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Blanche FOKS Obituary

FOKS - Blanche L. (nee Kuhn)
July 19, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Richard J. Foks, Sr.; loving mother of Stephanie (Robert) Miller, Richard (Sally) Foks, Jr., Anita (Joseph) Sahlen, Mary (Martin) Bender and the late Jacqueline Nagel and Dorothy Diener; mother-in-law of Mark Diener; dear grandmother of eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; sister of Jack (Terry) Kuhn and the late Marvin Kuhn and Doris McMartin; also survived by nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, 9:30 AM, at SS Peter and Paul Church, 5480 Main St., Williamsville, where facial coverings are required for Mass. Please assemble at church. Arrangements by THE DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online condolences shared at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Jul. 23, 2020.

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Susan

July 24, 2020

Sending prayers and condolences to the Foks family on the loss of your mother and grandmother. Mrs. Foks was an amazing and loving woman who will be greatly missed. I have so many happy memories of her over the years and happy she was in my life. May God bless her and her family. Love, Brian & Susan Gawley

Allison Sacco

July 24, 2020

Mary, Marty, Miles, Delia and family. I am so sorry that dear sweet Mrs. Foks has passed. Thank you Mrs. Foks for always making sure everyone had enough to eat, I still remember your delicious cheesecake and your caring, warm sweet voice. You are brave, giving, strong and beautiful lady; always in my heart. Fly high! With love always.. Allison

Marlene Bitner

July 23, 2020

Rich, Sally and folk family. I was very sad to hear that your mother had passed. She was a wonderful person and a good mother. I believe her spirit will always be looking after you. Remember the good times. I’m sure there were many. Your long lost friend – – – Marlene Bitner

james c mcmartin

July 23, 2020

my Aunt Blanche, special person. our condolences to her family. she and Dorris are probably disagreeing about something unimportant right now! hugs jim and barb aka jimmie

Gail Zichittella

July 23, 2020

I am truly sorry for your loss. Mrs. Foks will always have a place in my heart. She was a loving, kind and strong woman. I will always cherish memories of her and your family. God bless. With love Gail

Paula Charters

July 23, 2020

Anita & Richard & Families,
My deepest Condolence on the passing of your Mom. Sending prayers & hugs to all. Paula Charters

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5480 Main St, Williamsville, NY

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