Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 6/6/1927

Was Member of Falls Pioneer
Family; Funeral Tomorrow
Afternoon.

Mrs. Matilda Bonacker Shomers
died at 11:30 a.m. yesterday at her
home, 339 Sixth street. She had
been 111 since last December and
during her long period of suffering
won tho admiration and sympathy of
many friends and neighbors by her
optimistic *pirlt and fortitude,
A member of one of the pioneer
families of the Niagara frontier, Mrs.
Shomers was born in Niagara Falls.
Had she lived until Juno 24, she
would.have bsen S8 years old. Before
Illness prevented she was
prominent in fraternal circles being
a member of Rosebud Re be. .ah lodge,
Flagler chapter. Order of the Eastern
Star, and Niagara Falls court,
Order"0f The Amaranth
Mrs. Shomers Is survived by her
husband, John P. Shomers, veteran
mail carrier of the Falls branch of
the postal service: four sons, Burt,
Joseph F., former La Salle village
clerk and Harry, ail of this • city,
and John P. Jr., of the state of
Washington; a daughter, Mrs. Burt
Cole, Oneida; five grandchildren,
Joseph, Frank, John 1'. 3d., Emily
and Billy; a sister, Miss Catherine
Bonacker, and a brother, George
Bonacker, of this city. Clarence D.
Shomers,' another son, was killed in
action In France during the World
war.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bonacker
will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at
the family home, the Rev. Albert S.
Bacon of the First Presbyterian
church, officiating. Burial will be
in Riverdale cemetery.

Matilda married SHOMERS, John P about 1884 in New York. John (son of SHOMERS, Peter and MORAN, Bridget) was born in Mar 1858 in New York; died after 5 Jun 1927. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Herbert married MCMAHON, Mary Ellen on 17 Oct 1917 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Mary (daughter of MCMAHON, Thomas and KEELTY, Margaret) was born about 1883 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 11/25/1921

Son of Falls Family Who Enlisted in Canadian Army Is Reported
to Be in Oregon with Rigging Gang, the News
Carried Here Thanksgiving. .

Mr. and Mrs. John Shomers. of No. 339
Sixth street, had their Thanksgiving
joys heightened yesterday by tho receipt
of a. letter from John Shomers,
Jr., 34 y e a r s old. from whom they had
received no word since his enluitment
in tho Canadian army during the summer
of 1918. Young Shomers was working
in Winnipeg, at the outbreak of the
world war, and his parents received a
letter in '1910 stating that ho was going
to enlist. As no farther word was received,
after the signing of tho armis-
tico, they wrote the Canadian Armypersonnel
bureau in Ottawa and a reply
was received stating that all trace i
'of Shomers had been lost. After this
he was given up a s among the missing
dead, lie is now employed as boss rigger,
with the Standard American Dredging
company, who a r e now doing a big
harbor job inOregon. Clarence Shomers
a brother was killed tn France on
August 2S, l^lS, and Harry was wounded
and gassed but is now a t home with
his parents.

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 12/30/1970

Mrs. Margaret Cole, 81, of
7025 Buffalo Ave. died Tuesday
(Dec 29, 1970) in DeVeaux
Manor Nursing Home.
A Niagara Falls native, she
lived in Oneida for 41 years,
returning to this city in 1955.
She as a member of the
First Presbyterian Church, the
Order of Eastern Star, Oneida
Chapter, and the Achmetha
Chapter No. 422.
Survivors include two broth-
ers,, Herbert and Joseph Shom-
ers, both of this city. Two
brothers, John and Harry
Shomers, and a sister, Florence
Shomers, predeceased her.
Funeral services will be held
at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Otto
Redanz Funeral Home with the
Rev. Russell Stevenson pastor
of the First Presbyterian
Church, officiating. Burial will
be in North Ridge Cemetery.
Friends may call from 7 to 9
p.m. today.

