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Marilyn Konzel Obituary

Passed at home surrounded by her family on Friday, November 4, 2011, at age 68. Predeceased by her parents Loretta & August Sopp, brother Francis "Bud" Sopp, sister Amelia "Amy" Burger, infant daughter Carolyn, and very special friend, Jim Zobel. Survived by her children Karen (Gary) DeFazio, Christopher, Gregory (Ann), David Jr. (Haley) & James (Cara) Konzel; seven grandchildren, Nicole, Michael, Sarah, Alexandra, Bella Mia, August & Cassian; sister-in-law Ann Sopp; many nieces, nephews; and her dog, Molly. The Family would like to express a heartfelt Thank You to all who contributed to her care. Friends may call on Wednesday, November 9th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 2636 Ridgeway Avenue. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 9 a.m. at Our Mothers of Sorrows Church 5000 Mt. Read Blvd. Rochester 14612. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. To share a special memory, please visit: www.NewcomerRochester.com

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Published by Erie Times-News on Nov. 8, 2011.

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Skip and Mary Merritt

November 15, 2011

Dave and Haley and the rest of the Konzel family, we are turly sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and our prayers durring this difficult time! God Bless!

Randy Conlon

November 10, 2011

Chris and Karen, sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I know she had to be proud of the way you took care of her. She is now with God.

Matt Scheffer

November 10, 2011

Chris, I am so sorry for your loss.

Michael Fischette

November 9, 2011

Karen, Chris, Greg, Dave and Jim; I'm sorry for your loss. I knew your mom since Jimmy and I were little kids. She was a great lady and will be missed.

Kay and Marilyn ~ Together again!

Joan Konzel

November 8, 2011

Giselle Andrews

November 8, 2011

Karen and family, I was so sad to hear about the passing of your mom. I have many great memories and will always remember her kindness and smile. My prayers are with you at this sad time.

"Here comes 'trouble'!" I've loved you!!

John Konzel

November 8, 2011

Cacia Family

November 8, 2011

From our family to your's we share the deepest sympathy for your loss!! She was a warm, funny and an amazing woman, one heck of a lady she will be truley missed

Cacia Family


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November 8, 2011

I will always remember a beautiful and funny lady who touched many hearts.You will be missed by many. You raised a wonderful family.Rest in peace.
Donna Dobers-Bloomfield, New Jersey

Brandy Ferge-Caraballo

November 8, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Nancy Konzel

November 7, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the Konzel family on your loss of your mother, Marilyn. Only Joy, happiness and that impeccable laugh resound in my mind of her...she will be missed.

Dan Viola

November 7, 2011

Karen, Chris, Greg, David, & Jimmy,
I'm very sorry to hear this news. Your Mom was a great mother and she will be missed. Condolences from the Violas. God Bless You guys!

Stephen and Sue Konzel

November 7, 2011

Our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cara Mia Konzel

November 7, 2011

Oh Milly, how I miss you so already! You have the biggest heart i know and youre one of the strongest women i have EVER met! Rest peacefully and enjoy all God has to offer up there! I know you will always shine down on me, jim and the kids. I will miss your NJ visits, and how your presence lit up my kids lives! Love u always!

Evelyn Cage

November 7, 2011

So sorry to hear of Aunt Marilyn's passing. She will always be remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with the Konzel family and all who knew and were touched by her love.

Linda Chan

November 7, 2011

Sleep my dear friend. You deserve all God is giving you. Your job of raising 5 amazing children reflects your hard work and devotion here on earth. I will miss you and so will our beautiful grandchildren. I will always keep your memory alive when I tell them all about how much you loved them. I promise to take care of Jim and treat him as my son. He is amazing, thanks to you. Rest my dear Marilyn. Till we meet again...

November 7, 2011

Karen and family you are in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy

Jackie and Jim Tingley
Erie Pennsylvania

Judith Samol Merski

November 7, 2011

The warmest and kindest smile! That is the memory I will carry of .Aunt Marilyn She was always so very sweet to our family. God's speed Aunt Marilyn!

The Cottorone's

November 7, 2011

There is no greater sacrafice than of a mother for her children or children for their mother. Karen you took better care of your mother in her last year than any nurse or doctor could have. You gave her love and comfort that could not have been matched by any type of medical treatments and she died with her family surrounding her which really couldnt have been any more symbolic of just how much she was loved. Be proud that YOU gave her the strength to fight for as long as she did and she will forever be looking down on you as a guardian angel for the rest of your life :-) Love you!

November 7, 2011

My love to Greg and all the Konzel children. Certainly your support during your mom's illness is a testament to her raising her children. The character she passed on to her children, showed, with the relentless care you exhibited during this long illness.Mom died too young but walk proud, she is with you.

Barb Fulmer

Nicole Agan

November 7, 2011

Karen, Chris and family,
I am very sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time.

you will be missed Nana!!!

Bella Mia/Auggie Konzel

November 7, 2011

Sharon Sobers

November 7, 2011

You are forever in my heart :)

Sue Battle

November 7, 2011

Haley & Dave - I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly."

John & Joan Konzel

November 7, 2011

"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly."

There are no words that can touch the sorrow and unique pain you are feeling right now. Know that many others grieve with you. We send you our thoughts, our prayers and our love.

James Konzel

November 7, 2011

I love you and miss you Nana (mom)!!

Thank you all for your wonderful messages

November 7, 2011

It is with great sadness that we learned of Aunt Mariyn's passing. We will always remember the wonderful, heartffelt laugh, her beautiful smile and the kindness she showed not only to our Mother, but to all of our family. She was truly a beautiful person and will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are and will be with you all of you and your families.

Suzanne Savoia

Piccirilli Family

November 7, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Stacey Lombardi

November 7, 2011

Very sad to hear this, I loved Mama Konzel! She will be missed by me, She was funny and loving, just a great person. :(

Stacey Lombardi

ralph Sobers

November 7, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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