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Heidi Kostanciak Obituary

Age 40, of Akron, NY, suddenly, March 24, 2006, dear daughter of the late James and Gretchen Federspiel; stepdaughter of Kathleen Federspiel; loving wife of Jerome; dear mother of Joseph J., Sarah M. and Emily L.; also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 11 AM at the Clarence Center Akron Mennonite Church, 11500 Clarence Center Rd., Akron. Family will receive friends on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 in the CHILDS FUNERAL HOME, 10 Eckerson Ave., Akron. Burial in The Good Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to The Cornerstone Manor.

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Published by Buffalo News on Mar. 26, 2006.

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noreen ward

March 30, 2006

So sorry to hear about the passing of Heidi. I met her at the Aurora Sewing Center in Clarence..I only knew her for a short time but what a wonderful person...she certainly will be missed. May God help you through these trying times.

Becky Cian

March 30, 2006

I am so saddened for your loss. Heidi was one of our members in Clarence Log Cabin Quilters. We will miss her cheerful smile, and her love for quilting.

Mary Ann Wood

March 29, 2006

Dear Jerome and Family,

We are thinking of you and praying for you. Heidi was my cousin.



Mary Ann, Roy, Charles and Catherine Wood

Brad Vergien

March 27, 2006

Jerome, Joseph, Sarah and Emily,



I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Heidi. Heidi and I are cousins and I have pleasant memories of her from when we were children. Peace be with you.

Fred and Wendy Goecker

March 27, 2006

Jerome, Joe, Sarah and Emily



We are so saddened to hear about Heidi. My memories are mostly from our childhood. Our hearts go out to your family . May God watch over you and his strength help you through this difficult time. Love Wendy, Fred, Tyler and Jonathan

everett and barbara federspiel

March 27, 2006

Kathy and Family,

So sorry to hear of your loss.

Ken and Beth Fix Family

March 27, 2006

Jerome,Joe,Sarah,and Emily,

We were sorry to hear about your loss of your wife and mother, Heidi. She certainly was a wonderful person. May God's love bring you the support necessary to help you through your sadness. Our Sympathy extends to your entire family. She will be forever missed.

Mike Surtel

March 26, 2006

For the short time I had the privilege of knowing Heidi, she will forever touch my life with her unselfish generosity, kind willingness to help others, and her genuine outlook on life. To her entire family and friends, my deepest condolences and prayers go with you. Mike Surtel & family.

Scott and Maggie Vergien

March 26, 2006

Jerome, Joey, Sarah, and Emily



You are in our thoughts and prayers. Heidi will always have a special place in our hearts. Heidi was the flower girl in our wedding in 1973.



Love Scott and Maggie Vergien

Mick & Melody Beck

March 26, 2006

Dear Jerome,



Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you & your family at this time of your loss. Heide is and will always be one of God's angels. You are in our thoughts & prayers. If you need anything we are always here.



Regards,

Mick, Melody and family

Nurse Debbie

March 26, 2006

March 26, 2006



Jerome and family

You are in my thought's and prayers at this time of great sadness.



God Bless all of you,

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