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Stephen KOLIS Obituary

KOLIS - Stephen L. August 6, 2014, of Lancaster, beloved husband of Ann (nee Rochonski); dear father of Kathleen, Margaret (Gary) Hale, Roseann (James) Beiter, Joseph (Dawn) and the late Steven Kolis; proud grandpa of Sarah (Joe), James, Bradley, Andrew Beiter, Angela (Zachary), Jessica Hale and Jillian, Adam, Paige Kolis; dear brother of Mildred Kolis, Cecilia Wilk and the late Leo (Dorothy), Eugene (Victoria) Kolis. Visitation Friday 3-8 PM at the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.). Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Union and Genesee St., Saturday, 11:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Stephen was a very active member at Our Lady Help of Christians Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to Buffalo Implant Group, PO Box 350, Clarence Center, 14032. Online condolences at www.PACERFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Aug. 8, 2014.

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Andy Berdy

August 11, 2014

Dear Joe and family, our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at this difficult time.

Janice Kolis Schueler

August 10, 2014

Auntie Anne, and family, Aunt ceil, Aunt Millie, words cannot begin to explain....I am sending love strength and huge hugs to all of you! I love and miss each and every one of you. I know my Dad is happy to have his brother, both now comfortable,..both our Angels now. I will truly miss my favorite Uncle, now with my Godfather and Dad.

DONNA & MICHAEL PACHOLSKI

August 8, 2014

Ann, Ceil and Family
Our Heartfelt Sympathy go out to the entire Kolis Families. Steve was such a caring man who was always there to give a hand to anyone. I will always remember him as being there to help show anyone new to bingo what to do I never remember him as being harsh to anyone. RIP STEVE YOU WILL BE MISSED BY MANY!!

Marion Sobczynski

August 8, 2014

I am sure that the Angels met Steve with open arms as they carried him to heaven without delay! May you be comforted by family, friends and your faith during this most difficult time.

Lynne Hoffarth-Keller

August 8, 2014

Mrs. Kolis and family, My condolences to you and your family, I have many great memories of our old neighborhood.

Mary Wisniewski

August 8, 2014

Dear Aunt Annie and family. I will always remember Uncle Steve as a soft spoken, kind man who always had a smile on his face whenever I saw him. My heartfelt sympathy to all of you in your loss.

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