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BENTLEY, Irene L.: Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock from the Laona United Methodist Church. The Rev. Mike Spell officiated. Honorary Bearer was her grandson, Michael Barresi. Active Bearers were her grandchildren, Matthew Bentley, Nicholas Brunecz, Jacob Brunecz, brother-in-law Donald Bentley Sr., nephews Daniel Bentley and James Goulding Interment followed in the Laona Cemetery. Arrangements by the Newman Funeral Home Inc.
MANCUSO, Gillis J.: Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated Friday morning at 10 o’clock in St. Joseph Church in Fredonia (Please use side entrance). Calling hours will be held today and Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Brooks Memorial Hospital Dialysis Unit or the Fredonia Fire Department.
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BENTLEY, Irene L.: Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 11 o’ clock from the Laona United Methodist Church. The Rev. Mike Spell will officiate. Interment will follow in the Laona Cemetery. Friends may call at the Newman Funeral Home Inc. from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today. The family suggests memorials be made to the Laona United Methodist Church.
COLT, Wolcott R. “Cub”: Funeral Services were held on Sunday afternoon, April 27, 2014 at 2 p.m. from the Morse Funeral Home in Brocton, NY. The Rev. Larry Morrison officiated. Interment followed at the Portland Evergreen Cemetery. Full Military Honors were accorded by the American Legion John W. Dill Post 434 of Brocton, NY. At the conclusion of the service at the cemetery, the American Flag was presented to Cub’s wife Winifred by Chaplain Fran Lus. The Pall Bearers were Brandon Noftsker, Justin Woleben, Matthew Woleben, Daniel Noftsker, Steve McNamera and Tim Farnham.
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BARONE, Marian J.: Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St. Columban’s on the Lake, 2546 Lake Road, Silver Creek, NY Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by the Hole-Parker Funeral Chapel.
SZABLEWSKI, Leonard F.: Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated this morning at 10 o’clock in Holy Trinity Church. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.
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SALHOFF, Edward William: Family and friends may call Friday, April 25, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Larson-Timko Funeral Home, 20 Central Ave., Fredonia, NY, where a Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Bryan Garrett will officiate. Burial will be in Willowbrook Park Cemetery, Dunkirk, NY, where Military Honors will take place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Honorflight.org/donate or National World War II Museum. Online condolences may be made at larsontimkofuneralhome.com. Arrangements by David J. Dengler, 679-9000.
SZABLEWSKI, Leonard F.: Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated Thursday morning at 10 o’clock in Holy Trinity Church. Calling hours will be held today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.
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SLIWA, Stanley J.: Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock in Blessed Mary Angela R.C. Parish St. Hyacinth’s Church where a Mass of Christian Burial was concelebrated by the Rev. Matt M. Nycz and the Rev. Walter Werbicki. Bearers were Robert Nalepa, Eugene Levandoski, his grandsons, Nicholas Sliwa, Zachary Sliwa, Joseph Sliwa and son- in-law Andy LaCombe. The 1st Reading from the Old Testament was given by his daughter, Katherine Sliwa and the 2nd Reading from the New Testament was given by Paul Rushboldt. The General Intercessions were given by Sister Rachel Mikolajczak, CSSF. Gift Bearers were his granddaughters, Elizabeth Sliwa, Jordan Sliwa and great-granddaughter Carilene Sliwa. The Eulogy was given by his son, Stanley Sliwa with Words of Remembrance given by the Rev. Walter Werbicki. Interment followed in St. Hyacinth’s Cemetery. Arrangements by the Newman Funeral Home Inc.
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DUDZIC, Albert J.: Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock in Blessed Mary Angela Parish Church of St. Hedwig. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by the Rev. Matt Nycz. The Pall was placed by William and Albert Dudzic and Fran Dudzic. Readings were by Kelly Stachowiak, Jeff Dudzic; general intercessions by Meghan Dudzic. Gift bearers were Erin and Emily Dudzic and a eulogy was given by Gail Dudzic. Pall bearers were Lenny Stachowiak, Jeff, Jason, Ryan, Kyle and Jacob Dudzic. Entombment was in the Assumption Mausoleum at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Military Honors were accorded by Dunkirk Joint Veterans Council with Chaplain Sandra Tapasto, Colors Bearers David Taber, Ben Rechlin, Eduardo Perez, Rifle Squad Sgt. Robert Mleczko, Rifle Squad members David Huels, Kenneth DeLong, Edziu Kaus, Brian Schneider, Thomas Rugani. Bugler Ronald Kulpa sounded last call and Commander Richard Makuch presented the flag to the son William Dudzic. Arrangements were by the R. Mackowiak Funeral Home Inc., 56 East Doughty Street in Dunkirk.
SLIWA, Stanley J.: Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated this morning at 10 o’clock in Blessed Mary Angela R.C. Parish – St. Hyacinth’s Church. Interment will follow in St. Hyacinth’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the St. Hyacinth’s Cemetery Fund. Arrangements are by the Newman Funeral Home Inc.
