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Hannelore Gorbach Obituary

GORBACH - Hannelore G. Hanna (nee Neumann) Of North Tonawanda, NY, suddenly, October 2, 2008 in Buffalo General Hospital, beloved mother of Michael Gorbach of Lewiston, NY and Gerald (Gina) Gorbach of Hillsborough, NJ; grandmother of Daniel Gorbach; sister of Rolf Neumann of Roseville, CA. She was the longtime companion of David Errick of North Tonawanda. Born in Wilhemshaven, German, and came to the United States in 1957. She had worked as a sales clerk for Jenss Decor for 25 years and she was an avid gardener. Friends may call at the FRETTHOLD FUNERAL HOME INC., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda, on Monday from 2-4 and 7-8 PM. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home beginning at 8 PM. Guest register available at frettholdfuneralhome.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Oct. 4, 2008.

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Anne Flansburg and Camille Afshani

October 19, 2008

We were truly saddened to learn of Hanna's death, and we will miss her. Whenever my Mother visited from Pennsylvania, she always asked us to take her to Jenss so that she could talk to Hanna. Inevitably, she always bought something, too! We really enjoyed talking to her and she was a woman of great intelligence, a beautiful smile, and always kind words. Her personal interest in each individual is a beautiful gift and we will cherish her memory. May she rest in peace!

Janice Truskey

October 9, 2008

Hanna was a lovely, fun loving lady. I worked with her on a couple of occasions, and she was always so much fun to be around. May she rest in peace.

Sally Marling

October 8, 2008

To The Family of Hanna
the last time I worked with Hanna was on a Sunday. I work at the Orchard Park store, but was asked to help out at Maple - Hanna was a joy to work with - she will be truly missed - her voice on the telephone was just great.... I will never forget her....

Sharon O'Grady

October 7, 2008

I worked at the Orchard Park store and never met Hanna, but I did speak with her on the phone many
times. She was one of the best.

Diana & Ray Lang

October 7, 2008

To Hanna's Family:

We were Hanna's neighbors for the past 16 years and truly enjoyed the times we had together. She was a wonderful lady. Unfortunately, we were out of town when she passed and did not learn of her death until today, Oct. 7th. You have our deepest sympathies. We will miss Hanna tremendously.

Dave Richards

October 7, 2008

michael,
Our prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time.

Susan Lehde

October 6, 2008

To Hanna's Family, Hanna was a lovely women to know and to work with. She always had a smile and kind words to share with everyone. Hanna will be missed by all who knew and loved her. May she rest easy. Susan Lehde Orchard Park

Paulette Andreeff

October 6, 2008

Hanna. I had a wonderful time working with you and you will be surely missed by everyone. Peace---

Paulette Andreeff

suzanne higdon

October 6, 2008

hanna will be greatly missed, i enjoyed working at the maple store on a few occassions largely because hanna made me feel special i will miss her great sense of humor

Theresa Workman

October 5, 2008

Hanna will be sadly missed by me. I was her customer for many years at the Jess Decor store.

Sandy Messore

October 4, 2008

To Hanna's Family
I was saddened to hear of Hanna's passing - I had chatted with her at Jenss on Wednesday afternoon... and we had such a nice time.. She was truly a lovely lady and will be missed by not only employess of Jenss at Maple and Orchard Park, but her customers at the Maple store who depended on her expertise.

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