Dorothy Eleanor Scharra

Dorothy Eleanor Scharra (nee Rugg), 95, of Vermilion, died Monday, March 7, 2011 at Kingston of Vermilion after a short illness. Dorothy was born August, 25 1915 in Buffalo, NY and had been a Vermilion resident for the past year moving from Buffalo, NY. She worked for Grace Parkridge United Church of Christ, Buffalo, NY as the Church Secretary for many years. She was also a member of the church where she participated in Bible study. Dorothy sang with the Buffalo Light Opera company. She is survived by her granddaughter, Amy Elizabeth (Timothy) Rice of Upper Arlington, OH; great-grandchildren, Emily Elizabeth and Matthew David Rice; and daughter-in-law, Pat Scharra (Jerry) Stein of Vermilion. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Scharra; son, David Scharra in 1994; and parents Clinton and Cora (nee Cushionrite) Rugg. There will be a memorial service at 10 a.m. at the Chapel at Acacia Cemetery, 4215 Tonawanda Creek Road N. Tonawanda, NY. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society Ohio Division Inc., 10501 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106 Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.