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Obituary of Elmer G. Wilcox Jr.
Elmer George “Herm” Wilcox, Jr., D.D.S age 86, of Lewiston and husband of Sharon Walters Wilcox entered into rest on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at his home in Lewiston. Herm was born on September 30, 1934 in Niagara Falls, NY, he is the son of the late Elmer G. and the late Margarita M. (Liersch) Wilcox. Herm was a graduate of Lasalle Sr. High School, Norwich University and U.B Dental School. He married Sharon Walters on December 19, 1959 in Buffalo, NY. He served in the United States Army Dental Corps. from 1960 to 1962 attaining the rank of Captain. Herm was a self-employed dentist who built and ran his practice out of his home office in Lewiston for 37 years. Starting at a young age Herm had a thirst for activity and excitement. He enjoyed golf, tennis, sailing, water and snow skiing, reading and pheasant hunting. Herm enjoyed fishing and boating with his “mates”, a term of endearment used within the family to describe his boating crew. The perpetually active and artistic man tied his own fishing flies as well as designed and built a cottage in Ontario, Canada. Herm was an excellent chef; his famous clam chowder was a treat the family looked forward to each Christmas Eve. Herm had a passion for oil and watercolor painting leaving behind countless artworks for future generations to appreciate his talents. He was also a jewelry maker. His first creation was a wedding ring for his beloved wife. He also made a gold ring for each of his daughters and granddaughter on their 16th birthdays. Herm excelled in athletics playing football and baseball at the collegiate level as well as for the U.S Army Dental Corps. As an avid car enthusiast Herm restored a 1957 AC Bristol British sports racing car.Herm was a member of several organizations including: UB Dental Alumni Association, the Youngstown Yacht Club, Historical Association of Lewiston, the Lewiston Council on Arts, and a past member of the Niagara Falls Country Club and Ducks Unlimited.Surviving is his wife Sharon; his children Julie Villoni of Conneaut, OH, Catherine (Chris) Siler of Raleigh, NC and Heather Donovan of Lewiston; his grandchildren who called him “Papa” Jason, Pete, Nick (Katie) and Pat Alessi, Anne and Sam Siler and Liam Donovan and great grandchild Alexis Alessi.No Prior Visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced. Burial will take place in Lewiston Village Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to HART Interfaith 505 Cayuga St. Lewiston, NY 14092 or Niagara Hospice 4675 Sunset Dr. Lewiston, NY 14094. Arrangements entrusted to HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES INC. Lewiston, please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online condolences.

Elmer married WALTERS, Sharon Elaine on 19 Dec 1959 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 12/19/1959

MISS SHARON Elaine
Walters became the bride
of Elmer George Wilcox
Jr. Saturday (Dec. 19,
1959) at Trinity Methodist
Church, Buffalo. The Rev.
Foster Williams, D.D., officiated
at ihe ceremony.
The bride is the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd
H. Walters, Van Nuys,
Calif. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer
Wilcox, Brookside Ave.,
are the parents of the
bridegroom.
GIVEN IN marriage by her
uncle, Henry Hawk, the bride
wore a floor-length gown of
silk organza. Appliques of
flowers were used on the
scoop neckline and the skirt.
A tiara held her nylon veil.
Mrs. Sue Britt was matron
of honor, attired in a pink
nylon waltz-length gown with
a matching velvet headband
and veil.
Dirk Van Nimwegeh, Cinncinati,
Ohio, was best man.
* * *
AFTER AN afternoon reception
at the home of William
Olmstead, Princeton
Ave., Buffalo, Mr. and Mrs.
Wilcox left by plane for
southern California for two
weeks. When they return
they will reside at 212
Princeton Ave., Buffalo.
MRS. WILCOX* is a senior
at the University of Buffalo.
Mr. Wilcox is a graduate of
Norwich University, North
field, Vt., and is a senior in
the School of Dentistry, University
of Buffalo.

1. WILCOX, Julie
2. WILCOX, Catherine
3. WILCOX, Heather

Elmer married LIERSCH, Margarita M (Rita) in Aug 1928 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Margarita (daughter of LIERSCH, Henry and Wilhelmina) was born on 28 Jul 1907 in New York; died on 21 Jan 1998 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 7/28/1928

Mrs. Henry Liersch of Michigan avenue
wishes to announce the engagement
of her daughter. Margaret M., to
Elmer G. Wilcox of Pine avenue. The
wedding will take place in August.

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Niagara Gazette - 6/2/1944

George Henry Wilcox, 65, retired
locomotive engineer, of 3695 1/2 Pine
avenue, died at his home at 1:30 am.
today after a long illness. A native
of Buffalo, he had resided here 35
years. He was employed by the Le- high Valley railroad for 45 years,
retiring two years ago.
Mr. Wilcox was a veteran of the
Spanish-American war and a member
of M. B. Butler Camp No. 7,
United Spanish War Veterans. He
was also a member of the Veterans
of Foreign Wars. Niagara River
Lodge, No. 785, F. and A. M., and
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Myrtle May Wilcox; two sons,
George H. Wilcox. Jr.. and Elmer G.
Wilcox: a daughter. Mrs. Frank D.
Richardson, and three sisters, Mrs.
Maude Hochreiter, of Rochester,
N. Y.; Mrs. Adeline Brady, of Buffalo,
arid Mrs. Cora Labes, of California.
Funeral services will be held at the
Gridley funeral home at 2 pm. Sunday,
with interment at the convenience
of the family.

