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Niagara Gazette - 3/17/1953

School crossing ; watchman at
Fourth and Oneida streets in Lewis-
ton. John E. Amsdill, 65, died suddenly
at his post today, after.a heart
attack.
He had been a crossing watchman
for about 10 years and was
once an operator on the former
scenic railway, the Great Gorge
route.
Born in the Town of Wilson, Mr.
Amsdill had lived in Lewiston 50
years and was a member of the
Woodmen of the World, Camp 43.
Surviving is his wife. Lida, his
father, Solomon Amsdill,. Ransomville;
a daughter, Mrs. .Howard
Ganantz. and son, George Amsdill,
both of Lewiston; a sister, Mrs. William
Woodhouse, Niagara Falls; a
brother, Frank Amsdill, Sanborn, and
two grandchildren.
The funeral will be held from the
Amsdill residence, 195. First street,
Lewiston. Details will be announced
later.

Family/Spouse: SCOTT, Lita. Lita (daughter of SCOTT, Alexander) was born about 1893 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died on 26 May 1967 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GANANTZ, Howard. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BRITTON, Lorraine B. Lorraine (daughter of BRITTON, Samuel Earl and LOCKNER, Philomena Teresa) was born about 1921 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary of Joan Zimmerman

Joan Loraine Amsdill Zimmerman, 74 of Lockport, NY, Joanie was sub shop manager for 45 years in Lockport. She passed away unexpectedly on Monday April 11, 2016 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport. Born April 30, 1941 in Lewiston, NY, the daughter of George Sr. and Loraine Amsdill, Joan was married for 56 years to the late Robert C. Zimmerman; mother of Mark (Brenda) Zimmerman and Julie Ann (Floyd Staats) Zimmerman; four grandchildren, Marky and Mitchy Zimmerman, Amanda Farina (Kevin) Mitchell and the late Slayter Zimmerman-Staats, Great Grandma of Korban Mitchell; sister of George Amsdill, Jr. and many loved nieces, nephews and great niece and nephew Ali Amsdill and Christopher Amsdill.

Joanie loved to attend and volunteer at the Challenger Sports League functions and knitted blankets with "Helping Hands", a group of volunteers from The Village Mobile Home Park. Joanie lovingly baked and donated coffee cakes and pies to many friends and non-profit organizations for fund raisers.

Relatives and Friends may call Thursday April 14th 4-8 PM in Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday April 15th at 10 AM at St. John the Baptist RC Church, 168 Chestnut Street, Lockport. Interment will be in Niagara Falls Memorial Park, Lewiston, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Challenger Sports League, 3511 Landers Lane, Gasport, NY 14067 or to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094, would be appreciated by the family.

Joan married ZIMMERMAN, Robert C on 20 Jun 1959 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Robert (son of ZIMMERMAN, Floyd and BURG, Katherine) was born on 7 Jul 1937 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 20 Feb 2015 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary of George Amsdill, Jr.

George A. Amsdill, Jr., age 74 of Lewiston NY, died Monday November 7, 2016 in Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston after a lengthy illness.


George was born October 26, 1942 in Lewiston, the son of the late George A. Sr., and Loraine (Britton) Amsdill and was a 1960 graduate of Lewiston-Porter High School. A Vietnam Veteran, he served in the U.S. Army from March of 1964 to his honorable discharge in March of 1967. George spent 2 years in Japan as a Military Policeman and was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal. He devoted his life to serving the Village of Lewiston from 1967 to 2003 when he retired as Deputy Superintendent of Public Works.


George was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge # 584 in Lewiston, and a former member of the Ransomville F&AM Lodge # 551. He enjoyed hunting in Alleghany County for many years.


He is survived by his children, Anne, Harold, George H., Ernie J., Dennis P., and Scott D. Amsdill; his grandchildren, Alexandria, Christopher, and Olivia Amsdill; and a great grandson, Christopher Amsdill, Jr. a niece and nephews, Mark and Julie Zimmerman. He was predeceased by a sister, Joan Zimmerman.


Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth & Ridge Streets, Lewiston on Friday from 3 - 7 PM. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, November 12, at 10:00 AM in the funeral home, with the Rev. Thomas Mason officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, 5817 Military Rd., Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lewiston Volunteer Fire Co. #1 Ambulance Fund, 145 N. 6th St. P.O. Box 748, Lewiston, NY 14092.

Family/Spouse: MORGAN, Blanche Elizabeth. Blanche (daughter of MORGAN, Howard and MCGUIRE, Rose) was born about 1947; died on 5 Mar 2021 in Las Vegas, Clark County, NV. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Anne E. Amsdill-Ferrante 56, of Las Vegas, NV, wife of Russell Ferrante entered into rest on July 23, 2023. Born on August 30, 1965, in Lewiston, she was the daughter of the late George Amsdill and the late Blanche (Nee Morgan) ( late Stephen) Bucelata. Anne was a 1984 graduate of Lew-Port going on to attend NCCC obtaining an associates degree.Anne worked at Stella Niagara for many years, loved spending time with her family and friends.Surviving is her husband Russell, siblings, George Amsdill, Ernie Amsdill, Dennis Amsdill, and Scott Amsdill. She is predeceased by a brother Harold Amsdill.A celebration of life will be held from 6-9 PM. on August 9th at the Messiah Lutheran Church 915 Oneida St. Lewiston, NY 14092. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com

Family/Spouse: FERRANTE, Russell. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary of Harold J. Amsdill
Harold J. Amsdill, age 52, of Niagara Falls died Monday, June 13, 2022, at home. Harold was born on October 11, 1969, in Lewiston, NY. He is the son of the late George Amsdill Jr. and the late Blanche Morgan Bucelata.Surviving is his siblings, George H. Amsdill, Annie Ferrante, Ernie J. Amsdill, Dennis Amsdill, and Scott Amsdill.Calling hours will be held on Monday, June 20th from 6-8 PM at the Hardison Funeral Homes Inc., 401 Ridge St. (N. Fourth & Ridge Streets), Lewiston, NY. A memorial service will be held immediately following at 8:00 PM.Arrangements entrusted to HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES INC. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com

Family/Spouse: Tammy A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]