Notes:

Medina NY Daily Register Journal - 2/23/1915

The death of Mrs. Julia Bowen, a
lifelong resident of the town of
Somerset, near County Line, occurred
this morning at eight o'clock at the
home of her son, Mr. Linus Bowen, of
Carmon road, aged 83 years.
Mrs. Bowen was the daughter of
Josiah and Phoebe Bullen, old pioneer
settlers who bought Tend from a land
company and built their home. In
those days, when going to the mill at
Lyndonville, Mr. Bullen would have
So mark the trees with an axe, so as
to be able to And his way back home.
Deceased was the mother of ten
children, aevea of whom are still living:
one son, Linus Bowen, of Cannon
road; and six daughters, Mrs. Hattip
Pierce, of Carman road, Mrs. Elma
Bruce, of Barker, Mrs. George Cooper,
of Lyndonville, Mrs. Charles Annis:
of Barker, Mrs. Adella Mudge, of
Lockport, and Mrs. Ward Smith, of
Medina. She is also survived by
eighteen grandchildren and thirteen
great grandchildren. Mrs. Hila Poler,
of this place, is a daughter-in-law of
the deceased.

Family/Spouse: BOWEN, William. William was born in Jul 1825 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Adelia M about Feb 1881 in New York. Adelia was born in Mar 1859 in New York; died on 10 Mar 1930 in Rapids, Town of Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/4/1931

BARKER, March 4-Linus Bowen,
78, Cannon road farmer, passed
away Sunday after a brief Illness,
from erysipelas. He was able to attend
to his farm work the preceding
Wednesday. The funeral was
held this afternoon at the late
home, with the Rev. Ernest F.
Scott, pastor of the Somerset and
County Line Methodist Episcopal
churches officiating. Burial was at
West Rldgeway.
He Is survived by his wife, one
son, and three daughters, John
Bowen, Barker; Mrs, Lily Copping,
Castile; Mrs. Edna. Letts. Medina;
Mrs. Bessie Corser. western Canada;
Ave sisters, Mrs. W. D. Smith, Mrs.
Elma Bruce, Mrs. Hattie Pierce,
Barker; Mrs. Delia Mudge, Jamestown;
Mrs. Floyd Cooper, Lyndonville;
also eleven grandchildren.

Linus married Rose E about 1884. Rose was born in Aug 1863 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 5/29/1941

Mrs. Elma Bruce passed away
Thursday morning at the home of
her stepson Albert Crafts, Lower
Lake Road, Barker. She is survived
by her stepson Albert Crafts, three
sisters, Mrs. George Cooper of Lyndonville,
Mrs. Ward Smith of Barker
and Mrs. Delia Mudge of Jamestown.
Funeral from the home of
A. B. Crafts, Lower Lake road. Barker,
Saturday afternoon at 2:30
D. 8. T. Burial at Somerset. Reverend
Earl Winters officiating-.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 6/4/1941

BARKER - Funeral services for
Mrs. Elma Bruce were held at 2:30
o'clock Saturday afternoon at the
home, Lower Lake road, where she
passed away Thursday mornig
after a long illness. The Rev Earl
L. Winters, of Community Metho-
dist church, officiated and burial
was in Somerset cemetery.
Born in the town of Somerset,
where she spent all her life, Mrs.
Bruce was the daughter of the late
William Bowen and Julia Bullen.
Her husband, Charles Bruce, died
about 35 years ago.
She is survived by three sisters,
Mrs.. George Cooper, of Lyndonville,
Mrs. Ward D. Smith, of Creek road,,
and Mrs. Deila Mudge, of James-
town.

Elma married BRUCE, Charles J about 1892. Charles (son of BRUCE, Charles A and Viola) was born in Apr 1869 in New York; died about 1906. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 2/9/1948

Mr. and Mrs. Ward Smith and
daughter. Miss Delia Smith, at
tauded the funeral Sunday at the
Smythe Funeral Home. Lyndonvtlle.
of Mrs. Smith's sister. Mrs.
Flora Cooper, Lyndonville. Another
sister, Mrs. Delia Mudge. and son,
Francis, Jamestown, were guests at
the Smith home and attended the
funeral.

