U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
KLAIBER - Howard F.
5/24/2003
May 23, 2003, age 88, beloved husband of Virginia D. (nee Clark) Klaiber and the late Dorothy (nee Yeates) Klaiber; son of the late Christian and Frieda (nee Harder) Klaiber; brother of the late Herbert, Laverne, Milton, Sylvester Klaiber and Elnora Hewson; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Saturday 3-7 PM and Sunday 2-7 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner Hopkins) where Funeral Services will be held Monday morning at 11:00 AM. Friends invited. Private interment in North Ridge Cemetery, Cambria, NY. If desired, memorials may be made to Beechwood Continuing Care, 2235 Millersport Hwy., Getzville, NY 14068.
KRAKOWIAK - Regina H. (Bakowski)
5/25/2003
May 23, 2003, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late Casimer S. Krakowiak; dearest mother of Robert C. (Sandra) Krakowiak; dear grandmother of Michelle and Lisa; sister of Aloysius (late Alice) Bakowski, late Tessie (late Anthony) Smaczniak, Emily (late Casimer) Marek, Frank (late Bernice), Walter Bakowski; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Tuesday at 8:45 and in St. Stanislaus Church at 9:30. Family present Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9. Mrs. Krakowiak was a member of the St. Stanislaus Seniors Sunshine Club, Sacred Heart Society and Rosary Society.
MOCERI - Rev. August
5/25/2003
Age 90, of Amherst, NY, May 23, 2003, husband of Gertrude (nee Jakat) Moceri; father of Anne (Mark) Benzow, Paul (Maria) Moceri, Ruth (Eugene) Whitmer and Jeanne (Paul) Ronca; also survived by 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Family will be present to receive friends Monday 4-8 PM at the BURY & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3070 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, NY. Visitation 9-10 AM on Tuesday at the Expressway Assembly of God, 260 Eggert Rd., Buffalo followed by a funeral service at 10 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the Expressway Assembly of God. Mr. Moceri was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII.
NAGOWSKI - Edward Anthony
5/25/2003
Age 84, went to the Lord on May 11, 2003; husband of the late Victoria Nagowski; survived by his children Mary Jane (Edward) Szczesniak, Victor (Cindy) Nagowski; grandchildren Jim (Karen) Szczesniak, Mark (Nancy) Szczesniak, David (Jennifer) Szczesniak, Alicia and Jarod Nagowski and six great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Gert Nagowski and Terry Zak and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a Memorial Service at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church in Buffalo, NY at 11:00 AM on May 31, 2003. Contributions in his memory may be made to Birchwood Volunteers in Partnership at 4800 Bear Rd., Liverpool, NY 13088.
NEUMEISTER - Elmer P.
5/25/2003
May 23, 2003, beloved husband of Philomena Neumeister (nee Tartaglione); brother of Lorraine (late Bruce) Hammond; also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Mark's R.C. Church Tuesday at 10 AM. Arrangements GEORGE J. ROBERTS & SONS.
OATES - Carolina E. (nee Bush)
5/25/2003
May 22, 2003, beloved wife of the late Frederic Sr.; dear mother of Joyce Smith, Frederic Jr. and Lynn Oates; survived by nieces and nephews. Memorials to the Alzheimer's Assn. of WNY appreciated.
PIECHOCKI - Mary R. (nee Gurbacki)
5/24/2003
May 22, 2003, beloved wife of the late Frank S. Piechocki; devoted mother of Frank D. (Heddy) and Gerald R. Piechocki; loving grandmother of Nina (Joseph) Klodzinski, Sally (Thomas) Czapla, Renee (Joseph) Nagel and Deborah Piechocki; great-grandmother of Shawn and Rebecca Klodzinski, Jennifer, Brittany and Jacqueline Czapla; dear sister of Angeline (Casimir) Maslanka; predeceased by four brothers and one sister. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2005 Clinton St., (corner S. Ogden) Tuesday at 9 AM and at St. Casimir Church at 9:30 AM. Visitation Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
PRIVITERA - Charles J.
5/25/2003
May 24, 2003, of North Collins, NY, beloved husband of Vera (Empringham) Privitera; father of Charles (Cathy) Privitera and Gail (Stephen) Ellsworth; grandfather of eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; brother of Giro Privitera and the late Grace Golden. Friends may call Monday evening from 7-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St. (Rte. 62), North Collins, NY where the funeral services will be held Tuesday evening at 8 PM. Mr. Privitera was a charter life member of the William R. Dils VFW Post #199, charter member of the North Collins Emergency Squad, exempt member of the North Collins Volunteer Fire Department, former member of the North Collins Police Department, a retiree of the NYS Dept. of Transportation and a decorated WWII veteran.
