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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

Edward R. Austin GOWANDA Edward R. Austin age 65 of Aldrich St. Passed away unexpectedly at the Bertrand Chaffee Emergency Room in Springville Monday evening October 19, 2020. Born in Emporium, Pa June 26, 1955 the son of the late Robert L. Austin and Dorothy ( Kline) Schoos. An artist Ed and his wife Cathy owned and operated Cathy’s Crafts of Gowanda , they contracted with WNYDDSO on various art projects for the state and through the states Day Hab programs . Ed was recogn...ized and given citations for his artistic contributions he had made through the various Day Hab sites. He painted murals for several of the Day Hab locations including Dunkirk, Fredonia , Perrysburg and Little Valley. Ed was also a highly artistic and talented wood carver, he loved to oil paint animals and work in his yard , he was a member of the Collins Art Club . Edward married the former Catherine A. Bridges on April 12, 1973 in Gowanda. Catherine survives. Besides his loving wife of 47 years Ed is survived by a son Victor L. Austin of Gowanda a sister Linda Blakely of Gowanda , a brother Terry ( Leanne) Austin of Randolph along with several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews . Besides his parents Edward was preceded in death by a daughter Jada A. Austin 2 sisters; Bonnie Emery and Delma Ellis . A brother; Dale Austin . At Edwards request there will be no prior visitation and the family will have a private burial in Smith Mills Cemetery where he will be laid to rest next to his daughter Jada. If desired, memorials May be made to a local charity of ones choice . 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

Joana N. Van Wey GOWANDA Joana N. Van Wey age 78 of Allen St. Passed away Friday morning October 16, 2020. Born in Gowanda July 30, 1942 the daughter of Arthur L. and Ruth M. ( Linsler) Clees. Joana worked for WNYDDSO for more than 30 years , at the time of her retirement she worked out of the Dana Dr. group home . Joana was involved with many of the programs offered at the LK Painter Center in Collins and was of Roman Catholic faith . ... Survivors include 2 sons; Michael ( Kristen) Van Wey and Darrin N. Van Wey all of Gowanda. Grandchildren Delaney, Jack, Devon and Ty Van Wey along with a sister Barbara ( Dean ) Richmond of Green Castle. Ind.and a brother Stuart Clees of Hamburg .Nieces and nephews also survive . Besides her parents Joana was preceded in death by her husband Norman L. Van Wey ( April 26, 2014) her sister Linda Howard ( March 8, 2018) and a nephew Jimmy Howard ( August 20, 1995) Friends may call at the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME 44 Center St. Gowanda from 4:00- 7:00pm Monday October 19 where a prayer service will commence at 7pm . Rev. Mitch Byeck of Epiphany of Our Lord RC Church will officiate . ( face masks required ). A private burial will take place at the Epiphany of Our Lord RC Church Cemetery in Langford. If desired, memorials May be made to a local charity of ones choice . See more

Thomas R. Stelley GOWANDA Thomas R. Stelley of Gowanda passed away unexpectedly Friday October 9, 2020 at home . Tom was 73 years old . Tom loved the outdoors , hunting, riding in his Mustang , his frequent trips to Roy’s Gun Shop and most of all spending time with his family. Tom retired from the Gowanda Central School District in 2006, at the time of his retirement he was Head Custodian . Prior to his school employment he worked as a security/ firearms instructor for The ...West Valley Nuclear Plant in West Valley, NY . Tom also worked with his dad at their family business the former Gowanda Sports Shop during his school years until the business was sold . Survivors include his wife Kathy ( Kaluza) Stelley of 52 years; 2 brothers Ron (Diana) Stelley and Bob ( Mary) Stelley along with their children . Tom is also survived by 2 cherished nieces; Debi ( John) Rebmann their children ; Brittany ( Dan ) Rachel (Zack) and Joshua along with niece Tara ( Bryan) Brawdy and their children Hanna, Lucas and Nathan . Tom is also survived by Aunt Mary Raiport. Tom was preceded in death by his parents Bernie and Edna Stelley , his in-laws Hank and Joyce Kaluza , along with sister in Law and her husband Karen ( Bill) Loehr . Friends may call at the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME 44 Center St. Gowanda on Tuesday October 13 from 4:00- 7:00 pm ( face coverings required as per NYS mandates) a prayer service will commence at 7 pm following visitation . Memorials, if desired may be made to the Lake Shore Humane Society 431 East Chestnut St. Dunkirk, NY 14048. See more

