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Grace Banks Obituary

We are sad to announce that on February 12, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Grace Banks (Newfane, New York). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Grace Banks or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by : her parents, Philip D. Bechtel and Harriet Switzer Bechtel; her husband Adrian Banks; her daughter Cynthia Banks; her grandson Geoffrey Linderman; and her son-in-law Douglas Linderman.
She is survived by : her children, Philip Banks (Beth), Susan Linderman, Paula Dahlke (Charles), Christopher Banks (Kristine), Rebecca Schweigert (Richard), George Banks (Donna), Laurette Clark (Michael) and Margaret Ruckdeschel (James); and her siblings-in-law, Mary, Mark Pioli, Irene Banks and Diane Banks. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren, several cousins, nieces, nephews.
A mass will be held on Saturday, February 17th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the St. Brendan's.
Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home, Inc.

Grace married BANKS, Adrian M on 31 May 1951 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Adrian (son of BANKS, George B Dr. and KENNEDY, Ruth C) was born on 7 Jun 1926 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 5 Dec 2018 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: LINDERMAN, Douglas. Douglas (son of LINDERMAN, John and Violet) was born on 24 Jun 1949 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY; died on 8 Jul 2022 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DAHLKE, Charles A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Cynthia R. Banks of Newfane NY, daughter of Grace A. Bechtel Banks and the late Adrian M. Banks, was born on April 7, 1957 entered into eternal peace on October 11, 2022.
She is survived by her siblings: Philip (Beth) Banks, Susan (the late Douglas) Linderman, Paula (Charles) Dahlke, Christopher (Kristine) Banks, Rebecca (Richard) Schweigert, George (Donna) Banks, Laurette (Michael) Clark, and Margaret (James) Ruckdeschel. Her twenty-seven nieces and nephews were a very important part of her life, along with twenty-five great nieces and nephews, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is predeceased by her nephew Geoffrey Linderman.
She attended Newfane Central School and received her AAS at Empire State College. She was employed at Bells Supermarket, Mesmer Convenience store, Niagara County Health Department, and Harrison Radiators/ Delphi. She was a co-founder of the Montessori based “The Little Children Center” TLC Preschool in Olcott.
One of her deepest passions was her love of animals. She owned numerous cats and dogs, caring for many rescue cats. She also donated to various wildlife foundations. She loved music, dancing and had a great sense of humor, she just loved being plain silly.
Memorial Service will be held on October 21, 2022, calling hours are from 1pm – 3pm, service will be held at 3pm. The interment will be held at the discretion of the family.

Family/Spouse: SCHWEIGERT, Richard A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: CLARK, Michael. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: RUCKDESCHEL, James. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Geoffrey (Fluff) Linderman entered into rest Sunday, May 5, 2019. He was born in Newfane NY on April 11, 1984 to Douglas and Susan Banks Linderman.
Geoff attended Newfane High School and Niagara County Community College. He worked most recently for Remedy Staffing in Buffalo. He was a poet, wrote music and played both guitar and saxophone. Geoff played baseball for Newfane and shared a love of the NY Yankees with his Grandpa Linderman. He shared his love of film (Jaws!) with his sister, Jesse.
Father of Nicholas, and brother of Jesse and Jason, he is also survived by his grandmother Grace Banks (predeceased by his grandparents Adrian Banks, John and Violet Linderman) and many, many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, great-aunts and uncles, good friends, and his Godmother Pat Hesch. Geoff will be greatly missed by all. No prior visitation. A Memorial Mass and Celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made for Bipolar Disorder research and advocacy to namivirginia.org/donate or by mail: NAMI Virginia, PO Box 8260, Richmond VA 23226-0260.

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

Family/Spouse: ZEHLER, Bobby. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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