U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
MORTELLARO - Paul E.
9/25/1997
Age 82; September 21, 1997; after a brief illness; beloved husband of Louise (Hoepfinger) of sixty years; father of Paul F. (Sheila) of Orchard Park, Robert (Kathleen) of East Aurora, Carol (Gregory) Watson of Las Cruces, NM, (Marc (Darlene) of Tampa, FL, Donna (Neil) Cleary of Albuquerque, NM, Judy of Blue Hill, ME and Alan (Tammy) of Erie, PA; predeceased by daughters Lois Harvey and Mary; also survived by eighteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Private services will be held Saturday, September 27 at 10 AM at the Pine Lawn Chapel on Harlem Rd. in Cheektowaga.
MURPHY - Michael J.
9/25/1997
September 24, 1997; brother of Peter G. Murphy of Clarence Center and Franklin J. Murphy of Chicago, IL; uncle of Patrick G. Murphy and Bridget E. (James) Szczepanski. The family will be present to receive friends Friday 7-9PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. at Cayuga Rd., Williamsville. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial in Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Harris Hill, Saturday morning at 10.
PALMER - Loretta A. (Albanesi)
9/25/1997
Of Freedom, NY, September 23, 1997, beloved wife of John T. Palmer; dear mother of Roseann (William) Trzcinski, Camille Stodgell, Joseph (Nancy) Vaughn, Richard (Debra) Sugg Jr. and step-daughter Paula (Carl) Franz; grandmother of 12 grandchildren; sister of Anthony Albanesi and the late Joseph (Stella) Santa Maria. Visitation Thursday and Friday 2-4, 7-9 at LOOMIS OFFERS & LOOMIS INC. MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St., Buffalo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's on the Hill R.C. Church (Lancaster) Saturday at 10 AM. Friends invited.
SMITH - Martha J.
9/25/1997
Of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Darien Center, NY, September 13, 1997, wife of Joseph E. Smith and the late Joseph Barton; mother of Paul D. (Wlda Flowers) Barton; also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild; sister of Sophia Bryjak, Lorraine (Earl) Pray and Frances Swiatek. Funeral Services will be held at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY Saturday at 9:15 AM and from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Darien Center, NY at 10 AM. Family will be present Friday 2-4 and 7-9.
BONA - Dominic C.
9/26/1997
September 25, 1997, husband of Jeanne R. (nee Bastedio); father of Elizabeth M. (James) McGoogan, Russell D. (Judy), Florence M. (Joseph) Pellerite, James C. (Alexandria), Rosalie K. (Robert) Paddock and the late Sara Jeanne Szpylman; also survived by 12 grandchildren; brother of Frank J. (Nancy), Rose Verrastro and the late Catherine Yoskowczy. Friends may call Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd, Amherst (between N. Bailey and Niagara Falls Blvd), where prayers will be offered Monday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Leo the Great Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to St. Leo's School. Arrangements by the McDONALD CHAPEL OF THE DENGLER FUNERAL HOME.
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.
DILLIOT - Noel R. 'Pete'
9/26/1997
September 25, 1997 formerly of Grand Island, father of Wendi A. Wilkinson, Wrae Ann (John) Gorman, Jon Eric and James P. Dilliot; grandfather of Eric W. Wilkinson, John P. and Kelsey W. Gorman, Jessica L., Ashley N. and Christopher R. Dilliot; brother of Arnold (Dolly) and Karen Dilliot; son of the late John and Pearl Dilliot. Friends may call Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island, where memorial services will be held Saturday at 8 PM. Memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice. Mr. Dilliot was a retired NYS Thruway Employee.
EIGENBROD - Eleanora C. (nee Shannon)
9/26/1997
September 25, 1997, wife of the late John H.; daughter of the late Luke S. and Mary C. Shannon; aunt of Paul Eigenbrod of Michigan, Carol Crosta of California and Mary Ellen Walterich of Michigan. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's Cathedral, Saturday at 11 AM. Arrangements by the McDonald Chapel of the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME.
