Family/Spouse: RIVERS, William. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LARSON, George. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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July 26, 2013
Stanley Arthur Rivers

Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS — Stanley Arthur Rivers, age 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, entered into rest on Thursday, July 25, 2013. Stanley was born, July 22, 1919, in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late William and Liza Rivers. He married Jettie Grey Painter on March 18, 1943, at St. Paul's Methodist Church, Niagara Falls, NY. He attended local schools and was a member of the former St Paul's Methodist Church. He joined the Civilian Conservation Corp in 1937. Stanley was a World War II Army veteran in the Pacific Theater and was a chemical operator for 31 years at E.I. DuPont's Niagara Falls facility, retiring in 1981. In retirement he was a member, and served as Exalted Ruler, of local Lodge #346 of the Benevolent Order of the Elks. He was also an active bowler and golfer, and was a member of numerous retirement leagues.

He is survived by his spouse of 70 years and two sons, James (Michelle) Rivers of Oakland, CA and Kenneth Rivers, Aliso Viejo, CA; and three grandchildren, Sally (Andrew) Robinson, San Leandro, CA, Kelly Rivers, San Francisco, CA, and Joshua Rivers, Oakland, CA. He was one of six siblings and is survived by his sister, Rita Miller of Wheatfield, and preceded by Edward Rivers, Marie Dury, Margaret Steele and Dorothy Wojton.

In accordance with Stanley's wishes, there will be no prior visitation. A private service will be held at the family's convenience. Interment will be at the family plot in Niagara Falls Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

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Stanley married PAINTER, Jettie Grey on 18 Mar 1943 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Jettie (daughter of PAINTER, Richard and Effie Mae) was born on 1 Jan 1924 in Adamsville, Jefferson County, AL; died on 10 Nov 2013 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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October 19, 2012
Dorothy L. Wojton

Niagara Gazette

LEWISTON — Dorothy L. (Rivers) Wojton passed away on Friday, October 19, 2012, at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Facility. She was 90. She was born in Niagara Falls on February 16, 1922, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Ward) Rivers. She attended local schools and then married Benny A. Wojton on November 16, 1946, and they remained happily married until his passing in 2000.

Mrs. Wojton enjoyed singing, playing the piano, bingo and bowling, but her greatest pleasure was her time with her family. Dorothy shared a three generation birthday with granddaughter, Lori, and great-grandson, Danny.

She is survived by her two children, Patricia Ventry of Atlanta, GA; and Andrew Wojton of Denver, CO; three grandchildren, Lori Wojton of Tracy, CA; and Bryan and Joseph Ventry of Athens, GA; three great-grandchildren, Danny Wojton, Nick Delatorre and Michael Mendiola. She is also survived by two siblings, Stanley (Jettie) Rivers, Rita (late Walter) Miller and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings, Edward Rivers, Marie (Phillip) Dury and Margaret (Elwood) Steele; and step-father, George Larsen.

Friends may call at the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Ave., on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where services will be held at 9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in her honor.

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Family/Spouse: WOJTON, Benny Andrew. Benny (son of WOJTON, Frank and PRXYWARA, Antonina) was born on 2 Feb 1917 in New York; died on 16 Nov 2000 in Kilmarnock, Lancaster County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: DURY, Phillip. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rita May (Rivers) Miller, longtime resident of North Tonawanda, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2017. She was 92. She was born in Niagara Falls on May 6, 1924, a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Ward) Rivers.
Rita attended St. Mary’s Cataract School until her family moved to Kentucky where she attended a one room schoolhouse. Rita and her family returned to Niagara Falls where she attended South Junior and Gaskill Junior High until she left school to help raise her siblings after her father died at an early age.
Rita worked for the Warder Paper Box Company in Niagara Falls. She married Walter Miller in 1943 and then she went to work as a riveter at Bell Aerospace during World War II. She also volunteered her time working as a member of the auxiliary at DeGraff Hospital for many years.
Mrs. Miller is survived by her great-niece Cathy (Melvin) Wagner, 5 nephews: Tom (late Lynn) Rivers, Robert (late Nancy) Mack, William (Pam) Rivers, and James (Michelle) Rivers and Ken Rivers of California. She is also survived by three nieces: Beverly (Rod) Kucik of North Carolina, Patricia Ventry of Georgia and her great-niece Lori (Richard Drabczyk) Paonessa and many great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by two brothers: Edward (late Elmira) Rivers and Stanley (late Jettie) Rivers and three sisters: Marie (late Phillip) Dury, Margaret (late Ellwood) Steele and Dorothy (late Benny) Wojton.
There will be no prior visitation. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 in the Chapel at Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, 5871 Military Road, Lewiston, New York 14092.

Rita married MILLER, Walter in 1943. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: STEELE, Elwood. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: ROBINSON, Andrew. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]