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Sally CLAUNCH Obituary

CLAUNCH - Sally Ann (Wicks Cunningham) Age 70, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 peacefully after suffering a long courageous illness. Sally was in Buffalo, NY to Kenneth and Marie Wicks. She worked at Sweet Home Elementary school from 1965-1969 and was a substitute teacher until 1979. She married Paul F. Cunningham and raised three children in Buffalo until 1978 when they moved to Agoura Hills, CA and resided for 10 years until Paul's untimely death. Sally will be remembered for her selfless acts of kindness and zest for life. Sally was married for 25 years to her loving husband Tommy J. Claunch. Sally is survived by her mother, Marie Wicks of Cheektowaga, NY; her siblings, James Wicks of Williamsville, NY, Robert Wicks of Williamsville, NY and Karen Coppola of Buffalo, NY; her three daughters Amy Land, Robin Jackson and Jodi Heithecker and Tommy's five children Woodward Claunch, Sharilyn Beall, Duane Claunch, Jonathan Claunch and Jeffrey Claunch. Sally was blessed with 22 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

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Published by Buffalo News on Dec. 8, 2013.

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Gil Riding

December 17, 2013

Word are not enough for this wonderful Lady, she will be missed by everyone who knew her.Sally sent me a note 2 years ago that gave me strenth and may God honor her now.Love to Tommy and the family.

Carol Ramsey

December 8, 2013

I first met Sally at Sequoia Jr. High many years ago. She was an inspiration as a fellow teacher and wonderful person who always had time for others. We went to other schools over the years but then she retired and joined the Wednesday Swinger golf group so I had the chance to enjoy here company again. She is loved and missed by many.

Mary Ann kern

December 8, 2013

Our prayers are with you all.sally was a wonderful friend of our Tonawanda,n.y. Community and st. Edmund ,s church activities!

December 7, 2013

You have my deepest sympathy. May good memories provide solace for your family during this challenging time, and may God provide you with the assurance that you will see your loved one again in paradise. - John 17:3

Robin McEwen -Payson

December 5, 2013

My prayers are with Tommy and the family Sally was a awesome and caring person and truly be missed god bless you Sally and you are a new angel in heaven RIP????

Judi Palmquist

December 5, 2013

to Tommy and all of Sally's families,
My deepest sympathies to all on her passing, Sally was a good friend.

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