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October - December 2007

October 5, 2007 - Grand Island Dispatch

C. Donald O’Connor

C. Donald O’Connor, a polio survivor and assistant U.S. attorney, passed away on Friday, Sept. 28, 2007, from complications of post-polio syndrome.

He was born in Elmira on July 1, 1929, to Charles and Laura O’Connor (deceased). The family moved many times during the depression to find work. They found employment in Massachusetts, where Laura gave birth to C. Donald’s sisters Barbra and Hannah. He became a lifelong Boston Red Sox fan when his family lived near Fenway Park.

After securing a structural engineering job with the New York Central Railroad, his family resided in Cleveland. C. Donald married his wife, E. Kay Laisy, and graduated from Baldwin-Wallace College in 1950.

Kay and C. Donald moved to Ithaca, where he attended Cornell Law School and she gave birth to their first child, Penelope Jane. In 1953, their second child, Edward R., was born and C. Donald graduated. He began a law practice in Caroline.

In 1954, C. Donald was appointed assistant U.S. attorney for Division 1 District of Alaska. His family drove from Caroline to Seattle, and took a ship to Ketchikan, Alaska. Their son, William D., was born that year.

The next year, C. Donald contracted polio, and spent months in an iron lung in the Northwest Respirator Center in Seattle. He lost the use of both legs and his right arm. He survived becoming a paraplegic, however. Being right handed, he taught himself, with the help of physical therapy, to use his left arm to write, type, shave, work and help care for his family. C. Donald also continued working as an assistant U.S. attorney, preparing Alaska for its transition from territory to statehood.

In 1960, he accepted an assistant U.S. attorney position in the Western District of New York. He was offered a choice between South Florida and Buffalo. He chose Buffalo because it seemed more like home to him. Living on Grand Island, C. Donald worked there until his retirement in 1987.

At times, he served as interim U.S. attorney. In that capacity, he met with President Richard M. Nixon at the White House in a conference about illegal drug use.

In the Western New York office, his associates included current New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer, U.S. judges Richard Arcara, John Curtin, Salvatore Martoche and Erie County District Attorney Frank Clark.

From the time of C. Donald’s retirement until his death, he lived independently in his Grand Island home.

He was a devoted husband, caring for his wife during her bouts with schizophrenia, which began in the mid 1950s and continue until today. He also was a devoted father, reading to his children and teaching them to play cards. He coached Little League baseball for several years, touching the lives of many children on Grand Island.

C. Donald was an avid horse race handicapper who loved the animals and the sport more than the wagering. He gave up on the sport because the laws concerning medication of the horses changed, allowing for what he called “doping.” He attributed doping with the suffering and deaths of many of the magnificent animals he dearly loved.

He was co-founder, president and an active member of the Polio Survivors Support Group of Western New York from the early 1980s until his death.

C. Donald is survived by his wife, E. Kay; his daughter, Penelope (H. Page Stephens) of Cleveland; his sons, Edward (Rose) of Kenmore and William (Pamela) of Grand Island. He is the brother of Barbara Warny of Brook Park, Ohio, and Hannah (David) McLellan of Lakeside-Marblehead, Ohio. His grandchildren include Cara (Adam) Howitt, Adam O’Connor and Ryan O’Connor. He was the beloved friend of Arlene Doss, Dewitt Doss and Dominique Doss of Niagara Falls.

His family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the Polio Survivors Support Group of Western New York, attention Clarice Foster, treasurer. The address is 74 Marilyn Drive, Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Donations may also be sent to the SPCA Serving Erie County, care of Development Department, 205 Ensminger Road, Tonawanda, NY 14150.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Oct. 5, from 6 to 7 p.m., at the Kaiser Funeral Home, 1950 Whitehaven Road. A memorial service will follow at 7 p.m.

Laurie Dudley

Laurie Dudley, formerly of Grand Island, passed away on Friday, Sept. 28, 2007.

She was the daughter of Katherina and Gerald Feyerabend and the late Roger Dudley; mother to Christine Dudley and Michael Cianfrone; sister to John, Paul (Lana) and Michael (Lisa) Dudley; step-sister of Judy Coyle and Janet Reyes; and the dear friend of Kevin Carnevale.

