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

Harold + STEBLEIN, Debra Jean. Debra (daughter of STEBLEIN, Joseph E and JOHNSTON, Carol Jean) was born on 16 Mar 1956 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 11 Dec 2016 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Debra J. Ganshaw, age 60 of Ransomville, died Sunday December 11, 2016 in Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston after a short illness.


Debbie was born March 16, 1956 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of Carol (Johnston) Steblein and the late Joseph Steblein. A lifelong resident, she was a 1974 graduate of Wilson High School and on May 21, 1976 she married Harold Ganshaw.


Debbie was the Market Manager for Coulter's Farm Market where she was employed for 14 years. Previously she had worked for many years at Luff's Greenhouses.




She loved gardening, her pets (especially her "grand dogs"), and the Buffalo Sabres. Debbie also enjoyed spending time with her family and her customers at the farm.


She is survived by her husband, Harold; her children, Trevor (Nicole) Ganshaw, Erin (Boyd) MacTavish, and Jeremy (Jessica) Ganshaw; her brothers, Karl (Anne), Joel, and John (Melissa) Steblein; and her mother in law, Elaine Edmiston.




Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville on Thursday, December 15, from 3 - 8 pm. Graveside services in North Ridge Cemetery will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a Charity of one's choice.

Notes:

Ernest H. Ganshaw, Jr., September 5, 2016 in Niagara Hospice House with his family at his side. Born on August 17, 1933 in the Town of Niagara, he is the son of the late Ernest H. and Helen (Britton) Ganshaw, Sr.
He attended local schools and worked the family farm then served in the Korean War in the Army in 1953 as a Demolition Expert honorably discharged in 1955. He worked for Allied Chemical in Wilson starting in 1956 retiring after 25 years he also worked for Hamilton and Clark in his spare time. Ernest met Karen Walker in 1963 and they married July 25, 1964. He loved CB radios, hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends, especially camp in Stuben County Town of Killbuck.
Surviving besides his wife is children, Harold (Debbie) Ganshaw of Wilson, Linda Johnson of Wrights Corners, Darin Ganshaw of Wilson and Ernest W. Ganshaw of Sanborn. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Ernest H. Ganshaw II; brother, Samuel (Ann) Ganshaw of Pennsylvania; and sister, Barbara Ganshaw.
Visitation will be on Friday from 4-8 PM in the Hamilton and Clark Funeral Home, 270 Young Street, Wilson, where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Niagara Hospice or Ransomville Free Methodist Church.
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Ernest married WALKER, Karen on 25 Jul 1964. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married JOHNSTON, Carol Jean on 29 Jan 1955. Carol (daughter of JOHNSTON, Harold and BOHNSTADT, Ella) was born on 16 May 1935 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 3 Mar 2023 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Carol Jean Steblein passed away March 3, 2023 after a short illness.  Born May 16, 1935 in Lockport she was the daughter of Harold and Ella (Bohnstadt) Johnston.  Carol worked for Harrison Radiator Division of GM in production, retiring in 1997 after 25 years.  She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Steblein, daughter Debra Ganshaw, and brother Calvin Johnston.
Carol is survived by her three sons, John (Melissa) Steblein of North Carolina, Karl (Anne) Steblein of Lockport, and Joel (Lori) Steblein of Arizona, also son-in-law Harold Ganshaw of Wilson, ten grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Carol was the heart of her family, devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a friend to many.  She was a talented cook and baker who loved hosting family gatherings.  Carol’s favorite hobbies were spending summer months gardening, shopping, and traveling.  Her travels included much of the continental U.S., Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, Europe, and the Caribbean.  She never remained idle and lived her life to the fullest.   She will certainly be missed by all.
Relatives and friends may call Thursday, March 16th from 4-7 PM in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport, where funeral services will be held Friday, March 17th at 10 AM.  Interment will be in North Ridge Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Carol Steblein’s name.  Visit pruddenandkandt.com.