Richard Ernest Bromley PERRYSBURG Richard E. Bromley age 67 of Perrysburg, NY passed away early Sunday morning October 4, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester , NY from heart disease and COVID-19. Richard fought long and hard until the very end. Born in Gowanda December 22, 1952 the son of Ernest and Vivian ( Harvey) Bromley. A truck driver for the Gernatt Family of Company’s ( Collins) , he retired after more than 20 years of employment . Dick honorably served wit...h the U. S. Army, he enjoyed deer hunting along with repairing and restoring old tractors and lawn equipment with his longtime friend Roger Ivett. Survivors include his wife Janice ( Burek) Putney Bromley , his son Joshua ( Samantha) Bromley of Glenside, Pa. , grandchildren Emma and Mykayla Bromley , his mother Vivian Bromley of Perrysburg, sisters Sharon ( Don) Fancher of Perrysburg , Carol ( Paul Ellis) Bromley of Perrysburg , several nieces and nephews also survive along with his faithful and loving canine companion Chewy . Dick is also survived by his step children ; Robert ( Elizabeth) Putney of Rochester, Michael (Melissa) Putney of Mayville , Mark ( Melissa) Putney of Fredonia , step grandchildren ; Cassidy, Elias and Beckett Putney, Jonathan, Lia and Bryce Satter, Devin and Quinn Putney , Tyler, Emma, Ashton and Graham Putney . Richard was brother in-law to; Donna and ( Terry) Crowell of South Dayton, Dennis (Marley) Burek ( long time best friend from high school) of Perrysburg, Tim ( Sue) Burek of No. Carolina and Susan Sysol of Ga. Besides his father Ernest, Richard was preceded in death by his mother in-law and father in-law Walter and Stevanna Burek. A Memorial Service to be held at the convenience of the family and will be announced by the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME 44 Center St. Gowanda (716)-532-4200. See more

Thomas G. Hancock SILVER CREEK Thomas G. Hancock age 72 of Silver Creek died Thursday September 24, 2020 in Mercy Hospital , Buffalo, N.Y. , after a short illness. He was born a June 8, 1948 in Gowanda, NY . He was the son of the late George I. And Julia A. ( Sek) Hancock . Me. Hancock was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing . He belonged to several sportsman’s clubs through the years. He had a special love for his pets. ... Survivors include his son Thomas F. ( Heather) Hancock and their children ; Lauren, Andrew, and Julianna Hancock . His daughter , Melissa ( Christopher) Nickson and their child Brianna Nickson . Tom is also survived by his beloved companion , Frances Gabel, a sister Marilyn ( Dennis ) Conrad and one niece and 3 nephews. A Service of Remembrance will be held Thursday October 1, 2020 @ 10 am from the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME 44 Center St. Gowanda . Rev. Michael Nace officiating . Face coverings and social distancing required . In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Chautauqua County SPCA 2825 Strunk Rd. Jamestown, NY 14701 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

Robert L. Gray PERRYSBURG Robert Louis Gray age 21 died Thursday September 17, 2020, at home. He was born January 23, 1999 in Buffalo, N.Y. . Robert was a 2017 graduate of Randolph Academy through the Gowanda Central School District and attended Jamestown Community College for a semester to pursue a pre- engineering degree. Rob was an encyclopedia of military and Cold War history and an arm chair international statesman who had definitive opinions on the state of the world... and firm ideas on how to fix its problems . He was very witty and had a good ear for impersonations . He enjoyed hiking in the woods , solving mechanical problems , collecting Cold War-era equipment , building scale models , music of many genres, his kitty cats and video gaming . He is survived by his parents David L. and Gayla Gray, and his sister Julia , all of Perrysburg, N. Y. ; a grandmother Charlene Gray of South Hill VA. ; uncle Thomas ( Jenna) of Crewe, VA; aunt Valerie Gray of Wenatchee WA.;uncle Thomas Gross( Lori) of Woodinville, WA; and an aunt Kristine Gross- Squillante( Fred) of Gahanna, Ohio. Also survived by cousins Madeline, Rudyard and Caleb Gross, Duncan and Nathan Squillante, MacKenna, Liam,Bryleigh, Zoe, Evan, Annie, Ariel and Amber Gray. Robert was preceded in death by his grandparents Alfred and Beverly Gross, Hervy L. Gray and an Uncle Scott Gray. Friends may call Monday September 21, 2020 from 1:00- 3:00pm at the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME 44 Center St. Gowanda, the funeral will be held at 3 pm ( face masks required) Pastor Michael Nace Officiating . Burial will follow at the Jolls Road Cemetery . See more