Memorial services will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2100 Whitehaven Road, on Saturday, Oct. 6, at 4 p.m.

Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Arrangements by Kaiser Funeral Home.

October 12, 2007 - Grand Island Dispatch

James R. Johnstone

James R. Johnstone, a resident of Grand Island, passed away at his home on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007.

Visitation was held Tuesday at the Kaiser Funeral home. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Forest Lawn Cemetery Chapel in Buffalo. Interment was in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

James was the beloved husband of the late Harriet E. Johnstone. They were wed for 66 years. He was the adored father of Susan (Robert) Starzynski, Linda (Carl) Pinzel and Sandra Munzert (Dan Palazzo); the loving grandfather of Krista (Michael) Mettler, Robert (Erin) Starzynski Jr., James and Mark (Michelle) Pinzel; the cherished great-grandfather of Michael, Robert III, Thomas, Ryan and Megan; and the brother of Jean McTaggart, Joyce Yauger and the late Helen Johnstone and June Hinkley.

Memorials may be made to the Grand Island Fire Co.

Alfons O. Raepple

Alfons O. Raepple, 81, passed away on Friday, Oct. 5, at his Grand Island home.

Born on Feb. 10, 1926, in Heten, Germany, Raepple was one of the founding fathers of Grand Island Little League. He served on the board of directors and as a coach. He also served on the board of directors for Little League Football.

Raepple, a World War II U.S. Army veteran, was employed as a chemical analyst at E.I. DuPont Yerkes in Tonawanda. He retired after more than 30 years of service.

He served with the Grand Island Fire Co. and Grand Island Fire Police. Raepple was a member of Charles N. DeGlopper VFW Post 9249, Moose Lodge No. 180, TC’s Elite Club, the River Oaks Golf Club, the Grand Island Traffic Safety Council and Grand Island Softball. With regard to the latter, he was a player, coach and spectator.

Alfons was husband to Betty M. (Riedel) Raepple. They were married for 58 years. He was father to Mark A. (Kim), Jay C. (Karen), Eric “Rick” (Judi) and Kurt S. (Cindi) Raepple, all of Grand Island. He was the grandfather of Jason, Kristopher, Erica, Jamie, Alexis and Jenna. His parents, Ludwig and Emily Raepple, predeceased him.

Visitation was held Monday at the Kaiser Funeral Home. Memorial services took place on Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church on Grand Island. Interment was in Whitehaven Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church or the Grand Island Fire Co.

Rose Mancuso Kij

Rose Mancuso Kij, a Grand Island resident, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007. She was very active at the Grand Island Senior Center.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday, Oct. 12, at 10 a.m., in St. Stephen R.C. Church, 2100 Baseline Road. Interment will be in St. Stephen’s Cemetery.

Rose was the wife of Edwin L. Kij and the late Sam Mancuso. She was mother to Daniel (Lela) Mancuso, Nancy (Charles) Yore and William (Robbin) Mancuso; grandmother to Anthony, Kelly and Timothy; the stepmother of Debbie Johnson, James (Jessica) Kij and Mary Beth (Scott) Bartlett; and the sister of Patrick DeSantis, Betty Vaccaro and James DeSantis.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo.

The Kaiser Funeral Home made arrangements.

November 2, 2007 - Grand Island Dispatch

Marcia Traun

Marcia Traun passed away on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007, after a short illness. She was the daughter of the late Marcus and Maryan Traun.

Traun attended Sidway School and went to Lafayette High School. She received an occupational therapy degree from a college in Minnesota. After graduation, she moved to California to work in a VA Hospital.

In the early 1990s, she returned to Grand Island to be closer to her mother. Traun had a rich history on Grand Island. Her grandfather Carver worked on the Grand Island ferryboats and at the CCC camp in Buckhorn Park.

Traun was the third generation of her family to be a member of the Grand Island Historical Society. There, she served as a past secretary and membership chairwoman.

She enjoyed her time volunteering for Meals on Wheels. In the past, Traun worked as an adult classroom helper at Kaegebein School.

