Obituary Notice

[MistyUnicorn2]

Richard H. SCHALK
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Richard H. Schalk passed away on July 23, 2010 of Tonawanda, NY, ever-loving husband of Linda (Buchholz) Schalk; devoted father of Cheryl M., Suzanne M. (Dennis) Howard, Richard H. Jr. (Donna), Jeffrey S. (Dawn) and Nancy L. (Jeffrey) Hedges; cherished grandfather of Jeffrey, Tyler, Ryan, Emilee, Brandon, Dale, Ashley and Cameron; brother of James (Helen) Schalk; also survived by nieces and nephews and faithful canine companion Roxie. Visitation Sunday from 7-9 PM and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HILLIARD-CREASEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 147 Delaware St., Tonawanda, NY. Funeral mass Tuesday, July 27, at 9:15 in St. Andrew's Church, Kenmore, NY. Friends invited. Richard was a U.S. Marine veteran of the Korean War from 05/28/52-04/29/54 specializing in airial photography. He was a graduate of MABS-16, MAG-16, AIRCRAFT-FMFPAC, MCAS, El Toro, CA, 1953. He was decorated with the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal.

Published in the Buffalo News from July 25 to July 26, 2010

[Chopz]

Linda, or Darby as we knew her, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2010 after over 2 decades of thrice a week dialysis just to stay alive, of several complications due to an infection she picked up by being a patient in a hospital.
The lady had nads, here is a link to her service as a United States Marine:

http://tess4077.homestead.com/MemoriesofCamLej.html

Rest In Peace, Darby
Semper Fidelis, Marine!