Visitation:
Wednesday, December 6, 2006
2:00 PM until 4:00 PM
6:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Hamp Funeral Home, Inc.
Adam & Seymour Streets
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Service:
Wednesday, December 6, 2006
8:00 PM
Hamp Funeral Home, Inc.
Adam & Seymour Streets
Tonawanda, NY 14150
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Gertrude L. Ahrens
Operated Kubby-Hole Ceramics
Gertrude (nee Keller) Ahrens, age 85, of Tonawanda, died Monday, December 4, 2006, at Millard Fillmore Hospital in Buffalo after a long illness. Born July 27, 1921 in Buffalo, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lillian (nee Luedtke) Keller. A resident of Tonawanda for more than 45 years, she lived in the first home built on Duffy Drive. Mrs. Ahrens operated Kubby-Hole Ceramics at her home, and was a member of the Tonawanda Senior Citizens, where she also taught ceramics. She was the wife of the late Irving R. Davies, George W. Benns (1960), and Robert G. Ahrens (1985).
She is survived by her daughter, Clairanne J. McGuire of the Town of Tonawanda; her son, Edward C. Benns of Tonawanda; and five grandchildren, Lawrence P. McGuire, Jr. of North Tonawanda, Barbara (David) Chesley of Tonawanda, Kelly (Leo) LaPort of Lockport, Amanda (Matthew) Shepler of Tonawanda, and Alexander C. Benns of Tonawanda. Also surviving are 7 great-grandchildren and a nephew.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 PM Wednesday only at the Hamp Funeral Home, Inc., Adam and Seymour Streets, Tonawanda, where funeral services will be held at 8 PM Wednesday; Msgr. James Connelly officiating. Friends invited. Interment will be cared for privately at Elmlawn Cemetery, Town of Tonawanda.
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