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Elizabeth Francoforte Obituary

FRANCOFORTE - Elizabeth M. (nee Leonard) After illness has gone to be with the Lord Jesus on October 28, 2008. Wife of the late Salvatore J. Francoforte; daughter of the late George and Mae Ida Leonard of Springville; mother of Charles, Janice (Doug) Ryan, Daniel (Lisa), Karen (Ron) Ostrander and the late Joseph; mother-in-law of Jean; sister of Lynn (Carm) Scaccia and the late Alan, Phyllis (Wendall) Hallock, Gerald and Gordon (Ellen) Leonard; sister-in-law of Josephine Cortelli, Paul (Theresa) Francoforte, Mamie (late Kenneth) Heppel, Rosie Sabia, Maria Teresa Francoforte and the late Louis (Louise), Frank, and August Francoforte; her loving grandchildren, Nicolet (Jason) Reudiger, Chip Francoforte, Cathleen Ryan, Becky Ostrander and her precious great-granddaughter Ariella Reudiger and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will miss her. Elizabeth made her home with Salvatore and her children in South Buffalo. She enjoyed drawing, playing games, baking and being a homemaker. She served on the Buffalo Diocese Bishops Committee and was a member of Full Gospel Tabernacle in Orchard Park. She loved children and pursued a degree in Early Childhood Education through Trocaire College. May she enjoy the Lords glory until we see her again. A Memorial Service and luncheon is being planned by Elizabeths children in mid November. Please call 716-864-8068 for details. Arrangements by the SMITH- WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME.

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Published by Buffalo News on Nov. 2, 2008.

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Janice Ryan

November 27, 2008

Dear Mom,
Love you and thinking of you this Thanksgiving. I'm comforted that you are in your glorified body and rejoicing with God. I'll see you somewhere over the rainbow!
Janice

Martha Eadie

November 11, 2008

Dear Chuck, Janice, Dan, and Karen,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom. She was a great woman. I remember with a smile the memories I have of her and spending time with all of you all back on Marimont. She was a fun person, a great mother, and I consider myself blessed for having known her in this life!
You are all in my thoughts and prayers! God Bless!
Martha Eadie (Hoeflich)
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Don & Donna Hollmer

November 4, 2008

Dear Children of Betty:
As we all know, life was not easy here on earth, however the place where she is resting now, we can only hope we have such peace.
We love you all! Cousins Don & Donna

Lisa & Dan Francoforte

November 4, 2008

We miss you very much Mom, but we are relieved that your suffering has finally come to an end and that you are safe and at home with our Lord. We are remembering you and loving you in these difficult times by looking back on fond memories and precious moments we shared together...from childhood to adulthood. We are so happy that you were our Mom "E", Mon Chi Chi, Bag Lady and all the other silly pet names!!!
We love you always and forever,
Lisa and Danny
(aka Lisadorable and Danno)

Mike & Debbie Griesbaum

November 4, 2008

Dear Francoforte family,
May the Lord's comfort & blessings be richly your's.Your mom was a wonderful servant of the the Lord.
Love, Pastors Mike & Debbie Griesbaum

Jo McCarthy

November 2, 2008

My dear friend and sister, Betty. You were a wonderful friend and care giver to Katherine (Grambo) I will miss you. Love Jo

Karen Ostrander

November 2, 2008

I love you mom and I'll see you up there!

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