June Delores Reese, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on January 26, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on August 5, 1930, in Lackawanna, NY, June was the daughter of John and Mary Blount Owens. She spent much of her life in Buffalo, NY, where she recently resided.

June began her working career at a young age, starting at Our Lady of Victory Hospital in Lackawanna, NY, when she was just 12 years old. She possessed a remarkable talent as an excellent seamstress and dedicated much of her time to crafting memorable outfits for her family while working at M Wile. In 1982, June relocated to Los Angeles, where she worked at Sears, Roebuck and Company until her retirement in 1993.

On October 1, 1950, June married Melton (Robert Lee) Reese. Together, they were blessed with seven children: Beverly (Erwin) Smith, Kevin Reese, Lorna (Dwayne) Montgomery, Robin Reese-Syph, Melton (Sharon) Reese, Kimberly (John) Reese-Lapatzie, and the late Debra Heinrich. June was a devoted wife and mother, always providing love, support, and a strong sense of family.

Outside of her work and family life, June enjoyed bowling and was an active participant in numerous leagues around Buffalo. She found joy in the camaraderie and friendly competition that bowling brought. June's legacy is one of creativity, dedication, and support, which she consistently offered to her family and others throughout her life.

June was preceded in death by her sisters Velma Crumble and Fay Smith, as well as her brothers Kermit, Marvin, and Vernon Owens. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Debra Heinrich, son-in-law Bruce Syph, and two great-grandchildren, Amarianna Jackson and Elyza Rae Colon.

She is survived by her sister Eunice (Lester) Hubbard and brother Bernard Owens. June is also survived by her two daughter-in-law's, Patricia Reese and Alicia Malave, as well as her son-in-law Edwin Heinrich.

June's legacy lives on through her 17 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and 19 great-great-grandchildren, with one more on the way. She leaves behind a large extended family who will cherish her memory.

June devoted her life to Jehovah and symbolized her baptism on September 25, 2005, in Rochester, NY, as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. She found strength and solace in her faith and was an active member of the Starin Congregation in Buffalo, NY.

An entrepreneurial spirit and trailblazer, June won a car and numerous trips, inspiring the same drive in her children. Together, they traveled the USA, attending many Enagic events.

The funeral service for June Delores Reese will be held at Alan R Core, located at 1933 Kensington Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215. The service will include cremation as per June's wishes.

June will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. May her soul rest in eternal peace.