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Loretta Harvey Obituary

Harvey, Loretta Ann (nee Lesinski)

Nov 26, 2024

Unexpectedly, of Elma, NY. Beloved wife of the late Robert T. Harvey; loving mother of Dr. David (Nina) Harvey; cherished grandmother of Emma Elizabeth and Andrew David Harvey; devoted sister of Mary Jane Lesinski and the late Christine (late John) Burkowski; daughter of the late Stanley and Stella (nee Zwolanowski) Lesinski; dear aunt of Beverly, Carrie, Janice and Joyce (nee Burkowski); also survived by other family members and friends. Loretta will always be remembered as loving, kind, intelligent and a welcoming mother and grandmother. The family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Friday, December 6th, from 3 to 7 p.m., at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of William St.). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 9:30 a.m., in St. Gabriel's R.C. Church, 5271 Clinton St., Elma. Please assemble at the church. Entombment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Donations should be made in Loretta's name to www.heartofthenation.org. Please leave condolences online at www.SmolarekCares.com.

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Published by Buffalo News on Dec. 1, 2024.

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

Smolarek Funeral Home

2510 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227

Dec

7

Mass of Christian Burial

9:30 a.m.

St. Gabriel's R.C. Church,

5271 Clinton St.,, Elma, NY

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Smolarek Funeral Home

2510 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227

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