Family/Spouse: DIEHL, Willis. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: RUSSO, Harold. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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March 29, 2011
Meriam L. Tedesco

Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS — Meriam L. (Diehl) Tedesco, age 87, formerly of 61st Street, Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 28, 2011 in Our Lady of Peace Health Care Center in Lewiston, NY. She was born in Westover, PA, on August 17, 1923 to the late Willis and Cynthia (Eagler) Diehl.

Meriam was educated in the Westover School System and moved to Niagara Falls in 1940. On July 22, 1949 the former Meriam L. Diehl married Thomas S. Tedesco in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church. He died January 1, 1996. Mrs. Tedesco worked as a packer for Kimberly Clark for over 21 years retiring in the 1960's. Meriam enjoyed traveling. She traveled the world including Russia, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and Hawaii. When she was at home she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by two sisters, Elizabeth (Emmett) Berard of Niagara Falls, NY, Gladys (late Joseph) Russo of Denver, CO; her devoted companion, Donald Insalaco of Niagara Falls, NY; a brother-in-law, Harold Russo of Jacksonville, NC; sister-in-law, Louise Diehl; and several nieces and nephews. Meriam was predeceased by her husband; her parents; two brothers; the late Francis and James Diehl; and a sister the late Dorothy Russo.

The family will be present to receive friends on Friday from 3:00-6:00 PM at the SPALLINO-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1300 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY, where prayers will be said on Saturday morning at 10:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish at St. Joseph Church, 1413 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, NY at 11:00 AM. Rev. Stewart M. Lindsay, OSFS, officiating. Entombment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery Niagara Falls, NY. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made in Mrs. Tedesco's memory to the a charity of your choice.

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Meriam married TEDESCO, Thomas S on 22 Jul 1949 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Thomas (son of TEDESCO, Frank and MILITELLO, Lena) was born on 1 May 1920 in New York; died on 1 Jan 1996 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Elizabeth A. 'Liz' Berard, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, died on June 22, 2016 in Naples, FL. Born in Jordan Township, PA, on January 19, 1928, a daughter of Willis and Cynthia Diehl (Eagler), she moved to Niagara Falls after graduating high school and resided there for the remainder of her life.
Liz was a homemaker providing a loving home for her husband, the late Emmett Berard, and their daughter. After he retired, she and Emmett enjoyed traveling. Church was a very important piece of her life. She served as an elder, deacon and Sunday School Superintendent over the many years of her membership with Riverside Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Cynthia 'Cindy' (John) Obey; granddaughter, Elizabeth (Michael) Stark; great-granddaughters, Emma and Anna Stark; sister, Gladys Russo; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her beloved husband, Liz was preceded in death by her sisters and brothers, Miriam Tedesco, Dorothy Russo, James and Barney Diehl.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, August 27th, 11:00 AM at Riverside Presbyterian Church.
Memorial donations may be made to Riverside Presbyterian Church, 815 84th Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 or Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105.

Elizabeth married BERARD, Emmett J on 2 Sep 1950. Emmett (son of BERARD, Harry Joseph and NEWBURY, Ann Marie) was born on 22 Oct 1920 in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died on 22 Jul 2011 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: RUSSO, Joseph. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: OBEY, John Joseph. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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