Viola Isabelle Nunemaker, 90, enjoyed cooking and music
Viola Isabelle Nunemaker (nee Lafferty), 90 years of age, and a resident of Amherst, passed away Monday, July 8, 2002 at Amherst Manor Nursing Home following a six year illness.She was born August 10, 1911 in Buffalo, New York where she was raised and lived till moving to Amherst six years ago.
She was a mother and homemaker. Mrs. Nunemaker was a member of Forest Avenue Church of Christ Disciples in Buffalo and enjoyed cooking and music.
Survivors include her daughters Rita VanCuran of Amherst and Patricia Thomas of Lackawanna, NY; four grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband William F. Nunemaker in 1958; by an infant son, William Nunemaker, by a granddaughter Cathy VanCuren in 1985; by her parents Ward and Wreatha (nee Dougherty) Lafferty; by her brother Authur Lafferty; and by her sisters Mildred Nunemaker, Esther O'Neil and Florence Seivert.
Friends may call Wednesday from 6 until the time of service at 8 p.m. at the Hemple Funeral Home; 373 Cleveland Ave. Amherst. The Rev D. James Greenawalt will officiate. Burial will be Friday at 2:00 p.m. in Elmlawn Cemetery, Kenmore NewYork.