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1948
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2025
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Susan McDonnell Obituary
(nee O'Rourke)
May 5, 1948 - Oct 28, 2025
Beloved mother of Philip; step-mother of Steven and Duane (Betsy) McDonnell; step-grandmother of Eliza and Gillian; loving daughter of the late John (Mary) O'Rourke; dear sister of John O'Rourke and survived by nieces a nephew and cousins. Visitation Thursday Oct. 30th from 4-7 PM. at The Lester H. Wedekindt Funeral Home, Inc., 3290 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. Friends may gather Friday at 11:30 for a Mass Of Christian Burial in St. Amelia's RC Church, 2999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda. Prior to this Susan was an active member of All Saints Church. Memorials may be made to Hospice, Bflo. Inc
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Janice Neunder
October 29, 2025
My deepest sympathies Philip, your mom was so very special. I was blessed to have her friendship for 65 years. To me your mom was always Susie O´Rourke God bless her she will be very much missed.
Carina Murphy
October 29, 2025
I had the pleasure of serving on the altar and rosary society with Sue at All Saints. She was a wonderful lady and will surely be missed. Condolences to her son Phil.
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