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Niagara Gazette - 5/21/1951

Funeral services for John E. Bow-,
man, 74, retired millwright who died
late Saturday at hisv home, will be
held at the"Gridley Funeral home at
2 p. m., Wednesday.
Mr. Bowman, who lived at 2216
Twenty-first street, had served with
the Isco Chemical division, Innis
Speideo and company, for 24 years.
He retired four years ago. •
Memorial services for Mr. Bowman
will be conducted by the Niagara
River Lodge 785, F and AM,
at 8 p. m., tomorrow at the funeral
home, -
A native of Fenwick, Ont., Mr.
Bowman had lived in Niagara Falls
for the last 55 years. He was a member
of the Bellevue Lodge 316,100F,.
the Canadian Order of Odd Fellows
and the Niagara River lodge.
Surviving arc his wife, Lily A.;
four sons, Edgar P., C. Bruce and
Fred W. Bowman, this city, and
La Verne A. Bowman, Rahsomville;
two daughters, Mrs. Charles Hildebrandt,
this, city, and Mrs. Raymond
Thiboult, Lewiston; a- brother,
Charles A. Bowman, Ridgeville, OnL
He is also survived by 20 grandchildren
and four grelt-grandchildren.
The Rev. David H. Weeks will
officiate at the .services.
Burial will be in Riverdale cemetery

John married RITENBURG, Lilly A about Oct 1896. Lilly was born about 1875 in Canada; died on 22 Feb 1959 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SNELLING, Edith. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HUFF, Mildred Irene. Mildred (daughter of HUFF, George W and Eva) was born in Aug 1897 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Mar 1932 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HILLER, Florence. Florence was born about 1907 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married BRIDGENS, Trenna B on 24 Nov 1927 in Lock Haven, Clinton County, PA. Trenna (daughter of BRIDGENS, James N and Matilda) was born on 6 Aug 1909 in Mill Hall, Clinton County, PA; died on 25 Apr 1969 in Ridgeway, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Beatrice married THIBOULT, Raymond C on 19 Jul 1947 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Raymond (son of THIBOULT, William H and MCKINNON, Margaret H) was born on 25 Jan 1925 in New York; died on 28 Oct 1972 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, NH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Clara M. (Bowman) Hildebrandt, 102, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at her home, under the care of Niagara Hospice, surrounded by her family. Born on June 29, 1917 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was born to the late John E. And Lily A. (Ritenburg) Bowman. 
 
Clara was a graduate of Trott Vocational High School and on June 24, 1939, Mrs. Hildebrandt Married Charles P. Hildebrandt in Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church and was happily married for 58 years until his passing in 1997. Throughout her life, she was a caregiver to many nieces, nephews, neighbors and her aging parents. Clara enjoyed cooking, baking embroidering, playing cards, singing and being with her family. Mrs. Hildebrandt was a lifelong member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she belonged to the Martha Society, taught Sunday school for many years and worked on the church newsletter. She loved the holidays, entertaining and was well known for her apple pies which she continued to make well into her 90’s. Above all Clara was a loving and giving person. 
 
Clara is survived by one daughter, Candace L. (Robert A.) Lauzonis; two grandchildren, John J. (Lynne) Burke and Jen C. Regan; three step-grandchildren, Chris Lauzonis, Nicole (Tom) Wills and Jodie (Joseph) Alm; five great-grandchildren; six step great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, great nieces and her goddaughter, Ruth (Bleecher) Knack. She was preceded in death by her four brothers; Edgar, Lavern, Charles and Frederick, and two sisters; Zetta and Beatrice. 
 
The family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday, from 4-8 PM in The Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY, where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday July 24th at 10 AM with Rev. Thomas Mason officiating. Interment will follow in Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.  In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice or Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Arrangements are under the direction of Michael R. Goodlander.  Please visit www.goodlandercares.com for online condolences.

