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Dorothy Schranz Obituary

SCHRANZ-Dorothy (Zilliox) Of Hamburg, NY, October 15, 2007, beloved wife of the late Eugene E. Schranz; loving mother of Gerald (Susan) Schranz, Thomas (Barbara) Schranz, Mary Ann (Terry) Swift, Ronald (Katherine) Schranz, Edward (Ellen) Schranz, Elizabeth (Dennis) Gleason, Laura (Brian) Egan and Robert (Catherine) Schranz; dear sister of John (Joan) Zilliox, Lavonne (late Henry) Williams, Ann (Thomas) O'Connell, Barbara (late Richard) Breidenstein and the late Albert (Margaret) Zilliox; cherished grandmother of 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the O'CONNELL- MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave., where funeral will be held Friday morning at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Vincent's Church, Evans at 10 AM. Interment private. Flowers declined. Donations appreciated to the Fr. Brown Mission Club, c/o Immaculate Conception Church, 6 Maple Ave., Wellsville, NY 14895-1250. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.oconnellfh.net

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Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 17 to Oct. 18, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
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Anne Tronolone- Zak

November 1, 2007

My heart goes out to your family. Dor was such a delightful person. She was a great neighbor and friend to my sister. I'm sure they're neighbors in heaven, shining down upon us.
God bless,

Karen Roehner

October 22, 2007

Kathy, Ron, Betsy, Dennis,
So sorry to hear about your mom. I couldn't make the wake, previous committments. Sally kept me informed of the situtation, I didn't know her but I'm sure she was a wonderful woman. I truly know the grief and suffering you're going through, my prayers are with you.
Karen & Larry Roehner

Barb Rektroik

October 22, 2007

I have so many fond memories of your mother. Our daily visits after we came home from UPS. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mother was a wonderful person.

October 18, 2007

To the Schranz Family,
Our deepest condolences on your loss.

The Staff of American Homecare Supply

J.B. & Betty Lafferty

October 18, 2007

Schrantz family,

I'am so sorry of your loss of Ma, I would be there if I was able. What a wonderful legacy Ma and Pa left behind, if you would all just look around to your beautiful family and say a prayer of Thanks. It has been an honor to know Ma and Pa as I did and they will be truly missed.

May Pa and Ma rest in peace.

Love

Ellen Sturm

October 18, 2007

Buddy & Ellen,

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

October 18, 2007

dear gerry, sue and family: please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother, grandmotherand great grandmother. may you always treasure the beautiful times and memories, keeping them close to your heart.

you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

marilyn, larry and chris glascott

greg booth

October 18, 2007

I don't remember how it got started, but when "Dor" and I would see each other, she would always say "Hiya, friend." I feel priveleged to be one of the many that called her friend. My condolences to all my friends in the Schranz family and everyone else that will miss her.

CHUCK KERRUISH

October 17, 2007

TO JERRY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS YOUR FRIEND CHUCK KERRUISH ( RET.)

Donald Schranz

October 17, 2007

I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Dorothy's passing. Know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lynn & Bob Green

October 17, 2007

Dear Schranz Family - our deepest sympathy in the loss of Dorothy. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

Pam Cappuzzo

October 17, 2007

Gerry & Sue, Betsy & Dennis,

So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother & mother-in-law. My thoughts and prayers are with you now. May she rest in peace.

Nicole LaRusch

October 17, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. It's never easy to go through this even when you know it's coming. My prayers are with your family.

Patrick Gavin

October 17, 2007

Be comforted in knowing that Dor touched many hearts throught her years. I consider myself very fortunate to have been one of the lucky ones. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Neil McGary

October 17, 2007

Schranz family,
We were very saddened by the news of your Mother's passing.She was a wonderful woman, and is now at peace with your Dad.Our prayers are with you.
Neil and Marge (Zillner) McGary

Maureen Schuh

October 17, 2007

Maryann, Terry and Andrew,

I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Maureen Schuh

Debbie & Eric (Punkin) Gleason-Sepci & Kids

October 17, 2007

Dear Schranz Family - we are so sorry for your loss. Your mom/grandmother was a nice, sweet and funny lady. She will be sadly missed but never forgotten. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless. Love -

Mary Gavin

October 17, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Schranz family. Your mother was a wonderful woman, she will be missed.

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