Family/Spouse: Becky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

+ GANSHAW, Gail. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(Town of Cambria) - Carl "Kelly" F. Ganshaw, age 92, of the Town of Cambria, died Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at his residence, under the loving care of his family and Niagara Hospice.Carl was born February 17, 1917 in the Town of Wilson, the son of the late Herman and Rose (Koeppen) Ganshaw. He was a lifelong vegetable farmer and at the age of 14 he was driving the old Bessemer Truck to the Elk St. Market, in Buffalo, with his father. Carl continued on going to the Clinton-Bailey Market until 2005. He also worked as a radiator repairman at Harrison Radiator in Lockport from 1934, until his retirement in 1974. Carl was a U.S. Army Veteran of WW II, serving from June of 1941 to his honorable discharge in October of 1945. Carl served with Battery B of the 105th Field Artillery Battalion and took part in the Central Pacific, Ryukyus and Western Pacific Campaigns. He was the recipient of the American Defense Service Medal, the Asiatic–Pacific Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Carl was baptized at, confirmed at, and a lifelong member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church at North Ridge. In the 1960's he served the church as an Elder. He was a founding member of the Wilson Conservation Club, a member of the UAW Local #686, and a member of the American Legion, and V.F.W. Post #2535 in Lockport. Carl enjoyed beer, baseball (especially the Boston Red Sox), playing euchre, the Buffalo Bills, NASCAR racing and hunting with his brothers at their camp in Whitesville. He loved watching wildlife and all animals, especially his dog, Sable.Carl married Josephine "Jo" M. (Hillman) Ganshaw on July 7, 1952 in Tracey, MN. Jo sadly predeceased him a week ago on November 24th. He is survived by his children, Eric M. Ganshaw of the Town of Cambria, Grant C. (Deborah) Ganshaw of Tracey, CA, and Gail (Mark) Mittelstaedt of the Town of Cambria; his grandchildren, Kevin (Jennifer), Alan and John Cobb, Dean, Nicholas and Steven Ganshaw, and Tristen (Randy) Seal; his great-granddaughters, Alexis Seal and Krista Cobb; two brothers, William Ganshaw of Cape Cope, MA and Walter Ganshaw of the Town of Wilson; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by five brothers, Fred, Herman, John, Harold and Ernest Ganshaw; and four sisters, Anabell Freatman, Bertha Burns, Florence Jacobs and LaRene McDonough.Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville, on Friday from 5-8 PM. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 5th at 11:00 AM in St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church at North Ridge, 4169 Church Rd., Town of Cambria, with the Rev. Alexander Knowles officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094, or to St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church at North Ridge, 4169 Church Rd., Lockport, NY 14094. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online registry.
Published in the Greater Niagara Newspapers on 12/2/2009

Carl married HILLMAN, Josephine M on 7 Jul 1952 in Tracey, MN. Josephine (daughter of HILLMAN, Rudolph Albert Herman and KNEEPPEL, Ella Anna Florena) was born on 18 Nov 1928 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY; died on 24 Nov 2009 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lockport - Josephine "Jo" M. Ganshaw, age 81, a lifelong resident of the Town of Cambria, died Tuesday November 24, 2009 in Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, surrounded by her loving family. Jo was born November 18, 1928 in the Town of Cambria, the daughter of the late Rudolph and Ella (Kneeppel) Hillman. She was a graduate of Lockport High School and the Millard Fillmore School of Nursing. Jo married Carl "Kelly" F. Ganshaw on July 7, 1952 in Tracey, MN. She was a Registered Nurse, employed by Inter-Community Memorial Hospital in Newfane, from which she retired in 1974. Jo had also worked as an RN at Lockport Memorial Hospital, the former Ransomville General Hospital, and as a Niagara County Public Health Nurse. She was a former member of the Cambria Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary where she booked events, weddings, etc. She was a member of the St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church at North Ridge, and a member of the Millard Fillmore School of Nursing Alumni Association. Jo accompanied her Husband to the Clinton Bailey Market in Buffalo where they sold their vegetables from their family farm. During the 70's and 80's, Jo made and sold pies, chili sauce and other baked goods as well. She was very proud of the fact that she quit smoking after 50 years. She is survived by her husband, Carl; her children, Eric M. Ganshaw of the Town of Cambria, Grant C. (Deborah) Ganshaw of Tracey, CA, and Gail (Mark) Mittelstaedt, also of the Town of Cambria; her beloved grandchildren, Kevin (Jennifer), Alan, and John Cobb, Dean, Nicholas, and Steven Ganshaw, and Tristen (Randy) Seal; her great-granddaughters, Alexis Seal and Krista Cobb; two sisters, Marian Warlinski of Lockport, and Florence Will of Chelmsford, MA; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Melvina Claude and Dorothy Hillman; and four brothers, Elwood, Harry, Rudolph and Roger Hillman. Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville on Saturday from 4 - 8 PM. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, November 29, at 2:00 PM in St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church at North Ridge, 4169 Church Rd., Town of Cambria, with the Rev. Alexander Knowles officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church at North Ridge, 4169 Church Rd., Lockport, NY 14094 or to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for on-line registry.
Published in the Greater Niagara Newspapers on 11/26/2009

Herman + KOEPPEN, Rose. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rudolph married KNEEPPEL, Ella Anna Florena on 9 Aug 1911 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Ella (daughter of KNEEPPEL, August and PETER, Anna Christine Friederike) was born on 27 Apr 1895 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died on 28 Apr 1959 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]