Thomas + PROEFROCK, Sharon E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Louis + Elizabeth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Tonawanda News - 12/20/2010

TOWN OF WHEATFIELD - Francis H. Proefrock, age 89, of Tonawanda, died Monday, December 20, 2010 at Crestwood Nursing Home, after a long illness. Born in Tonawanda, he was the son of the late Henry and Myra (nee Sturmer) Proefrock and was an Army Air Corps Veteran of WWII. A lifelong resident of Tonawanda, Mr. Proefrock worked as a truck driver for Lawless Container Co. in North Tonawanda until retiring in 1988, and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, the B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 860 in North Tonawanda, and the American Legion, Tonawandas Post No. 264. He was the husband of the late Sally (nee Nowak) Proefrock, who died in 1987, and Jane (Betz) Proefrock, who died in 2009.

He is survived by his son, Ronald (Carole) Proefrock; and five daughters, Sharon Razzani, Barbara (Boyd) Ritchie, Joy (Michael) Bastine, Jacqueline (Neil) McGinty and Nancy (Robert) Pieper. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 4-8 PM today only (Tuesday) at the Hamp Funeral Home, Inc., 37 Adam Street at Seymour, Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM on Wednesday at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 150 Broad Street at Clinton Park in Tonawanda. Friends invited. Interment with Military Honors at White Chapel Memorial Park. If desired, memorials to the S.P.C.A. are preferred by the family.

Complete obituary, condolences and directions at www.hampfuneral.com.

Francis married SHAMROCK, Doris on 24 May 1941 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Doris (daughter of SHAMROCK, Arthur A and ZIEHM, Esther Emilie Anna) was born on 1 Sep 1921 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 23 Sep 2012 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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September 25, 2012
Doris M. Papoi

The Tonawanda News

NORTH TONAWANDA — Doris M. (Shamrock) Papoi entered into rest on September 23, 2012, at age 91. Doris is predeceased by her beloved husband, Joseph; her cherished daughter, Donna; great-grandson, Jason; her brother and sister-in-law, Art "Sonny" and Louise Shamrock; and her parents, Arthur and Esther Shamrock. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Vince Pearson; her grandchildren, David (Cindy) Pearson, Scott (Christine) Madole, Jennifer Madole, Deanna (Kirk) Vincent; great-grandchildren, Meagan, Justin, Nicholas, Matthew, Nathan, Nick, John and James; great-great-grandchildren, Kamryn and Aviana; nephew, Mike (Joan) Shamrock; and great-nephew, Michael (Amanda) Shamrock.

Doris was born in and lived nearly her entire life in North Tonawanda. She moved to the Rochester area two years ago to be near family. Doris was a lifelong member of Grace Lutheran Church, and many people who knew Doris will remember her from her days at The Sample Department Store on Payne Avenue, where she worked for 20 years.

With an amazing sense of humor, quick wit and kind heart, Doris could talk to anyone, anywhere at any time and place. She would often fondly recall stories from her days working at the Wurlitzer Factory on Niagara Falls Boulevard and Poppy sales with her girlfriends during World War II. She was a joy and inspiration to her family, friends, and all who knew her. She will be greatly missed.

Calling hours are on Thursday from 3-7 PM at John O. Roth Funeral Home, 25 William St., Tonawanda. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 10 AM at Grace Lutheran Church, corner of Payne Ave. and Robinson St., North Tonawanda, followed by a burial at Acacia Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Lung Association.

Visit www.tonawanda-news.com/obituaries for online guest register.

