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Kathleen M. "Kathy" Valder obituary

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DeVaney-Bennett Funeral Home

181 North Main Street

Geneva, New York

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Mass Of Christian Burial

Nov. 22, 2025

10:30 a.m.

St. Francis de Sales Church

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Kathleen Valder Obituary

WATERLOO – Kathy M. Valder, age 80, of Waterloo, N.Y., passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Highland Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

There will be no prior calling hours.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Francis de Sales Church, 130 Exchange St., Geneva, N.Y.

Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the Waterloo Lunch Box Program.

Kathy was born in Geneva, N.Y. and was a lifelong resident of this area. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Rose Miano Guererri. Kathy was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish.

She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Lawrence; her sons, Lawrence (Bobbie) Valder Jr. of Waterloo and Michael (Kirsten) Valder of Apex, NC; her brother, Philip Guererri of Geneva; her sister, Patricia Laws of Geneva; five grandsons, Zachary, Brandon, Ashton, Caid and Kyler; one great grandson, Lincoln; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her brothers, Angelo and Frank Guererri.

To leave a condolences for the family, please visit www.devaneybennettfh.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Finger Lakes Times on Nov. 15, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Kathleen Valder

Nov

22

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Francis de Sales Church

130 Exchange Street, Geneva, NY 14456

Funeral services provided by:

DeVaney-Bennett Funeral Home

181 North Main Street, Geneva, NY 14456

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Kathy (Mott/Davoli) Shumway

November 16, 2025

Mike and Larry, so sorry to read of your Mom's passing.
My sincerest condolences to all your family members.
May Kathy rest in peace.

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