U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-CurrentBIFARELLA - Sara R. "Sally," of Springville, August 16, 2001. Daughter of the late Peter and Lena (nee Leone) Bifarella; sister of Marion Burns, Helen Kuhn, Leonard (Georgie) Bifarella and the late Samuel Bifarella and Rose Seidler; also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. A prayer service was held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from the Smith-Weisman- tel Funeral Home, Inc., 271 East Main Street, Springville, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Aloysius Church, Spring- ville, at 10:30. The Rev. John Kwiecien officiated. Burial was in St. Aloysius Cemetery, Springville.
KESTNER - Donald G., of Springville, August 18, 2001. Husband of Betty (nee Rice) Kestner; father of Jim (Rita) Kestner, Joyce Weiss and Jean (Don) Rindfuss; also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brother of Joyce (Don) Wagner, Allen (Rose) Kestner and the late Ray and Carol Kestner. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 from the Salem Lutheran Church, Springville. The Rev. Timothy A. Bickel officiated. Burial was in Mortons Corners Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Smith-Weismantel Funeral Home, Inc., 271 East Main Street, Springville.
KONERT - Bonita M. (nee Willibey), of Collins, August 20, 2001. Wife of Richard J. Konert Sr.; mother of Mary E. Konert and Richard J. (Georgiana) Konert Jr.; grandmother of Nicole, John and Jesse Konert; sister of Sandra (Angelo) Spicola, Jack B. (Brenda) Willibey Jr. and William Willibey; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Smith-Weismantel Funeral Home, Inc., 271 East Main Street, Springville, where funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock. The Rev. John S. Kwiecien will officiate. Mrs. Konert was a member of the Collins Center Auxiliary, Gowanda Chapter 651, and a 4-H leader. She also had worked for the town of Collins Recreation Center. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Collins Center Fire Company or the League for the Handicapped, Inc.
FULLER - Carl N., Jr. of Springville, February 27, 2001. Husband of Minnie Full (nee France); son of Dolly G. (nee Hafner) and the late Carl N. Fuller, Sr.; father of Paula, Wanda and Carla Fuller; step-father of Adam (Amanda) Mitchell and Eva (J. Cudnik) Mitchell; also survived by several grandchildren; brother of Lorraine Carol, Darlene, Duane, Dolly, Denise and the late Deborah; step-brother of seven step-brothers and five step-sisters. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Smith-Weismantel Funeral Home, Inc., 271 East Main Street, Springville where funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m.
LARIVEY - Eileen M. (nee Considine) of Springville, February 25, 2001. Wife of the late William; mother of William, Daniel (Ann) and the late Thomas Larivey; also survived by three granddaughters; sister of Thomas (Frances) Considine and the late Patricia Miller. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock from St. Bernadette's RC Church, 5930 South Abbott Road, Orchard Park. The Rev. Richard T. Nugent officiating. Burial will be in Nativity of Our Lord Cemetery, Orchard Park. Arrangements made by the Smith-Weismantel Funeral Home, Inc., 271 East Main Street, Springville.
BOWEN - Jeffrey S. II, May 11, 2001, of Elma. Son of Jeffrey and Lisa (nee Colf) Bowen; brother of Tyler, Jessica, Emily, Teresa, Zachary and Ethan; grandson of John and Rita (nee Krasowski) Bowen, Floyd Colf of Florida, formerly of West Valley, and Sandra (nee Nagel) Colf of Delevan, formerly of West Valley; and also beloved by Casimer and Rita Czerwinski of Machias. Services were held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock from the Colonial Memorial Chapels, Inc., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, and from Our Lady of Bistrica Church at 9:30.
SPROSS - Dayton A., May 10, 2001, age 100, in Springville. Beloved father of James (Beverly) Spross of West Valley; father-in-law of Marjorie Spross of Hilton; grandfather of Mary Lee (Justin) Vallon, Gregory (Stephanie), Katherine Spross and Pamela (Floyd) Tenny; great-grandfather of Victoria Tenny and Amanda Vallon; cousin of Adelaide Steedman; predeceased by wife Josephine and son Weldon Spross. Grave- side services were held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Creekside Cemetery, Chruch- ville. Arrangements were made by the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton, NY.
HACKEMER - Russell, January 3, 2002, of Springville. Husband of Cecelia (nee Spors) Hackemer; father of Edward, Diane Gullo, Susan Crowley and Amy Lendved; also survived by six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. A private service was held at the convenience of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Emergency Room, Springville, or Hospice Foundation, Cheektowaga, NY. Arrangements were made by the Smith-Weismantel Funeral Home, Inc., 271 East Main Street, Springville.
HUGHES - Robert T., January 4, 2002, of Springville. Son of Donna M. Hill (nee Priel) and the late Robert Hughes; stepson of the late Frank Hill; brother of Vickie Scott of Florida; grandson of Lillian France and the late Nelson Priel Sr.; nephew of Nelson E. and Joanne M. Priel. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the Salem Lutheran Church, Springville. The Rev. Timothy Bickel officiated. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Springville. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or the American Heart Association.
SALZLER - Edmund C., January 4, 2002, of Springville. Father of Ann (Todd) Wittmeyer; grandfather of Courtney, Erika and Brian Wittmeyer; brother of William R., Germain L. (Melva Lee), and the late Kenneth Salzler. A prayer service was held Monday morning at 10 o'clock from the Smith-Weismantel Funeral Home, Inc., 271 East Main Street, Springville, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Aloysius Church, Springville at 10:30. The Rev. John S. Kwiecien officiated. Burial in St. Aloysius Cemetery, Spring- ville. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Springville American Legion Post 431.
SCHINZEL - Carol (Parsons), December 30, 2001, of Hamburg. Loving wife of Richard Schinzel; devoted mother of Travis (Laura), Heidi (Michael) Bailey and Justin Schinzel; loving daughter of Dorothy and Ralph Parsons of Springville; beloved nana of Tylor and Britney; sister of Marge (Ron) Zimmerman, Robert (Janet) Parsons of Springville, and James (Jane) Parsons. A memorial service was held Saturday morning, January 5, at 11 o'clock from St. Paul's Lutheran Church, West Falls. Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Paul's Building Fund in Carol's name.
