Family/Spouse: DEMMIN, John Martin. John (son of DEMMIN, Wilhelm Johann and BORGET, Maria Sophia Johanna) was born on 16 Feb 1893 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY; died on 30 Nov 1949 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HILLMAN, Melvin. Melvin and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Garnet married ZAHNO, Thomas E about 1935. Thomas (son of ZAHNO, Frank and HEIDER, Edith) was born on 5 May 1906 in New York; died on 26 Aug 1988. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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DEMMIN - Elton I. Demmin, 62, from Sanborn, NY., in DeGraff Memorial Hospital, Tuesday morning (June 4, 1985) after a short illness. Survived by his wife, Marion E. (nee Gray) Demmin; nine children, Mrs. Edward (Sharon) Ciszek of Niagara Falls, Mrs. Henry (Suzanne) Case, of Town of Niagara, Mrs. Ernest (Christine) Reynolds of No. Tonawanda, Mrs. James (Donna) Church, of Sanborn, Mrs George (Jacqueline) Woodley, Jr. of Hilton, N.Y., John (Janet) Demmin of Hampton, VA . James (Diane) Demmin of Sanborn, David (Denise) Demmin of Town of Niagara and Elton "Chip" Demmin, Jr. of Sanborn; also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Melvin (Inez) Hillman and Mrs Thomas (Garnet) Zahno, both of Ransomville; 13 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 8904 South Military Rd . Niagara Falls, Wednesday 7-9 p.m and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 7 at 10:00 a.m. in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Bergholz with Rev. Stephen P Roehrs officiating. Interment in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery.

Elton married GRAY, Marion E on 15 Mar 1947 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. Marion (daughter of GRAY, William S and MUNCEY, Flora L) was born on 29 Mar 1928 in Niagara County, NY; died on 4 May 2009 in Williamsville, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MCCLELLAND, Catherine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Bruce M. Hillman, age 81 of Niagara Falls NY, died Sunday April 9, 2017 at his residence under the loving care of his family and Niagara Hospice.

Bruce was born July 18, 1935 in Ransomville, the son of the late Melvin and Inez (Demmin) Hillman. He attended Wilson High School and began working at GM Harrison Radiator in 1954. Bruce was an Inspector/Packer and retired in 1978 after 24 years. He lived in Bergholtz for 53 years before moving to Niagara Falls. Bruce also served as a PFC in the NY National Guard from 1954 – 1958.

He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in LaSalle. Bruce was an avid woodworker and enjoyed the Sanborn Antique Days. He also enjoyed working on the Demmin Family Farm as a younger man.

He is survived by his children, Richard Hillman (Zelda) of Tok, Alaska, Linda (Buck) Woodham of Lakeland, FL, and Daniel Hillman (Albert E. Van Dette) of Fredonia, NY ; his grandchildren, Dawn, Renee, Rhonda, Nicole, and Glenn; his great grandchildren, Lexis, Jacob, and Jacob, a great great grandchild, Araiaha; a brother, Larry Hillman of Ransomville; and a sister, Joyce (Robert) Atwater of Appleton, NY. He was predeceased by a sister, Carol Helms.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 28, at 2:00 pm in the Grace Lutheran Church, 736 Cayuga Dr., Niagara Falls, with the Rev. Benjamin Bahr officiating. There will be no prior visitation. Burial will follow in St Peter Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Church Rd., Town Of Cambria. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 736 Cayuga Dr, Niagara Falls, NY 14304, or to the American Diabetes Assoc., WNY Chapter, 315 Alberta Dr., Amherst, NY 14226. Arrangements have been entrusted to HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Rd., Ransomville, NY.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Larry L. Hillman, 74 of Ransomville, NY died Tuesday August 15, 2017 in the Newfane Rehab and Heath Care Center. Born in Ransomville on November 29, 1942 to the late Melvin E. "Peanuts" and Inez (Demmin) Hillman.
Larry served in the United State Army during the Vietnam era from 1964-1967. After returning he was employed by General Motors Harrison Radiator in Lockport for 25 years. Larry was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church at North Ridge, Town of Cambria.
Larry is survived by his sister Joyce (Robert) Atwater of Lockport and Several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Bruce Hillman and a sister Carol (Charles) Helms.
NO PRIOR VISITATION. Services were private at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in St. Peter Lutheran Church cemetery. Memorials can be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church at North Ridge. Arrangements by the HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, Ransomville, NY.

