Family/Spouse: STEVENS, Thomas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette

OCALA, FL — Bernard (Barney) S. Seefeldt, 86, of Ocala, FL, died Tuesday, January 11, 2011. Born in Wilson, NY on August 2, 1924 to George and Ida Seefeldt, Barney lived most of his life in the Ransomville, NY area. He was a WWII Veteran serving in the U.S. Navy Armed Guard from 1943 to 1945. During this time he was a Gunners Mate on the SS Rufus W. Peckham, where he was injured during battle for which he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Victory Medal.

Barney worked as a carpenter in his early years for NU-Trend Homes. He was well-known throughout the Ransomville area as a "Master" carpenter and worked on many homes in the area. He became a fireman and worked early on at the fire station at Fort Niagara before it became a State Park. Later he was a fireman for the Bell Aerosystems Co. in Wheatfield, NY. He was also the Town of Porter Building Inspector for 25 years, retiring in 1990.

Barney was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 4781 in Ocala, FL. He also served as past Commander of the VFW Lake Ontario Post 313 in Youngstown, NY. He enjoyed many years vacationing in Canada on Lake Mississagagon where he owned two cottages, one of which he built. He also enjoyed many years at his hunting camp in Little Valley, NY, where he enjoyed many years with family and friends. His hobbies included fishing, hunting and woodworking. He spent the last several years of his life being a caregiver for his beloved wife, Dorothy, who greatly appreciated his care and love.

Barney was married to Dorothy R. Oliphant for 65 years, who died on September 22, 2010. He is survived by his sons, David (Lynne) Seefeldt of Ocala, FL, Bruce Seefeldt of Niagara Falls, NY, Thomas (Sandra) Seefeldt of Sanborn, NY, Peter (Lettie) Seefeldt of Ransomville, NY and daughter, Jane (Thomas) Stevens of Ashville, OH; along with 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; his brother, Ralph (Nellann) Seefeldt and several nieces, nephews, special in-laws and friends. He was predeceased by brothers, Roger, Clinton and sister, Helen Mann.

Services to be held Thursday, January 20 at 11:00 AM at Hiers-Baxley TimberRidge Chapel, 9695 SW 110th St., Ocala, FL; immediately following will be a Military Service with honors at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the VFW Lake Ontario Post 313, 434-3rd Street, Youngstown, NY 14174.

Bernard married OLIPHANT, Dorothy Ruth in 1945 in New York. Dorothy (daughter of OLIPHANT, Ennis and HEYWANG, Margaret) was born on 2 Aug 1926 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Sep 2010 in Ocala, Marion County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette

OCALA, FL — Dorothy Seefeldt, 84, was called to her heavenly home on September 22, 2010 in Ocala, FL. She was born Dorothy Ruth Oliphant, August 2, 1926, in Niagara Falls, NY. Dorothy lived most of her life in the Ransomville area. She retired after 20 years as a Billing Clerk for The Town of Porter in July 1988. She was a member of the Ransomville Garden Club for many years and served as the first and only woman Fire Commissioner in New York State. She retired to Florida in her later years and, most recently, lived in Dunnellon, FL. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary Post #4781 in Ocala, FL. Dorothy enjoyed her many years vacationing at their cottage in Canada with friends and family. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, but most of all her time spent with her many friends and loving family.

Mrs. Seefeldt is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Bernard S. of Ocala, FL; sons, David B. (Lynne) Seefeldt of Ocala, FL, Bruce Seefeldt of Niagara Falls, NY, Thomas H. (Sandra) Seefeldt of Sanborn, NY, Peter R. Seefeldt (Lettie) of Ransomville, NY, and daughter, Jane (Tom) Stevens of Ashville, OH, along with 16 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Helen (Harold) Denny, Marjore (S. John) Eodice; two brothers, Charles (Betsy) Oliphant, James (Barbara) Oliphant. She was predeceased by sister, Betty (Malcom) Goodman and her parents, Ennis and Margret Oliphant. Dorothy is also survived by several nieces and nephews and many special close friends.

A Memorial Service to be held Sunday, September 26th at Hiers-Baxley TimberRidge Chapel, 9695 SW 110th St., Ocala, FL. Dorothy will be placed in the Columbarium at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Ransomville Volunteer Fire Company, Ransomville Fire Co. No. 1, 2521 Youngstown-Lockport Rd., Ransomville, NY 14131.

George married THOMPSON, Ida M in 1919 in New York. Ida was born in 1897 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ennis + HEYWANG, Margaret. Margaret was born in 1902 in New York; died in 2000. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bernhardt married DOBBERTEAN, Sophie on 19 Jan 1888 in North Ridge, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Sophie (daughter of DOBBERTEAN, Heinrich and BROCKMANN, Louise Elisabeth) was born on 4 Sep 1869 in Schwasdorf, Germany; died on 15 May 1932 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]