Jacquelyn “Jackie” Marie Brendel-Kean ’78 – 04/10/2020

Posted by Christopher Byrd on 2020-04-15
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Jacquelyn Brendel

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Marie Brendel-Kean, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away suddenly at the age of 59 on April 10, 2020.  Jackie was born August 29, 1960 in Buffalo, NY to the late John and Beverley (Cryer) Brendel. She was also preceded in death by a sister Karen Brendel.

She graduated from Amherst Central High School in Snyder, NY (1978) and got her nursing degree from the University of New York at Buffalo (1982).  She went on to get her Master’s Degree from the University of South Florida (1991) and worked as a Nurse Practitioner for 29 years. On October 17, 1998, she married John William Kean. They raised one son together, John William Stubbs.  Jackie had a passion for helping others. She also loved to spend time with her family and pets. She was a caring and compassionate person who would help anyone in need.  She was known for her willingness to help others, her infectious smile, and her kind, gentle and caring soul.  Jackie was also a breast cancer survivor.

She is survived by her husband, John William Kean; a son John William Brendel-Stubbs (Alexis); her three grandchildren, Izabella, Avaleigh, and Stanton Stubbs; her sisters Susan Brendel and Elaine (William) Richau; nieces Michelle Richau and Jen Case-Pouliot; nephew Marty Richau, and several cousins.

The family chose cremation and a memorial service will held at a later date.  Her final resting place will be at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 96 Jewett Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14214.  Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is charge of the arrangements.

If anyone would like to make a donation in memory of Jackie, please send them to the American Cancer Society, Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund, or Church of the Good Shepherd.

Obituary courtesy of Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Update: Tiger’s Den Food Pantry

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on 2020-04-13
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Update on Amherst Alumni support of the Tiger’s Den Food Pantry.

“I checked in with Carolyn Catalano at the Tigers Den Food Pantry and they are so grateful for our help. They recognize that people are minimizing their trips to the grocery store but indicated that they need juice, tomato paste, spaghetti sauce and snacks to help even out their shelves.”

The Tiger’s Den is located at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 4007 Main Street, Eggertsville, NY 14226 (next to Brunners!) Mailed items can be sent to that address Attn: Carolyn Catalano/Tiger’s Den

Items can be dropped off during the following operating hours:

  • Thursday April 16th – 3pm – 7pm
  • Saturday April 25th – 9am – 1pm
  • Thursday April 30th – 3pm – 7pm

Here is link to our original post on helping the Tiger’s Den Food Pantry.

https://tigertracksonline.wordpress.com/2020/03/25/amherst-alumni-to-help-fund-and-stock-tigers-den-food-pantry/

Help out if you can, Tigers.

Tiger’s Den website:

https://stpaulseggertsville.org/tigers-den-food-pantry/

 

Daily Bread Food Truck Springs into Action as COVID-19 Hits

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on 2020-03-27
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Director of the Daily Bread Food Truck and Mission is Steve Biegner, Class of 1989 – Sue Currie, Class of 1984 and Emilie Piette, Class of 2016 are also involved

Western New York’s only non-profit food truck is ready to serve the public as so many in our community are affected by this unprecedented pandemic. Normally, the truck is readying for regular service beginning in the spring – but this season is different.

Over the past four months, Daily Bread has delivered over 1,500 meals on weekends to needy families in conjunction with the Amherst School District. These meal deliveries will now be extended through April and possibly May, as needed. Each delivery consists of enough food for a family of four to have at least two full meals, consisting of healthy, homemade dishes prepared by our chef – all at no cost, thanks to our generous donors and grants.

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In addition to these regular deliveries, Daily Bread will be serving free hot meals from the truck on Thursdays and Sundays from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Those in need may stop by and grab a meal to go. If you are unable to leave your house, and especially for seniors in need, we are offering free delivery within one mile of the sites. Just call (716) 835-0407 for details.

Locations and dates are:

  • Thursdays, March 26-April 16, in front of St. Paul’s Church, 4007 Main St., Eggertsville, NY 14226
  • Sundays, March 29-April 19, at Windermere Elementary School, 291 Windermere Blvd., Amherst, NY 14226

Stay tuned to our Facebook page for up to date information as things are rapidly changing and we add more opportunities to help the community.

About Daily Bread:

Daily Bread Food Truck is Buffalo’s first and only non-profit food share truck. Our philosophy is based on the “get one, give one” principle: when you purchase certain items from our menu, the money will help us provide a meal to hungry families in our community. 100% of the truck’s overhead costs have been provided by generous donations that allow us to take every dollar beyond supplies and staff costs and put it toward food and hot meals for the communities in and around Buffalo, N.Y.

