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William "Bill" Nichols passed away on April 15, 2019, at age 81, in Batavia, NY, where he lived with his longtime companion, Diane Ball. William was born in Niagara Falls, NY, in September 1937 to the late Miles Nichols and the late Marie (Korff), Nichols Hillman. He resided in Lewiston for most of his life, where he took over the family farm and Nichols Farm Market upon the passing of his father. Later in life, he also worked for Orkin. William attended Stella Niagara Catholic School and graduated from Lewiston Porter High School. He attended SUNY Agricultural and Technical Institute at Morrisville, and graduated in 1957. He also attended dairy school in Kansas. William was a long time member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Lewiston NY. He was a member of the Niagara County Farmer's Bureau, the Lewiston Kiwanis Club, and the 4H Club of Niagara County, where he served as President. His interests were in farming, antique farm equipment, steam engines and trains. He is survived by his children from his first marriage to Joanne, David Nichols of North Carolina, Scott (Darlene) Nichols of the Town of Niagara, and Karen (Alex) Scalzo of the Town of Niagara; and his children from his second marriage to Jane, Cheryl (Michael) Newton of Wilson, and Shawn Haseley of Niagara Falls. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Matthew (Lisa) Nichols, Ashley Nichols, Jason (Ashley) Scarf, Justin Scarf, Nicole Newton, Kyle Scalzo, Alexis Scalzo; and great-granddaughter, Raegan Nichols Sloma; as well as several cousins. William donated his body to science at The University of Buffalo. A memorial service will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church, 915 Oneida Street, Lewiston NY 14092, on May 4, 2019 at 11:00 AM. A celebration of life luncheon will be held immediately after the service. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, consider sending a memorial donation to Messiah Lutheran Church. Published on April 27, 2019

William married Joanne K [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette 3/16/1965

L. Nichols
Dies at 56
In Lewiston
LEWISTON—L. Miles
Nichols, 56, of 1804 Ridge
Road, Lewiston, died Monday
(March 15, 1965) at his
home after suffering an apparent
heart attack.
Mr. Nichols had owned and
operated a fruit and dairy
farm at the Ridge Road address
since 1935. A native
of the Town of Lewiston, he
was the son of Lafayette M.
and Evelyn Be-ggs Nichols.
He married Marie Korff in
West Somerset in 1931 and
lived in Niagara Falls before
moving to Lewiston in 1935.
Mr. Nichols was a member
of the Dickersonville Methodist
Church, the Agricultural
Extension Service, Niagara
County Milk P r o d u c e r s,
National Grange Cooperative,
and the Great Lakes Cherry
Growers Association.
Surviving are his widow; a
son, William Nichols, Lewiston;
his mother, Mrs. Evelyn
Comfort, Niagara Falls; a
sister, Mrs. Florence Martin,
Niagara Falls; a brother,
Merwin Nichols, Youngstown,
and two grandsons, David and
Scott Nichols, Lewiston.
The family will be present
from 24 and 7-9 p.m. at 'the
Hamilton and Clark Funeral
Home, Wilson, where services
will be conducted at 2 p.m.
Thursday by Rev. Frank Anderson,
pastor.of the Dickersonville
Methodist Church.
Burial will

L married KORFF, Maria G in 1931 in Town of Somerset, Niagara County, NY. Maria (daughter of KORFF, William R and Irene) was born about 1907 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lafayette married BEGGS, Evelyn about 1926. Evelyn (daughter of BEGGS, Alexander and Mary) was born on 17 Mar 1877 in New York; died in Jul 1975 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 11/7/1951

TOWN OF LEWISTON. Nov. 7-
Funeral services for William R".
Korff, 75, who died yesterday, will
be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the
home .of a daughter, Mrs. Miles
Nichols, Ridge road. The Rev. F. E.
Robinson will officiate. Interment
will be. in North Ridge cemetery*
Besides the daughter, Mrs. Nichols,
Mr. Korff is survived by one son,
Harold W. Korff, of Lewiston; two
brothers, George Korff, Gasport,
and La Vera Korff, Newfane; two
sisters, Mrs. Rudolf Schrader, Newfane,
and Mrs. Lillian James, Lewiston,
and three grandchildren. His
wife, the.late Mrs. Irene M. Korff.
died several'years ago. Mrs. Nichols
is a member of the Nevada avenue
school faculty, Town of Niagara.
Mr. Korff was born in the Town
of Wilson, December 25. 1875. He
was. a resident of West Somerset
for 25 years, where he was an active
member of the West Somerset Baptist
church. In March, 1941, he retired
from farming and moved to
the Town of Lewiston. After the
death.of his wife, he made his home
with his daughter.

William married Irene about 1904. Irene was born about 1885 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]