Mary Anne Sheriff passed away July 5, 2020. Born August 20, 1949 in Lockport she was the daughter of the late Ellsworth and Mildred (Sheehan) Sheriff. Mary Anne was a lifelong Lockport resident and member of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church and All Saints Parish. She was a graduate of Lockport Senior High School in 1967 and Bryant & Stratton College in 1968. Mary Anne had a great smile and loved sharing stories about her many wonderful vacations. Mary Anne retired after 35 years working for the Niagara County Health Department. An avid traveler Mary Anne visited all 50 states before her 46th birthday including Hawaii and Alaska three times each. She also visited over 50 National Parks with Glacier National Park and Crater Lake National Park being her favorites. Trips to Australia, Mallorca, Italy, Quebec, Iceland, France and Israel were some of her best-loved. Mary Anne was a proud member of The Special Club who got to see the Beatles and Elvis perform in person. Besides traveling she enjoyed eating out, get togethers with her friends, old television shows, and her dog Maggie. Mary Anne is survived by several cousins and many dear friends.
Friends may call Wednesday July 8th from 5-7 PM in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday July 9th at 10 AM in All Saints Parish, 76 Church St., Lockport. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Donations in memory of Mary Anne to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation PO Box 631 Buffalo, NY 14240 or email address give.roswellpark.org would be appreciated. Visit pruddenandkandt.com.