Rodney C. Utley Sr. PERRYSBURG Rodney C. Utley age 86 of Rte. 39 passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening September 16, 2020 at the Mercy Hospital in South Buffalo. Born in Gowanda October 30, 1933 the eldest child of Thornton and Leska (Detmer) Utley. A U. S. Veteran Rod served with the United States Navy during the Korean War. Rodney married the former Patricia Pericak August 29, 1953 in the St. Joseph’s RC Church Gowanda , Patricia passed away March 26, 2001. Rodney, a... brick layer/ mason owned and operated Cardinal Refractory a masonry business and was a member of the Bricklayers Local 45 of Buffalo. Rod retired from Bethlehem Steel in Lackawanna . A member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church in Langford, Rod also enjoyed boating and his place at Camp Chautauqua where he spent many summers , he also enjoy all the special times he spent with his loving companion Mary Krajewski . Rod also enjoyed woodworking , puzzles and was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and a long time season ticket holder for the team. Rod also was a member of the Slovenian Club of Gowanda . Surviving besides Mary are his children , Rodney C. Jr( Tamara) Utley of Perrysburg, Philip (Patricia) Utley of Gasport and John (Patricia) Utley of Waxhaw, N.C. 10 grandchildren and 6 great grand children survive . Rodney is also survived by 2 brothers and a sister Richard ( late Marilyn) Utley of Gowanda, Linda ( Dave) Robbins of Gowanda and Leslie Butch Utley of Angola . He was a loving brother in-law to Phyllis Andolsek, Mary Pericak and Kathleen Michael Several nieces and nephews survive along with the Krajewski family. Besides his parents and wife Patricia Rodney was preceded in death by a son James ( wife Karen survives) Utley along with a brother DeForest Tinker Utley . Friends may call Sunday from 5:00- 8:00pm at the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME 44 Center St. Gowanda . ( masks required) A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday September 21, 2020 at 10:00am from the Epiphany of Our Lord RC Church Rte. 75 Langford. Interment in the Jolls Cemetery Perrysburg . Memorials, if desired may be made to a local charity of ones choice . See more

Beverly A. Caswell Orchard Park, NY Beverly A. Caswell age 86 formerly of Gowanda and Lakeland , Fla. Passed away Monday September 7, 2020 at the Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY Born October 29, 1933 in Gowanda , NY the daughter of Raymond and Irene ( Powers) Beyer. Bev retired from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of WNY where she worked as an enrollment clerk. ... Survivors include a son Thomas ( Cynthia ) Halloran of Allen , Tx. , a daughter Linda ( Kevin) Gibson of Hamburg, NY , grandchildren Kaitlin(John) Monczynski, Bradley, Joshua ( Susan ) , Sean (Jordan) Shelby and Shane . 6 great grandchildren also survive along with a sister Lorraine ( late Fred) Winters of Orchard Park. Besides her parents Beverly was preceded in death by husbands Eugene Zynda and CliffordSkip Caswell. Bev will be laid to rest in the Collins Center Cemetery, there will be no prior visitation . Memorials, if desired may be made to a local charity of ones choice. Arrangements are by the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME 44 Center St. Gowanda. See more

Edna M. Kramer PERRYSBURG Edna M. Kramer age 71 of Main Street passed away at home Friday evening August 14, 2020 surrounded by family. Born in Buffalo September 7, 1948 the daughter of Harry and Doris ( Smith) Cisco. Survivors include her children ; Dawn Woodworth of Gowanda, Joseph ( Dannette) Szafranski of Amherst and Stephanie ( Timothy Kirkpatrick) Szafranski of Perrysburg . 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren also survive along with a brother John ( Linda) Smi...th of Tonawanda . Edna was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Edward Cisco. Arrangements are by the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME 44 Center St. Gowanda See more

Connie Tessmer GOWANDA Connie Tessmer age 57 of Torrance Pl. passed away early Sunday morning August 9, 2020 at the Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo. Born in Speingville October 25, 1962 the daughter of Herman and MaryLou ( Ellis) Tessmer. Survivors include a daughter Lindsey (Phillip) Kiefer of Knoxsville Tenn. along with Donald Clark of Gowanda, with whom Connie shared her life with for many years . Survivors also include 2 brothers Steven Tessmer of Ripley, James ( ...Barney) Tessmer of Gowanda , 2 sisters Cindy ( Karl) Miller of Collins and Barb Tessmer of Gowanda . Connie is also survived by 2 grandchildren , nieces and nephews . Connie’s father Herman passed away July 11, 2008, her mother MaryLou passed November 1, 2011, Connie was also preceded in death by a sister Becky Tessmer , Becky passed away October 28, 2005. A graveside prayer will take place Saturday AUGUST 22, 2020 @ 10 am from the Collins Center Cemetery , Collins Center, NY . Memorials, if desired , can be made to a local charity of ones choice . Arrangements by the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME 44 Center St. Gowanda. See more

