Emelie married STAMLER, Jacob H about 1884. Jacob (son of STAMLER, Henry and Catherine) was born on 21 Jul 1861 in New York; died on 27 Mar 1932; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY - Far Left. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Elsie E. Elsie was born on 23 Nov 1892 in New York; died in Aug 1986 in Getzville, Town of Amherst, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jacob married Lucy M about 1914. Lucy was born about 1896 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Shafer - In this city, March 27, 1944, Katherine Shafer, age 52, wife of Roy W.; mother of Dolores R., Roy J., Mrs. Earl J. Lenhart, Jr.; daughter of Mrs. Emily Stamler, all of this city; sister of Mrs. Mabel Warren of Batavia, N. Y., Jacob S. Stamler of Grand Island. Funeral at the home, 3935 DeVeaux St., Thursday, at 1 :30 and 2 p.m. in Zion Lutheran Church, Dr. Arthur Schmoyer officiating

Katherine married SHAFER, Roy Wilfred on 3 May 1919 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Roy (son of SHAFER, Jacob William and LAUR, Katharine) was born on 11 Jan 1896 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 24 May 1981 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY - Far Left. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Elsie Marie. Elsie died on 31 Mar 2022 in Grand Island, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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June 30, 2011
Hazel S. Falkner

Niagara Gazette

YOUNGSTOWN — Hazel S. Falkner, of Youngstown, NY, died on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Born on May 29, 1920 in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Roy and Katherine (Stamler) Shafer.

She was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School in 1938 then attended to Roberts Beauty School in Buffalo. Hazel worked as a Professional Model for the Spirella Corsett Co. Niagara Falls for 22 years and then owned her Beauty Shop called ''Beauty by Joni" for 31 years, retiring in 1987. She attended the Youngstown Senior Citizens and Lewiston Seniors for many years and was a member of the Hair Dressers & Cosmetologists Assoc. Hazel enjoyed helping the elderly community in Youngstown, and was most well known for her many stylist hats.

Hazel was predeceased by her husbands, Earl Lenhart and Carl Falkner; and a sister, Dolores Dick. She is survived by a brother, Roy (Patricia) Shafer of Youngstown; her step-son, William Falkner III (Sue Walsh); a step-grandaughter, Jessica Falkner; her longtime companion, Earl Honadle; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Rd., Ransomville, on Friday from 3:00-7:00 PM. Funeral service will be held on Saturday (July 2nd) at 11:00 AM with Rev. Charles Lamb officiating. Burial to follow at Oakland Rural Cemetery, Youngstown.. Memorials may be made to the Youngstown Vol. Fire Co. Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 387, Youngstown, NY 14174.

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

Hazel married LENHART, Earl on 9 May 1942 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Earl was born in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hazel married FALKNER, Carl William on 29 Jun 1957 in Youngstown, Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY. Carl (son of FALKNER, Dr Lewis) was born on 19 Jun 1912 in Youngstown, Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY; died on 7 Nov 1987 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Oakland Rural Cemetery or Hosmer Cemetery, Youngstown, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dolores married DICK, Loren Kenneth on 5 Sep 1952 in Zion Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Loren (son of Frieda M) was born on 16 Dec 1923 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 2 Feb 1997 in Jacksonville, Duval County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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June 1, 2013
Roy J. Shafer

Niagara Gazette

YOUNGSTOWN — Roy J. Shafer, age 85, of Youngstown, died Friday, May 31, 2013, at his home, under the loving care of his family and Niagara Hospice.

Roy was born October 24, 1927 in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Roy W. and Katherine (Stamler) Shafer. He was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and served in the Army Air Corps from 1946 to 1947. Roy attended Niagara University and in 1953 he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Syracuse University. On May 25, 1956, he married Patricia A. (Swift) Shafer and they have resided in Youngstown for nearly 30 years. Roy was employed by Herbert F. Darling, Inc. for 37 years, retiring as Vice President of Construction and Safety. After retiring from Darling, Roy ran his own consultant business, RJS Consultants in Youngstown and was also a sales representative for Canadian Metal Rolling Mills, Ltd. of Mississauga, Ontario.

Roy cherished and proudly led his family as head of the household. He always made sure that everyone and everything was "taken good care of." He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren often assisting with various projects or attending sporting events. He engrained the values of education and hard work to his family. Roy also valued his friendships that he made throughout his life often telling the same jokes or stories during breakfast or lunch outings with the "boys".

He was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Messiah in Lewiston and Zion Lutheran Church. Roy was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Society of Military Engineers, Deep Foundation Institute, Past Chairman of the Pile Driver Committee of the Construction Industry Employers Association of Western New York, and past Chairman of the Safety Committee of the Chapter.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia; his children, Scott S. Shafer of Ransomville, Starrin R. Shafer of Greenville, SC, and Steven S. (Stephanie S.) Shafer of Windsor, England; his grandchildren, Jennifer (Jonathan) Payne, Jonathan, Abigail and Julie Shafer, Joshua and Tyler Koepsell; and two great- grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Suzanne T. Shafer-Koepsell and two sisters, Hazel Faulkner and Dolores Dick.

Memorial service will be held during the peak of summer at the lake; Roy's most favorite place to be, at a date and time to be announced. Memorials may be made in his honor to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094; or to Autistic Services, Inc., 4444 Bryant & Stratton Way, Williamsville, NY 14221. Arrangements have been entrusted to HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth & Ridge Sts., Lewiston.

Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online registry.

Roy married SWIFT, Patricia Ann [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ROMAN, Noreen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Janice Ruth Dick
June 7, 2023

Janice Ruth Dick, 67, of Jacksonville FL, passed away on June 7, 2023.
Janice was born in 1956 in Niagara Falls, NY. She was the first of 3 children. Her brother, Paul was the middle child and Raymond was the youngest of the three. Janice and the family lived there until 1968 when the family moved to Long Island, NY. Here Janice went to junior high and high school graduating in 1974.
Later, in 1980, the family moved to Jacksonville, Florida, always living in the Mandarina area. Janice became a Registered Nurse and began what was to become approximately 30 years of nursing in both area hospitals and nursing homes.
Janice liked the beach, going to the beach, riding her beach cruiser and only occasionally getting stuck in the sand. She also liked gardening and really kept up her lawn, shrubs and flowers. She was a big pet lover and almost always had a rescue dog and cat or two in her home. Later she would "adopt" 2 rabbits also. She also really liked decorating her home for whatever holiday was approaching but Halloween and Christmas were her favorites.
Over the year, Janice traveled to Hawaii, the US Virgin Islands, Europe and Canada.
Janice was not married and did not have any children. Her father and mother (Pops and Mops) predeceased her having both passed away in the late 90's and her youngest brother, Raymond. The family would like to especially thank Janice's good friend Maretha who has been a close friend for years and who has been so helpful to Paul since before Janice passed away.
A graveside committal service and interment will be held on Saturday, June 24 at 11 AM in Oakland Rural Cemetery, 1121-1131 Lake Road, Youngstown, NY 14174. In lieu of flowers, the family request that you consider a donation to The Jacksonville Humane Society.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Family/Spouse: ENGLISH, Peggie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Scott Stamler Shafer, of Ransomville, NY died on December 05, 2018 after a brief illness, surrounded by the love of his family and lifelong friends.
Born on June 12, 1959 in Niagara Falls, NY Scott was the son of Patricia Shafer of Youngstown, NY. He is survived by two children, Jennifer (Jonathan) Payne and Dr. Jonathan Shafer; sister Dr. Starrin Shafer; brother Steven (Stephanie) Shafer; grandchildren Natalie and Emilee and extended family. He was predeceased by his father Roy Shafer and a sister Suzanne Koepsell.
A graduate of North Tonawanda High School, Scott earned a degree in Applied Science, Computer Aided Design and Mechanical Engineering Technology from Niagara County Community College and began his career in the engineering and construction industries. Scott worked construction for Herbert F. Darling Inc. and Schmoyer Construction Co., engineering for Delphi Thermal and most recently as a Project Manager with Shannon Enterprises in North Tonawanda.
An avid sportsman, Scott enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting and fishing. He loved tending his garden in the summer months, snowmobiling in the winter and supporting the Buffalo hometown teams.
Scott loved spending time with his family including his special Aunt Jill, his mother Pat and was especially proud of the accomplishments of his daughter Jennifer and son Jonathan.
Visitations will be held on FRIDAY (Dec 14) from 4-8 PM at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES INC. 3648 Ransomville Rd. Ransomville, NY 14131. Burial will take at 11:00 AM on SATURDAY in Oakland Rural Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Ransomville Vol Fire Co. or Roswell Park Alliance Foundation PO Box 631 Buffalo, NY 14240 in support of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Scott married STRINGFELLOW, Barbara Jane on 12 Aug 1989 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Barbara (daughter of STRINGFELLOW, Fred C and MARTIN, Doris Marian) was born on 12 Jan 1959 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 24 Mar 2018 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 1/31/2009
Youngstown - Suzanne T. (Shafer) Koepsell, age 45, of Youngstown, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 30, 2009 in Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston. Suzanne was born August 19, 1963 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, the daughter of Roy J. and Patricia A. (Swift) Shafer of Youngstown.She was a 1982 graduate of Niagara Lutheran High School in North Tonawanda as well as a graduate of the Cheryl Fell School of Business in Niagara Falls. Suzanne had worked at Fairchild Manor Nursing Home in Lewiston as a Nurse’s Aide and had also worked as a private Home Aide. Most recently, Suzanne had worked in the hospitality industry. She was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Niagara Falls. Suzanne enjoyed music, reading, animals, and gardening but most of all she loved being with her two sons and family.She is survived by her sons, Tyler R. and Joshua S. Koepsell, both of Lewiston; her parents, Roy J. and Patricia A. (Swift) Shafer of Youngstown; a sister, Starrin R. Shafer of Greenville, SC; two brothers, Scott S. Shafer of Ransomville, and Steven S. (Stephanie) Shafer of Greenville, SC; her former husband, Jeffrey Koepsell of Lewiston, and several nieces and nephews.Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth and Ridge Streets, Lewiston on Monday from 4 - 8 PM. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, February 3, at 11:00 AM in the funeral home, with the Dr. William Lee Nelson-Loeske officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Autistic Services, Inc., 4444 Bryant- Stratton Way, Williamsville, Erie County, NY 14221.Visit www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette for on-line guest register.
Published in the Greater Niagara Newspapers on 1/31/2009

Suzanne married KOEPSELL, Jeffrey W [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Steven married SMITH, Stephanie Patton [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]