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Betty GECK Obituary

GECK - Betty J. (nee Hey) August 8, 2013, wife of the late John Geck; dearest mother of Kathy (late Ronald) Lorkowski, Michael (Shirley) Geck, Joan McKinley, Terrie Sheridan, Judy Chryniewicz; grandmother of Jeff, Shirley, Chris, Michael, Dawn, Jim, Jillian, John and Dustin; survived by 10 great-grandchildren; sister of Shirley Sawyer and the late John Hey, Dorothy Hendricks and Janet Campbell. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to a Memorial Service at Maryvale Drive Presbyterian Church, 425 Maryvale Dr., Cheektowaga, NY, at a date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Arrangements by RAPIN FUNERAL HOME INC.

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Published by Buffalo News on Aug. 11, 2013.

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mark dudkowski

August 12, 2013

so sorry for your loss..westchester drive is not the same anymore

Bill Jayes

August 12, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss, I have so Many Great memories of Aunt Betty. Just a wonderful fun caring person that always had that infectious smile..

Tim Dudkowski

August 12, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

August 12, 2013

Judy and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find peace in knowing she has been called home to heaven.
Amanda McCombs and family

Jen Nietopski

August 12, 2013

Terrie & Judy, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Wendy Palmer

August 12, 2013

Aunt Betty will be so missed. She had the most contagious laugh of anyone I ever knew. She always had a smile on her face and whenever you saw her she just lit up. I was so happy that making a random stop last summer at her house to find her to not have changed at all - she was so welcoming. I am so sadden by your loss - and pray that each of you have her strength - and laughter with you always.

Kathy Lorkowski

August 12, 2013

Mom, you were an amazing example of strength and faith. I am so very sad to lose you, but I know that you are at peace now and watching over us as our Guardian Angel. The memories of the times we spent together will stay in my heart forever. I love you, Mom.

Paula Covelli

August 12, 2013

Oh Joan... Im so sorry for your loss. In the words of someone special to me who once said- I didnt know your Mom but I know the daughter she raised...which proves she must have been an extraordinary lady. Please accept my sincere condolences and prayers from much too far away. Xxoo

KATRINA ROBINSON AND FAMILY.

August 11, 2013

Joan and family,so sorry to hear of your loss,my prayers are with u.

Jonathan Pinkney

August 11, 2013

Terri and family!
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.

Joan McKinley

August 11, 2013

My mom, my teacher, my friend

Joan McKinley

August 11, 2013

My mom, my teacher, my very best friend. You will always hold a special place in my heart.

I know that our Lord took you by the hand and led you out of the pain you were in, and into paradise.

You did such a wonderful job here being a wife, a mom, a grandma, a granny, a friend and a neighbor. I know that God has a special place in His kingdom for someone with so much love in their heart.

My heart is broken, but thoughts and memories are what I have now, and I am so grateful for the wonderful mother that I was blessed with.

Rest in peace ma - you done good !!

Jill Goodwin

August 11, 2013

Terrie and family,

I am so sorry about the loss of your mom. May you find comfort in your love for her and all the memories that you shared together. Jill and Kevin Goodwin

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