Clara married HILDEBRANDT, Charles Philip on 24 Jun 1939 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Charles (son of HILDEBRANDT, Philip and KOEPKE, Ida M) was born on 12 Dec 1912 in New York; died on 13 Sep 1997 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Lily married MOORE, William Russell [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eva married CLIVE, Victor on 19 Sep 1945 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

LaVern A. “Lefty” Bowman, Jr, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Elderwood at Wheatfield Health Care Facility in Wheatfield, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Lavern A. and Florence (Hiller) Bowman, Sr.

Lefty, as he was known by his family and friends was raised and educated in Ransomville, NY. He was a staff Sergeant for the United Stated Army during WWII and was honorably discharged in 1946. Mr. Bowman married his wife of 66 years, Rosalie (Cosimano) Bowman on September 17, 1949 at St. Joseph Church, Niagara Falls, NY. He worked at Olin Chemical, Niagara Falls, NY and retired as a Millwright Foreman.

Lefty was an avid sportsman and was a past member of the LaSalle Sportsman Club. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Bowman is survived by his three children; LaVern A. (Martha) Bowman, III, Kevin (Pamela) Bowman and Cyndi (Dominic) Luna. Four grandchildren, Jennifer (Duane) Jacobs, Kelli (Mathew Gomesky) Luna, Michael Luna and Andrea (Ricky) DeFino. Two great-grandchildren Zachary and Lauren Jacobs. One brother Richard (Late Mary) Bowman and two sisters, Sandra (Richard) Alessi and Gwendolyn (Dennis) Kearney, A dear Aunt, Clara Hildebrandt and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by three brothers, John (Lillian of Pennsylvania) Bowman, Calvin (Marlene of Florida) Bowman, Robert (Linda of Corfu, NY) Bowman and two sisters, Jeanette (Late Clifford) Geist and Peggy Bowman.

There will be no prior visitation. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, December 1st at 10:00 a.m. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Burial will follow with Military Honors at St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY.

LaVerne married COSIMANO, Rosalie A on 17 Sep 1949 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Rosalie (daughter of COSIMANO, Thomas and VISCUSO, Josephine) was born about 1930 in Batavia, Genesee County, NY; died on 8 Feb 2020 in Town of Amherst, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: GEIST, Clifford. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 4/11/1933

BOWMAN-In this city. April 10, 1933,
Peggy Ann Bowman, aged four months,
infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lavern
Bowman; sister of Lavern, Jr., Richard
Roy, John Edgar, Jeanette Marie. Funeral
services will be held from the
home. 2010 Grand avenue. Wednesday
at 3 o'clock. Rev. Arthur Schmoyer officiating.
Intedment in Memorial Park
cemetery.

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

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

Notes:

November 22, 2013
Robert J. Bowman

Niagara Gazette

CORFU — Robert J. Bowman, "Old Man Winter", 70, of Corfu, passed away Wednesday (November 20, 2013), at Buffalo General Hospital.

Bob was born on July 24, 1943, in Niagara Falls, NY, a son of the late Lavern and Florence Hiller Bowman. He worked for a chemical plant in Niagara Falls for seven years and then went to work for Fisher Price in Medina for 22 years. Bob worked his way up at Fisher Price during those years, first as a mechanic, then lead mechanic and finally to the position of Maintenance Supervisor on the second shift. Bob loved to hunt and fish, watch Nascar, football and baseball. He was a member of the LaSalle Sportsman's Club in Niagara Falls, was a lifetime member of Buckmasters and lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. Bob was the brother of the late John Bowman, Jeanette Geist, Calvin Bowman and Peggy Bowman.

