Family/Spouse: MARSHALL, Filmore S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Obituary of Mary C. Stahl

Mary Corliss Stahl passed away November 2, 2021.
Born in Sanborn NY, second of four children of Filmore and Olive (Bodie) Marshall.
Mary was surrounded by musicians from an early age with her grandfather and mother being professional musicians/teachers.  She continued her musical training concentrating in piano musicianship and pedagogy and maintained a large studio of piano and organ students in the area.  She was a lifelong church organist serving many congregations including most recently Clinton Street United Methodist where she was also a member.  She also became an entertainer as part of the C C’s of Melody performing both in the US and Canada.
Mary Corliss married Elwood (Bob) Stahl, deceased, and had two children, Joan (Richard) Rands and Kevin (Gertrude) Stahl.
Mary was predeceased by her husband Elwood, her daughter Joan, her sister Phyllis Cothran Ebling and brother Franklin Marshall.  She is survived by sister Charlene M Seekins.  She was a loving grandmother of Lorelei (David) Smith, Renee Maisel, Brett (Barbara) Rands, Tricia (Jared) Bruning, Erin (Chris) Ewin.  She was blessed with many great grandchildren including Ryan (Sydney) Maisel, Alexandra (Spencer) Bedwell, Corey Smith, Zachary and Samuel Bruning, Peyton Erwin,  Cameron and Morgan Rands with great, great grandchildren Chase and Easton Bedwell.
Friends may call Friday 11/5/21 from 3:00PM – 6:00PM with a memorial service at 5:00PM at Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St Lockport.

Family/Spouse: STAHL, Elwood. Elwood (son of STAHL, Rudolph and PITLER, Bertha M) was born on 14 May 1917 in New York; died on 21 Apr 1981 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Phyllis married BEACH, Hugh Richard about 1940. Hugh (son of BEACH, Harry A and Isabella M) was born on 11 Apr 1921 in MI; died on 27 Apr 2011 in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, WV. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Phyllis married COTHRAN, Floyd V on 2 Feb 1957 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary of Charlene Seekins-Smith

Charlene Seekins-Smith passed away August 30, 2022 in Eastern Niagara Hospital.  Born in Sanborn, NY on July 11, 1932 she was the daughter of Fillmore and Olive (Bodie) Marshall.  Charlene has spent her business career of over 68 years at the Bewley Building working for the Bewley family for over 68 years. Straight out of Bryant and Stratton Business College she began working for Charles Bewley in 1951, The real estate, insurance and development office provided endless opportunities for Charlene's boundless energy.  In 1984 after Charles Bewley's passing, Charlene purchased the Bewley Insurance agency renaming it Bewley -Seekins-Smith Insurance and continued running it while also managing the Bewley Building.
 
Charlene's energy and drive also saw her participating in numerous City committees, boards and projects as well as community service organizations. She is a past recipient of Business Person of the Year in 2003, Small Business of the Year as well as Citizen of the year awards in 1999. She was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. She also served as chairperson and founding member of Lockport Main Street Inc.
 
Being community minded Charlene was involved with the Light Up Lockport Committee, the Dale Association Development Committee, and Lockport Central Business District Parking Committee.  She was past president of the Greater Lockport Insurance Women’s Club, past president of the Lockport Independent Insurance Agents Association, the Health Association of Niagara County Board of Directors, chairperson of the Hamilton House Restoration Committee, served as second Vice President of the Zonta Club, served on the campaign for the United Way, and was vice chairman of the Apple Festival.
 
Charlene was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lockport where she served on the Board of Elders, Finance Committee, Chairperson of House & Grounds Committee, and on the Happy Times Board. She has also completed numerous terms on the Board of Presbyterian Senior Care of WNY serving as treasurer. She won the Merit Award from the Eastern Niagara Chamber of Commerce and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Lockport Business Association.
 
Charlene passed her insurance agency on to her son as well as the title of manager of the Bewley Building, she continued to have daily input into both businesses and maintained her enthusiastic support of downtown Lockport.
 
Charlene was predeceased by her husbands Allan Seekins on May 24, 1980 and Ronald Smith on March 8, 2015.  She is survived by her son Jeffrey (Edward M. Dzioba) Seekins; step-sons Thomas Lee Smith, Martin (Kathryn) Smith, and the late James (Mary) Smith; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; and dear friend Eileen Smith.  Charlene was also predeceased by her siblings Franklin (Wilma) Marshall, Mary (late Bob) Corliss Stahl, and Phyllis Ebling.
 
Relatives and friends may call Friday, Sept. 2nd from 3-6 PM in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport where funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 3rd at 10 AM.  Interment will be in Cold Springs Cemetery.  Donations in Charlene’s name to the First Presbyterian Church, 21 Church St., Lockport, NY 14094 would be appreciated.  Visit pruddenandkandt.com.
 

Family/Spouse: SEEKINS, Allen. Allen died on 24 May 1980. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SMITH, Ronald. Ronald died on 8 Mar 2015. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Joan E. Rands (Stahl)

April 11, 1946 - December 28, 2020
Joan passed away on December 28, 2020 at age 74 in Spencerport.
Joan was a loving daughter, mother, and grandmother who found great joy in family gatherings. She enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles, being by water and her dog, PoohBear.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Richard Rands.
Joan is survived by her mother, Mary Corliss Stahl; aunt, Charlene Seekins Smith; children, Lorelei (David) Smith, Renee Maisel, and Brett (Barbara) Rands; grandchildren, Ryan (Sydney) Maisel, Alexandra (Spencer) Bedwell, Corey Smith, Cameron Rands, and Morgan Rands; great-grandchildren, Chase and Easton Bedwell; brother, Kevin (Gertrude) Stahl; nieces, Tricia (Jared) Bruning and Erin (Chris) Ewin; dear friend, Priscilla McAllister; and many others.
There will be a celebration of Joan's life in the summer.
Donations can be made to MHA Mental Health America or to the American Cancer Society.
Family and friends may leave a condolence, upload a photo, and light a digital candle by visiting Joan's tribute wall at murphyfuneralservices.com.

Family/Spouse: RANDS, Richard E. Richard was born in Apr 1941; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joan married RYAN, Barry John on 14 Sep 1963 in Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: SZIOBA, Edward M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SMITH, David. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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