BENDER, Esther A. (nee Roland) of Hamburg, NY. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Dearest mother of Robert (Janet), Nancy (Jon) Riffel, Billy (late Barbara), James (Reggie), Susan (Ernest) Hilliker, Thomas (Judith Dean) and the late Michael Bender. Cherished grandmother of Robert, Kristen (Chuck), Wendy (Mark), Brittney, Brandon, Jennifer (John), Jillian (Ryan), Jon (Amy), Kimberly (Troy Haner), Mark (Mary), Traci (Christopher), Karli (Mike), Eric, Christopher, Nicholas (Brittni), Pamela (Joseph), Michael (Kristy), Matthew, Jamie (Phil), Katelynn (Cory Sicard), Jeffrey and the late Jason and great grandmother of 41 great grandchildren. The family will be present on Tuesday from 3-7 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME 3855 Seneca St. West Seneca, NY. If desired, contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. or Erie County SPCA Online condolences and donations may be shared at www.hoyfuneralhome.com