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Thursday June 20, 2013

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Area Deaths Virginia B. Bylbie, 89, of Springville, died June 17.
Samuel R. Jempson, retired News district manager, former Newspaper Guild officer Dec. 17, 1942 – June 18, 2013
Margaret Ann George, former West Seneca schoolteacher July 10, 1932 - June 16, 2013
James Gandolfini, star of ‘The Sopranos,’ dies at age 51 LOS ANGELES — James Gandolfini’s lumbering, brutish mob boss with the tortured psyche will endure as one of TV’s indelible characters.
Mary Christie, insurance underwriter, church secretary June 25, 1929 – June 16, 2013
James E. Bodkin, retired Buffalo firefighter Oct. 14, 1946 – Jan. 2, 2013
Area deaths Linda Bomberski, of Angola, died June 17.
Peter J. Murto, served on two area school boards Dec. 30, 1929 – June 13, 2013
Twiggs Seymore Jr., Buffalo Prep science teacher April 15, 1958 – June 2, 2013
Edward J. McMahon, longtime professor at Daemen College Nov. 19, 1941 – June 14, 2013
Matthew Licata, retired GM production supervisor Dec. 29, 1928 – June 15, 2013
Area Deaths Patricia J. Abramo, 77, of Basom, died June 14.
Retired State Supreme Court Justice Frank A. Sedita Jr. dies at 78 Retired State Supreme Court Justice Frank A. Sedita Jr. died Sunday in Sisters Hospital after a brief illness. He was 78.
Mel LeBar, Town of Persia supervisor, veteran March 18, 1943 – June 14, 2013
Vincent J. Cottone, owner of Malone’s in Kenmore March 31, 1951 – May 19, 2013
Robert Szulis, farmer, owned Szulis Florists & Greeenhouses Feb. 26, 1941 – June 13, 2013
Dr. Raymond M. Gibbons Jr., 91, longtime Buffalo dentist Aug. 9, 1921 – June 14, 2013
John Boyd, veteran, worked for phone companies Jan. 9, 1934 – June 13, 2013
Area Deaths Jose M. Ballester, 89, of Grand Island, World War II Army veteran and General Motors retiree, died June 5.
Dr. Franklin H. Glassman, family practitioner March 4, 1926 – June 6, 2013
Thomas W. LaVean, retired News carpenter foreman May 10, 1935 – June 12, 2013
Connie J. Spentz, LPN, nursing instructor March 19, 1947 – June 7, 2013
Florence C. Herberger, 103, retired schoolteacher May 14, 1910 – June 12, 2013
Area Deaths Betty J. (Eaton) Babcock, of Alden, died June 6.
Ernst H. Beutner, renowned dermatology researcher Aug. 27, 1923 – June 10, 2013
John A. Cope, National Fuel executive, decorated WWII veteran May 18, 1922 – June 9, 2013
Arthur F. Dobson Jr., attorney killed on bike trip May 12, 1947 - June 11, 2013
Rita M. Know, operated several bars, restaurants Jan. 17, 1924 – June 7, 2013
John P. Weick, Korean War veteran, letter carrier Nov. 16, 1934 – June 10, 2013
Mary Johnson, Buffalo community activist Aug. 25, 1925 – June 7, 2013
Doris A. Gilbert, 103, lifelong school supporter Feb. 8, 1910 – June 9, 2013
Area Deaths Johnalaen LuAnn Vicky Abrams, of Salamanca, died June 7.
Earl J. Filbert, 92, active in veterans groups Dec. 4, 1920 – June 9, 2013
Curtis T. Barber, NFTA official, WWII veteran, active volunteer Oct. 24, 1921 – June 7, 2013
George P. Ziemer Sr., retired financial executive June 12, 1933 – June 10, 2013
Donald R. Armstrong, retired Buffalo police officer May 3, 1925 – June 5, 2013
Area Deaths Gaetana “Ida” (Balestreire) Alioto, died June 7.
Franklin N. Miller, 94, Army veteran of World War II April 19, 1919 – May 22, 2013
Frederick O. Zahm, owned 2 Hamburg businesses Oct. 21, 1935 – June 5, 2013
William G. Pufpaff, bank vice president, landed on Omaha Beach May 22, 1923 – May 31, 2013
Ray O. Ingalls, contractor, teacher, WWII veteran Oct. 15, 1922 – June 2, 2013
Hazel Menzie Whalen, pharmacist, active volunteer March 24, 1926 – June 5, 2013
Gregory A. Kayne, in Amherst Hockey Hall of Fame Oct. 9, 1962 – June 5, 2013
Esther Williams, 91, champion swimmer, movie star featured in aquatic musicals Aug. 8, 1921 – June 6, 2013
Area Deaths Shawn Daniel Bedell, of Delevan, died June 4.
Benjamin A. Wiech of North Tonawanda, local expert on Shroud of Turin Dec. 10, 1946 – June 4, 2013
Patrick S. Conway, Clarence High School senior Oct. 14, 1994 - June 5, 2013
Joseph Francescone, 90, retired Buffalo firefighter June 4, 1918 – June 5, 2013
John D. Smith Sr., 90, art director for Fisher-Price July 28, 1922 – June 1, 2013
Area Deaths Lucy P. “Lucille” (Gatto) Alessi, died May 31.
Ruth A. Richardson, managed photography business Oct. 13, 1923 – June 2, 2013
Mary Lee Bachmann, longtime piano teacher Sept. 27, 1923 – May 30, 2013
Robert J. Adams, retired professor of business Nov. 27, 1939 – May 29, 2013
Dr. Irene Hu Chang, 95, retired Gowanda physician May 28, 1918 – May 30, 2013
Area Deaths Lawrence M. Appleby, of Warsaw, Army veteran and retired teacher, died May 31.
Roy J. Schafer, civil engineer, construction executive Oct. 24, 1927 – May 31, 2013
Samuel L. Mistretta, World War II veteran and business owner May 12, 1924 - June 1, 2013
Josephine Gajkowski, retired owner of Ray’s Lounge Aug. 5, 1937 – May 29, 2013
Charles E. Taylor, Maplemere Elementary School principal Sept. 6, 1928 – May 29, 2013
Geraldine L. Chambers, SPCA director of volunteers Oct. 22, 1931 – May 28, 2013
Charles E. Taylor, teacher, principal in Amherst, Williamsville schools Sept. 6, 1928 – May 29, 2013
Lorenz Sticht, funeral director, member of Rotary Jan. 31, 1933 – May 26, 2013
Kevin Stoldt Jr., custom home builder Jan. 15, 1972 – May 30, 2013
Lawrence Toughey, longtime newspaper distributor Nov. 29, 1930 – May 29, 2013
William Slack Jr., 93, honored firefighter Oct. 26, 1919 – May 20, 2013
Area Deaths Rowland F. Blackley Sr., died May 30.
James J. Laettner, teacher, plumber, honor guard June 12, 1945 – May 25, 2013
Area Deaths Patricia J. (Harrington) Augustyniak, died May 28.
Nancy G. Elliott, organized, led global group tours March 28, 1937 – May 26, 2013
Nancy Gara, longtime banker, active in community Nov. 28, 1947 – May 28, 2013
Thomas J. McMahon Jr., 91, employment counselor, WWII veteran Dec. 18, 1921 - May 28, 2013
William Slack Jr., 93, honored Buffalo firefighter Oct. 26, 1919 – May 20, 2013
Leonard C. Szymanski, two term mayor of Sloan April 24, 1935 – May 27, 2013
Ralph Nazareth, longtime Rite Aid pharmacist Aug. 23, 1938 – May 27, 2013
Walter P. Kwiatkowski, VFW county commander June 29, 1934 – May 23, 2013
James P. Vallas, 93, Greek community volunteer, Moog retiree June 18, 1919 – May 25, 2013
Barbara R. Kreutzer, retired small-business owner March 5, 1944 – May 19, 2013
Morton H. Abramowitz, World War II Army veteran, Falls attorney May 7, 1927 – May 26, 2013
Joseph E. DeMarco, Niagara Parks Police captain Jan. 2, 1925 – May 25, 2013
Carolina Petrus, teacher’s aide, X-ray technician June 18, 1935 – May 25, 2013
Vincent Steffan, Buffalo native and New York event coordinator Nov. 28, 1958 – May 20, 2013
Sister Wilma Holler, 93, longtime educator Sept. 21, 1919 – May 24, 2013
Dr. Carlos E. Villarini, longtime Southtowns pediatrician May 11, 1930 – May 18, 2013
John A. Busse, Buffalo IRS office investigator April 11, 1948 – May 22, 2013
Timothy Maggio, drug and alcohol rehab counselor Oct. 27, 1944 – April 17, 2013
Area Deaths Helen J. (Bryk) Brzozowski, died May 22.
Norma J. Hipwell, record setting wheelchair athlete June 12, 1935 – Jan. 13, 2013
Rev. Stephen J. Denig, Niagara University professor June 14, 1948 – May 22, 2013
Lawrence M. Ward, co-founder of painting business June 7, 1929 – May 22, 2013
Catherine A. Gazda, nurse, administrator Sept. 14, 1961 – May 16, 2013
Sister Mary Michael Hill, teacher, retreat director Feb. 16, 1931 – May 21, 2013
Alfred A. Funk, Buffalo Fire Department division chief May 14, 1924 – May 18, 2013
Henry J. Sapecky, went on secret mission in WWII July 25, 1918 – April 1, 2013
Ray Manzarek, founding member of The Doors, dies at 74 Feb. 12, 1939 – May 20, 2013
Boruch Speigel, survivor of Warsaw ghetto uprising Oct. 4, 1919 – May 9, 2013
Area deaths Harold C. Abbey, 65, of Warsaw, died May 17.
Daniel J. Tomaka Sr., owned Lackawanna businesses April 6, 1938 – May 19, 2013
John B. Morganti, Ph.D., Buffalo State psychology professor emeritus April 22, 1940 – May 19, 2013
William J. Soltis, decorated fighter pilot in World War II, Korea June 15, 1922 – May 17, 2013
Area Deaths June W. (Wood) Boyle, died May 18.
Alfred A. Funk, Buffalo Fire Department division chief May 14, 1924 – May 18, 2013
Lawrence E. Liput, retired mechanic for Town of Tonawanda Aug. 20, 1947 – Jan. 19, 2013
Hattie Merriweather Baker, 98, church leader March 19, 1915 – May 16, 2013
James J. Murray, former priest, administrator Feb. 8, 1948 – May 17, 2013
Ruth Lippes, widow of prominent Buffalo attorney Feb. 25, 1915 – May 18, 2013
Cynthia Brown, activist headed Human Rights Watch group Died May 12, 2013
Ex-Argentine dictator Jorge Rafael Videla dies at 87 Aug. 2, 1925 – May 17, 2013
Mary Ardelle Pitkin, 96, longtime French teacher March 25, 1917 – May 9, 2013
Joan L. Wells, waitress and former Buffalo News employee June 8, 1926 – May 17, 2013
Russell M. Alessi Jr., M&T Bank vice president Feb. 2, 1968 – May 12, 2013
Sister Joanne Fuchs, nursing supervisor Dec. 31, 1923 – May 16, 2013
Sarah C. Degnan, former special-education teacher Oct. 20, 1951 – May 14, 2013
Area Deaths Robert T. Armentrout, of Buffalo, Army veteran, died May 5.
Pete Bonciani Cothran, retired Amherst Spanish teacher and decorated war veteran May 14, 1928 – May 11, 2013
Elder Paul C. Stewart, associate pastor at Greater Refuge Temple Feb. 26, 1939 – May 10, 2013
Claudia Mae Seay, retired D’Youville College chef Nov. 10, 1929 – May 10, 2013
Area Deaths Frances (Anderson) Alston, died May 9.
Robert S. Vidler, Jr. dies; helped turn 5 & 10 into E. Aurora landmark Nov. 9, 1924 - April 26, 2013
Louise Hutt, former Buffalonian was 107 July 3, 1905 – April 4, 2013
Marcus R. Mabee, real estate agent, civic leader March 8, 1936 – March 12, 2013
Richard “Papa Rich” Fierle, a member of Lake View founding families May 30, 1926 – May 10, 2013
Murray Yosim, owned Bernstone’s Cigar Store Nov. 24, 1921 – May 10, 2013
Area Deaths John E. Agnew, of Hamburg, died May 9.
Ann Billittier, co-owned Chef’s Restaurant April 22, 1930 – May 11, 2013
Camille Bailey Severyn, Spanish teacher, avid gardener July 21, 1944 – Dec. 9, 2012
Joseph J. Maciejewski, retired financial executive March 16, 1942 – May 8, 2013
Elizabeth D. LeVan, churchwoman was active with Order of Eastern Star March 24, 1921 – May 10, 2013
Peter J. Bertucci, engineer, Marine veteran Dec. 23, 1930 – May 9, 2013
Area Deaths Richard D. Austin, died May 10.
Steward B. Whitney, Niagara sociology professor Nov. 15, 1943 – May 6, 2013
Steven R. Majetic, NFTA communications specialist Feb. 13, 1952 – May 7, 2013
Juanita c. DeBerry, retired Buffalo teacher, vocalist Aug. 21, 1923 – May 8, 2013
Area Deaths Kimberly Sue Andrews, died May 6.
Dr. Richard V. Lee, physician, educator noted for work with isolated populations May 26, 1937 – May 7, 2013
Douglas R. Potter, Air Force veteran, golfer, skier Aug. 16, 1966 – May 5, 2013
Rev. Salvatore J. Cusimano, 92, pastor in Sheridan Sept. 1, 1920 – May 5, 2013
Albert J. Bassanello, operated barbershop in Akron Nov. 16, 1925 – May 7, 2013
Douglas H. Smith, former principal of Kenmore West July 1, 1955 – May 7, 2013
Vito M. Tibollo, owner of auto service business Oct. 29, 1924 – May 6, 2013
Adam P. Orfanos, 90, retired pediatric biochemist Aug. 20, 1922 – May 6, 2013
Efrain C. Burgos, outstanding area baseball player Feb. 10, 1940 – April 25, 2013
Area Deaths Carl Blachowicz, 50, formerly of Tonawanda, died April 26.
Harold McGrath, race car driver known as “Stroker McGurk” Aug. 29, 1932 – May 6, 2013
Ray Harryhausen, legend of animation in stop-motion film, cult hero, inspiration June 29, 1920 – May 7, 2013
Sidney Albrecht, founder of Reliable Propane in Clarence Center April 3, 1916 – May 5, 2013
Area Deaths Lisa M. (Sullivan) Buffington, 52, died May 6.
