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Margaret GESSERT Obituary

GESSERT-Margaret A. (nee Fulton) "Peggy"

- September 25, 2023

Of Depew, NY.   Beloved wife of the late Richard Gessert; loving mother of Sheila (Stephen) Rovner, Gretchen (David) Zalenski, Sarah (Margaret Rathbun) Gessert, Anne (James) Neyerlin, Julie (Jeff) Kuebel, late Richard and the late Peter; grandmother of nine; great-grandmother of 6; sister of Judith (Joseph) McGurk, William (Beth) Fulton, Mary (Richard) Canfield-Collins and the Late Thomas (Patricia) Fulton; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL & LOECHER INC. FUNERAL HOME 27 Aurora St. Lancaster, NY Thursday from 3-7pm . A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church 5337 Genesee St. Bowmansville, NY Friday morning at 10am. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to FeedMore of WNY. Please assemble at church. Share condolences at wendelandloecherinc.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Sep. 27, 2023.

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Betsy Smith

September 30, 2023

My deepest sympathy to all the family . Many memories of the credit union dinners and school functions...A wonderful partner to your Dad

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Andrea Morrow

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Ann Swanson

September 29, 2023

I hope that you can all find some peace and comfort at this time. I feel blessed that Dick and Peg have touched my life. Sending love and light. Ann and Cele.

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Craig and Jay Ann Stevens

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Nancy Smith

September 29, 2023

I shall miss you, my dearest Sweet cousin

Mary Beth Ennis

September 27, 2023

Peggy was a sweet and generous lady. Always so kind, always smiling.

Tim Farrell

September 27, 2023

Wilbur and Beth
So sorry to hear of Peggy’s passing. Hope all is ok with you

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3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Wendel and Loecher Funeral Home - Lancaster

27 Aurora Street, Lancaster, NY 14086

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29

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Church

5337 Genesee St., Bowmansville, NY

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Wendel and Loecher Funeral Home - Lancaster

27 Aurora Street, Lancaster, NY 14086

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