03/10/2026
RICH– Marilyn A.
Marilyn A. Rich, 88, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026 at home with family by her side. Born August 30, 1937 in Buffalo, New York, Marilyn had a full life filled with family and friends. Marilyn was a good and faithful wife of the late Gary L. Rich for 54 years.
After graduating from Mount Mercy Academy in Buffalo, Marilyn attended Buffalo General School of Nursing where she graduated as a registered nurse. As an RN she worked a few years in the Buffalo General surgical unit before transferring to a job at Hamburg OB/GYN, where she worked until retirement.
Being a wife, mother, grandmother, GG Ma, and nurse gave Marilyn great joy. She quite regularly expressed her many blessings in life. Marilyn maintained many friendships and made time for all of them, as she was a great listener and confidant.
Marilyn is survived by four children, Michael Meyers, Beth (Michael) Foley, Kurt (Vanessa) Rich, Dr. Kerry (Dr. Ken) Patton and many nieces and nephews.
Marilyn‘s job as a grandmother and great grandmother came easy to her as she always radiated love and joy, especially when the family was around. She is survived by many grandchildren, including Devon (Bill) Asboth, Luke (Josseline) Rich, Erin (Nic) Pearson, Jacob Foley, Daniel Foley, Kevin Foley, Dr. Reagan (Adam) Witt, Connor Patton, Reilly Patton, Gabriella DeMeo, Jack DeMeo, and Isabella DeMeo. Great grandchildren include Rose Asboth, Annie Asboth,and Baylee Rich, with another great grandchild on the way.
Marilyn was predeceased by her husband of 54 years Gary L. Rich, her parents, Arthur and Marie Endress, her brother Arthur Endress, and daughter Gretchen DeMeo. She was also predeceased by her father and mother-in-law, Jacob Sr. and Mildred Rich, in-laws Jacob and Carol Rich, and Barbara and Richard Meyers.
Marilyn enjoyed music and played the piano all her life. She sang in the choir for many years and listened to music regularly. She volunteered for the Linus Project for over 20 years making thousands of blankets for needy children. She enjoyed flowers and gardening, a passion she shared with her father. She will be missed by many, and was loved by all.
Family will receive friends on Friday Mar 13, 2026 from 4-7 PM at St. Matthew’s United Church of Christ- 5289 McKinkey Parkway Hamburg, NY 14075, followed by a service at 7pm: https://m.youtube.com//streams