A proud lifetime resident of Williamsville, NY entered into rest peacefully on January 8th, 2024 at age of 92 yrs.
Born Ruth Eileen Leising on February 19, 1931. Preceded in death by devoted husband Gerald F. Schlosser, wonderful parents Valentine and Ida (nee Beiter) Leising and doting brother Earl Leising.
She is survived by her treasured sons Kenneth (Laurie) Schlosser and Paul (Maureen) Schlosser, cherished daughter Donna (Anthony) Kolody, her three special grandchildren Kimberly, Alicia (Billy) Richards and Jesse and great-granddaughter Kinsley Richards. Also survived and dearly loved by her five nieces and one nephew ("The Leising Kids") as well as many great and great-great nieces and nephews.
Ruth graduated from SS Peter & Paul School and the old Neumann High School, worked as a hair dresser, and extremely devoted mother and homemaker. Ruth was active in Square Dancing (30+ years), St. Ann's Sodality (45+ years), Amherst Quota (20+ years), Roswell Park Gift Shop (25+ years), Home Bureau, former parish trustee, religious education teacher, and won many awards over the years.
The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday, January 16, 2024 3:30pm-6:30pm at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, 1671 Maple Rd., Williamsville, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 9:30 AM in SS Peter & Paul Church, Williamsville. Friends invited. Internment at SS Peter & Paul Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St Ann’s Sodality (17 Grove St., Williamsville, NY 14221) or Brothers of Mercy Foundation (4280 Ransom Rd., Clarence, NY 14031).
The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to the caring staff at Tennyson Court and Brothers of Mercy.
