A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday (March 3) at SS. Peter and Paul Church for Patrick J. Ginley, 79, of Hamburg, who died Friday, February 26, 2010.
He is survived by his wife Donna Neifer;. He is the father of Kathleen (late Patrick) Carroll, Patrick III, Martina (Wayne) Balas, Kevin (Susan), Michael, Maureen (Gary) Keroack, William (Lori), John (Beatrice) and Gerald Ginley; brother of Mary Adams and the late Gerald (Maryanne) Ginley. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren.
He is a veteran of the Korean War. He was a District Operator for Niagara Mohawk.
Mr. Ginley was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Society and Hamburg Council No. 2220 Knights of Columbus.
Final resting place is in St. Peter and Paul Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Hospice Foundation or SS. Peter and Paul Parish Outreach.
Arrangements were made through the Donald M. Demmerley Funeral Home.
Paul L. Bastian
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 6 at SS. Peter and Paul Church at 10 a.m. for Paul L. Bastian, who died Saturday, February 27, 2010.
He was predeceased by Ann and survived by step-son David (Karen) Burr and Joyce (Paul) MacNeil. He is survived by friends Penny, Jarvis, Mark Billy and many other friends and associates.
Mr. Bastian founded the Hamburg School Car Service in 1954, as a taxi service to carry children with special needs from the Hamburg School District to various sites in Buffalo.
Mr. Bastian was an avid bowler and golfer.
Memorials may be made to Cradle Beach.
Arrangements were made through the John J. Kaczor Funeral Home
John Striebich
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, (March 6) at Immaculate Conception Church at 10 a.m. for John Striebich, 88, of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Eden, who died Thursday, February 25, 2010.
He was predeceased by his wife Jane and their son, Thomas, mother, Madeline. He is survived by his children, Christine, Judith, Jeff and his granddaughter, Jessica.
Mr. Striebich served in the Army Air Corp in Italy during World War II. He worked 40 years in the automobile business. He retired and with his wife, Jane, spent their summers at his home in Eden, New York and winter at their home in Boynton Beach, Florida.
Interment at Eden Evergreen Cemetery.
Arrangements were made through the Laing Funeral Home.
Theodore W. Gallert
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday (Feb. 27) at St. Vincent de Paul Church for Theodore W. “Ted” Gallert, 79, of Derby, who died Sunday, February 21, 2010.
He is survived by his wife Rosemarie Tremonte Gallert. He is the father of Chris (Lynn Ellen) Gallert and Lisa Gallert; grandfather of Aimee and Todd; also survived by several nieces, nephews and a large extended family.
Mr. Gallert was an Engineer for New York Telephone for 42 years. He was past President of the Telephone Pioneers and a decorated Korean War Navy Veteran.
Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc.
Arrangements were made through the Addison Funeral Home.
Juan Santiago
Funeral services were held Monday (March 1) for Juan “John” Santiago, 87, of Hamburg, formerly of Brant, who died Friday, February 26, 2010.
He is survived by his children Frank (Ruthie) Santiago, Linda (David) Brogan, Juan (Jennifer) Santiago, Norma, Edna, Raul, Israel Santiago and the late Jose Santiago; grandfather of Michael and Nicholas Brogan, Little Juan Santiago, Joshua Johnson, Nicole and Mina Santiago.
Born to Rosalia Rivera and Tomas Santiago, in Aibonito Puerto Rico. Mr. Santiago was a decorated World War II and Korean War Veteran earning a Purple Heart, World Waw II Victory Medal, Five Over seas Bars and the American Theatre Service Medal. He made his home in Brant where he built his business, as a farmer and store owner.
Jean W. Barge
Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church for Paster Jean W. Barge, of Silver Creek, who died Friday, February 26, 2010.
She is the mother of Karl E. Barge, Lynn Ellen (Dale) Barge Price and the late Mark D. Barge; grandmother of Megan Elizabeth Barge; step-grandmother of Matthew and Marc Militello; also survived by a brother, Charles B. Wright, Jr.
Pastor Jean was a former pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Memorials may be made to the church. Arrangements were made through the Addison Funeral Home.
Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Arrangements were made through the Addison Funeral Home.
Donald E. Gritman
Funeral services were held Wednesday (March 3) at Hamburg Wesleyan Church for Donald E. “Skip” Gritman, 77, of Hamburg, who died Sunday, February 28, 2010.
He is survived by his wife Marjorie Kelso Gritman. He is the father of Melissa S. Gritman and Wendy (Terry) Keith; grandfather of Justin and the late Ethan Gilliland.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc. Or the SIDS Network.
Interment will be in Forest Avenue Cemetery.
Arrangements were made through the Addison Funeral Home.
Irma L. Toenniessen
Funeral services were held Wednesday (March 3) for Irma L. Graber Toenniessen, of Hamburg, who died Sunday, February 28, 2010.
She was predeceased by her husband James W. She is the mother of Judith W. Durusky; grandmother of Darlene (Daniel) Weller and Michael (Michele) Durusky; great-grandmother of Ashlee, Matthew, Joseph and Morgan; sister of Marian Dranger, Gloria Benz and the late Jeanette Fennesey, Evelyn Bush and Roy Graber; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Interment in Lakeside Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements were made through the John J. Kaczor Funeral Home.
Michael D. Klemashevich
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday (Feb. 26) for Michael D. Klemashevich, of Blasdell, who died Sunday, February 21, 2010.
He is survived by his mother Lorraine and predeceased by his father Frederick Klemashevich. He is the brother of James (Alice), Frederick “Rick” and the late John Klemashevich; uncle of Cory, Tiffany and Jamie.
