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Rita LEHMAN Obituary

LEHMAN - Rita V. (nee Bowes)
Of West Seneca, NY, January 17, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Raymond W. Lehman; dearest mother of Suzanne (late Bud) Gaston, Deborah (Joesph) Glinsky and the late Raymond R. Lehman; loving grandmother of Kelly (Dave) Korzkowski, Kari (Bob) Deppeler, Erin (Tim) Jankowiak, Tara (Jon) Robinson, Joseph (Jackie) Glinsky, Shelby Glinsky, Darren and Joy Lehman; great-grandmother of Taylor Korzkowski, Morgan (Brandon Barends) Korzkowski, Michael (Lauren) Deppeler, R.J. Deppeler, Jakob, Luke and Adelle Jankowiak, McKyla Brooks, Raymond, Edward, Henry and Diana Glinsky, JJ and Kaylyn Robinson; great-great-grandmother of Adriana and Alexandria Korzkowski, Layla and Addelyn Barends and Hadley Deppeler; predeceased by six sisters and one brother; also survived by nieces and nephews and her loving fur baby Sierra Rae. Family will be present Friday, 3-8 PM, at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, NY, where prayers will be said Saturday morning at 9:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. John the XXIII Parish at 10 AM. Friends invited. Face masks are required for Funeral Home Visitation and Funeral Mass at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be shared at www.hoyfuneralhome.com
Published by Buffalo News from Jan. 20 to Jan. 21, 2022.

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Tara Robinson

January 14, 2024

2 yrs without u Gram, & it still feels like yesterday. How I miss u! Wish u were here so I could kiss those cheeks of yours! I LOVE u forever XOXOXO

Tara Lynn Robinson

January 14, 2023

Hi Gram.
It's 3 days shy of 1 year that I lost u. Still feels like yesterday. Your death was so peaceful, but I can't get those final moments out of my mind. How I miss u. Life won't ever be the same. Please keep coming to me. I love u forever.
- Love Tara

Shelby

January 22, 2022

Gram - your service today was absolutely beautiful, just like you! Thank you for coming to mom, that sign really put my heart and mind at ease. I know you are happy and at peace. I love you so so much and I'll miss you forever. Please always be close, until I get to see you again


Ps. Behave yourself in heaven

Robin Lenk

January 20, 2022

My heart is with the family I am glad I had her in my life. She sure was a whip. I always have a smile on my face when I say her name. Loved her so.

Gene Burch

January 20, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. My memories of time spent with Rita always bring a smile to my face. She was a treasure to all who were blessed to know her. Rest In Peace, and thank you for blessing so many lives.

Tara Lynn Robinson

January 20, 2022

A great memory to remember: The day before Thanksgiving when u & the kids were laughing so hard! We miss u so much already Gram. But I know you're happy up there. Just don't forget about me & send me some signs. I LOVE U SO MUCH!

Ellen Kmitch

January 20, 2022

Worked with Rita at Wilcox super duper in 1974 Wonderful Person he everyone who new her

Michelle and Max Schwartzmeyer

January 20, 2022

May Aunt Rita Rest In Peace.
My deepest condolences to everyone. So many great memories of all the family parties with her. Sorry we cannot attend the funeral we recently moved to Florida. Hugs and prayers being sent

Barbara Hartman

January 20, 2022

I take comfort in knowing my mom and aunt Rita are together again, I imagine they are drinking a glass of wine and knowing they won´t get in trouble for having another glass. You were and always will be another mom to me. Love you and miss you already.

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Memorial Events
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Jan

21

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Hoy Funeral Home - West Seneca

3855 Seneca Street, West Seneca, NY 14224

Jan

22

Prayer Service

9:15 a.m.

Hoy Funeral Home - West Seneca

3855 Seneca Street, West Seneca, NY 14224

Jan

22

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. John the XXIII Parish

NY

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Hoy Funeral Home - West Seneca

3855 Seneca Street, West Seneca, NY 14224

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