She will be remembered as the official greeter at River Lea, home of the Historical Society. Traun made sure everyone signed the guestbook upon his or her arrival.

Marcia will be dearly missed by her neighborhood kids or, as she referred to them, “Her Pumpkins.”

Interment will take place at the Whitehaven Cemetery on Grand Island.

The Kaiser Funeral Home made arrangements.

Frank L. Marinell

Frank L. Marinell, 89, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007.

He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, the Chevrolet Tonawanda Retirees Club, Nocturnal Lodge No. 1137 F&AM, American Legion Post 1346 and the Grand Island Golden Agers.

Marinell was a veteran of World War II and served in the ETO in Germany.

He enjoyed creating scale model boats and was a self-taught, accomplished artist and painter. Marinell was regularly seen on the golf courses.

Frank is survived by his wife, Betty, and his loving family. He will be greatly missed, and remain in their hearts forever.

Visitation was held Tuesday at the Kaiser Funeral Home. Memorial services were held Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Entombment was in Buffalo’s Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Hospice Buffalo Green Fund.

Doris R. Berger

Doris R. Berger, a Grand Island resident, passed away on Monday, Oct. 22, 2007.

For 58 years, she was wife to the late William J. Berger. Doris is the mother of Eric (Sue) Berger, Dale (Lynn) Berger and Nancy (Mickey) Saxbury, all of Grand Island. She is survived by six grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; her sister, Betty (Bob) Schroeder; and her sister-in-law, Betty (Dean) Wolcott.

Visitation was held Thursday at the Kaiser Funeral Home. Interment will be in Tonawanda’s Elmlawn Cemetery.

A family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the SPCA.

November 8, 2007

Irene Beck

Irene Beck, 93, of Rochester, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, after a brief illness. Born in Buffalo and formerly of Grand Island, she was a resident of Clearwater, Fla., and of Rochester.

Irene was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Harold. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Barbara (Paul) Muratore; her devoted granddaughter, Cynthia; her dedicated grandson, Matthew (Christine); and her great-granddaughter, Brandy Lynn.

Funeral services were held at Alvah Halloran & Son in Rochester. Interment was in Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Resurrection Garden Mausoleum.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent in Irene’s memory to Step by Step of Rochester, 228 S. Plymouth Ave., Rochester, NY 14608.

November 9, 2007 - Grand Island Dispatch

Robert E. Wright Sr.

Longtime Grand Island resident Robert E. (Bobby) Wright Sr., 76, passed away at his home in Florida, after a long illness, on Friday, Nov. 2, 2007.

He and his wife, the late Shirley Meyer Wright, became permanent residents of Grand Island in 1955. Wright and his parents, the late Earl W. and Garnette C., owned and operated the well-known “Clown House” restaurant, which, in the 1950s and ’60s, was located on Grand Island Boulevard.

Wright was a member of the Air National Guard 107th Tactical Fighter Group (now the 107th Air Refueling Wing) out of Niagara Falls. As a crew chief, he took great pride in servicing the F100-C Fighter Aircraft. He served in the U.S. Air Force with active duty during the Korean Conflict. Wright was a member of the American Legion Post FL-325 and a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose.

For more than 20 years, he provided specialized construction services for the water industry throughout the U.S. His work targeted water municipalities in need of pipeline rehabilitation by way of specialty linings.

Wright enjoyed trap shooting and was a longtime member of the Amateur Trap Shooting Association. He also enjoyed entertaining and cooking for family and friends at the “Poor Man’s Country Club.”

Robert was the father of Robert E. Jr. (Julieann), James A., Sandra G. (Thomas), Edwards, John L. (Cathy), Earl W. II (Judi) and the late Linda Wright. He is survived by 15 grandchildren and one great-grandson. He was the close companion of Bobbi Dick; the brother of Julia (Robert) Grimm, the late Marianne (survived by David) Hogrewe and Nancy (survived by Carl) Wolf.

Burial services were held on Nov. 7. Interment is in Whitehaven Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements by the Kaiser Funeral Home.

Earl William Webb

Fourth-generation Islander Earl William Webb, 78, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007.

