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Rita GARTLER Obituary

GARTLER - Rita M. (nee Priebe) November 4, 2011 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of 68 years of the late Edward Gartler; loving mother of Judith (Donald) Wrobel, Robert Gartler and Marilyn (Robert) Frank; caring grandmother of Mark, Eric, Jeffrey, Jason, Gregory and Holly; dear great-grandmother of Shannon, Sean, Emma, Madison and Cybele; sister of Paul Priebe, Theresa Pacholski and predeceased by three siblings. Friends are welcome to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 10 AM at St. Pius X Church. No prior visitation. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association. Arrangements by the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online registry at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

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Published by Buffalo News from Nov. 9 to Nov. 10, 2011.

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Robert Poorten

November 16, 2011

Judy, Bob & Marilyn-

I just heard of your loss. My deepest sympathy to you all. It has been many years since I have seen the Gartlers but the wonderful memories are vivid of your Mom and Dad, St Bart's, MapleRidge . . . growing up together.
God's peace to your Mom and Dad and His blessings to all of you.

Carole Pecoraro

November 12, 2011

Marilyn, My prayers and love, as always.

Linda DeCarolis

November 10, 2011

Marilyn, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your mom as such a beautiful, vivacious woman. What a gift to have had her grace your life for so many wonderful years. Many prayers and much love to you.

Barbara Bagley

November 9, 2011

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Cybele P. Jung- Great-Granddaughter
Inabsentia, present in spirit
With love to all.

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