Family/Spouse: BALL, Isabel. Isabel and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Arthur C. Sawyer
November 23, 1924 - November 25, 2023

Arthur C. Sawyer passed away on November 25th, 2023. He was born in the Village of LaSalle to William J. and Isabel Sawyer (nee Ball). He was predeceased by his wife, Joyce M. Sawyer (nee Hildebrandt). He is survived by his three children, Nancy J. Gee (deceased Richard Gee) of Rochester, NY; Lynne N. and Thomas Curyto of West Chester, P.A. and Kevin A. and Cynthia Sawyer of Niagara Falls, NY.
 He is also survived by 8 grandchildren: Leanne (Robert) McAllister, Richard (Michelle) Gee, Thomas (Kim) Curyto, Todd (Jen) Curyto, Tara (Jason) Adams, Corey (Charity) Curyto, Aaron (Samantha) Sawyer, Leah (Steven) Schul. Also, 21 great grandchildren, three great grand stepdaughters, and two great great grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Kenneth Sawyer (Joanne) of West Palm Beach Florida, and one sister, Shirley Oldfield (deceased Gordon Oldfield) of Lockport, NY. He was also survived by many nieces & nephews.
 Preceding him in death are three sisters; Louise Mayville of Niagara Falls, NY, Dorothy Sawyer of Niagara Falls, NY, Irene McClain of Rochester NY and a brother, William J. Sawyer Jr. of Niagara Falls, NY. 
 During WWII he enlisted in the United States Navy at age 18. His discharge was November, 1945. The Navy awarded him various medals and a Battle Star during the Philippine Campaign.
 For forty years he worked at Mathieson Alkali Works, now known as Olin Corporation, retiring in 1985 as manager of both departments of Traffic and Purchasing. While at Olin he served many years on the M.A.W. Federal Credit Union, retiring as President. He is currently a member of the Lasalle Lodge 132 F. & A.M. and American Legion Post 1465. He was a past member of the Niagara Falls Traffic Club, Buffalo Purchasing Association and Lasalle Sportsmen’s Club.
 Art would like to give a special thanks to his two daughters: Nancy Gee and Lynne Curyto and husband, Tom Curyto, his son and wife: Kevin and Cynthia Sawyer, his nephew and wife, Bill and Dianne Mayville and nephews Thomas and Robert Sawyer. Art would also like to thank his neighbors; Ted and Gina Weed Sr., Sam and Mary Brandy, Sean and Rhonda Vekich, Jane Schulz and Frank Hansen.
Friends may call at the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls on Wednesday, November 29th from 4 to 8 PM where funeral services will be held immediately following the visitation at 8 PM.  Burial will be Thursday at 10:30 AM in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery in Lewiston.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Sawyers name to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Family/Spouse: HILDEBRANDT, Joyce M. Joyce (daughter of HILDEBRANDT, Benjamin Ferdinand and Matie) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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June 29, 1927 - December 5, 2023
Kenneth G. Sawyer passed away peacefully in hospice care on December 5, 2023 at the age of 96. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY to William J. and Isabel Sawyer (Ball). He was predeceased by his first wife, Delores J. Sawyer (Ruhlman), and is survived by his wife Bette "Joanie" Sawyer (Cooper) of West Palm Beach, FL.
He is survived by his two daughters, Kim (Bryan) Stockwell and Dawn (Jim) Murphy III and stepchildren Julie (Mark) Bowman, Tim (Kelli) Thomasson, Chris Thomasson, Dan Grove & Kim Thomasson.
He is survived by ten grandchildren: Shawna, Matthew, Alyssa, Shanna, JC, Angela, Joey, Aleya, Brandon & Tyler. Also, ten great-grandchildren: Cayden, Tripp, Bayley, William, Makayla, Jase, Harry, Hess, Hugh and Cooper.
Kenneth is also survived by one sister, Shirley (deceased Gordon) Oldfield of Lockport, NY. Preceding him in death are three sisters; Louise Mayville, Dorothy Sawyer of Niagara Falls and Irene McClain of Rochester, NY, and two brothers William J. Sawyer Jr. and Arthur C. Sawyer of Niagara Falls, NY, as well as numerous nieces & nephews.
He attended Trott Vocational High School in Niagara Falls, NY and then served in the United States Army from 1945-1947. He transferred to the reserves in Germany as a Sgt in the Signal Corp for four years, which included work in Belgium. Upon returning to the States, he worked for twenty-four years with the International Paper Company of Niagara Falls. In 1967 he moved his family to West Palm Beach, FL, starting a new career with the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier.
He loved all sports, competing in softball, basketball and bowling. He received the IPC Sportsmanship Award for basketball. He loved his Buffalo Bills, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves. Another passion of his was singing, he was known by many in Boynton Beach, FL as the "Singing Mailman". His singing brought joy and happiness to people at weddings, nursing homes and his church where he sang in the choir for many years.
Ken and his family would like to thank all his family and friends for their loving and caring support. Also, his caregivers Denise & Jeymie, who became like family.
A celebration of life service will be held at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 100 N. Palmway, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460 on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 10:00am.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Sawyer's name to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Family/Spouse: COOPER, Joanne. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: RUHLMAN, Delores J. Delores and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Shirley Oldfield Life Story

