Family/Spouse: Morgan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married POPKEY, Gloria Mildred on 27 Dec 1957 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Gloria (daughter of POPKEY, Robert Henry and PLUMSTEEL, Mildred Minerva Haseley) was born on 12 Oct 1929 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 3 Aug 2011 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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August 6, 2011
Gloria M. Elmer

Niagara Gazette

BUFFALO - Gloria M. (nee Popkey) Elmer, 81, of Elma, NY, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, died on Wednesday, August 3, 2011, in Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Born on October 12, 1929 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred (Plumsteel) Popkey.

Mrs. Elmer was raised in Niagara Falls, NY, attended local schools and graduated from LaSalle High School in 1947. Gloria later earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Sarah Lawrence College. On December 27, 1957, she married David Elmer in Niagara Falls, NY. Mr. Elmer predeceased her on January 29, 1990. Mrs. Elmer worked as a secretary for Bell Aerospace. Gloria was later employed as a Nursery School Teacher and Licensed Real Estate Agent. In 2006, she moved to Elma, NY. Mrs. Elmer was very active in her community and was an elected member of her homeowners association. Gloria was an avid card player and especially enjoyed playing Bridge. She also liked swimming.

Mrs. Elmer is survived by three children, Brissen Leigh Elmer of Western NY, David (Beatrice Wotherspoon) Elmer of Newport, RI and Bryan Stokes (Morgan) Elmer of Denver, CO; two grandchildren, Courtney and Kaela; two brothers, Herbert (late Lois) Popkey of South Carolina and Alex (Mickey) Popkey of Missouri; one sister, Jean E. Gilbert of South Carolina and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, Gloria was predeceased by three siblings, Kathleen Kazial, Robert Popkey and Jon F. Popkey.

There will be no prior visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite 6, Williamsville, NY 14221. Arrangements were entrusted to the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (297-9007).

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting us at www.ottoredanz.com and www.niagara-gazette/obituaries.

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ELMER - Gloria (nee Popkey) Died on Wednesday, August 3, 2011. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday, May 19 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Rd., Niagara Falls, NY (297-9007). To leave a personal message for the family, please visit www.ottoredanz.com

Published in the Buffalo News on May 17, 2012

Robert married PLUMSTEEL, Mildred Minerva Haseley on 18 Sep 1926 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Mildred (daughter of PLUMSTEEL, Frederich John and HASELEY, Emma Barbara Caroline) was born on 15 Jan 1904 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 14 May 1977 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 10/6/1926

A very pretty wedding took place
at the ZIon Lutheran church, September
18th at 2 o'clock when Mildred
Plumsteel, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Frederick Plumsteel became
tho bride of Robert Popkey of this
city. The bride carried a bouquet of
bride roses and lilies of the valley,
showered with white ribbons and
tiny pink roses, looked lovely In a
gown of shell balk georgette over
changeable taffeta giving a straight
line effect, the skirt being made up
of several rows of scalloped georgette.
She wore a large picture hat
of brown and tan chiffon velvet
edged with malino and slippers of
corresponding shades. Her attendant.
Miss Isabella Haseley of North
Tonawanda, cousin of the bride, carried
an arm bouquet of Russel roses
and wore nile green georgette with
picture hat to match. Harry Popkey
attended the groom. The Rev.
H. Brezlng officiated. After an extended
motor trip through the Adirondacks,
Montreal, Ottawa and
other Canadian cities, Mr. and Mrs.
Popkey will be at home after October
9th at the Ogalbe apartments

Wilhelm + POPP, Ida. Ida (daughter of POPP, Herman F and RHODE, Johanna Emma) was born on 5 Oct 1882 in Ontario, Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frederich married HASELEY, Emma Barbara Caroline in 1897 in New York. Emma (daughter of HASELEY, Friedrich Johann and SCHUELER, Augustine Caroline Wilhelmine) was born on 8 Jan 1880 in Bay Park, Tuscola County, MI; died on 29 Feb 1936 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]