Of Cheektowaga, NY, June 12, 2004, beloved wife of Edward J. Short; dearest mother of Brian J. (Karen) Short of Dayton, OH and Laurie Short of New York City and James E. Short of Buffalo, NY; grandmother of Timothy, Andrew and Callie; sister of Eileen P. Sotet and the late Mary F. Eggers. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10 AM at St. Aloysius Gonzaga R.C. Church, 157 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga, NY (please assemble at church). Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo.