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Niagara Gazette

LOCKPORT-A long-time
county, highway employe
and night custodian at the
courthouse here, R o l a nd
Nerbere, 59, of 541 Niagara
St., died Monday (April 27,
1959) at Lockporl Memorial
Hospital.
Born June 12, 1899, in the
Town of Royalton, Mr. Nerber
was the son of Lyman and
Mary Hobart Nerber. He was
employed 16 years with the
Highway Department and
worked as custodian at the
county courthouse for the last
six years.
Mr. Nerber who suffered a
three-month illness, was married
for 35 years to the former
Agnes Werth. He-was a member
of the Redmen's Club here.
Survivors include his wife,
three sons, R o l a n d Nerber
Jr., Newfane, R i c h a r d and'
Gerald Nerber, both at home;
four daughters, Mrs. Harry
Pierce, Mrs. Robert Allen,
Mrs. Robert Johnson and Mrs.
Donald Henning, all of Lockport;.
three sisters, Mrs. Esther
Robertson, Lockport, Mrs. Vine
Savage, Lowell,. Mass., and
Mrs. Mabel Riddle, Fla.; three
brothers, Clark Nerber, Michigan;
Clifford Nerber, Olcott,
and Hobart Nerber, Lockport;
and 19 grandchildren-
Services will be conducted at
2 p.m. Thursday at the Gaul
Funeral Home by the Rev.
Woodrow Witmer of First Presbyterian
Church. Burial will
be in Gtenw.ood Cemetery.

Roland married WERTH, Agnes Bernice Gertrude on 24 May 1924 in Warrens Corners, Niagara County, NY. Agnes (daughter of WERTH, Hubert Albert Ferdinand and ZIMMERMAN, Gesine M) was born on 5 May 1905 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 24 Jan 1999 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Richard H. Nerber, of Brooksville, Florida, husband of Eunice (Labiak) Nerber, entered into rest Thursday, April 20, 2023. He was born in Lockport, NY June 21, 1936, the son of the late Roland and Agnes Werth Nerber.
Father of Timothy (Cindy) Nerber, Pamela (Ritchie) Ritz and the late Glen Nerber; stepfather of
Steven (Pamela) Kendzie, Joseph (Abby) Kendzie and Jayson Kendzie; grandfather of Nicolas Nerber, Carlee (Wesley) Owens, Halee Nerber, Zachary (Melanie) Nerber and great-granddaughter Olivia; brother of Gerald Nerber, Helen Johnson and Carol Miller. He was predeceased by siblings Roland Nerber, Roger Nerber, Ruth Pierce and Dorothy Allen.
Richard was a proud veteran of the US Navy. He worked at Harrison Radiator until his retirement.
A memorial service will be held in Florida at a later date.

Family/Spouse: WEAVER, Judith M. Judith (daughter of WEAVER, Leo and CHAPMAN, Mildred) was born on 5 Nov 1941 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Jul 2014 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Carol A. Miller passed away March 18, 2024 in Northgate Health Care Facility.  Born October 12, 1937 in Lockport she was the daughter of Roland and Agnes (Werth) Nerber.  Carol was a bus aide for the Portville Central School District in Portville, NY.  She enjoyed playing BINGO, going to the casino, working in her yard, and especially loved spending time with her family.  Carol was predeceased by her husband Robert Miller.
Carol is survived by her children Bobbi (Albert) Gritzmacher, John (Laurie) Henning, Linda (James) Rongo, Gary (Tina) Henning, and the late Robert Henning; ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; brother Jerry (Barbara) Nerber, sister-in-law Eunice Nerber, and several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her siblings Richard Nerber, Roland (late Eleanor) Nerber, Roger Nerber, Helen Johnson, Dorothy Allen, and Ruth Pierce.
Private services will be held at a later date.

Family/Spouse: MILLER, Robert. Robert and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: PIERCE, Harry. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: STRUTHERS, Eleanor. Eleanor (daughter of STRUTHERS, Robert and Barbara) was born on 14 Jan 1926 in Trenton, Burlington County, NJ; died on 10 Apr 2014 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Helen Marie (Nerber) Johnson passed away peacefully on March 17, 2024 after a full and vibrant life.
Born on January 20, 1932 to Roland and Agnes Nerber, she worked at Harrison Radiator as a welder for 20 years. She was active in the UAW, serving as Chairman of the Women's committee. Helen attended a convention in Washington DC for union workers where she met then President Jimmy Carter. A fierce advocate for worker's rights, she was awarded Woman of the Year from the Union Hall prior to her retirement. Helen helped raise thousands of dollars for the Variety Club, Dale Association, and Lockport Fire Department - to purchase the life-saving equipment Jaws of Life.
As a young girl, Helen received awards in figure skating. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, and playing bingo. She was an avid traveler and particularly loved a cruise and casino. Helen was the life of the party, and had been known to lead a chicken dance (in a full rooster costume complete with sound effects)!
She is predeceased by her beloved husband Robert F. Johnson. She is survived by her children Elaine (Ellie) Mcfalls (NC), William (Martha) Johnson, Roland (Tina) Johnson; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.
Calling hours will be held Wednesday, March 20th, 4-7pm at Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home, 70 Niagara Street, Lockport.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, March 21st at 11am at Taylor & Reynolds. Burial following at Glenwood Cemetery. Reception will be at Towpath Lodge (Masonic Lodge), 20 Main St., Middleport @ 12:30.
In lieu of flowers, please send a contribution to your favorite charity in her honor.

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

Family/Spouse: GRITZMACHER, Albert. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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Obituary Of Raymond Dennis Pierce

Raymond D. Pierce passed away peacefully on May 18th in the hospice ward of the VA Medical Center in Buffalo, with his wife by his side.  A Marine, Vietnam Veteran, and Purple Heart recipient, Ray dedicated his life to his country and his community.  His contributions over the past several decades have been integral to the operation of Lockport's VFW Post 2535.
He is survived by his devoted wife Mary (Jansen) and daughter Brooke Elizabeth as well as his dear brother Lonnie.  The family wishes to honor his request to be mourned privately.  Mary and Brooke thank Ray's friends and the community for their support and messages of condolence.

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

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Paul W. Pierce, Sr. passed away January 19, 2017 in Eastern Niagara Hospital. Born in Lockport April 1, 1951 he was the son of Harry and Ruth (Nerber) Pierce. Paul worked for Brigham Concrete where he was a truck driver retiring in 2008. He enjoyed fishing and was a NY Yankee fan.
Paul is survived by his children Paul W. Pierce, Jr. and Tammy (John) Mcavoy; grandfather of Cody, Hunter, Morgan Mcavoy, Demetrius and Hailey Pierce; brother of Harry Pierce, Ray (Mary) Pierce, and Lonnie (Julie) Pierce; several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call Wednesday, Jan. 25th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Visit pruddenandkandt.com.

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

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

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Posted: Saturday, February 7, 2015 4:48 pm


Mark D. Pierce of Lockport, passed away on Friday 6, 2015 at Buffalo General while surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lockport, NY on December 24, 1956, he was the son of the late Harry and Ruth (Nerber) Pierce.

A 1974 graduate of Lockport High School, Mark worked for Kohler Machines for 21 years and then worked for T & L Automatic in Rochester for 10 years before retiring in 2005. He married the love of his life, Deborah Bucci, on February 18, 1978. Mark's passion in life besides his family was hunting and fishing. He was like a kid in a candy shop waiting for hunting season every year, and especially enjoyed hunting, fishing and ice fishing with his friends Rich and AJ.

Mark was a 37-year member of the Moose Lodge, a member of the Navy Marine Club along with playing on the Navy Marine Club's Euchre team. After his retirement, Mark thoroughly enjoyed camping, spending time with his family and being actively involved with and spoiling his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife of 37 years, Mark is survived by his three children, Tracy Koker, Tiffany Pierce and Shawn Pierce, all of lockport; five grandchildren, Ryan and Kennedy Koker, Jordan Starcher, Tyler Echlin, and Shawn Pierce, Jr. He is also survived by four brothers, Harry Pierce, Jr. of Troy, NY, Raymond (Mary) Pierce, Paul Pierce and Lonnie (Julie) Pierce, all of Lockport; and several aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews and cousins. Mark was predeceased by his son, Mark Pierce, Jr.; and his granddaughter, Kaitlin Ann Koker.

There will be no prior showing or visitation per Mark's request. Instead, the family will be holding a Celebration of Life for Mark on Tuesday, February 10th at the VFW of Lockport, 112 Caledonia Street, Lockport from 3:30-6:00 PM. Arrangements by the Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home, 70 Niagara St., Lockport, NY.

Visit www.taylorandreynolds.com.

Mark married BUCCI, Deborah A [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MCFALLS, Ellie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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