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OBITUARY

Valerie C. Cooley

27 March, 1943 – 15 January, 2026
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Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home

Valerie Comstock Cooley, Ed.D., of Buffalo, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026 at age 82, at Hospice of Buffalo, in the presence of her three children.

She is reunited with the light of her life and husband of 56 years, Frederick Boyden Cooley, who passed in 2021.

Devoted mother of Sarah (Patrick) Cooleybeck, Robert (Sarah) Cooley, Katrina (Jeffrey) Weller; cherished grandmother of Anna and Morgen Cooleybeck, Linnea Cooley, and Emma and Adam Weller; loving daughter of the late Henry Comstock and Sarah (Buck) Comstock Wilson; dear sister of Marc (Margaret Fitzgerald) Comstock and Henry “Skip” (Claire) Comstock; also survived by loving stepsisters, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

No prior visitation. A private committal service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church. A celebration of Val's life will be held at a date to be announced.

If desired, donations in Val’s name can be made to Jericho Road Community Health Center or Westminster Presbyterian Church.

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Jericho Road Community Health Center

Westminster Presbyterian Church

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