Katherine M. DeTample
Katherine M. DeTample
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Katherine DeTample Obituary
September 4, 1946-February 12, 2026
DETAMPLE, Katherine M. (nee Wilson) of Lackawanna, entered into rest February 12, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Gary A. DeTample; devoted mother of Salvatrice (William Patrick) Maroney, Lisa (Michael) Harris and Jennifer (William) Duncan; adoring, fiercely proud, endlessly supportive and wholeheartedly devoted grandmother of Joshua, Samantha, Sarah, Philip (chicken), Morgan, Paige and Lexi (olives, olives and more olives). Loving daughter of the late Elmer and Myrtle Wilson; also survived by family and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave. on Tuesday (February 17th) from 3-7PM, where a Funeral Service will immediately follow. Private Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Katherine's name to Hospice Buffalo or the Alzheimer's Association.
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