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Mary Oliver Obituary

Oliver, Mary "Kathy" (nee Leach)

Nov 11, 2024

Devoted wife of the late Thomas S. Oliver. Loving mother of Alicia Oliver, Timothy (Laurel) Oliver, and Christopher (Jessica) Oliver. Mammie of Carter Oliver. Dear sister of Susan (Jack) Holmes and Patricia (Kenneth) Kreuzer. Dear sister-in-law of Jon (Lorraine) Oliver, the late Arthur Oliver, and Jane (James) Sorensen. Cherished aunt of Anders, Roxanne, Jacob, Kelsey, Zachary Sorensen and Geoffrey Homes; also survived by other family members and friends. Family and friends may call on Sunday, November 17, 2024 from 1 to 4 p.m., at The Dietrich Funeral Home Inc., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY 14226. Memorials may be made in "Kathy's" name to The Snyder Fire Dept., 4531 Main St., Amherst, NY. Online condolences may be placed at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com
Published by Buffalo News on Nov. 17, 2024.

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As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Mary will be loved and missed. She was a great person.

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