Amherst Alumni to Help Fund and Stock Tiger’s Den Food Pantry

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on 2020-03-25
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**CLICK HERE TO READ UPDATE ON HELPING THE TIGER’S DEN FOOD PANTRY**

For three years, the Amherst Central School District has operated the “Tiger’s Den” food pantry which provides access to nutritional foods and household products for many families within the district. It has been a great success and welcome addition to our community, serving an average of 75 families per month.

Now, during this time of national crisis, with many people out of work and all of our school age children at home indefinitely – the need for this service is increasing daily. The Alumni Foundation has offered to help “ramp up” the supply chain for the Tiger’s Den – providing gift cards and needed products for the pantry shelves.

You can help during this critical time and here’s how:

Below is a list of items that “fly off the shelves” along with a list of gift card options.

GIFT CARDS TO TOPS, WEGMANS, TARGET, WALMART, PRICE RITE (THE PANTRY VOLUNTEERS WILL SHOP. THESE CAN ALSO BE MAILED DIRECTLY TO THE TIGER’S DEN)

  • SPAGHETTI SAUCE
  • TOMATO PASTE
  • FRUIT JUICE
  • CANNED SOUPS (NOT CHICKEN NOODLE OR TOMATO)
  • PASTA (ANYTHING BUT SPAGHETTI)
  • SIDE DISHES (CANNED VEGETABLES, FRUIT, ETC)
  • CEREAL (NO CHEERIOS)
  • GRANOLA BARS
  • HEALTHY SNACKS
  • CONDIMENTS LIKE KETCHUP, MAYONNAISE, SALAD DRESSIING
  • SPICES
  • PAPER TOWELS
  • SHAMPOO (ADULT AND CHILD)

YOU CAN ALSO PLACE ORDERS AT AMAZON (OR WALMART, ETC) AND HAVE THEM DIRECTLY SENT TO THE TIGER’S DEN.

The Tiger’s Den is located at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 4007 Main Street, Eggertsville, NY 14226 (next to Brunners!) Mailed items can be sent to that address Attn: Carolyn Catalano/Tiger’s Den

Items can be dropped off during the following operating hours:

Saturday March 28th – 9am – 1pm
Thursday April 2nd – 3pm – 7pm
Saturday April 11th – 9am – 1pm
Thursday April 16th – 3pm – 7pm
Saturday April 25th – 9am – 1pm
Thursday April 30th – 3pm – 7pm

As the need continues, so will the hours and we will update them.

THIS IS A TIME FOR US TO SHOW OUR STRIPES AND STAND UP TO HELP OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY!! PLEASE DO EVERYTHING YOU CAN TO SUPPORT THIS COMMITMENT TO OUR KIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES!

THANK YOU!!!

PS: Whatever form your contribution takes, please indicate that you are an Amherst graduate. Thanks.

Betty Louise Schriver ’59 – 10/07/2019

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on 2020-03-25
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22p1Betty Louise Schriver, 78, of Hiram, Ohio, died Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. Ms. Schriver passed peacefully, surrounded by her entire family.

Ms. Schriver was born June 7, 1941, in Buffalo, the daughter of the late James George and Mary Louise (nee Anderson) Schriver. Growing up in Amherst, Ms. Schriver was a 1959 graduate of Amherst High School and furthered her education at Bethany College and the University of Minnesota.

Ms. Schriver’s career as a special education teacher for 29 years at Sweet Home High School in Amherst resulted in numerous recognitions, including Teacher of the Year. She impacted the lives of many students who might never have graduated without her help as a teacher. She guided students on many tours of Europe including a tour in Russia. Ms. Schriver was an exchange teacher and taught in Manchester, England, for a year, where she developed a great love for the English people, their landscapes and their royal family. Ms. Schriver had an extensive collection of books and memorabilia of the royal family.

When she retired, she moved to Hiram, Ohio, to be near her daughter and family. A member of Hiram Community Church, Ms. Schriver enjoyed travel, photography, reading, knitting and a good political discussion. Ms. Schriver was known for her kind heart and caring nature. She taught by example. Her courage and tenacity over the 20 years she battled her disease taught her family that life was bigger and better than any disease that would try interfering.

Ms. Schriver is survived by her daughter, Abra Leigh Schweickert; seven grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Albert Schriver.

A memorial service celebrating her extraordinary life will be held at the Hiram Christian Church July 5, 2020.

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