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OPIELA - Kenneth R. Of Hamburg, NY, November 26, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Mildred (nee Hettrich) Opiela; loving father of Kenneth (Laura) and Joseph (Sharon) Opiela; cherished grandpa of Zachary and Katelyn Opiela. A Memorial Service will be held at a future date. Ken graduated from Hamburg High School and was a police officer for the Village and Town Hamburg Police Department. After retirement, he became the Senior Investigator for NYS Liquor Authority. Funeral arrangements entrusted to LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC. HAMBURG CHAPEL.

STREAMER - June A. (nee Amans) Of Hamburg, NY, November 24, 2020. Beloved wife of Joseph G. Streamer; loving mother of Jo Anne (Robert) Reed, Jerald Streamer and Jennifer (Marc) Miller; sister of Catherine (Weston) Wardell; also survived by eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild, three nieces and a large extended family and friends. Due to COVID-19, Funeral Services private. A Memorial Service will be held at Hamburg Presbyterian Church at a future date. Arrangements entrusted to LOOMIS, OFFERS AND LOOMIS, INC., HAMBURG CHAPEL.

Kowal- Sandra Joyce (nee Liddell) of Buffalo, NY. October 14, 2020. Loving mother to Cliff (Jackie) Kowal & Robin (Daniel) Kras. Cherished grandmother to Ray, Keith, Griffin & Grant and loving great-grandmother to Landon. Dearest sister to Thomas (Penny) Liddell, Jim (Wanda) Liddell and the late Mary Jordan & Walter Liddell. Loving Aunt to Scott, Jay, Darrin and the late Kenny Ruof. Family will receive friends Sunday October 18th, from 4-8 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC. FUNERAL HOME MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca Street Buffalo, NY, 14210 where a service will be held at 7:30 PM. Flowers gratefully declined, memorials to Hospice Buffalo.

NEWHAM - Jessica Of Chicago, formerly of South Buffalo, NY, November 20, 2020, after a lengthy illness. Loving daughter of Beverly (nee Dunbar) and the late James Newham; dearest companion of Nick Calabrese; cherished sister of Lyn (Todd) Kielman, Traci (Christopher) Wells, and Jill (David) Kantor; beloved niece of Patricia and James Novak; cherished aunt of nephews, Ethan Wells and John Kantor; and nieces Catherine Wells and Ava Kantor. Jessica was courageous and loved deeply by her family and friends. She was a constant shining light in our lives. Due to Covid-19, Funeral Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC.

McNerney- Barbara Ann of Buffalo, NY. October 11, 2020. Loving mother to George Karanik, Taylor (Harley) Ford, Alexis (Christopher) McNerney, & Katelyn Knauber. Dearest Nana to Dakota, Declan, & Christopher. Barbara is survived by many brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Monday October 19th, from 4-8 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC. MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca Street Buffalo, NY 14210. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday October 20th at 11 AM at St. Teresa's R.C. Church. Please assemble at church.

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GERLACH - Cristine M. Of Lakeview, NY, October 11, 2020. Loving mother to Lee (Corinne) Gerlach; dearest grandmother of Kylie, Dominic, Kaiden Gerlach and Brianna Marker; cherished daughter to Joan (late Grant) Gerlach; loving sister to Lynda Gerlach and Cindy Gerlach-Rankus; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Thursday, October 15, from 3-7 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., FUNERAL HOME, (Hamburg Chapel) 207 Main St. A Service will be held Friday, October 16, at 10 AM at Lakeside Cemetery at the Grave Site. Please assemble at grave site.

BENZ - Marion H., PhD Mitzi Of Orchard Park and Bradenton, FL. Passed away peacefully on October 2, 2020. Loving daughter of the late Joseph and Hyacinth Benz; sister of the late Norman (Mary Anne), late Robert (Joan), late Virginia, Donald (late Phyllis), late David and Carolyn (Antonio) Mediavilla; cherished by many nieces, nephews and friends. Mitzi earned her Bachelors in Education from Buffalo State and her Doctorate from the University of Rochester. A memorial service will be held in Orchard Park at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to LOOMIS, OFFERS &LOOMIS, INC. FUNERAL HOME HAMBURG CHAPEL.

SCHUTRUM - Karen A. (nee Goldbach) October 7, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Paul J. Schutrum; loving mother of Susan Schutrum, David (Melissa) Schutrum and Maren Herman; cherished grandmother of Sari, Daniel, Joshua, Emily, Ben, Morgan and Evan; great-grandmother of Tristan and Zoey; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be broadcast via Facebook Live at (Grace Lutheran Church South Buffalo) Tuesday, at 12 PM. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 174 Cazanovia Street, Buffalo, NY 14210. Funeral arrangements entrusted to LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., MEMORIAL CHAPEL.

CHILCOTT- Mark P. of Newmarket, NH. Suddenly passed away on September 24, 2020. Loving father to Erin Chilcott. Cherished brother to Patrick (Sabrina), Jule & Greg (Dawn) Chilcott. Dearest Uncle Farkle to Teaghan, Avery, Tess, Olivia, Nolan & Cole. Predeceased by his parents Stephen & Elinor Chilcott Jr. Family will receive friends Monday October 5th from 4-8 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC. FUNERAL HOME HAMBURG CHAPEL, 207 Main Street Hamburg, NY 14075. A memorial mass will be celebrated on Tuesday October 6th at 10 AM at Saints Peter & Paul R.C. Church- Hamburg, NY. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined.

