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Emma LAING Obituary

LAING - Emma Amelia (nee Ballschmieder) 94, of Blacksburg, VA, formerly of East Aurora, NY, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Emma was born January 6, 1917 in Buffalo, NY. She was an elementary school teacher in East Otto and East Aurora, NY. Emma will be sadly missed by her daughter, Jennifer Kay Laing Loveday and husband Thomas of Blacksburg, VA; daughter-in-law, Judy Laing of Umatilla, FL. There will be no services. At Emma's request, she was cremated. Donations may be made in honor of Emma to East Aurora Library, Main Street, East Aurora, NY 14052; or Beaver Meadows Audubon Center, Welch Road, North Java, NY 14113. To leave personal condolences online, visit www.roselawnfuneral.com. Services entrusted to ROSELAWN FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY, 450 Courthouse Road, Princeton, WV.

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Published by Buffalo News on Mar. 6, 2011.

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April 1, 2011

Aunt Emma was a great story teller, I loved listening to her. She also indulged my fondness for dolls and made clothes for my dolls which I loved. She will be missed.
Condolences to the whole family.

Jack & Donna Evans

March 8, 2011

I remember holiday dinners at Uncle Jack's and Aunt Emma's house. Great food and a great time. She will be remembered fondly. Our sympathy goes out to Jennifer, Tom, Judy and their entire family.

Barb & Bill Kern

March 7, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with Jennifer, Tom, Judy and all Emma's grandchildren and their families. May all of you keep special memories of Emma in mind at this time and always. That is what I'm doing.
Barb & Bill Kern

Dan & Sue

March 6, 2011

We are sorry for your loss. Emma was a very memorable person who will not be forgotten.

Earl Bolender

March 6, 2011

I really enjoyed visiting with Miss Emma during the holidays. R.I.P.

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