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WILLIAMS - Melvin, at his home 3903 Daniels Rd., Wilson, Friday, Dec. 30th, 1977. Surviving are his wife Elizabeth; 3 sons, Douglas M. of Torrance, California, Thomas D, of Ransomville, and Timothy E. of Lockport, 3 daughters, Patricia Hartz of Lockport, Nancy Volls and Elizabeth Bodie, both of Ransomville, 1 brother Rev. Walter Williams of Bradenton, Florida; 4 sisters, Alice Beutel of Sanborn, Josephine Buerger of Bergholtz, Esther Holliday of Charlottsville, Va., and Martha DeVantier of Sanborn, and 18 grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother Arthur Williams. Friends may call at THE HAMILTON & CLARK Funeral Chapel, Wilson, where the family will be present Saturday and Sunday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral services at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Northridge, Monday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. David Musall officiating. Interment in the Lutheran Cemetery at Northridge. Memorials to the St. Peter Lutheran Church Building fund gratefully accepted.

Melvin married JAGOW, Elizabeth Louise on 4 Sep 1934 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Elizabeth (daughter of JAGOW, Friedrich Wilhelm and HOFFMEISTER, Lydia Magdalena) was born on 3 Oct 1915 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 23 May 2015 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: JOHNSTON, Gary. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HARTZ, Allen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Patricia married BRAWN, Gerald Arthur on 18 Jul 1959 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Gerald (son of BRAWN, Sidney and MATHEWS, Margaret) was born on 1 Sep 1934 in New York; died on 21 Jul 2013 in Lexington, Lexington County, SC. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LORT, Donna Mae. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Douglas married BOWERS, Nancy Jean [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Thomas D Williams
Thomas D Williams, age 67, of the Town of Wilson, was called home, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Wednesday May 4, 2005, at his home under the care of Niagara Hospice. He was born on May 18, 1937, the son of Elizabeth Jagow Williams and the late Melvin C. Williams.
He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He married Lorena Lester on Jul 20, 1957. Tom worked as a carpenter for 48 years. Singing and wood carving were his passions and he generously gave away most of his carving to family, friends and churches throughout the country.
He was a member of the Board of Directors for Opportunities Unlimited, and Chairman of the Board for six years. He also served on the NYSARC Board of Governors for New York State. He as a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church (North Ridge), and had served as Secretary of the Congregation, Elder, Choir and Praise Group Member, and Chairman of the Board of Education. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He graduated from Wilson High School in 1955, was a member of the National Guard and the Barber Shoppers (S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A.). He worked for the government SBA and was a co-owner of Heavens to Betsy gift shop.
Besides his mother, Elizabeth Williams of Lockport, he is survived by his wife, Lorena (Lester) Williams; three children, Mrs. Cynthia (Alonzo) St. Louis of Barker, Earl Williams of Lockport, and Mark (Patrice) Williams of Newfane; two brothers, Douglas (Nancy) Williams of Arizona, and Timothy (Donna) Williams of Lockport; three sisters, Patricia (Gary) Johnston of Wilson, Nancy (Richard) Reak of Tennessee and Betsy (Carl) Bodie of Wilson; two grandchildren, Larissa St. Louis and Alonzo St. Louis, Jr. and soon to be grandson Thomas Frank Williams. Also survived by several loving aunts, uncle, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM and the Hamilton and Clark Inc., Funeral Home, 270 Young Street, Wilson. Funeral Services will be held at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 4169 Church Rd., Cambria, Saturday at 11 AM with Rev. Dr, David S. Belasic officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Cambria. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Peter Lutheran Church, North Ridge, Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara or Niagara Hospice, gratefully accepted.

Thomas married LESTER, Lorena C [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Elisabeth married BODIE, Carl Stephan [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DIO, Peter J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Birth: Mar. 21, 1963 New York, USA
Death: Mar. 30, 2000 New York, USA

