Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 9/7/1933

BARKER, Sept. 7.-Edwin' E.
Arnold, 64 years old, former chairman
of the Niagara county Board of
Supervisors and one of the best known
fruit growers of the town of Somerset,
died late yesterday at the family
home in the Lake road near this village.
Mr. Arnold suffered & stroke
about a week ago which culminated
In his death.
Funeral services will be held from
the home on Friday afternoon at 3
o'clock, standard time. The Rev.
Ernest F. Scott, pastor of the Somerset
Methodist Episcopal church, will
officiate. Interment will be In Somerset
cemetery.
' Mr. Arnold was born In the house in which he died, a son of the late
Conroy and Sarah Arnold, pioneer
settlers of the town of Somerset. He
had been a farmer all his life and was
an active worker in the Somerset M. E.
church. lie formerly served as.
superintendent of the Sunday school
and held other Important positions In
the church.
- Mr- Arnold served as a member of
the Board of Supervisors for' 14 years
and as chairman for two years. He
was a member of Somerset Grange.
Mr. Arnold is survived by his
Wdow. Mrs. May Thayer Arnold; two
sons and two daughters, Milford. of
Orchard Park, Carleton, Mrs. Beron
Bateman and Mrs. Gerry Pask. all of
marker; eight grandchilden and one
Brother, Louis P. Arnold, of Barker.

Edwin married Eva M about 1894. Eva was born in Nov 1873 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: THAYER, May. May was born about 1876 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 5/11/1963

RANSOMVILLE Milford
P. Arnold, 67. of N. Lake
Street, died today (May 11.
1963) in Niagara'Falls Mem-,
orial Hospital, after a month's
illness.
Born in Town of Somerset,
he lived here since 1917 and
was employed as a fire cap-
tain at Bell Aerosystems Co.
Niagara Falls.
He was active in the Meth-
odist Church here and Ran-
somville Fire co., in which
he taught first aid and once
served aas fire chief. He was
a member of the Moose Lodge
of Rochester.
Surviving are his wife,
Erma Arnold: two daughters,
Mrs. June Champlain, Addison.
N.Y., and Mrs. Edgar
Beecher. Niagara Falls; two
sons. Elwin E. Arnold, Kenmore,
and Rev. Neil Arnold,
Perry; a brother, Carlton Arnold.
Somerset: and two sisters,
Mrs. Lucille Bateman
and Mrs. Pauline Task, both
of Somerset.
Rev. Orrin Carroll will officiate
at a service at the
Methodist Church at 2 p.m.
Monday. Burial will be in
Somerset Cemeterv

Family/Spouse: SNYDER, May. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Erma. Erma was born on 22 Jul 1897; died in Sep 1982 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lucille married BATEMAN, Vernon Jay on 1 Mar 1922 in Niagara County, NY. Vernon (son of BATEMAN, Lewis M and MATHERS, Minerva E) was born on 28 Feb 1900 in New York; died in Oct 1981 in Barker, Town of Somerset, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PASK, Berry. Berry was born on 26 Oct 1903; died in Sep 1976 in Barker, Town of Somerset, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Neil L. Arnold of Fort Myers, FL entered peacefully into rest at the age of 93, Saturday, December 7, 2019.  He was born in Ransomville, NY on November 3, 1926.  Beloved husband of the late Patricia; dear father of Lynn Arnold, Katherine (Rev. Dr. James) Stevens, and Jane (Terry) Ford; grandfather of eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by his siblings and spouses Melva (Edgar) Beecher (Kirby) Craft, Elwin (Mattie) Arnold, and June (Charles) Champlain. On September 4, 2014 Neil and Patricia celebrated 62 years of marriage.  Neil was a minister for 40 years in the Western New York Conference of the United Methodist Church, faithfully serving the Belmont/Phillips Creek, Hume/Fillmore, Perry, Newfane, Walworth/West Walworth, East Rochester and Clarence Center United Methodist Churches.  After retirement to Burt, NY, Neil and Pat moved to Fort Myers and enjoyed living in the Shell Point Retirement Community.
     A memorial service at the Newfane United Methodist Church will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., 2699 North Main Street, Newfane, NY.  Interment will be in the Somerset Cemetery, Barker, NY.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hope Hospice, 9470 Health Park Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908 or Faith United Methodist Church, 15690 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33908, would be appreciated by the family.

Neil married SMITH, Patricia on 4 Sep 1952. Patricia was born on 29 Sep 1926 in Asburn, GA; died on 17 Dec 2014 in Fort Myers, Lee County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Melva married BEECHER, Edgar N about Sep 1942. Edgar was born on 12 Nov 1912; died in Jun 1972 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CRAFT, Kirby. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elwin married BRUCE, Mattie Belle on 11 Jun 1946 in Clarksburg, Harrison County, WV. Mattie (daughter of BRUCE, John and Linda) was born on 21 Feb 1924 in WV; died on 19 Nov 2010 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CHAMPLAIN, Charles E. Charles (son of Lena) was born about 1919. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arlene married POWLEY, Van [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marilyn M. "Skip" Mitchell, 93, of Millville entered into rest peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 29, 2020.
Born May 18, 1927 in the Town of Somerset, NY, Marilyn was a daughter of the late Vernon and Lucille (Arnold) Bateman. She grew up in the Barker area on the family farm and spend the majority of her life in Millville, where she raised a family of three children. She worked for the S.A. Cook Furniture Co., waitressed at the Apple Grove Inn for many years and also worked at Fisher-Price Toys, where she retired from. Marilyn was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church of the Abundant Harvest in Millville. She enjoyed feeding her birds and spending time with family.
Left to cherish her memory are her three children, Patricia Andrews, Roxanna Andrews and David Higgs; four grandchildren, Rhonda (Brian) Miller, Kevin Murphy, Terra Blount and Ryan Higgs; great-grandchildren, Brittany Murphy, Jeff Hamm, Erin Miller, Sophia and Natalie Blount, Wyatt and Lincoln Higgs, Ann Reinhardt, Corey Jepson and Jenna Beyer; sister Sandra (Lee) Hoffman; and several nieces and nephews. Beside her parents she is predeceased by sister, Arlene (late Van) Powley.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment in Hartland Central Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina.