Funeral for Louis Turco June 15, 1928 – May 1, 2013
Eddie Kaye, popular local jazz saxophonist Dec. 28, 1926 – May 2, 2013
Bernard J. Adamski, assistant city forester, POW June 12, 1924 – May 5, 2013
James J. Pellegrino, business owner, sales manager July 12, 1950 – May 3, 2013
Stephen J. Paskuly, retired City Honors teacher Nov. 6, 1941 – May 2, 2013
Dr. Harvey D. Sprowl, associate dean of UB Dental School Sept. 29, 1929 – April 27, 2013
Martin L. Schechtman, 93, Graphic Controls executive March 2, 1920 – May 2, 2013
Helen M. Brooks, longtime registered nurse Aug. 15, 1925 – April 30, 2013
Shirley A. Prohaska, Muck Motors office worker Dec. 2, 1928 – May 2, 2013
Elizabeth C. Tower, 93, philanthropist, gifted artist Feb. 23, 1920 – May 2, 2013
Michael J. Bohn, well-known Batavia restaurateur Oct. 13, 1942 – May 1, 2013
Barbara E. Pigeon, active in politics, volunteer work March 11, 1939 – April 30, 2013
Louis Turco dies; popularized foot-long hot dog in WNY Louie Turco was working on the Bell Aircraft assembly line in the early 1950s, saving up enough money to chase his dream. He wanted to open his own hot-dog stand, in the grand tradition of Ted’s, so he began scouring sites in the area. He finally found his spot, on Grand Island Boulevard at the foot of Sheridan Drive.
Area Deaths Pearl (Glanville) Brewer, died April 29.
Frank A. Pagano, retired steamfitter, Army veteran of WWII Dec. 6, 1926 – April 28, 2013
Joseph R. Pace, chemistry teacher, golf pro, coach Oct. 1, 1924 – April 30, 2013
Rev. Hal Faba, driving force behind Niagara Arts and Cultural Center Jan. 3, 1929 – May 1, 2013
Rev. Edward T. Dunn, priest, scholar, educator Oct. 18, 1925 – March 24, 2013
Marcia Ann Hauber, major benefactor of UB Jan. 26, 1930 – May 2, 2013
Nelson R. Huff, legendary Seneca lacrosse player Aug. 24, 1924 – April 30, 2013
Cheyenne B. Hopkins, former business owner March 6, 1958 – April 28, 2013
Anthony Fasanello Sr., Buffalo schools attendance officer April 3, 1944 – April 29, 2013
Sister Jane Boudreau, taught in elementary schools Dec. 26, 1923 – April 30, 2013
Mary Lou Trunzo, area teacher and volunteer April 24, 1954 – April 28, 2013
Area deaths Charlotte M. (McFaul) Abati, 83, died April 23.
Dorothy Malczewski, noted for butter lamb sales in Buffalo, dies at 89 Dorothy Malczewski started making butter lambs in the kitchen of her East Side home in the early 1960s using the wooden mold her father brought with him from Poland.
William C. Schugardt, retired regional sales manager May 31, 1927 – April 27, 2013
Robert D. Zimpfer, railroad conductor for CSX March 30, 1953 - April 21, 2013
Area Deaths Robert J. Adimey Sr., of Cheektowaga, died April 27.
Area Deaths Maja A. (Skojic) Albini, 99, of Amherst, died April 22.
Ronda Koban-Sortore, restaurateur, Lewiston court clerk Sept. 18, 1964 – April 26, 2013
Joyce E. Brown, International Peace Corps volunteer and mentor Feb. 3, 1931 – April 25, 2013
Theresa B. Kinyon, registered nurse, hospital volunteer Oct. 14, 1926 – April 27, 2013
Andrew J. Watkinson, banker, consultant, rugby coach Nov. 16, 1937 – April 24, 2013
Melvin S. Shriver, ‘the Colonel,’ former steelworker Jan. 28, 1931 – April 25, 2013
Joseph V. LoTempio, longtime business owner Aug. 12, 1930 – April 25, 2013
Waclaw Mazur, owned construction company Sept. 11, 1934 – April 23, 2013
Robert R. Kreuger, contractor, trucking executive Jan. 20, 1918 – March 29, 2013
Vito S. Lenoci, retired Buffalo Public School teacher May 24, 1937 – March 9, 2013
Alvin G. Human, retired Sierra Research executive Feb. 26, 1925 – April 24, 2013
Robert C. Baeumler, Buffalo State fine arts professor June 12, 1933 – April 25, 2013
Area Deaths Robert R. Best Sr., of Hamburg, life member of Scranton Volunteer Fire Company, died April 23.
Martin ‘Buddy’ Rein, honored pharmacist Nov. 8, 1933 – April 7, 2013
Area Deaths Carole A. (Fischer) Andolino, of Hamburg, died April 24.
Larry Felser, iconic former News sports columnist, dies Larry Felser, who chronicled Buffalo sports for more than 50 years and became an icon in the newspaper business, died Wednesday at age 80.
Ronald E. Odle, former Jamestown postmaster Jan. 8, 1935 – Feb. 13, 2013
Area Deaths Martha M. (Walker) Berent, 91, died April 21.
Area Deaths Joseph Patrick “Yadi” Barilec, died April 21.
William J. Knaus, trucking company owner Oct. 3, 1922 – April 23, 2013
Julian C. Mikolajek, 91, retired tool-and-die maker July 20, 1921 – April 21, 2013
Area Deaths Charles W. Bagley, retired Buffalo police officer, died April 20.
James Hannon, veteran, Erie County sheriff’s deputy July 1, 1941 – April 12, 2013
Freda Vance, switchboard operator at Goodwill May 28, 1925 – April 21, 2013
Richard R. Jenczka, assistant state attorney general Sept. 23, 1920 – April 17, 2013
Gary A. Dulski, project manager June 14, 1963 – April 19, 2013
Robert North Jr., 102, library system administrator March 1, 1910 – Nov. 15, 2012
Joseph Deschenes, 91, autoworker, bar owner Nov. 9, 1921 – April 17, 2013
Area Deaths John Bahun, of Lackawanna, died April 17.
Donald Georger, former auto body shop owner Sept. 21, 1927 – April 15, 2013
Timothy Maggio, psychology professor, substance abuse counselor Oct. 27, 1944 – April 17, 2013
Alfred J. Follett, union president at Dunlop Tire plant Dec. 24, 1942 – April 14, 2013
Robert E. Wilson, former Jefferson Avenue business owner Oct. 13, 1918 – April 17, 2013
Roger S. Storm, researcher in advanced ceramics Jan. 6, 1943 – April 18, 2013
Joseph Casuccio, retired Maryvale administrator, coach Oct. 21, 1931 – April 18, 2013
Donald F. Dillon, retired trainmaster, bartender May 3, 1926 – April 15, 2013
C. Andrew Sheret, longtime owner of Springville Jewelers July 28, 1953 – April 15, 2013
Eugene A. Miller, retired bank executive and Navy veteran Sept. 16, 1920 – April 14, 2013
Area Deaths Carrie Brown, died April 13.
Weinfeld, a downtown fixture, succumbs to crash injuries Marc A. Weinfeld, who assisted downtown pushcart hot dog vendors and sold boondoggles he wove, died Wednesday in Erie County Medical Center.
William I. Schapiro, attorney, headed law firm April 30, 1930 – March 1, 2013
Katherine J. Goodwin, M&T Bank employee April 7, 1949 – April 15, 2013
James M. McIntyre, retired land surveyor July 5, 1927 – April 14, 2013
James Winney, owned Designers Folding Box Corp. Oct. 23, 1927 – April 14, 2013
Pat Summerall, veteran NFL broadcaster May 10, 1930 – April 16, 2013
Area Deaths Michael D. Anello, of Gowanda, died March 24.
Area Deaths Gordon P. “Phil” Barth Jr., of West Seneca, died April 13.
Area Deaths Mary Jane (Biddlecome) Bowers, of Lake View, longtime employee for Claddagh Commission, died Feb. 13.
