Obituaries

Obituary: Mary Louise Zimmermann, Family Genealogist, Analyst, World Traveler

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Mary Louise Zimmermann March 17, 1931—Feb. 29, 2024 Mary Louise Zimmermann of Lancaster died at Greenfield Health and Rehabilitation Center of natural causes on Thursday, February 29. She was 92. The daughter of the late Edward and Margaret (née Marchand) Zimmerman, she was born in Buffalo on March 17, 1931. She lived in East Aurora from 1950 until 2017, when […]

Obituary: Gail Anthony Rahill, Mother, Daughter and Sports Enthusiast

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Gail Anthony Rahill June 12, 1963—March 10, 2024 Gail Anthony Rahill, a 29-year resident of Irondequoit and formerly of East Aurora, died on Sunday, March 10 at Buffalo General Hospital from complications of contracting COVID. She was 60. Mrs. Rahill grew up in East Aurora, graduating from East Aurora High School. She continued her education at St. Bonaventure University and […]

Obituary: Sandra A. Murray, Beloved Wife Who Loved Nature

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Sandra A. Murray  March 18, 1964—March 4, 2024 Sandra A. (Halpin) (née Schweers) Murray of Marilla and South Wales died on Monday, March 4. She was 59. She was born on March 18, 1964, the daughter of Frank and the late Monica Schweers. In addition to her father, Mrs. Murray is survived by her husband of 23 years John Jack […]

Obituary: Florence Emma Mergenhagen, Past President of East Aurora Garden Club

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Florence Emma Mergenhagen Aug. 8, 1928—March 8, 2024 Florence Emma Mergenhagen of East Aurora died on Friday, March 8. She was 95. Born Florence Emma Heck on Aug. 8, 1928, Mrs. Mergenhagen moved to East Aurora with her husband George, and was active in her Church, the First Presbyterian Church of East Aurora, serving as Deacon and on the Annual […]

Obituary: Jane E. Hewitt, Devoted Wife and Dedicated Mother

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Jane E. Hewitt, Devoted Wife and Dedicated Mother Jane E. Hewitt Aug. 20, 1935—Feb. 26, 2024 Jane Edith Hewitt of East Aurora died peacefully at home with her children at her side on Monday, February 26. She was 88. She was born Jane Edith Freeman in Newton, Massachusetts, on Aug. 20, 1935 to Helen (née Bicknell) and Bruce Clark Freeman.  […]

Obituary: Valerie A. Swiatek, Artistic Mother and Daughter with Infectious Laugh

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Valerie A. Swiatek Aug. 13, 1980—March 5, 2024 Valerie A. Swiatek of East Aurora died on Tuesday, March 5, surrounded by her family. She was 43. Ms. Swiatek, known as Val, was born on Aug. 13, 1980 and will be remembered as a remarkable mother, daughter, sister, aunt and dear friend to many. Family and friends say she would light […]

Obituary: James J. Stoll, Outdoorsman Who Loved Fishing with Grandkids

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James J. Stoll April 17, 1959 — Feb. 28, 2024 James J. Stoll, known to many as Jim, Jimmy John and Uncle Jimmy, died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, February 28. He was 64. Mr. Stoll was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish with his grandkids.  He was a thoughtful man who often showed up unannounced […]

Obituary: Sarah Maria Young, Buffalo State Dean of Students, Loving Mother and Daughter

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Sarah Maria Young Aug. 5, 1977—Jan. 28, 2024 Sarah Maria Young, of Buffalo, formerly of East Aurora, died on Sunday, January 28, in Buffalo. She was 46. Ms. Young was born August 5, 1977, in Buffalo, the daughter of Ralph and Donna (née Mikol) Young. Ms. Young is survived by her parents; children Elijah and Addison Bennett; sister Jessica Young; partner […]

Obituary: Robert D. Kessler, Army Veteran, Father and Grandfather

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Robert D. Kessler of Dunham Road in Varysburg died on Monday, February 26 at the Veterans Hospital in Buffalo after a long battle with respiratory illness. He was 79. Known to family and friends as ‘Bob,’ he was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Robert Kessler and Nadys Daniels Morgan. He graduated from Kenmore East High School […]

Obituary: Frank T. Gasper, Aeronautical Marketer for Moog, Inc., Father and Grandfather

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Frank T. Gasper of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Hawthorne, New Jersey, died on Thursday, February 7. He was 86. Born in 1937 in New Jersey, Mr. Gasper was the son of Austrian immigrants. Mr. Gasper was predeceased by his siblings, wife Susan (née Spitzel) Gasper, son David Gasper and step-daughter Catherine Bennett. He graduated from Villanova University with the Class […]


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