Shirley May (Sawyer) Oldfield, 91, a longtime resident of Youngstown, New York, returned to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in the Niagara Hospice Wing of Northgate Healthcare Facility in North Tonawanda, NY.   Born on July 7, 1933, in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Isabel and William J. Sawyer, Sr and the wife of the late Gordon James Oldfield, whom she met in June of 1953 and married in St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Niagara Falls, NY on November 7, 1953.  Gordon predeceased her on September 28, 1998 after 45 years of marriage.

Shirley is survived by her three children, Randy (Larry) Walck, Jeffrey (Brenda) Oldfield and Kris (Gregory) Jordan; grandchildren, Jennifer (Daniel) Stewart, Joel (Jennifer) Oldfield, Heather (Andrew) Cavaretta and Casey (Dylan) Thompson; seven great-grandchildren, Zachary, Sofia and Olivia Stewart, Henry Oldfield and Lily, Jack and Ryan Cavaretta. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

She was pre-deceased by her sisters, Dorothy Sawyer, Louise (Chuck) Mayville and Irene (Jerry) McClain; her brothers, William J. Jr. (Mary) Sawyer, Arthur (Joyce) Sawyer and Kenneth (Dolores and Joan) Sawyer.

Shirley graduated with high honors from Niagara Falls High School in June of 1951 and worked at the John P. Hancock General Insurance Company for 4 years prior to and during her marriage.

She sold Avon for 7 years and became Parish Secretary at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Niagara Falls, for 21 ½ years.  In 1987 she and her husband moved to Youngstown, NY where she became a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in 1999 where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, Acolyte, Lector, Usher, Vestry member, Financial Secretary, Deanery representative and as Chairman of the Outreach Committee and introduced the “Mitten Tree”.

One of her greatest passions was “Feeding the Hungry” and buying food weekly and along with St. John’s sent food to the Ransomville Care & Share Food Pantry.  She was also an Election Inspector for Niagara County and the Village of Youngstown. She was an avid reader, loved crossword and jigsaw puzzles and coloring.  She was an avid New York Yankees, Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres fan.  She especially loved her matinee idol, Cary Grant.

All are welcome to gather for visitation on Sunday, from 3-7 p.m., at the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007). Shirley’s funeral service will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Youngstown, NY, on Monday, July 22nd at 11:00 a.m., with the Rev. Barbara Price officiating. Family and friends invited. Interment will follow in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John’s Episcopal Church, Youngstown, the Ransomville Care and Share Food Pantry, Niagara Hospice or The Youngstown Firehall.

Shirley’s family has entrusted her care to the Goodlander family.  Share condolences and view her tribute video at GOODLANDERCARES.com 

Shirley married OLDFIELD, Gordon on 7 Nov 1953 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Gordon died on 28 Sep 1998. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MAYVILLE, Chuck. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MCCLAIN, Jerry. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: GEE, Richard. Richard and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: STOCKWELL, Bryan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: WALCK, Larry Gilbert. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: JORDAN, Gregory. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CLEARY, William M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]