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Linda Klass Obituary

KLASS - Linda L., OTR (nee Graesser) Of Orchard Park, NY, unexpectedly, July 25, 2008; beloved wife of Russell G. Klass; loving mother of Ryan R. Klass; daughter of Geraldine M. (late Richard) Graesser; stepmother of Linda Moore, Lisa (James) Davin, Karen (Douglas) Albert, Kirsten (Thomas) DiCarlo, Kevin (Julie) and Cheryl Klass; sister of Richard H. Graesser; aunt of Richard A., Robert A. (Mary) and Katherine Graesser; also survived by 12 grandchildren. The family will receive friends Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6575 E. Quaker St., Orchard Park (aka Rte. 20A, 1.5 mi. east of Rte. 219) A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday in Nativity of Our Lord Church, 26 Thorn Ave., Orchard Park, Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Memorials made to Roswell Park Alliance.

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Published by Buffalo News from Jul. 27 to Jul. 29, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
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Kerry Lesanti

August 14, 2008

Dear Russ And Ryan: On behalf of the Lesanti Family im so sorry for your loss. Linda was another sister to our family,My father (SANTA) and mother phyllis always told her that she was there daughter.She was the most loving caring and compassionate woman I have ever met! About 20yrs. ago Linda did home care for my mom. She did more than therapy she gave my mom hope and strenght to go on.When insurance would not pay any more because she a total Quad, LInda would still stop bye for a visit and some range and motion thats the kind of woman Linda was.... Linda was an Angel on earth an we will miss her always ! Now she is in heaven having coffee and danish with my Mom and Dad again like the saturdays 20 yrs ago !!!!

Jim Weisz

August 5, 2008

Russ and Family: I learned from Beechwood that Linda had passed, and wanted you to know how sorry I am. She was a delightful young woman, who loved her family, her work, and her God. I was saddened to learn of her passing, but her spirit will always remain in my memory. Blessings and peace, Jim Weisz (former Director of Pastoral Care, Beechwood Continuing Care)

Bud Minear

August 4, 2008

Dear Russ and Family,

Our heartfelt sympathy to you and yours. We are deeply sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and Prayers.

Bud and Marge Minear and family

Danielle Haines

August 1, 2008

I had he pleasure of working with Linda at Beechwood. She was a wonderful friend and boss. Her smile will be missed. We always knew Linda arrived at work by her contagious laugh. She was full of life and family meant everything to her. I hope you find comfort in knowing she is smiling down at you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time

Carla Olson

July 31, 2008

My memories of Linda are of great laughter,so many wonderful times in my salon.She loved life and mostly her family,never a bad word about anyone.I admired her for many reasons.I know Ryan will always know how she loved him.My heartfelt sympathy to the entire family.

Lynne West

July 31, 2008

I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Russ, Ryan and other family members of Linda. I had the pleasure of working with Linda at Beechwood and am very saddened about her passing. She was so full of life, laughter and dedication to her profession. She will be greatly missed by all the lives she touched. Praying that you will find comfort in God's love and knowing how deeply others care.

Mary Lou Peacock

July 30, 2008

Dear Russ and Ryan,
I am so very sorry to hear about my dear friend, Linda passing. I have had the pleasure of knowing Linda over the past 20 years and worked with her at Beechwood. She was such a beautiful person. She brought sunshine wherever she was. She taught me so much. She was a great therapist and most of all she was a blessing in my life. She loved her family and we so enjoyed talking about how blessed we were. The good news is that we know she is in heaven and we will be together again. What a celebration that will be. My prayers and thoughts are with you that God will keep His arms around you.
Love, Mary Lou Peacock

Steve Douglas

July 30, 2008

I was very sorry to hear of Linda's passing. I worked for LInda at Beechwood. She was a very compassionate and caring person. Her smile and laughter made any day better. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family

Renee Hemphill

July 30, 2008

My deepest condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Amy Ferry

July 30, 2008

Dear Russ, Ryan and family: I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Linda was a truly wonderful person, and a cherished friend that I had the honor to work for and with at Beechwood. I owe so much of what I have today to her kindness, love and encouragement, and cannot put into words how much her presence in my life has meant to me. I will miss her laughter and her compassion, her smiles and her mints. She was such a special person and I am so grateful for the time I had with her. She will be remembered always.

Ann Marie Stanton

July 29, 2008

You will be missed. Servers from OPCC

Pat Weeks O'Connor

July 29, 2008

Dear Russ & Family-
My heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you upon Linda's untimely passing. It has been too many years since we have been in touch but I will always have fond memories.

Elisabeth Files

July 29, 2008

My deepest sympathy to all of you. I had the pleasure of working with Linda at Beechwood. I believe Ryan and my daughter share a birthday, so we did a lot of comparing "notes"
when it came to our babies. They even did a fashion shoe together!!
Linda was so much fun and full of love. I'm sure she is smiling down on all of you now and will be for all time. God's Peace to all of you.
Fondly, Elisabeth

Carl & Kathy Jay

July 29, 2008

We will so miss that wonderful smiling face. We confidently believe that she is with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and we will see her again in Heaven. Amen

Ted Perez

July 29, 2008

Rich and Family
Our Condolences And Prayers go out to your Family.
( God has a Plan for All )
God Bless.
The Perez Family

Judy & Wayne Bryant

July 29, 2008

Lisa,
We are so very sorry to learn of Linda's passing. Just want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Suzanne VanOrman-Leonard

July 28, 2008

Russ and Ryan,
I know there is much sadness in your hearts. That sadness is felt by so many people. Probably more than you can imagine. Linda was a wonderful friend. So outgoing, happy, positive and very proud of her family. She would do anything for a friend if merely called on. How many times she would pop out with "I'm a grandma again!" and be so thrilled. I will miss her and her laugh, her support and confidence, her smile and her genuine beauty, 'till we meet once more.

