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ames Robert Seitz, of Denver, N.C., beloved husband of Elizabeth (Goldman) Seitz and cherished father of Carter James Seitz and Peyton Elizabeth Seitz, passed away Sunday, Dec. 27 after a monthlong battle with pneumonia and COVID-19.
 
            Seitz, 51, was born on April 12, 1969 in Newfane, New York, to Dennis Roger (Debra) Seitz and the late Janice Miriam (Gow) Seitz.
 
            Jamie graduated from Williamsville (N.Y.) North High School in 1987, earned a Bachelors degree from Daeman College (Buffalo, N.Y.) in 1993 and obtained a Masters degree from SUNY Brockport in 2001. 
 
            After more than a decade as a teacher and administrator in New York, Seitz moved to North Carolina and taught for 14 years, the last 12 at Lincoln Charter School where he earned acclaim as the school’s first coach to be a part of two state championships.
           
            Seitz was head basketball coach for six years at Lincoln Charter School, guiding the Eagles to the school’s first basketball conference championship. After taking a year off from coaching, he returned as an assistant coach and was instrumental in the Eagles’ current run of six consecutive conference titles. Included in that run was the school’s first-ever team state crown in 2017. That same year, he was head coach of the Eagles’ state championship golf team.
 
            His easy smile and upbeat attitude while teaching at Lincoln Charter Elementary School endeared him to the students, who were called to rapt attention daily by repeating Seitz’s favorite chant: “Let’s Go Buffalo.” Seitz grew up in a sports-oriented family. He was a lifelong Buffalo Bills fan. He also was a star baseball and basketball player at Williamsville North, earning All-Western New York acclaim in both. He, along with his father, Dennis, who was the coach at Williamsville North, were inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame together in February 2020.
 
            Seitz wasn’t just a star on the athletic field, he was a hero to his family, and in his community, too. He earned a medal for heroism from the Carnegie Hero Fund in 1999 after saving a young woman and her son from a knife attack in Corning, New York. It’s something he rarely spoke about.
 
            He was not shy at all, however, to speak about his greatest love — his family. Jamie adored his wife, Liz, whom he married Aug. 3, 2001, and his kids, Carter, 17, and Peyton, 13. And he was a favorite of hundreds of “adopted kids” — his students.
 
In addition to his wife and children, and his father, he is survived by siblings Dennis Richard Seitz (Barbara) of Huntersville, N.C., Darcie Jean (Seitz) LaFever (Chad) of Olcott, N.Y. and Julie Marie (Seitz) Brummer (Henry) of Newfane, N.Y., in-laws, Joel and Jane (Stalker) Goldman and Becky Goldman (Eric Young) and many cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

James married GOLDMAN, Elizabeth on 3 Aug 2001. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. SEITZ, Carter James
2. SEITZ, Peyton Elizabeth

Dennis married GOW, Janice Miriam on 15 Oct 1963. Janice (daughter of GOW, Robert M and BOWER, Laura Jean) was born on 6 Sep 1944 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 23 Oct 2012 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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October 24, 2012
Janice Miriam Seitz

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

LOCKPORT — Janice Miriam (Gow) Seitz, 68, of Newfane and beloved wife of Dennis Roger Seitz, passed away Oct. 23, 2012, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jan was born to Robert and Laura Jean (Bower) Gow on Sept. 6, 1944 in North Tonawanda. She and Dennis were married in Burt, NY on Oct. 15, 1963, and celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary recently. They raised their family in Newfane.

In addition to her husband, Jan is survived by her four children, Dennis Richard Seitz (Barbara) of Huntersville, NC; Darcie Jean LaFever (Chad) of Olcott; James Robert Seitz (Elizabeth) of Denver, NC; and Julie Marie Seitz of Newfane; and by her brother, James Lyle Gow (April) and sisters, Margaret Joanne Gothard and Elizabeth Jean Mentkowski (Larry). She will also be greatly missed by nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and especially by her nine grandchildren: Ryan and Rebecca LaFever, Kirsten LaFever Wells (Nicholas), Dennis and Meghan Seitz, Carter and Peyton Seitz, Tyler Barney and Brayden Saraf-Seitz. Jan was predeceased by her parents and by her baby sister, Judy.

Jan grew up on a turkey farm on Hess Road in Newfane. She worked at the Newfane Nursing Home. She also worked as a teacher's aide at Newfane Central School and at Williamsville North High School. When her husband coached at Newfane, Williamsville North and Indian River Central School in Watertown, there was no bigger supporter than Jan. She will be remembered for her kind nature, her funny stories and her ability to turn strangers into friends wherever she went. Most of all, Jan will be remembered as a person who would sacrifice everything for those whom she loved. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family.

A memorial service will be held at 4 PM on Friday, Oct. 26, at Grace Bible Church, 6023 Dutton Place, Newfane, NY 14108. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in Jan's name be made to Niagara Hospice House, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094-1231. To make a secure online donation, go to www.NiagaraHospice.org/pavilion. Please visit www.rutland-corwin.com to send a condolence to the family.

Robert married BOWER, Laura Jean on 23 Nov 1939 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. Laura (daughter of BOWER, Harvey Lyle and SORNBERGER, Nina Anna) was born on 16 Oct 1919 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY; died on 28 Feb 2009 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 3/1/09

Laura Jean Gow, of Lockport, Niagara County, NY, entered into rest Saturday, February 28, 2009 in Newfane Health Care Facility. She was born in the Town of Cambria, NY, October 16, 1919, the daughter of the late Harvey L. and Nina Sornberger Bower. She married Robert M. Gow in Sanborn, NY, November 23, 1939. Laura worked for Lerch and Daly Men’s Shop in Lockport, Harrison Radiator, Bells and Marine Midland Bank. She was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Lockport, Niagara County, NY and Hartland United Methodist Church. She was the Niagara County Senior Citizen of the Year, 4-H Leader and the Gow family was the Niagara County 4-H family of the year in 1957. Laura was a longtime member of Newfane Golden Agers where she held several positions. She was a Senior Companion for HANCI, member of the Order of Eastern Star, Niagara County Council of Aging and enjoyed bowling, knitting and family gatherings with her family. She was an avid reader, NY Yankees’ fan and enjoyed doing puzzles. Laura remembered every birthday. Wife of the late Robert M. Gow. Mother of James (April) Gow of Appleton, NY, Joanne Gothard of Lockport, Niagara County, NY, Janice (Denise) Seitz of Hammond, NY and Elizabeth (Larry) Mentkowski of North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Sister of the late twin brother, Robert L. Bower, Donald Bower and Judy Lynn Bower. Also survived by 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Private Graveside Services will be held at the convenience of the family in Hartland Central Cemetery. Memorials to Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 75 East Ave., would be appreciated by the family. Please visit www.rutland-corwin.com to send a condolence to the family.

Reid + Myce B. Myce was born about 1882 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harvey + SORNBERGER, Nina Anna. Nina (daughter of SORNBERGER, John and Louisa) was born on 7 Jul 1890 in New York; died in Jun 1978. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]