ALSO

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/29/1948

LYNDONVILLE. Jan. 30 - A
church worker, Mrs. Flora E. Cooper,
88. died Wednesday at Medina Memorial
Hospita. where she had been
ill with pneumonia for a week.
Born in Somerset July 19. 1859.
me daughter of William and Helen
Bullem Bowen, she married George
H. Cooper May 11. 1881. and resided
in Yates her entire married life. Mr.
Cooper died May 26. 1943.
Mrs. Cooper, who was a member
of the Lyndonville Presbvterian
Church and the Worthwhile Class
of that church, took part in church
work until three years ago when
she suffered a broken hip.
Survivors are two sons, Fred and,
George of Lyndonvllle; one daugh-'
ter, Mrs, Henry Welch, Upland, Cal :
two sisters. Mrs Warren Smith. Bar
ker and Mrs. Delia Mudge, Lakewood;
nine grandchildren. and 11
great-grandchildren. A grandson,
Harry Cooper, was killed in action
in Germany in 1944.
Services will be held Sunday at 2
o'clock at the Smythe Funeral Home
with the Rev. Thomas Tighe, pastor
of the Presbyterian Church, of-
flciating. Burial will be in Lynhaven
Cemetery with the grandsons acting
as bearers.

Flora married COOPER, George H on 11 May 1881. George was born about 1860; died on 26 Mar 1943 in Lyndonville, Town of Yates, Orleans County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Medina NY Daily Register Journal - 2/26/1915

The death of Mrs. Charles Annis of
Barker, occurred last evening at ten
o'clock, of cancer, aged 52 years, The
deceased was a daughter of the late
Mrs , J u l i a Bowen, who passed away
last Tuesday morning

Family/Spouse: ANNIS, Charles. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 9/9/1950

BARKER. Sept. 9.-Largely at-
tended funeral services were held at
the Pallister avenue home for Mrs.
Adda Bowen Smith, who died at the
Mesler nursing home, Gasport. Inter-
ment was in Ridgeway cemetery.
Born July 21, 1864 in the Town
of Somerset, the daughter of the late
William and Julia Bowen, Mrs. Smith
spent her entire life in this town.
Thee year ago, Mr. and Mrs. Smith
celebrated their fifieth wedding an-
niversary.
Mrs. Smith was a member of the
Barker Methodist church, the Wo-
man's Society of Christian Service,
Somerset Grange and Niagara County
Pomona Grange.
She is survived by her husband,
Ward D. Smith; two daughters, Miss
Della Smith, at home, and Mrs.
Ina Harrold, Geneva; three grand-
children and one sister, Mrs. Della
Osberg,, Jamestown.

Adda married SMITH, Ward D about Apr 1897 in New York. Ward (son of SMITH, James) was born about 1870 in New York; died on 30 Jun 1960 in Barker, Town of Somerset, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Della married MUDGE, Glenn on 20 Apr 1908 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. Glenn was born about 1888 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Della married OSBERG, Andrew on 18 May 1950 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/13/1947

A former Rapids hotelkeeper,
Miss Mabel Bowen, 64, was found
dead Saturday afternoon in the liv-
ing quarters of the old hotel build-
ing.
Sheriff Henry E. Becker said
friends had failedd to see her about
the place for two or three days. En-
tering through a rear door which
they found unlocke they searched
and found her body lying across a
bed.
Dr. Mabel Carmer, coroner, of
Newfane, attributed death to na-
tural causes. She said the woman
had been dead about two days.
Miss Bowen spent her youth on
the Bowen Road, six miles south-
east of Lockport. She was employed
at the home of the late Charles E.
Dickinson of this city when she
purchased the old Utley Hotel at
the Rapids in 1909. It contains 22
rooms and before the days, of the
automobile was a popular hostelry.
In recent years it had been closed
but Miss Bowen continued to live
in part of the building.
Surviving are a brother, Walter
L. Bowen and a sister, Mrs. Earl
Covel, Riddle Road,, Town of Royal-
ton.
Services will be held tomorrow
afternoon at the Covell home. Bu-
rial will be in Schafer Cemetery,
Disinger Road.

Walter married MACK, Jennie on 21 Feb 1912 in Rapids, Town of Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Jennie was born about 1888 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/12/1961

COVEL - Funeral services for
Olive L. Covel were held Sunday,
June 11, 1961 at 2:30 P.M. from
The Gaul Funeral Home Inc., 263
East Ave. The Rev. James F.
Burdick and Rev. Byron Berry
officiated. The bearers were, Clifford
VanBuren; Gifford Dietz;
Clifford VanBuren;Albert Moss;
Edward VanBuren; and Donald
Roszman. Interment was in Chestnut
Ridge Cemetery.

