Alfrieda G. Schurkus

Alfrieda (nee Gallisdorfer) Schurkus, of East Amherst, entered into rest on January 24, 2021 at age 94. Beloved wife of the late Richard Schurkus; devoted mother of Karl (Eileen Wode) Schurkus, Mark (Lucille) Schurkus and Lisa (Hector Santos Rosario) Schurkus; adored grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Joseph and Frieda Gallisdorfer; dear sister of Earline (late Neil) James and the late Roger, Raymond and Harold Gallisdorfer; cherished sister-in-law of Doreen (late Robert) Borschel; also survived by loving nieces and nephews.

Alfrieda was a 1944 graduate of Bennett High School. She was an active member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church where she volunteered and taught Sunday School for over 25 years. She was a member and former treasurer of the East Amherst Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, was an avid bowler and enjoyed needle crafts, gardening and reading.

Relatives and friends may visit the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst, on Thursday (January 28, 2021) from 3-7pm, where prayers will be offered on Friday (January 29, 2021) at 9am followed by a funeral service at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8900 Sheridan Dr., Clarence, at 10am. Interment White Chapel Memorial Park. In compliance with the public health guidelines during the Covid-19 pandemic, services will be monitored to limit gathering sizes based on the most current recommendations. Face masks required.

Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions in Alfrieda's memory may be made to the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, P.O. Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240, or online at www.roswellpark.org/giving.