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- Niagara Gazette - 3/22/1947
Dr. Frank E. Woodley, 421 Walnut
avenue, prominent Niagara
Falls dentist and a former sports
leader here who practiced his profession
in this city for more than
40 years, died last night at Mt.
St. Mary's hospital after a prolonged
illness.
One of the most widely known
dental surgeons ° in this area. Dr.
Woodley was past president of the
Niagara Falls Dental association
and at one time headed the Eighth
Judicial District Dental society.
A star football player in his college
days, Dr. Woodley continued
his Interest in the game after
coming here and was Instrumental
in popularizing the game . locally.
He aided in the, organization of the
first regular football team at Niagara
university and served as its
first coach. He also coached one
of the early Niagara Falls high
school teams.
Dr. Woodley was active in Masonic
circles and was a member
of Niagara River Lodge, F and AM
and a Shriner. He was a member
of the Niagara Falls Country club
and the Niagara club.
Born , in Hughesville, Pa., Dr.
Woodley was educated at Susquehanna
college and the University
of Pennsylvania Dental school,
coming to Niagara Falls in 1901 to
begin the practice of his profession.
At both Institutions Dr. Woodley
was a star performer on the foot*
ball field in many Ivy league games.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Harriet Maddever Woodley, and one
son, Frank E. Woodley, Jr.
Funeral services wfll be held Monday
at 2 p. m. at the Woodley home
with the Rev. Blake B. Hammond,
rector of St. Peter's Episcopal
church, officiating. Interment will
be In Rlverdale cemetery.
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