Mary Jane Klaes

May 23, 1926 - January 31, 2018

Mary Jane Klaes (nee Lavey) Of North Tonawanda, January 31, 2018 Beloved wife of the late Charles Klaes. Devoted mother of Charles (Darlene), Timothy (Amy) Klaes, Patricia (Mario) Boekestyn, Michael (Lisa) Klaes, Barbara (Bob) Lasky, Dean and Eric Klaes; sister of Margaret (late Bob) Holesko, Michael (Gail) Lavey, late Buddy (late Audrey) Lavey; also survived by 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren Visitation SATURDAY 3 to 8 PM at the WATTENGEL FUNERAL HOME 533 Meadow Dr. North Tonawanda. No Visitation Sunday. Mass of Christian Burial MONDAY at 10 AM from St. Jude the Apostle Parish 800 Niagara Falls Blvd. Please assemble at church. Interment White Chapel Memorial Park. Mary Jane was a 1944 graduate of North Tonawanda High School, she was formerly a "voice with a smile" telephone operator from 1944 to 1950. A member of AARP, Senior Citizens R.S.V.P, NT History Museum, Historical Society of the Tonawandas, DeGraff Auxiliary, a lover of animals and since 1973 a volunteer at DeGraff Memorial Hospital where Mary Jane said she met all her dearest friends. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (cff.org)1775 Wehrle Drive #150, Buffalo NY 14221