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Florence Smith Obituary

SMITH - Florence I. (nee Zdzieblo) July 9, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Frank W. Dudeck, James Mazuchowski and Frank Smith; dear mother of Patricia A. (Frank) Michel, James J. (Cynthia) Dudeck, and Lawrence E. (Phyllis) Dudeck; loving grandmother of many grandchildren and great grandchildren; predeceased by many brothers and sisters; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Thursday from 2-9 PM, where funeral services will be held Friday at 8:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Amelia Church at 9:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Foundation of WNY.

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Published by Buffalo News on Jul. 10, 2008.

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Gayle Thomson

July 10, 2008

So sorry to hear about Nan. Though she lived a good long life, you always want it to be longer. She was a personality that you always thought would make 100.

Peter Wigdor

July 10, 2008

Kathy and Ken, I was so sorry to hear of the your loss of Kathy's Grandmother. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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