Silver Creek: Mary Congdon, 97, of Barone Drive, Silver Creek, died Friday, November 6, 2026 at her residence, with her family by her side. She was born in Village of Fredonia on November 10, 1928, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Oddo) Comello.
Mary worked as a Clerk for the former Smith’s True Value, Irving for 19 years and previously worked for the former Brand Names, Dunkirk. She was a Past member of the former Forestville Fire Department & Irving Fire Department Ladies Auxiliaries, past Irving Fire District Clerk & Treasurer, currently an over 70 year member of the J. Carter Knapp American Legion Post #953 Ladies Auxiliary, Forestville,- joining in 1953, former Girl Scout & Brownie Leader in Forestville, Cub Scout Den Mother, former member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel RC Church, Silver Creek, St. Rose of Lima RC Church, Forestville, and the Silver Creek Senior Citizens.
Mary was an avid NASCAR & Buffalo Bills fan. She enjoyed crafts & casinos, her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Survivors include three daughters; Lynda (John) Setera, of Irving, Cheryl (John) Oakley, of Boiling Springs, SC, Patsy Congdon Church, of Silver Creek, and a son; Michael (Sandy) Congdon, of Silver Creek. Also surviving are son in law Terry Stull of Willoughby, OH, eight grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, eleven great-great grandchildren and several nieces & nephews. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband Edgar “Pat” Congdon, whom she married on December 24, 1946 in Fredonia and who died July 2, 2011, a brother Anthony “Jinx” Comello, a daughter Peggy Stull and a great grandson Kyle Dewald.
Friends are welcome to call at Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville on Friday from 4-7 PM. Funeral Services will be held from Parish of Our Lady Polish National Catholic Church, 10708 Brant Angola Road, Brant, NY on Saturay morning at 11 o’clock, with Rev. John Setera, officiating. Please meet at church. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in St. Joseph Cemetery, Town of Sheridan.
The family suggests memorials may be made to the Forestville Food Pantry, 3 Park Street, Forestville, NY 14062. To post condolences or memories go to https://rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.