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NF Gazette

HOFFMEISTER FUNERAL
Loss of Witmer Road Resident Mourned by Many Relatives.
BERGHOLTZ, Jan. 16,-The funeral services for Frederick Hoffmeister, 73 years old, who died suddenly of heart disease at his home on the Witmer road last Sunday morning while getting ready to go to church, was held Tuesday afternoon from the home at 2 o'clock and a half hour later in the St. James church. Interment was in St. James cemetery, south of this village. He is survived by three sons, William, at home, Fred, of New York City. and John, of Buffalo; five daughters. Mrs. Alma Nablo and Mrs. Elizabeth Wrege, of North Tonawanda, Mrs. Christine De Vantier, of Walmore, Mrs. Ella Schroeder, of St. Johnsburg, and Mrs. Magdalena Jagow, south of this village; 25 grandchildren, three brothers and five sisters.

Frederick married HEUER, Elisabeth Sarah Marie on 13 Nov 1881 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Elisabeth (daughter of HEUER, Johann Friedrich and WITTKOPP, Wilhelmine) was born on 3 Jan 1858 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 10 Oct 1927 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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WW I Vet Dies at 83
William J. Hoffmeister, 83, died Saturday (May 6, 1967) in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Buffalo, after a lengthy illness.
He was a veteran of World War I.
Mr. Hoffmeister was the brother of Mrs. Christine DeVantier of this city and Mrs. Ella Schroeder and Mrs. William Wrege Sr., both of North Tonawanda. In addition to the three sisters, Mr. Hoffmeister is survived by a brother, Frederick Hoffmeister of Jamaica, N.Y.
The Rev. Robert Lehman of Bergholtz will conduct funeral services Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Road, in North Tonawanda. Burial will be in the cemetery of St. James Lutheran Church, where Mr. Hoffmeister was a member, in Bergholtz.

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NF Gazette Mar 27, 1967
Mrs. Alma W. Nablo, 82
NORTH TONAWANDA - Mrs. Alma W. Nablo, 82, of 487 Duane Drive, died today (March 27, 1967),at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Survivors include three sons, Donald W. and Harrison F. Nablo, both of this city, and Paul D. Nablo, North Haven, Conn.; two brothers, William Hoffmeister, Buffalo, and Frederick Hoffmeister, Belrose, L. I.; three sisters, Mrs. Christine DeVantler and Mrs. Edward (Ella) Schroeder, both of Wheatfield, and Mrs. William (Elisabeth) Wrege, this city, and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Fretthold Funeral Home by Rev. Robert Rose, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Park, Amherst. The family will be present at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Family/Spouse: NABLO, Otto Oswald. Otto was born on 5 Aug 1883 in Rainham, Haldimand, Ontario, Canada; died on 3 Jun 1963. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GRAFF, Eva K. Eva was born on 1 Jul 1892; died on 4 Sep 1988. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lydia married JAGOW, Friedrich Wilhelm on 18 Jun 1909 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Friedrich (son of JAGOW, Friedrich Wilhelm and WITTKOPF, Caroline Auguste Juliana) was born on 18 Apr 1888 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 30 May 1967 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christine married DEVANTIER, Albert Wilhelm Eduard on 26 Nov 1914 in Niagara County, NY. Albert (son of DEVANTIER, William Christian August and PFUHL, Mathilda Rebecca) was born on 16 Sep 1885 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY; died on 8 Sep 1936 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HOFFMEISTER - John W., of 293 School Road, Kenmore, March 8, 1949; beloved husband of Ester Baer Hoffmeister; father of Mrs. Lawrence Quinn: brother of Mrs. Otto Nablo. Mrs. Christina DeVantier, Mrs. William Wrege. Mrs. Edward Schroeder. Fred and William Hoffmeister and the late Lena Jagow, Friends may call at the Bury Funeral Home, 2796 Delaware, cnr, Tremain, until Wednesday at noon, Funeral services will be held at the Pilgrim Lutheran church, Delaware and Chapel Road. Kenmore, Wednesday afternoon at 1:30. Friends are invited.

Johannes married BAUER, Esther about 1924. Esther was born on 20 Feb 1899 in New York; died in Jun 1983 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 6/13/1985

WREGE Elizabeth A. (nee
Hoffmeister) Wrege, 86, of North
Tonawanda, Wedneday (June 12,
1985) at the Niagara Lutheran Home
in Buffalo. Born in the Town of
Wheatfield, she lived in North Tonawanda
most of her life and was a
member of St. Mark Lutheran
Church. She was the wife of the late
William F. Wrege, Sr., who died in
1976.
She is survived by a daughter,
Mrs. Jean D. Phillips and a son,
William F. (Luella) Wrege Jr., both
of North Tonawanda; eight grand
c h i l d r e n ; e i g h t g r e a t grandchildren;
two sisters,
Christine DeVantier of Niagara
Falls and Ella Schroeder of North
Tonawanda and many nieces and
nephews.
Friends may call at the Fretthold
Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St.,
at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda
today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday 2
to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be
held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from St.
Mark Lutheran Church, the Rev.
Thomas K. Spahn will officiate.
Interment White Chapel Memorial
Park Cemetery. If so desired, memorials
may be made to St. Mark
Lutheran Church. (13-14)

Elizabeth married WREGE, William Frederick on 11 Jun 1922 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. William (son of WREGE, William Friedrich Carl and PIEPENHAGEN, Maria Louise Emilie) was born on 29 Apr 1897 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 21 May 1976 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELLA W. SCHROEDER
The Buffalo News, June 18, 1994

Ella W. Schroeder of Lockport Road, an avid gardening enthusiast, died Friday (June 17, 1994) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital. The former Ella Hoffmeister was a lifelong resident of the town and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church.
Her husband, Edward, died in 1976. Survivors include two sons, Robert and Roy; and two grandsons. Services will be held at 2 P.M. Monday in DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, Bergholz. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery

