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Irene Schmidt Obituary

Irene Schmidt (nee Szarpa)

- October 5, 2023

of  Cheektowaga, NY entered into rest October 5, 2023; Beloved wife of the late Alvin Schmidt; devoted mother of Charles (LouAnn), Kathleen Campbell, Donald (Natalie), Karen (Linda), David (Marjorie), Richard (Jennifer) Schmidt; cherished grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; dear sister of the late Clara (late Richard) Marchewka; loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit The Dietrich Funeral Home, 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst on Sunday, October 8th from 3 – 7PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Infant of Prague Church, 921 Cleveland Dr.,  Cheektowaga on Monday, October 9th at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Entombment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Online condolences may be made at www.THEDIETRICHFUNERALHOME.com
Published by Buffalo News on Oct. 8, 2023.

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Oct

8

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dietrich Funeral Home - Amherst

2480 Kensington Avenue, Amherst, NY 14226

Oct

9

Mass of Christian Burial

9:30 a.m.

Infant of Prague Church

921 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga, NY

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2480 Kensington Avenue, Amherst, NY 14226

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