Born on July 10, 1929, he grew up on his family’s homestead on Fix Road. The structure was a working farm and horse farm, from which, as an adult, he operated the Wagon Wheel Stables and Hayrides. That establishment was a place of fond memories for many Island residents.

Webb served in the U.S. Army and was a life member of the Pfc. Charles N. DeGlopper VFW Memorial Post 9249 – so named for a favorite cousin. He worked for many Western New York construction companies and was an active, retired member of Laborers Local No. 210.

He was happiest when he was with his family or in his garden, enjoying simple joys such as his early morning coffee, an evening slice of pie near his fireplace, a ride in the country in his pickup or a world-class, heavyweight horse pull at any county fair.

Known for his gentle nature and the sound of his laugh, he will be missed by many.

Earl was the treasured husband of Janet Susan (nee Quint); the devoted father of eight: Sandra (Robert) Reed, Tina (David) Ribacove, Lisa Cummings, Daniel (Nicole), Margaret, Susan (Edward) Liroff, Elizabeth Gayle, Earl “Bill” III and the late Earl W. Jr.; the loving grandfather of Jillian, Joshua, Felicia, David, Jessica, Michael and Jamie; and the brother of Norine (late Joe) Giardina, Kenneth (Marie), the late Clinton (Charlane) and Ronald (Jean). Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive him. He was predeceased by his parents, Earl C. Webb and Lydia Mary (nee Hardy), also lifelong Grand Island residents.

No prior visitation will be held. The family will be present to join with friends at a memorial service inside Island Presbyterian Church, 1822 Huth Road. That will take place on Friday, Nov. 9, at noon.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Program or Equine Rescue.

Arrangements by Erie County Cremation Services. Private burial at Maple Grove Cemetery on Stony Point Road, Grand Island, at the family’s convenience.

Earl A. Aylor

Earl A. Aylor, 81, a subway builder and WWII veteran, passed away on Friday, Nov. 2, 2007.

He followed his older brother to Western New York in 1953 and entered the underground construction trade building tunnels. By 1957, he had worked his way up to foreman just in time to help with the huge tunnels that carry water four-and-a-half miles from the Niagara River to the Niagara Power Project.

Aylor went on to supervise crews on various projects from railroad tunnels to subways, including an assignment as superintendent of a 20-foot diameter tunnel for the Metro Subway in Washington, D.C. He supervised tunnels under rivers and two that extended under Lake Ontario more than a mile. Aylor’s leadership was marked by a concern for the safety and wellbeing of his crews. He never asked them to go anywhere or do anything that he was not willing or able to do himself.

For a decade, he was vice president of Greenwood Dumont Constructors, and then helped to form and was corporate secretary and a major stockholder of Chief Enterprises, both engaged in tunnel construction. He retired in 1987.

A native of Madison County, Va., he served on LST 127 in four major campaigns in the Pacific during World War II. He married Eleanor Knighting after returning from the war. They lived in Niagara Falls briefly when they arrived in Western New York and then moved to Grand Island.

Aylor was active in the community and in Island Presbyterian Church.

Earl is survived by his wife of 58 years, Eleanor Knighting Aylor; two sons, Gary and Richard; a daughter, Carolyn Aylor McKibben; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Nov.14, at 7 p.m., at Island Presbyterian Church, 1822 Huth Road.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Island Presbyterian Church.

November 16, 2007 - Grand Island Dispatch

Myrtle R. Killian

Myrtle R. Killian, 101, of Grand Island, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, at Newfane Inter-Community Hospital. She was born in Bliss, N.Y., on July 30,1906, to Charles and Teresa (Heim) Rogers.

Killian was the eldest member of Trinity United Methodist Church, and also a member of the Grand Island Historical Society.

Myrtle was predeceased by her husband, Howard M. Killian, who died in 1985, and her son, Howard R. Killian, who passed away in 2006. She is survived by her children: Nan (Harold) Nesbitt of Batavia and Judith (the late Howard R.) Killian of Niagara Falls; her grandchildren: David Nesbitt of Batavia and Thomas (Melanie) Nesbitt of Byron, James (Regina) Livermore of Florida, and Debra (John) Coram of Grand Island. Also surviving are four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Friday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2100 Whitehaven Road.