Arrangements were made through the John J. Kaczor Funeral Home.
Robert E. Lang
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday (March 1) at SS. Peter and Paul Church for Robert E. Lang, 78, of Hamburg, who died Wednesday, February 24, 2010.
He is the father of Michael, Mary Jo ( Daryl) Phillips, Maria ( David) Hess, Joseph (Candace), Annmarie and Robert S. Lang; brother of Joseph Lang, Susan ( Raymond) Gillig and the late Russell Lang and Norma Snyder; also survived by 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mr Lang was a member of Teamsters Local No. 375 and Hamburg Council No. 2220 Knights of Columbus.
Memorials to American Heart Association.
Arrangements were made through the Donald. M. Demmerley Funeral Home.
Lucille M. Northrop
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Francis of Assisi Church on Wednesday (Feb. 24) for Lucille M. Darmstedter Northrop, of Hamburg, who died Saturday, February 20, 2010.
She is the mother of Gary (Myra) Georgia, Kathleen (Travis) Rupert and the late Mark Georgia; grandmother of Rebecca and Sonia; great-grandmother of Jenaya; sister of Barbara (Ron) Kwitowski, Joanne (Ralph) Popora, Patricia (Bill) Harmon and Joyce (Tony) Balon; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made through the Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home.
Lucille M. Northrop
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Francis of Assisi Church on Wednesday (Feb. 24) for Lucille M. Darmstedter Northrop, of Hamburg, who died Saturday, February 20, 2010.
She is the mother of Gary (Myra) Georgia, Kathleen (Travis) Rupert and the late Mark Georgia; grandmother of Rebecca and Sonia; great-grandmother of Jenaya; sister of Barbara (Ron) Kwitowski, Joanne (Ralph) Popora, Patricia (Bill) Harmon and Joyce (Tony) Balon; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements were made through the Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home.
Doris N. Hodgson
Funeral services were held Saturday (Feb. 27) at Trinity Episcopal Church for Doris N. Brasted Hodgson of Hamburg, who died Tuesday, February 23, 2010.
She was predeceased by her husband Milton “ Barney” Hodgson. She is the mother of Norman (Pam) Hodgson and Bonnie ( Paul) Benko; grandmother of Heather (Jim) Branch, Scott Hodgson and Amy, Melissa, Amanda, Christopher and David Benko; sister of the late Paul ( Eleanor) Brasted.
Mrs Hodgson was a member of the Armor Homemakers.
Interment is at Hillcrest Cemetery.
Memorial may be made to the Trinity Episcopal Church of Hamburg or the American Diabetes Association.
Arrangements were made through the John J. Kaczor Funeral Home.
Josephine F. Alessi
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday (Feb. 26) at Holy Spirit Church for Josephine F. DiPiazza Alessi, 87, of North Collins, who died Wednesday, February 24, 2010.
She is survived by her husband James J, Alessi. She is the mother of Jayne ( William) Welker; grandmother of Jeffry J. Iovannone; sister of Louise , Pauline, Grace, Jean DiPiazza and the late Marie Andolina and Charles DiPiazza; sister in- law of Teresa DiPiazza and Dominic Andolina; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo.
Arrangements were made through the Wentland Funeral Home.
Doreen Yakal
Funeral services were held Monday (March 1) for Doreen Arford Yakal of Hamburg, who died Saturday, February 20, 2010.
She is survived by her husband George Yakal. She is the mother of Dawn (Robert) Norman and George Yakal Jr.; grandmother of Amanda, Ashley, Robert and Joshua; daughter of the late Russell and Genevieve Arford; sister of Coreen (Clifford) McClain, Dorothy (Charles) Derr and the late Linda (late Bernard) Ehrig; also survived by many other family members.
Arrangements were made through the John J. Kaczor Funeral Home.
Cheryl Sue Swantek
Funeral services were held Sunday, February 28, 2010 for Cheryl Sue Swantek, 64, of North Port, FL, formerly of Buffalo, who died Saturday, February 21, 2010.
She was survived by her hus band Lawrence. She is the mother of Susanne Gill and Debra Swantek; grandmother of Branon Gill . She was preceded in death by a son, Lawrence Anthony, II.
She was a registered nurse in Gowanda, New York and retired in 1988 and then she moved to North Port in 2002. She attended New Hope Community Church in North Port.
. Burial will be held at St. John’s Cemetery in Cheektowaga.
Memorial may be made in the memory of her father, Kenneth Fischer to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284—0692.
Arrangements were made through the Laing Funeral Home.
Norbert D. Grzybowski
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday (March 1) at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church for Norbert D. “Corky” Grzybowski, who died Thursday, February 25, 2010.
He is predeceased by his wife Alfreda Palaszynski Grzybowski. He is the father of Paul (Colleen); grandfather of Kevin; brother of Raymond (Josephine) Grzybowski, Patricia (John) Kwasniewski and the late Joseph (Mary) Grzybowski and Loretta (late Walter) Bigaj; friend of Gertrude Kaminski; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Grzybowski was a retiree of Bethlehem Steel.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Arrangements were made through the John J. Kaczor Funeral Home.
Florence F. Roth
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Saturday (Feb. 27) for Florence F. Roth, of Lake View, who died Tuesday, Feburary 23, 2010.
She is survived by her husband Samuel Roth. She is the mother of Janice (Jim) Williams and Gloria Roth; sister of Leon (Bernie) Ostopowicz; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Arrangements were made through the Lakeside Funeral Home.
