U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
HILMEY - Donald R.
9/28/1997
September 26, 1997; husband of Katherine A. (nee Ford); father of Joanne (James) Cullen, Elizabeth (Mark) Catanzaro, Mary Katherine, Matthew J., Michael R., Mark J. and Patrick D.; brother of Russell (Ruth) and Carol (Donald) Siwek; grandfather of Ryan and Patrick Catanzaro and Brendan and Meaghan Cullen; son of the late Frank and Violet Hilmey; son-in-law of Alice (the late John) Ford; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 at the CUSACK, MESCALL & HAGGERTY FUNERAL HOME, 1377 Abbott Rd., Lackawanna. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Agatha's Church, Tuesday at 9:30 AM. Mr. Hilmey was a member of the Hanford Bay Historical Society.
KNIGHT - Eleanor (nee Sitzman)
9/29/1997
September 28, 1997, age 71 of Tonawanda, after a brief illness, wife of the late Raymond I. Knight and the late William F. Ertel; mother of Mrs. Diane (Larry) Kingston, James (Susan), Paul (Diane), Robert (Arlene) and Richard (Amy) Ertel; sister of Mrs. Lauraine Kowsky, Harold (Doris), Russell (Ruth), George and the late William Sitzman; also survived by ten grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 7-9 PM Monday and 2-4 and 7-9 PM Tuesday at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME INC., Adam and Seymour Streets, Tonawanda, where prayers will be said at 9:30 AM Wednesday followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at St. Francis Chapel on Adam Street, Tonawanda. Friends invited. Mrs. Knight was employed at AM&A's in Northtown Plaza before retiring in 1994 and then was a Classroom Assistant for the North Tonawanda Schools.
DIETZMAN - Lyle L.
9/28/1997
Of Lockport, NY; September 26, 1997; devoted husband of Joan (nee Schlottman); beloved father of Sharon (David) Seitz, Scott (Heather), Ronald (Val) Storrs, Ellen (Daniel) Orr, Sal Burruano and Angela Burruano and numerous other foster children; loving brother of Marlene DiPirro; also survived by five grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at the G. BRIAN ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, (Transit Rd.) Amherst, Tuesday 11 AM.
DiLIBERTO - John J.
9/28/1997
Entered into rest after a lengthy illness, September 27, 1997 of Buffalo, NY, beloved son of Mary (Bova) and the late Joseph DiLiberto; brother of Rose (Rick) Mendolara; partner of Robert James; also survived by three nephews and one niece. Friends are invited to attend services at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave, Monday evening at 7:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation.
LIDDLE - Thomas A.
9/29/1997
September 28, 1997; brother of Mary F. Liddle, John F. (Edith) of Wilmington, DE, and the late Rosanne (late Harry) Addis; also survived by one niece and three nephews. Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 PM, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at ROLLING CHAPEL of the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave. at Tremont, Kenmore, where prayers will be offered Thursday morning at 9:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's Cathedral at 10 o'clock. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Cathedral, 50 Franklin St., Buffalo NY 14202. Mr. Liddle was retired Buffalo Public School Principal
PANGBURN - Arthur P.
9/29/1997
September 24, 1997; of Cheektowaga, NY; father of the late Kyle Patrick Pangburn; son of Arthur J. and Voilet Pangburn; brother of Robert (Patricia) and Mark (Kathy); good friend of Sandra Olewine; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the FRANKLIN F. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 54 Lake Ave., Blasdell, where services will be held at 8 PM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined.
McCARTHY - Michael J., Sr.
9/28/1997
September 27, 1997, loving husband of Margaret A.; beloved father of Margaret (Joseph) Nigrelli, Anne (Bud) Lauber, Michael J. (Kathy) McCarthy, Kathleen (David) O'Keefe, Patrick (Lynne) McCarthy; brother of the late Thomas (Sophie) McCarthy; dear grandfather of 16 grandchildren; dear 'Bumpa' of 15 great-grandchildren; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family present Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft), where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from the Church of the Holy Family at 10. Mr. McCarthy was a member of the Buffalo PBA and a retired Desk Lieutenant, Buffalo Police Dept.
