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Life Story


The world lost a beautiful soul, Blake Austin Chaffee, also known as Buford, 22, of the Town of Niagara, NY. He went home to be with his ‘Pa’ and his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 7, 2023.  Born on September 25, 2000 in Williamsville, NY, he was the son of Michael Chaffee and Deena L. (Marohn) Chaffee.

 
Buford graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School in 2018. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Bergholz. He was employed by KWH where he worked for his Uncle, Kevin Haseley, CPM, WNY Mobile Home and Jim’s Trucking and Paving.  Most importantly, because of his vast knowledge and kindness, at a moments notice he would help anyone with anything, be it a phone call or even someone stranded on the side of the road. He spent numerous hours in the garage with his 'Pa', Jeff Marohn, learning so many things.  His mind that never stopped truly made him a 'jack-of-all-trades.’

 
In addition to his beloved parents, Blake is survived by his brother, Gage (Lisa Dussault) Chaffee; fur siblings, Ryder, Ninja and CJ; fur niece, Oakley, who he affectionally called 'sunglasses'; grandparents, Brenda (late Jeff) Marohn and Karen Chaffee and Gary Chaffee and way to many special aunts, uncles and cousins to list by name.  He will be forever in the hearts of his family and friends, who he referred to as 'buddy', especially Chris Dingey, Paul Boyd and Jim Rose. He was predeceased by his treasured uncles, Doni and Bruce; his dog, Bailey; cat, Cashmere and so many dear relatives and friends.

 
Blake would not want you to be come dressed up.  Come as you are.  Carhartt's, jeans and work boots are preferred.

 
The family will be present to receive friends on Friday, from 4-8 p.m., at the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007).  Buford’s funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 14th, at 10:00 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church on Niagara Road in Bergholz, with Rev. Randy Kaminska officiating.  Friends invited. Everyone assemble at the church.  Prayers of committal and interment will follow in St. James Lutheran Church Cemetery, Bergholz, NY.  Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to Daniel Koslicki Memorial Scholarship Fund.  Professional arrangements are under the care of the Goodlander family. Share condolences and view his tribute video at GOODLANDERCARES.com

Michael + MAROHN, Deena Lynn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gary + SIEGMANN, Karen J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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June 8, 2013
Jeffrey A. Marohn

Niagara Gazette

BERGHOLZ — We announce with great sadness that Jeffrey A. Marohn, of Bergholz, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 8, 2013. He was in the arms of his wife, daughter and grandsons and under the care of Niagara Hospice.

He was born in North Tonawanda, NY, on December 14, 1954, the son of the late Donald and Neatrice (Shortsleeve) Marohn.

Jeff graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School in 1973. He was a fork lift mechanic with E. D. Farrell, working at various companies in the area for over 30 years.

Jeff loved sharing his mechanical knowledge with his grandsons, enjoyed spending time with his family and friends in his garage and watching the birds. Most of all, he loved to spend time with the love of his life wife Brenda; they were known as the "Honeymoon Couple".

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Brenda M. (Haseley) Marohn; they were married on June 28, 1975; one daughter, Deena (Mike) Chaffee of the Town of Niagara; two grandsons, Gage M. and Blake A. Chaffee; two brothers, Donald and James Marohn; three sisters, Sandee (Ronald) Stacy, Sharon (John) Hess and Becky Empson; the son-in-law of Alice (late Raymond) Haseley; the brother-in-law of Gordon (Sharen) Haseley, Russell (Barbara) Haseley, Robert (Dale) Haseley, Sandra (Donald) Slusser, Barbara (Bruce) Haseley, Deborah (John) Galleciez, Joyce (William) Schimschack, Gregory (MaryEllen) Haseley, Jeffery (Kathleen) Haseley, Kevin (Lori) Haseley, Glenn (Bonnie) Haseley, Brent (Deborah) Haseley; also many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Donna Marohn; brother-in-law of the late Vickie Haseley and uncle of the late Matthew Haseley.

The family will be present on Monday from 4-8 PM, at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 AM, St. James Lutheran Church, 2437 Niagara Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made in his name to St. James Lutheran Church. Interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Bergholz, NY.

Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register.

Jeffrey married HASELEY, Brenda Marie on 28 Jun 1975. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Melvin married SEVERANCE, Elinor Mae on 12 Aug 1950 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Elinor (daughter of SEVERANCE, Raymond E and JACKSON, Gladys L) was born on 17 Sep 1927 in PA; died on 9 Sep 2018 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELINOR MAE SIEGMANN, age 90 of Wheatfield, NY, was called peacefully to her heavenly home on September 9, 2018, while at the DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility. Born on September 17, 1927 in Pennsylvania, and came to Western NY in 1945. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Gladys (Jackson) Severance. She was united in marriage to Melvin E. Siegmann on August 12, 1950, and he entered into rest on March 20, 2002. Elinor was a long time member of St. John Lutheran Church, in Wheatfield, was employed as a nurse's aid at DeGraff Memorial Hospital, and enjoyed reading a variety of books. 
Survivors include six children, Karen Chaffee, Gayle (John) Carmody, Laurie (Dennis) Schmidt, Eric (Lori) Siegmann, Andrew Siegmann, and Ross (Lisa) Siegmann; 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by four brothers, Howard, Gerald, Jay, and Frank Severance; and four sisters, Geraldine Zubrikis, Loretta Siegman, Betty Martin, and Darla Herstek.
Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Friday (September 14) from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Michael Borgstede, on Saturday (September 15) at 10:00 a.m. in St. John Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Falls Blvd. and Ward Road. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Niagara Hospice.

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Niagara Gazette - 8/1/1950

Double Wedding, August
12, at St. John's Church
NASHVILLE - Aug. 1—Mr. and
Mrs. Raymond • Severance, Errick
road, announce that the marriage Of
their daughter, Elenor Mat to Mr.
Mehin E. Sicgmann and Loretta June
to Mr. Howard St'egmann, will take
place Saturday, August 12. at 6:30
p.m. at St. John's church, Ward road
and FaUS boulevard. A reception
at St. Johnsburg firehall will follow.

Niagara Gazette - 1/14/1950

Two Sisters Engaged
To Marry Cousins
Sanborn, Jan 14 - Mr. and Mrs.
Raymond Severance, Errick Road,
today announced the engagement of
their two daughters to two North
Tonawanda cousins. The wedding
dates have not been set but it will
probably be a double affair.
Miss Loretta June Severance is
engaged to Mr. Howard Frederick
Siegman, son of Charles Siegman,
RD 2, Pearce road, North Tona-
wanda.
Miss Elinor Mae Severance is en-
gaged to marry Mr. Melvin Edward
Siegman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wil-
liam Siegman, RD 2, Pearce road,
North Tonawanda.

Donald + SHORTSLEEVE, Neatrice. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - June 10, 2003
Raymond E. Haseley, 78, of Town of Niagara, died Saturday, June 7, 2003, in the Buffalo General Hospital, after a lengthy illness.
He was a life long resident of the Town of Niagara, born on the family farm, on, July 21, 1924, the son of Hubert D. and Esther L. [ DeVantier ] Haseley. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith, in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, in Sanborn, NY. Ray grew up on the family farm, and attended the LaSalle High School and was a graduate of the Trott Vocation High School, in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, in 1942. He was employed at the Dairylea Dairy for 30 years, leaving in 1977, to continue working his second job at Haseley Trucking Company, where he had been employed for 30 years, prior to his retirement, in 1988.
He was a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church, in Niagara Falls, where he was an Elder and council member for many years. He was also a member of Teamsters Local 449. Ray enjoyed to traveling, taking his wife and his 13 children, on many camping trips. His home was always open to his family and friends, at any time. The friendships were plentiful and the celebrations were always happening at his home.
His greatest joy in recent years were his grandchildren and great grandchildren, having them over and going to share the many sporting school experiences.
Surviving is his devoted wife of 57 years the former Alice Gordon, and 13 children, Gordon [ Sharen ] Haseley; Russell [ Barbara ] Haseley; Robert [ Dale ] Haseley; Sandra [ Donald ] Slusser; Barbara [ Bruce ] Haseley; Deborah [ John ] Galleciez; Joyce [ William ] Schimschack; Brenda [ Jeffery ] Marohn; Gregory [ Vickie ] Haseley; Jeffery [ Kathleen ] Haseley; Kevin [ Lori Sornberger ] Haseley; Glenn [ Bonnie Burns ] Haseley; Brent [ Deborah ] Haseley; brother-in-law, Gary Gordon; two sisters, Elverna [ late Howard] Catlin; Doris [ William ] Davis; sister-in-law, Lois Haseley; brother-in-law Edward [ Ruth ] Gordon; also survived by 25 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Milton "Mike " Haseley; Reuben Haseley ; Glenn Haseley and grandfather of the late Matthew Haseley.
The family will be present at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, Sanborn, NY, from 7 - 9 PM, Monday, 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 PM, Tuesday. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 AM, at the Calvary Lutheran Church, 4001 McKoon Avenue, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, with the Rev. William Nelson-Loefke, officiating.
Burial will be in the St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Sanborn, NY

