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OBITUARY

Anne Margaret Jeffords of Niagara Falls, NY,  passed away at the age of 89 on January 4, 2022, after a brief stay at Niagara Hospice.   She was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on November 3, 1932, the daughter of the late John and Anne (Duprey) Russ, who were wed for 65 years.
She graduated from St. Elizabeth's School of Nursing in Dayton, OH, after graduating from the old St. Mary’s High School in Niagara Falls.  Anne was a dedicated nurse in the newborn nursery at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital for more than 30 years.
She was a member of the Niagara Falls Main Street Beautification Committee and St. Mary of the Cataract Church Choir. She enjoyed traveling to the Adirondack Mountains where she spent many summers in her youth with family. She lived a very active lifestyle, often gardening, swimming, knitting, enjoying local parks and outdoor activities, and cheering on her favorite football team, the Buffalo Bills.
For 51 years, she was married to her beloved husband, the late Norman T. Jeffords, a former Niagara County legislator. They were active members of Sacred Heart parish church for many years where their 5 children attended elementary school.
Anne became the primary “breadwinner” for the family after Norman suffered a severe stroke in the 1970’s in his mid-40’s. The couple switched traditional roles.  She worked full time while he attended school events and extracurriculars with their children.
Anne served as a devoted mother to all of her children throughout their lives.  Each is eternally grateful for her kind, gentle, loving manner, as well as her unwavering support through good and bad.
She is predeceased by her son Lawrence J. Jeffords.
She is survived by her adult children Mark C. Jeffords of Buffalo, Jeanette M. Judd of Niagara Falls, Marcia J. (Kevin) McNallie of Cleveland Heights, OH, and Andrea C. Turner, also of Cleveland Heights.   She dearly loved her 7 grandchildren who provided
immense joy: Adam (Rachel) McNallie, Erin (Rich) McGilvray, Alison Jeffords, Emma McNallie, Anna Turner, Elizabeth Judd and Henry Turner.  She was a proud great grandmother of two.  Additionally, she is survived by two brothers: retired Lt. Col. Lawrence Russ of Laconia, NH and Dr. William (Barbara) Russ of Xenia, OH, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Her family included 2 sisters: the late Eleanor Russ and Mary Lu Schmitt, as well as her late brothers: John, James and Leo Paul Russ.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be arranged for the immediate family in the coming weeks, followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Lewiston, NY in the spring.
Memorials in her name may be made to St. Mary’s of the Cataract Church in Niagara Falls, NY.

Family/Spouse: JEFFORDS, Norman T. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. JEFFORDS, Mark C
2. JEFFORDS, Jeanette M
3. JEFFORDS, Marcia J
4. JEFFORDS, Andea C
5. JEFFORDS, Lawrence John was born on 4 Mar 1961 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 24 Mar 2015 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY.

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In 1900 Census listed as only child - was he the same person as William F Russ??

John married DUPREY, Anna on 15 Nov 1915 in Saranac Lake, Franklin County, NY. Anna (daughter of DUPREY, Syriac) was born on 17 Sep 1896 in New York; died on 14 May 1993 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 11/1965

Mr. and Mrs. John G. Russ, 832 Chilton Ave.,
celebrated their 50th anniversary by attending a Mass
with their family at Sacred Heart Church and a dinner
at the Crown and Anchor Restaurant. The Papal
Apostolic blessing was bestowed.
Married in Saranac Lake,
Nov. 15, 1915, the couple
has resided here for 46
years.
They have seven children
and 34 grandchildren. Their
children include Mrs. Norman
T. J e f f o r d s , 18th
Street; John E. Russ, 90t.h
Street; L. Paul Russ, 99th
Street; and James R. Russ,
Hyde Park Boulevard.
Residing out-of-state are
Mrs. Eugene J. Schmitt and
Dr. William F. Russ, both
of Xenia, Ohio; and Air
Force Capt. Lawrence G.
Russ, Albuquerque, N.M.

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Niagara Gazette - 1/22/1907

The members of Niagara Falls lodge
No. 81, I.O.O.F. are requested to
meet at the lodge rooms tomorrow
afternoon at 1 o'clock to attend the
funeral of Gottlieb Russ, which will
take place from the family residence
at 1 o'clock.

William married Margaret about 1888. Margaret was born on 1 Mar 1859 in Germany; died on 9 Jul 1929 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 7/10/1929

RUSS-Mrs. Margaret Russ. aged 70. died
at her home. 832 Chilton avenue. July 9.
She is survived by one son. John, his
wife, and four grandchildren. John, Jr.,
Paul. James. Mary Lu and Ann E. Funeral
vrlll be held Friday. July 12. at
2:30 p. m. from the home of her son.
Rev. Brezlng officiating. Burial at Oakwood
cemetery.

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Niagara Gazette

DUPREY-Syriac. cited at Ray Brook
November 18. 1951. Father of Mrs.
John G. Russ of 832 Chilton Ave. of
this city. He is also survived by 7
sons and 4 daughters all of Ray Brook
and Saranac Lake. N. Y. Burial in i
St. Bernard cemetery, Saranac Lake,
N.Y.

Gottlieb + Margaret. Margaret died on 9 Jul 1929 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]