FORESTVILLE: Betty J. Kuzora, 91, of Main Street, Forestville, passed away Saturday, February 19th, 2022 at Chautauqua Nursing & Rehab Center, Dunkirk, following a lengthy illness. She was born in the Town of Hanover, on January 20, 1931, the daughter of the late Truman and Edith (Congdon) Ferry.
She was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 1948. Betty owned & operated the former Collector’s Corners on Main Street in Forestville. She previously owned the former Forestville Variety Store and worked for Jim Cave in the original Caves store, both on Main Street. Betty was a member of J. Carter Knapp American Legion Post #953, Forestville Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed going to yard sales, collecting antique glassware and dishes, watching the Buffalo Bills & Buffalo Sabres, playing Bingo & going to the casinos.
She was the loving mother of Leonard H. (Virginia) Kuzora, of Fredonia; and Brenda Reinermann, of Kemp, TX. and loving grandmother of Kelly (Jonathan) Halvorsen and Keith (Dorothy) Kuzora. Also surviving is a brother in law Major Williams of Alabama, a great granddaughter Harper Kuzora and several nieces & nephews. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband Leonard L. “Hank” Kuzora, whom she married on July 2, 1949 in the Forestville Baptist Church and who died May 9, 2019, two brothers Lyle & Richard Ferry and a sister Sharon Williams.
Friends are welcome to call at Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville on Tuesday from 3-5 and 7-9 PM from where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock with Rev. Darlene Meeder, pastor of the Forestville United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Forestville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Forestville Fire Department, Inc. PO Box 299, Forestville, NY 14062.
To post condolences or memories go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.
7 Comments
Wendy Bird
Brenda, Lenny and Virginia- I’m so sorry to hear this sad news about your Mom- know my thoughts and prayers are with the whole family at this difficult time. Your mom and Dad were such kind people 🥰
Robert Bradigan
Betty was a special friend to me for years and knew her and her family since I was a youth growing up in Forestville. We had many conversations over the years discussing the “history” of Forestville as I remembered it and she had a sharp mind right up until her passing. We loved to go to various casinos together and I was very impressed with her luck, something that seems to avoid me. Sadly Betty is the last of her generation that had a wealth of knowledge of the history of Forestville. going to really miss you Betty!… RIP now…
Ronald Kniese
Rest In Peace Betty,you was such a good neighbor,being you had the business next door to us growing up in Forestville,and a really good friend,my condolences go to the family,especially Lenny,and Brenda her children
Barb Crolle O’Connell
Such a wonderful lady and a pillar of the community! The last of the those who knew the early years. She will be missed!
Dave Couchman
Betty was truly one the the nicest people I ever met. I will miss our casino trips. May you rest in peace.
Maria Rivas
During these times of sadness I wanted to express how grateful I am to have had the opportunity to have take of your loved one at the Chautauqua nursing rehab center 11-7 aide. I will be praying for your family’s healing, May the lord embrace you with peace and strength as you adjust to to the difficult time. My deepest condolences and sympathy. She was a very kind sweet loving lady, love Maria Rivas
Cindy and Barbara Yochym
Mr. and Mrs. Kuzora were always great to us and to our parents, Mike and Marie Yochym.
We send our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother.
— Cindy and Barbara Yochym