Lakeville: At age 59, Roxanne passed on October 5, 2024 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY. She was born on August 18, 1965 in Utica, NY. Survived by her husband Arthur S. Draper; mother, Margaret Stade of Geneseo; daughter, Amber Sanders (William Pritchard) of Lakeville and son John Mitchell III of Wayland; grandchildren, Collin Sanders, Brooklyn Sanders, and Hunter Mitchell; siblings, Edward Stade, Renee Minges, and Anita Schnautigel; also survived by close friend and second mother, Claire Swift, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Roxanne enjoyed the simple things of life such as cookouts, family gatherings, sitting outdoors enjoying the cool weather, and completing crossword books. She ensured to know the day-to-day gossip and shared the wealth of knowledge with all who answered the phone.
Roxanne loved with all her heart and soul and would do anything she could for her family and friends. She will be missed by all who had the chance to love her.
Family and friends may call on Wednesday, October 9th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, NY where Roxanne’s Funeral Service will be held at 11am on Thursday, October 10th. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association Upstate NY Chapter, 160 Allens Creek Road, Rochester, NY 14618. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
So sorry for your loss, Amber.
To Roxanne family love one’s I’m so sorry for your loss of her My prayers are with you All I’m deeply sorry she was a great friend and she will be missed
My deepest condolences. So sorry for your loss.
I’m so glad I got to know her.she was a very kind and loving person to know. I’m so sorry for the family and friends loss prayers sent to all.
Oh Roxanne I am going to miss you. You helped me through so much. I will forever cherish all the memories we made. I wish we had been able to get together again. I love you.