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Niagara Gazette - 3/1/09

Laura Jean Gow, of Lockport, Niagara County, NY, entered into rest Saturday, February 28, 2009 in Newfane Health Care Facility. She was born in the Town of Cambria, NY, October 16, 1919, the daughter of the late Harvey L. and Nina Sornberger Bower. She married Robert M. Gow in Sanborn, NY, November 23, 1939. Laura worked for Lerch and Daly Men’s Shop in Lockport, Harrison Radiator, Bells and Marine Midland Bank. She was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Lockport, Niagara County, NY and Hartland United Methodist Church. She was the Niagara County Senior Citizen of the Year, 4-H Leader and the Gow family was the Niagara County 4-H family of the year in 1957. Laura was a longtime member of Newfane Golden Agers where she held several positions. She was a Senior Companion for HANCI, member of the Order of Eastern Star, Niagara County Council of Aging and enjoyed bowling, knitting and family gatherings with her family. She was an avid reader, NY Yankees’ fan and enjoyed doing puzzles. Laura remembered every birthday. Wife of the late Robert M. Gow. Mother of James (April) Gow of Appleton, NY, Joanne Gothard of Lockport, Niagara County, NY, Janice (Denise) Seitz of Hammond, NY and Elizabeth (Larry) Mentkowski of North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Sister of the late twin brother, Robert L. Bower, Donald Bower and Judy Lynn Bower. Also survived by 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Private Graveside Services will be held at the convenience of the family in Hartland Central Cemetery. Memorials to Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 75 East Ave., would be appreciated by the family. Please visit www.rutland-corwin.com to send a condolence to the family.

Laura married GOW, Robert M on 23 Nov 1939 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. Robert (son of GOW, Reid J and Myce B) was born on 25 Aug 1915 in New York; died on 12 Apr 1995 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. GOW, Elizabeth Jean
2. GOW, James Lyle was born in 1940 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 21 Jul 2015 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY.
3. GOW, Janice Miriam was born on 6 Sep 1944 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 23 Oct 2012 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY.
4. GOW, Judy
5. GOW, Margaret Joanne

Harvey + SORNBERGER, Nina Anna. Nina (daughter of SORNBERGER, John and Louisa) was born on 7 Jul 1890 in New York; died in Jun 1978. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Cordelia A about 1878. Cordelia was born in Feb 1844 in New York; died on 17 May 1928 in Alden, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 5/19/1928

SANBORN, May 19.-Word was
received here today of the death
of Mrs. Cordelia Bower. 85 years
old, formerly of this village, which
occurred Thursday. May 17. a t the
home of her daughter, Mrs. George
Snyder, at Alden. N. Y. Funeral
services will be held trom the home
of the daughter on Sunday afternoon
at 1 o'clock with the Rev. Mr.
Cartwright. pastor of the Alden
Presbyterian church, officiating. Interment
will be In the Pekin cemetery
near hero and will probably
take place about 3.30 o'clock on
Snday.
Mrs. Bower had been making her
home, with her daughter at Alden
for the past 15 years but for 26
years previous to this had been a
resident of this village and was well
known and highly respected
throughout the Sanborn vicinity.
She was t h e widow of Henry and is
survived by two daughters, Mrs.
Snyder, of Alden. and Mrs. George
Zink. of Allegheny, N.Y., one son.
Lyle Bower, of this village, one sister.
Mrs. Ellen Baker, of Lockport
and five grandchildren.

John married Louisa about 1880. Louisa was born in Feb 1855 in Germany; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gerry + Parona. Parona was born about 1827 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]