Family/Spouse: COLE, Burt. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 10/26/1958

"YOU SHOULD never worry
about having something to do
tomorrow. If you do, you're not •
ready for retirement . . . "
That a d v i c e comes from
Joseph F. Shomers, the city's
chief electrical inspector, who
is ready for retirement. On Oct.
31. he'll close his record books
at City Hall for the last time,
ending a career as a municipal
employe that began June 1, 1927.
"I feel good about retiring
. . . I guess I'm a little lazy,"
Mr. Shomers,quips.
The congenial city official, 67
years old, lives at 1029 92nd
St., in the LaSalle section of the
city. He was born at 339 Sixth
St., which makes him a fullfledged
native of Niagara Falls.
In fact, the Shomers' family
roots go far back into the history
of the city.
My grandfather on my
father's side was here before
the Civil War," Mr. Shomers
said. "When the Civil War
came, he lost a leg serving in the
Union Army. Then my grandmother
volunteered as a nurse."

MR. SHOMERS, a career city
employe, first became involved
in municipal affairs' way back
in 1906 when Anthony C. Douglas
was running for election
against Mayor O. W. Cutler.
Joseph Shomers was just a
boy that election night.
Mr. Cutler was declared reelected.
Jubilant Cutler backers formed
a winding torch parade,
marching to the winning candidate's
home. Young Joe Shomers.
then 15, was in the parade.
The next day came a recount.
Douglas had won the election!
"And I got heck for staying
out so late that night," Mr.
Shomers recalls.

A KEEN INTEREST in
municipal affairs apparently
stayed with Joseph Shomers, for
he became LaSalle village clerk
on April 1, 1921.
He served in this post until
1927, when LaSalle was annexed
by Niagara Falls. Mr. Shomers
then became a clerk in the
city assessor's office, working in
this capacity until all of the
village property was transferred
to the city assessment rolls.
On Jan. 14, 1930, Mr. Shomers
was appointed an inspector
in the city's electrical department.

His job entails inspecting and
giving final approval to all elec-.
trkal installations in buildings
constructed in the city. And by
virtue of his. job, he's come to
know, virtual every nook and
cranny of the city.

AND HE'S QUALIFIED for
the job. Mr. Shomer's experience
in the field includes employment,
in the maintenance department
of the New York Telephone Co.,
the old Federal Telephone Co.,
the Ontario Power Co. and the
Niagara Electric Service.
During his youth Mr, Shomers
was educated at the Fifth
Street School and at Niagara
Falls High School.
In 1911, he married Gertrude
H. Luick, also of Niagara Falls.
Mrs. Shomers died last January.
They have eight children:
Joseph J. Shomers, Parkers-
burg, W.Va.; Frank Shomers,
1254 88th St.; John Shomers,
1029 92nd St.; Mrs. Emily Chris-
tian, Packard Ct.; William Shomers,
North Tonawanda; Mrs.
Joyce N. Schultz, 1229 93rd St.;
Thomas G. Shomers, North
Tonawanda; and Clarence Shomers,
North Miami Beach, Fla.

NORTH MIAMI BEACH
will fit right into Mr. Shomers'
retirement. He plans to visit his
son there during the winter
months. And while in North
Miami. Mr. Shomers will get to
see another Niagara personality
—Adin W. Chase, who retired
last year as the city's traffic
director. Mr. Chase lives just
south of Miami.
Asked what he plans to do
after retirement, Mr. Shomers
replied:
"Nothing—I'm just going to
have a good time and do
a little fishing occasionally.
He'll probably do a bit of
reading, too. Mr. Shomers says
he subscribes to Reader's Digest
and reads it "from cover to
cover" every issue.
His favorite meal is a "good
steak."
* * *
MR. SHOMERS is rightfully
proud of Niagara Falls as his
home town.
He helped organize the National
Electrical Contractors
Assn. chapter here and has travelled
about the country a lot as
an officer.
"When people say, 'Oh—
you're from Buffalo,' I resent
it," Mr. Shomers said. "I say
I'm most certainly not from
Buffalo, I'm from Niagara
Falls!"
In view of this, Mr. Shomers
should be a pretty good ambassador
for the city while visiting
in Miami.

Joseph married LUICK, Gertrude Helen in 1911 in Niagara County, NY. Gertrude (daughter of LUICK, Johann Jacob Leonhard and RUECKERT, Emilie Dorothea) was born on 8 Mar 1894 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died in Jan 1958 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harry married SHARKEY, Mary Margaret on 30 Oct 1924 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Mary was born on 1 Oct 1897 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died in Sep 1981 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married WHISTLER, Marie E on 6 Dec 1933 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Marie (daughter of WHISTLER, Ernest and Olive) was born on 23 Nov 1916 in New York; died on 11 Jan 1995 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PFEIFER, Gertrude M. Gertrude (daughter of PFEIFER, George J and GRAY, Louise M) was born on 4 Jan 1914 in New York; died in Aug 1993 in Cameron, Steuben County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married MOCERI, Ninfa about 1941 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Ninfa (daughter of MOCERI, Sebastian) was born about 1917 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 24 Jan 1959 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married TAYLOR, Vivian Mae on 18 Jan 1969 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Vivian (daughter of TAYLOR, Angus G) was born on 15 Apr 1916 in New York; died in Nov 1979 in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 3/10/1924

SHOMERS—In La Salle. N, Y . - March 9.
1934. Helen Dorothy Shomers. aged 6
years, beloved daughter, of Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Shomers, sister of Joseph, Jr..
Frank. Jaek. Emily and Billy. Fvneral
will be held from the family residence.
Park avenu?, Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
nnd from ;he. Lutheran church on Cayuga
Drive at 2:30 p.m.. Rev. George Hover
officiating. Interment in Rivtrdafe
cemetery.

Emily married CHRISTIAN, Glenn in 1937 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

March 7, 2012
William F. Shomers

Niagara Gazette

BUFFALO — William F. Shomers, March 6, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Gracia (Mae) Shomers. Dear father of David William Shomers, Deborah (Ronald) Pulley and William R. (Patricia) Shomers. Survived by four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Brother of Joyce (Carl) Schultz. Predeceased by eight siblings.

Family and friends received on Saturday from 10-11 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, 1424 Maple Rd. (Williamsville), where services will follow at 11 AM. All are invited. Private interment in Acacia Park Cemetery, with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute for Cancer Research.

Mr. Shomers was a member of IBEW Local 237 for 65 years, a life member of North Tonawanda Volunteer Fire Co., and a Navy veteran of WWII. Arrangements by the Nightengale Funeral Home, 1884 South Park Ave., Buffalo (822-4371).

Visit www.tonawanda-news.com/obituaries for online guest register.

William married SMITH, Gracia Mae on 25 Oct 1941 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Gracia (daughter of SMITH, Harry B and Mattie J) was born on 14 Jan 1923 in New York; died on 26 Jan 1988. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joyce married SCHULTZ, Carl William [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GIBBONS, Charlotte Helene. Charlotte (daughter of GIBBONS, Gordon) died on 27 Mar 1961 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BUROW, Beverly. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CARTER, Marianne. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LANGWORTHY, Caroline. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: AIRHART, Robert. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: HURST, Eugene. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: KING, Kathy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SCHUBERT, Donald. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Gary C. Shomers, 79, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 29, 2021 at his residence in Cameron, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Frank and Gertrude (Pfeifer) Shomers.
Gary served proudly during the Vietnam War in the United States Navy from 1959 until his honorable discharge in 1965, and also served in the Air National Guard for 10 years.  He married Joan (Seelbinder) Shomers, with whom he shared 52 wonderful years.  In the late 1980’s, Gary and his wife moved to Cameron, NY.   He enjoyed working on and painting cars and motorcycles. He was also a Harley Davidson Motorcycle enthusiast. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed watching NASCAR, and loved animals.  He cherished the time he spent with his wife, and enjoyed going on trips to the local markets with her and their dog.
In addition to his wife, Gary is survived by his children, Andrew Shomers, Kelly Kline, Karen Shomers, Gary (Joanne) Bradley and Marcia Bradley; his step-children Wm. Gordy Huff, Kandi Huff and Troy Huff; 16 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; his siblings, Marilyn (late John) Thurman, Frances (late Donald) Schubert, and Roger (Jane) Shomers, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was predeceased by his brother, Timothy (Margaret) Shomers.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 7 from 4 – 6 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304, where funeral services will be held at 6 PM, concluding with Military Honors.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Family/Spouse: SEMNING, Jacqueline. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: PUTNAM, Jane. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Yvonne married PARKER, Jerry McCrea [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PULLY, Ronald. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: Anita M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dena married STONEHAM, Bryan on 5 Dec 1998. Bryan (son of STONEHAM, Charles and HOUGHLING, Lucina) was born about 1962 in Wellsville, York County, PA; died on 21 Aug 2018 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: ESTENEZ, Greg. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]