Born May 8, 1927, passed away peacefully January 19, 2017 after a short illness at the Buffalo Hospice with his loving wife Ruby and their spoiled dog JoJo by his side. Both will miss him dearly. Ira was predeceased by mother Flora, father Leanard and brother Kenneth. Ira will be missed by best friends James Meyer, Akron, N.Y., and David & Kathy Lee, Alden, N.Y. Also will be missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Ira was employed at N.F.T.A. Buffalo Transit for 37 plus years as a top notch mechanic and loved his bluegrass music especially Bill Monroe and Ralph Stanley whom he met personally. Ira and Ruby celebrated 60 years of marriage last July which he loved. Resting at the Hyde & Mott Chapel, R.H.B. Anderson Funeral Homes Ltd, 60 Main Street South, Hagersville after 6 p.m. Monday. Evening Service 7 p.m. Monday. Funeral Service in the chapel on Tuesday January 24, 2017 at 1 p.m. Cremation to follow. Reception at New Credit Community Hall. www.rhbandeson.com