Ella married SCHROEDER, Edward B on 20 Oct 1922 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Edward (son of SCHROEDER, Emil F and VOSTEEN, Gesine Emma) was born on 22 Aug 1895 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 28 Jul 1976 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SCHEAR, Katherine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harrison married CARR, Geraldine in 1968. Geraldine (daughter of CARR, Gerald and SCHREIBER, Margaret) died on 9 Feb 2020 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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31 January 1949 Tonawanda News

Walter J. Jagow, 37. died Sunday evening at the Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Jagow was a lifelong resident of the Town of Wheatfield. He is survived by his widow, Hilda, nee Walck, a daughter, Sharon Louise and a son, Charles Frederick. He is also survived by his father, Fred, four sisters, Mrs. Hugo Gade of La Porte, In.; Mrs. Melvin Williams of Sanborn, the Misses Maralyn and Elfrieda Jagow of Bergholz, five brothers, Howard of St. Johnsburg, Franklin and Erwin of Bergholz, Victor of Niagara Falls, and Frederick of Ft. Wayne, In. Funeral services will be held from the Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver St., Wednesday at 2 P.M. and at the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Bergholz, at 2:30. Deceased was a member of the Men’s Club of the Holy Ghost Church, Lutheran Laymen’s League and Bergholz Fire Dept. Rev. Victor Dahlke will officiate. Burial in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined.

Walter married WALCK, Hilda W Emilie on 5 Oct 1941 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Hilda (daughter of WALCK, Hugo August Emil and HASELEY, Ella Louise Wilhelmine) was born on 21 Oct 1917 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 May 2012 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Evelyn Henrietta Gade NF Gazette May 4, 2006

Evelyn Henrietta Gade, 93, of Springfield, IL, died Sunday April 30, 2006 at the Heritage Manor. She was born May 24, 1912 in Martinsville, NY, the daughter of Fred and Magdalena Hoffmeister Jagow. She married Hugo Gade in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Bergholz, NY June 28,1931. He preceded her in death in 1980
She taught kindergarten in Lutheran schools in LaPorte, IN and Baltimore, MD and later became a division manager for World Book Company in the Baltimore area. She was known for her warmth and hospitality and frequently shared bounty from her beautiful garden. She adapted cheerfully to changes in her life with moves to Pittsburgh, PA, LaPorte, IN and Baltimore, MD where her husband taught in Lutheran schools. They moved to Bel Air, MD in retirement and were active at St. Matthew Lutheran Church and fulfilled a dream of an organic garden. She particularly enjoyed growing strawberries and making jam to share with her many friends. Evelyn moved to Springfield, IL to be near her eldest daughter in 1996 and joined in fellowship at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. She was active in the quilting group and senior Bible class.
Surviving are her 2 daughters, Elaine (husband Dr. Alan) Birtch of Springfield, IL and Barbara (husband Edward) Thompson, of Edinburg, TX; her 2 sons Dr. Daniel (wife Mary) Gade of Burlington VT, and David Gade of Gaithersburg, MD; 8 grandchildren, Grant (wife Susan) Eric (wife Joanne) and mark (wife Jonell) Birtch, Jane (husband Oleg) Birtch Vatchev, Jay Alexander (wife Olga), Bill (wife Shari) and Michael (wife Jennie) Thompson, and Christopher (wife Tere) Gade; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Marilyn (husband Bob) Winter of N, Tonawanda, Erie County, NY, Betty Williams of Lockport, Niagara County, NY a brother Victor (wife Betty) Jagow, of Thurmond MD; 3 sisters-in-law, Hilda Wurl, Norma Stolzenburg and Shirley Jagow and several nieces and nephews.

Evelyn married GADE, Hugo William on 28 Jun 1931 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Hugo (son of GADE, Theodore and BRANDT, Matilda Emma Caroline) was born on 22 Apr 1904 in NE; died on 7 Feb 1980 in Bel Air, MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Howard married LIND, Paula Emma on 21 Jul 1939. Paula (daughter of LIND, Henry) was born on 3 Apr 1918 in New York; died on 27 Sep 2002 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Elizabeth "Betty" J. Williams of Lockport, NY was called to be home with the Lord on May 23, 2015. She was 99 years old. Born on October 3, 1915 in the Town of Wheatfield, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Magdelena Hoffmeister Jagow. Elizabeth was a retired Elementary School Teacher and taught at St. Andrews, Pekin, Trinity Lutheran and St. Peter, North Ridge. She loved to teach children to read and sing. She was Co-owner and Marketer of Williams' Acres Dairy & "Own-Grown" Produce Farm in Ransomville. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, North Ridge, where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. She was also a friend of Concordia Lutheran Church. Elizabeth was a Literacy Volunteer and enjoyed wood carving, gardening, sewing, fishing, and hunting, and loved to cook and bake. Her greatest passion was Bible Study, prayer, and sharing her Christian Faith. In 1977, Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband, Melvin C. Williams. She was also predeceased by her son Thomas (Lorena) Williams, and two granddaughters, Brenda Brawn (Tom) Cervi and Lauries Volls (Mike) Fournier. She is survived by her children, Douglas (Nancy) Williams, Patricia (Gary) Johnston, Nancy (Richard) Reak, Timothy (Donna) Williams and Elizabeth "Betsy" (Carl) Bodie; 17 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; her brother, Victor (Betty) Jagow and sister, Marilyn (Robert) Winter and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by seven brothers and two sisters. Friends may call on Thursday, May 28 from 3-8PM at LANGE FUNERAL HOME, INC, 186 East Ave., Lockport, NY. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 29 at 11AM at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 4169 Church Road, Lockport, NY. Interment in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church or Concordia Lutheran Church. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.langefuneralhomeinc.com.

