Obituary of Polly Ann Ehmke

Polly Ann Ehmke, 88, of Glenwood, NY, formerly of Silver Creek, NY died Thursday evening November 9, 2017 at Hospice Buffalo in Buffalo, NY. She was born in Jamestown, NY the daughter of the late George and Pauline (Sealy) Smith. Surviving are a daughter, Rhonda (Al Frost) DeBoy of Buffalo, NY; two sons, George Ehmke of Bethel, DE and Fritz (Debra) Ehmke of Glenwood, NY; eight grandchildren, Scott, Blake, Noah, Clayton, and Hayley Ehmke, Deanna Dewald, Daniel (Amanda) Dewald, and Nichole ( Hans) Cuypers; a sister, Donna (Robert) Paganelli of Fredonia ,NY; her loving companion of 45 yrs John Valentic of Glenwood, NY. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Clifford Ehmke. Polly was a 1947 graduate of Fredonia High School. Her memberships included the Glenwood Presbyterian Church, the Red Hat Ladies, the Craneridge Book Club, the Gourmet Club , and the South Towns Tennis Center. She had many interests, sailing, camping, tennis, skiing, cooking, golfing, and traveling throughout the United States and Europe to name a few of them. Polly will be forever remembered for her warm, friendly and loving personality. She was everybody’s friend, had a great sense of humor and could make light of everyday serious situations to make them bearable. She loved her family, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Hole-Parker Funeral Chapel, 160 Central Ave. Silver Creek, NY on Tuesday, November 14,2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11a.m.,with Michael Leamon officiating. Interment will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions in Polly’s memory to the Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd. Cheektowaga, NY 14227. To share a condolence or a remembrance, go to www.holeparkerfc.com. Polly Ann Ehmke, 88, of Glenwood, NY, formerly of Silver Creek, NY died Thursday evening November 9, 2017 at Hospice Buffalo in Buffalo, NY. She was born in Jamestown, NY the daughter of the late George and Pauline (Sealy) Smith. Surviving are a daughter, Rhonda (Al Frost) DeBoy of Buffalo, NY; two sons, George Ehmke of Bethel, DE and Fritz (Debra) Ehmke of Glenwood, NY; eight grandchildren, Scott, Blake, Noah, Clayton, and Hayley Ehmke, Deanna Dewald, Daniel (Amanda) Dewald, and Nichole ( Hans) Cuypers; a sister, Donna (Robert) Paganelli of Fredonia ,NY; her loving companion of 45 yrs John Valentic of Glenwood, NY. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Clifford Ehmke. Polly was a 1947 graduate of Fredonia High School. Her memberships included the Glenwood Presbyterian Church, the Red Hat Ladies, the Craneridge Book Club, the Gourmet Club , and the South Towns Tennis Center. She had many interests, sailing, camping, tennis, skiing, cooking, golfing, and traveling throughout the United States and Europe to name a few of them. Polly will be forever remembered for her warm, friendly and loving personality. She was everybody’s friend, had a great sense of humor and could make light of everyday serious situations to make them bearable. She loved her family, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Hole-Parker Funeral Chapel, 160 Central Ave. Silver Creek, NY on Tuesday, November 14,2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11a.m.,with Michael Leamon officiating. Interment will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions in Polly’s memory to the Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd. Cheektowaga, NY 14227. To share a condolence or a remembrance, go to www.holeparkerfc.com. Service Information