U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-CurrentFlorence I. Zee
We wish to share with all who delighted in the genuinely beloved spirit, soul and nature of our mother, daughter, sister, and wonderful friend, Florence Irene (nee Trotz) Zee, that she passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Sunday, July 8, 2007.
Florence was born in Buffalo, New York on December 20, 1930 to John Paul and Mary Rose (nee Wincek) Trotz. Both her parents predeceased her as did her brother and sister-in-law, John and Mary Trotz, and their son, Paul Trotz (surviving nephew, Gregory Trotz, and niece, Celeste Trotz, continue to reside in New York State), and Richard Trotz (her surviving sister-in-law, Marcie, continues to reside in New York State). Florence married Albert John (Zdybowicz) Zee on December 30, 1950, who predeceased her in June 1981. While raising four children, she pursued a career in nursing, obtaining her Licensed Practical Nursing degree in 1964, alongside her close friend, Dolores. Working primarily as a psychiatric nurse for the State of New York for about 28 years, Florece retired in 1990. Throughout her active life, Florence loved best tending to her home and family, enjoying all facets of remodeling, gardening and landscaping. She was an avid golfer for many years, traveling with a close-knit group of golfing girlfriends. Florence tremendously enjoyed the learning process, encouraging each of us to do so as well, and soaked up a broad base of knowledge and wealth of information about life and living from books, which remain in her personal library. She often immersed herself wholly in new technology as well as advancements in natural healing and medicine, while more recently in her retirement years, self-taught and became very proficient at using home based computer systems. Florence loved each pet, feline and canine, that she welcomed into her home, especially Beri (a pure bred German Shepherd) who during the past six years stayed by her side, demonstrating great devotion and loyalty. Florence's most treasured moments in life are the memories she amassed from a lifetime focus of providing a life for herself and her children, and in later years, visiting and spending time with them and her grandchildren. Along life's way, she happily added many smile lines, lended a listening and understanding ear, professed we hold onto the belief that everything in life happened for a reason, expressed joy and laughter from the bottom of her heart, and humbly embraced the peace in knowing that her life's purpose had so perfectly been met in the beautiful realization that those she loved and cared for so deeply became the phenomenally amazing people they are today. Above all else, Florece was exceptionally proud of her children and her grandchildren.
In respect and honor our our mom's heartfelt wishes and desires, cremation services were selected and provided by Hamp Funeral Home on July 10, 2007. Family and friends will join together in a celebration gathering to commemorate the 76 years that Mom blessed us and the world with her presence at a time to be announced.
Florence Zee is survived by her eldest son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Maureen (McManus) Zee, and their daughter, Kelly Zee, who reside in Florida; her second son, Lance Zee and his family of pets, Zoe, Miro and Loki, who reside in the home in which the family was raised in Tonawanda, New York; her third son and daughter-in-law, Layne Zee and Beverly Zee Ann Stevens, and their family pets, Rusty and Sadie, who reside in Colorado; her youngest and only daughter, Lynda Zee, and her sons, Kellan Schneider, Jake Schneider (US Navy Seaman Storekeeper stationed in NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach, Virginia) and Alexander Zee, and their family pets, Zephyr, Moke and Riley, all residing in Florida; and finally, her beloved friend and guardian pet, Beri, who continues to keep watch over the family home in Tonawanda, New York.
Memorials may be donated to the Hospice Care organization of your choice in admiration and respect for all that they do in assisting our loved ones to naturally more on to a far better place; and for supporting us, the surviving family and friends, through the process.
Anthony Crowley
Anthony Russell Aidan Crowley, infant son of Anthony J. Crowley and Jennifer Zawadzki, of the Town of Tonawanda, died unexpectedly, Thursday, July 5, 2007.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Jane Crowley, Anthony Oleandi, and Randy and Sabah Zawadzki; and two brothers, Andrew and Edwin Housler.
There is no visitation. Services were cared for privately with burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Town of Cheektowaga; Sister Brenda Whelan officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to the Hamp Funeral Home, Inc. in Tonawanda.
Eileen M. Manz
Longtime Tonawanda Resident
Eileen (nee Manning) Manz, age 84, of the Town of Tonawanda, died Monday, July 16, 2007 at Hospice Buffalo, after a long illness. Born in Roselle Park, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Margaret (nee Frye) Manning and had been a resident of the Town of Tonawanda for the greater part of her life. Mrs. Manz had worked as an administrative assistant at Niagara Mohawk in Buffalo, before retiring. After retirement, she enjoyed traveling around the world with her husband. She was the beloved wife for 45 years of the late Russell G. Manz, who died October 9, 2006, and sister of the late Margaret Smith, Madeleine Fischer, and Catherine Walker.
She is survived by her brother-in-law, Dr. H. Merton Smith; a niece, Barbara McQueeney; and three nephews, Robert E. Fischer, Jr., Mattthew Smith, and Adam Smith. She was the great aunt of Maddie and Ryan McQueeney, and Robert and Jamie Fischer.
