Gertrude L. Syper

She was born on December 21, 1925, the daughter of the late Calvin and Blanche (Seekings) Saunders.

Gertrude was a graduate of Dunkirk Public Schools as an LPN in 1975, then worked private duty in Dunkirk and at Brooks Memorial Hospital. She also worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Fenton Park Nursing Home in Jamestown for 11 years.

Marilyn was a member of the former Sheridan Happy Seniors, former Pioneer Social Club in Forestville & was a member of the RSVP for over 20 years. She was also a life member of the Sheridan VFW 6390, Ladies Auxiliary. Her greatest love, besides her kids, was her dog “Dixie”. Marilyn always kept track of all the family birthdays, loved playing cards and word seek puzzles and she had a great sense of humor.

Survivors include two daughters Frances Kaus, of Dunkirk, Marilyn Saletta, of Sheridan, four sons Calvin Saletta, of Charlotte, NC, Thomas Saletta, of Sheridan, Jerry Saletta, of Fredonia, Marty Saletta, of Sun City, AZ, and a brother Gorman Saunders, of Fredonia. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren and several nieces & nephews.

Besides her parents she was predeceased by her first husband Marvin A. Saletta, her second husband Andrew Syper who died June 11, 2008; three sisters Sarah “Sally” Putney, Elsie Woleben, and Mary Blair; two brothers Gerald and George Saunders; three grandsons Marty Saletta and Clayton and Dawson Saletta.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the famiy’s conenience. The family suggests memorials may be made to Sheridan Fire Department, PO Box 122, Sheridan, NY 14135.

Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville. To post condolences or memories go to https://rilesandwoolleyfuneral home.com.