Raymond married GORDON, Alice Constance on 25 Jan 1946 in Niagara County, NY. Alice (daughter of GORDON, Charles and HARROTT, Florence) was born on 22 Sep 1928 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 4 Feb 2018 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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“Devoted Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Great-Great-Grandmother”
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our dear devoted mother, Alice C. (Née Gordon) Haseley.  She went to be with the Lord, and our father Raymond, the love of her life, on Sunday, February 4, 2018.  Born on September 22, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Florence (Harrott) Gordon.  
Alice was born in the city of Niagara Falls, where as a young girl, she was employed at Belbot’s and worked in the accounting department for her aunt and uncle, Alice and Walter Belbot.  In 1946, she married our father, Raymond E. Haseley.  They moved from the city out to the country on Lockport Road, where they raised 13 children, in addition to her younger brother, Gary Gordon.  Although a full house, family and friends were always welcome.  She gave true meaning to the saying, “enter as friends and leave as family.”  Her sweetness and kindness to everyone who entered our home will always be remembered. She truly exhibited the most abundant love to all and found her greatest joy in spending time with her family and attending her grandchildren’s activities.
Alice was a lifelong and active member of Calvary Lutheran Church, until its closing.  She joined St. James Lutheran Church, and became a member of the church community.  Alice was also a member of Ladies Home Bureau, and in her younger years, enjoyed bowling.
Alice is survived by her children, Brent (Debbie) Haseley, Glenn (Bonnie) Haseley, Kevin (Lori) Haseley, Jeff (Kathy) Haseley, Greg (MaryEllen) Haseley, Brenda (late Jeff) Marohn, Joyce (Bill) Schimschack, Debbie (John) Galleciez, Barbara (late Bruce) Haseley, Bob (Dale) Haseley and Russell (Sue) Haseley; daughter-in-law, Sharen Haseley; grandchildren, Kasey, Keith, Brent, Genna, Ella, Deanna, Lindsey, Ryan, Kevin, Tony, Steve, Jolene, Bryan, Deena, Dave, Michael, Jennifer, John, Michelle, Stacy, Rhonda, Shawn, Kristen, Ken and Gordie; 39 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Doris (late William) Davis and many nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her parents, Alice was predeceased by son, Gordon (Sharen) Haseley; daughter, Sandra (late Don) Slusser; grandson, Matthew; brothers, Edward (late Ruth) and Gary Gordon, and daughter-in-laws, Vickie and Barbara Haseley. 
We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to the 1st floor nurses and staff at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility for their wonderful and loving care of our mother, and kindness extended to our family.  
Visitation will be on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 MILITARY ROAD, in the Town of Niagara.  Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Saturday, February 10th at 9:30 a.m. which will be celebrated in St. James Lutheran Church, 2437 Niagara Road in Bergholz.  PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT THE CHURCH.  Interment will follow in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Caring Friends of St. James Lutheran Church.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Michael R. Goodlander, Otto Redanz Funeral Home.  Please visit www.goodlandercares.com to leave a message for the family.