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1930

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2025

Jean Bender-Mast Obituary

Bender-Mast, Jean E.

(nee Bontrager)

Jul 20, 1930 - Aug 20, 2025

Age 95. Beloved wife of John I. Mast; devoted mother of Sheryl (Ray) Slingerland, Arden (Joanne) Bender, Dale (Sue) Bender; dear grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; loving sister of Edwin, Dennis and the late Merlin Bontrager. The family will be present on Tuesday, August 26th from 4-8 PM at NorthGate Church, 5225 Harris Hill Rd., Williamsville, NY, 14221, where a Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, August 27th at 10:30am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NorthGate Church or Clarence Center-Akron Mennonite, 11500 Clarence Center Rd, Akron, NY 14001. Share condolences at www.AMIGONE.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Aug. 24, 2025.

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26

Service

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

NorthGate Christian Community Church

5225 Harris Hill Rd., Williamsville, NY 14221

Aug

27

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

NorthGate Christian Community Church

5225 Harris Hill Rd., Williamsville, NY 14221

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