Family/Spouse: PARKER, Jake. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert + PFOHL, Donna Marie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MELVIN H. PFOHL, age 86 of Niagara Falls, NY, was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, March 28, 2020 in Mount St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on October 16, 1933, son of Martin and Viola Pfohl.
Melvin graduated from Wilson High School in 1951. He served in the United States Army and served in the Korean War. He loved his family and was an avid hunter and gardener. Melvin was a very active member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, in Sanborn, where he served in various leadership positions over the years.
Melvin is predeceased by his loving wife, Elaine Pfohl, of 60 years. He is survived by his three children, Donna (Robert) Knights of Penfield, NY, Barbara Walck (Mark Lindauer) of Sanborn, NY, and Gary (Karen) Pfohl of Asheboro, NC; four grandchildren, Lindsey Knights (Mark Janzen), Laura Knights (Jake Parker), Megan (Peter) Fendt, and Jenna (Kevin) Hanes, and a future great-granddaughter. Also survived by his three siblings, Marilyn (late Ben) Cornelius, Delbert (Joann) Pfohl, and Lorraine (Larry) Steingasser; and several nieces and nephews.
Due to the current situation, a memorial service will be held at a later time. The family kindly asks in lieu of flowers, any memorials be made in Melvin's name to St. Peter's Church or School. There will be a private interment in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield, NY. Arrangements have been made through the DuBois Funeral Home.

Melvin married DEVANTIER, Elaine Janet in Jun 1957 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Elaine (daughter of DEVANTIER, William Johannes and WALCK, Frances Edna Adele) was born on 14 Feb 1938 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY; died on 1 Nov 2017 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Elaine J. Pfohl, age 79 of Niagara Falls, NY, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, November 11, 2017, in Niagara Hospice House, Town of Lockport, NY. Born in Town of Niagara, NY on February 14, 1938, daughter of the late William and Frances (Walck) DeVantier. 
Elaine was a homemaker who loved taking care of her family and her flowers. She was a very active member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, in Sanborn, where she loved singing hymns.
Elaine is survived by her loving husband, Melvin, of 60 years; three children, Donna (Robert) Knights of Penfield, NY, Barbara Walck of Sanborn, NY, and Gary (Karen) Pfohl of Asheboro, NC; four grandchildren, Lindsey Knights, Laura Knights, Megan (Peter) Fendt, and Jenna Walck. She is survived by her sister, Virginia DeVantier and predeceased by her sister, Mabel Beutel. 
Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Monday (November 13) from 4-8 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Thomas Thorstad, in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 6167 Walmore Road, Sanborn, NY on Tuesday (November 14) at 11:00 am. The family kindly asks that in lieu of flowers, any memorials be made in Elaine’s name to St. Peter’s Church or School. 
Interment in St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield, NY.

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Niagara Gazette - Feb 1957

Mr. and Mrs. William J. DeVantier, Lockport
Rd., announce the engagement of their daughter,
Elaine Jeanette, to Melvin H. Pfohl, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Martin Pfohl, Sanborn.
Miss DeVantier is a graduate of Niagara
Falls High School. Mr. Pfohl graduated from
Wilson High School.

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - December 31, 1992
Martin F. Pfohl, 88, a retired employee of the former Dobbie Foundry, died Wednesday (Dec. 30, 1992) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston.
Born in Sanborn, Pfohl worked at the foundry in Niagara Falls for 43 years, retiring in 1966.
On Feb. 9, he and his wife, the former Viola E. Walck of
Fairchild Manor in Lewiston, celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary.
He was a member of St. Paul Calvary Lutheran Church in Niagara Falls, where he was once an elder. He lived on Saunders Settlement Road.
Besides his wife, Pfohl is survived by two sons, Melvin of Niagara Falls and Delbert; two daughters, Marilyn Cornelius of Wellsville and Lorraine Steingasser; a sister, Edna Wienke; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6168 Walmore Road. Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield
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Niagara Falls Gazette
Martin F. Pfohl
Sanborn native was former church elder
SANBORN - Martin F. Pfohl, _ 88, of Saunders Settlement Road died Wednesday (Dec. 30, 1992) at Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston.
The native of Sanborn was born on Feb. 20, 1904, to Albert and Ida (Haseley) Pfohl. He worked at the former Dobbie Foundry in Niagara Falls for 43 years. He retired in 1966.
Pfohl was a member of St. Paul Calvary Lutheran Church in Niagara Falls, where he was once an elder of the church. On Feb. 9, 1992 he and his wife, Viola E. Walck Pfohl of Fairchild Manor, Lewiston celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Melvin Pfohl of Niagara Falls and Delbert Pfohl of Sanborn; two daughters, Marilyn Cornelius of Wellsville, and Lorraine Steingasser of Sanborn; a sister, Edna Wienke of Sanborn; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Albert Pfuhl. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 P.M. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Friday at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, Bergholz. The Rev. Herbert R. Maxwell will conduct services at 11 A.M. Saturday in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Walmore Road, Sanborn. Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield.
Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Martin married WALCK, Viola Esther on 9 Feb 1928 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Viola (daughter of WALCK, Friedrich Wilhelm and MUELLER, Helene Caroline Albertine) was born on 12 Mar 1909 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died on 18 May 1999 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - May 20, 1999
Viola E. Pfohl, 90, of Fairchild Manor Nursing Home, formerly of Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn, who was a homemaker for most of her life, died Tuesday (May 18, 1999) in the nursing home after a long illness.
The former Viola Walck was born in Sanborn and had lived in Fairchild Manor since 1991.
Mrs. Pfohl, who enjoyed traveling, was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls, and was active with the church's Altar Guild.
Her husband, Martin, died in 1992.
Survivors include two sons, Melvin of Niagara Falls and Delbert of Sanborn; two daughters, Marilyn Cornelius of Wellsville and Lorraine Steingasser of Sanborn; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 A.M. Friday in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Walmore Road, Wheatfield. Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery

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Niagara Gazette - 2/13/1928

BERGHOLTZ Feb. 13-The marrige
of Miss Viola Walck,.youngest
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick
Walck to Martin Pfuhl was solemnized
last Thursday afternoon at the
S t Peter's Church at Walmore. the
Rev, Edward Grabou officiated.
Bridesmaids were Miss Esther Walck
and.Miss Edna Pfuhl. Miss Gertrude
Jagow was maid of honor. They were
all beautifully gowned in Rainbow
colored silk crepe gowns trimmed
with golf and silver lace crepe and
wore a wreath of orangeblossomss
and her veil was of embroidered mo-
line. She carried a shower bouquet of
white sweetheart roses, lilies of the
valley and similax tied with white
chiffon ribbon. Henry Mueller, Char-
ence Wienke, acted as ushers and Al-
bert Pfuhl acted as best man. A re-
ception was held right after the cere-
mony for 40 guests at the home of the
bride's parents. They received many
pretty gifts.were
nil beautifully .gowned In Rainbow
Colored silk cr*pe gowns trimmed
with gold and silver lace crepe nn<)
were a wreath of orange blossom*
and her veil was of embroidered moline.
She carried a shower bouquet of
white sweetheart roses, lilies of the
vrltcy and smllax tied with white
r.'hffon ribbon. Henry Mueller, Clnr-
(nc? Wlenke, acted as ushers and AI*
her* Pfuhl aet"d ns best man. A re-
< P'.'nn w*% **'d right after the cere*-
rY.v,? f,r (n eiies** At the home of tti*
t °« prortnts, They received many
p : u y gifts

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NF Gazette

William J. DeVantier, 71, of 10025 Lockport Road, Town of Niagara, was pronounced dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital, Thursday (Oct. 3, 1968) after suffering an apparent heart attack in his home. A native of the Town of Niagara, he was born at the home where he made his residence all his life. He was a member of Niagara Fire Co. No. 1.
He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran, Church, Walmore.
Survivors include his wife, Frances; three daughters, Miss Virginia DeVantier, Mrs. Leonard (Mabel) Beutel of Sanborn, and Mrs. Melvin (Elaine) Pfohl of Niagara Falls; a brother, Adolph, of Niagara Falls; a sister; Mrs. Philip Walck of Sanborn, and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Gerald E. Scheck Officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran, Cemetery. Friends may call at the Pike and Jones Funeral Home Inc., Sanborn, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Saturday.

