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Thelma McCLUSKEY Obituary

McCluskey - Thelma W. (nee Parish) August 27, 2016; beloved wife of the late Edward C. McCluskey; loving mother of Mary (David) Biesinger, Scott, James (Melodee), Timothy (Kimberly) McCluskey, Patricia (Charles) Kuehlewind, Penny (Robert) Derr, Thomas (Maria) and the late John McCluskey; mother-in-law of Valerie McCluskey; cherished grandmother of 24 grandchildren and great- grandmother of 14; sister of John Parish and the late Howard and Royal Parish, Bernice Tatlow and Marilyn Elvers; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call Thursday 4-8 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 9:30 AM at Christ the King Church, 30 Lamarck Dr., Snyder. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Online condolences may be shared at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Aug. 30, 2016.

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Gradwell Family

September 2, 2016

Penny, Bob, Grace, Gabby, Melissa and all of your family,
It has been such a delight getting to know all of you and your (grand) mom these past years. We will miss her dearly. Thinking of you all. God Bless.

September 1, 2016

Timmy, Kim and children,
We enjoyed the good times we had with your Mom and Grandma at all the special celebration. Thelma was a fun person to be with. God has welcomed her to his home now.
Love, Uncle Larry and Aunt Janet

Thomas Skurka

September 1, 2016

Melissa,Penny,Patti. Such a wonderful Grandma,Mom,and person! She will always be in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss her. Thomas James Skurka

Nancy Austin

August 30, 2016

Remember coming to the house on Shirley and the activity of a busy family. Sympathy and Prayers to all the family and especially my dearest friend Mary. Love Nancy

Laura Pinchick

August 30, 2016

Ron and I will miss you Thelma. You were a joy to be around. Prayers to the entire McCluskey family especially to my brother in law Timmy my sister Kim and my nephews. God Bless You

Deanna Lewis Mitchell

August 30, 2016

McCluskey Family

I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. My thoughts and prayers to you all during this difficult time.

SCOTT McCluskey

August 30, 2016

Love and miss you grandma enjoy your time with grandpa love Scott Ashley & Blake

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