W. Douglas Call, former Genesee County sheriff March 2, 1940 – April 14, 2013
Sister Rose Mary Lander, 95, teacher of the deaf Nov. 4, 1917 – April 13, 2013
Elena A. Horwitz, retired shoe store manager June 9, 1926 – April 14, 2013
James F. Reineck, UB mathematics professor May 31, 1957 – April 13, 2013
Area Deaths Carmella M. (Rossi) Armstrong, of Hamburg, died April 15.
Anthony J. Capozzi, owned home building business Aug. 17, 1927 – April 13, 2013
Helen M. Howard, longtime teacher, sheriff’s mother Oct. 17, 1923 – April 13, 2013
John S. King, retired geology professor Nov. 12, 1927 - March 15, 2013
Louis A. Corsetti, railroad worker, WWII veteran Nov. 15, 1925 – April 12, 2013
Daniel Dintino Sr., manager, Little League coach Dec. 14, 1942 – April 12, 2013
Dorothy K. Glor, Kenmore church’s longest-tenured member Feb. 18, 1923 – April 13, 2013
Robert Pacholski, coached St. Francis teams to championships Aug. 15, 1943 – April 12, 2013
Irene E. Wingerter, active in community, church Nov. 30, 1923 – April 10, 2013
Carol F. Cox, former teacher, community volunteer Sept. 7, 1929 – April 11, 2013
Area Deaths Ingrid (Becker) Aasaru, 81, died April 6.
Joseph DiGiacomo, retired barber, pizzeria owner, dies. Nov. 7, 1934 — April 9, 2013
Stanley A. Grajek, 92, engineer at Bell, Wurlitzer Nov. 13, 1920 – April 8, 2013
Joseph “Bow Tie Joe” Varga, retired Army Reserve colonel and educator Nov. 11, 1921 – March 15, 2013
Area Deaths Carrie M. (Shepard) Abrams, of Buffalo, died April 4.
Patricia F. Becht, medical secretary, volunteer May 29, 1933 – March 29, 2013
James H. Hall Sr., former Buffalo Public Schools teacher Sept. 13, 1938 – April 4, 2013
Glenn G. Bailey, owned Elmwood Warehousing Co. May 15, 1949 – April 4, 2013
Area deaths Anthony Joseph “Nin” Angelo, 85, of Newfane, well-known bowler, WWII Navy veteran, died April 4.
Richard L. Stahle, millwright, Vietnam War veteran May 27, 1939 - April 3, 2013
Anthony J. ‘Nin’ Angelo, famed bowler was a member of multiple Halls of Fame July 5, 1927– April 4, 2013
Benjamin Sobczyk, sheriff’s deputy, Pendleton historian May 24, 1921 – April 7, 2013
John E. Coyle, chiropractor, WWII veteran Aug. 16, 1923 – April 8, 2013
John J. Kelly, retired Buffalo police officer, veteran May 23, 1931 – April 1, 2013
Anthony J. Fredo, 99, crane operator, photographer Jan. 14, 1914 – April 4, 2013
Mary Minich, 97, active in church, community Nov. 17, 1915 – March 2, 2013
Richard C. Guenther, UB college administrator March 16, 1931 – April 6, 2013
Nancy H. Frey, homemaker, dedicated ECMC volunteer March 18, 1928 – April 3, 2013
Mary E. Bisantz, former assistant district attorney Sept. 5, 1944 – March 10, 2013
Mary F. Sullivan, philanthropist, active volunteer Dec. 29, 1920 – March 27, 2013
Jean L. Lacey, longtime nurse, world traveler Dec. 3, 1937 – to April 2, 2013
Donald R. Schneegold Jr., local hockey coach Dec. 31, 1964 – April 2, 2013
Joseph Ciminese, longtime M. Wile store manager Oct. 24, 1956 – April 1, 2013
Area Deaths Leonard J. Bakowski, died April 4.
James A. Carmichael Jr., former assemblyman, insurance agent Jan. 14, 1925 – April 1, 2013
Area Deaths Rita A. (Wagner) Barr, of West Seneca, died April 2.
George H. Miller, sales engineer, WWII veteran Sept. 12, 1922 – March 26, 2013
George H. MIiller, sales engineer, WWII veteran Sept. 12, 1922 – March 26, 2013
Paul W. Jeter Sr., operated area McDonald’s May 2, 1935 – March 28, 2013
Clifford A. Stumm, civil engineer, decorated WWII veteran Feb. 13, 1923 – March 24, 2013
James H. Hume, dairy farmer, former legislator Nov. 27, 1927 – April 1, 2013
Kathleen M. Howard, retired home economics teacher. July 2, 1939 – Jan. 28, 2013
Henry S. Williams Jr., lab technician, teacher, retired Army Reserve major Feb. 12, 1934 – March 30, 2013
Ruby M. Kempf, 95, honored Red Cross volunteer July 30, 1917 – March 30, 2013
Area Deaths Salvatore H. Alaimo, 79, died March 31.
Hertha Ball lived the American dream to the end Hertha B. Ball lived a storybook life, being rescued from Nazi Germany by a famous Western New York songwriter, then moving to Clarence, where she and her husband, Arthur, prospered as cattle breeders.
Robert W. Waterman Sr., 93, Buffalo Forge retiree June 8, 1919 – March 30, 2013
Dr. Paul F. Hoffman, director of student health at UB Sept. 18, 1917 – March 30, 2013
(No heading) Diane M. (Borsink) Allen, American Road Lines employee, died March 26.
Dorothy G. Ingalls, founded investment club Feb. 23, 1922 – March 21, 2013
George P. Steigauf, founder of two companies June 13, 1935 – March 27, 2013
Patricia F. Becht, medical secretary, volunteer May 29, 1933 – March 29, 2013
Lilia D’Angelo, operated businesses with husband Dec. 15, 1924 – March 25, 2013
John Frontera, 97, Niagara Mohawk retiree May 6, 1915 – March 26, 2013
John W. Farrell Jr., a leading FM disc jockey in ’70s March 4, 1950 – March 25, 2013
Robert J. Kerl Jr., truck driver, dies. Jan. 4, 1954 – March 27, 2013
Siegfried Wozniak, 94, journeyman machinist Oct. 11, 1918 – March 25, 2013
Donald V. Miller, 93, product safety inspector July 11, 1919 – March 26, 2013
Eugene W. Salisbury, attorney, village justice March 20, 1931 – March 27, 2013
Area deaths William A. Bauer, World War II Navy veteran and longtime S.M. Flickinger employee, died March 25.
Evelyn T. Tierney, dedicated hospital volunteer Dec. 29, 1921 – March 26, 2013
Dr. Goran Enhorning, UB professor whose research helped save babies’ lives March 18, 1924 – Jan. 25, 2013
Joseph Jack Sr. retired NFTA chief supervisor April 12, 1923 – March 26, 2013
James W. Malone, Buffalo deputy fire commissioner April 28, 1944 – March 26, 2013
Jannetje Hammer, advocate for the handicapped Aug. 23, 1923 – March 23, 2013
Shirley A. Foser, Erie Community College math teacher July 1, 1949 – March 25, 2013
Ruth S. Higgins, 67-year member of the Orchard Park Country Club, dies. April 17, 1920 – March 26, 2013
Michael D. Whitfield, retired injured city firefighter April 30, 1968 – March 22, 2013
Area deaths Michael D. Anello, of Gowanda, died March 24.
Loretta Schaefer, floral designer and owner of Wean Florist March 1, 1921 – March 24, 2013
Stanley J. Keysa, former Lancaster town supervisor, dies at 69 Dec. 9, 1943 – March 24, 2013
Monsignor S. Paul Ayoub, was pastor at Mother of Divine Grace April 29, 1928 – March 22, 2013
(No heading) Sylvia B. (Sayler) Behr, 71, of North Tonawanda, former packer for the Gerald Fried Display Co., died March 14.
