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

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Obituary of Frederick Butz

Frederick N. Butz, age 71 of Ransomville, went to his heavenly home on Saturday January 23, 2016 surrounded and cared for by his loving family.


Fred was born January 30, 1944 in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Frederick W. and Dorothy (Schultz) Butz and was a lifelong resident of Ransomville. He was employed as a Welder by GM Harrison Radiator in Lockport for 28 years, retiring in 1993 and also had many part time jobs as well. On January 5, 1963 he married Gayle J. Zahno.


Fred was a lifelong member of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church at North Ridge where he proudly served as an Usher for many years. Fred built and raced stock cars at Lancaster, Spencer, and Hamilton Speedways. He enjoyed NASCAR racing and was a big Dale Earnhardt fan. He enjoyed cruise nights in his 1978 Corvette Indianapolis Pace Car Edition. Fred was always working on projects around his home and loved helping his children. He enjoyed snowmobiling and camping but most of all loved playing and spending time with is grandchildren. Fred also enjoyed his daily visits for coffee at the Hillview Restaurant. For the past 26 years on the first Saturday in November, Fred and Gayle hosted “Chowder Day” for their many friends and family.


Fred is survived by his wife of 53 years, Gayle; his children, Debra Butz (Susan Slye) of Ransomville and Daniel (Jackie) Butz of Lawrenceville, PA; his grandchildren, Ryan Sargent, MaKayla, Kylee, and Trevor Butz, Jessica and Victoria Slye-Butz; a sister, Audrey (Richard) Woolson of Lewiston; two brothers, Wayne (Diane) Butz of Ransomville and Gary Butz (Paula) of Cheektowaga, NY, and a brother in law, Randall (late Janice) Zahno of Ransomville, and several nieces and nephews.


Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville on Tuesday from 4 - 8 pm. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, January 27, at 11:00 AM in St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church at North Ridge, 4169 Church Rd., Town of Cambria with the Rev. Robert Hoffman officiating. Burial will follow in North Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church at North Ridge, or

Ransomville Vol. Fire Co. Ambulance Fund, PO Box 239, Ransomville, NY 14131

Frederick married ZAHNO, Gayle June [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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Audrey E. Woolson, age 81, of the Town of Lewiston died Friday, August 18th, 2023, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Audrey was born on May 6th, 1942, in Niagara Falls, NY. She is the daughter of the late Frederick W. and the late Dorothy (Schultz) Butz. Audrey was a graduate of Lew-Port class of 1960. She married Richard E. Woolson on June 24th, 1961, they have been married for 62 years. Audrey was employed by Mt. View Health Facility as a Nurses Aid for 20 years. She was a member of the Lockport UCC, a member of the Kings and Daughters organization at the church. She was also the head of the basket raffles at the church; a member of the mixed couples bowling league at Frontier and Beverly Lanes. She loved crafts, sewing, gardening, ceramics, and spending time with her family.She is survived by her husband; Richard E. Woolson and three daughters; Sandra (Robert) Woolson-Van Dette, Tina (Charles) Pike and Diane (Patrick) Quinn; also, her brothers, Wayne (Diane) Butz and Gary (Paula) Butz; a sister in law Gayle Butz; her grandchildren, P.J, Caitlin and Mary Quinn, Ashley Pike, Sara (Janelle) Van Dette and Katie Van Dette, also several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brother Fred Butz and grandson Richard QuinnCalling hours will be held on Wednesday, August 23rd from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. at Hardison Funeral Homes Inc., 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville, NY.The funeral will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, August 24th at Lockport UCC, 98 East Ave, Lockport, NY with Rev. Richard Danielson officiating. Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery, Town of Cambria.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.

Audrey married WOOLSON, Richard E on 24 Jun 1961. Richard was born on 12 Dec 1938 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 24 May 2024 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: PIKE, Charles. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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