George married MARTIN, Myrtle May about 1900. Myrtle (daughter of MARTIN, Charles A and Annie C) was born in Jul 1882 in Albany, Albany County, NY; died on 21 Oct 1961 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 10/22/1961

Myrtle M. Wilcox, 79, of
3695 1/2 Pine Ave, a resident
of this city for 60 years,
died unexpectedly Saturday
(Oct. 21, 1961) at Memorial
Hospital.
Mrs. Wilcox was a native
of Albany. She was president
of the Whitney Avenue
Golden Age Club and was a
member of t h e Epiphany
Episcopal' Church and the
Women's Auxiliary of the
Woodmen of the World.
She is survived by a son,
Elmer G. Wilcox, of this
city; a daughter, Mrs. Geraldine
R i c h a r d s o n , of
Cherry Creek; two brothers,
Stanley Martin and Russell
Martin, both of this city;
and three sisters, Mrs. John
Roth, of Centerville. Ohio,
Mrs. R u s s e l l Miller, of
Springville, and Mrs. Frank
Lighty. Port Charlotte, Fla.
Five grandchildren and six
greatgrandchildren also survive.
Services will be conducted
Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the
Lane Funeral Home by Rev.
John E. Wickenden. rector
of E p i p h a n y Episcopal
Church.
Burial will be In Riverdale
Cemetery.

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Niagara Gazette - 11/27/1940

The marriage of Miss Frances
Marie Knize and Mr. George Henry
Wilcox, Jr., was solemnized Thanksgiving
afternoon at 2 o'clock In St.
James Methodist church, with the
Rev. Earl Burdick officiating.
The bride, the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. James Knize, of Llnwood ave-
nue, was becomingly gowned in white
slipper satin made on princess lines,
with high lace neckline and moulded
bodice, the full skirt falling in
a graceful train. Her fingertip illusion
veil, bordered with lace, fell
from a pearl tiara and her flowers,
white roses and baby's breath, were
tied with white satin ribbon.
Miss Agnes Knize, sister of the
bride and her maid of honor, were
gowned in blue satin, worn with a
pink headdress. The pink was further
carried out in her bouquet of
roses.
Miss Genevieve Seifeldt, of Lockport,
bridesmaid, wore rose satin for
her gown, with net headdress of
blue, and a bouquet of Talisman
roses.
Mr. Donald McMunn was the best
man and the ushers were Mr. Henry
Knlze-and Mr. James Knize, Jr.
The bridegroom is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. George Wilcox, of Thirtyseventh
street.
A reception was held in the afternoon
at 4 o'clock at the I. O. O. iF.
hall, Fourth and Niagara streets. The
mother of the bride wore a gown of
soldier blue crepe and the mother
of the bridegroom wore an attractive
gown of black velvet. Both wore
shoulder corsages.
After a motor trip Mr. and Mrs.
Wilcox will reside at 629 Thirtyfourth
street. The bride chose a
blue woolen frock with black fur
coat and black accessories for travelling.

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Niagara Gazette

LIERSCH — At St. Mary's hospital, Dec. 15 ,
1922 , Henry Liersch, aged 47 y e a r s , bel
oved husband of Wilhelmina , father of
George. Margaret, Mrs. Maurice Doyle,
John .Edwin . Otto and William , all of t h is
c i t y , Charles of Pittsburgh , Pa ., also one
brother Carl of t h i s c i t y and three sisters
a n d one brother in Germany. Funeral
services at the f a m i l y home, 1012 E ast
Falls street, Tuesday at 2 : 3 0 p.m. Rev.
H. Brezing will o f f i c i a t e . Deceased was
a member L. <>. O. M.

Henry + Wilhelmina. Wilhelmina was born about 1869 in Germany; died on 5 Jul 1949 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Falls - 7/6/1949

For Half Century Dies
A native of Germany and a resident
of this city since 1899, Mrs.
Wllhelmlna Liersch. 80. of 3253
Michigan avenue, died yesterday at
Memorial Hospital.
Wife of the former Henry Liersch
and a member of the Ladies' Aid
society of Zion Evangelical Lutheran
church. Mrs. Liersch Is survived
by six sons, George Llersch, William
and Edward Davis of this city;
Capt. Charles Davis, San Diego.
Calif.: Otto Davis, Detroit. Mich.,
and John Davis, Buffalo; one
daughter. Mrs. Elmer Wilcox, this
city, and 14 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted
by the Rev. Arthur H. Schmoyer.
D.D., at Bell Funeral home. Main
street, at a time to be announced
later.
Interment will be In Rlverdale
cemetery.

Eugene married Eliza about 1873. Eliza was born about 1847 in Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 2/27/1943

MARTIN-In this city Feb 25. 1943.
Charles A., aged 93 years; husband of
Annie C ; father of Mrs. Myrtle Wilcox.
Stanley and Russell. of this city; Mrs
George Arkyns aad George Martin, ot
Buffalo; Mrs. Russell Miller. Springville.
N. Y.. the late Mabel. Howard and
Charles. Funeral from the Grldley Funeral
Home. 750 Main S t - Wednesday
afternoon at 2 p m. Rev. David H.
Weeks officiating. Interment Ridge Lawn cemetery. Buffalo.

Charles + Annie C. Annie was born in Feb 1863 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]