Anne M. Gernatt GOWANDA Anne M. Gernatt age 59 passed away early Friday morning August 7, 2020 at the home of her sister and brother In-law ‘s in Conewango Valley , Town of Leon , surrounded by family . Anne was born in Gowanda December 10, 1960 the daughter of Alfred and Elaine ( Seamon) Gernatt. A member of St. Joseph’s RC Church Gowanda, Anne is survived by her mother Elaine A. Gernatt of Perrysburg, her siblings; Catherine ( DeWayne) Jones of Angola, Brian ( Bev) Gernat...t of Gowanda, Eric Gernatt of Brocton, Denise ( Jay) Giglia of Alden , Christopher ( Rhonda) Gernatt of Delevan and Amy ( Brian) Spiller of Conewango Valley. Anne is also survived by nieces , nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Anne was preceded in death by her father Alfred Gernatt in 2001. A Memorial Mass for Anne will be held Saturday August 22, 2020 @ 11:00 am from the St. Joseph’s RC Church East Main St. Gowanda with burial to follow in the Holy Cross Cemetery Gowanda . Anne will be laid to rest next to her father. Memorials, if desired, may be made to Roswell Park Neuroendocrine Research Dept. , Carlton and Elm St. Buffalo, NY 14263. Arrangements are by the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME 44 Center St. Gowanda. See more

Robert E. Watson DMD HAMBURG, NY Dr. Robert E. Watson age 84 of Hamburg formerly of Gowanda passed away Friday July 17, 2020 at the Mercy Hospital in South Buffalo. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa. March 13, 1936 the son of Eugene and Ruth ( Kelso ) Watson Robert was a U. S. Navy Veteran actively serving from 1961-1963 he continued his military service with the U.S. Naval Reserves where he was a Lieutenant Commander retiring in 1996. He married the former Patricia M. Cole in the Firs...t Methodist Church in Gowanda on August 17 ,1957 , Patricia survives. Survivors also include his children ; Mark R. Watson of Allentown, Pa. Michael S. ( Patty) Watson of Hamburg and Tracie L. ( Robert) Kasubick of Ft. Collins, Co. grandchildren; Brandon, Joshua, Ariel, Bryan, Brett, Kinsey, Susan, Jenna and Jacob. 3 great grandchildren ; Elliot, Everet, and Graham also survive . Besides his parents Robert was preceded in death by a sister Audrey Moore . A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday July 21, 2020 at 7:00 pm from the Watermark Wesleyan Church 4999 McKinley Parkway Hamburg, NY 14075 ( social distancing along with masks will be required to meet state law mandates ). Memorials, if desired may be made to the church A complete obituary will be published by the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME 44 Center St. Gowanda . See more

Marlene G. Draegert GOWANDA Marlene G. Draegert age 73 of Jamestown St passed away Sunday July 12, 2020 at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo surrounded by family . Born September 6, 1946 the daughter of Clifton B. Sr. and Leona B. (Lay) Snyder. Survivors include 2 daughters ; Tammy Williams of Gowanda and Theresa (Tim Shearer) Spina of Dunkirk , grandchildren Seana, Nathan, Eric, Rachel, Cody, Mikala and Emmalee. Marlene is also survived by 14 great grandchildren... , a brother Clifton B. Sonny Snyder Jr. Of Gowanda and a sister Donna J. Wilkins also of Gowanda. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Besides her parents Marlene was preceded in death by a grand daughter Adrianna Williams , 2 brothers; Ralph and Roy Snyder along with a sister Margie Snyder. A private family funeral will take place a Friday July 17, 2020 from the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME 44 Center St . Gowanda. See more

Marilou E. Patterson GOWANDA Marilou E. Patterson age 82 of Park St. Passed away unexpectedly at home Sunday evening July 12, 2020. Born in Gowanda July 3, 1938 the daughter of Leonard and Thelma ( Stewart) Miller. Marilou married Barry M. Patterson in California December 13, 1959. Barry passed away September 1, 2011. ... Marilou retired from the former JNAdam Developmental Center in Perrysburg where she worked as an aide. Always willing to lend a hand, Marilou was an active member of the Trinity United Church of Christ in Gowanda where she held various committee and chair positions . Her church family was an integral part of Marilou’s life. Survivors include a son Mark Patterson of Gowanda , along with many friends . As per Marilous request a private burial to take place in the Pine Hill Cemetery Gowanda , there will be a Church Memorial in September depending on the Covid restrictions and mandates at that time . The Memorial will be announced by the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME 44 Center St. Gowanda. If desired, memorials May be made to the Trinity United Church of Christ Erie Ave Gowanda , NY 14070 See more