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Karen Ross Obituary
Jun 2, 1952 - Aug 14, 2024
Passed away at home at age 72. She was the beloved wife of 29 years to the late Henry C. "Hank" Ross III; cherished daughter of the late John Kolb and Marie (nee Neuner); loving mother to Christopher (Amy), Tiffany, and John (Megan); dedicated sister to Lynne (Ed) Snell; adoring grandmother to Kyra, Amelia, Eric, and Brandon; and treasured great-grandmother to River. She is also survived by many cousins. Karen was a nurse at ECMC for 40 years, impacting the lives of countless patients and coworkers with her compassion, care, and sense of humor. She loved cooking, birdwatching, the Buffalo Bills, and supporting local animal shelters and food pantries. She will be deeply missed by all who loved her, but we take comfort in knowing she's reunited with her husband-her best friend. Visitation in the Cichon-Borgosz Funeral Home Inc. 4929 Broadway, Depew on Saturday from 11 a.m - 2 p.m. Flowers gratefully declined. Those wishing may make memorials in Karen's name to the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter or Hamburg Mutts for Freedom.
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Memories and Condolences
for Karen Ross
dmm
August 17, 2024
Na zdrowie
Atesha Jones
August 16, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Nancy
August 16, 2024
The Kolb family was part of a unique neighborhood from Bowen Rd/Elderberry Lane, Elma
Forming friendships that lasting 60+ years.
Our Moms and Dads raised good kids!
Now Karen will join the Elma neighbors in Heaven
RIP dear friend
Nancy
August 16, 2024
The Kolb family was part of a wonderful unique neighborhood, on Bowen rd/Elderberry Lane in Elma.
Friendship were formed and still lasting 60+ years.
The truth is no matter where you moved to, you were still a neighborhood kid!
Our Moms and Dads raised good kids !
Karen will now join the Bowen rd neighborhood in Heaven
RIP dear friend
ALEX ALEXANDER
August 16, 2024
My deep condolences to the Ross family
Deb Lis
August 16, 2024
I am so, so sorry to hear that Karen has passed. We had been best friends for all our years together at ECMC, and our families were friends sharing many happy times together, especially at the cabin. I tried to find Karen in the last few years, as we lost touch when we moved back to Buffalo, and the house in Depew was sold. She was truly my best friend, my partner in crime, and a truly caring, generous person. I am sad, and will miss her. You are always in my heart, Karen. Deb (Lis) Januchowski
Evelyn Thimot
August 16, 2024
Sending peace and love to you and your family
Lana Breedlove
August 16, 2024
My sincere condolences for you and your family. May your days that follow be filled with pleasant memories. Prayers of peace, I lift up!
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