Eleanor Ruth Rager Obituary

Name: Celebration of life
Start: 2025-08-10T17:00:00
End: 2025-08-10T18:30:00
Location: St. James United Methodist Church

We bid farewell to Eleanor Ruth Rager (Niagara Falls, New York), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 5, 2025 at the age of 91. Eleanor touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Max Lloyd and Mary Lloyd (Depp); her siblings, Patricia Lloyd, Eva Sheesley and Scott Lloyd; her grandson Cody Mettle; and her husband Tom Rager.

She is survived by: her children, BJ Mettle, Mike Rager and Tom Rager (Robin); her grandchildren, Rick Mettle and Ashley Rager; her great grandchild Alysha Mettle; and her siblings-in-law, Rick and Sue Huntsman (Rager). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive Lockport, NY 14094.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Otto Redanz Funeral Home Inc

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July 18, 2025

Barbara Roman wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Eleanor Ruth Rager. I had the honor and pleasure of knowing this sweet lady for many years. I worked with her in surgery at NFMMC. She was a mentor and friend. She was so wise and kind. I will cherish my memories of our time together. Rest in peace dear Eleanor 🕊️”

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St. James United Methodist Church
4661 Porter Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14305

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