Interment will be in Williamsville Cemetery.

If desired, memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church.

Arrangements by Kaiser Funeral Home.

James F. Buckley

James F. Buckley, 82, of Williamsville, formerly of Grand Island, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 9, 2007.

Buckley served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy during WWII. A successful businessman, he established Office Automation in 1958. Office Automation transformed clients in the greater Buffalo area from typewriters to dictating equipment to word processing.

His hobbies included snow skiing with his children and grandchildren, tennis with his Tuesday night friends, and photography.

James was the husband of the late Mary A. Buckley; the beloved father of Nancy Valone, Daniel (Patty) Buckley, William (Marilyn) Buckley and Valerie (Terry) Swain; and the devoted friend of Carol Pinto Marques. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

The family will be present to receive friends on Monday, from 3 to 8 p.m., at the Kaiser Funeral Home, 1950 Whitehaven Road. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, at 10 a.m., from St. Stephen R.C. Church. A private burial will be held at Elmlawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Parkinson's Association of WNY, 222 Seabert Ave., Buffalo, NY 14043. Parkinson’s is a disease Buckley challenged for the past 10 years.

November 30, 2007 - Grand Island Dispatch

Frances B. (Boswell) (Pendergast) Ciszek

Frances B. (Boswell) (Pendergast) Ciszek, 90, of Sanborn, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, at Niagara Hospice in Lockport. She was born on June 12, 1917, in Fort Worth, Texas, the daughter of the late Arthur and Adele (Iverson) Boswell.

Ciszek attended Forth Worth High School before moving to Western New York in 1935. On Nov. 19, 1966, she was married to Sigmund Ciszek at St. John’s Church.

She worked as a secretary for 34 years at Union Carbide Corp., retiring in 1982. Ciszek enjoyed spending time with her family, knitting with her knitting group, gardening, bowling, lawn bowling, reading, riding and raising horses.

Frances is survived by her husband, Sigmund, and her children: George P. Pendergast of Niagara Falls and Barbara (Frederick) Jarzab of Grand Island. Additional survivors include her grandson, David Jarzab; and her great-grandsons, Henry and Stuart Jarzab. She was predeceased by her husband, George Pendergast; her grandson, Paul Jarzab; her sister, Barbara Allen; and her brothers, Arthur, Roy and Howard Boswell.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Nov. 24, at Labuda Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial followed at Holy Trinity Church. The Rev. Slawomir Siok officiated. Burial was in Holy Trinity Cemetery in Lewiston.

Memorial contributions may be made to Niagara Hospice Inc., 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094.

George C. Werth

George C. Werth of Benton Harbor, Mich., formerly of Grand Island, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, in Dowagiac, Keeler Township, Mich. He was the son of Elizabeth and the late John Werth.

A 1964 graduate of Riverside High School, Werth was an Eagle Scout and a Navy veteran. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam and then worked five years with the Merchant Marines. Following that, Werth was an agricultural worker at Jim’s Orchards in Benton Harbor.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and biking.

George was the brother of Lawrence (Judy) Werth and Margaret (late Daniel) Tichy; and the nephew of Donald and Lorraine Werth. He is survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends in Benton Harbor.

Memorials may be made to St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 1453 Staley Road, Grand Island, where funeral services were held Wednesday.

Interment was in St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Youngstown.

Arrangements by the Kaiser Funeral Home.

December 7, 2007 - Grand Island Dispatch

Marion Belle Woodberry Stuart and William Ralph Stuart

William “Bill” Ralph Stuart and his bride, Marion “Patty” Belle Woodberry Stuart, passed away, respectively, on Aug. 7 and 12, 2007.

Bill, born in Buffalo on Aug. 19, 1919, received his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and mechanical engineering – with honors – from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1941. He served as captain with the Army Air Force as an engineer from 1941 to 1946, and received MS and Ph.D. degrees in education from the University at Buffalo.

