Martha married GESCHWENDER, Frank on 24 Mar 1913 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Frank (son of GESCHWENDER, Elmer Ellsworth and BARR, Ella Louise) was born about 1891 in PA; died on 24 Nov 1939 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: RITSON, Madeline. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married KELSALL, Henrietta A on 20 Aug 1955 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. Henrietta was born on 3 Nov 1911 in New York; died on 15 Feb 2011 in Monroe, Benton County, OR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married SATTELBERG, Caroline E on 27 Nov 1935 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. Caroline (daughter of SATTELBERG, Christian J and NICKERSON, Florence G) was born on 27 Dec 1915 in New York; died on 9 Oct 1944 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Isabella (Geschwender) Sessman, longtime area resident, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 29, 2017 at her home. She was 101. She was born in Niagara Falls on March 16, 1916, a daughter of the late Frank and Martha ( Clarkson) Geschwender. She attended local schools and then worked as a bookkeeper at Olskers Concrete, Hooker Chemical and then several companies in Florida where she lived for 43 years with her second husband, Tom Sessman.
She loved to cook, sew and she enjoyed playing Euchre with her family.
Mrs. Sessman is survived by 4 children: Betty (late Samuel) Hoff, Joseph Ferrerio, Susan (Joe) Hrapkowski and Thomas Sessman, Jr., her daughter-in-law Darlene (late Dennis) Ferrerio, two siblings: Ernest (late Nellie) Geschwender and Audrey (late Charles) McCombs, 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Joseph Ferrerio in 1947, her second husband Tom Sessman in 2004, her son Dennis (Darlene) Ferrerio and four siblings: Vernon (late Myrtle), William (late Ida), Frank (late Ruth) and James (late Nettie) Geschwender.
Friends may call at the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls on Friday from 6-8 PM and Saturday from 10-11 AM where funeral services will be held at 11. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Niagara Falls.

Isabella married SESSMAN, Thomas B on 12 Nov 1963 in Miami, Miami-Dade County, FL. Thomas (son of SESSMAN, Thomas) was born on 8 Feb 1914; died on 16 Dec 2006 in Largo, Pinellas County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isabella married FERRERIO, Joseeph on 25 Sep 1933 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Joseeph (son of FERRERIO, Frank and JONES, Mary) was born on 18 Nov 1913 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News

FRANKLIN T. GESCHWENDER

Franklin T. Geschwender, 79, who owned and operated Geschwender TV & Radio, died Friday (June 6, 1997) at his home on Saunders Settlement Road after a brief illness.

He was born in Niagara Falls, where he graduated from LaSalle High School in 1938.

During World War II, he served in the Army in Europe.

He worked for International Paper Co. from 1938 until 1950, then operated his business from 1952 until he retired in 1980. Later, he drove a school bus for Ridge Road Express.

He was past commander of Post 696, American Legion, in Sanborn; a life member of the Sanborn Fire Company; and a member of its Exempt and Benevolent Association.

His wife, the former Ruth Diller, died in 1982.

Survivors include a son, Bruce T.; three brothers, William of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Ernest and Vernon, both of Niagara Falls; and two sisters, Isabelle Sessman of Janson Beach, Fla., and Audrey McCombs of Niagara Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Rhoney Funeral Home, 5893 Hoover Road.

Burial will be in Wheatfield Cemetery.

Franklin married DILLER, Ruth L on 29 Mar 1943. Ruth was born on 3 Jul 1920 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY; died in Jul 1982 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married HART, Ida on 13 Oct 1943 in Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, WA. Ida was born about 1925 in OH; died in Feb 1998 in Port Saint Lucie, Saint Lucie County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ernest Geschwender, a longtime resident of Niagara Falls, passed away April 5, 2020 at home while under the care of family and his wonderful aids. Born in Niagara Falls, New York, on June 15, 1924, the son of Frank and Martha (Clarkson) Geschwender.
He was a graduate of the former LaSalle Jr./Sr. High School and NCCC. He served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps during WW II.
He retired from the Carborundum Company serving in various positions in 1984 after 42 years.
He is survived by sons, Thomas W. Geschwender and Richard G. Geschwender; a sister, Audrey; grandchildren, John T., Christopher R. and Krystina R; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Ernest was predeceased by his wife, of 62 years, Nellie; and five siblings.
A special thank you to all the health care aids that have helped over the past five years, especially Beverly Brown and Sharon Lengen.
Services will be private. Entombment in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Niagara Falls.
The LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., is handing arrangements.

