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1937
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2025
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Loretta Bernard Obituary
Loretta
L. (nee Schall)
Apr 3, 1937 - Jul 14, 2025
Age 88, of Blasdell, entered into rest on July 14, 2025. Beloved wife of the late John F. Bernard; loving and devoted mother of John (Barbara) Bernard and Joseph (Catherine Lawrence) Bernard; loving daughter of the late John J. And Mary (nee Rogal) Schall; dear sister of Regis (late Regina) Schall, Donna (Paul) Fredo, Grace Ann (Gordon) Fredo, and the late John (Grace) Schall, late Delores (late Harry) Bolette, late Sister Mary Kenneth, C.S.S.F., late infant brother Raymond and sister Regina. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends, including Dave and Karen Bilski's children Jenna, Lauren, and Brian, who were like grandchildren to Loretta. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave., Wednesday (July 23) from 3 to 8 PM, where prayers will be held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church Thursday morning at 10 o'clock AM. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions in Loretta's memory may be made to pixiemamasrescue.com supporting rescue dogs or Hospice Buffalo. Arrangements by Lombardo Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.lombardofuneralhome.com
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The Reinos
July 22, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. So sorry for your loss.
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