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Charles H. Rolfe, 62, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on November 16, 1953 he was the son of the late Charles and Frances (Gresart) Rolfe. Charles worked for Hebeler LLC as a fabricator and he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.


He is survived by his children, Cathy, Chuckie, James and Cody Rolfe; eight siblings, Sharon Rolfe, Rhonda Kneener, Michael(Wendy), Paul(Krissia), Donald, David, Frank Rolfe and Monia Earl; ex-wife Marjorie Tatroe and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his sister, Charlene Hartman.


Friends may call Tuesday, June 7th from 10 AM-1 PM at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC., 319 24th Street, cor of Welch Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin at 12:30 PM with Rev. Charles Lamb officiating. Burial following in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. In Lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

Charles + TATROE, Marjorie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married GRESART, Frances in May 1947 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. Frances (daughter of GRESART, Herman C and BRIGGS, Frances A) was born on 2 Aug 1928 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 7 Mar 2013 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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March 8, 2013
Frances Rolfe

Niagara Gazette

LEWISTON — Frances (nee Gresart) Rolfe, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2013 in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY. Born on August 2, 1928 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Frances (Briggs) Gresart.

Mrs. Rolfe was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY and attended local schools. On November 25, 1947, Frances married Charles Rolfe in Lewiston, NY. He predeceased her on November 18, 1979. She was a loving person who had a big heart. Mrs. Rolfe would always lend a helping hand and put others first. Frances enjoyed bowling and crocheting. Above all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Rolfe is survived by nine children, Sharon Rolfe of Nevada, Rhonda Kneener of Lockport, NY, Charles Rolfe of Niagara Falls, NY, Michael (Wendy) Rolfe of Niagara Falls, NY, Paul (Krissia) Rolfe of Ransomville, NY, Donald Rolfe of Lockport, NY, David Rolfe of Lockport, NY, Frank Rolfe of Niagara Falls, NY, and Monia Earl of Texas, and was predeceased by one daughter, Charlene Hartman. Frances is also survived by 21 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one sister, Joan Gresart of Lockport, NY, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, husband and daughter, she was also predeceased by one grandson, Brian Rolfe; one sister, Betty Lane and one brother, Herman Gresart.

There will be no prior visitation. A private graveside committal service will be held in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Western New York, 2805 Wehrle Drive, Ste. 6, Williamsville, NY 14221, or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were entrusted to OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (297-9007).

To leave a personal message for the family, please visit www.ottoredanz.com and

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Niagara Gazette - 7/28//1959

Herman Rolfe
Dies at 81
Herman Dana Rolfe, 81, of
Model City, died Monday (July
27, 1959) in Memorial Hospital,
where he had been a patient
for five weeks. He had been
in ill health for some time
prior to hospitalization.
A native of Homestead, Pa.,
he had lived in Union Springs,
N.Y., before moving to Lew-
Iston in 1939., He had lived in
and around Lewlston since that
time.
Survivors include his wife,
Mrs, Bessie Rolfe, Model City;
four sons, Irven Rolfe, Model
City; Donald-Rolfe, Bradford,
Pa., and Edward and Charles
Rolfe, both of Niagara Falls;
three daughters, Mrs. William
Piper and Mrs. Axel Nelson,
both of Lewlston, and Mrs.
Roger Mack, Pekln; 25 grandchildren
and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted
at 2 p.m. Thursday at
the Rhoney Funeral Home by
the Rev. Elvin J. Riemer,
pastor of St, John Lutheran
Church, Youngstown. Burial
will be in Memorial Park
Cemetery.

Herman married ROBINSON, Betsy E about 1912. Betsy (daughter of ROBINSON, Bennett R and Mary J) was born on 11 May 1894 in New York; died in Jun 1978 in Model City, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Herman married BRIGGS, Frances A on 3 Dec 1926 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Frances (daughter of BRIGGS, George Franklin and PHIPPS, Etta L) was born on 9 Dec 1905 in New York; died on 15 Sep 1988 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 12/7/1926

The marriage of Miss Frances
Brlggs and Herman G. Gresart, Jr.,
both of this city, was solemnized at
the rectory of the Epiphany church
Friday, at 12:30 o'clock, by the Rev.
D. H. Weeks. Mr, and Mrs. Gresart
will reside in Ashland avenue.