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In Memory Alumni

Kate L Gentry (Smith) - Class Of 1998


Kate Lynn Gentry,

Age 43 of Getzville, NY, fought valiantly with ovarian cancer. She gained her angel wings and peacefully joined her father on Thursday August 24th, 2023.

Beloved wife of 9 years to Jeffrey R. Smith; loving mother to Autumn and Graham; dearest daughter to Karen J. Gentry (Koch) and the late Mark E. Gentry; sweet grand-daughter to Janice K. Koch; caring sister to Kiel Gentry (Jina) Gregory Gentry (Jessica) Emily Krantz (Daniel) Amie Gentry (Louis) Carrie Gentry (Johnathan); daughter-in-law to Richard and Gail Smith; sister- in-law to Richard Smith II (Laurie) Bonnie Lorentz (Brian); Kate loved being an aunt to all her nieces and nephews (total of 19); also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 from 1pm-5pm at DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME at 8630 Transit Road East Amherst NY 14051. A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kate’s children, Autumn and Graham. Fond memories and condolences may be shared at www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com.

Original obituary: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/east-amherst-ny/kate-gentry-11421218