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Ruth HECKMAN Obituary

HECKMAN - Ruth A. (nee Gruber) April 4, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Gerald J. Heckman Sr.; devoted mother of Kevin (Wendy Magyar) Heckman, Rae Marie (Ralph) Selover and the late Gerald J. (the late Edyie Kiener) Heckman Jr. and Jera Louise Heckman; special mother of Lita Murawski; grandmother of Kevin Skavinsky; step grandmother of Stuart, Arthur Selover, Hans, Charris and Kyle Kiener; dear sister of Jeanne Maitral and the late PFC USMC Raymond Gruber. Family and friends may call on Thursday from 4-6 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, 14226. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11 AM at Christ the King Church, 30 Lamarck Dr., Snyder 14226. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart, 3860 Main St., Buffalo, 14226 in Ruth's name. Condolences may be shared at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Apr. 5, 2017.

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Kathleen Carter

April 6, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families for the loss of your Mother, Rae and Kevin. I still remember your family visits to Baldwinsville and our visits to your home.

April 5, 2017

Love & Prayers .... so many fond memories... Bob Manhard

Linda Winnicki

April 5, 2017

It is with a heavy that I write of Ruths passing. I knew this wonderful woman through the Monday night T.O.P.S. where I was leader. She always held a special place in my heart and I will remember her with a kind heart. Remember both Mom and Dad are never more then a memory away and always in your heart.

Hank & Donna Kropidlowski

April 5, 2017

Rae, Hank and I are so very sorry for your loss. we pray that you will find some peace and hope in all the crisis you have been facing.

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