Family/Spouse: ATWATER, Robert John. Robert was born on 5 Jun 1937; died on 17 May 2022 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joyce married TRUESDELL, Neil E on 22 Jul 1950. Neil (son of TRUESDELL, Merton A and RITTER, Cornelia) was born on 7 Jul 1927 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY; died on 31 Jan 2021 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HELMS, Charles. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary of Randall T. Zahno
Randall T. “Randy” Zahno, age 80, of Ransomville husband of the late Janice Nye Zahno died Thursday, February 6, 2020 at his home in Ransomville. He was on born August 6, 1939 in Lockport, NY. He is the son of the late Thomas and the late Garnet Demmin Zahno. Randy married Janice A. Nye on August 1, 1964 she predeceased him on January 28, 2003. Randy was employed by NYS Parks and Recreation retiring after 30 years. Randy had a passion for John Deere tractors, he loved growing and selling produce at his roadside stand where he served the community for many years, he also enjoyed going to the Amish auctions and auctions in general. Randy is survived by two daughters; Camille Zahno of Odenton, MD and Tricia (Sean) Dzierzanowski of Ransomville; a sister Gayle (Late Fred) Butz, his grandchildren, Amber Racette, Kendall Dzierzanowski and Tyler McEvoy also surviving is a great grandchild, Landon Racette. NO PRIOR VISITATION. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 12 at Hardison Funeral Homes Inc., 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville, NY with Rev. Ann Cole officiating. Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ransomville Vol. Fire Co. Ambulance Fund, PO Box 239, Ransomville, NY 14131 or Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094, or the Food Bank of WNY at www.foodbankwny.org. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online condolences.

Randall married NYE, Janice A on 1 Aug 1964. Janice (daughter of NYE, Raymond and SCHNOOR, Leona M) was born on 6 May 1942; died on 28 Jan 2003. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gayle married BUTZ, Frederick Norman [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CHURCH, James. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Diane. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: J Susan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Denise. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Patricia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SHARON E. CISZEK (LAUFER), age 74 of Niagara Falls, NY, was called to her heavenly home on December 9, 2021 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Lockport, NY on October 7, 1947; daughter of the late Elton and Marion (Gray) Demmin, Sr. A lifelong member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, in Bergholz, where she was a member of the Ladies Aide, and of the LWML. Sharon was employed at the former Teletech, Inc. in Niagara Falls. She enjoyed camping, making arts and crafts, reading, and collected Gnomes.Survivors include her fiance, Richard Laufer; three children, Matthew Ciszek (Michael Wachter) of Erie, PA, Joseph and Megan Ciszek both of Niagara Falls; two sisters, Donna Church, and Jacqueline Woodley; three brothers, James, David, and Elton Demmin, Jr.; eight fur-grandchildren, Wolfie, Toby, Wellington, Winchester, Appollo, Gemini, Panda, and Sonic; also nieces and nephews.Also preceded in death by her first husband, Edward Ciszek; a brother, John Demmin; and two sisters, Christine Reynolds, and Suzanne Pardee.Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Monday (December 13) from 2-8 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Denton White, on Tuesday (December 14) at 10:00 a.m. in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, corner of Niagara Road and Luther Street, in Bergholz. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.Although Sharon received all of the COVID vaccines, she still succumbed to complications of the virus. She wanted to make known that the vaccines are still essential to have and encourages everyone that has not already received them, to do so.

