Claire E. (Moran) Helmbrecht Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Claire E. (Moran) Helmbrecht of Buffalo, New York. Claire, born on July 24, 1925, passed away on October 5, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Claire E. (Moran) Helmbrecht to pay them a last tribute.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Claire for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Claire’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her father Mark Van Patten; and her husband Robert Helmbrecht. She is survived by: her daughters, Judith (John Raimondo) and Patricia (Eliot Van Velzen). She is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 13th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Dietrich Funeral Homes, Inc. (2480 Kensington Ave, Amherst, NY 14226). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, October 14th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Prague Church (921 Cleveland Dr, Cheektowaga, NY 14225).