Helen E. Kossuth, worked with blind as volunteer April 27, 1935 – March 20, 2013
Florence Jankowski, ex-model died on 98th birthday March 20, 1915 – March 20, 2013
Lawrence W. Bloch, teacher and administrator Feb. 20, 1927 – March 19, 2013
(No heading) Gerald A. “Jerry” Baumler, formerly of Buffalo, Korean War veteran, worked as a cost estimator at Buffalo- area construction and architectural firms, died March 16.
Louis E. Saad Jr., home security company founder, dies. Nov. 20, 1937 – March 16, 2013
Area Deaths Carol Ann Aldrich, died March 14.
Raymond A. Marien, operated accounting business Jan. 11, 1963 – March 18, 2013
Louis E. Saad Jr., home security company founder, dies. Nov. 30, 1937 – March 16, 2013
William S. Allen, retired UB history professor Oct. 5, 1932 - March 14, 2013
Wilda G. Levin, psychiatric social worker Dec. 12, 1924 – March 16, 2013
William Setzer, leader in local food movement Dec. 17, 1952 – March 17, 2013
Irena Wilczynski, twice captured by Nazi soldiers Oct. 27, 1919 – March 16, 2013
Donald J. Kurek, retired supervisor at DuPont plant Oct. 13, 1927 – March 16, 2013
Richard S. Koziarski, former Darien Center highway superintendent March 30, 1930 – March 13, 2013
Anthony Rozek Sr., machinist, girls hockey advocate Nov. 8, 1928 – March 14, 2013
Eugene A. Czeck, retired aeronautical engineer June 17, 1926 – March 14, 2013
Jimmie Lee Billingslea III, longtime Greyhound bus driver March 9, 1931 – March 11, 2013
Peter A. Mardino, retired plumber, Army veteran Oct. 15, 1927 - March 9, 2013
Allen Sigel, BPO principal clarinetist, UB professor Feb. 9, 1925 – March 15, 2013
Frank J. Manzella, artist, sang as Frankie Mann Aug. 8, 1928 – March 11, 2013
Charles E. Walker, decorated veteran of WWII Nov. 23, 1923 – March 12, 2013
JoAnne Mallare, former trucking company owner Dec. 19, 1935 – March 14, 2013
Robert F. West, Water Authority electrical engineer Aug. 21, 1924 – March 10, 2013
Rev. Edward H. Schroeder, Clarence Center pastor Feb. 11, 1931 – March 13, 2013
Area deaths Concetta F. “Connie” (Burgio) Alongi, 88, died March 12.
Paul F. Witkowski, retired restaurant owner, dies. May 23, 1939 – March 11, 2013
(No heading) Muriel M. (Bradt) Bailey, died March 11.
C. Morgan Epes Jr., 90, insurance firm chairman Feb. 14, 1923 – March 8, 2013
Jane Frankowski, former bar owner, dies. March 15, 1918 – March 9, 2013
Susan L. Sellers, retired director of special ed July 24, 1951 – March 10, 2013
Edna Bell Black, who once served as missionary, dies. July 27, 1927 – March 7, 2013
Janet H. Brown, former Mrs. New York State June 14, 1927 – March 4, 2013
Thomas C. Joyce, Canisius College English professor Oct. 21, 1950 – March 6, 2013
Miriam Ehrenreich, longtime Millard Fillmore patient advocate June 14, 1924 – March 9, 2013
Al-Hajj Akmal Shareef, substance abuse counselor March 11, 1939 – March 8, 2013
Dr. Robert J. Gormley, longtime Falls ophthalmologist Aug. 1, 1932 – March 8, 2013
Robert A. Hayman, retired electrical engineer Oct. 12, 1929 – March 6, 2013
Laurel J. Cammarata, volunteer for decades March 14, 1927 – March 7, 2013
Udell Hicks Sr., retired steelworker and community activist March 11, 1929 - March 3, 2013
Joseph Orffeo, artist, painter and sculptor Jan. 5, 1926 – March 6, 2013
Area Deaths Delores E. (Hill) Anderson, died Feb. 25.
Nagibe Betros, helped introduce pita bread to WNY Feb. 2, 1931 – March 5, 2013
Karen A. Andruschat, nurse, leader at Hospice March 17, 1941 – March 6, 2013
Adeline R. Jerrett, 103, retired Town of Amherst employee April 6, 1909 – March 6, 2013
Norma O. Chandler, 99, artist and retired teacher Jan. 3, 1914 – March 4, 2013
(No heading) Nagibe Betros, of Kenmore, owner, operator and baker at Pete’s Lebanese Bakery, died March 5.
Adeline R. Jerrett, 102, retired Town of Amherst employee April 6, 1909 – March 6, 2013
Leon Davis Sr., 103, retired Bethlehem Steel laborer Feb. 17, 1910 – March 3, 2013
William M. Fallon, decorated FBI special agent Aug. 12, 1961 – March 3, 2013
Dr. Lester H. Schiff, pediatrician, Mount St. Mary’s chief of staff Dec. 17, 1923 – March 3, 2013
(No heading) Nagibe (Germany) Betrow, of Kenmore, owner, operator and baker at Pete’s Lebanese Bakery, died March 5.
Laurence E. Erb, business owner, founded ski club April 3, 1928 – March 4, 2013
James C. Donahue, decorated Vietnam War vet, active in community May 29, 1942 – March 4, 2013
H. Lee Sweitzer, operated Clarence meat store April 3, 1927 – March 3, 2013
Elsie Stryker Miller, city sales manager for Avon May 7, 1926 – March 3, 2013
(No heading) Antonina (Rebisz) Balmas, of Depew, died March 3.
William L. Rybarczyk, 40-year Verizon employee Jan. 29, 1939 – March 3, 2013
Gary T. Roncone, Scout leader, heating and cooling technician Oct. 7, 1961 – March 2, 2013
Charles J. Montedoro, history teacher, football coach Sept. 18, 1930 – March 1, 2013
Paul E. Donovan, retired substance abuse counselor Aug. 27, 1934 – March 2, 2013
Vincent Pellegrino, auto collision shop repairman July 2, 1923 – March 2, 2013
Chester R. Jasinski, longtime hair salon owner Sept. 28, 1933 – Feb. 24, 2013
Delores Anderson, science teacher in Buffalo schools Dec. 30, 1946 – Feb. 25, 2013
William R. Hamilton III, sprinkler fitter, Vietnam veteran Oct. 29, 1949 – Feb. 27, 2013
George M. Colvin Jr., retired Bell Aerospace employee Jan. 9, 1932 – Feb. 27, 2013
Area Deaths Lucy M. (Nowicki) Amrozowicz, 97, of Blasdell, died Feb. 27.
