U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
CORNELL - Nelson W.
12/15/1997
Of Town of Ashford, NY formerly of Arcade; December 13, 1997; husband of late Grace Butler; fiance of Maude Casey; father of Arthur (Joanie) and Deb (Ken) Neamon; stepfather of Donald and Neil Bridenbaker, Joe Sorrentino, Linda Rockwell and Sandy Patton; brother of Sylvia Sherlock, Jayne Zoulko and late Bud, Bernice and Keith Cornell; also survived by 25 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; predeceased by stepdaughters Bonnie Donavan and Grace Cornell. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 at the FUNERAL HOME of W.S. DAVIS INC., Arcade, where funeral services will be Thursday 11 AM.
CZAJKA - Carrie (nee Ratajczak)
12/15/1997
December 12, 1997; beloved wife of the late Joseph Czajka; devoted mother of Joseph F. (Sylvia) Czajka, Mary (Paul) Galas, Lorraine (John) Williams, Norman (Patricia) and Thomas (Lucia) Czajka; loving grandmother of 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; dear sister of Emily (Arthur) Szczublewski; predeceased by two sisters and one brother. Funeral services were private. Interment was in St. Matthew's Cemetery. Arrangements by BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC.
DeGROAT - Theresa 'Terry' (Cupples)
12/14/1997
December 13, 1997, beloved wife of John 'Jack' DeGroat; dear mother of Michelle (Brian) Wolniewicz, Denise (Scott) Petro and Renee (Jim) Smigielski; grandmother of Sarah, Jimmy, Simon and Riley; sister of Barbara (Richard) Przybylak and Paul Cupples. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 20, 1997 at the First Church of Evans, Sturgeon Point Rd., near Rt. 5, Derby, NY at 11 AM. Mrs. DeGroat was a life member and Past Secretary of Highland Hose Ladies Auxiliary. Flowers declined. Memorials may be made to the Highland Hose Volunteer Fire Co. Arrangements by SCHIAVONE FUNERAL HOME, INC.
DUROW - Robert Carl
12/15/1997
Of Ontario, NY; Born October 9, 1997; died on December 14, 1997. Son of Robert and Paula Durow; brother of Christopher, William and Tiffani; grandson of Donald and Gwendolyn Durow and Carl and Diane Grassl; also survived by several friends and relatives. Friends are invited to call Tuesday from 7-9 PM at MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 1961 Ridge Road, Ontario, NY where a service will be held 10 AM Wednesday. Burial Furnaceville Cemetery.
CHOJNICKI - Stanley J. 'Sunshine'
12/15/1997
December 14, 1997; beloved husband of the late Margaret Hogg; dearest father of Lorraine Chojnicki, Patricia (Robert) Hyla and Steven (Melissa) Chojnicki; fond grandfather of Melissa, Rachel and Shaun; brother of the late Richard (Emily) Chojnicki, Dolores (Raymond) Mayers, Susan (Joseph) Mazurkiewicz, Patricia (Edward) Mayers, Norman (Patricia) Chojnicki, Linda Laing and Denise (Peter) Dougherty; good friend of Lori Dinero; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday 9:45 AM from the ORLOWSKI SUCHOCKI FUNERAL HOME, 173 Stanislaus, corner Sobieski St. with Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM at St. Adalbert Basilica. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Family present 2-9 PM.
EDWARDS - Robert D.
12/15/1997
December 5, 1997; in Atlanta, GA. Friends may call Tuesday for services beginning at 11 AM at St. Philips Episcopal Church, Sussex at Grider St. Burial Elmlawn Cemetery. Arrangement are entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 E. Utica St.
MARINELLI - John P., Sr.
12/15/1997
Of Lackawanna, NY; entered into rest December 14, 1997; beloved husband of Mildred (nee Covelli) Marinelli; devoted father of Sandra R. Marinelli, Elaine R. (Alex) Poulsen and John P. Marinelli Jr.; cherished grandfather of James E. and Julie N.; loving son of the late Dominic and Margaret (nee Genetti) Marinelli; dear brother of the late Cecilia Borzilleri, Concetta Cipriano, Ralph, Frank and Louis Marinelli; also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Road near Lake Ave. on Monday from 4-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Wednesday morning at 8:15 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 9 o'clock. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Marinelli was an Army veteran of WWII.
MORGAN - Ann S.
12/15/1997
December 14, 1997; of Grand Island; wife of the late Lewis E. Morgan; fiancee of John Kreis; mother of Mark A. (Renee), Dale E. and Steven L. (Amy) Morgan; grandmother of Rachel, Abram and Nicole; daughter of the late Andrew J. and Mary K. Switzer. Friends may call Tuesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island. Memorial services will be held Saturday at 1 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo or Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
