U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
MURPHY - Michael J.
9/25/1997
November 10, 1997, beloved husband of Catherine 'Sis' (Harmon) Murphy; dear father of Patricia (Michael) Manka, Michael (Ann), Mary (Douglas) Rowe, Martin (Lynn), Julie (David) Schwanekamp, Kathleen (Dale) Schwanekamp and the late James D. Murphy; brother of Julia (Michael) Quinn and the late Marie Danieu; loving grandpa of 13 grandchildren. Friends received Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave., (near Tifft), where services will be held Thursday morning at 9, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from the Church of the Holy Family at 9:30. Friends invited. Mr. Murphy was a member of the D.A.V. Post No. 135, a long time usher at Holy Family Church and a retiree of the Buffalo Water Dept. Flowers gratefully declined. Mass Cards appreciated. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.
VUNGARO - Anthony
9/25/1997
September 24, 1997, husband of Eve (Villafranca) and the late Sophie (Condal) Vungaro; father of Pauline (Larry) Cataldi, Eileen (Gary) Szymanski and Rosanne (Russell) Tabone; papa of Al, Roselle (John), Tammy, Russell Jr., Evie, Laura, Toni, Mark, Brian and great grandson Matthew; brother of the late Rose Guglieomo, Josephine Bova, Thomas and Vincent Vungaro; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family present Thursday evening 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the PERNA FUNERAL HOME INC, 1306 Hertel Ave, (near Colvin Ave) where funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:15 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Margaret's Church at 11 AM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
WALPOLE - Edward F. 'Ted'
9/23/1997
Suddenly September 22, 1997, beloved husband of Jessie E. Walpole; dear father of Ann (Morris) Kittler of Natick, MA, Penny (Robert) Burrell of Rochester, MI and Catherine (Ronald) Schara; brother of the late Robert Walpole; grandfather of nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME INC., 911 Englewood Ave, Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where Funeral Services will be held Friday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church (Englewood Ave) at 9:45 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. John the Baptist Outreach. Ted was a past president of St. John's Holy Name Society and a Eucharistic Minister.
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.
BATER - Shirley A. (Ziemba)
9/26/1997
Formerly of Buffalo, NY who passed away September 16, 1997 in Divine Providence Hospital, Williamsport, PA. Born August 24, 1951 in Buffalo. Daughter of Alex & Josephine Roznues Ziemba; wife of Richard A. Bater; mother of Helen D. Eggler and Nicole M. Bater; grandmother of Marissa N. Eggler; sister of Mary C. Dembowski, Judy A. Wojciehowski; several nieces and nephews. Service will be at 10:00 A.M. on September 27, 1997 at St. Stanislaus Cemetary at the Mausoleum. She will be buried with her mother and father.
BERRY - Nellie (nee Comstock)
9/26/1997
September 25, 1997, of Hamburg, NY, wife of the late Edward James Berry Sr.; cherished mother of Nancy (Warren) Kingman, Edward Jr. (Eileen), Gregory (Theresa), Rebecca (Donald) Smith and the late Gary Berry; loving sister of Lydia Elliott, Emerson Comstock, Hazel Quint and Lowell Comstock; also survived by 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd.) Hamburg ( PH 627-2919) on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 12 Noon. Charles A. Castiglia, Director.
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).
CLEMONS - Charles, H. 'Chuck'
9/26/1997
Age 78, of the City of Tonawanda; September 24, 1997. Husband of Inez M. (nee Palmer) Clemons; father of Bebe (David) Clemons, Kim Iris Clemons and Candy (Thomas) Zackey; foster father of Bonnie Calkins; grandfather of Chuck (Cindy) Clemons, Dawn Clemons, Kristy (Douglas) Barber, Cody Clemons, Jack, Rachel, Chelsea, Hanna, Thomas Jr. and Caleb Zackey; great-grandfather of Dustin, Brandon, Jesse and Zackery Clemons and Christian Barber; also survived by numerous friends. There will be no prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service which will be held at LaSalle Yacht Club, 73 So. 68th St. (off Buffalo Ave.), LaSalle, NY, Monday, September 29 at 7 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the S.P.C.A., 205 Ensminger Rd., Tonawanda, NY 14150. Arrangements by JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., Tonawanda, NY.
COTTON - Aileen M. (nee McCarthy)
9/25/1997
September 23, 1997, of Buffalo, NY, beloved mother of Michael Cotton and Patricia (Jack) O'Connor; grandmother of Justin Cotton, Jennifer (Frank) Patszalek, Kelly and Colleen O'Connor; great-grandmother of Andy Patszalek. Friends received Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where Funeral Services will be held Saturday morning at 8:45 and at Holy Spirit Church at 9:30 AM. Interment United German and French Cemetery.