Ernest married INSALACO, Nellie on 5 Sep 1946 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Nellie was born on 21 Jul 1918 in Pittston, Luzerne County, PA; died on 15 Jul 2009 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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June 24, 2014
Vernon M. "Bummy" Geschwender

Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS — Vernon M. "Bummy" Geschwender, formerly of Town of Niagara, died on Monday, June 23, 2014. He was 87. He was born in the Village of LaSalle on December 30, 1926, the son of Frank and Martha (Clarkson) Geschwender, Sr. He attended local schools and was a graduate of the former LaSalle Jr./Sr. High School. Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Air Force during WW II.

Mr. Geschwender was employed by Kimberly Clark for several years. He retired from Alox's shipping department.

Vernon could be found either golfing or bowling and was inducted into the Niagara Falls Men's Bowling Association Hall of Fame in 2001. He was a dedicated member of Bacon Memorial Presbyterian Church for over 50 years serving in many capacities, including Deacon and Head Usher. An active supporter of the Red Cross, he donated 116 pints of blood.

He was predeceased by his wife, Myrtle (Crampton) Hannam-Geschwender in February 2008. He is survived by three stepchildren, Mary Lynn (Robert Gabbey) Jaques of Lockport; David (Andrea) Hannam of Sanborn; Brian (Margaret) Hannam of Lewiston; his beloved niece, Betty (late Samuel) Hoff of the Town of Tonawanda; siblings, Ernest (late Nellie) Geschwender of Niagara Falls; Isabella (late Thomas Sessman and Joe Ferrerio) Sessman of the Town of Tonawanda; Audrey (late Charles) McCombs; brother-in-law, Maynard (Mary) Crampton of Niagara Falls; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his stepson, William (late Sharon) Hannam; step- son-in-law, Raymond Jaques; and siblings, William (late Ida), Franklin (late Ruth) and James (late Nettie) Geschwender.

Friends may call Thursday after 11 AM at the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, where funeral services will be held at 1 PM, with the Rev. Lee Holliday officiating. The interment will be private in Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorials, if desired, may be made to Bacon Memorial Presbyterian Church, 166-59th Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14304.

Visit www.lanefuneralhome.com.

Family/Spouse: CRAMPTON, Myrtle M. Myrtle (daughter of CRAMPTON, Maynard C and HALLIDAY, Beatrice) was born on 18 Oct 1931; died on 26 Feb 2008 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Audrey Marie (Geschwender) McCombs, born on April 8, 1930, our dearest Audrey McCombs of Niagara Falls, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on September 17, 2022. 
Audrey is survived by her nine children and their spouses: Caroline (Thomas) Gutshall, Charles (Elaine) McCombs, Douglas (Debbie) McCombs, Donald (Janice) McCombs, Ruth (Michael) Skurski, Michael McCombs, Mark McCombs, Scott (AnnMarie) McCombs, Grace (John) Stewart. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and their spouses, 21 great-grandchildren, and a wide circle of family and friends.
Audrey was preceded in this transition by: her beloved husband of over 50 years, Charles McCombs; her siblings Isabelle, James Elmer, William, Frank, Ernest, and Vernon; her beloved niece Betty; her sister-in-law Janice, her brother-in-law Walter; her daughter-in-law Ann; and her parents, Frank and Martha (Clarkson) Geschwender.
How do you sum up a long and beautiful life? There is not enough space anywhere, to truly describe our special person and this monumental loss. Audrey was a deeply loved and amazing woman, and was the center of our quite large and boisterous family.  When she said “I love you”-it was clearly infused in every word.  She parented multiple generations of us, cuddled and sang to us, kissed our hurts away, tucked us in, and taught us how to make incredible food. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting gifts for family and friends, sending the annual Christmas cookies care package, reading a wide variety of novels, and doing crossword puzzles.  She was a huge Brooklyn Dodgers fan her entire life, and did eventually forgive them for moving across the country to Los Angeles. Audrey also adored the Buffalo Bills, and we hold them responsible for some of her ability to swear passionately in German. Her feelings about the Sabres, however, are a whole other topic for another time.
Audrey loved to travel and saw the world, visiting her family and friends, wherever they roamed.  She always included a five dollar bill and wrote in birthday cards: “Have a Pepsi on me!”-and we had fun teasing her about it. She loved getting together with “her girls”-a group of special friends from high school that maintained lifelong connections. She could be hilariously cutthroat at card games, and was adorably sneaky and smug when she teased you.  She had a wonderful laugh. She really loved us, and her coffee!  She was Mom, Grandma, Grammy, G-Ma, Aunt Aud. She was everything. She had a fierce determination and a generous spirit. She glowed with life and love. She was the home we always have come back to, whenever we had the need. The door was never locked to you. Audrey taught us how to be capable and resilient people, and held us to high standards.  We hope to always hold ourselves strong in the blessings of her faith and love in us, and will be
forever grateful for the memories we have had together.
Visitation Friday after 9 AM where Funeral services will be held at 11 AM followed by interment in Acacia Park Cemetery.  Memorials, if desired may be made to Riverside Presbyterian Church, Bacon Memorial Presbyterian Church, Niagara Hospice or the American Cancer Society.  This obituary was loving written by the family.