William + WALCK, Frances Edna Adele. Frances (daughter of WALCK, Johannes Albert and MUELLER, Anna Julia Sophia) was born on 23 Dec 1901 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 26 Mar 1975 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette

DEVANTIER - Frances E. of 6219 Ward Road, Sanborn. Formerly of Lockport Road, March 26, 1975, in Memorial Medical Center. Wife of the William J. DeVantier, father of Miss Virginia DeVantier, Mrs. Leonard (Mabel) Beutel, both of Sanborn, and Mrs. Melvin (Elaine) Pfohl of Niagara Falls. Sister of Mrs. Clarence (Esther) Wittkop (sic) of Niagara Falls. Also survived by 6 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Walmore with The Rev. Harold L. Baum officiating. Interment in St Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. The family will be present at The Rhoney Funeral Home Inc., 5893 Hoover Road, Sanborn from 2 to 4 and7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday. 3.26,27,28
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Gazette
Frances E. DeVantier
SANBORN - Mrs. Frances E. DeVantier, 73, of 6219 Ward Road, formerly of Lockport Road, died today (March 26, 1975) in Memorial Medical Center, Niagara Falls after a long illness.
She was a native of the Town of Wheatfield and had resided in the Walmore-Sanborn area all of her life. She was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Walmore. She was predeceased by her husband, William J. DeVantier, who died in 1968.
Mrs. DeVantier is survived by three daughters, Miss Virginia DeVantier, Mrs. Leonard (Mabel) Beutel, both of Sanborn, and Mrs. Melvin (Elaine), Pfohl, of Niagara Falls; a sister, Mrs. Clarence (Esther) Wittkop of Niagara Falls and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Rev. Harold L. Baum will officiate.
Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Rhoney Funeral Home in Sanborn from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday.

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Niagara Gazette - 6/29/1954

WALMORE, June 29 - Palms
and Shasta daisies adorned the altar
of St. Peter's Lutheran Church,
Wa'more, for the wedding of
Mabel Louise DeVantier and Leonard
Herbert Beutel. Chaplain Eugene
Beutel, of Ft. Meade, Baltimore,
cousin of the bride, united in
marriage the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs William J. DeVantier, Lockport
Rd., Rt. 1, Niagara Falls, and
the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph
beutel, Lockport Rd., Sanborn.
Given in marriage by her father,
th* bride wore a gown of Chantilly
lace and satin with pleated tulle
and iridescent sequins, illusion
neckline and a lace collar. The
bodice was fitted with a fully gathered
skirt of lace with inserts of
pleated tulle and cathedral-length
train. Her headpiece was a pill
box type hat of lace and tulle
trimmed with beading and a fingertip
scalloped illusion veil completed
the ensemble. She carried white
carnations, liry-of-thc-valley and orchids.
Elaine DeVantier, matron of
honor for her sister, wore a rainr
bow shade gown with portrait necklines
and the bodice was of white
lace over a colored slip with tulle
berthas. Coverskirts of lace revealed
a double skirt of tulle. . The
teadpiece was a bonnet effect of
pleated lace with tulle and. face
veils. She carried ai bouquet of
carnations.
The bridesmaids. Alice Retzlaff,
Carol Beutel and Mrs. LeVern
Hasely, were attired similarily and
carried heart-shaped bouquets of
carnations.
The bride chose Carolyn Mueller
lor her flower girl. "The Lord's
Prayer," and "Today, O Lord We
at Thine Altar Stand," were sung
l>y Paul Mchls. James Morgan was
oest man. Ushers were Kenneth
Wittkopp, Leonard Walck and
Philip Haseley.
The mother of the bride favored
a rose-color gown with white accessories.
White carnation corsage
completed her ensemble. The bridegroom's
mother selected blue with
while accessories and a corsage of
white carnations.
Paper wedding bells and fresh
flowers decorated the Berholtz
Firehall where the reception was
held for friends and relatives.
The bride chose for her going
away costume a blue suit with
white and pink accessories. After
a trip to the adirondack Mountains
and Thousand Islands, the ocuple
will reside in Lockport Rd.