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Dorothy KORKOW Obituary

KORKOW - Dorothy M. (nee Speers) April 6, 2012, wife of the late Stuart Korkow; dearest mother of William (Betty) Korkow and the late Joan Carpus; grandmother of six; great-grandmother of 16; sister of the late Harold and Edward Speers. Friends may call Wednesday 5-8 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, 9:30 AM at St. Christopher's R.C. Church, 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd., Tonawanda, NY 14150 (Please assemble at church) Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Share your online condolences www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Apr. 10, 2012.

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April 17, 2012

Though we didn't know her well, we knew her well enough to love her very much and will dearly miss her. Our prayers are with all of you.
Susan and Cliff Martin

Rosemary Schiferle

April 12, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. Sorry I couldn't be there with you Dan and Kimberly.

April 10, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful Aunt. You will always live in our hearts & prayers.
Kim Speers

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