Audrey married MCCOMBS, Charles Lewis on 30 Jul 1949 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Charles (son of MCCOMBS, Walter and WOODRICH, Grace Pauline) was born on 20 Jun 1927 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY; died on 13 Jun 2001 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married ZEWIN, Elizabeth [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Betty (Ferrerio) Hoff
November 13, 1934 - May 21, 2022

Betty Hoff, who was a longtime area resident, passed away peacefully on Friday May 21, 2022 at her home. She was born in Niagara Falls on November 13, 1934, the daughter of the late Joseph Ferrerio Sr. and Isabella (Thomas) Geschwender Ferrerio Sessman.  She attended LaSalle Jr. Sr. High School Class of 1952.  She married the late Samuel Hoff on August 30, 1963.
 In 1974 she got a BA in Psychology from Penn State and then a MS in Psychology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Betty was a librarian, first for Airco Speer in the Falls and St. Mary’s, PA and then the Ridgeway Public library. She loved her Little Library.  She was an avid sports fan and a 50 year season ticket holder for both hometown teams the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres, listening to WGR 550 for all her sports news.   She enjoyed clipping Bills articles and sending them to family and Bills fans away from home. 
Mrs. Hoff is survived by:  her three sons Jeffrey (Gilka) of Brazil,Harmon (Eve Ann) of Earlville, New York, Kenneth of Garrison, New York, sister in-law Helen (Leonard) Hodes, grandchildren, Sasha, Jesse and Dora Hoff, brothers Joseph  Ferrerio, Thomas Sessman Jr., a sister Susan (Joe) Hrapkowski,  sister  in -law Darlene (late Dennis) Ferrerio,  Aunt Audrey Geschwender (Chuck) McCombs, niece Bettyjo (William) Williams, nephews Joseph (Mary) Ferrerio, Sandy (Lisa) Hodes, Robert (Batsheba) Hodes and her dear friend Andrea O’Leary.
       In addition to her husband and parents she was predeceased by her brother Dennis Ferrerio, Uncles Vernon (Myrtle), William (Ida), Frank (Ruth), James (Nettie) Ernest (Nelie).
Friends and family may call at the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue on Saturday, June 11 at 9:30 A.M. where funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. followed by burial alongside her husband in Oakwood Cemetery in Niagara Falls.
  In lieu of flowers please send donations to Hospice Foundation, PO Box 590, Buffalo, NY 14240-0590 or to the charity of your choice

Betty married HOFF, Samuel on 30 Aug 1963. Samuel and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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April 11, 2013
Dennis Ferrerio

Niagara Gazette

LARGO, FL —
Family and friends are mourning the death of Dennis Ferrerio, 73, of Largo, Florida, on Wednesday, April 10th, after a long battle with cancer. Dennis was born on August 19, 1939 in Niagara Falls, and graduated from LaSalle High School in 1957.
Dennis joined the Marines after High School, and excelled as a Heavyweight Boxer in the service, winning numerous Titles in his weight class. He worked for a number of years as a Laborer with Local 91 in Niagara Falls, and moved to Florida in 1995.
Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Darlene; his daughter, Karla (Tony) Stranges, Niagara Falls, Ontario; a son, Eddie (Val) Stamborski, Pensacola, FL; granddaughter, Kayla Stamborski, Niagara Falls; his 97-year old mother, Isabelle Sessman; a sister, Betty Hoff of Buffalo; and a brother, Joe Ferrerio of New York.
All arrangements are being handled by the Taylor Funeral Home in Pinellas Park, FL. Dennis and his family would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to the Suncoast Hospice House, in Pinellas Park, FL. At the request of the family, there will be no prior visitation.
Visit www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for online guest register.

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

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

Family/Spouse: BOCKMIER, Wilfred R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: WASKO, Janice. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: Eve Ann. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: STRANGES, Tony. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]