Brian + Josephine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary

George Wayne Shaffer, age 83, of North Tonawanda, unexpectedly August 2, 2021 in Kenmore Mercy Hospital. George was a skilled Cabinet Maker, he had worked for Roblin Steel, International Paper, and St. Amelia R. C. Church. He was the husband of the late Norma (Reinbolt) Shaffer. Beloved father of Cynthia (Paul) Pirog and Brian (Josephine) Shaffer. Grandfather of Brittany Shaffer. Brother of Nora (late Edward) Poy, Lois (late John) Lingenfelter, Gail Shaffer, and the late Richard Shaffer and the late Roy Cattau. Uncle of several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held privately. If so desired memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Condolences may be shared at frettholdfuneralhome.com

George + REINBOLT, Norma Ruth. Norma (daughter of REINBOLT, George D and WILKE, Frances E) was born in Oct 1938; died on 27 Apr 2012 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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April 27, 2012
Norma R. Shaffer

The Tonawanda News

NORTH TONAWANDA — Norma R. Shaffer (nee Reinbolt), age 73, of North Tonawanda, April 27, 2012 in Northgate Manor Nursing Home. Norma enjoyed reading and crocheting. She was the daughter of the late George and Frances (Wilke) Reinbolt.

Beloved wife of George Shaffer; dear mother of Cynthia (Paul) Pirog of East Aurora and Brian (Josephine) Shaffer of Niagara Falls; grandmother of Brittany Shaffer; sister of Beatrice (Marvin) Tooke of North Tonawanda and the late Shirley Wolcott. Sister-in-law of Norma Poy, Lois Lingenfelter and Cecil Wolcott; aunt of many nieces and nephews.

No prior visitation. A memorial service will be held at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd., in North Tonawanda on Tuesday at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094. Guest register available at frettholdfuneralhome.com.

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/14/1957

FUTURE BRIDE: The engagement of Miss Norma Ruth Reinbolt,
daughter of Mrs. George Reinbolt, 56 Klaum Ave., and the
late Mr. Reinbolt, to George Wayne Shaffer, son of Mr. and
Mrs. George Shaffer, 154 14th Ave., is announced by the future
bride's mother. Roth are recent graduates of North Tonawanda
High School. No date is announced for the wedding.

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Niagara Gazette - 11/30/1953

NORTH TONAWANDA, Nov.
30-The body of George Reinbolt,
57, of 56 Klaum Ave., was found
hanging from a beam in the basement
of his home today.
According to the police report.
Mr. Reinbolt had been in falling
health for some time. They said
the body was found by his wife.
Mrs. Frances Reinbolt
Dr. Lemuel R. Hurlburt. coroner,
of Lockport. was called and
had the body removed to the Wattengel
Funeral Home.

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Niagara Gazette - 12/1/1953

NORTH TONAWANDA. Dec. 1
-Funeral services for George D.
Reinbolt. 57. of 56 Klaum Ave.,
will be conducted in the Wattengall
Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m.
tomorrow with the Rev. Herman
D. Miller officiating.
A certificate of suicide was
issued last night by Dr. Lemuel
C. Hurlburt. coroner. In ill health
lor the last three months, Mr. Reinbolt's
body. was found by his
wife. Frances, in the cellar of their
home yesterday morning. Police
said he hanged himself with a rope
from a brace in the cellar ceiling.
A lifelong resident of this city,
Mr. Reinbolt was a former employe
of the National Grinding
Wheel Co. He was a member of
Grace Lutheran Church, a member
of «he Knights Pythias, American
Legion Post No. 264 and
Niagara River Post No. 3218,
Veteranj of Foreign Wars.
Besides his wife he is survived
by three sons, Frederick, Kenneth
and Robert Reinbolt; six daughters,
Arlene, June, Beatrice,. Norms,
Veronica and Shirley Reinbolt, all
of this city; two brothers,. Roy
Reinbolt, Newfane, and John Reinbolt,
Barker; three sisters, Mrs.
John Moore, this city, Mrs. Elsie
Ensmlngcr. Buffalo, and "Mrs.
Floyd White, Rochester.

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 2/3/1966

REINBOLT-Frances E. Reinbolt,
63, of 821 E. Robinson St.,
North Tonawanda, died Wednesday
(Feb. 2, 1966) in DeGraff
Memorial Hospital. She was a
lifelong resident of North Tonawanda
and a member of Grace
Lutheran Church. She was the
widow of George D. Reinbolt and
is survived by three sons, Fred-
erick G. of Santa Anna, Calif.,
Kenneth of Sanborn and Robert
Reinbolt of North Tonawanda;
six daughters, Mrs. Donald K.
Bell, Mrs. Kenneth Zacher, Mrs.
Marvin C. Tooke, Mrs. William
Wolcott, Mrs. Wayne Shaffer and
Mrs. David Walker, all of the
Tonawandas; two brothers, Clarence
Wilke of Kenmore and Henry
of Santa Anna, Calif.; a sister,
Mrs. Frederick Vanderhagen
of Albuquerque, N. M.; also
surviving are 25 grandchilJbren.
Friends may call from 2 to 5
and 7 to 9 p.m. at Wattengel Funeral
Home Inc., 307 Oliver St.,
North Tonawanda, where funeral
services will be Saturday at 1;30
p.m. The Rev. Howard E. Funk
officiating. Burial in White
Chapel Memorial Park.