Karla K. Niedbalski

Kara K. Niedbalski, age 74, of Dunkirk, NY, was called home by Our Lord on Saturday, May 16, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Buffalo, NY on March 23, 1941, the daughter of Bernadine (Thomas) Gilray of Sheridan and the late Carlton F. Gilray.

A former resident of Fredonia, Brocton and Silver Creek, Karla was a retired Assistant Assessor for the Town of Hanover Assessors Office. She was very dedicated to her family and believed in one thing, "Family First". Karla never met a stranger anyone who met her or knew her, loved her. She was known for her generous spirit in giving to those in need, her sense of humor and infectious laugh. Karla loved to read, dancing, Elvis and her pet dog, "Reka". She was a member of the Sheridan United Methodist Church and was active in the Helping Hands food distribution program. She was also a volunteer at Lake Shore Hospital in the hospital gift shop.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her children, Andrea (Carl) Rosage of Jefferson, Georgia, Timothy Jones and Steven Jones both of Silver Creek, Shawn (Elizabeth) Niedbalski of Wellington, Florida, Sheila Tambor of Seattle, Washington, her grandchildren, Zachary Rosage, Morgan McIntyre, Jonathan Jones, Amanda Jones, Sarah Jopinski, Taylor, Hannah, Dylan, Logan and Brayden Niedbalski and Shelby and Shamus Tambor and her brothers, Jeffrey Gilray of West Seneca, NY and Steven Gilray of Sheridan. Several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to her father, she was pre-deceased by her husband, Henry A. "Hank" Niedbalski who died April 13, 2010.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no prior visitation. Flowers gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials be made to Hospice Chautauqua County, 20 W. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, NY 14750; The Lake Shore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, NY 14048; or the Sheridan United Methodist Church, 679 Main Road, Route 20, PO Box 68, Sheridan, NY 14135.

Arrangements by the Newman Funeral Home, Inc.

By the Observer

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