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Loretta French Obituary
Loretta J.
Age 90 of Collins. Daughter of Wallace and Nettie (Hintz) Ranke, wife of the late Dr. Everett E. French, mother of: Joseph (Lori) DeCarlo, grandmother of: Louis, Leah Marie and John DeCarlo. Sister of the late David (Ruth living) Ranke and Marilyn Dunkleman, nieces and a nephew along with Doc's daughters Linda and Leslie also survive. Friends may call at the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME, 44 Center St., Gowanda, NY from 4:00-7:00pm Friday, June 6, 2025 where Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 7, 2025 @ 10:00am. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.
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Roberta Bruni
June 6, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Trusting that Loretta's spirit lives on and that she is at peace with our heavenly father.
Lauran Sullivan
June 3, 2025
A dedicated nurse with a wicked sense of humor, I fondly remember working with Loretta and Dr. French at Southern tier continuing treatment. We had some great laughs and did some great work rest in peace Loretta.
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