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Thelma Murray Obituary

Murray, Thelma "Teddie" R. (nee Harrison)

Dec 14, 2025

Age 101 - December 14, 2025 - Beloved wife of the late Paul J. "PJ" Murray. Loving mother of Mary "Beth" E. Bolt, Paul M. (Kathryn), Thomas J., Marcia (Brian) Vick and the late Donna J. Everson. Mother in law of Craig (Kathy) Everson. Cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren and two great great-grand daughters. Sister of the late Dorothy (Charles) Ressman. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the C. Mertz and Son Funeral Home, Inc., 911 Englewood Ave. on Sunday, December 21st, from 4 to 7 PM. All are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Blessed Sacrament Church (263 Claremont Ave.) Monday, December 22nd at 9:30 AM. Thelma was a lifetime member of the Kenilworth Fire Hall Ladies Auxiliary. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Thelma's memory to Hospice Foundation of WNY or Hart, 505 Cayuga St., Lewiston, NY 14092. Please share condolences at https://www.mertzfh.com/

Published by Buffalo News on Dec. 21, 2025.

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Dennis McArdle

December 21, 2025

Paul, My condolences on the passing of your mother. All my memories of your mother are from my youth but how wonderful that you Beth Tom and Marcie had so long to enjoy her company. You are very fortunate. Love and respect Dennis McArdle

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

C. Mertz and Son Funeral Home, Inc.

911 Englewood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14223

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Blessed Sacrament Church

263 Claremont Ave., Tonawanda, NY 14223

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