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Passed away after a lengthy illness on September 28th. Beloved wife of Michael Swords. Loving sister of Anita (Joseph) Alfieri and Audrey (Russell) Potter. Also survived by nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on THURSDAY October 9, 2025 from 4-8 pm at The Dietrich Funeral Home Inc., 2480 Kensington Ave. Amherst, NY 14226. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on SATURDAY October 11, 2025 at 10 am at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church, 157 Cleveland Dr, Cheektowaga, NY 14215. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to The Saint Jude Center, Diocesan Shrine to Saint Jude. Online condolences may be placed at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com.
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