2002
September 12, 2002, of Amherst, NY, formerly of Belmont, NY, age 48, wife of James Kud; mother of Jamie Lynn, Jennifer Anne and Patrick Todd Kud U.S.A.F of Dayton, OH; daughter of Jean (Peter) Gambino of Belmont, NY and the late William Donovan of Hornell, NY; sister of Roberta (Ted) Seeley of Belmont, NY, John (Ellen) Donovan of Arkport, NY, Susan (James) Rosenberger of Belmont, NY, Mary Frances Gambino (Robert Gerber) of Lake Park, FL, Daniel (Kathy) Gambino of Mt. Airy, MD and Peter (Nichole) Gambino of Hagerstown, MD; daughter-in-law of Irene (late John) Kud; sister-in-law of Timothy (Joanne) Kud, Gregory (Rosemarie) Kud and Janice Balsor of Cleveland, OH; also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews as well as five great-nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday 7-9 PM, Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst between Niagara Falls Blvd. and North Bailey where prayers will be offered Monday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Leo the Great Church at 9:15. A funeral luncheon will immediately follow the funeral Mass at the Holiday Inn, 1881 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst. Elisabeth was a member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church of Amherst and employed by M&T Bank for 10 years. She was a caring and selfless person. On-line tributes may be made to www.mem.com
MAIO - Virginia M. (nee Lamendola) 9/14/2002
September 13, 2002, beloved wife of the late Anthony N. Maio; dear mother of Carmelina M. (Alphonso) Salandra and Lu (Stephen) Quimby; loving grandmother of Lisa (Michael) Birnbaum, Tina Salandra, Eva Salandra and Anthony Quimby; great-grandmother of Ashley, Caroline and Leigh. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where Funeral Services will be held Monday at 9:30 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Blessed Sacrament Church (Claremont Ave.) at 10 AM.
KARCHAFSKE - Herman R. 9/14/2002
September 13, 2002, husband of the late Mathilda (nee Nowasell) Karchafske; father of the late Allen Geisler; grandfather of Allen Geisler and Charlene (Michael) Birmingham; great-grandfather of Heidi and Daniel Birmingham; brother of Irma (Denver) Heald. Friends received Monday 2-4 and 7-9 at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.), where services will be held Tuesday morning at 9:15. Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
MARSHALL - Hon. Frederick M. 9/12/2002 Of Orchard Park, NY. September 10, 2002. Beloved husband of Marjorie (Percival) Marshall; father of Philip M. (Cheryl), Paul A. (Lisa) and Frederick J. (Mary) Marshall; loving grandfather of David W., Wendy N., Katherine M., Frederick J. Jr., Jeffrey C. and Sarah M. The family will receive friends Friday 3-5 PM and 7-9 PM and Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., E. Quaker St. (Rte. 20A, one mile east of Rte. 219), Orchard Park. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday 1 PM in Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, Main and Center Sts., East Aurora. Friends invited. Memorials made to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 1600 Southwestern Blvd., West Seneca, NY 14224 or Erie County Bar Foundation, 438 Main St., 6th Floor, Buffalo 14202.
OFFERMANN - Elizabeth A. 'Betsy' 9/13/2002
Suddenly, September 11, 2002. Of Paonia, CO. Formerly of Buffalo, NY. Dearest daughter of Paul V. and Maryfrances B. Offermann; sister of Louise M. (Thomas) Bannigan of Houston, TX, Dr. Paul V. (Elizabeth) Offermann of Roanoke, VA and Peter F. (Lorraine) Offermann of Rochester, NY; also survived by four nieces and four nephews; dearest friend of Colin L. Kurtz of Paonia, CO. Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mark's RC Church Monday at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 23 Agassiz Circle, Buffalo 14214. Arrangements GEORGE J. ROBERTS & SONS FUNERAL HOME.
PARRY - Ronald A. 9/14/2002 September 11, 2002 of North Tonawanda; husband of Patricia (Farkas); father of Brenda (Ronald) Hoffman, Barbara (Michael) Samulski, William Parry and Robert (Nicole) Parry; also survived by six grandchildren, one great granddaughter and two sisters. Friends may call Sunday 4-8 PM at the WATTENGEL FUNERAL HOME, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, where services will be held at 8 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Gratwick Hose Co #6
SALLIE - Mitchell R. 9/14/2002
September 6, 2002, age 95, in Bunnell, FL, formerly of Buffalo, NY, husband of the late Gertrude T. (Ziolkowski); father of Theresa G. (Anthony) Litterio of Orlando, FL; grandfather of Tina (Michael) Kumiega of Ocoee, FL and Martin (Lee Ann) Litterio of Holland, NY; great-grandfather of Allison M. Joyce of Buffalo. Private funeral services were held at the family's convenience. Interment South Wales Cemetery.
