Obituary of Betty J. Crane

Betty J. Crane passed away September 29, 2015 under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Lockport on January 20, 1925 she was the daughter of Percy and Winifred (Bloom) Ryan. Being the oldest of twelve children Betty loved family gatherings, being a homemaker, playing BINGO and was an avid fan of the Buffalo Bills. She was predeceased by her husband Gordon "Corky" Crane on October 28, 2009. Betty is survived by her children Gary (Alice) Towner of Alabama, Debra (James) Grimm, Gail Placido both of Pennsylvania, Cheryl (Mark Udell) Crane, Esther Neff, and Dennis Crane all of Lockport; grandmother of thirteen grandchildren, thirty-two great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren; sister of Dorothy (late Robert) Vigrass, Pat (late Shirley) Ryan, Audrey (Wayne) Burgess, Winifred (late Fay) Heschke, Mary (late Junior) Caldwell, Charlotte (late Pat) Patrick, Donald (Judy) Ryan, Florence (Herb) Kolbe, Dawn (late Raymond) Coyle, and late Anna (Robert) Heschke, Geraldine & Ernest Winters; sister-in-law of Betty (late Bill) Mitchell and late Jean (late Elmer "Red") Lederhouse; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Friday, Oct. 2nd from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport where funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 3rd at 10 AM. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery. Visit www.pruddenandkandt.com.