Thomas W. Jusiak, retired BOCES special education teacher Feb. 5, 1942 – Feb. 26, 2013
Michael C. Lauria, airline pilot, devout Catholic Sept. 15, 1958 – Feb. 19, 2013
Thomas J. Monaghan, former UAW regional director Feb. 1, 1933 – Feb. 27, 2013
Richard Muscarella Jr., owned Ashland Pest Control Feb. 28, 1953 – Feb. 26, 2013
Donna H. Irwin, watercolor artist and community volunteer Sept. 11, 1931 – Feb. 26, 2013
Philip F. Frandina, former county public works chief June 4, 1928 – Feb. 26, 2013
Van Cliburn, U.S. pianist famous for win at Moscow competition during Cold War July 12, 1934 – Feb. 27, 2013
Dominic A. Guercio, Water Authority employee, volunteer Aug. 9, 1925 – Feb. 24, 2013
Romana K. Reger, 90, retired editor of Catholic Directory March 2, 1922 – Feb. 24, 2013
H. Michael Hunter, longtime Tonawanda Coke worker April 10, 1958 – Feb. 23, 2013
Area Deaths Jean Mae Buerger, died Feb. 23
Eugene G. Miller, author and professor of languages May 30, 1931 – Feb. 24, 2013
E. William Miller, Tonawanda’s ‘Mr. Recreation’ May 4, 1926 – Feb. 22, 2013
Dr. Edward B. Crohn, 95, internist, active volunteer Dec.27, 1917 – Feb. 20, 2013
Stephanie J. Weary, funeral administrator July 27, 1958 – Feb. 17, 2013
Louis M. Russell, retired Buffalo Urban League project director Jan. 17, 1923 – Feb. 18, 2013
Area Deaths James R. Adam, died Feb. 18.
Lou Myers, known for role in ‘A Different World’ Sept. 26, 1935 – Feb. 19, 2013
Norma Kassirer, author, poet, painter; influenced generations of writers, artists Jan. 14, 1924 – Feb. 17, 2013
Carl J. LaCorte, former Kenmore police chief May 6, 1946 – Feb. 20, 2013
Andrew F. Phelan, assistant U.S. attorney, veteran Jan. 2, 1932 – Feb. 20, 2013
Emmett Vinson, retired Buffalo firefighter and a founder of Mocha Society of Black Firefighters March 2, 1945 – Feb. 16, 2013
Area Deaths Florence G. (Piechowiak) Bielinski, 91, died Feb. 17.
Mary L. Stobie, community volunteer, blood donor Sept. 4, 1933 – Feb. 18, 2013
Kathleen A. Devine, former block club president Sept. 22, 1923 – Feb. 16, 2013
Anthony A. Schifano, retired Ford worker, bicycle shop owner Jan. 10, 1932 – Feb. 19, 2013
Christian G. Koelbl Jr., chairman and former president of Alden State Bank Nov. 29, 1922 – Feb. 18, 2013
Kerry Van Cott, headed Buffalo real estate company May 8, 1969 - Feb. 19, 2013
Donald W. Munson, longtime principal at Amherst Central High March 28, 1921 – Feb. 18, 2013
(No heading) Florence A. (Pyc) Beres, died Feb. 17.
Josiane M. Woodman, French native taught language April 5, 1924 – Feb. 17, 2013
Sister Mary Felicia Szymanowski, retired educator March 2, 1933 – Feb. 18, 2013
John F. Malone, retired sheet metal alloys salesman July 16, 1923 – Feb. 16, 2013
Area Deaths Walter J. Abt, died Feb. 16.
Donald J. MacKinnon, retired account manager for Occidental Petroleum Oct. 22, 1924 – Feb. 13, 2013
Robert D. Wisbaum, owned Niagara Hardware & Plumbing Supply Feb. 10, 1926 – Feb. 15, 2013
David Szatkowski, longtime DuPont employee March 7, 1940 – Feb. 13, 2013
James Continelli, 99, Courier-Express compositor March 12, 1913 – Feb. 13, 2013
Jan Madejski, retired pharmacist and supporter of the Boy Scouts. Feb. 20, 1933 – Feb. 12, 2013
Vickie L. Fitchlee, former Harrison supervisor Sept. 30, 1956 – Feb. 6, 2013
Sister Julia Fala, retired longtime teacher Oct. 22, 1923 – Feb. 14, 2013
Leonard S. Coniglio, labor leader, sheriff’s deputy Sept. 15, 1916 – Feb. 13, 2013
Area Deaths Mary Jane (Biddlecome) Bowers, of Lake View, longtime employee for Claddagh Commission, died Feb. 13.
Robert J. Donough, former Liberty Bank president July 20, 1924 – Feb. 10, 2013
Harry A. Flak, retired hotel manager, firefighter Aug. 2, 1953 – Dec. 29, 2012
(No heading) James J. Bauer, died Feb. 11.
Rev. Francis J. Staebell, Mercy Hospital chaplain Oct. 11, 1918 – Feb. 8, 2013
Ann T. Siepka, Lerner Shops department manager March 20, 1918 – Feb. 11, 2013
Area Deaths James J. Bauer, died Feb. 11.
Marc D. Connelly, owner of office machines company June 12, 1942 – Feb. 8, 2013
William J. Coffey, longtime Postal Service employee Sept. 11, 1931 – Feb. 10, 2013
Patricia a. Gardon, office manager, volunteer Nov. 22, 1932 – Feb. 9, 2013
Albert Capozzi Sr. dies at 87; kept faith until wrongfully imprisoned son was vindicated Six years ago, Albert Capozzi Sr. sat in his daughter’s Amherst hair salon and explained how he felt about his son Anthony’s being exonerated after two decades of wrongful imprisonment for rapes he did not commit.
Anthony Cubello Jr., realty agent, religious healer July 4, 1929 – Jan. 31, 2013
Florence Gerken, 92, hospital registered nurse March 19, 1920 – Feb. 10, 2013
William E. Francisco Jr., Arcata account executive Jan. 28, 1920 – Jan. 30, 2013
(No heading) Anna M. (Redmond) Addeo, of West Seneca, died Feb. 7.
The Rev. James W. Evans, active in the civil rights movement Aug. 20, 1930 – Feb. 6, 2013
Scott Davidson Vershay, account manager at Domtar July 7, 1958 – Feb. 8, 2013
Eugene J. O’Brien, co-owned O’Brien’s Sleepy Hollow Jan. 20, 1926 – Feb. 8, 2013
Helen J. Stevens Neubert, 93, retired real estate agent Feb. 21, 1919 – Feb. 4, 2013
James Francis Ryan Jr., Korean War vet, insurance agent Jan. 25, 1930 – Feb. 8, 2013
James R. Kiel, executive at local manufacturing firm Aug. 25, 1947 – Feb. 7, 2013
Area Deaths Jennifer J. Andolina, died Feb. 4.
Heinz-Josef Steiniger, 92, retired master goldsmith Jan. 9, 1921 – Feb. 7, 2013
August P. Lindell, skilled mechanic, dairy farmer Nov. 25, 1983 – Feb. 7, 2013
Lawrence M. O’Connor, athlete, retired business owner May 6, 1932 – Feb. 7, 2013
Robert Siudzinski, cartoonist, draftsman, designer Dec. 10, 1947 – Feb. 2, 2013
Dr. Samuel L. Albert, dentist, dental clinic director Nov. 21, 1920 – Jan. 26, 2013
Charlotte Smallwood-Cook, the first woman to serve as a district attorney in New York Jan. 24, 1923 – Jan. 26, 2013
Elaine H. Orzechowski, teacher in several states Nov. 2, 1940 – Jan. 27, 2013
Franklin A. Kimmins Jr., respiratory therapist Jan. 15, 1937 – Feb. 3, 2013
Raymond J. Jacobi Sr., retired insurance agent and one time NFL draft pick. June 18, 1928 – Feb. 2, 2013
Frances Mazzone, operated beauty salon on Hertel April 29, 1926 – Feb. 3, 2013
Area deaths James C. Barnett, died Feb. 5.
Sister Mary Nazaria Stoklosa, teacher May 9, 1926 – Feb. 4, 2013
Ralph Hernandez, guided Friendship House June 24, 1936 – Feb. 2, 2013
James S. Valone, historian and associate dean of the business school at Canisius College Dec. 29, 1934 – Feb. 4, 2013
Area deaths Harmon Adams Jr., died Feb. 2.
