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FRANKLINVILLE -- Richard K. Russ of Hardy Corners Road passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Buffalo General Hospital.
Richard was born on December 8, 1942, in Lyons, NY. He was the son of Kenneth N. and Thressa F. Slade Russ. On April 27, 1963, in Rushford, he married Barbara Rogacki, his high school sweetheart, who survives.
Richard was a 1960 graduate of Rushford Central School. He enjoyed woodworking and working in his yard on his tractor or puttering in the barn. Richard loved his grandchildren and his family. He enjoyed getting his photo updates about them.
Richard is survived by his loving wife, Barbara, his two children, Robert (Kathleen) Russ of Franklinville and Sandra (Lee) Armison of Gorham, NY, seven grandchildren: Kristoffer (Joanna), Matthew (Samantha), Jordan, Jeremy, Cassandra (Curtis) Landon, Diante, and Nathaniel, 12 great-grandchildren, and one great-great -grandchild arriving soon, and a sister, Neva (Daniel) Murcin.
Richard was predeceased by his parents, two children before birth, and a sister, Judy (Nelson) Irish.
Friends will be received at the Babbitt & Easton Funeral Home, 7 North Main Street, Franklinville on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 1:00 to 4:00pm. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 10:00am at St. Philomena's Roman Catholic Church, 26 Plymouth Ave, Franklinville. Burial will be in White Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at https://www.babbitteastonfh.com/
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Franklinville Food Pantry, 28 Park Square, Franklinville, NY 14737.
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