Family/Spouse: FEHRMAN, Russell. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. FEHRMAN, Mitchell

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Posted: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 12:21 pm


Roy Nelson Vance, Jr., of Getzville, died on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 in Beachwood Continuing Care. He was 88. He was born in Niagara Falls on November 5, 1925, the son of Roy N. and Katherine (Hall) Vance, Sr.

A graduate of Niagara Falls High School, he attended RCA School of Technology in New York, NY and served in the US Army during World War II. He was employed as a department superintendent at Union Carbide Corp. in Niagara Falls where he worked for 37 years, retiring in 1982. He was predeceased by his first wife, Maxine Lightner, in March of 1986.

Roy lived a full and rich life. He traveled extensively having been to all 50 states and many countries. He believed in serving his community. He was a Boy Scout leader for many years and was a member of the Order of the Arrow. For over 25 years he was a volunteer for the American Red Cross, first as a blood donor and also transported blood to local hospitals in Western New York. He volunteered as a driver for the North Tonawanda Meals on Wheels for over 25 years. For many years he was an active member of St. Marks Episcopal Church, North Tonawanda and for the past 27 years with Riverside Presbyterian Church, Niagara Falls, serving in many capacities.

He is survived by his wife, Catherine (Gunderson) Farrell Vance; a daughter, Melinda (Russ) Fehrman; a son, Matthew Vance, both of Coshocton, OH; step-children, Dr. James (Katherine) Farrell of Skaneateles, NY, David (MaryBeth) Farrell of Florham Park, NJ and Richard (Angie) Farrell of Penfield, NY; a niece, Catherine (Bill) Backlund of New Wilmington, PA; a cousin, Shirley Chynoweth of Getzville; blessed with many grandchildren whom he delighted spending time with, Leslie (Kyle) Ridenbaugh and Mitchell Fehrman, both of Coshocton, OH; Sarah (Miles) Lauchli of Longmont, CO, Lindsey Farrell and Daniel Farrell, both of NY, NY, Ryan, Sean and Kelsey Farrell of Skaneateles, NY, Caitlin, Megan and Kelly, all of Penfield, NY.

There will be no prior visitation. Memorial services will be celebrated on Saturday at 2 PM in Riverside Presbyterian Church, 815-84th Street, Niagara Falls, NY. Interment will be private in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the church or to North Tonawanda Meals on Wheels, 100 Ridge Road, North Tonawanda, NY 14120. The LANE FUNERAL HOME, Inc., is handling the arrangements.

Roy + LIGHTNER, Maxine. Maxine was born about 1923; died on 31 Mar 1986 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 4/2/1986

VANCE - Maxine L. Vance, 63, of
North Tonawanda, Monday (March
31,1986). Mrs. Vance was a member
of St. Marks Episcopal Church, executive
member of the Red Cross
and a member of St. Marks Altar
Guild.
She is survived by her husband,
Mr. Roy N. Vance, Jr. of North
Tonawanda; one son, Mr. Matthew
Vance of Long Mont, Colorado; one
daughter, Mrs. Russell (Melinda)
Fehrman of Coshocton, Ohio; one
sister, Mrs. Hiram (Betty) Waite;
one niece, Mrs. William (Catherine)
Backlund and one granddaughter,
Miss Leslie Fehrman.
Friends may call at the Wattengel
Funeral Home, Inc., 307 Oliver St.,
Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday
2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services
will be held at St. Marks Episcopal
Church on Friday at 10:00 a.m. The
Rev. Albert S. Sam officiating. Interment
Niagara Falls Memorial
Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials
may be made to St. Marks Episcopal
Church.

Roy married DENNIS, Katherine on 14 Jun 1920 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Katherine was born on 17 Jul 1898; died in Jan 1968 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 6/15/1920

A very pretty wedding took place
yesterday morning at 10:30 o'clock
In St. Peter's Episcopal church when
Miss Katherine Dennis of Thirteenth
street and' Roy N. Vance of Main
street were united In marriage by
the Rev. Philip W. Mosher.
The bride wore a becoming suit of
navy blue serge with taffeta hat to
match and carried pink roses. Miss
Lillian House of Williamsport-. P A .
as bridesmaid also wore a navy blue
suit with a black picture hat and
carried roses and sweet peas. Clarence
Leonard of La Salle attended
the groom. The wedding march from
Lohengrln was played br Miss Marjorle
Mitchell.
After a trip to Algonquln Park.
Canada. Mr and Mrs Vance will re-
side at No. 101 Main street.
Among the guests from out-of town
besides Miss House was Mrs
John Huff of Renova, Pa. Mr. And
Vance were the recipients of many
beautiful gifts.