Virginia Lee

Virginia Lee, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 27, 2023. She was born in Newstead, NY on October 9, 1943 to the late Perry and Eva (Birky) Kaufman.

Ginny attended Akron Central Schools and retired from Harrison Radiator after 32 years of service. She enjoyed traveling with her husband across the U.S. and when she could Ginny love painting landscapes, gardening, and going to the casinos.

Ginny is survived by her loving husband, Thomas Lee; her children, James (Lisa) Sword, Timothy Sword, and Brenda (Martin) O’Dell; her stepchildren, Tammy (Paul) Papia and Scot (Deanna) Lee; her grandchildren, Joseph Sword, William Sword, Tiffany O’Dell, Ryan O’Dell, Gabrielle (Dominick) Lee, Nicholas (Kyleen) Lee, Vanessa Papia, Zachary Lee, and Kenzie Lee; her great-grandchildren, Joseph Sword, Matthius O’Dell, and Gabriel O’Dell. Virginia was the loving sister of the late Norman Kaufman, late Shirley Mast, late George (late (Rita) Kaufman, late Zelma (Clarence) Mast, late Nelson Kaufman, late Barbara (late Sam) Pierce, Grace (late Harold) Brucker and Joe (late Melody) Kaufman.

A visitation will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM with a Funeral Service starting promptly at 2:00 at the Ross Funeral Home of Akron, LLC, 10 Eckerson Avenue, Akron, NY 14001.

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