Obituary: Thomas “Russell” Smith, Father, Outdoorsman and Yankee Fan
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By Webdesk Advertiser | on August 14, 2024
Thomas “Russell” Smith -Aug. 10, 2024 Thomas Smith, a resident of East Aurora known to all as Russell, died on Saturday, August 10. A real outdoorsman, Mr. Smith loved to hunt, fish, trap, and garden in his free time. He was also a lifelong Yankees fan and loved to spend time with his family and watch them grow. Mr. Smith […]
Obituary: Jeanette E. Bogucki, Mother and Grandmother
Jeanette E. Bogucki May 25, 1940 – Aug. 5, 2024 Jeanette E. (née Roberts) Bogucki, a resident of Orchard Park, died on Monday, August 5. She was 84. Mrs. Bogucki was born on May 25, 1940, the daughter of the late George and Mildred (née Yahn) Roberts. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bogucki was predeceased by her brother George […]
Obituary: Joseph Clement Higgins, Navy Veteran, Newspaper Editor, Father
By Webdesk Advertiser | on August 07, 2024
Joseph Clement Higgins May 1, 1926-Aug. 3, 2024 Joseph Clement Higgins, a 61-year resident of East Aurora, died peacefully at home on Saturday, August 3. He was 98. Mr. Higgins was born on May 1, 1926 in Buffalo, the son of the late Clement and Eleanor (née McCullagh) Higgins. In addition to his parents, Mr. Higgins is predeceased by his […]
Obituary: Nancy Lou Arnholt
By Webdesk Advertiser | on August 07, 2024
Nancy Lou Arnholt August 1, 1954–March 5, 2024 Nancy Lou Arnholt of East Aurora died on Monday, March 5. She was 69. She was born on Aug. 1, 1954. She is survived by her children Erica Gidnan Farley, Jennifer Gallik and Carly Blood; and grandchildren Lilly Farley and Skylar Ressler.
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By Webdesk Advertiser | on July 25, 2024
Rene M. Krolczyk June 18, 1958 – July 18, 2024 Rene M. Krolczyk of West Falls died on Thursday, July 18. She was 66. Ms. Krolczyk was born on June 18, 1958, the daughter of the late Norman and Daisy (née Swyers). In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her siblings Gary and Sherry She is survived by […]
Obituary: Richard James Hayhurst, Husband, Father and Ironworker
By Webdesk Advertiser | on July 25, 2024
Richard James Hayhurst Oct. 4, 1959-July 22, 2024 Richard James Hayhurst died on Monday, July 22. He was 64. Known to family and friends as Rich, Mr. Hayhurst was the son of the late Richard G. (late Nancy) Hayhurst and the late Gayle (Neal) Dietz. He was also predeceased by his siblings Amy Fitzsimmons and Donald Gorsky. Mr. Hayhurst was […]
Obituary: Christine S. Souder, Mother and Grandmother
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By Webdesk Advertiser | on July 17, 2024
Christine S. Souder July 7, 1940-July 9, 2024 Christine S. Souder of Yorkshire, formerly of Holland, died on Tuesday, July 9, at her residence. She was 84. Mrs. Souder was born on July 7, 1940 in Poland. She was orphaned during World War II and had moved from Poland to Spain. In 1956, at age 16, she came to the […]
Obituary: Mark H. Scrimshaw, Entrepreneur, Husband and Father
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By Webdesk Advertiser | on July 17, 2024
Mark H. Scrimshaw Oct. 29, 1951-July 12, 2024 Mark H. Scrimshaw, a resident of East Aurora often called “Scrim,” died peacefully on Friday, July 12. He was 72. Born on Oct. 29, 1951, Mr. Scrimshaw was the son of the late Hal and Ruth Scrimshaw, also of East Aurora. Mr. Scrimshaw is survived by his wife of 52 years Kristine […]
Obituary: Shirley Lou Reed, Co-Owner of Reeds Liquor Store
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By Webdesk Advertiser | on July 17, 2024
Shirley Lou Reed March 17, 1927-Oct. 2, 2023 Shirley Lou Reed of Cape Coral, Florida since 1972 and formerly of East Aurora died on October 2, 2023, from complications of Alzheimer’s disease, which she battled after her diagnosis three years prior. She was 96. Born on March 17, 1927, in East Aurora, she was the daughter of Howard and Mabel […]
Obituary: Cameron A. Plummer, Loved Adventure and Friends
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By Webdesk Advertiser | on July 17, 2024
Cameron A. Plummer -July 8, 2024 Cameron A. Plummer died on Monday, July 8. He was deeply loved by his family and will be missed by many. Family members say, “Cameron had a beautiful spirit and a big heart for many things. He loved the outdoors, fishing, cooking, and animals and with conviction, his friends.” Without a doubt, he loved […]
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Examples include that of inventor and philanthropist Alfred Nobel, whose premature obituary condemning him as a "merchant of death" for creating military explosives may have prompted him to create the Nobel Prize; black nationalist Marcus Garvey, whose actual death may have been precipitated by reading his own obituary ...
