Ruth C. Leaper

FUNERAL HOME

Dietrich Funeral Home - Amherst

2480 Kensington Avenue

Amherst, New York

Ruth Leaper Obituary

LEAPER-Ruth C. (Paul) April 4, 2007, loving wife of the late Donald W. Leaper; loving mother of Paul, Marianne (John) Polesnak, Thomas (Deborah), Joanne (David) Breier and John (Yvette) Leaper; grandmother of Christopher, Mary, Jonathan, Geoffrey and Eric. Friends may call Saturday 2-5 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, 2480 Kensington. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 9:30 AM at St. Gregory The Great Church, 200 St. Gregory Ct., Amherst.

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Published by Buffalo News from Apr. 7 to Apr. 9, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Ruth Leaper

13 Entries

Sharon Meyerhofer

April 12, 2007

Ruth was always a pleasure to visit while I worked in the Activities department at HH. There were so many times that she brightened my day because she was there to greet me on the way to the time clock. She was always so patient and had a warm smile to share with everyone.

Beverly Schultz

April 11, 2007

Joann and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Jo please call whenever you get a chance. Always, Bev Wood Schultz and family

Mike Carroll

April 11, 2007

Joanne and family,

My deepest sympathy regarding the passing of your mother. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Donna Stevener

April 10, 2007

Everyone in Harris Hill's Activity Department will miss Ruth dearly. We cross paths with so many wonderful people whom we are so fortunate to have known. Ruth has left her mark and will never be forgotton. Her unique sense of humor and her unusual way of teasing. We loved her laugh! It was always extra bacon for this lady and she was on the list for every field trip. We loved her and to her wonderful family...you are in our thoughts and prayers.Sincerely Donna and Carol

April 9, 2007

As an employee at HH, I never had the opportunity to care directly for your mother, but I always came across her on the way out to smoke. We remember her waiting so patiently for someone to come along, and let her through the double doors. I remember having to wave my hand to turn on the light as they are turned on by motion sensors and she wasent tall enough to trigger the light, as sometimes I'd walk by, and I'd catch a glimpse of her puffing in the dark. Just from a simple 'hello' and a quick little smile, you could tell she was someone special from that little twinkle in her eye. Deepest sympathy to your family. She will surely be missed.

Cheryl Mellon Locke

April 9, 2007

Joann and Family,
Joann, I went to high school with you and I also had my Great Uncle at HHNH, I ran into you a couple times and we talked and you stated that your Mom was there and you introduced me to her. I would always stop in her room and say high when I visited my Uncle dailey.
She was a sweet women and always was so pleasant. I would see her watchng Tv or reading books. Please know she is in a better place and is at peace.God bless you and you family.

Becky Philipps

April 9, 2007

Joanne & family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Have comfort in the fact that her suffering is over, and she is now at peace with her beloved, Donnie. Please let me know if you need anything.

Love,
Becky & Kyra

Mary Bily

April 9, 2007

Ruth was a very special person and friend while she resided at HHNF. I always used to tell her I will probably be just like you when I get older. I will miss her but knowing that she is with her husband in a better place, and is happy will lessen the loss.

Joseph Latona

April 8, 2007

To Paul & Marianne,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sincerely,
Joe Latona

kathy sugg

April 8, 2007

Ruth Leaper was a very special person to the residents she shared her home with -to the nursing staff that assisted her @ Harris Hill nusing facility and especially to her children-that visited mostly every day. She loved her children so very much-and her children always gave her the greatest gift-the gift of laughter-Ruthie had a great sense of humor. She truelly cared about everyone she came in contact with;she always had time to say Hi and ask "How you were" or "How is your day going". She will be truely missed @ Harris Hill and in the lives of so many. To the family I am sorry for your loss-her love that she had for each child-you will always have in your hearts-you were always first and foremost in her prayers and her thoughts . May God bless you Ruthie I will never forget you and the lessons you taught me every day.Ruthie and I always shared our love for reading-especially for Danielle Steel's books-a good book and 2 lbs of candy was a perfect afternoon for Ruthie.My thoughts and prayers are with her daughters and sons-you had a very special mother.

dawn

April 7, 2007

ruth loved the soap opera days of our lives. so whenever i missed an episode i would ask ruth what was going on. she really made my days at harris hill so special.

Melissa Dietary Supervisor

April 7, 2007

My deepest sympathies to all family members. Ruth brightened the days at Harris Hill and made those 8-hour shifts so much more bearable.

Frank & Ellen Ford

April 7, 2007

Joanne, Ellen and I were not able to get to Buffalo but we extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time of loss.Be assured that you and your family are in our prayers and that we will have a Mass said for your Mom.

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