U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
ZOKUS - William
4/12/01
April 10, 2001, husband of Jean (McFarland) Land Zokus and the late Mary Jane (Neuman) Zokus; father of Katherine (John) Tevington and Deborah (Robert) Kostran; step-father of Patricia Col. USAF, Robert (Susan) Land, Carol (Sam) Sante, Kevin (Sharon) Land and Diane (John) Caliendo; also survived by 14 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Friends may call Friday, Saturday and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9 at the (Buffalo Chapel) THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME, 1975 Seneca St., where funeral will be held Monday morning at 8:45 and from St. Stephen's Church (Shrine of St. Jude) at 9:30. Mr. Zokus was a retiree of Republic Steel and a member of SOAR-United Steel Workers.
ABBARNO - Mildred (Moyer)
9/25/1997
September 24, 1997, wife of the late Herman; dear sister of Pearl (late William) Kiska and the late Bertha Horning, Florence Dziedzic, Elizabeth Manning, Ruth, Norman and Arthur Moyer; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St., Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 AM. Interment Mt. Cavalry Cemetery.
BALK - Franklin A.
9/25/1997
September, 23, 1997, beloved husband of Phyllis R. (nee Welch); dear father of James F. Balk, Deborah Ann (Robert) Zybtowski and Michael F. (Carol) Balk; grandfather of seven grandchildren; stepson of Gertrude Balk; brother of the late William Balk; brother-in-law of Geraldine Balk. The family will be present Friday 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Parker), where funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:45 AM and from St. Leo the Great Church at 10:30 AM.
BRENEMAN - Jack L.
9/24/1997
September 19, 1997, toy designer, 66 yrs, of complications following heart surgery, husband of Pauline Burke Breneman, brother of Ernest S. Breneman; father of Burke A., Brian C., Beth Anne and Paula (Dory) Breneman; father-in-law of Lauren Austin and cherished grandfather of Cass, Jacob and Jesse. In celebration of his life and talent, friends and family will be honoring him on Sunday September 28th from 6-8 PM at his home in Orchard Park, NY. Memorial Gifts may be directed to Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute, 73 High St, Buffalo, NY 14203.
CARR - Dorothy C. (nee Stone)
9/25/1997
September 24, 1997, age 74, of North Tonawanda, wife of Joseph H. Carr; mother of Richard (Kathleen) Bartsch and Mary Earsing; step-mother of Martin (Peach) Carr and Laurie Miller; sister of Mrs. Shirley (Charles) Garmon; sister-in-law of Mrs. Mary C. Buckley; also survived by 11 grandchildren, five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME INC, Adam and Seymour Sts, Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 AM Saturday at St. Louis Church, Main and Edward Sts, Buffalo. Friends invited. Mrs. Carr was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels in North Tonawanda.
CARVER - Thomas
9/21/1997
58, memorial service to be held Saturday, September 27, 1997. Arrangements by PAUL A KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, INC. ( PH 668-5666).
CICHON - Stanley
9/25/1997
September 23, 1997, in Florida, formerly of Cheektowaga. Beloved husband of Carrie (Janik); father of Stanley (Christine) and Betty Cichon; brother of Mary Hynes, Olga Damon, Edward, Matthew, Anthony and the late John Cichon and Helen Malkiewicz; grandfather of David Cichon and Jennifer Sharts; great-grandfather of Huston Sharts; survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Cichon formerly owned the Sports Den.
CIRRINGIONE - Genevieve J. (nee Gallo)
9/24/1997
Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest suddenly, September 23, 1997. Beloved wife of the late Charles A. Cirringione; devoted mother of Salvatore (Melissa) Cirringione, Nancy (Anthony) Sardina, Charles T. (Kathi) Cirringione and Geraldine (Salvatore) Spano; cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Charles, Carla, Stephanie, Emily and Samantha; loving daughter of the late Michael and Laura (nee Desimone) Gallo; fond niece of Marie Page. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer on Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Rose of Lima Church at 9:30 o'clock. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
