Ruthann Tavernia Brafford

Ruthann graduated from Saunders Trades and Technical High School in Yonkers, New York in 1963. She was married to Barry Brafford on June 26, 1965. She worked as an administrative assistant during her early adult life and spent most of her time painting, sewing and crafting.

She was predeceased by her daughter Ruthellen; sister, Joan McCarthy ; and husband Barry Brafford.

She is survived by her sister, Kathryn Guglielmo; children, Donald Brafford, Lisa Ryden and Frank Brafford; grandchildren, Christopher Turner, Katelynn Canipe, Mark Mcmickle Jr., Mitchell McMickle, Damien Brafford, Martie Tainter, Kendall Brafford and Amelia Brafford; great grandchildren, Casey McMickle, Leanna Tainter, Marebelle Brafford, Leon Brafford, Cora Brafford, Nellie McMickle, Riley Tainter, Logan Canipe, Eli McMickle , Levi McMickle, Olive Canipe, William Canipe, and Theodore Canipe and many nieces and nephews. Please contact Katelynn Canipe at k.canipe925@gmail.com for information regarding the memorial service and reception.