Elizabeth "Lily" (nee Ritz) Stanton, of Buffalo and formerly of Lockport, entered into rest on July 1, 2021 at age 96. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Stanton; devoted mother of Marge Benevento, Joseph Stanton Jr., the late Rozann (Charles) Sattler and the late Joann Stanton; cherished grandmother of Russell (Janine) Sattler, Tina Sattler, Jamie (Michael) Adinolfe, Kelly Mills, Zachary Stanton, Jacob Stanton, Gina Benevento, Danielle Benevento, Christina (Michael) Williams and the late Steven "Scott" Mills; adored great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother of many; loving daughter of the late Rosario "Russell" and Margaret "Maggie" Ritz; dear sister of the late Salvatore (late Dorothy) Ritz, late Laura (late Phillip) Micoli, late Rose (late Clayton) Bars and the late Roy (Marylou) Ritz; best friend of Antoinette "Toni" Mancini; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst, on Wednesday (July 7, 2021) from 3-6pm. A memorial service will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lily's memory may be made to Compassion & Choices End of Life Care, PO Box 485, Etna, NH 03750 or The Jacquie Hirsch for A.L.L. Foundation, 1641 N. French Rd., Getzville, NY 14068.