Rita O. State

STATE - Rita O. (nee Werner) Of Buffalo, entered into rest October 2, 2015, devoted mother of Michael (Clarissa) State, Mary Beth Paradowski, David (Karen) State and John (Kathleen) State; cherished grandmother of Ryan, Matthew, Daniel, Lauren, Lily, Stephania, Annabella and Dale (Elizabeth) Paradowski; loving daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Werner; dear sister of the late Robert (late Gladys) Werner, Mary Lou (late George) Minken and Joseph Werner; fond aunt of the late Elaine and Linda Werner; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Monday from 4-8 PM. Prayers will be said Tuesday morning at 8:15 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:15 o'clock. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery.