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Donald Closs Obituary

CLOSS-Donald H. October 18, 2007, age 83 of East Aurora, NY; beloved husband of Betty M. (nee Underhill) Closs; father of Cheryl (Donald) Royce and Melanie (James) McDonough; grandfather of Trevor and Elijah; brother of David (Doris) Closs and the late Mary Etta Koepka; uncle of David Closs, Lisa Marble, Kevin Koepka and the late Mark Koepka; great-uncle of Heather and Tiffany. Family will receive friends on Sunday 3-5 PM only at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main Street, East Aurora where Services will be held on Monday at 11:00 AM. Pastor Heather Marble officiating. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in Don's memory may be made to Absolut Care at Aurora Park Rehab Center.

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Published by Buffalo News on Oct. 19, 2007.

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The Wood Family

October 21, 2007

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

Arthur Mattulke

October 21, 2007

Dear Melanie, Jim and Family,
Please know that I will be praying for your Dad and each of you. May the peace of Christ be yours during this difficult time.

Alan Pilecki

October 21, 2007

We are very sorry for your loss. We love you all very much. Know that you are in our prayers during this tough time.

Love,
Alan & Bette Pilecki

Herbert and Mary Ann Merlau

October 19, 2007

Dear David and Mary Etta,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother Donald.
God Bless you all.

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