After working in the private sector as an engineer, he became a professor and head of the Engineering Department at Erie Community College in Buffalo. Later, he served as dean of the Engineering Department at Niagara College in Welland, Ontario. He finished his distinguished career in 1985 as dean of the Engineering Department at SUNY Utica.

Patty was born in Boston on June 6, 1917, and spent much of her life in the New England area before marrying Bill. She graduated from Smith College in 1938 and Katie Gibbs in 1939.

The couple wed on June 8, 1942. Bill and Patty shared a rich married life for more than 65 years, and had six children.

Patty returned to the workforce at the Grand Island New York Town Hall from 1968-2004, retiring at the noteworthy age of 87.

Bill was an inveterate craftsman and inventor, building several boats, homes, sports cars and beautiful furnishings for his homes. Special projects included building a summer home on Lake Erie, one of the first home-windmill-power generators; an amateur radio with a 70-foot collapsible antenna; and coordinating the construction of a striking crystal and metal cross at Trinity United Methodist Church on Grand Island.

Patty was noted for her sparkling personality, kindness, generosity, quick wit, hardworking spirit and humorous commentaries on life. She was very much a Boston lady and treasured her family home in New Hampshire.

Patty and Bill instilled in their families their love of the outdoors and animals.

They lived remarkable lives filled with accomplishments, travel, children, love and laughter.

Bill and Patty are survived by her sister, Marjorie Wheeler of Austin, Texas; their six children and their families; and by several nieces and nephews.

In loving memory, contributions can be made to Catskill Hospice in Oneonta or to Lovejoy Hospice in Grants Pass, Ore.

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William Ralph Stuart: August 19, 1919 – August 7, 2007

Marion Belle Woodberry Stuart: June 6, 1917 – August 12, 2007

Married June 8, 1942, William “Bill” died on August 7, 2007 and Marion “Patty” died on August 12, 2007.

John A. Sarokon

John A. Sarokon, a resident of Grand Island for 60 years, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007.

He worked at the Carborundum Co. for 40 years, before retiring in 1981.

John was husband to the late Edna M. Sarokon. He was the father of Evelyn J. (Robert) Maryanski of Franklinville, John A. (Vicki) Sarokon Jr. of Wyoming, and Denis M. Sarokon of Grand Island; the grandfather of three; the great-grandfather of six; and the great-great-grandfather of five; and the brother of Eva Olivett and Charles Sarokon.

Private funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 3, at the Kaiser Funeral Home. Interment in Whitehaven Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Grand Island Golden Age Center.

December 15, 2007 - Grand Island Dispatch

Patricia (O’Donnell) Stouter

Patricia (O’Donnell) Stouter, RN “Nana,” entered into Heaven on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, after a valiant battle with cancer.

Born on Feb. 19, 1927, in Buffalo, she was the youngest child of a proud Irish family. Stouter spent most of her life in that city. After graduating from Canisius College in 1948, she went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Meyer Memorial Hospital.

Stouter worked for many years in several Buffalo-area hospitals. She had a great interest in gerontology and earned a specialty certification in that area of patient care. Stouter resided in Rochester for the last 15 years and was formerly a Grand Island resident.

Patricia was predeceased by her beloved husband, Dr. Vincent P. Stouter, and two of their sons: Neil Anthony and John Stouter. She is survived by five children: Vincent (Jaime), Daniel (Trish Sweeney), Brian (Susan), Dr. Katherine (John) Lammers and Stephen (Dr. Barbara) Stouter; her beloved grandchildren: Heather, Danielle, Stephen and Patrick Stouter; Amy, Anna and John Lammers; and Laura Kwiatkowski; her siblings, Ann K. (Edwin) Kelly, the late Margaret Daly, Anthony W., Kathleen and Sr. Janet O’Donnell RSM.

Patricia died as she always lived – with courage, humor and faith – surrounded by her loving family and friends. She will be remembered for her brilliant wit, generous heart, healing hands and love of all God’s children.

Visitation was held Wednesday at the Kaiser Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial was to be celebrated Thursday at St. Stephen R.C. Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Stouter’s name to St. Joseph R.C. Church, 43 Gebhardt Road, Penfield, NY 14526.