Beloved wife of William G. Ess, Jr. and the late Robert F. Klinko; devoted mother of Debbie (Paul) Ziolkowski, Susie Gortzig, Shirley Neumeister, Barb (James) Sanchioni, Christopher Klinko, Tuesday (Doug) Dixon, Tracy (Tim) Lehr, William A. (Jen) Ess and the late Robert F. (Donna) Klinko, Jr.; cherished grandmother of Ben (Dawn), Sarah (fiancé Craig), Mary, Andy (Sam), McKaye (Noah), Alex (fiancée Connor), Jake (fiancée Lindsay), Joe (Autumn), Emma, Devin, Breyden, Andrea (Brian), Olivia, Lenny (Kenzie), Camryn, Brooke (Matt), Gaige and Dalton; adored great grandmother of Will, Charlotte, Isaiah, Gavin, Amaya, Ben, Ellie, Jameson, Beau, Landon, Colt, Jacob, Kennedy, Quinn, Jude, Camilla, Lucy, Nash and Desmond; loving daughter of the late Adam and Regina (nee Milinski) Podlas; dear sister of the late Rita (Edward), David (Augustine), Bernadette (Richard) and Diane (Gerald); dearest sister-in-law of Carol (Mike) Weldon and Tom (Wendy) Ess; also survived by loving nieces and nephews.
Lucille adored her beloved husband, Bill, enjoyed spending time with family and friends, enjoyed playing "The Game" (Rummikub), and enjoyed coffee and wine.
No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 4275 Harris Hill Dr., Williamsville, NY 14221 on Thursday (February 27, 2025) at 10am.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lucille's memory may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
