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Obituary of Jerra S. Barit
BARIT - Jerra S. (nee Smith)
April 26, 2010, of Clarence, NY, beloved
wife of Bruce Barit; devoted
mother of Ashley (Evan) Tibbetts and
Blake Barit; also survived by sisters
JoAn Clark, Nancy Reidy, Lynda Hensley,
Penny Woodford, brothers Scott
Smith, Tom Rudder, devoted nieces
and nephews. Jerra was born the
beloved daughter of Jim and Barbara
Smith on August 20, 1946 in Boston,
MA. Throughout her childhood and
early married life, she made her home
in Avon, CT and before having children
was a physical education teacher and
gymnastics coach in Simsbury, CT. In
1988 she and her family moved to Clarence,
NY, where they have lived since
then. Jerra always put others first and
was active throughout her community.
Some of her most devoted causes
were PTO, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts,
the North Presbyterian Church choir
and hand bell choir, Meals on Wheels
and Habitat for Humanity, to name a
few. Jerra will always be remembered
for her dedication to her family, love of
others and strong faith. Flowers gratefully
declined. Memorial service and
reception will be held at North Presbyterian
Church on North Forest Road
in Williamsville, NY on Saturday, May
1, at 4 PM. Memorial donations may
be made to Roswell Park Multiple Myeloma
Fund, C/O RCPI, Carlton & Elm
Streets, Buffalo, NY 14263. Online condolences
at www.beachtuynfh.com