COURTNEY - Patricia Ann (nee Lardo) Of Hamburg, NY, October 31, 2020. Beloved wife of Lawrence R. Courtney; loving mother of Randall Courtney, Wendy (Richard) Pocobello and Marc (Christina) Courtney; dearest sister of George, Richard, Thomas (Mary Jo) and William (Judith) Lardo; also survived by eight grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Tuesday, 4-8 PM, at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., HAMBURG CHAPEL, 207 Main Street, where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, at 11:30 AM. Memorials to the multiple sclerosis society.

CROCE - Charles D. September 22, 2020. Beloved son of the late Louis and Mary (nee Wick) Croce; loving brother of Louis (Evelyn) Croce and Michele (Joseph) Gramza; also survived by aunts, nieces and nephews. Private Funeral Services. Charlie volunteered at the VA Hospital for numerous years. Arrangements entrusted to LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., HAMBURG CHAPEL

BARRY - Timothy Richard Of Lackawanna, NY, September 15, 2020. Beloved son of the late Richard and Anita (nee Monteserin) Barry; loving brother of Sheila (Mark) Novak; cherished uncle of Bethany and Nicholas Novak; also survived by one aunt and cousins. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated from Our Lady of Victory Basilica on September 26, 2020, at 10:30 AM. Tim will be remembered by his 4 B’s. Baker Victory, Bruce Springsteen, Buffalo Bill’s and mostly St. Bonaventure University. A memorial Service will be celebrated at St. Bonaventure University at a future date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., FUNERAL HOMES South Buffalo & Hamburg NY

EMERLING- Judith A. "Judee" (nee Bogardus) of Orchard Park, NY. September 8, 2020. Devoted wife of 63 years to Richard R. Emerling, Sr.; dearest mother of Richard R. Jr. (Dianne), Jeffrey (Cynthia), Todd (Cheryl), and Lisa (Brian) Shaffer. Loving grandmother of the late Patti (Emerling) Rybij. Also survived by nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Daughter of the late Albert and Ellen (Sager) Bogardus; sister of the late Phyllis (late William) Mammoser and the late... David (Linda) Bogardus. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Emerling was an active member and former directress of the Altar Guild at Trinity Episcopal Church in Hamburg for many years, a long time member of the Episcopal Church Women's Organization and delivered Meals on Wheels for over 30 years. No prior visitation, a memorial service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church at a future date. Memorials may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, 261 E. Main Street Hamburg, NY 14075, Meals on Wheels or the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements entrusted to LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC. FUNERAL HOME HAMBURG CHAPEL. See more

CHILCOTT - Stephen V. Jr. Of Hamburg, NY, September 9, 2020. Adoring husband of the late Elinor Chilcott; beloved father to Mark, Patrick (Sabrina), Jule and Gregory (Dawn) Chilcott; loving papa to Erin, Teaghan, Avery, Trevor, Tess, Olivia, Nolan and Cole; dearest brother to John (Jeanne) Chilcott, Katherine Slomba and the late Paul (Billye) Chilcott. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Monday, September 14, from 4-8PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS... & LOOMIS, INC. FUNERAL HOME, Hamburg Chapel, 207 Main St. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 15, at 10AM at Saints Peter and Paul RC Church- Hamburg, NY. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to the Wounded Warriors Foundation. Heavens to Murgatroyd, I exited stage left Stephen loved humor and family above all else. Stephen was a proud Army Veteran and is happy to be reunited with his bride in heaven. See more

RIVERS - Thomas E. Of Hamburg, NY, September 7, 2020. Loving husband of the late Lynette Rivers; cherished father to Edward (Kellie) Rivers, Yvonne (Steve) Michaels, and Elizabeth Grabar; dearest grandfather of Elizabeth (Joseph) Visciano, Kristin (Jake) Frieri, Michelle Rivers, Seth and Jessica Grabar; loving brother to William (Pam) Rivers, and Donald Rivers; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; dearest friend of Jean Coffey. Family will receive friends, Thursday, ...September 10, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM and Friday, September 11, from 6-8 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., Hamburg Chapel, 207 Main St., Hamburg, NY 14075. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, September 12, at the Hamburg Presbyterian Church at 10 AM. Please assemble at church. Thomas was a teacher and union president of the Orchard Park School District for 35 years and also served on the board of NYSUT. Thomas was a lifelong member of the Hamburg Presbyterian Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Niagara Hospice, The American Heart Association, or Wild Kritters. See more

HUGHEY- Dennis J. of Hamburg, NY. August 31, 2020. Loving husband of Audrey Hughey (nee Frank). Cherished father to Tyler & Marissa Hughey. Dearest brother to the late Christopher Hughey. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts & uncles. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service to be held at a later date.

John, Tera Lynn of Buffalo, NY August 19,2020 Loving mother of Carolleigh John; Beloved daughter of the late Lloyd General and Sharon John; Dearest sister of Candice John; cherished Grandma of Devante, Amyah, Nyannah Rosendary & Sincere John; also survived by numerous nieces nephews, cousins, aunts and uncle‘s. The family will receive friends Wednesday 4 - 8 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC. MEMORIAL CHAPEL 1820 Seneca Street South Buffalo where a prayer service will follow visitation at 8:00 PM. Flowers Gratefully declined Memorial’s may be made to the wishes of the family.