2. | MACHABY, Wendy Jo (1.Hector1) was born about 1954 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 29 Mar 2011 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. Notes:
March 29, 2011
Wendy Jo (Machaby) Kavanaugh
Niagara Gazette
RANSOMVILLE — Wendy Jo (Machaby) Kavanaugh, age 57, of Ransomville, NY, left this world to fly with the Angels on Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, to parents, Donna and Hector Machaby.
She graduated from Niagara Wheatfield H.S. in 1971, and also graduated from Niagara County Community College, Buffalo State College, and Washington State University. She beautifully played eleven instruments, all of which she was self taught. She once was the 3rd chair Bassonist in the Buffalo Philharmonic. Wendy was a very skilled craftswoman, hulling and spinning raw wool that she sheared from sheep, hand dyed, and made wearable clothing to sell in her shop, Meadow Creek Weaving, in Palmer, Washington.
Predeceased by parents, Hector and Donna Machaby. She leaves behind a sister, Sherry (Sissy) (Bill) Benz of Ransomville, NY; daughter, Callie Benz of Ransomville, NY; nephews, Nicholas Benz of Niagara Falls, NY and Wm. Jr. (Pamela) Benz of Woodstock, GA; great-niece and great-nephew, Caitlin and Colin Benz also of Woodstock , GA; also survived by the residents and staff of Heritage Manor of Ransomville; and her special friend, Ed Weber.
There will be no visitation, however there will be a memorial service at a later date. Donations will be gratefully accepted by Save-A-Pet of Lockport, due to both her love of animals. Arrangements were made by Hardison Funeral Home.
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Family/Spouse: KAVANAUGH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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