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January - March, 2003
January
10, 2003 - Grand Island Dispatch
Anne
(Sayles) Smith
Anne
(Sayles) Smith of Buffalo, New York, died December 30, 2002, in
West Palm Beach Florida.
She
was the beloved daughter of the late Daniel and Margaret Sayles;
dear sister of Daniel (JoAnn) Sayles, late Charlotte Guenther-Roesch,
Nora Supples, and Charles and Theresa Sayles. She was also survived
by nieces and nephews.
A
memorial service will be held at a time and date to be announced.
Arrangements
by the Barron-Miller Funeral Home Inc.
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photo)
Winifred
May Kilroy Smith
Winifred
May Kilroy Smith, mother of Doug Smith of Hennepin Road, died
December 16, 2002, in Warsaw, Wyoming County, after a brief illness.
She was 91.
Born
and educated in Montclair, NJ, she lived in Warsaw for half her
life, moving there in 1957 with her husband, the late Joseph W.
Smith Jr.
She
was a frequent visitor to Grand Island after Doug and Polly Smith
moved here in 1967. Two of her grandchildren, Joseph W. Smith
III and Holly Marie Smith (now Holly Jaquith), were graduated
from Grand Island High School.
Friends
and relatives marveled at Mrs. Smith's keen attention to detail
even to her final days. She scrupulously managed her own affairs,
read presidential biographies and historical novels and knit afghans
for each of her great-grandchildren. A former pediatric nurse,
she held and fed her newest descendant, three-month-old Clark
Daniel Jaquith, less than a week before her death.
She
was a fan of the Bisons and Bills, maintaining a daily or weekly
record of the teams' fortunes on a wall calendar.
Other
survivors include Dr. Robert W. Smith of Moultonborough, VT; two
other grandchildren, Molly Smith of Kansas City, and Ryan Smith
of San Francisco; and three other great-grandchildren, Douglas
P. and Timothy M. of Montoursville, PA, and Nicole G. Jaquith
of Locke, NY.
Mrs.
Smith donated her body to the University at Buffalo Medical School.
A memorial service is planned for the spring.
Walter
L. DeGlopper
A
memorial service will be held on January 11, 2003, at 10:00 a.m.
at Trinity United Methodist Church, Whitehaven Road, Grand Island,
New York, for Walter L. DeGlopper. Mr. DeGlopper, 87, who died
on December 8, 2002, was a member of Trinity Church and a Grand
Island resident for most of his life.
Mr.
DeGlopper was a member of Teamster Local 449. He began work as
a truck driver at age 17, and during most of his career was employed
by Schutt Trucking Inc., a business founded on Grand Island by
an Island resident many years ago. He retired after 45 years on
the road, but continued on at a later time with the same company
in an administrative capacity. The Teamsters honored him in 1977
for 45 years safe driving record.
Mr.
DeGlopper was a member and former director of the Buffalo Launch
Club and was awarded a life membership in 1982, and honored again
with special recognition for his more than 57 years of dedication
and service.
Mr.
DeGlopper is survived by his wife of 66 years, Hazel (Kaegebein)
DeGlopper; son Robert W. (Karen) DeGlopper of Grand Island; daughter
Barbara (John) Butterworth of Odessa, Florida; grandchildren Mark,
Erik (Julie), Daniel DeGlopper, John Butterworth, and Teri (John)
Ferrin; great grandchildren Evan and Emily DeGlopper; sisters
Bernice Bailey and Hazel Mallwitz; and brother Earl (Rita) DeGlopper,
all of Grand Island. Mr. DeGlopper was the son of the late Walter
J. and Florence DeGlopper and brother of the late Marion (Gerald)
Coates.
Memorials
may be made to the American Heart Association.
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photo)
January
14, 2003 - Grand Island PennySaver
Harry
P. Waechter
Harry P. Waechter, a lifelong area resident,
died January 3, 2003, at his home after a short illness.
Waechter was born in Buffalo,
New York in 1921 and had lived on Grand Island since 1964. He
retired from the Buffalo Courier Express in 1980. He was an Army
Corps veteran of WWII and a life member of the American Legion
Post 264 where he was a member of the internationally acclaimed
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas.
He was a member of Riverside
Baptist Church and was an avid bowler, gardner, and outdoorsman.
