Mary S. (Thies) Gehling, 79, of Fredonia entered into rest on Saturday, March 7, 2026. She was born in Dunkirk on December 14, 1946 to her late parents, Kenneth and Viviann (Reese) Thies.
Mary was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Gehling. She is survived by her children, Richard Gehling, Jr., Sharon (Chad) Halas and Vera M. Joy; her grandchildren, Robert (Ashley) Halas, Jr., Jennifer (Luis) Fox, Ashley E. Halas, Mathew (Amanda) Fox, Kathryn Halas and Riley Halas; her great-grandchildren, Madison Shear, Nataleigh Fox, Mackenzie Shear, Peter Halas and Bennett Fox.
Mary was a cook at Fredonia State College and loved to come home and cook for her family. She was a life member of the Fredonia Beaver Club and enjoyed going to casinos and watching her Hallmark Movies.
Per Mary's request, there will be no funeral or memorial services held.
Any donations may be made to the Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 East Chestnut Street, Dunkirk, NY 14048.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Morse Funeral Home 19 East Main Street in Brocton. Online condolences may be made at www.morsefh.com.