ALSO

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/9/1961

COVEL - Olive L. Covel (nee
Bowen), of Rt. 5, Bowen Rd.,
Lockport died Thursday, June 8,
1961 at The Millard Fillmore Hospital.
She is survived by her husband,
Earle C. Covel. Four sons,
Alson J. Covd, Akron, NY.; B.
Franklin Covel, Town of Royalton;
Chester B. Covel, Akron;
and Kenneth E. Covel, at home,
Also ten grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. One brother,
Walter J. Bowen, Town of Lockport
Friends may call from 2-9
PM. at The Gaul Funeral Home
Inc., 263 East Ave. where the
funeral will be held Sunday afternoon
at 2:30 P.M. Interment
will be in Chestnut Ridge Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may
be made to the E.U.B. Church
Building Fund, Rapids, N.Y.

Family/Spouse: COVEL, Earle. Earle (son of Luella A) was born on 26 May 1892 in New York; died in Feb 1977 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Lillian married COPPING, John H about 1908. John was born about 1885 in England; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edna married LETTS, Homer L about 1922 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. Homer (son of LETTS, Judson) was born on 18 Jan 1884 in West Barre, Orleans County, NY; died on 23 Mar 1962 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married BOOROM, Iva P about Nov 1922 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. Iva (daughter of BOOROM, Warren J and Alice) was born on 17 Mar 1902 in New York; died in Nov 1978. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WELCH, Harry. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Notes:

November 10, 2013
B. Franklin Covel

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

LOCKPORT —
B. Franklin Covel, age 94, of Lockport, NY, went home to his Lord and Saviour on Sunday, November 10, 2013 in Niagara Hospice Lockport following a brief illness. Franklin was born on April 6, 1919 in Lockport, NY and was the son of the late Earle and Olive (Bowen) Covel.
Mr. Covel attended Akron High School, and went on to help in the family business, the former Akron Home Bakery Shop, located on Main St. in the village. His real passion in life was being a proud farmer, raising cattle, pigs, sheep and working God's land with great pride. He was still farming right up to a week before his passing. Franklin was a lifetime member of the Rapids Bible Church, and was one of the many generations of the Covel family to be baptized from the church, and also served as a trustee in the church at one time. He and his late wife also attended the church, and also St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Wolcottsville, where she was confirmed. At age 85, Mr. Covel retired from the Town of Royalton as a member of the planning and zoning boards a great accomplishment that he was proud of with the many changes that took place over the five decades of with dedication and integrity. In his spare time, Mr. Covel enjoyed hunting, spending quality time with his family and his many friends. He will be remembered as a passionate man with a kind heart and person of great knowledge and a nice sense of humor.
Franklin was the husband of the late Florence E. (Witkop) Covel, whom he so dearly loved, and married on June 11, 1941 She passed away on December 25, 2006. He is the loving father of Nancy (late Warren "Clip") Smith and Kevin Covel; proud grandfather of Dawn (Scott) DeLuca; and his pride and joy, his great-granddaughter, Ainsleigh DeLuca; dear brother of Chester (Irene) Covel, Kenneth (Gail) Covel and the late Alson (Elizabeth) Covel; uncle of 13 nieces and nephews. Also survived by many friends.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 4-8 PM in the CHILDS FUNERAL HOME, LLC 10 Eckerson Ave. Akron, N.Y. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday at 11 AM in the Rapids Bible Church, 7209 Rapids Road, Lockport, NY. Burial will be in Huskey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would encourage memorials in Franklin's memory to the Rapids Bible Church or St. Michael's Lutheran Church, 6379 Wolcottsville Rd., Akron, NY 14001.
Visit www.childsfuneralhomeofakron.com.

B married WITKOP, Florence E on 11 Jun 1941 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. Florence (daughter of WITKOP, Elmer Frank William and FINK, Katherine Wilhelmine) was born on 7 Apr 1918 in New York; died on 25 Dec 2006 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Chester Bowen Covel, age 92, of Akron, NY, entered into rest May 20, 2015.