He is survived by his wife
of 42 years, Marie; sons Robert (Judy) of Lenexa, Kansas, and
Ronald (Peggy) of Apple Valley, California; daughter Sandra Allman
of Pahrump, Nevada; stepsons Timothy (Dolores) Crooks of Willard,
Ohio, Thomas (Marilyn) Crooks of Frankfurt, Kentucky; and is
also survived by nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jacob Waechter,
sister Betty Ellis, and grandson Scott.
A private service was held
by the family.
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January
24, 2003 - Grand Island Dispatch
Ronald
M. Jarzyniecki
Ronald M. Jarzyniecki of Grand Island, New
York, passed away suddenly on January 16, 2003. Ron's untimely
passing occurred at the young age of 35.
Christian services were
held at St. Stephens R.C. Church on Monday, January 20, 2003.
Ron's memories were beautifully eulogized by his longtime best
friend, Scott Perry.
Ron was born in Buffalo,
NY, raised on Grand Island, and graduated from Grand Island
High School in 1986. During his years at GIHS he played on
the Varsity Lacrosse, Football and Hockey teams. His career
after graduation allowed him to touch many lives. Ron worked
for Tully Products, for his brother Dave at St. Angelo's, the
Days Inn Hotel in Niagara Falls, NY, and Monroe Muffler and
Brake where he managed the Grand Island branch after its opening.
He completed four years of apprentice training with the I.B.E.
Local 41. His background mechanical and electrical experiences
provided the skills needed to embark on a promising career
working as a boiler technician with his father at B.J. Muirhead
Company. He most recently was proud to have completed the commissioning
of the heating boilers for the new Seneca Niagara Casino in
Niagara Falls, NY.
Also known as "Mr.
Raypack," he will surely be missed by his fellow workers,
customers and the many lives he touched. He will be remembered
for his laughter, kindness and love he had for his friends,
family and the children he loved to be with.
Ron is survived by his
parents Ronald and Helen (Black) Jarzyniecki; his brother Dave
Jarzyniecki of San Diego, California; his sisters Lynn (J.B.)
Bakkila and Wendy (Richard) Mentecky; and by nieces and nephews,
Jessica, Emily, Joshua, Michelle, Daniel, and Cassie.
The family has been overwhelmed
by the outpouring of sympathies and support offered by friends,
family, neighbors of the Grand Island community, and the "Elm
Street" crew of Tonawanda. Thank you all for your kindness.
God bless you Ron, rest
in peace.
February
7, 2003 - Grand Island Dispatch
Kathryn
M. Sheehan
Kathryn M. Sheehan, a resident of Grand
Island, New York, died in her home on January 29, 2003. She was
96.
She was a 1928 graduate
of D'Youville College and taught social studies and history
for many years in the Pine Hill and Kenmore Town of Tonawanda
School System.
She was a history scholar
and participated in the Grand Island centennial in 1952. She
published a history of Grand Island as part of her masters
degree from Canisius College. This thesis was updated in book
form for the recent sesquicentennial in 2002.
"Kay" served
as president of the Canisius College Alumnae Association for
several terms and maintained close ties with D'Youville College
over the years.
As a parishioner of St.
Stephen's Church she was a life long member of the Ladies of
Charity and taught religious education in the past. Most recently,
Kathryn took an active role on the planning committee for the
construction of the new St. Stephen's Church.
She was a mentor to many
throughout her life and continued her zest for learning and
sharing her knowledge until she died.
She was the beloved daughter
of the late Timothy E. and Frances M. (Conboy) Sheehan; sister
of the late Edward T. (the late Margaret) Sheehan and Mary
F. (the late Edward) Schnitter; and the aunt of Patricia (the
late Richard) Evans, Timothy (Marion) Sheehan, Michael (Pam)
Schnitter, Dr. Thomas (Janet) Sheehan, Mary Ann Madden, Rory
(Pat) Schnitter, Brian (Sandi) Sheehan, Sheila (Jerry) Vella,
and Joseph (Dolores) Sheehan. She was also survived by many
great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces and great great
nephews.
Visitation was held Friday,
Jan. 31, at the Kaiser Funeral Home.
A Mass of Christian Burial
was celebrated Saturday, Feb. 1, at St. Stephen's Church. Interment
was in St. Stephen's Cemetery.