Family/Spouse: CISZEK, Richard. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LAUFER, Richard E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Suzanne E. Pardee, age 68 of North Tonawanda, NY, was called to her heavenly home on August 12, 2017 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, NY. Born on November 15, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Elton and Marion (Gray) Demmin Sr. Sue was a 1967 graduate of Niagara Wheatfield High School, and was employed at Delphi, in Lockport, until her retirement. She was a life long member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Bergholz, and enjoyed bowling and the quality time spent with her family. Preceded in death by her husband, Kerry Pardee; a brother, John Demmin; and sister, Christine Reynolds. Surviving are six children, Stephen (Sandra) Case, Philip (Amanda) Case, Robert Case, Karla (Scott) Adams, Jennifer (Vincent) Carr, and Benjamin Pardee; 12 grandchildren; six brothers and sisters, Sharon (Richard "Butch" Laufer) Ciszek, Donna (James) Church, Jacqueline Woodley, James (Diane) Demmin, David (J. Susan) Demmin, and Elton "Chip" (Patricia) Demmin Jr.; a sister in law, Carol Demmin; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Monday (August 14) from 4-8 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Denton White, on Tuesday (August 15) at 10:00 a.m. in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Road and Luther Street, Bergholz. A private interment will take place in the church cemetery, immediately following the service.

Family/Spouse: PARDEE, Kerry L. Kerry (son of PARDEE, Kenneth C and HUFF, W Marie) was born on 25 Dec 1951 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 26 Apr 2015 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CASE, Henry. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Christine Ann Reynolds, age 66, of North Tonawanda, NY, was called to her heavenly home on August 7, 2017 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Elton and Marion (Gray) Demmin Sr. A life long member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Bergholz (Town of Wheatfield), she was a Niagara Wheatfield High School graduate, class of 1969, and earned her Associate Degree from Niagara County Community College in 1982. Christine enjoyed crocheting, and spending quality time with her family and grandchildren. She was married to Ernest Reynolds, who preceded her in death. 
Survivors include four children, Gregory Maday, Laura (Doug) Deschamps, Katelyn (Nathan) Reynolds, and Eric (Randi) Reynolds; seven brothers and sisters, Sharon (Richard "Butch" Laufer) Ciszek, Suzanne (dec'd Kerry) Pardee, Donna (James) Church, Jacqueline Woodley, James (Diane) Demmin, David (J. Susan) Demmin, Elton "Chip" (Patricia) Demmin Jr.; sister in law, Carol Demmin; and grandchildren, Gregory Maday II, Isabel, Autumn, Rebecca, and Xavier Deschamps, Aiden, Hunter, Chase, Nevaeh, and Eric Jr. Reynolds; and many nieces and nephews. Also predeceased by a brother, John Demmin.
Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Thursday (August 10) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Denton White, on Friday (August 11) at 1:00 p.m. in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Road and Luther Street, in Bergholz. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to:
https://foundation.chestnet.org/donate/

Family/Spouse: REYNOLDS, Ernest R. Ernest was born in 1935; died on 29 Nov 2009 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MADAY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WOODLEY, George T. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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March 13, 2012
John William Demmin

Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS — John William Demmin, age 55, was called to his heavenly home on Friday, March 9, 2012 at Savannah Hospice, in Hinesville, Georgia, after a short illness. A resident of Hinesville for the past 15 years, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY. He was predeceased by his parents, Elton and Marion Demmin. John was employed and retired from the U.S. Army.

Survivors include a son, Joshua W. Demmin of Savannah, GA; daughter, Jillian (Timothy) Wilber of Smith Station, AL; five sisters, Sharon Ciszek, Suzanne Pardee, Christine Reynolds, Donna Church and Jacqueline Woodley; three brothers, James, David and Elton (Jr.) Demmin, all of the Niagara Falls area; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Philip N. Sallach on Saturday at 10:00 AM in the funeral home. Interment will be in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Wheatfield.

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Family/Spouse: Janet. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Carol. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Zelda. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WOODHAM, Buck. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: VANDETTE, Albert E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MCHENRY, Barbara. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: O'CONNOR, John. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Judy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DZIERZANOWSKI, Sean. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jackie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: LONDON, Christine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sandra. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Amanda. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DESCHAMPS, Douglas Joseph. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Nathan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Randi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WILBER, Timothy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]