Robert + Jeanne. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lester married HOFFMAN, Elizabeth on 14 Feb 1953 in Orangeport, Orleans County, NY. Elizabeth (daughter of HOFFMAN, George and RECOR, Marion) was born on 23 Jun 1935 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 11 Jul 2022 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(Sanborn)  Elizabeth “Betty” Bobzien age 87, passed away July 11, 2022 at Elderwood of Wheatfield surrounded by her loving family.  She was born June 23, 1935 in Niagara Falls, a daughter of the late George and Marion (Recor) Hoffman.
Betty loved to sew and was a member of the sit, sip and sew at the Pendleton United Methodist Church.  In her younger years, she was a member of the Shawnee Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.  Betty’s biggest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband L. Herbert; infant son Herbert; granddaughter Yvonne Conert; sisters Irma Hall, Renee Weatherall; brother Michael Hoffman.
She is survived by her children Myron (Linda) Bobzien, Robert Bobzien, Debra (Chris) King, Darlene (Thomas) Kiley; 12 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother George (Marge) Hoffman; sister Sharon Podgers as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends at the Sherrie Bream Funeral Home, 4521 Main St., Gasport, Friday July 15th 11:00am-1:00pm where her Funeral Service will follow at 1:00pm.  Burial will be in Orangeport Union Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Mount View Assisted Living Facility, Resident Council Fund, 5465 Upper Mountain Rd., Lockport NY 14094.  Her family would like to thank the staff of Mount View and Elderwood Wheatfield Memory Unit for the wonderful care given to Betty.

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 2/17/1953

A bridal gown of traditional white satin was the choice of
Miss Elizabeth Hoffman.daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hoff
man. of West Jackson Street, for her marriage to L Herbert
Bob/jen. son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Bobzien of Dale Road, Gasport,
Saturday afternoon at Orangeport Christian Church.
The Rev. Elton Schwinger. pas-
tor, performed the ceremony in
front of the altar banked with
white gladioli, snapdragons, palms,
and ferns. Mr. Hoffman gave his
daughter in marriage.
The bride's gown was fashioned
with a fitted bodice, and bouffant
skirt with cathedral-length tram.
liar finger-tip veil of silk illusion
was held by a satin cap embroidered
with seed pearls a nd
rhlnestones. and she carried a
bouquet of white rosebuds w i th
White satin streamers.
ATTENDANTS' GOWNS
The maid of honor, alias Noreen
Hoffman, sister of the bride, wore
a gown of yellow taffeta and nylon
net, with a matching headband
trimmed with pearls. Her bouquet
was made up of pink rosea.
Miss Laura Lee Bobsien and
Mrs. Patricia Pearson of Gasport,
wera bridesmaids and ware a ttlred
In gowns of aqua, with lace
bodice and nylon net skirts. Their
matching headbands were trimmed
with pearls and they carried bou-
quets of yellow roses.
William Pearson Jr., acted as
best man. and the ushers were
Marvin and Norman Pearson of
Gasport.
BRIDAL MUSIC
"Because" sad "O Perteet
Leva" was sung by Mrs. Jesse
Gifford. accompanied by Mr,
Stanley Pease at the organ.
Hoffman wore a navy and gray
dress, with gray acessorles and a
corsage of yellow roses. Mrs. Bob-
zien wore a black gown with powder
blue hat and gloves, and a
corsage of yellow roses.
A reception to 131 was held in
the church dining room with 14
sensed at the bridal table, which
waa decorated with white candles
and roses.
WEDDING TRIP
For traveling, the bride wore a
cream-colored suit. Following the
recaption, the couple left for a trip
to Syracuse and Albany.
Out-of-town guests were from
Niagara Falls, Buffalo and Camdan.
The bride attended L o c k p o r t
High School, and the bridegroom
attended Hartland High School and
Alfred School of Rural Engineer-
ing.
Prior to her wedding, the bride
was entertained at showers given
by the Misses Sandra Moore, Nor-
een Hoffman, Linda Weaver and
the Golden Rule Class. The re-
hearsal party was given by the
bridegroom's mother.

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 2/11/1978

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert
Bobzien of 6130 Shawnee
Road, Sanborn, will
celebrate their silver
anniversary tomorrow at
an open house from 1 to 5
p.m. at the Shawnee
Volunteer Fire Company
Recreation Hall, 3747
Lockport Road, Sanborn.
They were married
Feb. 14, 1953, at the
Orangeport United
Church of Christ. Mrs.
Raymond Weatherall, the
former Norma Hoffman,
of Gasport, was maid of
honor and the
bridesmaids were Laura
Lee Bobzien Lymn and
Patricia Pearson.
William Pearson of
Gasport, and Melvin and
Norman Pearson at-
tended the bridegroom.
The open house is being
hosted by the couples'
four children, Myron,
Robert, Debra and
Darlene Bobzien.

