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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 2/10/1958

LOIARS - Joseph Loiars. of 139
Van Buren St., died Sunday, Feb.
9. 1958 at Veterans Hospital, Buffalo.
He is survived by his wife
Emma (nee Schratz). Two daughters
and one son, Mrs. Arthur
Ackerman, Hartland; Frank R.
Loiars. Lockport; and Mrs. Michael
McCowan. Grenada Hills.
Calif. One step-son Perry Beardsley,
Lockport. Six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held
Wednesday morning at 8:30 A. M.
from The Gaul Funeral Home
Inc., 263 East Ave. and 9:00 A.M.
from St. Joseph's Church. Interment
will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: SCHRATZ, Emma. Emma (daughter of SCHRATZ, John and DUES, Catherine) was born about 1895 in Brazil, Clay County, IN; died on 17 May 1969 in Lockport Memorial Hospital, Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 9/26/1927

The funeral of Voulenta Beardsley
Loiars. 12 years old, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs Joseph Loiars, 312
Chapel street, who died Saturday
night of blood poisoning which developed
from an infection In a pimple,
was held at 9.30 o'clock this
morning at the home and one half
hour later at St. Joseph's church.
Burial was. In St. Patrick's cemetery.
The child bad a small pimple on
her face and, physicians believe,
scratched It with her finger nail.
Bloos poisoning set in, against
which all medical aid proved fruitless.
Besides her parents the girt leaves
two brothers. Perry and Joseph.

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 5/15/1981

Joseph Gene Loiars, age four years,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Loiars,
died May 11th at 1:08 a. m. at Craig
Colony, Sonyea, N. Y. within 31
hours from the time he was taken
there. Funeral services were held
May 14th at 10 o'clock at St Jos-
eph's church.

Family/Spouse: ACKERMAN, Arthur. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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October 28, 2012
Frank R. Loiars

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

LOCKPORT —
Frank R. Loiars, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, age 80, and a life-long resident of Lockport, NY, and seasonal resident of Holiday, FL, passed away on October 28, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Helen Krull Loiars; his children, Doreen Loiars of Arlington, VA, Lauri (Mike) Lee of St. Paul, MN, Joseph (Cheryll) Loiars of Winter Springs FL, and John (Sarah) Loiars of Franklin, MA; along with his treasured and adored grandchildren, Nathan, Jack, Kimberly, Jillian, Kevin, Matthew, Drew, Emma, Ryan and Cate. He is also survived by his loving sister ,Catherine Revell of California; Art (Claire) Ackerman, Colleen Bernie; and several other nieces and nephews, many lifelong friends and fellow musicians. He is predeceased by parents, Joseph and Emma Schratz Loiars; his sister, Mary Rose Ackerman; half-brother, Perry Beardsley; and nephew. Michael McCowan.
Frank was a graduate of Lockport High School 49-50, Erie County Community College, and attended University of Buffalo Night School. He worked as a supervisor at NYSEG for 38 years. Frank's passion was playing music and he played the trombone since 1946 as well as the upright bass and bass guitar. He was the President of the American Federation of Musicians Local 97 Union for 48 years and was the leader of his band "The Larks" and "The Frank Loiars Orchestra" for more than 50 years where he performed at many social celebrations in the Western New York region. In addition, he had the honor and pleasure to play alongside some of the very best musicians in several marching bands, big band orchestras and the Berkholtz German band.
Frank was a leader in multiple Lockport organizations including the Lions Club (past president) Holy Name Society of St. Joseph (past president), St. Joseph Usher Club for 55 years, Third Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus, Barone's Music House Bowling League (past president), Member of the Board of Niagara County March of Dimes for 10 years, Chairman of the Recreation Committee for Town of Lockport, and member of the Town of Lockport Planning Board, Zoning Variances Board and the GOP Committee.
Frank loved sports, especially baseball, and was a manager/coach of Lockport Little League baseball teams for seven years, coaching dozens of young athletes. He was a devoted baseball and Buffalo Bills fan. His strong work ethic and endless questioning and curiosity provided his children and grandchildren with a solid foundation in which to model their lives. There will never be a day when he will not be missed. He will be remembered for his ability to enjoy life his way and his enthusiasm for performing music. We are going to miss his wit, wisdom, playful disposition and most of all his laughter. The family would like to thank all those whose love and support brought comfort and strength.
Friends may call on Thursday from 4-7 PM in Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10 AM in St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, 168 Chestnut Street, Lockport. Interment will be in Cold Spring Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094, would be appreciated by the family.
Visit www.pruddenandkandt.com for online condolences.

Frank married KRULL, Helen Louise on 5 Jun 1954 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Catherine Loiars Revell passed on in Granada Hills, California on April 28, 2019. Born November 27, 1934 in Lockport, the daughter of Joseph and Emma Loiars who precedeased her.
She graduated June 1953 from Lockport High School.
Survived by her daughter, Coleen Bernie; granddaughter, Alexia Lyons of L.A.; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings, Volenta Loiars, Mary Rose Ackerman, John Loiars, Joseph Loiars and Frank R. Loiars; and her son, Michael McCowan
A memorial at Cold Springs Cemetery was held August 23, 2019 with Father Joe from St. John's R.C. Church at the gravesite.

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

Catherine married MCGOWAN, Michael on 1 Aug 1953 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: LEE, Michael. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: BERNIE, Marshall Leon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]