Family/Spouse: MELVILLE, Michael J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. MELVILLE, Timothy
2. MELVILLE, Sarah

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May 16, 2012
Lewis F. Lauer

Niagara Gazette

YOUNGSTOWN — Lewis F. Lauer, 86, formerly of Youngstown, NY, passed away under the loving care of his family and hospice on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law in Newark, DE. Born on October 13, 1925 in Niagara Falls, NY, Lew was the son of the late Lewis and Lillian (Pearson) Lauer and the oldest of five children.

A 1943 graduate of Niagara Falls High School, he served our country with the US Army, 28th Infantry Division, in Europe during World War II from 1944-46. He attended Niagara and Cornell Universities. Lew was employed at Ayers Witmer Lumber in Niagara Falls and Frontier Lumber Company in Buffalo, retiring in 1989. Lew was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, where he served as a Deacon and was a longtime choir member. He was a member of two local singing groups, The Mary Mitchell Singers and The Good Sound. He loved his family, his church, his music and his flowers.

He married Suzanne Kolloff in 1952 and was predeceased by her in 1991. Survivors include his son, Jeffrey Lauer of Niagara Falls; daughter, Tracy Lauer, of Phoenix, AZ; daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn and Michael Melville; and grandchildren, Timothy and Sarah, of Newark, DE. He is also survived by his sister and friend, Dianne Havens of Niagara Falls; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, Paul, Richard and Arthur.

Burial will be private. A memorial service to celebrate Lew's life will be held Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown with the Rev. Charles Lamb officiating. There will be no visitation. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorial donations may be made to the Music Fund of the Youngstown Presbyterian Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth and Ridge Sts., Lewiston.

Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online registry.

Lewis married KOLLOFF, Suzanne Ormond on 28 Jun 1952 in Youngstown, NY. Suzanne (daughter of KOLLOFF, Roy Lester and WALLS, Mary Belinda) was born on 11 Jun 1931 in Niagara Falls, NY; died on 10 Nov 1991 in Lewiston, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 2/12/1952

ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED — Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Kolloff,
Youngstown, announce the engagement.of their daughter, Suzanne..
Ormond, to Mr.. Lewis F. Lauer, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis P.
Lauer, Monteagle street.
Miss Kolloff, a graduate of Youngsiown high school, is a member
of the senior class at Bulfalo State Teacher's college. She is a member
of Phi Upsilon Omicron and Kappa Delta Pi, honorary organizations.
Mr. Lauer graduated from Niagara Falls high school. A veteran
of World War 2, he attended Niagara university and completed his
studies at Cornell university,.Ithaca. Plans are being made for. a June
wedding.

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Buffalo Courier Express - 10/30/1965

LAUER-ln Niagara Falls, N. Y., FridayOct. 29, 1965; Lewis F. Lauer Sr., husband of Lillian M. Lauer, of 754 Monleagle St., Niagara Falls, N.Y.; father of Lewis F. Lauer Jr., Youngstown. N. Y., Paul P. Lauer, Richard A. Lauer and Arthur W. Lauer and Mrs. Karl (Diane) Havens; all of Niagara Falls, N. Y.; brother of Elmer B Lauer, Hamilton Square, N. J., Harold C Lauer, Gowanda, N. Y., and the late H. Arthur Lauer; also survived by several nieces and nephews and seven grandchildren. Friends may call at the Chapel of Cornell and Daggett Inc., South Ave. at 10th St., Niagara Falls, N. Y., Saturday and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service at the Epiphany Episcopal Church, Lockport St. at Main St., Monday, Nov. 1, 1965, at 1 p.m. The Rev. John E. Wickenden officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Niagara Falls. N. Y. If is the family's wish that flowers or contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Memorial Book Fund of the Epiphany Episcopal Church

NIagara Gazette - 10/30/1965

Lewis F. Lauer Sr., 64, of 754 Monteagle St., died Friday after a long illness at Memorial Hospital. Mr. Lauer was traffic manager for the Stauffer Chemical Co., for 20 years. He worked for the company for 45 years. He was born in Lancaster but had lived most of his life in this city. He was a member of the Stauffer Chemical Management Club, the 25-year-club of the company; the Niagara Falls Traffic Management Club and the Niagara Falls Industrial Management Club. He was a member of the Epiphany Episcopal Church where he was a past vestryman and Sunday school teacher. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lillian M. Lauer; four sons, Lewis F. Lauer Jr., Youngstown, Paul P., Richard A. and Arthur W. Lauer; and a daughter, Mrs. Karl (Diane) Havens, all of this city; two brothers, Elmer B. Lauer, Hamilton Square, N.J*., and Harold C. Lauer, Gowanda; several nieces and nephews and seven grandchildren. He was the brother of the late H. Arthur Lauer, this city. Friends may call at the Cornell and Daggett Chapel, 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Epiphany Episcopal Church with Rev. John E. Widkenden, officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. The family said that flowers or contributions to the American Cancer Society or to the memorial book fund at Epiphany Church would be acceptable as tributes

Lewis married PEARSON, Lillian Mae on 16 Jun 1923 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Lillian (daughter of PEARSON, Robert Alexander and ROBINSON, Dora Adelpha) was born on 4 Apr 1900 in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada; died on 7 Feb 1981 in Niagara Falls, NY; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY - Section 9. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roy + WALLS, Mary Belinda. Mary (daughter of WALLS, Richard Forman and Alice B ///) was born on 18 Apr 1906; died in Jul 1985 in Youngstown, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married CRITTSINGER, Lumana Francis on 22 May 1895 in Trinity Episcopal Church, Lancaster, NY. Lumana (daughter of CRITTSINGER, George P and PAYNE, Mary Eva) was born on 9 Feb 1875 in Lockport, NY; died on 2 Oct 1958 in Gowanda, NY; was buried on 6 Oct 1958 in Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, NY - Section 5, Lot 51, Grave 6. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married ROBINSON, Dora Adelpha on 21 Jun 1893 in By G M Kingston, Rector of Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada. Dora (daughter of ROBINSON, William Henry and ALLEN, Frances) was born on 19 Dec 1875 in Peneganguishene, Ontario, Canada; died in 1937; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY - Section 10. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Cemetery stone says Dora. Information from Reg # 228147 from Tay Township in 1876 says Dora. Changed name from Dorothea (who was listed as born in Port Dalhousie, October 7, 1874 on film 210913 to Dora, born 12/19/1875 (today - Septmber 19, 2001).

Charles + Anna ///. Anna was born about 1866 in Brandenburg, Germany; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard + Alice B ///. Alice was born in 1872; died in 1957. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]