Ramona Ervin Obituary
Of Lackawanna, formerly of California, entered into rest March 10, 2025. Beloved wife of 19 years to Lloyd W. Ervin; devoted mother of Mia Ervin; loving daughter of William and Jane Minniefield; dear sister of Jacob (Angela) Minniefield, Rachel (Mark) Ersing and the late William J. Minniefield Jr.; adored daughter-in-law of James and Phyllis Ervin; dearest sister-in-law of Jamie Ervin and Barbara LeCesne; cherished aunt of Christopher, William III, Jacob II, Naomi, Marina, Catalena, Archer and Aurelia; sister-like to Aaron Allen; also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Ramona received her Bachelor's Degree from Houghton University. After moving back to Lackawanna, she worked at the Lackawanna Schools for several years, where she stayed very involved. She adored her family, especially spending time and making her main focus her daughter, Mia. She also had a green thumb and had a passion for gardening.
Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave. on Friday (March 21) from 2:30-8PM and again at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 66 Wasson Ave., Lackawanna on Saturday morning from 10-11AM. A funeral service will immediately follow at 11AM. Interment Lakeside Cemetery.
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3060 Abbott Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127
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