Grants in Action! Earlier in the school year, the Amherst Central Alumni Foundation awarded a grant to Middle School Teacher Ms. Whitten for a beautification project to enhance the 6th grade hall at the school. She kindly sent us a thank you and images of the completed project. It’s through donations from Tiger Alumni that allow to fund projects like this.
Please consider a donation to the foundation by visiting https://www.amherstalumni.org/Donate.htm
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Joyce M. Doran passed away at her home on Thursday October 7, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer, with her loving family by her side. She was born April 15, 1940 to parents Karl and Margaret Dewein in Buffalo, NY. She is survived by her daughters: Debi (Kevin) Wigg and Jennifer Williams; grandchildren: PJ and Courtney Ellis; great-grandsons: Zaedyn Ellis and Logan Mason; her brother, Mike (Sue) Dewein and her sister, Suzanne (Jim); and nieces & nephews. Joyce is predeceased by her husband, Michael Doran; her son, David Williams; and step-son, Matthew Doran. Joyce worked for McMillan Realty selling many families their homes in Naples, NY. She worked at the Naples High School in the office, helping many students with an ear to lend and compassion in her heart. She helped start a Naples Youth Group in the late 90’s, forming bonds with students that lasted many years. Her involvement in the Naples Rotary led her to run the Naples Trout Derby for many years, filling her with renewed excitement every year for the many participants. She loved going to Camp Onseyawa in Ovid and painting faces for the young children there, bringing them joy through her soft brush strokes on their faces. Joyce was a talented and gifted artist who painted fish for the trout derby, snowmen for the Christmas Holiday and many paintings and decorations for art shows, family and friends. She was an active member of AA with 41 years of sobriety. She has learned from, and helped, so many people. They are an extension of her own family. She always had a song in her heart, a smile on her face, an ear to listen and advice to give. She will be truly missed. Forever in our hearts. A graveside memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 3:00pm, led by Karl Warrington, at Rose Ridge Cemetery, 8346 W. Hollow Rd., Naples, NY 14512. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sat. Oct. 23, 2021 from 3pm – 8pm a the Bristol Valley Theatre/Naples Fire Hall -Vine Street Block Party- Music, food, family, friends & memories; please bring a written memory with you to share with the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to the Naples Hospeace House 7824 CR 33, Naples, NY 14512 or Camp Onseyawa 7294 Co. Rd. 132, Ovid, NY 14521.
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https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/22613538/joyce-m-doran
VALLS – Carmen
1961 – 2021. November 1, 2021. Beloved sister and aunt, our sweet Carmi left this life suddenly. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio to recent Cuban refugees Luis A. and Gloria B. Valls, Carmen grew up in Buffalo, New York, attending local public schools and graduating from Amherst High School in 1979. As an aspiring violinist and lifelong devotee of the instrument, Carmen attended Peabody Institute at The Johns Hopkins University. She graduated from D’Youville College School of Nursing in Buffalo, and received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University at Buffalo. She began her career in Buffalo and worked for many years in Philadelphia as a clinical therapist. Her passion for emotional and spiritual growth was her life force, expressed outwardly in her work specializing in healing grief and trauma. Carmen is survived by her six siblings: Teresa of Philadelphia; Isabel of Durham, North Carolina; Luis (Katherine), Maria (Bud), Andrew (Jessica), and John (Theresa) of Portland, Oregon; by seven nephews and nieces (James, Max, Spencer, Alex, Autumn, Alma, Nora); and by cherished friends Barb, Chris and Bonnie, among many others, including extended family. May she be held gently by the universe for eternity and truly rest in peace. She will be forever missed and remembered.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/buffalonews/name/carmen-valls-obituary?id=31359719
Kathleen E. (Rarog) Luterek
January 27, 2023, age 73, beloved wife of the late Thomas R. Luterek; loving mother of Kelley (Robert) Fahey; dearest sister of Carol (late Lawrence) Jackson; daughter of the late Ted M. and Mildred L. (nee Hyer) Rarog; sister-in-law of Dennis (Carol) Luterek; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 4th, from 3-5 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6050 Transit Rd., Depew, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227 or an animal charity of one’s choice. Share condolences on Kathleen’s Tribute Page at www.AMIGONE.com
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