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Obituary of Kenneth Earl Covel

Kenneth E. Covel went home to be with his savior on, August 30, 2019 in Buffalo General Medical Center.  Born July 19, 1936 in Lockport, he was the son of Earl and Olive (Bowen) Covel.  Kenneth graduated from Akron High School and continued his college education to receive a College Life Underwriters degree.  He served in the U.S. Army as a tank operator from 1955-1957 and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal.  Kenneth was an Office Manager at MetLife for 25 years and was the Co-owner and founder of Seaway Insurance in Gasport.  He enjoyed animals of all kinds and he was a volunteer with the Niagara County Sheriff Mounted Division.  He even rode during the Buffalo Bill’s Super Bowl era working crowd control.  Kenneth was a member of Rapids Seniors and an active member of the Rapids Bible Church where he drove the church bus for many years.  He also was a Free Mason and a proud 50 Gallon Blood Donor, as well as a Platelet Donor.  Kenneth was especially proud of his children and grandchildren and spent every moment he could with his wife and family. Kenneth was known for his love of hot rods and motorcycles. Most notably, as a member of the greatest generation, his faith in God, generous spirit, service to his country and having never met a stranger, endeared him to every person he encountered.
Kenneth is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Gail (Wilkerson) Covel; children Todd (Tammy) Covel and Wendy (Alan) Zbytek; grandchildren Christopher Covel, Tyler (Megan) Zbytek, Kelsey Covel, Kaylee (Seth) Goodier, and Shad Zbytek; also many beloved nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his beloved brothers, Alson, Franklyn, and Chester Covel. 
Relatives and friends may call Friday, September 6th from 6-8 PM in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 7th at 9 AM in Rapids Bible Church, 7209 Rapids Rd., Lockport.  Interment will be in Huskey Cemetery with military honors.  In Lieu of flowers, Memorials to the Rapids Bible Church would be appreciated by the family.  Visit pruddenandkandt.com.

Family/Spouse: WILKERSON, Gail. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. COVEL, Todd
2. COVEL, Wendy

Earle + BOWEN, Olive L. Olive (daughter of BOWEN, Frank and Adelia M) was born about Oct 1894 in New York; died on 8 Jun 1961 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/12/1961

COVEL - Funeral services for
Olive L. Covel were held Sunday,
June 11, 1961 at 2:30 P.M. from
The Gaul Funeral Home Inc., 263
East Ave. The Rev. James F.
Burdick and Rev. Byron Berry
officiated. The bearers were, Clifford
VanBuren; Gifford Dietz;
Clifford VanBuren;Albert Moss;
Edward VanBuren; and Donald
Roszman. Interment was in Chestnut
Ridge Cemetery.

ALSO

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/9/1961

COVEL - Olive L. Covel (nee
Bowen), of Rt. 5, Bowen Rd.,
Lockport died Thursday, June 8,
1961 at The Millard Fillmore Hospital.
She is survived by her husband,
Earle C. Covel. Four sons,
Alson J. Covd, Akron, NY.; B.
Franklin Covel, Town of Royalton;
Chester B. Covel, Akron;
and Kenneth E. Covel, at home,
Also ten grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. One brother,
Walter J. Bowen, Town of Lockport
Friends may call from 2-9
PM. at The Gaul Funeral Home
Inc., 263 East Ave. where the
funeral will be held Sunday afternoon
at 2:30 P.M. Interment
will be in Chestnut Ridge Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may
be made to the E.U.B. Church
Building Fund, Rapids, N.Y.

Frank married Adelia M about Feb 1881 in New York. Adelia was born in Mar 1859 in New York; died on 10 Mar 1930 in Rapids, Town of Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/12/1930

Mrs. Frank Bowen of South
Plains passed away Saturday.
March 10. at the home of her
daughter. Miss Mabel Bowen, of the
Rapids. She leaves to mourn her
loss besides her husband, two
daughters Mrs. Earle Covel, Miss
Olive Bowen, and one son, Walter
Bowen; also five grandchildren.

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Lockport NY Union Sun Jounal - 3/1/1921

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bowen of Carl
Road celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary
last Wednesday by entertaining
the Ladles' Aid Of the United
Brethren Church of the Rapids. There
was a large attendance, and Mr. and
Mrs. Bowen served a fine dinner and
the occasion was greatly enjoyed by
the guests.

William + BULLEN, Julia. Julia (daughter of BULLEN, Josiah and Phoebe) was born in Sep 1832 in New York; died on 23 Feb 1915 in Barker, Town of Somerset, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Medina NY Daily Register Journal - 2/23/1915

The death of Mrs. Julia Bowen, a
lifelong resident of the town of
Somerset, near County Line, occurred
this morning at eight o'clock at the
home of her son, Mr. Linus Bowen, of
Carmon road, aged 83 years.
Mrs. Bowen was the daughter of
Josiah and Phoebe Bullen, old pioneer
settlers who bought Tend from a land
company and built their home. In
those days, when going to the mill at
Lyndonville, Mr. Bullen would have
So mark the trees with an axe, so as
to be able to And his way back home.
Deceased was the mother of ten
children, aevea of whom are still living:
one son, Linus Bowen, of Cannon
road; and six daughters, Mrs. Hattip
Pierce, of Carman road, Mrs. Elma
Bruce, of Barker, Mrs. George Cooper,
of Lyndonville, Mrs. Charles Annis:
of Barker, Mrs. Adella Mudge, of
Lockport, and Mrs. Ward Smith, of
Medina. She is also survived by
eighteen grandchildren and thirteen
great grandchildren. Mrs. Hila Poler,
of this place, is a daughter-in-law of
the deceased.