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Niagara Gazette - 6/3/1941

NORTH TONAWANDA — The
marriage of Doris Marie 8hamrock,
daughter of Mrs. Thomas Lewis, of
Rule road, and Francis H. Proefrock,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Proefrock,
of Payne avenue, was solemnlred
Saturday, May 24, at 9:30
o'clock, at the parsonage of St,
Prancls church. Rev. Father Welsmantel
officiating. The attendants
were Miss Shirley Shamrock, cousin
of the bride, who acted as bridesmaid,
and Mr. Warren Proefrock,
who was his brother's best man.
The bride wore a white dress with
blue Jacket and white accessories
and a corsage of bride roses. Miss
Shamrock wore a similar dress with
yellow Jacket and white accessories,
with a corsage of yellow roses.
In the evening.- Mr. and Mrs.
j Thomas Lewis entertained at a va-
I rlety shower In their honor. Cards
-yer^-a-ff^hirr nf the evening, with
prizes awarded to Mrs. William
Sloeckel. Mr. Edwin Schroeder, Mrs.
Edna Kyler, Mrs. Joe Meyers, Mr.
Frank Luescher, Mrs. Ray Olskey,
Mrs. Minnie Anderson, Miss Beulah
Franks, Mr. Clifford Holmes, Mrs.
Charles Stoeckel. Mrs. Esther Lindaman
and Mr. Ray Knapp, with a
guest prize to the bride.
Luncheon was served to 72 guests.
Decorations featured a wedding cake
in the shape of a bell decorated
with silver leaves and a bride and
bridegroom' also bouquets of Per-
dian lilacs and iris. Favors were
little silver and white cups filled
with candy hearts. the bride re-
ceived numerous and beautiful gifts.
Later the bride and bridegroom
left for Watkins Glen and Thousand
Islands and will return by way of
the Adirondacks. Upon the re-
turn the couple will be at home in
River road.
On Saturday evening, May 17,
Mrs. Ether Lindaman, Mrs. Joseph
Meyers and Mrs. Roland Shamrock
entertained at a red and white
kitchen and pantry shower at mrs.
Shamrock's home, in Geneva street,
and on Saturday, May 31, Mrs. Lee
Morgan and Mrs. George McMullen
entertained for the bride at a linen
and personal shower at Mrs. Mor-
gan's home, 1155 West avenue, Buf-
falo.

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25 October 1943 Tonawanda News
Henry W. Proefrock
Henry W. Proefrock, 59, died this morning in the Niagara County sanitarium.
Born in the town of Wheatfield he had resided in this vicinity all his life.
He leaves his wife, Myra M., nee Stermer; three sons, Duane and Francis of
Tonawanda and Pvt. H. Warren Proefrock of Camp McCain, Miss.; a daughter,
Mrs. Raymond Schmidt of Tonawanda; six grandchildren, five brothers, Fred of
Alexander, N.Y., William, Edward and Arnold of North Tonawanda and Walter of
North Ridge, and three sisters, Mrs. Emma Mills, Mrs. Edward Manth and Mrs.
Edwin Frech of North Tonawanda. Rites will be held Thursday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Schmidt, 39 Virginia
street.

Henry married STURMER, Myra E about 1912. Myra (daughter of STERMER, Herman and Barbara) was born on 3 Jul 1886 in New York; died on 1 Mar 1981 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary from Tonawanda News
Monday, March 2, 1981
PROEFROCK - Myra M. Proefrock, 93, of North Tonawanda, N.Y., Sunday (March 1, 1981) after a long illness. A lifelong resident of the Tonawnadas, she was the wife of the late Henry W. Proefrock. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Geraldine) Schmidt of Tonawanda, and three sons, Duane (Mary) Proefrock of Tonawanda, H. Warren (Joe) (Gertrude) Proefrock and Francis (Sally) Proefrock, both of North Tonawanda, also surviving are fifteen grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. The family will be present from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at the Hamp Funeral Home, Inc., Adam and Seymour Sts., Tonawanda, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Sergius. O.S.B., officiating. Interment in White Chapel Cemetery.

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Niagara Gazette

NORTH TONAWANDA - Arthur
Shamrock, 74, of 126 Hagan
Ave., stricken ill at his home
during the night, was pronounced
dead on arrival at
DeGraff Memorial Hospital today
(Nov. 19, 1970).

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until noon and from 2 to 4 and
7 to 9 p.m. today and Friday at
the Brunncr Funeral Home. The
service will be conducted at
1:30 p.m. Saturday at Grace
Lutheran Church, the Rev. E.
Werner Weinreich will officiate.
Burial will be in Acacia Park

Niagara Gazette - 11/19/1970

NORTH TONAWANDA •'— Arthur
Shamrock, 74, of 126 Hagan
Ave., stricken ill at his home
during the night, was pronounced
dead on arrival at
DeGraff Memorial Hospital today
(Nov. 19. 1970).
He was a lifelong resident of
this city, a retired employe in
the city's Department of Public
Works and a member of
Grace Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife,
the former Esther E. Ziehm; a
daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Doris)
Papoi; a son. Arthur Shamrock
Jr., both of this city; two sisters.
Mrs. Rose Orga and Mrs.
Laura Harkness, both of Baltimore,
Md.; three grandchildren.
two great-grandchildren uni
several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Saturday
until noon and from 2 to 4 and
7 to 9 p.m. today and Friday at
the Brunner Funeral Home. The
service will be conducted at
1:30 p.m. Saturday at Grace
Lutheran Church. The Rev. E.
Werner Weinreich will officiate.
Burial will be in Acacia Park
Cemetery.

Arthur married ZIEHM, Esther Emilie Anna on 24 Jun 1917 in Niagara County, NY. Esther (daughter of ZIEHM, Gustav and BALZER, Helen Amelia) was born on 23 Sep 1899 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 10 May 2000 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]