She was born in Dayton, N.Y. on May 19, 1926 to the late Jacob and late Catherine Wagenblatt Gabel.

Josephine was pre deceased by her husband Donald H. Milks, she is survived by her children Larry (Rose) Milks of Springhill, Fl, Dale (Loretta) Milks of Gowanda, N.Y., Herbert (Kelley) Milks of Simi Valley, Calif. and Barbara (Lynne Kliman) Farran of East Aurora, N.Y.; many grand children and great grandchildren; her sisters Janice Chadwick of Collins, N.Y. and Joyce Ivett of Hamburg, N.Y. also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband and her parents, she was predeceased by 11 brothers and one sister.

A private graveside service will be held by the family

Interment will be in Villenova Cemetery

Josephine would like to be remembered for the love of her family and being a good friend.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made Gowanda Free Methodist Church Benevolent Fund 149 West Main Street Gowanda, N.Y. 14070

Arrangements entrusted to DiStasio Funeral Home Inc, South Dayton, N.Y.

Online Condolences may be made at www.distasiofuneral home.com.