Linda M. Monforte, Sunset Bay restaurant owner Oct. 9, 1950 – Feb. 1, 2013
Area Deaths Lynn B. (Bottomley) Bushen, of West Seneca, died Feb. 2.
Alice M. Pytak, freelance writer Aug. 1, 1930 – Feb 3, 2013
Lachez McDuffie, worked at local service agencies Sept. 2, 1954 – Jan. 31, 2013
Sister Lillian Schwartz, nurse, administrator Sept. 3, 1920 – Feb. 2, 2013
Geraldine Valone, former Canisius College employee July 2, 1937 – Jan. 28, 2013
James E. Walline Sr., Grand Island High principal Sept. 26, 1935 – Jan. 30, 2013
Harold F. Miller, retired history teacher Feb. 10, 1935 – Jan. 29, 2013
Martin J. Pine, Roswell Park research scientist Nov. 6, 1927 – Jan. 1, 2013
Area Deaths Vincent Adinolfe Sr., of Hamburg, woodworker, died Jan. 29.
Sister Mary Elizabeth Sander, nurse, administrator Aug. 27, 1923 – Jan. 29, 2013
Gus E. Pratchett, retired Veterans Administration employee Jan. 13, 1939 – Jan. 22, 2013
Beatrice Pacanowski, 100, lifelong piano player and teacher June 9, 1912 – Jan. 25, 2013
Mamie Beale Johnson, laboratory mathematician March 11, 1925 – Jan. 26, 2013
Thomas N. Schwob, honored Ken-Ton principal May 5, 1929 – Jan. 24, 2013
Edward J. Pawenski, 93, funeral director, banker Oct. 28, 1919 – Jan. 29, 2013
Wesley F. Arnold, educator and Lockport town justice June 9, 1923 – Jan. 31, 2013
Area Deaths Helen (Babkiewicz) Amico, of Orchard Park, died Jan. 26.
Lucy Eleanor Garrett, state Labor Department retiree Feb. 5, 1936 – Jan. 26, 2013
Melissa S. Utley Dispenza, Rich Products employee March 21, 1958 – Jan. 28, 2013
Helen Amico, served on Valu Home Center’s board Sept. 3, 1921 – Jan. 26, 2013
Area deaths Linda May (Allan) Conte, of Williamsville, former dance teacher, co-host of Buffalo Bandstand in 1960s and secretary for Clarence Middle School, died Jan. 20.
John R. Russ, president of Buffalo Abrasives Sept. 6, 1939 – Jan. 26, 2013
Donald E. Mitchell, retired vocal music teacher for Williamsville schools. Oct. 27, 1927 – Jan. 25, 2013
Janel Marie McKinny, special-education teacher Nov. 11, 1955 – Jan. 28, 2013
Jerald Stoddard, retired M&T vice president June 18, 1937 – Jan. 26, 2013
Max Fischer, accountant in financial planning March 8, 1944 – Jan. 24, 2013
(No heading) Mary C. (Caligiuri) Baldelli, of Lackawanna, died Jan. 27.
Robert K. Kumm, Falls wastewater plant supervisor Sept. 8, 1951 – Jan. 24, 2013
Daisy B. George, Friendship House executive secretary June 19, 1925 – Jan. 23, 2013
Sister Mary Priscilla Delewski, teacher, nurse Feb. 18, 1926 – Jan. 25, 2013
Marion Kubanet, longtime nurse, WWII veteran Nov. 2, 1918 – Jan. 24, 2013
Ethel Schueckler, teacher, active in community March 26, 1924 – Jan. 3, 2013
Isabelle W. Farewell, retired associate professor at UB April 8, 1931 – Jan. 22, 2013
(No heading) Julie R. (Stumpf) Allen, of Hamburg, died Jan. 21.
Patrick J. Lowther, retired Amherst town employee Feb. 23, 1926 – Jan. 13, 2013
Kathleen E. Hallock, former supervisor and respected figure in Clarence politics Aug. 24, 1943 – Jan. 24, 2013
William J. Williamson, retired bank executive July 9, 1936 – Jan. 23, 2013
Jeanette M. Lombardo, physical education teacher April 18, 1926 – Jan. 22, 2013
William J. Naylon, real estate broker, sales rep Feb. 12, 1936 – Jan. 20, 2013
Robert A. Coles, real estate broker and WKBW-TV employee Feb. 2, 1942 – Jan. 14, 2013
Joseph G. Alessi, founder of Alessi Bros. Plumbing & Heating Aug. 27, 1920 – Jan. 18, 2013
Thomas P. Denn, banker and investment adviser June 27, 1933 – Jan. 21, 2013
Area deaths John E. Brewley, died Jan. 20.
Nancy M. Colangelo, longtime co-owner of Jenny’s Restaurant May 24, 1921 – Jan. 15, 2013
Daniel C. Sacco, retired Buffalo firefighter, veteran April 4, 1930 – Jan. 17, 2013
Retired Banker March 1, 1923 – Jan. 3, 2013
Sister Jane Marie Kupniewski, Felician nun and retired teacher July 5, 1920 – Jan. 20, 2013
Area deaths Frank J. Aramini, died Jan. 19.
Raymond G. Urban, construction industry executive July 29, 1928 – Jan. 17, 2013
Betty A. Krafft, real estate broker, avid swimmer July 7, 1927 – Jan. 17, 2013
Robert Reading Jones, sales engineer at Jones Co. Oct. 26, 1925 – Dec. 25, 2012
Millson M. Bassett Jr., 95, retired M&T vice president Nov. 13, 1917 – Jan. 10, 2013
Paul J. Kreppel, aerospace engineer, active in skating Dec. 24, 1928 – Jan. 18, 2013
Arthur J. Haumesser, 90, radio operator during WWII Nov. 9, 1922 - Jan. 17, 2013
Area Deaths Shirley Ann (Tolliver) Andrew, died Jan. 15.
Peter R. Breads, founder and CEO of Great Lakes Orthodontics May 20, 1937 – Jan. 14, 2013
Richard H. Morse, insurance executive, POW Sept. 2, 1926 – Jan. 14, 2013
Dorothy M. Hornbuckle, 90, retired nurse, gardener June 1, 1922 – Jan. 4, 2013
John J. Walder, transportation sales executive Sept. 21, 1951 – Jan. 13, 2013
John A. McCarthy, realty agent July 30, 1934 – Jan. 16, 2013
Carol A. Scholl, credit union assistant manager June 19, 1956 – Jan. 14, 2013
Mary M. Major, 92, retired AM&A’s supervisor Sept. 2, 1920 – Jan. 11, 2013
(No heading) Patricia (Mann) Atkinson, of South Wales, died Jan. 15.
Benjamin R. Freedman, wrote jingles used worldwide
Diane Nelson, retired manager had 40-year career in banking Sept. 28, 1949 – Jan. 13, 2013
Area Deaths Cory R. Birtch, of Tonawanda, died Jan. 14.
William “Bill” Daly, South Buffalo tavern owner Dec. 10, 1921 – Jan. 8, 2013
Rowland Richards Jr., retired UB professor June 2, 1935 – Jan. 8, 2013
Brian D. Berkman, owner of Koch Travel Bureau April 8, 1949 – Jan. 11, 2013
Casimir A. Pietras, Bethlehem Steel retiree, veteran Feb. 26, 1928 – Jan. 2, 2013
Area Deaths James Carr, 73, died Jan. 13.
