U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
LERNER - Herbert C.
5/25/2003
May 23, 2003, age 76, beloved husband of the late Doris C. (nee Schwenker) Lerner; dear father of Alan D. (Margaret Mary) Lerner; grandfather of Alicia Jeffery, Marie Jeffery; Great-grandfather of Shayne and Shyanne; brother of Bernard (Shirley) Lerner. The family will be present to receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner Parker), where funeral services will be held Monday at 10 AM. Friends invited. If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227.
LICATA - John F.
5/24/2003
May 23, 2003, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved husband of Mary Ann (nee Martinelli); dearest father of Anita (James) Eagan, Michele (Frank) Ricchiazzi and Joanne (Charles) Ramey; brother of Charles (late Josephine) and the late Michael (Josephine) and Benedict (Ernestine) Licata; loving grandfather of six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends received Sunday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave., (near Sheridan Dr.) and are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday morning at 9:30 in St. John the Baptist Church, Englewood Ave., Tonawanda. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Entombment Mount Olivet Cemetery.
QUICK - Edith
5/25/2003
May 23, 2003, predeceased by her husband, Arthur D. and her son, Arthur S.; survived by her son, Robert J. (Liz) Quick, daughter-in-law Gerry Quick, seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. No prior visitation. Funeral Mass Tuesday, May 27, 9:15 AM, at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 20 Herkimer St. Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Arrangements, ALVAH HALLORAN & SON.
ROSS - Charles A. Sr.
5/24/2003
May 23, 2003. Husband of the late Gert Lewis Ross; father of Charles A. (Donna) Ross Jr. and Janice (Dr. Majeed) Khatri; grandfather of Eric, Nicole, Asma, Kaneez and Sarah; brother of Charlotte (Earl) McDonald and the late Arthur and Albert Ross. Friends may call Sunday 7-9, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC. MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St. where funeral will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM. Mr. Ross was a retired Buffalo Fire Fighter and a Veteran of WW II. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc.
RUEHL - Elizabeth H. (nee Gracz)
5/25/2003
Suddenly, May 23, 2003, of Hamburg, NY, wife of the late Robert E. Ruehl, Sr.; beloved mother of Betty Ann (David) Wilson, Patricia (Walter) Kurnik and Robert (Susan) Ruehl, Jr.; cherished companion of Sylvester Lepsch; also survived by six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd. & Rte. 5), Hamburg, 627-2919, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Lake Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Charles A. Castiglia, Director.
SISTER MARY EUSTACE CSSF -
5/25/2003
Felician Sisters Congregation Rose Symeon May 24, 2003, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved daughter of the late John and Mary (nee Gesicki); sister of the late Joseph and Theodore Symeon, Nellie Zebrowski, Katie Sobotka, Sophia Grabowski and Helen Dack; also survived by nieces and nephews. Felician Sisters and family will be present to receive relatives and friends Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-5 PM. Transfer of Sister from the Convent to the Convent Chapel, Tuesday at 5 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday at 9 AM at the Villa Maria Convent Chapel, 600 Doat St. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Villa Maria Convent. Arrangements by PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME.
SIWICKI - Katherine L. (nee Jones)
5/25/2003
'Cappie' Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest May 20, 2003, beloved wife of the late Theodore Siwicki; devoted mother of Wayne (Grace) Siwicki; cherished grandmother of Eric and Wayne Jr. Siwicki; loving daughter of the late John Paul and Kathryn (nee Linton) Jones; dear sister of the late Paul Jones. No prior visitation. Private funeral services were held at the convenience of the family. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Siwicki was an army Veteran of WW II. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME.
