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Donna Stephan Obituary

STEPHAN-Donna M. (nee Vandiver) Of Kenmore, NY, April 17, 2008. Beloved mother of George III (Sharon), Wayne (Judith), Francine (Richard) MacDonald, Donette Diabo, Douglas and Vernon (Cynthia) Stephan; sister of Loren "Bud" (Doris) and William Vandiver and the late Thelma Brown and Elizabeth Richards; also survived by 19 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Saturday morning from 9-10 AM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.), where funeral services will immediately follow at 10 AM. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery.

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Published by Buffalo News from Apr. 24 to Apr. 25, 2008.

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Betty (Lahrs) Collins

April 28, 2008

I was sorry to hear about Donna's passing. I have a lot of memories of Donna. My thought & prayers are with the family.

Rick & Linda Lahrs

April 27, 2008

I will always remember Donna " the dentist". All the kids went to Donna when they had a loose tooth. She always got it out without hurting you. She will be missed by all. Love and prayers, Rick & Linda

Rev. Carey (Tom) Lahrs

April 26, 2008

I am sorry to hear about Donna's death. As my brothers said, "We have fond memories of growing up in the old neighborhood. Be assured of my prayers for you.

Tim Lahrs

April 25, 2008

She was a wonderful woman and a Mom to the whole neighborhood. She will be remembered lovingly by all of us who were lucky enough to know her.

Jim Lahrs

April 25, 2008

We are very sorry to hear about Donna's passing. She was a very special person. We all have a ton of memories of the Stephan Family & the old neighborhood.
You will all be in our thoughts & prayers.

Jim & JoAnn Lahrs

Nancy Lang (Gardner)

April 24, 2008

Alot of good memories at the Stephan house. Don't know how Donna did it. She was a great lady.

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