March 4
LEDRMAN, Geraldine S.
October 28, 1931 – March 4, 2026
Geraldine will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband, the late Dr. Alfred Lederman. Mother of Robert (Kathi) Lederman and the late Jan Ellen Ruderman; mother-in-law of Tom Ruderman; sister of the late Zetta Fradin and Myron “Mike” Silver; grandmother of Matthew (Betsy) Ruderman, Alyssa (Ross) Hager, Joli Rose Lederman and Mari Lederman. Known for her compassion and love, Geraldine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was an avid supporter of Camp Good Days, hosting an annual fashion show to help those battling childhood cancer. She will be remembered lovingly by the staff and students of the Continental Beauty School where she was longtime Director of Education. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Camp Good Days or Ronald McDonald House. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com
January 4
NITKA, Nancy nee Bernstein
February 8, 1947 – January 4, 2026
Loving mother of Jennifer (Jason) Perri and Lauren (Brian) Bates; sister of the late Karen (Robert) Monches; devoted grandmother of Jack, Dahlia, Lucas and Chloe; companion of Brian Maloney; aunt of Gary (Cassandra) Monches and Francine (Anthony) Delgado. Shiva will be held on Tuesday 4-6 PM at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst, NY 14051. Memorials may be made to SPCA of Erie County or The Alzheimer’s Association. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com.