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Jody Woodard

Jody Woodard of Greco Lane, Dunkirk, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, at Buffalo General Hospital.

Jody was a loving, wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend to many.

She was an devoted fan of the Buffalo Bills and the New York Yankees. She graduated for Fredonia Central School. Jody attended Jamestown Community College.

She married Christopher Woodard of Stockton, N.Y. They welcomed a son Matthew in 1993. Jody was also a wonderful step-mom to Zachary Woodard of Canton, Ohio. Over the years, she was blessed with four grandchildren: Emma, Nick, Dominic and Zxander, all from Canton Ohio. She also recently became a great-aunt.

In addition to her loving huband, Chris and sons: Matthew and Zachary, Jody is survived by her mother Sandra Speziale of Largo, Fla., Penny Benson of Ellington, N.Y., Patty (Jon) Longhouse of Redington Shores, Fla., Julie Wagner of Seminole, Fla, and David (Stacy) Nichols of Fredonia, N.Y. Jody also leaves behind nine nieces and four nephews.

She is preceded in death by her loving and amazing father, David B. Nichols of Fredonia, N.Y.

A celebration of life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Arrangements are by the R. Mackowiak Funeral Home Inc., 56 East Doughty St., Dunkirk, N.Y.