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Mary Lou Thomas

1934 - 2026

Mary Lou Thomas obituary, 1934-2026

BORN

1934

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

John J. Kaczor Funeral Home, Inc. - Hamburg

5453 Southwestern Blvd.

Hamburg, New York

Mary Thomas Obituary

Thomas, Mary Lou (nee Metzger)

Mar 1, 1934 - Jan 20, 2026

Of Hamburg, NY. Beloved wife of Joseph F. Thomas, Sr., and the late Gerald Reuther; loving mother of Cynthia (Michael) Schultz, Gary (Sandra) Reuther, Lori (Carl) Kane and step-mother of Shirley Ann (Rick) Howell, Karen Thomas, Catherine (Donald) Hornberger, Patrick Thomas, Joseph Jr. (Mary) Thomas, James (Valerie) Thomas, Maureen (DeWayne) Tillman, and the late Eric Thomas; cherished grandmother of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; dear sister of Paul (Mary Ann) Metzger, Camella Kane, late Geraldine (late Spencer) Plarr, late Roselyn (late James and Vernard) Fanning-Cline, late Edward (late Mary) Metzger, and the late Kathleen (late William) Pye; also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. The family will be present on Friday from 4-7PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd (Corner of Rogers Road), where a Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 10AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mary Lou's name to the Hospice Foundation of WNY. Please share condolences at www.kaczorfunerals.com
Published by Buffalo News on Jan. 22, 2026.

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