Elizabeth J. (Bedford) Bloom, 88 formerly of Medina, NY, passed away on Saturday October 17, 2015 at Absolut Care of Gasport. Born in Lockport, NY, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Alicia (Parker) Bedford.

On May 7, 1960, Betty married Bernard J. Bloom at St. John the Baptist Church in Lockport, NY. Mr. Bloom predeceased her in 1994. Betty worked as a nurses aid in the Pediatrics Department of Lockport Memorial Hospital. Afterwards, she worked in home care devoting her time to taking care of her mother. Betty was devoted to her Catholic faith and long time member of St. Mary's Church in Medina, NY. She enjoyed collecting artifacts of cardinals, painting, drawing and crossword puzzles.

As a child, she loved spending time at Bedford Beach in Lockport that was owned by her parents, as well as working on their farm in Gasport, NY. Betty and her husband also enjoyed bike riding, traveling and attending musicals. She enjoyed being with Christine and David's dog Benji, who always brought her comfort and made her smile. Betty also took great pleasure going to Crystal Beach in Canada with her family, family reunions held at Olcott Beach and walking her dog Misty.

Mrs. Bloom is survived by her three children, Christine M. (David) Bloom Horth of Niagara Falls, NY, Bernard (Rhonda) Bloom of Park Hills, KY and Cheryl A. (Frank) Palermo of Webster, NY, one step-grandson Jonathan Hampton, two brothers, Robert 'Bob' (late Margaret) Bedford of Alpena, MI, David (late Doris) (Evelyn) Bedford of Florida, one sister Sharon (Donald) Tombari of Lyndonville, NY and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. She was also predeceased by an infant brother, Patrick Bedford, a brother, Marvin (Mary of Florida) Bedford and one sister Mary Alicia (late Red) LaMountain.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4-8 P.M. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. The family will receive friends on Thursday October 22nd from 9 – 10 AM at St. John the Baptist RC Church, 168 Chestnut St, Lockport, NY where a Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 AM with Rev. Joe Dumphrey officiating. Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Albion, NY. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY 2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite 6, Williamsville, NY 14221, American Heart Association 5488 Sheridan Drive, Suite 300 Williamsville, NY 14221, Niagara Hospice 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094 or Lupus Alliance of Upstate New York 3871 Harlem Rd. Cheektowaga, NY 14215.