Schindler Funeral Home

Harold E Smith Jr. BUFFALO, NY Harold E. Smith Jr. age 55, a member of the Seneca Nation and of the Wolf Clan died Suddenly December 3, 2020 at the Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo , NY . Harold will be remembered as a free spirit who loved to tell jokes. Born in Wilmington , Delaware May 24 , 1965 the son of the late Harold Sr. and Janice ( Twoguns) Smith. ... Survivors include his sister Terry Smith , nieces Corie Royce, Andrea ( Calvin) Gamble and Lora Jimerson . Harold is also survived by numerous Aunts and Uncles. Friends may call Wednesday December 9, 2020 2:00-4:00pm and 7:00-9:00pm from the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME 44 Center St. Gowanda, NY ( Face masks required ) , where a family funeral service will be held Thursday December 10, 2020 @ 10:00 am Interment in the Smith family cemetery on the Cattaraugus Territory. See more

Norman W. Myers Sr. GOWANDA Norman W. Myers Sr. Age 88 of Maple Ave. passed away Friday evening November 13, 2020 at the Buffalo General Hospital Buffalo , N.Y surrounded by family. Norman was born February 28, 1932 in Buffalo , NY the son of John and Laura ( Jainer ) Myers. A self employed carpenter Norman belonged to the Carpenters Union in Buffalo. Norm was also a Merchant Marine working on ships in the Great Lakes during the 1950’s , he was a member of the Immanuel Luth...eran Church in Gowanda and the NRA. Survivors include 3 children ; Norman Myers Jr. of Gowanda, Tammy ( Bruce) Levine of Atlanta, Ga. and Craig Myers of Gowanda. Grandchildren Justin, Nicole, Ashley, Nathan and Alexis Myers. Several nieces and nephews also survive . Besides his parents Norman was preceded in death by his wife Helen L. (Livak ) Myers. ( Nov. 8, 1996) a brother Warren Myers and a sister Velma Hensel. Friends may call at the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME 44 Center St. Tuesday November. 17, 2020 from 4:00- 7:00pm ( face masks required) where funeral services will be held Wednesday November 18, 2020 @ 11:00am Rev. Travis Grubbs officiating , Interment in the Maplewood Cemetery Springville . If desired, memorials to a local charity of ones choice . See more

Lois A. Berg SOUTH DAYTON Lois A. Berg age 86 of East Leon Rd passed away Saturday morning November 14, 2020 surrounded with love and family . Born August 12, 1934 at home the daughter of David and Helen ( Hebner) Colson. Lois married Douglas C. Berg in the East Leon Wesleyan Church June 12, 1954. Doug passed away June 25, 2018. ... If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice of Buffalo PO Box 590 Buffalo, N.Y. 14240-0590 Arrangements are by the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME , 44 Center St. Gowanda . See more

Patrick E. Britt SOUTH DAYTON FRIENDS MAY CALL THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19,2020 from 5:30-7:30pm at the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME 44 Center St. Gowanda ( face masks required) .... Patrick E. Britt age 61 passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening November 12, 2020 at home . Born in Gowanda April 24, 1959 the son of Lester and Muriel ( Maloney ) Britt. Patrick graduated from Gowanda Central, Class of ‘ 77. He worked for WNYDDSO as a Developmental Aid , at the time of his retirement he worked at the Cottage residence . Survivors include twin daughters ; Alicia ( Earl) Farina of North Collins and Amber ( Paul ) Hurley of Dunkirk. Grandchildren ; Morgan Hurley, Myles and Oliver Farina. Patrick is also survived by a brother ; James Britt Sr. of Collins Center , a sister Cindy Pate of Hawaii along with a niece Ashley Britt of Collins Center and a nephew James Britt Jr. of Dallas, Tx. Besides his parents Patrick was preceded in death by a sister Sammy Dawn Britt. If desired, memorials may be made to a local animal shelter .

Edward J. Sweda. GREENHURST , NY Edward J. Cookie Sweda age 82 formerly of Gowanda passed away Saturday evening November 7, 2020 at the Heritage Green Rehab and Skilled Nursing Facility in the Town of Ellery surrounded by family on what would have been his late brother Joseph’s 76th birthday . Joey passed away while serving in the Vietnam War in 1965. Edward was born October 11, 1938 in Gowanda the son of Edward and Frances ( Cygan) Sweda . He was a Machinist with Moog In...c. In East Aurora and retired after 45 years. Ed was a member of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Gowanda , he enjoyed playing cards with his wife the former Carol A. Kaye, who survives . He was a dedicated Corvette enthusiast and also collected model trains . Ed was a craft carpenter who enjoyed 50’s music and the Buffalo Bills . Surviving with Carol is a brother Richard Rip Sweda of Gowanda his sister in law Barbara ( Norbert) Schneider of North Port , Fla; his children : Michael ( Shellie) Sweda of Los Angeles Calif. , Jonalyn ( Kevin) Cooper of Greene, N.Y. , Lynda ( Phillip) Walters of Gerry, N. Y. Amanda( Tim) McCoyd of Orlando, Fla.and step daughter Tina ( Donald) Gebauer of Arcade, N. Y. ; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren along with nieces and nephews also survive . Edward was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved brother Joey. The family is planning a Celebration of Life . TBD If desired , memorials to to a Parkinson’s / Alzheimer’s /Dementia organization of your choice . Arrangements by the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME 44 Center St. Gowanda, NY See more

Douglas J. Studley AKRON, NY Douglas J. Studley age 67 of Skyline Dr passed away Saturday evening November 7, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY surrounded by family . Douglas was born in Gowanda , NY March 15, 1953 the son of Milton and Lela ( Harris) Studley. Doug worked for Ford Gum and Machine in Akron for nearly 30 years and is where he met Kim Taylor and with whom he shared his life with for the past 21 years . At the time of his retirement Doug was a m...aintenance supervisor . Doug was a member of the Slovenian Club in Gowanda, he enjoyed camping and classic rock. Surviving besides Kim are his children Blake Studley of Baldwinsville, NY, Brian Studley of Fredonia , NY , Kim’s children who looked upon Doug as a father ; Christopher Richardson of Wyoming and Melissa ( Robert) Meyer of Alden , NY grandchildren Leah Studley, Robert Meyer Jr. and Benjamin Meyer. Doug is also survived by his former wife Suzette Hayward of Knoxsboro NY , a sister June Burroughs of Norwich , NY along with several nieces nephews and cousins . Besides his parents, Douglas was preceded in death by 3 sisters ; Jean Humphrey, Betty Jane Studley and Mary Jo Sample. Friends may call Wednesday November 11, 2020 from 4:00- 7:00pm at the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME 44 Center St. Gowanda ( face masks required) where funeral services will be held Thursday November 12, 2020 at 11:00 am Interment in the Park Lawn Cemetery Wesley, NY If desired, memorials may be made to a local charity of ones choice . See more