Elizabeth married WILLIAMS, Melvin Chester Heinrich on 4 Sep 1934 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Melvin (son of WILLIAMS, Rudolph Heinrich Edward and SCHULZ, Auguste Wilhelmine) was born on 28 Jun 1912 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY; died on 30 Dec 1977 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Franklin F. Jagow
Bergholtz Church, Civic Leader Dies
Franklin F. Jagow, 49, of 6635 Hunt St., Bergholtz, died Sunday (Feb. 20, 1966) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital shortly after suffering a heart attack at home.
He was first vice president of the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church; first commander of the Wheatfield Post of the American Legion; a member of the Bergholtz Fire Co. and a director of the Cooperative Fire 1nsurance Co. of Bergholtz.
Mr. Jagow was employed by the Carborundum Co. for 30 years as a small wheel molder.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Norma Mielke Jagow; three sons, Wayne Jagow, a student at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis; Daniel Jagow and Robert Jagow, both of Bcrgholtz; his father, Frederick Jagow, Bergholtz; four sisters, Mrs. Hugo (Evelyn) Gade. Baltimore; Mrs. Melvin (Elizabeth) Williams, Wilson; Miss Elfrieda Jagow, this city; and Mrs. Milton (Marilyn) Warblow, North Tonawanda.
Four brothers surviving are Howard Jagow and Irwin Jagow, both of the Town of Wheatfield; Victor Jagow, of Maryland; and Rev. Frederick Jagow, Warren, Mich. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, until 10 a.m. Wednesday. The body will lie in state at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Bergholtz, from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. Wednesday, when funera1 services will be held. Rev. Albert Bahr, pastor of the church, will officiate. Burial will be in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Cemetery. Contributions to the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Building, Fund will be acceptable as tributes. The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m., today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday

Franklin married MIELKE, Norma L on 25 Dec 1941 in Pekin, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Norma (daughter of MIELKE, Elmer Heinrich Wilhelm and GOMBERT, Amanda L) was born on 24 Dec 1921 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY; died on 11 Jul 2012 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Falls Gazette

Two Brothers, Unable to Swim, Are Drowned in Storm Off Sandy Beach
Bergholtz Youths Are Victims Of Double Fatality; One Body Is Recovered.
The Niagara river took a ton of at least two lives yesterday when Harold Jagow, 17, and his brother, Benjamin Jagow, 18, both of Jagow road, town of Wheatfield, were drowned while swimming at Sandy Beach, on Grand Island in the upper river. Reports that another swimmer of the group at the beach was missing were not confirmed.
The body of the younger brother was recovered about 9 last night, some 400 feet out in the river from the point where he had been swimming and search is being today continued for the second body.
Accompanied by three cousins, the two youths went to the beach about 3 p. m. yesterday. and shortly after they had entered the water became separated from the others. With a crowd of some 50 or 60 persons at the small beach, they were not seen by their cousins again, the others assuming that the pair was somewhere in the crowd, which was agitated by wind and rain, which descended at intervals. Finally, about 6 p. m.. their attempts to become reunited with the pair disclosing that they were not in the crowd the cousins raised an alarm and the customs border patrol was notified.
One woman in the crowd revealed that she had seen one of the boys go down in the deep water a short distance from the shore but had assumed at the time that he was merely diving. Meanwhile rumor spread that three other swimmers were missing but two of these were later discovered inland under a tree where they had protected themselves from the storm. Whether a third person was actually missing could not be determined.
Neither of the brothers could swim a stroke, members of the family said today. The pair had never been to the beach before, they said.
Accompanying the pair were three cousins, Norman Devantier, 21 years old, and his two sisters, Lydia and Edna Devantier, all of Tuscarora road, Town of Niagara.
Sergeant Oliver C. Vossler and Inspector Edward T. Millidge, of the customs border patrol, found the body of the younger Jagow brother at about 9 o'clock last night through the use of grappling hooks. Medical Examiner Charles E. Long, of Buffalo, issued a certificate of accidental death.
The search was abandoned late last night because of the high wind hut was resumed today although it was feared that the other body may have been carried down the river and possibly over the cataract.
Funeral arrangements for the younger youth have not been completed yet but is expected that the service will be held Wednesday. Surviving the pair, who were born and raised in Bergholtz, are their father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jagow; six brothers, Walter Jagow, of Denver, Col., and Howard, Franklin, Irwin, Victor and Frederick Jagow, all of the Town of Wheatfield; and four sisters, Mrs. Hugo Gade and Mrs. Melvin Williams, both of Bergholtz, and Elfrieda and Marilyn Jagow, both at home.
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Niagara Falls Gazette

TWO BROTHERS LOSE LIVES IN NIAGARA RIVER
Residents of Niagara Falls Boulevard, Bergholz, are drowned near Buckhorn Island
Two brothers were drowned in the Niagara River at the state park reservation on Buckhorn Island just off the northeast shore of Grand Island yesterday afternoon.
Authorities reported they were Harold and Benjamin Gagow (sic) of Niagara Fans Boulevard, Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield. They were eighteen to twenty years old.
The brothers went to the island at 3 p. m. with a third youth, who started a hunt for them when it was time for him to go home. The brothers' clothes were found on the shore and when no trace of them was to be seen the United States customs border patrol was notified. Sergt (sic) Oliver C. Vossler and Inspector Edward T. Millidge went to the scene in a boat equipped with grappling irons.
After dragging an hour the border patrolmen found one of the bodies. whose it was could not immediately be determined. They were grappling for the second body early this morning. Medical Examiner Charles E. Long was notified and went to the island.
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Niagara Falls Gazette
SECOND BROTHER IN GRAND ISLAND BEACH DROWNING IS BURIED
Body of Benjamin Jagow, Victim of Double Tragedy, Interred at Bergholtz
The body of Benjamin Jagow, 18 years old, of the Jagow road, Town of Wheatfield, was laid at rest this afternoon in Holy Ghost cemetery. Bergholtz, beside that of his brother, Harold, 17. who was buried yesterday. Both boys met their deaths in a double swimming fatality at a Grand Island beach Sunday afternoon but the elder brother's body was not recovered until yesterday afternoon.
Recovery of the body. as was related in yesterday's Owl edition of the Gazette, was made near the Canadian Maid of the Mist landing by Edward Sloggett and Bert LeBlond, employees of the Maid of the Mist Steamship company, who were able to reach it near the Falls View bridge in a rowboat.
Identification of the body at the Morse and Sons funeral parlors in Niagara Falls, Ont., was made late yesterday by Fred Jagow, father of the youths. Dr. George B. Snyder, Niagara Falls, Ont, coroner, examined the remains and decided that an inquest was not necessary. The services this afternoon were held from the family home with the Rev. John Kuchenbecker, pastor of the Holy Ghost Lutheran church, at Bergholtz, officiating.
The body of Harold was recovered Sunday night near the spot where the drowning occurred by members of the customs border patrol who dragged the river with grappling hooks. The two youths, with three cousins, went to the beach Sunday about 3 o'clock and immediately became separated from their relations. The cousins did not realize, because of a rain storm and the crowd that the pair was missing until about 6 o'clock when an alarm was raised. The double fatality was first reported to have occurred at Sandy Beach on Grand Island but J. C. Janes, agent for the owners of the Sandy Beach property, yesterday denied that it had occurred there but placed it at the Wagner farm, an adjoining property.

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iagara Falls Gazette

Two Brothers, Unable to Swim, Are Drowned in Storm Off Sandy Beach
Bergholtz Youths Are Victims Of Double Fatality; One Body Is Recovered.
The Niagara river took a ton of at least two lives yesterday when Harold Jagow, 17, and his brother, Benjamin Jagow, 18, both of Jagow road, town of Wheatfield, were drowned while swimming at Sandy Beach, on Grand Island in the upper river. Reports that another swimmer of the group at the beach was missing were not confirmed.
The body of the younger brother was recovered about 9 last night, some 400 feet out in the river from the point where he had been swimming and search is being today continued for the second body.
Accompanied by three cousins, the two youths went to the beach about 3 p. m. yesterday. and shortly after they had entered the water became separated from the others. With a crowd of some 50 or 60 persons at the small beach, they were not seen by their cousins again, the others assuming that the pair was somewhere in the crowd, which was agitated by wind and rain, which descended at intervals. Finally, about 6 p. m.. their attempts to become reunited with the pair disclosing that they were not in the crowd the cousins raised an alarm and the customs border patrol was notified.
One woman in the crowd revealed that she had seen one of the boys go down in the deep water a short distance from the shore but had assumed at the time that he was merely diving. Meanwhile rumor spread that three other swimmers were missing but two of these were later discovered inland under a tree where they had protected themselves from the storm. Whether a third person was actually missing could not be determined.
Neither of the brothers could swim a stroke, members of the family said today. The pair had never been to the beach before, they said.
Accompanying the pair were three cousins, Norman Devantier, 21 years old, and his two sisters, Lydia and Edna Devantier, all of Tuscarora road, Town of Niagara.
Sergeant Oliver C. Vossler and Inspector Edward T. Millidge, of the customs border patrol, found the body of the younger Jagow brother at about 9 o'clock last night through the use of grappling hooks. Medical Examiner Charles E. Long, of Buffalo, issued a certificate of accidental death.
The search was abandoned late last night because of the high wind hut was resumed today although it was feared that the other body may have been carried down the river and possibly over the cataract.
Funeral arrangements for the younger youth have not been completed yet but is expected that the service will be held Wednesday. Surviving the pair, who were born and raised in Bergholtz, are their father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jagow; six brothers, Walter Jagow, of Denver, Col., and Howard, Franklin, Irwin, Victor and Frederick Jagow, all of the Town of Wheatfield; and four sisters, Mrs. Hugo Gade and Mrs. Melvin Williams, both of Bergholtz, and Elfrieda and Marilyn Jagow, both at home.
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Niagara Falls Gazette

TWO BROTHERS LOSE LIVES IN NIAGARA RIVER
Residents of Niagara Falls Boulevard, Bergholz, are drowned near Buckhorn Island
Two brothers were drowned in the Niagara River at the state park reservation on Buckhorn Island just off the northeast shore of Grand Island yesterday afternoon.
Authorities reported they were Harold and Benjamin Gagow (sic) of Niagara Fans Boulevard, Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield. They were eighteen to twenty years old.
The brothers went to the island at 3 p. m. with a third youth, who started a hunt for them when it was time for him to go home. The brothers' clothes were found on the shore and when no trace of them was to be seen the United States customs border patrol was notified. Sergt (sic) Oliver C. Vossler and Inspector Edward T. Millidge went to the scene in a boat equipped with grappling irons.
After dragging an hour the border patrolmen found one of the bodies. whose it was could not immediately be determined. They were grappling for the second body early this morning. Medical Examiner Charles E. Long was notified and went to the island.
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Niagara Falls Gazette
SECOND BROTHER IN GRAND ISLAND BEACH DROWNING IS BURIED
Body of Benjamin Jagow, Victim of Double Tragedy, Interred at Bergholtz
The body of Benjamin Jagow, 18 years old, of the Jagow road, Town of Wheatfield, was laid at rest this afternoon in Holy Ghost cemetery. Bergholtz, beside that of his brother, Harold, 17. who was buried yesterday. Both boys met their deaths in a double swimming fatality at a Grand Island beach Sunday afternoon but the elder brother's body was not recovered until yesterday afternoon.
Recovery of the body. as was related in yesterday's Owl edition of the Gazette, was made near the Canadian Maid of the Mist landing by Edward Sloggett and Bert LeBlond, employees of the Maid of the Mist Steamship company, who were able to reach it near the Falls View bridge in a rowboat.
Identification of the body at the Morse and Sons funeral parlors in Niagara Falls, Ont., was made late yesterday by Fred Jagow, father of the youths. Dr. George B. Snyder, Niagara Falls, Ont, coroner, examined the remains and decided that an inquest was not necessary. The services this afternoon were held from the family home with the Rev. John Kuchenbecker, pastor of the Holy Ghost Lutheran church, at Bergholtz, officiating.
The body of Harold was recovered Sunday night near the spot where the drowning occurred by members of the customs border patrol who dragged the river with grappling hooks. The two youths, with three cousins, went to the beach Sunday about 3 o'clock and immediately became separated from their relations. The cousins did not realize, because of a rain storm and the crowd that the pair was missing until about 6 o'clock when an alarm was raised. The double fatality was first reported to have occurred at Sandy Beach on Grand Island but J. C. Janes, agent for the owners of the Sandy Beach property, yesterday denied that it had occurred there but placed it at the Wagner farm, an adjoining property.
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Niagara Falls Gazette

BERGHOLTZ, July 29-Funeral services for Harold Jagow, 16, who was drowned Sunday while swimming at Sandy beach, on Grand Island, in the upper river, were held at the family home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and from the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. John Kreckenbecker (sic) officiated. The bearers were: Clarence Hoyer, Norman Devanter, Arthur Wolf, Harrison Noblo, Alvin Schemschack (sic), Alvin Stoelting. Interment was in the Holy Ghost cemetery.

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Wheatfield official E.D. Jagow dies
BERGHOLTZ - Erwin D. Jagow, 53, of 2587 Niagara Road, died Friday (Oct. 7, 1977) in Buffalo Veteran's Hospital after a lengthy illness.
He was a life-long resident of Wheatfield where he was a building inspector and ordinance officer for the last II years.
He was a member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Layman's League, Bergholtz Fire Company, the Wheatfield Association, and a 12-year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was also past commander of the Wheatfield Post American Legion.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Harloff); two sons, Dale of Greensboro, N.C., and Brent at home; two brothers, Howard Jagow of Wheatfield; and Victor of Thurmont, Md.; four sisters, Mrs. Hugo (Evelyn) Gade of Forest Hills, Md., Mrs. Robert (Marilyn) Winter of North Tonawanda, and Mrs. Melvin (Betty) Williams and Miss Alfreda Jagow, both of Wilson. Also surviving are two grandchildren.
There will be no prior visitation. Funeral services will he held 10:30 a.m. Monday from Holy Ghost Lutheran Church with the Rev. Albert W. Bahr officiating.
Burial will be in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church building fund.
Funeral arrangements were made by the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., North Tonawanda

Family/Spouse: HARLOFF, Shirley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Victor married WISE, Betty Louise [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ENGLEBRECHT, Charlene Rae. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marilyn married WARBLOW, Milton Lester [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marilyn married WINTER, Robert Dean [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - June 2, 1989
Retired machinist Norman A. DeVantier, 73, of Washington Street died Thursday (June 1, 1989) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston.
DeVantier was a native of Niagara Falls and retired in 1980 after a 39-year career at the former National Grinding Wheel County, Niagara Falls.
He was a member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Bergholz, and the Lutheran Laymen's League.
Survivors include his wife, the former Erma Schimschack; two daughters, Yvonne Ziehm of Schenectady and Janet Herman of Wheatfield; a son, Kenneth of Wheatfield; a brother, Elmer of Pekin; two sisters, Lydia Mueller and Gladys Milleville, both of the Town of Niagara; nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren
Services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery

Norman married SCHIMSCHACK, Erma Loretta on 29 Jul 1939 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Erma (daughter of SCHIMSCHACK, Wilhelm Ernst August and VOELKER, Hulda Magdalena) was born on 5 Dec 1914 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 26 Feb 1996 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette
Elmer A. De Vantier 84, of the Town of Cambria, NY died Wednesday June 12, 2002, in the Mt. St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, Niagara County, NY, after a long illness.
He was born February 6, 1918, in the Town of Niagara the son of Albert and Christine [ Hoffmeister ] De Vantier, where he attended local schools. Always living on a farm, Elmer began his farming career at an early age, assisting with the farm chores as a child.
He moved to the town of Cambria, in 1944, where he continued to operate his own farm, until his health prevented him from doing so. He was a longtime member of the St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Pekin, Niagara County, NY.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, the former Ruth E. Mueller; two sons, Richard De Vantier; Robert and wife Susan De Vantier, all of Sanborn, NY; Susan Thompson; Sharon and husband Kenneth Walker, of Sanborn, NY; one sister Lydia and husband Norman Mueller, of the Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY; six grandchildren, Michelle Thompson; Jayme Thompson; Dan Walker; Andrew Walker; Rebecca Drabczyk and Christina De Vantier.
He was pre-deceased by one brother, Norman De Vantier, one sister, Gladys Milleville and one son-in-law William Thompson.
The family will be present at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, Sanborn, NY, from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 P.M., Friday.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 am, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 3229 Upper Mountain Road, Pekin, Niagara County, NY, with the Rev. R,. Peter Voegeler, officiating.
Burial will be in the St. Andrew Lutheran Cemetery.

Elmer married MUELLER, Ruth E on 4 Nov 1949 in Niagara County, NY. Ruth (daughter of MUELLER, William Arthur and BROECKER, Louise Wilhelmine Auguste) was born on 4 Nov 1929 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 16 Feb 2020 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - April 13, 2003
Lydia S. Mueller, a homemaker, died Saturday (April 12, 2003) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, after a brief illness. She was 81.
The former Lydia DeVantier was born in the Town of Niagara and attended local schools.
She enjoyed traveling in the United States and abroad, and also enjoyed gardening. She also enjoyed traveling to the family hunting camp, "Mueller's Magic Mountain," with her husband and family.
She enjoyed quilting, crocheting and church activities as a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wheatfield.
Mrs. Mueller is survived by her husband of 62 years, Norman A.; two sons, Frederick of Camarillo, Calif., and Donald of Moon Township, Pa.; a daughter, Carolyn Root of Alamogordo, NM; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 A.M. Wednesday in St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6168 Walmore Road, Wheatfield. Burial will be in the church cemetery

Lydia married MUELLER, Norman Adolph Arthur on 15 Feb 1941 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Norman (son of MUELLER, Philip Albert and WOLF, Auguste Albertine) was born on 7 Jan 1918 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 14 Aug 2002 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Gladys Milleville, NF Gazette

Was active in many church organizations
TOWN OF NIAGARA - Gladys (DeVantier) Milleville. 64. of Lockport Road, died Sunday (Oct. 5 1997) at Lockport Memorial Hospital.
She was born in the Town of Niagara on Nov. 15, 1932. the daughter of Albert and Christine (Hoffmeister) DeVantier.
On June 7. 1958. she married Donald Milleville in St. Peter's Lutheran Church.
From 1950 to 1959. she worked as a secretary at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
An active member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. she taught Sunday school for many years and was a member of the choir and the Women of the Church group. She enjoyed quilting and sewing.
In addition to her husband. she is survived by four sons. Thomas Milleville of Sanborn. Joel Milleville and Todd Milleville. both of the Town of Niagara. and Deron Milleville of Columbus. Ohio: a daughter. Barbara Milleville of Marietta, Ga.: a brother. Elmer DeVantier of Pekin; a sister. Lydia Mueller of the Town of Niagara: two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter. Beth Milleville. and a brother. Norman DeVantier. Visitation Will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the DuBois Funeral Home. 24:J6 Niagara Road. Bergholz. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Walmore Road. Wheatfield, with the Rev. Milan J. Slahor officiating, Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Peter's Lutheran Church Entrance Fund.

Buffalo News, The (NY) - October 7, 1997
Gladys Milleville, an active member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and a longtime Sunday school teacher, died Sunday (Oct. 5, 1997) in Lockport Memorial Hospital. She was 64.
The former Gladys DeVantier, who lived on Lockport Road, was born in the Town of Niagara.
She worked as a medical secretary from 1950 to 1959 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
Mrs. Milleville was involved in teaching Sunday school, was a member of the choir and of the Women of the Church group at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Wheatfield.
She enjoyed quilting and sewing.
Survivors include her husband, Donald; four sons, Thomas of Sanborn, Deron of Columbus, OH, and Joel and Todd; a daughter, Barbara of Marietta, Ga.; a brother, Elmer DeVantier of Pekin; a sister, Lydia Mueller; and two grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 A.M. Thursday in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6168 Walmore Road, Wheatfield. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Wheatfield.Gladys Milleville, NF Gazette

Was active in many church organizations
TOWN OF NIAGARA - Gladys (DeVantier) Milleville. 64. of Lockport Road, died Sunday (Oct. 5 1997) at Lockport Memorial Hospital.
She was born in the Town of Niagara on Nov. 15, 1932. the daughter of Albert and Christine (Hoffmeister) DeVantier.
On June 7. 1958. she married Donald Milleville in St. Peter's Lutheran Church.
From 1950 to 1959. she worked as a secretary at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
An active member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. she taught Sunday school for many years and was a member of the choir and the Women of the Church group. She enjoyed quilting and sewing.
In addition to her husband. she is survived by four sons. Thomas Milleville of Sanborn. Joel Milleville and Todd Milleville. both of the Town of Niagara. and Deron Milleville of Columbus. Ohio: a daughter. Barbara Milleville of Marietta, Ga.: a brother. Elmer DeVantier of Pekin; a sister. Lydia Mueller of the Town of Niagara: two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter. Beth Milleville. and a brother. Norman DeVantier. Visitation Will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the DuBois Funeral Home. 24:J6 Niagara Road. Bergholz. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Walmore Road. Wheatfield, with the Rev. Milan J. Slahor officiating, Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Peter's Lutheran Church Entrance Fund.

Buffalo News, The (NY) - October 7, 1997
Gladys Milleville, an active member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and a longtime Sunday school teacher, died Sunday (Oct. 5, 1997) in Lockport Memorial Hospital. She was 64.
The former Gladys DeVantier, who lived on Lockport Road, was born in the Town of Niagara.
She worked as a medical secretary from 1950 to 1959 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
Mrs. Milleville was involved in teaching Sunday school, was a member of the choir and of the Women of the Church group at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Wheatfield.
She enjoyed quilting and sewing.
Survivors include her husband, Donald; four sons, Thomas of Sanborn, Deron of Columbus, OH, and Joel and Todd; a daughter, Barbara of Marietta, Ga.; a brother, Elmer DeVantier of Pekin; a sister, Lydia Mueller; and two grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 A.M. Thursday in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6168 Walmore Road, Wheatfield. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Wheatfield.

Gladys married MILLEVILLE, Donald James on 7 Jun 1958 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Donald (son of MILLEVILLE, Hugo Albert Edward and MUELLER, Beata Apollonia) was born on 3 Oct 1931 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 13 Dec 2002 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: QUINN, Lawrence. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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June 19, 2011
Jean D. Phillips

Niagara Gazette

NORTH TONAWANDA — Jean D. (Wrege) Phillips, age 88, of North Tonawanda, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at her residence. Born in North Tonawanda, NY, on June 18, 1923 to the late William and Elizabeth (Hoffmeister) Wrege.

She was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda and was a devoted homemaker. Jean was the beloved wife of the late George M. Phillips and was also predeceased by a brother, William Wrege, Jr.

Loving mother of four children, Sharyn E., Daniel G., David M. (Marsha), all of North Tonawanda and Dennis P. of Fort Meyers Beach, FL; also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Wednesday from 4-7 PM. Services will be conducted in the funeral home on Wednesday at 7:00 PM following visitation. Interment will take place on Thursday in White Chapel Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Niagara Hospice.

Visit www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for online guest register.

Jeanette married PHILLIPS, George Marshall on 25 Dec 1943 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married KUSKE, Luella A on 4 Aug 1956 in Dodge Center, MN. Luella (daughter of KUSKE, Gustav A and FRITZE, Agnes) was born on 26 May 1933 in Dodge Center, Dodge County, MN; died on 12 Jul 2018 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert E. Schroeder, age 92 of Wheatfield, was called unexpectedly to his heavenly home on January 18, 2017. Born in North Tonawanda, NY on August 8, 1924, son of the late Edward and Ella (Hoffmeister) Schroeder. 
A life long member of St. John Lutheran Church, Wheatfield, he was a social member of St. Johnsburg Fire Company, member of the Wheatfield Seniors, the Historical Society of North German Settlements, and enjoyed traveling. Robert was employed at Ken Wendt's Propane Gas Service, Sanborn, until his retirement. 
Survivors include his loving wife, Leona A. (Schumacher) Schroeder, they were married November 22, 1947; two sons, Donald of Wheatfield and Ronald of New York City; a brother, Roy Schroeder; cousins, Doris Wollaber and Marilyn Winters; and several nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Friday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Michael Borgstede, on Saturday at 11:00 AM in St. John Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Falls Blvd. and Ward Road. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the church, or St. Johnsburg Fire Company.

Robert married SCHUMACHER, Leona A on 22 Nov 1947 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Leona (daughter of SCHUMACHER, Henry W and DUMKE, Ida Sophia) was born on 30 Oct 1929 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 8 Nov 2018 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

ROY R. SCHROEDER

Of the Town of Wheatfield, NY, passed away on  Sunday, April 16, 2023, at his home.  He was born in the Town of Wheatfield, NY on June 2, 1928, a son of the late Edward and  Ella [Hoffmeister] Schroeder.
Mr. Schroeder served with the US Army from 1955 to 1957.
He was employed with the Town of Wheatfield Highway Department for over 25 years, retiring in 1989.
Mr. Schroeder enjoyed classic cars, antiques, riding his Harley and traveling.
He is survived by two nephews Ronald and Donald Schroeder, his dear friend Carole Kincaid and her daughter Natalie (Erick Underwood) Borga, also many cousins  and friends.
He was the brother of the late Robert Schroeder.
His family will be present on Friday from 12-1:00 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY, where funeral services will follow at 1:00 PM, with the Rev. Michael Borgstede officiating.
Interment with Military Honors in St. John Lutheran Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: BLANDFORD, William E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NIAGARA FALLS — Barbara Nablo Cumming died Saturday, June 5, 2010 in Vienna, Virginia at age 66. Born in North Tonawanda to the late Harrison and Katherine Schear Nablo, she was an avid gardener, gourmet cook, and valued time with friends and family above all else. She began her career in education and earned a Masters Degree in Library Science from SUNY Buffalo in 1986. She joined the law firm of Watt, Tieder, Hoffar and Fitzgerald in McLean, VA, as their law librarian and served in that capacity until her passing. She took great pride in her work. Survived by her husband, Paul. She was loving mother to Ethan (Pepper), Honolulu, HI, Kristin (Joe) Murdock (Leesburg, VA) and "Grand B" to Nicholas and Justin Murdock. She will be sorely missed by her sisters, Susan Nablo of Lockport, Jennifer (Bill) Blandford of Richmond , VA, Dawn (Dennis) Soltis of Chardon, OH; and her step-mother, Geraldine Nablo of Lockport. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Linda (Jim) Nadbrzuch; brother-in-law, William Cumming of Fill more, NY; and nieces, Rachel Nadbrzuch, Nicole (Nelson) McCullough, Ericka Milczarski, all of North Tonawanda, Kyra Cappelucci (Chardon, OH); and nephews, Ryan Nadbrzuch (N. Tonawanda) and David Cappelucci (Chardon, OH). A celebration of Barbara's life will be held on August 12, 2010, in Vienna, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made at http://tinyurl.com/BCumming (2010 Lockport Relay for Life) or directly to the American Cancer Society.

Family/Spouse: CUMMING, Paul. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SOLTIS, Dennis. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SHARON L. MONTIE, age 74, of North Tonawanda, NY, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, following a brief battle with cancer. Sharon was born on January 31, 1946 in Niagara Falls, NY, to Walter J. and Hilda E. (Walck) Jagow. She grew up in Bergholz and graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School. She earned an Associates degree in Medical Secretarial Arts, from Concordia Lutheran College in Bronxville, NY. She married Thomas Montie on September 3, 1967. They spent half of their married life in the Cleveland, OH area, before moving back to Niagara County in 1997. Sharon worked as an office manager for several medical practices and financial offices, beginning in 1982, until the time of her death.She was a church musician since she was a teenager, playing the piano and organ, and often directing choirs and special ensembles. Most recently, she was the organist and choir director at St. Mark Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda, for over 20 years. She had a gift for leading people in worship. In her home, she was a faithful wife and mother.Survivors include her son, Timothy Montie; two daughters, Sara (Nathan) Hembree, and Carrie Montie; a brother, Charlie Jagow and sister-in-law, Marilyn Jagow; nine grandchildren, Aubrie, Michael, Bethany, Peter, Victor, Judah, Benjamin, Gloria, and Elijah; also sisters-in law, brothers-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years.Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Friday (January 29) from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A private committal with the family, will take place in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery, on Saturday, prior to the memorial service. Friends are invited to join with the family at 11:00 a.m. in St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120, for the memorial service. The service will be streamed on Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/StMarkNT and the church website: https://stmarknt.org/worship-services-online.

Sharon married MONTIE, Thomas Owen on 3 Sep 1967 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Thomas (son of MONTIE, Albert G and FRANCIS, Jean) was born on 21 Oct 1941 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN; died on 7 Nov 2016 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: BIRTCH, Dr Alan Dr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: SNELL, Cheryl. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DONNER, Donald A. Donald (son of DONNER, Norman) was born on 8 Sep 1940; died on 16 Dec 2020 in Town of Wheatfield, 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: CAMANN, Maureen Annette. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: VELASQUEZ, Maria. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BECKMAN, Geraldine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married ZUCH, Judith Ellen on 14 Oct 1972 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Judith (daughter of ZUCH, Irvin George and OTTO, Amanda E) was born on 23 Jun 1947 in Degraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 1 Apr 2015 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Dale married SCHULTZ, Sharon Elizabeth [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WHEELER, Patrick R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SIEZEGA, Jared. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BLOUNT, Lisa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ross M. Warblow, age 62, of North Tonawanda, Passed away on May 2, 2024 after several years of heart and other health issues. Ross was born on Memorial Day, May 30, 1961, and was a 1979 graduate fo North Tonawanda High School. He was baptized and confirmed ad a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Beloved son of Marilyn (nee Jagow) Warblow and the late Milton L. Warblow. Step son of the late Robert D. Winter. Brother of Marci Siezega (Pat Wheeler) Daniel (Kassalin) Warblow of Texas, Matthew (Elisabeth) Winter, step brother of Richard (Peggy) Winter of Florida, Ronald (Joan) Winter, and Robin (Ray) Jasper. Brother in law to Jared Siezega. Also survived b many nieces, nephews and cousins. Dear friend of Pearl Berger or Florida.
Ross was trained at BOCES in small engine repair but changed his vocation to become a collision repair specialist. Last employed at Tom's Collision. He honed his talent at Don Davis, Twin-Ton Auto,  AMFI Auto, among several others. 
Family and friends my visit at Fretthold Funeral Home, located at 1241 Oliver Street in North Tonawanda, on May 10th from 2pm - 5pm. A funeral service will begin at 5pm. Rev. Kenneth Craig officiating. Interment of Cremains at a later date. Memorials may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church, 265 Falconer Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120, or to the SPCA Serving Niagara County.

Daniel married BRONISZEWSKI, Karen Beth [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Yvonne married ZIEHM, Morris Albert [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Janet Anne Herman, age 79 of Wheatfield, NY, was called to her heavenly home on July 15, 2022, while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on December 20, 1942; daughter of the late Norman and Irma (Schimschack) DeVantier. A graduate of Niagara Wheatfield Senior High School's first graduating class in 1960. Janet was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, in Wheatfield. She was a devout Christian with a passion for our Lord. Janet loved cooking, baking, crafts, spending time with her family, and loved all animals.Preceded in death by her husband, Sherwood "Woody" Herman in 2016. They were married on September 2, 1961. Survivors include three children, Darlene Herman of North Tonawanda, Jeffrey (Karen) Herman, and Debra Herman, both of Wheatfield; five grandchildren, David Bartlett Jr., Diana (Ernie) Hoover, Jennifer Bartlett, James Bartlett, and Emily Butski; four great-grandsons; a sister, Yvonne (late Morris) Ziehm; brother, Kenneth (Dorothy) DeVantier; and many nieces and nephews.Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Monday - July 18, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Michael Borgstede, on Tuesday - July 19, at 11:00 a.m. in St. John Lutheran Church, corner of Niagara Falls Blvd. and Ward Road. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, or Niagara Hospice.

Janet married HERMAN, Sherwood D on 2 Sep 1961. Sherwood (son of HERMAN, Martin Fred and WERTH, Esther L K) was born on 19 Nov 1936 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 14 Apr 2016 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HARCHAR, Dorothy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kenneth married FUERCH, Janelle Katherine [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Richard P. DeVantier  of the Town of Cambria, NY, passed away on Friday December 20, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Lockport, NY,  on July 20, 1949, a son of Ruth E. (Mueller) DeVantier and the late Elmer A. DeVantier.
Mr. DeVantier graduated from Starpoint  and then served in the US Army during the
Vietnam War.
He was a production worker with Harrison Radiator in Lockport for over 30 years, retiring
in 1999.
Mr. DeVantier continued to operate the family farm and was an active member of St. Andrew
Lutheran Church and a member of the NRA and Farm Bureau.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother Robert (Susan) DeVantier, two sisters
Susan (late William) Thompson and Sharon (Kenneth) Walker, also many nieces, nephews
and cousins.

His family will be present on Friday, December 27, 2019  from 3-7 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL
HOME,  5983 Hoover Road, Sanborn, NY.  Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at
11:00 AM at  St. Andrew Lutheran Church,   3229 Upper Mountain Road, Sanborn, NY, with the
Rev. Kurt D. Schultz officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined.     Memorials may be made in his name to St. Andrew Church.
Interment with Military Honors in St. Andrew Lutheran Church.

Family/Spouse: MIELKE, Susan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: THOMPSON, William D. William died about 2001. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WALKER, Kenneth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: NEVARAZ, Gaudalupe Gloria. Gaudalupe (daughter of NEVARAZ, Loreto and TREVINO, Mary) was born on 29 Aug 1936 in Superior, AZ; died on 7 Apr 2006 in Camarillo, Ventura County, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: CONNELLY, Matilda. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: ARBUCKLE, John Twobirdsmartin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MCCLELLAN, Lisa Marie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FRATELLO, Mary Kay. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MARTIN, Julia E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Kristin married SADLER, Patrick [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married NIENHUESER, Keven Kolleen [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married ARMSTRONG, Timothy Christopher [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: HEMBEE, Nathan Adam. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: VATCHEV, Oleg M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Joanne L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GORSEK, Jonell Lynn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

Kimberly married STAHL, Kenneth J [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SCHLAMANN, Mark. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Cathleen. [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.

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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)

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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

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