Surviving are his beloved wife of 39 years, Linda (Muntz) Bowman of Corfu; his children, Brenda (Robert) Kent of Basom, Richard (Maureen) Cox, Jr. of Batavia, and Jeffery (Jessica Schwab) Bowman of Corfu; six grandchildren, Matt, Jenna, Amanda, Hayley, Jacob and Adriana; two brothers, Lavern A. (Rosalie) Bowman II of Niagara Falls and Richard Bowman of Lakewood; two sisters, Sandra (Richard) Alessi and Gwendolyn (Dennis) Kearney, both of Jamestown; and his aunt, Clara Hildabrant of Niagara Falls. Many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

There are no calling hours as per Bob's wishes. A memorial service will be held in the spring. Memorials may be made to the East Pembroke Fire Department. Arrangements were made by C.B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 East Main Street, Corfu, NY.

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

Family/Spouse: MUNTZ, Linda. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married DELIO, Charlene Anne on 25 Jun 1966 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gwendolyn married KEARNEY, Dennis Joseph [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married MESSINGER, Gayle L on 30 Nov 1963 in Lock Haven, Clinton County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: CARR, Arnold. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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July 27, 2014
Jeanne M. Skrzypek

Niagara Gazette

BUFFALO - Jeanne M. (Bowman) Skrzypek, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, July 26, 2014, at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, on March 12, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick and Violet (Collier) Bowman. Jeanne worked as a sales associate at Toy's R Us until her retirement. She was considered a care giver by all who knew her because she cared for everyone in her life. One thing she will be remembered for is her Friendship Bread (Cinnamon Bread), that she gave to just about everyone. Jeanne also enjoyed gardening and especially spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Tom Skrzypek of Niagara Falls, NY; her children, Jeff (Liz) Skrzypek of Canton, MI, Tom Skrzypek II of Niagara Falls, NY, and Kelly (John) Spatorico of North Tonawanda, NY; grandchildren, Casey, Abbey Skrzypek and Griffin, Austin, Paige Spatorico; brothers-in-law, Don (Terry) Skrzypek, Frank (late Ruth) Skrzypek; sisters-in-law, Pat (Bob) Carges and Freda (late Jim) Bowman. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her infant son, Patrick Skrzypek and brother, James Bowman.

Friends may call on Tuesday, July 29th, from 7-9 PM and Wednesday, July 30th, from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC., 319- 24th Street, cor. of Welch Ave., Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 31st, with burial in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Lewiston, NY, following the service.

Visit zajacfuneralhomeinc.com for online condolences.

Jeanne married SKRZYPEK, Thomas J on 13 Oct 1956 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Thomas (son of SKRZYPEK, Frank J and JARUSZAVICUS, Josephine) was born on 15 Apr 1938 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Dec 2016 in Degraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Candace married BURKE, John E on 28 May 1966 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: REELE, David. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: LUNA, Dominic. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: SCHWAB, Jessica. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Charles J. Carr, 58, of the Town of Niagara, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018 in Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.  Born on January 11, 1960 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Arnold and Roxanna (Bowman) Carr.  On May 25, 1985, Charles married the former Antoinette “Toni” DeMonico in Niagara Falls.  She predeceased him on November 26, 2009.
 
Mr. Carr was a lifelong area resident.  Charles attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School.  Most recently, he was employed by the Seneca Niagara Casino.  Previously, Mr. Carr worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber and United Parcel Service (UPS).  Charles was a dedicated father and grandfather and a loving brother.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and bowling.
 
Mr. Carr is survived by his children, Brian A. (Monica) Bugyi, Robert C. Carr and Tiffany L. Carr; grandchildren, James Bugyi, Gunner Bugyi and Haleigh Carr; sisters, Jessie (Scott) Stalnaker, Cindy Carr, Patti (Brian) Heath and Sheryl Carr and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.  In addition to his parents and wife, Charles was predeceased by his brothers, Richard Carr and Robert D. Carr.
 
Visitation will be on Friday from 5-8 p.m. in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 24th at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Jeff Vogt officiating.  Interment will follow in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.
 

Charles married DEMONICO, Antoinette on 25 May 1985. Antoinette died on 26 Nov 2009. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: STAINAKER, Jessie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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