On Thursday March 30, 2000 Brenda lost her battle with melanoma skin cancer at age 37.
Melanoma is the most serious cancer of the skin. According to the Melanoma Research Foundation in Lake Forest, CA, one human being dies every hour of every day of the year, in the United States, of melanoma skin cancer. Melanoma strikes people of all ages, all races, all economic levels and both sexes. It is already the most common cancer for women 25 to 29 and the second most common cancer for women 30 to 34. Melanoma is increasing faster than any other cancer. Children born today have a four to five times greater risk of developing melanoma in their lifetimes than their parents have.
Brenda was first diagnosed with malignant melanoma in January 1995. She had a large mole on her back that turned black and began bleeding. It was removed with clear margins all the way around. Her lymph nodes were also clear.
Due to the lack of knowledge of what melanoma skin cancer is all about, Brenda and her family were not overly concerned about her future. She made regular routine visits to her doctors and had several other moles removed that were non-malignant. Life went on as normal except Brenda now avoided the sun, wore large hats, sunscreen and more protective clothing. Still the seriousness of the cancer did not set in with the family as they continued to enjoy sun-filled activities.
October 1999 would change all that. Brenda found a small lump that appeared on her back. It was the size of a marble and blue in color. She met with her surgeon who planned to remove the lump. Surgery was scheduled for November 23 and three more lumps appeared before the surgery. The results came back as malignant melanoma stage IV. It turns out that the blue was actually bleeding under the skin. Immediate cat scans were done which revealed the cancer had metastasized to her lungs, liver and brain.
Brenda was given only "months" to live. She had chosen to take no treatments and felt she would rather spend her last few months having a better quality of life. She knew how sick interferon and radiation could make her and their rate of working was minimal at best. Good nutrition, a positive attitude toward healing and a strong faith were her treatments.
On February 9th, 2000 Brenda returned for another cat scan. The results showed the brain tumor was increasing and she was given only a couple more weeks to live. The tumor grew quickly as it does with melanoma and Brenda passed away seven weeks later.
Beth is sharing this story with you for several reasons. First, she wishes to honor the memory of her sister and also to pass along her sister's wish that others learn about melanoma. In addition, Beth lost a step-sister two months later to colon cancer, not to mention several family friends that also passed away that year.
"Life is to short to not live it to it's fullest. Spend every day doing something you enjoy and tell the special people in your life how much they mean to you," sister Beth.

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

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

Family/Spouse: ROSS, Brian. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: STOLTZ, Tammy L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MORELLO, Molly Ann. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FINDLEY, Jill. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GASPAR, Yolanda. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BRODIE, John M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Earl “The Squirrel” Williams passed away peacefully in his sleep May 13, 2024. He was born on the 4th of July, 1958 in Newfane NY, son of Thomas Williams (deceased) and Lorena (Lester) Williams of Ransomville NY.Earl had an amazing life and was a happy-go-lucky, quick witted man who always had a warm smile on his face and a warm hug for his friends and family. He was very outgoing and would introduce himself to everyone he met telling them his name and his birthday. He was convinced that all the fireworks and celebrating on July 4th was for him. He was a member and honorary Elder of St. Peters Lutheran Church North Ridge on Church Street in Lockport NY. Earl was a poster child with Senator Earl Brydges for Down Syndrome Awareness. He was an avid bowler, golfer, dancer, card player and considered himself to be a pro in everything he attempted, just ask him! He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America, a Buffalo Bills and New York Jets Football fan and loved all styles of music, especially Barbara Mandrel. Earl loved his golf cart named “The Earlmobile” and would be seen driving it all around the neighborhood. He was a proud member of the "Lockport Chimers" Bell Ringers Group. He loved all women, especially blondes and considered himself a bit of a Chick Magnet! As he would say, “What can I say, they love me!”He is survived by his siblings Mark “Buc”(Patrice) Williams of Lockport and sister Cynthia(Lon) St. Louis of Gasport NY, as well as niece Larissa (Jake) Raymond, nephews Alonzo (Rachel) St. Louis and Thomas Williams well as many cousins, aunts, uncles and dear friends.Friends and family can pay respects at Hardison Funeral Home at 3648 Ransomville Rd, Ransomville, NY 14131 On Sunday May 19, 2024 between the hours of 1 and 4 PM. A Christian service and burial will take place Monday May 20, 2024 at 11 AM at St Peters Lutheran Church North Ridge located at 4169 Church Rd, Lockport, NY 14094. In Lieu of flowers, donations in Earls name can be made to St Peters Lutheran Church North Ridge or WNY Challenger Sports. (wnychallengersports.com)

Family/Spouse: PICCIANO, Patrice J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ST. LOUIS, Alonzo Albert. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Fournier, Laurie J.


Laurie J. Fournier (nee Volls) died at age 47. Beloved wife of Michael C.; dear mother of Harrison and Drew; daughter of Nancy Reak (Dick) and the late Martin; sister of Marty (Colorado Springs, CO); granddaughter of Elizabeth Williams (Lockport, NY); daughter-in-law of Camille and Margaret Fournier. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Bay Presbyterian Church, 25419 Lake Rd., Bay Village, OH at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Harrison and Drew Fournier Education Fund c/o National City Bank, 35890 Detroit Rd., Avon, OH 44011. Arrangements by the Daniel L. Berry-Donald Martens and Sons Funeral Home, Westlake, OH (440) 617-1911.Visit www.legacy.com/nigara-gazette for on-line guest register .
Published in the Greater Niagara Newspapers on 1/2/2010

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