Clarence A. Hallen, 94, Amherst police officer July 13, 1918 – Jan. 11, 2013
Ernest Murdoch, helped restore Lewiston Landing Nov. 11, 1939 – Jan. 11, 2013
Dr. Robert Ebinger, Hamburg dentist for 42 years April 13, 1927 – Jan. 9, 2013
Prudence E. Ciminelli, part-owner of clothing store July 24, 1930 – Jan. 7, 2013
Mary I. Rizzo Harmon, accomplished local artist May 7, 1924 – Jan. 9, 2013
James F. Rusin, longtime athletic director for Williamsville Schools Nov. 11, 1948 – Jan. 6, 2013
Nicholas Rastelli, owner of tiling business, dies. Feb. 10, 1943 – Jan. 9, 2013
C. Arthur Burchfield, son of legendary local artist Charles E. Burchfield, dies. June 1, 1929 – Jan. 10, 2013
Austin J. Short, chemist took part in Manhattan Project Jan. 22, 1918 – Jan. 10, 2013
Frederick L. ‘Spider’ Davis, executive, avid sailor June 29, 1928 – Jan. 7, 2013
Craig A. Rath, owner of C&R Landscaping, dies. Oct. 10, 1954 – Jan. 9, 2013
Author Evan S. Connell, noted for book on Custer SANTA FE, N.M. – Evan S. Connell was virtually unknown to the general public, but to critics and students of graduate writing programs, the adventurous author was regarded fondly and often praised for his diversity of interests.
Jack Reingold, 101, active in scrap metal business
Tammy A. Sigurdson, health care worker Sept. 28, 1967 – Jan. 8, 2013
John G. Mikula, retired Teamster, VFW post commander Feb. 23, 1933 – Jan. 9, 2013
Area Deaths Jesse Banks, died Jan. 6.
Richard Ben Cramer, esteemed journalist June 12, 1950 - Jan. 7, 2013
Dr. A. Alexander Drapanas, Buffalo dentist, athlete
Frank Ploetz, 92, had passion for the outdoors Aug. 20, 1920 – Jan. 8, 2013
Area Deaths Rosemary (Yenzi) Bettino, 83, of Niagara Falls, former nurse practitioner for the Niagara Falls School District, died Jan. 7.
Richard A. LaForest, retired from Harrison/Delphi Sept. 16, 1946 – Jan. 4, 2013
Edward ‘Ned’ Wertimer, character actor
(No heading) Lydia M. (Meissner) Boldt, of West Seneca, died Jan. 6.
Mike Murphy, devoted his life to coaching baseball May 17, 1956 – Jan. 4, 2013
Marjorie Muchow, 90, longtime W.T. Grant clerk June 15, 1922 – Jan. 5, 2013
Abu Bilal Abdur-Rahman, advocate for prisoners Sept. 8, 1954 – Jan. 5, 2013
Maria Theresa Gryta, Buffalo State College cashier July 13, 1919 – Jan. 6, 2013
Dwight W. Balnis, gave $1 million to Roswell Park Aug. 14, 1929 – Jan. 4, 2013
Janet Woods, former director of the Western District NYS PTA, dies. July 23, 1919 – Dec. 30, 2012
Gladys Kling Lorenz, community volunteer Jan. 19, 1919 – Jan. 3, 2013
Robert R. Vehar, noted voice teacher, choral director
C. Cornelia Lewis, retired sheriff’s deputy Feb. 4, 1919 – Dec. 29, 2012
Edward T. Laettner, retired music teacher, band director Nov. 15, 1924 – Jan. 2, 2013
Mary Louise Dobelbower, former Roswell Park oncology nurse. Dec. 18, 1941 – Jan. 3, 2013
Area Deaths Sheldon J. Armitage, of Buffalo, died Jan. 2.
Frank Pezzimenti Jr., retired Tops Markets warehouse worker, dies. Feb. 27, 1932 – Jan. 1, 2013
Sister Geraldine Warthling, longtime educator Aug. 1, 1937 – Jan. 2, 2013
Norman E. Conway, retired Maryvale teacher, coach March 2, 1924 – Jan. 1, 2013
George Kester, farmer, Yorkshire official, veteran Feb. 17, 1926 – Dec. 29, 2012
Area Deaths Christine M. Allen-Bannister, of Buffalo, died Dec. 30.
Elton Wayne Chambless, was Calasanctius School teacher Aug. 1, 1935 – Dec. 31, 2012
Louis E. Robinson, retired NFTA mechanic, veteran
Carl C. Bellavia, retired chef, restaurant owner
Theo A. Scott, 92, medical photographer, illustrator Oct. 3, 1920 – Dec. 27, 2012
Irene C. Fergus, assistant to Daemen president Jan. 8, 1928 – Dec. 27, 2012
Austin L. Moore, retired American Alirlines pilot, dies. Oct. 1, 1924 – Dec. 30, 2012
Norman L. McLane, retired U.S. Labor Dept. official Jan. 6, 1923 – Dec. 30, 2012
Area deaths Louise (Loiacano) Ardillo, 96, of Depew, died Dec. 28.
Gordon J. Virag, owned Mobil service stations Jan. 9, 1937 – Dec. 10. 2012
Paul R. Bankoske, retired Buffalo Public Schools guidance counselor Nov. 17, 1935 – Dec. 17, 2012
Esther Pane, co-founder of Pane’s Restaurant March 7, 1924 – Dec. 27, 2012
Harry Kiszewski, Korea veteran, mentored athletes Dec. 14, 1931 – Dec. 27, 2012
Lewis R. Smith, Bronze Star recipient and retired Buffalo Forge Co. employee, dies. Dec. 5, 1925 — Dec. 16, 2012
James Sorrentino, owned sporting goods store Sept. 2, 1938 – Dec. 27, 2012
Thomas M. Canazzi, Buffalo teacher, active in theater Dec. 19, 1947 – Dec. 25, 2012
(No heading) Charles G. Anna, died Dec. 23.
Edgar May, Pulitzer winner for The Buffalo News, dies in Arizona Edgar May, who won a Pulitzer Prize for a series of stories on welfare for The Buffalo Evening News in 1960, died Thursday in Tucson, Ariz., where he had a winter home.
Edward J. Ryan Sr., 94, furniture maker, veteran
Al Pfeiffer, owner of Arlington Mortuary June 14, 1956 – Dec. 25, 2012
Joseph E. Todaro, founder of La Nova, dies at 89 Joseph E. Todaro, a former construction laborer who earned a legion of admirers for his generosity and his highly successful La Nova Pizzeria, but also the scrutiny of federal investigators over several decades, died Wednesday in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Amherst, after a lengthy illness. He was 89.
Retired Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf dies; commanded Operation Desert Storm WASHINGTON – Retired Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, who topped an illustrious military career by commanding the U.S.-led international coalition that drove Saddam Hussein’s forces out of Kuwait in 1991 but kept a low public profile in controversies over the second Gulf War against Iraq, died Thursday. He was 78.
Judith A. Rechan, hospital radiology worker
Virginia A. Brady, helped established Kevin Guest House Oct. 8, 1923 – Dec. 17, 2012
Lunzette D. Butcher, brightened the lives of many April 23, 1954 – Dec. 20, 2012
Elizabeth J. Smith, 103, county, state social worker Oct. 26, 1909 – Dec. 18, 2012
Albert Organek, automobile salesman, Bills fan Jan. 9, 1927 – Dec. 21, 2012
Lawrence Dunbar Urban, rental industry leader July 15, 1929 – Dec. 19, 2012
Anna Gioia, matriarch of family of community leaders Oct. 16, 1919 – Dec. 22, 2012
James G. Pierakos, railroad union negotiator Nov. 29, 1932 – Dec. 21, 2012

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