Obituary Example: Announcing the Funeral. [Full name], [age], of [where they lived], sadly left us on [date of death] due to [cause of death]. They leave behind [list of surviving family members]. A service will be held in their honor at [time] on [date] at [location].
When we hear them, researchers say, our brains synthesize the hormone oxytocin, triggering an empathetic response. Reading obits can make you feel the fear and pride of an immigrant who started over in a new country, the awe of a mountain climber, the pain of an addict, the patience of a schoolteacher.
An obituary is written to tell the story of your loved one. These will often be in the funeral program. There will even be a part of the funeral where the obituary will be silently read by everyone in attendance at the funeral. It is something you and your family should be patient with when you are writing it.
It can include, or exclude, anything the family wishes. Dear Abby: Here in the South, an ex-spouse is often listed this way: "Jane Doe of Memphis, Tenn., is the mother of his children." The primary reason is so the children feel their surviving parent, and the years their parents spent together, are acknowledged.
The obituary stated, Le marchand de la mort est mort ("The merchant of death is dead"), and went on to say, "Dr.Alfred Nobel, who became rich by finding ways to kill more people faster than ever before, died yesterday." Nobel read the obituary and was appalled at the idea that he would be remembered in this way.
Deciding not to publish an obituary is #perfectlynormal in grief. If publishing an obituary in the paper or online feels (or felt) wrong to you - perhaps drawing unwanted attention or sharing on a level beyond what's comfortable - that's OK. There is no one right way to honor someone you love.
Reading an obituary is not so much an act of mourning a death but of reviewing a life of notable accomplishment and celebrating it. Obituaries are capsule biographies.
A eulogy should not be a platform for discussing contentious subjects such as politics, religion, controversial family matters, or any other topic that may cause division among mourners. The focus should remain on uniting everyone in the shared grief and celebration of the deceased's life.
The eulogy can be delivered by a clergy person, a family member or a friend of the person who died. Instead of a traditional eulogy delivered by one person, you may choose to ask several people to speak and share their memories.
The eulogy itself is typically given by a close family member, friend or a minister. There's no reason why two people cannot deliver the eulogy, or in some cases, it may be more appropriate to open the eulogies to all attendees.
In 1897, Mark Twain is said to have read his own obituary, and then remarked, “The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” And Mark Twain isn't the only one to have this sorry experience, as Wikipedia's List of premature obituaries makes clear. The Identifier Services Team knows just how they feel.
Writing your own life summary may strike you as unusual, but rest assured, it is perfectly normal to write your own obituary. Many people do it as part of their end-of-life planning, right alongside drafting a will and other essentials.
During a funeral or memorial service, it is common for someone to stand up and read the obituary to the attendees. This reading may be performed by a family member, a close friend, or a designated individual.
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