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Niagara Gazette - 11/1969

L. P. Bobzien
Dies at 65
Gazette Lockport Bureau
GASPORT — Lester P. Bobzien,
65, of 3952 Dale Road,
Gasport, died Wednesday (Nov.
5, 1969) at. Buffalo General
Hospital.
A retired farmer, he had
been a salesman for the De
Kalb Seed Co.
Amember of the Orangeport
United Church of Christ, he had
served as a trustee and a
member of the Farm Bureau
and the Niagara County Extension
Service.
His wife Thelma Weaver Bobzien,
survives him.
Also surviving are a daughter,
Mrs. John R. Lyman Jr.
of Youngstown; a son, Herbert
Bobzien-of Gasport; three sisters,
Mrs. Ruth Adams of Bradenton,
Fl'a., and Mrs. Neva
Mayer and Mrs. Seva Mayer,
both of Newfane; a brother,
Burdelte Bobzien of California
and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at the
Bream Funeral Home, Main
Street, Gasport, this evening
from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Services will be conducted at
Orangeport United, Church of
Christ Saturday at 2 p.m.
Memorials to the Orangeport
United Church of Christ or the
cancer fund Will be acceptable
as tributes.
Burial will be in Orangeport
Cemetery.

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 11/6/1969

BOBZIEN - Lester P., 3952,
Dale Rd Gasport, N.Y. passed
away Nov. 5. 1969 at Buffalo
General Hospital. He is surviv
ed by his wife. Thelma, one
daughter and one son, Mrs.
John R. Lyman Jr. (Carol Lee)
of Youngstown, N.Y. and Herbert
Bobzien of Gasport, three
°sisters and one brother," Mrs.
Ruth Adams of Bradenton, Fla..
Mrs. Neva Mayer and Mrs.
Ceva Mayer, both of Newfane,
Burdette Bobzien of California
and e i g h t grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Bream
Funeral Home, Main St., Gas-
port on Thursday 7-9 p.m. and
Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral
services will be held at the Or-
angeport United church of
Christ Saturday, Nove. 8, 1969
at 2:00 p.m. Rev. George Paboo-
jian will officiate. Interment
will be in Orangeport Cemetery.
If desired memorials may be
made to the Orangeport United
Church of Christ or to the Can-
cer Fund.

Lester married WEAVER, Thelma on 17 Nov 1928 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Thelma (daughter of WEAVER, Eric B and Laura) was born about 1908 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 11/20/1928

A very pretty wedding was solemnized
at 3:30 o clock on Saturday afternoon
at the Church of Christ Disciples, when
Miss Thclma Weaver, daughter of Mrs.
Laura Weaver of this city became the
bride of Lester Bobzien. son of Mr. and
Mrs. William Bobzien of Burt. N. Y.
The ceremony was performed by the
Reverend Z. E. Bates. The church
was beautifully decorated with palms
and chrysanthemums. Mrs. Myron J.
Schadc sang "At Dawning." Just before
the ceremony accompanied by Mrs.
Banks who also played the wedding
march.
The bride, who was given in marriage
by her cousin Myron Schadc.
looked lovely In a wedding gown of
white crepe-back satin. The skirt
was made of bouffant styk with uneven
hemline and was trimmed with chantilly
lace and pearls. Her tulle veil was
arranged cap-style and' was caught
with orange blossoms. She carried a
shower bouquet of lillles of the valley
and bridal roses. The bride's sister.
Miss Lorene Weaver, acted as bridesmaid.
She was gowned in powder blue
georgette with hat to match and carried
an arm bouquet of chrysanthemums.
Leonard Bradt. Jr.. acted as best
man and the ushers were Burdettc Bob-
zien and Myron Weaver.
Immediately following the ceremony
a reception for fifty guests was held at
tho home of the bride.
After a motor trip to Washington.
Philadelphia ond New York. Mr. and
Mrs. Bobzien will reside at Burt. N. Y.
Among those who entertained at prenuptial
affairs were: Mrs. Harry
Davis. Miss Myrtle Vedder. and the
Loyal Daughters' Class of the church
of Christ, each with variety showers:
the Girls' Sewing club with a personal
shower, and Mrs. Richard Willis and
Mrs. Jerald McCollum with a Rose
Marie shower.
Guests were present, from Ransomville,
Lockport, Little Valley. Youngstown.
Sanborn. Buffalo. Confer. Burt
Newfane and Tonawanda.

George + RECOR, Marion. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]