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Rita GLESS Obituary

GLESS - Rita C. (nee Strauss) April 10, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Robert C. Gless; loving mother of Diane (Michael) Andriatch, Nancy (Christopher) McNally and Peggy (Michael) Hillman; loving grandmother of Kristen (Michael) Brown, Julie (Jeffrey) Heller, James Scarafia, Mary (Paul) Andriatch-Woronowski, Ric Hillman, Joseph (Shannon) Andriatch and the late Michael Robert Hillman; loving great-grandmother of nine; dearest friend of Robert C. Lang. Friends and family may call Monday 4-8 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 9:30 at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 4125 Union Rd., Cheektowaga. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo or the Lioness Club of Cheektowaga. Online condolences shared at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

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Published by Buffalo News from Apr. 12 to Apr. 13, 2015.

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Pamela Holcomb

April 26, 2015

Very sorry to hear about Rita. She was a wonderful and very kind lady. I've missed her everyday since she left.It was a pleasure to take care of her while she was at Beechwood.

Pedro Alfaro

April 26, 2015

Sorry to hear about your loss. Rita was a wonderful and kind hearted person. She will be missed. We miss her at beechwood.

April 18, 2015

Diane, Nancy, and Peggy;
It was with great surprise to hear of your Mother's passing. Growing up next door I can say she was the most gentle lady of the neighborhood. I know that you girls will miss her. My prayers go out to all of you and your families.
Wally

Susan and Joe Schieb-Cunningham

April 14, 2015

Deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. When growing up your parent's Christmas gift was always my favorite- Oxford Cotten blouse.

April 14, 2015

A great lady who cared deeply for her family and people in need in her area. She will be greatly missed.
"All the members of the Depew Lions"

April 13, 2015

You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of loyal love comfort the family during your time of sorrow. Psalm 119:76

Joe Werner

April 13, 2015

So sorry for your loss, Rita was a wonderful person, that unfortunately I only knew briefly.

April 13, 2015

My prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Sean & Wendy Thompson

April 13, 2015

Our deepest sympathies to the Gless family - your mother was a beautiful and wonderful woman. Thinking of all of you with love and prayers.

Lions District 20-N

April 13, 2015

The Lions Family of District 20-N sends our sincere sympathy to the Gless Family.

April 13, 2015

Diane, Nancy and Peggy - We are sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.
Carl and Sharon Beyer, Crystal River, Florida

David Lattuca

April 12, 2015

We would like to extend our sincerest sympathy to you and your family.

April 12, 2015

Dear Nancy, the passing of a mother is such a profound loss. Know that you were one of her blessings and that while unseen, she will always be felt and be with you.
Take care... Tish Brady

April 12, 2015

Diane and Mike: Sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mother Rita. She lived a long and wonderful life because she was so loved by her family. She will be remembered in our thought and prayers.
Jackie LoRusso and your Y family

Kathy Smith

April 12, 2015

Nancy, My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your Mom. She is going to be the best-dressed lady in heaven after all her Saturday shopping trips with you.

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