There is no visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 1 PM Friday at St. Christopher R.C. Church on Niagara Falls Blvd. in the Town of Tonawanda; the Rev. Msgr. Francis Weldgen officiating. Interment at Acacia Park Cemetery, Town of Pendleton. If desired, memorials to Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227, are preferred by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the care of the Hamp Funeral Home, Inc., Adam and Seymour Streets, Tonawanda.
Matthew D. Tidd
Graduate of Cardinal O’Hara
Matthew David Tidd, age 31, of Tonawanda, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, July 17, 2007. Born in the Town of Tonawanda, he was a lifelong resident of Tonawanda. He was a graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High School and enjoyed golfing and softball.
He is survived by his loving parents, David and Nancy (nee Haberer) Tidd of Tonawanda; three dear sisters, Amanda (Earl) Roneker of Tonawanda, Courtney A. Tidd of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Marisa (Shawn) Keleman of Tonawanda; and a beloved brother, Michael W. Tidd of Tonawanda; his loving companion, Lindsey Rosenberg; and his cherished nephew, Carson Roneker. Also surviving are his grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 PM Thursday only at the Hamp Funeral Home, Inc., Adam and Seymour Streets, Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM Friday at St. Francis Chapel on Adam Street in Tonawanda; the Rev. Michael Uebler officiating. Friends invited.
Rita Gaulin
(Marie Irene) Rita Gaulin, age 81, died Wednesday, July 18, 2007, at Nazareth Nursing Home in Buffalo. Born in Syracuse, New York, she was the daughter of the late Philippe and Georgette (nee LaFaivre) Gaulin. A graduate of Mt. St. Mary Academy and Bryant & Stratton College, she entered the congregation of the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur in 1943, and professed her perpetual vows as Sister Mary Paula in 1949. After sixteen years of service, poor health forced her to leave the congregation, but not her faith. She continued to actively serve the Church and local parishes where she lived. Ms. Gaulin was an avid artist, and spent time in Daytona Beach and Palm Coast, Florida, and Troy and Buffalo, New York.
She is survived by her brother, Jean (Marie) Gaulin of East Amherst; and her sister, Marie (Fred) Vogt of Venice, Florida. She was the dear aunt of 12 nieces and nephews, and 27 great nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 4-7 PM on Thursday at St. Mary Center, 241 Lafayette Avenue in Buffalo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 7 PM Thursday evening at St. Mary Center Chapel. Friends invited. Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Town of Tonawanda. If desired, memorials may be made to the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur, 241 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213. Arrangements entrusted to the care of the Hamp Funeral Home, Inc., Adam and Seymour Streets, Tonawanda.
Judith A. Bush
Judith (nee Mohr) Bush, age 63, of Grand Island, died Saturday, July 21, 2007 at Buffalo General Hospital, after a brief illness. Born in North Tonawanda, she was the daughter of the late John and Gertrude (nee Rohe) Mohr. She was married to Edward W. Bush on February 22, 1964, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in North Tonawanda. Mrs. Bush was very active in the Jayncees, was a member of St. Stephen’s Parish on Grand Island, and was employed at Suchak Data Systems on Grand Island.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Edward W. “Dewey” Bush; two daughters, Vicky J. Labin of Tonawanda, and Valerie A. Watts of Lakeview, Oregon; a brother, Kenneth (Delores) Mohr of Sanborn; five grandchildren, Melissa, Johnathon and Taylor Watts, and Amanda and Alexis Labin; and a great-granddaughter, Kaydance Watts. She was the niece of Betty Mohr of Tonawanda, and Arthur (Grace) Rohe of Buffalo; also surviving are several cousins.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Tuesday only at the Hamp Funeral Home, Inc., Adam and Seymour Streets, Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM Wednesday at St. Stephen R.C. Church on Baseline Road, Grand Island. Friends invited. If desired, memorials to St. Stephen Church, 2100 Baseline Road, Grand Island, NY 14072, are preferred by the family.
Rose M. Schinas
Avid Bingo Player
Rose (nee Stoll) Schinas, age 74, of Tonawanda, died Sunday, July 29, 2007 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, after a brief illness. Born in Buffalo, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Stoll. A resident of Tonawanda for the greater part of her life, she was an avid bingo player. She was the wife of the late Andrew Schinas, who died June 10, 2004.
She is survived by two sons, Richard (Deborah) Schinas of the Town of Tonawanda, and Micheal (Heidi) Schinas of Tonawanda; two daughters, Susan (Roger) Green of Fort Erie, Ontario, and Carol (Dennis) Anderson of Kenmore; and a brother, Robert Stoll of Buffalo. Also surviving are six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 5-9 PM on Tuesday only at the Hamp Funeral Home, Inc., Adam and Seymour Streets, Tonawanda. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Wednesday at the Chapel at Acacia Park Cemetery on North Tonawanda Creek Road in Pendleton; the Rev. Msgr. James Connelly officiating. Friends invited. If desired, memorials to the American Diabetes Association, 315 Alberta Drive, Amherst, NY 14226-1814, are preferred by the family.
