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Stella Gnatek-Alley Obituary

Gnatek-Alley, Stella
Rochester:Saturday, September 13, 2008 at age 85. Predeceased by her first husband, Edward John Gnatek; second husband, George W. Alley; daughter, Jacqua VanCola. She is survived by her son, Gary (Barbara) Gnatek; daughter, Cheryl (David) Kirby; sister, Judy Malara; grandchildren, Michelle (Frank) Sassone, Scott (Donna) Bader & Cynthia (James) Barron; special sons-in-law, Craig Bader & Peter VanCola; several nieces and nephews; many dear friends.
Stella is the past State Commander and State Treasurer of the Disabled American Veterans.
Friends may call Thursday 2-4 P.M. at Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home, 1075 Long Pond Road. Her Funeral Service will be held following visitation at 4 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment held at the convenience of family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to VNS-Hospice, 2180 Empire Blvd., Webster NY 14580 in her memory. For more information, or to sign Stella's online guestbook, please visit: www.MeesonFamily.com.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Sep. 17, 2008.

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volo malara

September 26, 2008

cheryl
i'm so sorry to hear about your mom. i just found out. i haven't talked to her in a while but she meant alot to me and my grandmother(Judy). let me know if there's anything i can do.

Denise Eron

September 24, 2008

Dear Cheryl and family,
I tried calling your Mom today, she was on my mind and I am so deeply sadden to see she has passed.
Your Mom was such a good friend to my mother ( Dororthy Bednarczyk) and to me. When my Mom passed I adopted your Mom as mine and she seemed to love that. I will miss talking with her and her giving me advice. I am so sorry for your loss and I want you to know you will be in my prayers. I find comfort in knowing that Dorothy and Stella are together again, probably exchanging receipes or planning some big event.

Carolyn Dingle

September 17, 2008

Cheryl,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, for the loss of your Mother. Keep the faith, and continue to lean on the Lord for strenght, during this difficult time.

Kathleen Militello

September 17, 2008

Cheryl,

I am very sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. I know you were a great comfort to her and she to you. May you always have peace knowing that you will always be her Daughter and she your Mother.
Love,
Kathe Militello

MIKE MAHER

September 17, 2008

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY CHERYL.... MIKE

Peggy Sprong

September 17, 2008

Although we know at such a time there is little we can say. We realize that every passing life leaves something beautiful behind. May Stella's beauty of spirit live in your memories and bring you peace. With warm and caring thoughts, our deepest sympathy, The Sprong and Bayle Families.

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