5. | HUFF, Sandra Mae was born about 1939 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY (daughter of HUFF, Harvey Charles and MEHLS, Mildred); died on 12 Sep 2014 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. Notes:
Posted: Saturday, September 13, 2014 3:05 pm
Loving Mother & Grandmother
Sandra Mae Dell, 75, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, September 12, 2014. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harvey, Sr. and Mildred (Mehls) Huff.
Sandra attended local schools in Niagara Falls. On June 9, 1956, she married Robert F. Dell. Robert predeceased her on April 8, 2005 after 48 loving years together. Sandra owned and operated the former Dell's Crown Restaurant with her late husband until their retirement in 1991. She was also employed as a real estate agent at the former Johnson Real Estate Company in Lewiston, NY; and worked part time at the former Mrs. B's Submarine Shop in Niagara Falls, NY. Sandra was an active member and former president of the Niagara Active Hose Women's Auxiliary Club, where she enjoyed competing against other fire departments in Waterball. In her leisure time, she enjoyed arts and crafts such as crocheting and doing yard work around the house.
Mrs. Dell is survived by her three children, Robert F. (Joanie Ferlito) Dell, Jr. of Niagara Falls, NY, Keith Edward Dell of New Smyra, FL, Michael J. (Kathleen A. Martin) Dell of Niagara Falls, NY; six grandchildren, Jason Edward Dell, Sheena Marie Dell, Nicole (Brandon) Rush, Michelle (Anthony) Morreale, Patrick Dell and Jeffrey Dell; four great-grandchildren, Joshua, Hunter, Jace and Hailey; four siblings, Marilyn Byrnes, Donna (Kirk) Kelley, Harvey (Chris) Huff, Jr. and Rick (Susan) Huff; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. She will also be greatly missed by her loving dog, Midnight. Sandra is predeceased by her grandson, Christopher Michael Dell; and her late sister, Beverley A. Alfonse.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 16th from 4-8 PM at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will follow at 8:00 PM with Pastor Erwin Brese officiating. Inurnment in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, NY will be held at the convenience of the family. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church, 736 Cayuga Dr., Niagara Falls, NY 14304.
Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online guest register.
Notes:
Niagara Gazette - 6/18/1956
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frank
Dell are at home in 2914 Lockport
Rd., after their marriage
which was solemnized at the
Zion Lutheran Church June 9.
1956 with the Rev. Arthur
Schmoyer officiating. A doubjering
ceremony united Miss Sandra
Mae Huff, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Harvey C. Huff, Pomeroy
Ave., and the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Dell, Norman
St.
Given in marriage by her
father, the bride wore a Chantilly
lace gown with nylon pleating
in front and back, the neckline
accented with a small pearl
collar. Her veil was three-quarterlength,
and she carried a white
prayer book mounted with an
orchid.
Miss Donna Huff was her sister's
rrjaid of honor and the
bridal attendants were Mrs.
Robert Hochadel, Miss Marjorie
Dell; and Miss Patricia
Lackl. Deborah Huff was junior
bridesmaid. They wore net
gowns in shades of pink, aqua,
orchid and yellow and carried
colonial bouquets of roses and
carnations.
Charles B. Stewart was best
man and ushers were Robert
Hochadel. Robert 'Peters and
John Nolle. Walter Moore was
junior bridegroom.
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