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Niagara Gazette - 12/24/1954

TROTH ANNOUNCED- Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Steadman,
North Ridge Rd., Lockport, announce
the engagement of Mrs,
Steadman's daughter, Carol Jean
Johnston, to Joseph E. Steblein
Jr., son of Joseph E. Steblein Sr.
Transit Rd., South Lockport. The
wedding will be solemnized Jan.
29.

Ernest married BRITTON, Helen M on 13 Feb 1932 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY. Helen (daughter of BRITTON, Samuel Earl and LOCKNER, Philomena Teresa) was born on 26 Nov 1909 in PA; died in Feb 1989 in Barker, Town of Somerset, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 2/17/1932

WILSON TOWN LINE, Feb. 17-
A very happy occasion took place
on Saturday evening at which tune
Miss Helen M. Britton, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Britton of
Niagara Falls waa united to marriaga
to Ernest H. Ganshaw, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Herman J. Ganshaw
of this place at the M. E. parson
age in Wilson at 7 o'cock by the
Rev. Fay N.. Chapman.
The couple was attended by Mr.
and Mrs. Herbert O. Jacobs of Wilson;
Miss Lorenn Ganshaw and
James McDonough of Lockport,
Mrs. Jacobs and Mlas Ganshaw
being sisters of the groom. The
bride was prettily attired in a grey
traveling suit with hat to match
after the ceremony. The bridal
party motored to Lockport where a
wedding dinner was served at the
Park hotel, after which tha happy
couple left amid showers of rice
and good wishes for happiness to
their noma to Virginia.
Pre-nuptial events to honor of
Mr. and Mrs. Ganshaw were a dinner
given by Mr. and Mrs. William
Volls at their home to Buffalo on
Wednesday, and Mr. and Mrs.
Louis Pratt entertained at dinner
to their home on Thursday evening

William + BUNTZ, Ruth E. Ruth was born on 16 Jun 1918; died on 25 Nov 2003 in Penfield, Monroe County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ruth E.(Buntz) Walker
Ruth E. (Buntz) Walker, November 25,2003, age 85. Predeceased by her grandson, Jeffrey. Beloved mother of Peg (Herb) Pfuhl; loving grandmother of Daniel Pfuhl; several nieces an nephews. No calling hours. Her Memorial Service will be cerebrated December 12th at 7 PM at St. Martin Lutheran Church, 813 Bay Road, Webster. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may direct contributions to the American Cancer Society or charity of choice in her memory.

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Niagara Gazette - 9/23/1961

STEBLEIN- Joseph E. Sr.. Sept. 22.
1961, of 231 Church St., Lockport, N.Y.
Husband of Ruth E. (nee Claude);
father of Mrs. Samuel Duwe, Mrs.
Floyd Hetherly, Mrs. William Smith,
all of Lockport, Joseph' E. Stebleln
Jr., North Rldge, Miss Marsha Lake
at home, Mrs. Albert Mattucci,'Lockport,
Larry Lake, U.S. Air Force, and
the late Mrs. Ruth -Woodcock. Also
survived by 18 grandchildren, 4 sisters
and 2 brothers, Miss Lotta Stebleln,
Olean, N.Y.. Mrs. James Fox,
Medina, Mrs. John Barnwell, William
Steblein, Ralph Steblein and Mrs.
Charles Forness, all of ° Lockport.
Friends may call at the Gaul Funeral
Home Inc., 263 East Ave.; Lockport,
where the funeral will be held Monday
at 2 P.m. Interment will be In Cold
Springs Cemetery. Contributions may
be made to the American Heart Association
or the Lutheran Hour.

Joseph married DRIER, Edith A on 1 Sep 1917 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Edith (daughter of DRIER, John M and HUTH, Ernestine) was born in 1899 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 9 Dec 1933 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harold + BOHNSTADT, Ella. Ella and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]