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Sandra Armitage Obituary

Armitage, Sandra L. (nee Treichler)

February 15, 1940 - April 16, 2024

age 84, of Buffalo, formerly of Sanborn, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16 after a long illness. She spent much of her final days with her loving children. She is remembered for her sharp mind and sharper sense of humor, which endeared her to all. Sandy was born in Silver Creek, NY on February 15, 1940. She grew up in Sanborn and graduated from Wilson High School in 1958. She raised her children in Lewiston, balancing homemaking with an interest in photography (which led to her frequently commandeering the bathroom for use as her darkroom) and schlepping her kids to various music concerts and athletic competitions. She also worked as a bookkeeper for various Western NY accounting firms and small businesses. A lifelong animal lover, Sandy volunteered at the SPCA in retirement, spending much of her time with cats who were up for adoption. This naturally led Sandy to adopt some of those cats, who became her constant companions. She also loved to stay in touch with, and visit, her nieces, nephews and cousins, many of whom were thoughtful enough to move to beautiful places (Hawaii, California, Virginia). Sandy is survived by her children, Deborah Maloney Hicks of Getzville, NY and Bruce of Pittsburgh, PA, her granddaughter Lara Maloney of Woodland Park, CO, her brother Wilbur (Bill) Treichler of Wheatfield and her beloved cats, Jack and Lily. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Helen Treichler of Sanborn, her sister Marilyn Truesdell of Buffalo and her grandson Christopher Maloney of Lockport and Conway, SC. No Visitation. A celebration of Sandy's life will be scheduled for later this year. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sandy's memory may be made to the Chris Maloney Legacy Foundation (www.chrismaloneylegacyfoundation.org).
Published by Buffalo News on Apr. 28, 2024.

Family/Spouse: ARMITAGE, George. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MALONEY, Thomas K. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HICKS, Thomas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Of Lockport, NY, was granted his angel wings on June 19, 2016. He was born in Amherst, NY on April 1, 1993, the son of Deborah [Armitage] (Thomas) Hicks of Gasport, NY and Thomas (Tracey) Maloney of Rochester, NY.



Christopher’s life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by him understood that he lived more years than most of us in terms of experiences, accomplishments and his ability to make an impact on others. His devilish smile was infectious and will forever provide comfort to those he leaves behind.



Chris graduated from St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute in 2011 and was attending Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC, pursuing a degree in Pro Golf Management. Although he was a talented artist and exuberant hockey player, his real love was golf. Chris got his first hole in one when he was 16 years old. As a senior in high school he clinched the Dande Farm’s Golf Course record shooting a 66. That same year he was fortunate enough to play in the International Junior Masters in East Aurora, NY.



Chris is survived by a sister Lara (JJ Fierro) Maloney, grandmother Sandra [Treichler] Armitage, uncles James Maloney and Bruce Armitage and was the step-brother to Stephen (Rachel) Hicks, Thomas Hicks and Laura (Nathan) Herbert. He was the grandson of the late James and Wendy Maloney.



His family will be present on Sunday from 6-9 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY. Memorial Services will be held on Monday at 10:00 AM at Hope United Methodist Church, 2914 Upper Mountain Road, Sanborn NY, with the Rev. Matthew Kofahl officiating.



In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Horizons Health Services,

www.horizon-health.org.

Family/Spouse: Rachel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HERBERT, Nathan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]