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SCHANER - Alan Lawrence
70, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023 after battling a long illness. He was born on December 1, 1952 to the late John and Dolores (Buckfelder) Schaner of Buffalo, NY. He is survived by his wife, Janice Schaner, his two daughters Christine (John) Tooley and Adrienne (Aaron) Dabrowski, their mother Rosemary Petti-Schaner, his two stepsons Michael (Talia) and Scott (Kristi) Bean, his seven grandchildren, and his four siblings Tom (Judy), Bruce (late Jan), Gary (Bernadette), and Carol (Winkler) Schaner. He will be remembered for his fun-loving spirit and generous heart. Funeral services will be held at a later date.

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Published by Buffalo News on Sep. 24, 2023.

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Theresa Lacey

September 18, 2024

Doesn´t seem like it´s been a year! Al Schaner was always good to me.......Theresa Lacey

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Frank and Linda Perez

September 24, 2023

We are so sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed our time with your family. Al was fun to be around and we were made to feel welcomed by all. We were blessed by the time spent together in Louisville, KY. Our love to you all.

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