Susan Wehle directed my father's interment and memorial service at Temple Beth Am in 2005. Gave our family comfort in time of grief. A terrible loss. Ted Rosen (Rochester)

I was shocked to learn of Susan's death... I knew her since our UB days, and was thrilled to know she had entered the cantorate. She was vivacious and kind. My thoughts are with her family at this terrible time. David Cohen (St. Louis, MO)

My parents and I are stunned and saddened. She was the first cantor I ever heard, the one I grew up with at Temple Sinai. A lovely person who will be greatly missed. Our sympathy for her family, her friends, and her congregation. Y P (N. Attleboro, MA)

Your passing seems an unbearable loss. You were a true child of God who walked in the spirit willingly and well. Jonah and Jake, Your mother was a friend like no other. I am here for you always as she was for me. Love, Jan jjnuzzo@earthlink.net Jan Nuzzo (Oakland, CA)

Susan Wehle was truly a star of the Buffalo Jewish world and a spiritual force that impacted everyone she encountered. She did so much to ease the pain and grief of others and left her music behind, music that we now need to mourn her passing. The remnants of her voice and her smile will continue to pervade this community for many years to come. Sid and Sue Krupkin (York, PA)

I was so saddened to hear about Susan's death. I remember her fondly from Temple - such a sweet person and will be missed be many. God bless her and all the victims of this tradgedy. Christina Carr (Buffalo, NY)

Susans kind heart will be terribly missed. She was a friend to my mother and when she passed she was there for all of us as if she had known us forever, how very comforting. My condolences to her family. Kim Trawick (Lake Mary, FL)

We are So Devastated and Heartbroken for the Loss Susan Wehle. Loved by All. When I was in the Hospital last year, she was by my side every day. God Bless you Susan, I don't know why God invited You. We already Miss You So Much. Elliott, Gayle, Zak, & Brandon Mednick (Williamsville, NY)

We adored Susan – we loved listening to her sing and felt her spiritual embrace. She was the cantor for all three of our children’s bar and bat mitzvahs – she helped our non-verbal daughter pray though music. Susan was a blessing to our community – the community has lost a true angel. Our sympathy to Jake and Jonah Vickie and Mitch Rubin (Williamsville, NY)

Susan's death is an enormous loss to her children, family, friends and to Temple Beth Am. Her demise diminishes all of us in our small close Jewish community. She was a warm, talented, caring, vibrant person with so much to give. We join in mourning her untimely passing. Richard and Roberta Handel (Delray Beach, FL)

My heart goes out to Susan's family, the Beth Am community, and the entire Buffalo Jewish population. Susan was a wonderful musician, colleague, and human being and her loss will be felt for years to come. J. T. Brasky (Tampa, FL)

I was in total shock when I learned of Susan's tragic passing last night. I have known Susan since 1989 when she had her two sons, Jonah and Jacob, enrolled at Kadimah School. She was always such a caring and loving person. Since leaving employment there, Susan and I had remained in contact through email. In the most recent past when my beloved husband became ill, Susan was always such a comfort to us and our son, making visits to see David at rehab, leaving encouraging notes when he was asleep. Ultimately, when he passed away, Susan was one of the first to contact me to ask if there was anything she could do for Stephen and me. She co-officiated at his funeral service and, with her beautiful voice, helped to ease our pain at David's passing. Now, I pray for peace to come to her entire family. With love and sincere sympathy to Jonah and Jacob Fredi Barrows (Hamburg, NY)

Our hearts go out to Susan's children and the congregation at Temple Beth Am. Susan's warm and caring energy and bright smile will be missed. I have known Susan for most of my life, she taught me songs at Sunday School 30 years ago. Stephanie Korn (Bellingham,, WA)

Through many years of Hebrew School as a young boy, Bar Mitzvah classes, Confirmation classes and Hebrew High as a teenager, the sermons of so many of the great rabbis of Buffalo's past 50 years, and the eloquence of its many great cantors, nothing brought me even remotely close to the beautiful, peaceful and full-circle vision of Judaism as Susan Wehle's deeply moving rendition of "Return Again." From the first time I heard her sing it, I knew this was something special, and she was someone special. In the many years I was honored to know her, that opinion only grew stronger. She was truly for me, my family, and so many others, an angel of God walking among us. We were blessed by her presence, and it was her music and her spirit that allows me now in a very Jewish way to say she is not here, but she is not gone. “Return Again, Return Again, Return to the land of your soul. Return to who you are, return to what you are, return to where you are, born and reborn again.” Bless you Susan and thank you. Randy Pellis (Washington, DC)

I will always remember Susan's infectious laugh, sharp wit, and amazing ability to brighten a room with her presence. My deepest sympathies go out to the entire Buffalo Jewish community who lost a vibrant, passionate, and loving teacher. To her sons Jake and Jonah, sorry is just too inadequate a word to say how I'm feeling about your loss. May you be comforted in your time of need. Miriam Epstein (ithaca, NY)

February 14, 2009 I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Susan Wehle. We said prayers for all her family and friends at our Friday service tonight. Our Rabbi David Zaslow knew Susan well, he was broken hearted at the loss. Our love and prayers go out to your family and whole community, for comfort and eventual healing. Shalom, Glenn Hill Havurah Shir Hadash, Ashland Oregon Glenn Hill (Ashland, OR)

Jonah and Jake, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at such a difficult and shocking time. Your mother was an amazing woman and touched the lives of so many people. Betsy Abramson and David Reisman (Amherst, NY)

February 14, 2009 Although I did not know Susan personally, her son Jonah has been a good friend here in Israel. Jonah's caring nature along with the rest of these entries is a testament to the profound legacy that Susan leaves us with. I wish you all comfort and serenity as you traverse this difficult period. Ori Benhamou (Beersheva, Israel)

February 14, 2009 Our deepest sympathy to Susan's sons, family, and friends. Susan you will be missed and will always hold a place in our hearts. Your smile, your warmth, and your beautiful voice will stay with us forever. I will always remember the way you helped calm my nerves at Katelyn's' Bat-Mitzvah, and how beautiful you sang. You added a special touch to that day. A light I will never forget. Thank you for sharing your life with us. May you rest in peace! Dana & Katelyn Moore (Amherst, NY)

Susan opened pathways to the Heart of God through Unconditional Love and Divine Humor. She provided the path to Higher Ground for many, many people. In my mothers' last days - Susan helped fulfill her souls' desire and I light a candle for her tonight - in thanks - for that amazing gift. Godspeed Susan - our love goes with you. With Love Elizabeth