Rita Gardner Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Rita Gardner of Tonawanda, New York, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Rita left this world on December 30, 2025 at the age of 98, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Rita Gardner or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Rita had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Rita may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her husband Norman J. Gardner; her parents, Patrick L. O'Connor and Edna A. O'Connor; and her sisters, Una Terhaar (late Nelson) and Joan Zehler (late Donald).
She is survived by: her children, Robert Gardner (Laura) and Susan Demmin (late David). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
