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Sheila C. Keating

Sheila Keating Obituary

October 15, 2000, age 28, suddenly; beloved daughter and stepdaughter of Anne and Angus Watkins; beloved daughter and stepdaughter of Robert and Ellen Keating; beloved granddaughter of Lucy Pennisten; loving sister of Brian, Emily and Katie Keating; cherished friend of Michael Szekely, Erica Zhen and many others. Memorial service Wednesday, October 25, 7:30 PM, at Faith United Presbyterian Church, 3150 Elmwood Ave, Kenmore, NY. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to Juvenile Law Center, 1315 Walnut St. #4, Philadephia, PA 19107

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Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2000.

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