In Memoriam
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Clifford A. McCartan of West Seneca, NY, died on June 5, 2020. A 1977 graduate of Hilbert College, he served the West Seneca community as a police officer for over 25 years. McCartan was a proud Eagle Scout, and a recipient of the Vigil Honor and St. George Award. In addition to his 70 total years with the Boy Scouts, he was a proud U.S. Army veteran. McCartan is survived by his wife Patricia, two sons and four grandchildren.
Sandra (Saladyga) Hamerski of Hamburg, NY, died on October 5, 2020. Sandra met life’s challenges head on with spirit and humor. As a single mother of four children, she worked two jobs to put herself through college. Sandra received an associate degree from Hilbert in 1979 and a Bachelor’s degree in English in 1999. She worked for a Buffalo law firm for several years. In retirement, Sandra enjoyed volunteering with Crisis Services and served as a docent at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Graycliff in Derby. She was proud of her Polish heritage, especially the food and music. Sandra’s other hobbies included camping, hiking, cooking and watching cooking shows. Her favorite times were spent with her family. Sandra is survived by three daughters and five grandchildren. Her son Robert pre-deceased her.
Gloria J. Emerling (nee Fiebelkorn) of Hamburg, NY, died on November 9, 2020. Known to everyone as “Cookie”, she graduated from Hilbert College with a bachelor’s degree in Economic Crime Investigation in 2003. She worked as a receptionist and greeter for the West Herr Automotive Group and enjoyed vacations in Las Vegas, dining out and spending time with her family. Gloria is survived by one daughter and four grandchildren.
