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- Posted: Saturday, January 29, 2011
Lockport Union-Sun & Journal
Alice M. Berner, formerly of Gasport, passed away Friday, January 28, 2011 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Medina, NY. Mrs. Berner was born in Newfane, NY on August 19, 1917, daughter of the late John and Kathleen (Heck) Klumpp. Mrs. Berner had lived in the Gasport area most of her life and was employed at W.T. Grant in Lockport, NY, and also worked in the cafeteria at the Gasport Elementary School. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Middleport and she enjoyed her family, gardening, cooking and baking. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth J. Berner in l996; and by her siblings, Lillian Heckel, Elmer Klumpp, Ruth Ferguson, Kay Kaufman, Frieda Klumpp and Walter Klumpp. She is survived by two sons and one daughter, Beverly Craig of North Tonawanda, Buddy Berner of Holley, NY and Brian (Susan) Berner of Gasport; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may all Tuesday from 3 to 7 PM at the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St., Middleport, and Wednesday from 10 to 11 AM at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Rt. 31, Middleport, where funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, with the Rev. David Triplett officiating. Burial will be in Orangeport Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lockport, NY, or the charity of one's choice.
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