WOODS, Donald L. Sr.: Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning April 15, 2014 at 11 a.m. from the Portland Congregational Church in Portland, New York. The Rev. Gorden Spiller officiated. Eulogies in his memory were given by his granddaughters Lindzey and Leeza (Gert) Woods and also by Eleanor Oliver from the Congregational Church. Full Military Honors were accorded by The American Legion John W Dill Post 434 of Brocton. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the American Flag was presented to Donald’s granddaughter Leeza (Gert) Woods by Chaplain Fran Lus. The pallbearers were Kevin Blanch, Francisco DeJesus, Bob Parment, Justin Parment, Dave McIntyre and Herb McIntyre. Funeral arrangements were conducted by the Morse Funeral Home of Brocton, NY.
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BYRNE, Donald L.: Calling hours will be today from 6-8 p.m. at the LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home, 20 Central Avenue, Fredonia, N.Y. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia, N.Y, Thursday morning at 11 a.m. (Please assemble at Church using the side entrance off the parking lot.) All are invited to join the family for lunch at the White Inn, 52 E. Main Street, Fredonia, NY immediately following the Funeral Mass. The interment will be private. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions in Don’s memory may be made to International Myeloma Foundation (online.myeloma.org). Online condolences may be made at larsontimkofuneralhome.com. Arrangements by David J. Dengler
ELLIAN, Philip F.: Age 87, of Fredonia, N.Y., died Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Calls may be made on Friday, April 11, 2014 from 6-8 p.m. at the Larson-Timko Funeral Home, 20 Central Ave., Fredonia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia, N.Y. on Satur-day, April 12, 2014 at 10 a.m. Military Honors will be held at the Church following the Funeral Mass. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Fredonia, NY. All are invited to a funeral luncheon at the White Inn in Fredonia following the services. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions in Phil’s memory may be made to St. Joseph Church, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia, NY 14063. For more information, to view a family slide show, or to make online condolences please go to larsontimkofuneralhome.com Arrangements by David J. Dengler.
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RITENBURG, Evan Lynch: Funeral services were held Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Fantauzzi Funeral Home, 82 E. Main St., Fredonia, NY. Arrangements were by the funeral home.
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CARLSON, Patricia May: Funeral Services will be held this morning at 11 a.m. from the Harvest Chapel, 9 Highland Ave., Brocton, NY. (PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION). The Rev David Nelson will officiate. Interment will follow at the Westfield Union Cemetery in Westfield, NY. Memorials in her honor may be made to The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 1111 Stewart Ave., Bethpaige NY 11714. Arrangements are by the Morse Funeral Home, 51 Highland Ave. in Brocton, NY.
RIVERA-MELENDEZ, Catalino: Funeral services were held Friday morning at 10 o’clock from the Assembly of Christian Churches – Iglesia Pentecostal. Pastor Juan Rosado officiated. Bearers were Jessie Melendez, Luis Morales, Daniel Rivera, Wilberto Torres, Carmelo Figueroa and Manuel Rivera. Interment followed in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Arrangements by the Newman Funeral Home Inc.
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VOGTLI, Jean R. (nee Stevenson): Age 86, March 26, 2014. Wife of the late Donald Vogtli; mother of Pamela (Norman) Compson of Fort Mill, SC, Janet (Joseph) Vogtli of Collins and Nanci Vogtli of Los Gatos, CA; daughter of the late Stanley and Ruth (Bauer) Stevenson; sister of Edwin Stevenson of Stanton, CA; half sister of James (Diane) Stevenson, Nancy (Les) McLellan, Pat (Ross) Shaw and Dorothy Ruland all of Canada and the late John Stevenson; also survived by nieces and a nephew. Friends may call at the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME, 44 Center St., Gowanda Friday, April 4, from 4-8 PM. Funeral services Saturday from the funeral home at 11 AM. Memorials may be made to Hollywood Theater, P.O. Box 164 or the Gowanda Food Pantry, P.O. Box 126, both in Gowanda, NY 14070.
MIGA, Michael A. “Mickey” Jr.: Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock in Blessed Mary Angela Parish, Church of St. Hedwig. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by the Rev. Matt M. Nycz. The pall was placed by Marcia Nickerson, Linda Logan and Donna Palmatier. The eulogy was given by Christie Miga and Shelly Snyder. Military honors were accorded by the Dunkirk Joint Veterans Council. Pallbearers were Michael Miga, Steven Miga, Thomas Miga, Andrew Lawrence, Al Palmatier and Adam Reisenweber. Burial was in St. Hedwig’s Cemetery. Arrangements were by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.
RIVERA-MELENDEZ, Catalino: Visitation will be held today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Newman Funeral Home Inc. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. from the Assembly of Christian Churches – Iglesia Pentecostal, 316 Eagle St., Dunkirk, NY. Pastor Juan Rosado will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
VINCIGUERRA, Lucy: Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Church, Fredonia with the Rev. C.J. Westfield officiating. Interment was in St. Anthony’s Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Fantauzzi Funeral Home, 82 East Main St., Fredonia, NY.
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HUBE, Phyllis J.: Calling hours will be held today from 4-7 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Willowbrook Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Chautauqua County, 20 W. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, NY 14750.
MIGA, Michael A. “Mickey” Jr.: Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated this morning at 10 o’clock in Blessed Mary Angela Parish, Church of St. Hedwig. Burial will be in St. Hedwig’s Cemetery. Arrangements are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.