Alta M. Lengerich

She was born Sept. 22, 1942, in Jamestown, N.Y., the daughter of Ernest and Dorothy (Leach) Ackler.

Alta worked at Cherry Creek Woodcraft, CB Foods in South Dayton eventually retiring from Gowanda Nursing Home as a laundry aide. She enjoyed yard sales, collecting teapots and gardening, especially in the flower garden.

Alta is survived by her longtime companion, Edward Sawyer; her children: Kevin, Randy, Emma and JJ Sorenberger; a stepson, Mark Daniels; a brother, Robert Ackler; also several nieces, nephews and cousins

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Lengerich; a stepson, Mark; parents, Ernest and Dorothy Ackler; and a sister, Lola Norton.

Relatives and friends may visit DiStasio Funeral Home, 478 Route 83 S. Dayton, N.Y., at Balcom Corners on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, from 10 a.m. to noon, where a funeral service will immediately follow.

Interment will be in Cherry Creek Central Cemetery

Online condolences may be made at www.distasio funeralhome.com