Lawrence Kaufman

July 28, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Julie Finger

July 28, 2008

I was saddened to hear of Linda's passing. We worked together at Beechwood. She was a great boss and a genuinely nice person who always took the time to sit down and listen when I needed someone to talk to. I'll miss her.

Linda and Martin Murphy

July 28, 2008

Russ.
We have great memories of Linda and you skiing with the group. You have our prayers and sympathy.

Kathy Snyder

July 28, 2008

I was very saddened to hear of Linda's untimely death. I was fortunate enough to work with and get acquainted with Linda at Beechwood. She was always very energetic, friendly and her bubbly personality was contagious. My thoughts and prayers are with Linda's family at this difficult time.

Mary Ellen Bader

July 28, 2008

Linda was a person who would light up a room. She was one of the most sincere people I have ever had the honor to know. She was a wonderful, classy lady. She is gone before her time. God Bless her family.

Linda, Patrick & Ryan (Root) Barnes

July 28, 2008

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Klass family, as well as their relatives and friends. May God give Russell and Ryan the strength to get through the challenging days ahead while keeping the love and spirit of Linda alive in their hearts forever.

Sal Gruttadauria

July 27, 2008

Dear Russ and Ryan:
What a special person you had for a wife and mother. For 24 years Linda and I have been friends. She is very special to me and and to anyone who had the opportunity to get to know her. I will never forget that smiling face and the sound of her laughter. The world will not be as bright without this beautiful person in it. I grieve along with you as I truly love this sweet, fun loving, compassionate soul.

Beth Hochreiter

July 27, 2008

To the family of Linda:
My deepest sympathy is with you all during this sad time. May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ bless you all during this most difficult time. I will always remember Linda's smile and she will be sadly missed by all who knew her at Beechwood.

Lisa Donhauser

July 27, 2008

Dear Russ and Family,

I was fortunate enough to work with Linda at Beechwood and get to know such a life force. Not once did I ever come across her when she didn't have a smile on her face and a willingness to help anyone who needed it. Her love and pride of her family was evident to everyone who knew her. The world lost a beautiful soul in her passing. My thoughts and prayers will remain with you.

April Hunter

July 27, 2008

Linda was a person that made everyone feel special and wonderful. It's tragic to have lost her at such a young age and my thoughts and prayers are with her entire family. I am sure she will be missed terribly but her memories will always live on!!!!

Alice Myers

July 27, 2008

Linda: I will miss the private chats that we used to have together at the OPCC Ladies Group. You had the most beautiful smile. You loved your family intensly.When you spoke about Ryan your eyes would light up.
I will miss you!

Alice Myers

Debra Myers

July 27, 2008

My sincere condolences on the loss of a beautiful,wonderful lady. I will miss her sunny personality and her beautiful smile walking throught the halls of Beechwood. May gods graces shine on all of you at your time of sorrow.

Trudy Janssen

July 27, 2008

Dear Russ, Ryan, and family: My very deepest condolences. I was so saddened by the news. I was very fortunate to know and to work with Linda for several years. Linda shared an infectious smile, laugh, and joy for life. I know she embraced a deep love for her family. She will be dearly missed. May all the care and love of family and friends along with fond memories be a comfort to all.

John & Carol Rae

July 27, 2008

Dear Russ and Ryan, we are saddened to hear about your wonderful wife and mother, Linda. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time and in the days ahead. Our deepest sympathy.

Barbara Eno

July 27, 2008

I was very sad to hear about your
loss. Linda was a special person in
my life. She was a wonderful boss,
and a very dear friend. I will always
think of her with great affection. My
thoughts and prayers are with you
at this time.

Dan and Michelle Kraft

July 27, 2008

Linda:You were a bundle of light and energy. You were selfless. You will be greatly missed, but never forgotten! We will pray for you and your family.

Michelle Jaeger

July 27, 2008

I will never forget you, you are in my heart and soul forever, I just wish I can go back 4 years and start all over. You are the mold for the perfect caring , loving and giving person.
Love you forever Friend!

Paul & Teresa Barone

July 27, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Patti Pujolas

July 27, 2008

My thoughts are with your family at this sad and unexpected time. Your smile and bubbly personality will be remembered . We will sadly miss your presence at work.

Gail & Pete Calandra

July 27, 2008

Dear Russ and Ryan: My prayers and wishes of comfort are with you always. Linda became a very special part of my life, and will always hold a special part in my heart. Pete and I will truly miss her.

Carol Giesecke Wells Dombrowski

July 27, 2008

I was saddened to hear of Linda's recent, untimely death, and want to send my sincerest sympathies and prayers to Rusty and family.
God bless all of you.

Paul and Terry Barone

July 27, 2008

Linda was a wonderful wife, mother and friend..she always had a smile on her face and a heart of gold..
She will be missed terribly by her family and friends..
God bless the family.

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