Memorials may be made
to D'Youville College, Porter Avenue, Buffalo, or the St. Stephen's
Church Building Fund.
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Lawrence
'Larry' Burns
Lawrence "Larry" Burns, age 60,
of Ashland, Kentucky, died suddenly at his residence on January
27, 2003. He was born April 27, 1942, in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania.
He was the son of the
late Edward Jerome and Frances Winifred (Owens) Burns; husband
of Patricia (Griffin) Burns of Ashland, Ky.; and father of
Terry Lynn (David) Millette-Collins of Ashland, Ky., and Sonya
Renae Murphy of Cedar City, Utah. He was the brother of Edward
Burns of Clarence, NY, Jack Burns of Grand Island, NY, the
late Joseph Burns-Boyd, Jean Borger of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida,
Shirley Kennedy of Brookville, Pa., Patsy Hugar of Pittsburgh,
Pa., and Donna Kay Wylke of Grand Island, NY. He was also the
grandfather of three grandchildren, Amber McIrvin, Joshua "J.C." Millette
and Victoria Breaker, and two great grand-children, Destiny
and Dustin.
Mr. Burns retired from
Marathon-Ashland Petroleum LLC and was a veteran of the U.S.
Army.
He was a member of the
Holy Family Catholic Church in Ashland, Ky., St. Stephen's
Catholic Church on Grand Island, NY, and the American Legion
Kenova Post No. 93.
Condolences may be sent
to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.
Anna
M. Kruse
Anna M. (Geschwender) Kruse, a lifelong
resident of Grand Island, New York, died in Tucson, Arizona, on
January 31, 2003. Mrs. Kruse was born on Grand Island on December
21, 1907.
She was preceded in death
by her husband Edward and is survived by her daughter Mary
Ann (Robert) Arsenault; grandsons RIchard and Ross (Rhonda)
Arsenault; and great grandsons Robert and Ryan Arsenault. She
was predeceased by her son Edward L. Kruse, Jr. She was also
survived by nephew Paul Geschwender and several nieces and
nephews.
Mrs. Kruse was a charter
member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Grand Island Fire Company
and remained active until her death.
She was a member of the
Altar Society of St. Stephen's Church and a long-time member
of Home Bureau No. 1.
A Memorial Mass will be
held at St. Stephen's Church at a later date.
Arrangements by Kaiser
Funeral Home.
February
8, 2003 - Lewiston Porter Sentinel
Edna
Turner Sanborn
Edna Turner Sanborn, age 83 of Northbrook,
Illinois (formerly of Lewiston, New York), passed away Friday,
January 31, 2003, at Glenbrook Hospital, Glenview, Ill.
Mrs. Sanborn was the second
of eight children born to Dudley Breed Turner Sr., D.O. and
Edna Ruby Turner (nee Frisbe) of Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
She graduated from Williamsport
High School and attended Lycoming College and the Philadelphia
College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she earned her certificate
in nursing. While her husband Earl was completing his medical
training at hospitals throughout the country, Edna earned her
bachelor of science degree after attending Western Michigan
University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Southern Methodist University,
Dallas, Texas. She had a long career in the nursing field with
over 15 years of service at Evanston Hospital, Evanston, Ill.,
within the department of continuing education and radiology.
Edna was also a proud
member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American
Revolution and a former member of the Lewiston Senior Center
and the First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston.
She was preceded in death
by her former husband, the late Earl Boyce Sanborn Jr., M.D.
She is survived by her four children, Timothy A. (Ann) Sanborn,
M.D. of Winnetka, Ill., Bruce (Cathleen) Sanborn of Lewiston,
NY, Barbara A. Sanborn of Phoenix, Arizona, and Sharon D. Sanborn
of Seattle, Washington; her seven grandchildren, Meredith,
Marnie, Peter, Megan, Casey, Mallory, and Benjamin; her seven
brothers and sisters, Leticia, Julia, Dudley Jr. D.O., Robert,
Richard, John, and Donald, D.O.; and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will
be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 22, at Kenilworth
Union Church, 211 Kenilworth Ave., Kenilworth, Ill. Interment
will be private.
In lieu of flowers memorials
may be made to Cardiology Education of Evanston Hospital, 2650
Ridge Ave., Burch 300, Evanston, Ill. 60201.
