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

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

Dale married RIMER, Linda Sue [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS — Sterling Arthur Eichelberger, of Niagara Falls, died on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, following a brief illness. He was 92. Born in Lock Haven, PA, on May 25, 1918, he was the son of the late Lester Rexford and Mary (DeBall) Eichelberger. His family moved to Niagara Falls in 1921. He and Elizabeth E. (Schmitt) Eichelberger were married October 3, 1943, in Niagara Falls, NY, and made their home in the Town of Niagara. Mr. Eichelberger worked as conductor/brakeman on the New York Central Railroad, later Con Rail for 38 years, retiring in 1979. He became a member of Niagara Presbyterian Church in 1948 and was an ordained Elder, trustee, choir member and maintenance custodian. He was a member of Masonic Lodge F. &A.M. Lodge #132 since 1956, and an honorary member of Niagara Falls Chapter #582 OES. He was twice past President. Master of Ceremonies and now honorary member of the Retired Men's Service Club of the Niagara Frontier and sang in its chorus since 1979. He was past President and treasurer and past trip and tour director of Niagara Falls Chapter #283, AARP, in Niagara Falls. He also was a past director of the Lewiston Larks. He was program and trip director for the 50+ (Plus) Club Meeting at Niagara Presbyterian Church, director of Niagara Songsters, member and tour Director for St. James United Methodist Church Seniors, a member of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program and volunteer for the Festival of Lights and its Auction. He served as Master of Niagara Masonic Lodge F. &A.M. 132 from 2003-2004. He received an award for outstanding contributions to Niagara County (1992), the Tops Good Neighbor Award in 1993, the Dedicated Service Award from the Masonic Order of New York State in 1994, and the Los Johnson Memorial Award in 1999. His hobbies were woodworking, Model railroading and traveling. Mr. Eichelberger is survived by a daughter, Carolyn L. Wogan (Ted) of Indiana; two sons, Gary L. (Jean) Eichelberger of Marcellus, NY and Dale S. Eichelberger (Linda) of Strykersville, NY; and a sister, Violet A. Snyder; six grandchildren, Karen Pitoniak, Gregory Eichelberger, Lloyd R. Cadwallader, Valerie Mace, Renea Lack and Angela Rose; great-grandchildren, Sara Mace, Dennis Mace, Matalin Mace, Sophie Cadwallader, David, Emily and Michael Pitoniak, Kaleigh and Cody Lauck. He was predeceased by his sister, Leola Zerbe. Friends may call Thursday from 4-8 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, where Masonic services will be held Thursday at 7 PM. Funeral services will be held Friday 11 AM in Niagara Presbyterian Church, Military and Lockport Roads, Town of Niagara. The interment will be in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, memorials, if desired, may be made to Niagara Presbyterian Church or to a charity of one's choice. Visit www.lanefuneralhome.com.

Sterling married SCHMITT, Elizabeth Emily on 3 Oct 1943 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Elizabeth (daughter of SCHMITT, Tobias W and BAILEY, Clara A) was born on 17 Nov 1924 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lester married BERRY, Mary DeBall about 1912. Mary was born about 1891 in PA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette

A native of the Town of
agara, Tobias W. Schmitt, 78,
of 2525 Transit Road, Newfane,
and formerly of Military Road,
Town of Niagara, died today
(Oct. 17,1968) in Meyer Memorial
Hospital, Buffalo, after a
lengthy illness.
Mr. Schmitt owned a farm on
Military Road until his retirement
15 years ago, when he
moved to Newfane.
He is survived by a daughter,
Mrs. Sterling Eichelberger of
the Town of Niagara, and by a
son, Raymond Schmitt of Apple
ton. Also surviving are a brother,
Daniel Schmitt of Lockport,
and two sisters, Mrs. Evan
(Emily) Zavitcz of Buffalo and
Mrs. Harold (Mary) Reist
Angola.
Funeral seryices will be held
at the Rhoney Funeral Home at
a time to be announced. The
Rev. William J. Devine, pastor
of Niagara United Presbyterian
Church, will officiate. Burial
will be to North Ridge Cemetery.
Friends may call after 7 p.m.
today and from 2 to 5 and 7 to
9 p.m. thereafter,

Tobias married BAILEY, Clara A on 21 Sep 1921. Clara (daughter of BAILEY, Henry Isaac and COTTON, Sylvia Elizabeth) was born on 28 Aug 1890 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 28 Nov 1959 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY; was buried in North Ridge Cemetery, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 11/29/1959

Mrs. Clara A. Schmitt, 69,
of 3424 Transit Rd.,. Newfane,
died Saturday (Nov 28,
1959) at Inter Community
Memorial Hospital after a
lengthy illness.
A native-of Buffalo, she
lived in the Town of Niaga
r a for 30 years before moving
to* Newf ahe two years
ago.
A member of the Woman's
Organization of Niagara
United Presbyterian Church,
she was organist and pianist
of the c h u r c h since its
founding more than 20 years
ago.
Mrs. Schmitt was also a
members of the Ladies Rural
Club.
She is survived by her
husband, Tobias Schmitt; a
daughter, Mrs. S t e r l i n g
Eichelberger, Town of Niagara;
one son, R a y m o nd
Schmitt, Appleton, and one
brother, Oliver Bailey, East
Aurora.
She also is survived by
nine grandchildren.
Funeral services will be
conducted at the Rhoney
Fimeral Home at 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday and at 1 p.m. at
Niagara United Presbyterian
Church by the Rev. William
J. Devine.
Burial will be in North
Ridge Cemetery.