Janice L. RUPPERT, 63, of Friendship, NY, died Monday, August
12, 2024 in her home. Born August 2, 1961, in Rochester, she was the
daughter of Richard and Eleanor M. Cady Heckman. A 1980 graduate of
Jefferson High School in Rochester, she was employed by Delphi on the assembly
line. Jan was a strong, caring, and warm-hearted
person. She was a very supportive mother to her
children. Surviving are: three sons, Josh (Ashley) Sassone of
Friendship, Erich Ruppert, Jr. of Greece, and John LaFleche of Rochester; a
grandson, Josh “JJ” Sassone, Jr.; a granddaughter on the way; two
brothers, Richard "Butch" (Lisa) Heckman and Thomas (Michelle)
Heckman; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; and
a sister, Victoria L. VanGrol. Services will be private. Memorials
may be made to the SPCA serving Allegany County. Arrangements are under
the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel,
296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be
expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