February
14, 2003 - Grand Island Dispatch
Thomas
E. Kay
Thomas E. Kay, a Grand Island, New York
resident for 44 years, died February 3, 2003.
He was the husband of
Barbara L. Kay; father of Carla (Joseph) Samodulski of Hicksville,
NY, and Gregory J. Kay of Buffalo, NY; brother of Robert (Constance)
Kay of South Glens Falls, NY, Andrew (Carol) Kay of Clackamas,
Oregon, and the late Margaret Foster, Helen Hulse and Martha
Kay; and son of the late Rev. Andrew Roy and Laura Kay.
Mr. Kay was a U.S. Air
Force veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.
He attended St. Lawrence
University and graduated from Pattsburg State with a bachelor
of science degree in science and education. He received his
masters degree in science and education from State University
College at Buffalo.
Mr. Kay taught sixth grade
at the Maple Avenue School in Niagara Falls, NY, and then at
the 95th Street School in Niagara Falls for almost 30 years
before retiring in 1984.
He was also a volunteer
at the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society and with
the American Lung Association.
Visitation was held Thursday,
Feb. 6, at the Kaiser Funeral Home. Memorial services were
held Friday, Feb. 7, at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral.
In lieu of flowers, memorials
may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 710 West
168th St., New York City, 10032.
Melinda
Sue Link
Melinda Sue Link, 65, of Grand Island, New
York, entered into peace on February 6, 2003. She was the dear
daughter of the late Wesley and Hazel Link.
She is survived by her
brother Bud (Wesley) Link, sister-in-law Judy Link, and cousins
Sara Chapin and Jean (Ted) Miller. Melinda was the beloved
aunt of Bud Jr. (Denise) Link and Victoria (Ian) Harnden, and
great-aunt to Desire' and Wesley Link and Eric and Emily Harnden.
Melinda received her degree
in physical therapy from Ithaca College and had her own practice
for many years. She was employed at St. Mary's Manor and also
Riverwood Nursing Home before she retired in 1997.
Melinda was an avid reader,
master puzzler and enjoyed bird watching.
Private arrangements were
made at the convenience of the family.
Flowers are gratefully
declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Eco Island
Nature Center at Grand Island Schools/Eco Island, 1100 Ransom
Road, Grand Island, NY 14072.
March
21, 2003 - Grand Island Dispatch
James
Francis Hendricks
James Francis
Hendricks, 72, of Dunedin, Florida, formerly of Buffalo, New
York, died Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at Manor Care of Dunedin.
Hendricks,
who served with the United States Air Force, was employed as
a mechanical engineer for Worthington Compressor Corp. He was
also a member of the Knights of Columbus.
He was survived
by his wife of over 48 years, Ann Marie Hendricks of Dunedin,
FL; sons James Hendricks of Clearwater, FL, and Michael Hendricks
of Dunedin, FL; daughters Barbara Godwin of Dunedin, FL, and
Debra Hendricks-Mahoney of Dunedin, FL; brother Paul Hendricks
of Tonawanda, NY; sisters Noreen Williams of Tonawanda, NY, and
Pat Guerra of Amherst, NY; and three grand-children Megan Hendricks,
Matthew Godwin and Brianna Mahoney.
Visitation
and service was held at the Curlew Hills Funeral Home with entombment
at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens.
March
28, 2003 - Grand Island Dispatch
Robert
T. Hibbard
Robert T.
Hibbard, 83, of Popal Lane, Bemus Point, formerly of Grand
Island, New York, died Sunday, March 23, 2003, in Harnot Medical
Center, Erie. A Grand Island resident from 1957 to 1991, he
was born November 17, 1919 in Rochster, NY.
Prior to
his retirement he had been employed by Chevrolet Motor Division,
Tonawanda, NY, as the manager of the tooling department and
was a member of the Masonic Lodge on Grand Island.
Surviving
are his daughters Sally Weber, with whom he made his home,
and Cheryl Leitner of Lyons, NY; a granddaughter Daniele Leitner
of Rochester; a great grand-daughter; and a sister, Beatrice
Velenovsky of Waynesboro, Virginia. He was preceded in death
by his wife, the former Betty Sticht, whom he married September
1943 and who died May 1985; three brothers, Harold, Lee and
Warren Hibbard; and a sister.
No funeral
service or visitation will be observed.
Arrangements
by Lind Funeral Home.
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