Marilyn married ANDREWS, Merle Osborne on 21 Jul 1946 in Barker, Town of Somerset, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Sandra married HOFFMAN, Duane Lee [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Joyce Dewart
of Barker, NY wife of the late John M Dewart went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Absolut Care of Gasport. Daughter of the late Berry and Pauline Arnold Pask. Joyce was born in Barker, NY May 16, 1932. She was a graduate of Barker Central School. She was a long time member of West Somerset Baptist Church and Barker Seniors. Joyce (Nana) loved her family and all the good times she had with them. Mother of Jeffrey (Michelle) Dewart of Barker, NY, Judith (Mark) Remington of Barker, NY, James (Cathy) Dewart of Myrtle Beach, SC, Jay (Angelia) Dewart of Spartenburg, SC, Jonathan (Amy) Dewart of Barker, NY and Jacqueline (Shawn Darlington)  Dewart of Williamsville, NY. Sister in law of Margaret (late George) Hoerner, Martha (Larry) Stokoe, and the late Frank King. Sister of of Bev (Carl) Martin and Duane (Barbara) Pask. Also survived by 17 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and dear friends. Family and friends may call at the RUTLAND-CORWIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 2670 Main St. Newfane, NY SUNDAY JANUARY 20, 2019 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held MONDAY JANUARY 21, 2019 at the West Somerset Baptist Church at 11:00 AM. Private graveside services will be held in Somerset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; donations to West Somerset Baptist Church 1876 Hosmer Road Appleton, NY 14008.

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

Family/Spouse: MARTIN, Carl. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: FORD, Terry. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: STEVENS, James Dr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BRENNAN, Roger W. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 10/13/1959

A sixth grade student at
Cleveland Avenue School, Dorothy
Beecher. 11, of 2310 16th
St.. died Monday (Oct. 12, 1959)
at Memorial Hospital. She had
been in ill health for some
time.
Survivors include her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar
Beecher; two brothers, Edwin
and Carl Beecher; two sisters.
Marian and Elsie Beecher, all
of this city; her maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
M. P. Arnold, Ransomville. and
her paternal grandmother,
iMrs. S. N. Beecher, Kcnmore.
Funeral services will be held
lat 1 p.m. Thursday at the
Rhoney Funeral Home with
Rev. Keith Dewey, pastor of
St James Methodist Church,
and the Rev. Neil Arnold of
Fillmore officiating.
Burial will be in Riverdale
Cemetery.

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 5/8/1967

BEECHER-ln Children's Hospltal, Buffalo.
NY., May 7, 1967. Edwin H.'
Beecher, age 15 years, of 2310 16th
St. Son of Mr. and Mrs Edgar Beech-
er Brother of Marian, Elsie and
Carl, all of this city. and the late
Dorothy Beecher Grondson, of Mrs,
M. P. Arnold of Ransomville. N.Y.
and Mrs. S. N Beecher. Kenmore
N.Y. Funeral services at the Rhoney
Funeral Home Inc . 1124 Ontario Aye ,
Wednesday, at 1 p.m with the Rev. ;
Bertram M. Croop of St. James Meth-
odist Church and the Rev. Nell Arnold
of Newfane Methodist Church officiat-
ing. Interment In Riverdale Cemetery
Friends may calll after 10 a m . Tues
day. The family will be present from
2 5 and 7 9 p m

ALSO

Same date and paper

Edwin N. Beecher, 15, died
Sunday (May 7, 1967) in Children's
Hospital, Buffalo after
several years of ill health.
Edwin died while undergoing
surgery; he was a victim of
cystic fibrosis. A sister, Dorothy,
predeceased him in 1959
a victim of the same illness.
Edwin was born in this city
on May 17, 1951, and would
have celebrated his 16th birth-
day in another 10 days. He lived
here all his life. He attended
Cleveland Avenue School, grad-
uated from North Junior High
School, and was a grade 20 stu-
dent at LaSalle Senior High
School at the time of his death.
He was a member of St.
James Methodist Church.
He is survived by his parents
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Beecher,
a brother, Carl Beecher, and
two sisters, Marian and Elsie
Beecher, all at home. He is also
survived by his grandparents,
Mrs. M.P. Arnold, Ransomville,
and Mrs. S. N. Beecher, Ken-
more.
Funeral services will be held
at the Rhoney Funeral Home
Wednesday at 1 p.m. with the
Rev. Bertram M. Croop. of St.
James Methodist Church, and
an uncle, Rev. Neil Arnold, of
Newfane Methodist Church, of
ficiating. Burial will be in Riv-
erdale Cemetery.
Friends may call after 10 a.m.
Tuesday. the family will be
present from 2 to 5 p.m. and
7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

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

Family/Spouse: REMINGTON, Mark. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: DARLINGTON, Shawn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]