U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
GALEZIOWSKI - John A. 'Moe' 9/14/2002
Of Niagara Falls, September 12, 2002, husband of Elinor (Perno) Galeziowski; father of Catherine (Michael) Murray of Hamburg, John (Jane) Galeziowski of Tampa, FL, Mary Ann (James) Craw of Orchard Park, Sandra Galeziowski of Niagara Falls, Andrea (Mark) DiMatteo of Chandler, AZ and Andrew (Angela) Galeziowski of Norcross, GA; grandfather of Cristin Murray, Patrick Murray, Kelsey Craw, Matthew Craw, Angela DiMatteo and Michael DiMatteo; brother of Nellie Kufta of Uniotown, PA, Louise Volponi of McKessport, PA, Eleanor Higinbothom of Grindstone, PA and the late Helen Bentley, Edward Galeziowski and Mary Miller. Friends may call 7-9 PM Sunday and 2-4 and 7-9 PM Monday at the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM in St. John de LaSalle Church. Entombment in Gate of Heaven Mausoleum.
GORHAM - Mary (Budik) 9/14/2002
Of Orchard Park, NY, September 13, 2002, beloved wife of the late Nathaniel Gorham; loving mother of Grace, Katherine, Nathaniel (Janalin), and the late Madge Gorham; cherished grandmother of Toby and Andrew J. Bonerb, Nathaniel Gorham IX, Anita and Salvatore DiNitto. The family will receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Services from the funeral home Monday 8:45, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity of Our Lord Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Memorials made to Habitat for Humanity.
JOENSEN - Mark Peter 9/14/2002
Of Huntersville, NC, formerly of Lackawanna, Suddenly, September 10, 2002, husband of Cynthia (Petkovsky) Joensen; father of Daniel, Alex and Ellie Joensen; son of John and Patricia (Shanley) Joensen; brother of Molly (Jack) Kirchberger; son-in-law of John and Eleanor Petkovsky; brother-in-law of Kathleen (Michael) Petkovsky-Terrey, Thomas (Kim) and Julie Petkovsky; uncle of Kyle and Emily Kirchberger, John, Jacob, Sarah and Samuel Petkovsky. Visitation Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the NORMAN E. GANNON & SONS, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 1075 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna (824-4000). Friends are invited to join the family at Our Lady of Victory Basilica for the Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Mark was active at Our Lady of Victory, being a member of the Parish Council, CYO, and coach for the elementary school basketball team; also coach for the Boys Assn. Little League. Memorials may be made to the Mark P. Joensen Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Julie Petkovsky, 228 Ludel Terrace, Lackawanna, NY 14218.
McLELLAN - David S. 9/14/2002
September 12, 2002. Dearest father of Cathy (Mark) Kehl, Karen (Mike) Englese and Mark T. McLellan. Dear grandfather of David R. Kehl. Son of the late Roy J. and Hazel (nee McFarland) McLellan. Brother of Roy (Cathy) McLellan, Ruth (Jack) Cole and Carol Holt. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC, 8440 Main Street (near Harris Hill Rd) where funeral services will be held Monday at 11 AM. Friends invited.
MURPHY - Robert A. 9/14/2002 Of Orchard Park, NY, September 13, 2002; beloved husband of Joan E. (nee Guariglia); dearest father of Paul (Kathleen) Murphy, Elaine (Edward) Leppien and Lynda Murphy; cherished Poppi of Laura, Rachel and Ryan Murphy and Emily and Erin Leppien; brother of John (Edna) and Joseph (Mary) Murphy and Alice (Richard) Thavis; also survived by several nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial Mass Monday morning at 9:30 at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 4928 Seneca St., West Seneca. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC.
NEUNDER - Frances C. (Achatz) 9/14/2002
September 13, 2002, wife of the late Frederick J.; dear mother of Grace E. (Roger) Little, Marilyn A. (Neil) McMahon, F. Paul (Patricia M.) Kisiel-Neunder and W. Gary (Louise) Neunder; also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister of Anne Montesano. Friends may call Sunday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER AND ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME ROLLING CHAPEL, 3000 Delaware Ave, Kenmore, where prayers will be offered Monday at 10:15, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Christopher's Church at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
NEWTON - Dorothy A. (nee Kellogg) 9/14/2002 of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest August 10, 2002; beloved mother of Constance and Daniel Newton; loving daughter of the late Howard D. and Lorraine (nee Peacock) Kellogg; dear sister of Douglas Kellogg; also survived by relatives and friends. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service in Griffins Mills Lutheran Church, West Falls Rd., (West Falls, NY) on Saturday morning (September 21) at 10 o'clock. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME.
