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Rita HAHN Obituary

HAHN - Rita R. (nee Penasack) February 16, 2011; age 78 of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved wife of John A. Hahn; dearest mother of Mary Lou (Donald J.) May, Rosemary L. (Richard J.) Nicholson, Joseph P. (Laura M.) Hahn, Daniel J. Hahn, Michael J. (Lauri L.) Hahn and Douglas C. (Bethanne) Hahn; dear grandmother of eighteen grandchildren; daughter of the late Stephan and Teresa (nee Pastwikowski) Penasack; sister of Mary "Penny" (late James "Bob") Demo and John (Sharron) Penasack; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.), where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 9:00 AM and from Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel at 9:30 AM. Interment Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery. Mrs. Hahn was a member of Chapel Seniors. Flowers gratefully declined, memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation.

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Published by Buffalo News from Feb. 17 to Feb. 18, 2011.

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Tracy Manley

February 19, 2011

Dear Hahn Family,
Our condolences go out to the entire family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mrs. Hahn was a wonderful woman. Leah always spoke of her highly.
Tracy, Tim, Aidan, and Kennedy Manley

John Skok

February 18, 2011

Dear John and the Hahn family,
I am so sorry for your profound loss, and my deepest sympathy goes out to you all. May your cherished memories of your beautiful wife and Mother help ease the pain that only you and your loved ones can know.

Arthur Walters

February 18, 2011

Mike & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of grief.

Eileen Warhus

February 17, 2011

Your mother was such a special lady, so much like my own Mom...very kind, soft-spoken, and caring. I will always remember the times I spent with her at family gatherings. She will be greatly missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Sarah Carpenter

February 17, 2011

Grandma you will be missed! I love you and you will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Love always, your loving granddaughter, Sarah

Kim Kowalski-Tytka

February 17, 2011

To the Hahn Family-my thoughts and prayers go out to you-Rita was a beautiful and kind woman. She was a blessing to all who knew her.

Bob & Sue McEvoy

February 17, 2011

Rose & Rich,
We were very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. You and your family are in our hearts during this sad time. We pray that memories of happy times will bring you all peace.
Love, Bob and Sue

February 17, 2011

Rosemary,

May God bless you all, I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love,
Patti

February 17, 2011

To Marie and all your family,
God bless you and keep you during thia hard time.
K.C Werick, R.N. from Holy Angels Academy

February 17, 2011

DEAR JOHN AND FAMILY,

RITA I SHALL NEVER FORGET HER. I WAS BLESSED TO HAVE HER AS MY NEIGHBOR FOR 35 YEARS AND FRIENDSHIP FOR OVER 50 YEARS.
I SHALL CHERISH MY MEMORIES OF HER.
WITH MUCH UNDERSTANDING
MARIE BIEHL

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