Notes:

Naomi Cottrell
Our wild and crazy "Omi" known for her humor and inappropriate commentary left us on May 12, 2023, while at Niagara Hospice, no doubt leaving the staff with a few final laughs.
Born to the late John and Verna Weigel, Naomi lived in the Tonawanda's and Fort Pierce, FL (for last 9 years). She leaves behind her brother Harold (Norma) Weigel, while reuniting with her late brother, Jack and beloved dog Toby.
Her loving children, Earl (Sue) Cottrell, Mary Kay (late Patrick) Lee, and Michael (Camille) Cottrell, were often amused (and occasionally embarrassed) by her humor. Her seven grandchildren (Matt (Rachel), PJ (Jennifer), Shaun (Kristin), Andrew (Kristal), Nick (Kate), Judy, and Daneane) and twelve great-grandchildren will miss their adventurous grandma and her notorious "Grandma's Taxi."
She worked as an office manager at Weight Watchers for many years as well as JCPenney. Naomi spent many years as a member of the Niagara Sailing Club.
A committed volunteer, Naomi served at Hospice and as part of Big Sister - Little Sister, and Buffalo Clowns.
Naomi Cottrell, the woman who never missed a chance to make someone smile, has taken her final bow. In her honor, we ask that you share a hearty laugh, give a loved one an unexpected adventure, or say something so wildly inappropriate that it becomes a cherished memory.
Visitation will be Wednesday May 17, 2023 from 2 to 6 PM at the Wattengel Funeral Home, 533 Meadow Drive in North Tonawanda, where Funeral Services will follow at 6 PM. A reception at Rescue Fire Hall, 1241 Strad Ave. will immediately follow the Services.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in her name to Niagara Hospice.

Family/Spouse: COTTRELL, Earl. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. COTTRELL, Earl
2. COTTRELL, Mary Kay
3. COTTRELL, Michael

John + LUTHER, Verna B. Verna (daughter of LUTHER, Martin F and VOELKER, Mary) died in 1959. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martin + VOELKER, Mary. Mary was born about 1887 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY; died on 1 May 1972 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 5/2/1972

MRS. MARY LUTHER
TONAWANDA - Mrs. Mary
(Voelker) Luther, 85, of 419
Delaware St., died unexpectedly
Monday (May 1,1972)
at her residence.
A lifelong resident of this
city, she was1 a member, of
Salem United Church of Christ,
Rebekah Lodge 116 and Forest
of America.
° Her husband, the late Martin
F. Luther, died in 1949. She was
the mother of the late Mrs.
Verna B. Weigel, who died in
1959.
She is survived by three
grandchildren, Mrs. Earl
(Naomi) Cottrell of North
Tonawanda, Harold M. Weigel
:of this city, and John W. Weigel
of Pasadena, Calif.; a sister,
Mrs. Emma Warren of North
Tonawanda,. seven greatgrandchildren
and several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held
at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Roth
Funeral Home. The Rev. Karl
H. A. Rest will officiate. Burial
will be in Elmlawn Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 pjn. today and
Wednesday at the funeral
home.