U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Roman, Betty M. (Locke)
Of Buffalo, NY, December 4, 2003; wife of the late Chester S. Roman; dearest mother of Denise Cymny, Gordon (Deborah Szulist) Roman, Laura (Francis) Maiorana and Kathy (Joseph) Zangara; sister of Eulalia Busch and the late Robert and Edward Locke; also survived by nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Family will be present Saturday 7-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where prayers will be said Monday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Sts. Rita and Patrick Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined.
Steiner, Ruth (McCord)
Of Orchard Park, NY, December 1, 2003, beloved wife of the late Milfred N. Steiner; mother of James A. (Maxine), Joanne R. (Robert) Ball, John N. (Sharon) and Jeffrey (Laurie) Steiner; also survived by 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; sister of the late Paul, Donald and Fred McCord; sister-in-law of Linda and Gladys McCord. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held in the All Saints Lutheran Church, S-6065 South Park Ave., Hamburg, NY, Saturday 11 AM. Friends invited. Memorials made to Ruth Steiner Memorial Fund in c/o All Saints Lutheran Church. Arrangements F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC.
Strasser, Harold R.
Of Orchard Park, NY, entered into rest December 4, 2003, beloved husband of Shirley A. (nee Schwartz) Strasser; devoted father of Kenneth R. (Angie) Strasser and Jacqueline (Joseph) Liberti; cherished grandfather of Angela; fond great-grandfather of Jessica; loving son of the late Edward and Emma (nee Hoffman) Strasser; dear brother of Shirley and the late Bernard Strasser; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave., on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-8 PM where funeral services will immediately follow. Mr. Strasser served in the United States Army.
Abbinanti, Ryo
September 30, 2003, dearest wife of Charles A. Abbinanti; loving mother of Anthony C. (Jacqueline) Abbinanti; grandmother of Destiny Abbinanti. The family will be present Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME (East Chapel), 1361 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave), where a funeral service will be held Friday at 10 AM. Friends invited.
Barber, Rev. James B.
September 25, 2003, beloved husband of Mother Dora D. Barber. The family will receive friends Thursday 11 AM. Funeral to follow at 12. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES 845-5545
Perrello Sr., Stephen J.
Age 89; December 3, 2003; beloved husband of 66 years of Josephine (Cannarozzo) Perrello; devoted father of Vincent J. (Mary Ann), Stephen J. Jr. and the late May Carol Randazzo; loving grandfather of eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law of Joseph S. Cannarozzo; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Friday only from 5-8 PM at the PERNA FUNERAL HOME INC., 1306 Hertel Ave., (near Colvin Ave.), where funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Blessed Sacrament Church (Claremont Ave., Kenmore), at 9:30 AM. Entombment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions, in Mr. Perrello's memory, may be made to Greenfield Health and Rehab Center, 5949 Broadway, Lancaster, NY 14086.
Bley, Paul R.
September 30, 2003 of North Collins, NY at the age of 78 years, beloved husband of 58 years of Winifred (Yochum) Bley; loved father of Sharon (Leonard) Fiaschetti, Melvin (Sue), Richard (Kathy) Bley and the late Marvin Bley; grandfather of Angela, Jeff, Kelly, Courtney, Christopher; predeceased by two grandchildren Stacey and Jason Bley; great-grandfather of Trey, Arrika, Bethany and Melissa; brother of Calvin (Virginia) Bley and the late Carl Bley; brother-in-law of Phyllis Bley. Friends may call Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St, (Rt 62) North Collins, NY. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 11 AM from the First Congregational Church, North Collins, NY. Please assemble at church. Mr. Bley was a member of the First Congregational Church, a member and Past Master of Fortune Lodge 788. If desired, memorials may be made to the Jason Bley and John Tezyk Scholarship Fund, c/o North Collins High School, the First Congregational Church or Hospice Buffalo.
Blodgett, Sandra J. (Bomberski)
September 30, 2003, of Cheektowaga, NY, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis; dearest mother of Eric (Tracey) and Scott (Amy); beloved daughter of Genevieve (nee Muchowski) and the late Harry Bomberski, Sr.; grandmother of Brooke, Zachary, Jolie and Cole; sister of the late Harry Jr. (Beverly) Bomberski; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many dear friends at the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd (west of Harlem Rd), where funeral services will be held Saturday at 12:30 PM and from Queen of Martyrs Church at 1 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society, 4245 Union Rd, Cheektowaga 14225.
