U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
BRANIECKI - Felix H., Jr. 'Phil'
9/20/1997
September 18, 1997, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Diana (nee Jankowiak); dearest father of David (Judy), Daniel (Deborah), Daryle (Lisa), Deborah (Stephen) Sokolski and Dennis (Julie) Braniecki; survived by six grandchildren; five sisters; one sister-in-law; brothers-in-law; aunts; uncles; nieces and nephews; predeceased by a brother, Joseph. Funeral service commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Road, Cheektowaga, (2 blocks south of William St.) Monday morning at 9:30 and at St. Josaphat's Church at 10. Interment in St. Matthew's Cemetery. Mr. Braniecki was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, employee of Worthington Pump and Cheektowaga-Sloan School District and a member of the K. of C. Father Justin Council, 'DADS' of Leonard Post V.F.W. Post, American Legion and the Parish Choir and Holy Name Society (Sunday - 2 PM). Family present Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
ERNEST - William H., Jr.
9/20/1997
Of Wilson, NY; September 19, 1997; age 94; husband of the late Evelyn (Lyons) Ernest; father of Mrs. Donald (Dora) Stewart of Wilson, David Ernest of Winners, SD and Maurice Ernest of Belvidere, IL; brother of Mildred Fink of Spearfish, SD; also survived by 12 grand and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Monday at 10 AM from the HARDSION FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville, NY. Friends may call Sunday 7-9 PM. Memorials to the American Heart Association.
BOCKRATH - Bessie (nee O'Neil)
9/20/1997
September 19, 1997, of the Town of Tonawanda, formerly of Hamburg, NY, wife of the late Joseph A. Bockrath; mother of Richard F. (Mary) Bockrath of the Town of Tonawanda and Bradley C. (Barbara) Bockrath of Bethel Park, PA; grandmother of Diane Bockrath, Amy (John) Gruttolori, Laura Bockrath, Philip Bockrath, John Harper and Colin Harper; sister of Anna Roberts of Hamburg, NY and the late Matthew O'Neil, Floria Hoppe, Ada Borchert, Ruth House, Chester O'Neil, and Frank O'Neil; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday 7-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the FROEHLEY-DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 84 Lake St., Hamburg, where funeral services will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock.
FASANELLO - Joanna J. (nee Montesano)
9/19/1997
September 18, 1997, beloved wife of the late Vincent V. Fasanello; mother of Dr. Sebastian (Jo Ellen) Fasanello, Claudette (late Philip) Lauria and Anthony (Madeline) Fasanello; also survived by 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; sister of Angeline Anzalone, Josephine Russo, Mildred Mondia and Rose Dragonette. The family requests relatives and friends to assemble at St. Margaret's Church, 1395 Hertel Ave., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday morning at 9:30. No prior visitation. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment Mt. Olivett Cemetery. Mrs. Fasanello was a retiree of Harrison Radiator. Arrangements by PASCHAL C. RUBINO. THE RUBINO MEMORIAL HOME INC.
HARMON - Jesse J.
9/20/1997
Of West Seneca, NY, September 19, 1997, beloved husband of Mary Rizzo Harmon and the late Mary Hanson Harmon; dearest father of Mrs. Vomen (Kathleen) Potter, Jesse (Nancy) Harmon, Mrs. Alan (Mary Margaret) DeForest, Jay (Nancy), Frank (Susan) Rizzo and Mrs. Michael (Rosemary) Ratajczak; fond grandfather of nine grandchildren; brother of Mrs. Michael (Catherine) Murphy, Rose Harmon, Mrs. Lee (Dorothy) Kingston, William Harmon and the late Mrs. Alice (late George) Hoare and Mrs. Jane (Joseph) Smith. Friends may call Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, INC., 4680 Clinton St. (corner Borden Rd.) West Seneca ( PH 668-5666), where funeral will be held Monday morning at 8:15 AM and from Fourteen Holy Helpers Church at 9 o'clock. Friends are invited. Sentiment may be expressed through a contribution to the City Mission or Friends of the Night People in memory of Jesse J. Harmon.
HURLBURT - Dennis C.
9/20/1997
September 17, 1997, of Depew, NY, beloved husband of Nina F. (nee) Fronk; dearest father of Deborah (George) Friedhaber, Douglas (Pamela), Donna (Mark) Lachat; loving grandfather of Tammy, Jennifer, Liana, Eric, and Justin; brother of Ronald. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.) Funeral services will be held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2311 Geoge Urban Blvd., Monday at 10 AM. (Please assemble at church). Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Mr. Hurlburt was a retiree of Trico.
JACOBOWITZ - Sharon (nee Susman)
9/19/1997
September 18, 1997, dear wife of John Jacobowitz; loving mother of Beth Jacobowitz-Zive (David L.), Scott Jacobowitz; daughter of the late Rose P. Shulefand and Marvin Susman; sister of Alan Susman; cherished grandmother of Carly Jordan and Samantha Rose Zive. Funeral services will be held at Temple Beth Zion Sisterhood Chapel, 805 Delaware Ave., Sunday, September 21 at 2 PM. No prior visitations. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations to be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc., the Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo or the charity of your choice. A period of mourning will be observed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at their residence. Arrangements by DELAWARE PARK CHAPEL.