Beloved husband of 42 years to Irene (nee Corbett); dear father of Ann (Joseph) Vitema, David (Christine), James M. (Cindy L. Puryear), Craig (Elizabeth, James (Sharon) Berry, Susan (James) Frey (nee Berry) and the late Ronald Berry; loving grandfather of JoAnn (Andrew) Bertolino (nee Viterna), Zachary (Myra) Viterna, Olivia Viterna, Joshua, Benjamin, Jordan, Kyle, Jessica, Rae, Daniel, Jennifer (David) Sullivan (nee Berry), Michelle (Michael) Young (nee Berry), Nicole (Brian) Cornuta (nee Berry), Alyssa Frey; devoted great-grandfather to Trent Viterna, Xavier Viterna, Emily Sullivan, Cade Sullivan, Millard Young, Megan Young and Jaden Cornuta; dear brother of Kenneth and predeceased by Also and Franklin.

The family will be present to receive family and friends on Friday, May 22 from 4 to 9 PM in the BERNHARDT FUNERAL HOME at 130 Main St., Akron, NY, and at a memorial service on Saturday, May 23 at 10 AM at the First Baptist Church at 122 Main St., Akron. In lieu of flowers please send donatins to the First Baptist Church of Akron, NY.

Chester served in the US Army during WWII from 1943 to 1946 in Africa, India, Iraq, Iran, France, Germany and Austria. He also completed 55 years of service to the Akron Lodge No 527 of the Grand Lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons of New York and served as Master Mason.

Please visit lockport Journal.com/obituaries for online guest register.

Family/Spouse: CORBETT, Irene Clara. Irene (daughter of CORBETT, Floyd and HASFURTER, Florence) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary of Kenneth Earl Covel

Kenneth E. Covel went home to be with his savior on, August 30, 2019 in Buffalo General Medical Center.  Born July 19, 1936 in Lockport, he was the son of Earl and Olive (Bowen) Covel.  Kenneth graduated from Akron High School and continued his college education to receive a College Life Underwriters degree.  He served in the U.S. Army as a tank operator from 1955-1957 and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal.  Kenneth was an Office Manager at MetLife for 25 years and was the Co-owner and founder of Seaway Insurance in Gasport.  He enjoyed animals of all kinds and he was a volunteer with the Niagara County Sheriff Mounted Division.  He even rode during the Buffalo Bill’s Super Bowl era working crowd control.  Kenneth was a member of Rapids Seniors and an active member of the Rapids Bible Church where he drove the church bus for many years.  He also was a Free Mason and a proud 50 Gallon Blood Donor, as well as a Platelet Donor.  Kenneth was especially proud of his children and grandchildren and spent every moment he could with his wife and family. Kenneth was known for his love of hot rods and motorcycles. Most notably, as a member of the greatest generation, his faith in God, generous spirit, service to his country and having never met a stranger, endeared him to every person he encountered.
Kenneth is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Gail (Wilkerson) Covel; children Todd (Tammy) Covel and Wendy (Alan) Zbytek; grandchildren Christopher Covel, Tyler (Megan) Zbytek, Kelsey Covel, Kaylee (Seth) Goodier, and Shad Zbytek; also many beloved nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his beloved brothers, Alson, Franklyn, and Chester Covel. 
Relatives and friends may call Friday, September 6th from 6-8 PM in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 7th at 9 AM in Rapids Bible Church, 7209 Rapids Rd., Lockport.  Interment will be in Huskey Cemetery with military honors.  In Lieu of flowers, Memorials to the Rapids Bible Church would be appreciated by the family.  Visit pruddenandkandt.com.

Family/Spouse: WILKERSON, Gail. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Utica NY Daily Press - 1/7/1976

HERKIMER - The superintendent of
schools in Herkimer from 1959 to 1972
Arnold B Copping, died yesterday in
Utica.
Copping, 66, of 724 Garden Lane, was
stricken at the S & M Electric Center a
242 Genesee St and was dead on arrival
at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Dr. Charles
Brady, coroner, said death was due to
natural causes
Mr Copping was born in Kendall, son
of John H. and Lillian Bowen Copping
He married Ethelyn Bovee in 1940
He was veteran of World War II and
served as a naval lieutenant in Europe
and off the Coast of North Africa
He was active in Rotary since 1949
the Herkimer Masonic Lodge, the Re
formed Church and was vice presiden
of its Consistory He also served as ;
deacon and elder of the church
He leaves his wife and a son. Robert of
Oxford. Conn . two sisters. Mrs Ruth
Strait of Albany and Mrs Ernest
(Edith) Roach of San Clemente. Calif
Funeral arrangements by the Fenne
Funeral Home are incomplete.

Arnold married BOVEE, Ethelyn in 1940. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: ROACH, Ernest. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: DENNIS, Donald. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]