Clarence/Conesus: June 7, 1921– January 6, 2011. Preceeded in death by Mary J. Kranz, his beloved wife of 64 years. Devoted father of James (Brenda) Kranz of Fredonia, NY, Kathleen (Mark) Dorobiala of Draper, UT, Linda (Christopher) Loewer of Pittsburgh, PA and Thomas (Cynthia) Kranz of Conesus, NY. Former father-in-law of Selene Kranz. Loving grandfather of Noelle, Lauren, James, Christian, Eryn (BJ), Adam, James (Elyse),Christina, Anna, Jonathan, Teresa, Caleb, Matthias, Timothy, and Andrew. Much loved brother of Joan Kaminski and the late Robert Kranz. Brother-in-law to the late Jeanne Kranz, Jack Kaminski, John (Helen) Conley, and Dorothy (John) Rider. Special Uncle to his many nieces and nephews.

The family will be present for visitation on Saturday, January 8, 2011 from 3-6 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 21 Big Tree St., Rts 15 & 20A, Livonia, NY. Visitation will also be held on Sunday, January 9, 2011, 1pm -5:30pm at Amigone Funeral Home,Inc. 8440 Main St. Clarence, NY. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 10, 2011, 10:30 AM at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 4275 Harris Hill Rd, Williamsville, 14221. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Park, Amherst, NY. In honor of our Dad/Grandpa, please wear orange and read a book. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Clarence Public Library (3 Town Place, Clarence, NY 14031), and /or St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (address above). To send a condolence or further information please visit: wwww.doughertyfuneralhomes.com