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David Mahar, 83, a lifetime resident of Gasport and Wilson, NY, devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away on January 2, 2020 surrounded by loving family. Born February 20, 1936 in Gasport, NY, he was the son of the late Emmett and Sylvia (Haseley) Mahar.
Dave attended DeSales Catholic School and Cornell University, where he enrolled in the ROTC program and trained to become an officer. During his training, he attended the 82nd Airborne School in North Carolina. His training with the 82nd Airborne was one of the proudest times in his life. After his discharge, he enlisted in the Army Reserves, and served at Camp Drum for many summers.
In 1967, he married Mary Ann O'Connor, mother of his four children, who predeceased him in 1979. After her passing, Dave worked tirelessly to support his children and help them develop strong work ethics and a capable approach to life. In 1992, Dave married Joan (Van Arsdale) Hartz. Together, Dave and Joan travelled consistently and spent many wonderful years together as snowbirds, enjoying time in Florida during the winter months.
Dave grew up on Mahar's Ponderosa with his family and together, they built their family farm into a successful business. In 1963, Dave went to work for Lakeside Farms in Ransomville as Manager for the large dairy, vegetable and fruit farm. He learned the business ropes there and in 1969, moved on to Frontier Stone, eventually buying the business with Bob Pass and Chuck Loiacano in 1983. Surrounded by excellent people, they ran the business successfully until selling to Redland in 1997.
Dave loved to host family parties, including everything from chicken barbeques to Father's Day feasts and August corn parties. His hobbies included hunting, photography, golf and gardening. A World War II enthusiast, Dave read countless books on the subject. A member of St. Brendan on the Lake parish, Dave was a devoted Catholic who lived a humble life and gave generously to others. Dave was a mentor to countless people, helping to shape and change lives for the better, paying forward the gift of wisdom others had given to him. Although his time was cut short with them, he loved being with his grandkids.
Dave is survived by wife, Joan Mahar; children, Maureen Mahar, Michael (Trisha) Mahar, John (Maggie) Mahar and Meg (Craig) Thrall; step-children, Bob (Lauren) Hartz, Jim Hartz and Mike Hartz; grandchildren, Mitch, Ben, Evan, Jack, Berlyn, Max, Spencer, Eli, Emma, Josh and Landon; siblings, Jim (Pauline) Mahar, Linda McDonough and Larry Mahar; and several in-laws, nieces and nephews. In addition to his late wife, Mary Ann, and his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, William Mahar and Francis (Maryann) Mahar.
Visitation Monday, January 6th from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at Hamilton and Clark Funeral Home in Wilson. Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, January 7th at St. Brendan on the Lake in the village of Wilson.
Please visit DavidMahar.com for an extended obituary and photo gallery.

David + O'CONNOR, Mary Ann. Mary died in 1979. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emmett married HASELEY, Sylvia Nora on 9 Jun 1934 in Barker, Town of Somerset, Niagara County, NY. Sylvia (daughter of HASELEY, David Lebrecht Benjamin and MIETZ, Anna) was born on 12 May 1912 in Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died on 25 Mar 2003 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - March 28, 2003
Sylvia Nora Mahar, owner of Mahar Farms for 60 years, died Tuesday (March 25, 2003) in Newfane Inter-Community Memorial Hospital. She was 90. Born Sylvia Haseley, she was a lifelong resident of this area and operated the family farm with her husband, Emmett J., from 1943 until his death in 1960. She continued to run the farm with the help of her children. She also worked for 10 years at Southland Foods in Barker. Mrs. Mahar was a lifelong member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Wolcottsville. She loved watching hummingbirds and growing African violets. Survivors include three sons, David of Wilson, James of Middleport and Larry of Gasport; a daughter, Linda McDonough of Olcott; 17 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday in St. Michael's Church, 6379 Wolcottsville Road, Akron. Burial will be in Hartland Central Cemetery.

Thomas + BURKE, Rose. Rose died in 1952 in Town of Hartland, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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29 December 1954 Tonawanda News
Benjamin D. Haseley, 71, retired Town of Wheatfield farmer, died yesterday of a heart attack in his home, 45 North St., Lockport.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna Mietz Haseley and two children, Emmet Mahar and Mrs. Edward Winters. The Rev. Hilbert Huth will officiate at funeral services, 3:30 P.M., Friday, in the Bream & Lange Funeral Home, 186 East Ave., in Lockport. Burial will be in Hartland.

David married MIETZ, Anna in 1909 in New York. Anna (daughter of MIETZ, John A and HELLERT, Hulda) was born on 6 Jul 1891 in Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died on 10 May 1963 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Haseley
LOCKPORT- Mrs. Anna Haseley, 71, of 45 South St., died Friday (May 10, 1963) at her home after a brief illness.
Born July 6, 1891, in the Town of Royalton, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mietz. She had lived here for about 15 years and had been employed for several years as a cook at McGlynn's Restaurant. She was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, WolcottsvilIe.
Her husband, Benjamin Haseley, died in 1954.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Silvia (sic) Mahar, Gasport; a sister, Mrs. Joseph Heim, Gasport; two brothers, Herbert Mietz, Gasport, and Albert Mietz, Wolcottsville; and six grandchildren. Friends may call at the Bream Funeral Home, Gasport, from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. A service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday by Rev. Hulbert Huth. Burial will be in Hartland Central Cemetery