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Joan M. Houston
1930 - 2025
BORN
1930
DIED
2025
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Joan Houston Obituary
Joan M.
(nee Mertzlufft)
Jul 18, 1930 - Sep 3, 2025
Of Angola, NY passed away peacefully in her home September 3, 2025. Joan was born in Buffalo, NY, July 18, 1930 to the late Joseph and Adeline Mertzlufft . She recently celebrated her 95th birthday with family and friends, reflecting on a full and independent life. Joan was a former social studies teacher with the Lake Shore Central Schools and a proud and active member of her community and church. Joan is the wife of the Late William G. Houston; loving mother of Linda Houston, Lori Houston-Greene and Lee Houston; grandmother of Corrinne Greene; sister of Rev. Paul (Winifred) Mertzlufft and the late Ronald (Judith) Mertzlufft. Family will be present to receive friends Sunday, September 7, 2025 from 1-4 PM at the Addison Funeral Home Inc. 262 N. Main St. Angola, NY Funeral Services will be held Monday, September 8, 2025 at 11 AM in the First Congregational UCC, 132 N. Main St. Angola, NY. Memorials may be made to either the First Congregational Church or a charity of your choice.
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Caryl McCaffrey (Aber)
September 8, 2025
I worked with Joan's husband, Bill. She was such a sweet lady. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
DMM
September 5, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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