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Niagara Gazette - 9/28/1956

Frank Briggs, 79, of 1349 Ashland
Ave., was pronounced dead
on arrival at Memorial Hospital
yesterday (Sept. 27, 1956) after he
suffered a heart attack at the
Thomas Cox Co. yards, in 13th
St., where he had worked for 40
years.
A Fire Department first aid
squad, directed by Acting Captain
Alfred Winter, administered oxygen
for 10 minutes before Mr.
Briggs was sent to the hospital in
an ambulance.
Mr. Briggs was a native of Wilson
and had lived in this city for
the last 50 years.
He is survived by two sons.
Emery H. Briggs, this city and
Howard L. Briggs, Lockport; a
daughter, Mrs. Frances Sanncy.
Lockport; eight grandchildren and
eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conduct-
ed at 2:30 p.m. on Monday at
the Rcdanz Funeral Home. Burial
will be in -North Ridge Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: PHIPPS, Etta L. Etta was born about 1880 in New York; died on 1 Oct 1952 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frances married GRESART, Herman C on 3 Dec 1926 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Herman (son of GRESART, Herman J) was born about 1902 in New York; died on 13 Jan 1935 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SANNEY, George. George was born on 12 Aug 1911; died in Jun 1981 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DELLAREE, Margery. Margery (daughter of DELLAREE, Fred and BOOK, Jessie) was born about 1915 in Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

March 8, 2013
Frances Rolfe

Niagara Gazette

LEWISTON — Frances (nee Gresart) Rolfe, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2013 in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY. Born on August 2, 1928 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Frances (Briggs) Gresart.

Mrs. Rolfe was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY and attended local schools. On November 25, 1947, Frances married Charles Rolfe in Lewiston, NY. He predeceased her on November 18, 1979. She was a loving person who had a big heart. Mrs. Rolfe would always lend a helping hand and put others first. Frances enjoyed bowling and crocheting. Above all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Rolfe is survived by nine children, Sharon Rolfe of Nevada, Rhonda Kneener of Lockport, NY, Charles Rolfe of Niagara Falls, NY, Michael (Wendy) Rolfe of Niagara Falls, NY, Paul (Krissia) Rolfe of Ransomville, NY, Donald Rolfe of Lockport, NY, David Rolfe of Lockport, NY, Frank Rolfe of Niagara Falls, NY, and Monia Earl of Texas, and was predeceased by one daughter, Charlene Hartman. Frances is also survived by 21 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one sister, Joan Gresart of Lockport, NY, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, husband and daughter, she was also predeceased by one grandson, Brian Rolfe; one sister, Betty Lane and one brother, Herman Gresart.

There will be no prior visitation. A private graveside committal service will be held in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Western New York, 2805 Wehrle Drive, Ste. 6, Williamsville, NY 14221, or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were entrusted to OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (297-9007).

To leave a personal message for the family, please visit www.ottoredanz.com and

Frances married ROLFE, Charles Donald in May 1947 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. Charles (son of ROLFE, Herman Dana and ROBINSON, Betsy E) was born about 1923 in New York; died on 18 Nov 1979. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 12/26/1962

Herman T. Gresart, 30, of
1347 Ashland Ave:,; a Navy
bench hand, died Monday
(Dec. 24, 1962) at Veterans
Hospital in Buffalo after a
two-year illness.
•; A Niagara Falls native, Mr.
Gresart was a 1955 graduate
of Trott , Vocational High
School. He had served for two
years in the naval reserve and
sjx years wtih the regular
Navy.
Surviving are his mother,
Mrs. George Sanney, Lockport;
five sisters, Mrs. Charles
Rolfe, this city, and Miss
Janet Gresart, Mrs. John
Lane, Mrs. Ralph Ublis and
Miss Marilyn Sanney, all of
Lokcport, and John Sanney,
Pacioma, Calif.
Funeral services will be
conducted at 11 am. Friday at
the Otto Redanz Funeral
Home by Rev. George .E.
Carter, pastor of the Seventh
Day Adventist Church. Military
honors will be accorded
and burial will be in the veterans'
plot at Oakwood Cemetery..

Notes:

October 13, 2013
Joan Elizabeth Gresart

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

LOCKPORT — Joan Elizabeth Gresart, a longtime resident of Lockport, died peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2013, at the Odd Fellows and Rebekah Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on June 22, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Herman Gresart and Frances (nee Briggs) Gresart. She attended school in Niagara Falls, NY.

She was predeceased by her brother, Herman Gresart and sisters, Frances "Peggy" Rolfe and Betty Lane; step-father, George Sanney and several step-brothers and sisters. Joan is survived by her sons, Christopher (Sandra) Gresart and William Gresart, both of Lockport; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Joan worked and the Bickford Box Company, Kendzie's Lounge and the Salvation Army, where she retired from in 1999. She was well-known in the Lockport community through her work at the Salvation Army, and her volunteering after retirement at the Salvation Army/Sister Loretto Soup Kitchen and at the First Baptist Church. She liked spending time with her friends and family and taking walks. During her time as the Salvation Army League of Mercy Secretary, she visited and took gifts to people in local hospitals, nursing homes and institutions. She touched the lives of many people and will be dearly missed.

Friends may call Wednesday 3 to 5 PM in Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport, followed immediately by a funeral service at 5 PM. Memorials to the Salvation Army, 50 Cottage Street, Lockport, NY 14094, would be appreciated by the family.

Visit www.pruddenandkandt.com for online condolences.

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

George married COWLING, Edith A on 25 Jun 1960 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Edith (daughter of COWLING, Cecil R and BRYDGES, Evelyn Mae) was born on 4 Oct 1932 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Jul 2013 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MACK, Judy Louise. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Obituary of David Rolfe

David A. Rolfe, age 58 of the Town of Cambria, died Tuesday September 12, 2017 at his home after a lengthy illness.

David was born August 8, 1959 in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Charles and Frances (Gresart) Rolfe. He was a welder, employed by Hebler's Corp. in Tonawanda for the past 6 years. David had also served in the U.S. Army Reserves for a number of years. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his siblings, twin brother Donald, Sharon Rolfe, Rhonda Kenner , Michael (Wendy), Paul (Krista), and Frank Rolfe, and Monia Earl; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Charles Rolfe and a sister, Charlene Hartman.

There will be no services as David had requested. Memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240-9856. Arrangements have been entrusted to HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville.

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

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

Notes:

November 6, 2012
Charlene E. Hartman

Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS —
Charlene E. (Rolfe) Hartman, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, entered into rest on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 20, 1950 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Frances (Gresart) Rolfe of Lockport, NY and the late Charles Rolfe.
Charlene was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY. She attended local schools and graduated from Niagara-Wheatfield High School in 1969. On November 24, 1973, Charlene married Donald W. Hartman in Niagara Falls, NY. She was a homemaker and cared for her children, whether they were hers or not. Charlene was very strong-willed and did the best she could with what she had. She was a mom to many and will be greatly missed, but remember this isn't goodbye, but see you later. Charlene is in our hearts. Always cherish and hold dear to the memories you have. Remember don't take for granted what life gives you. We will love and miss her, for now, with memories forever cherished. She enjoyed listening to music and crocheting many blankets.
In addition to her mother and husband, Charlene is survived by one daughter, Toni (John) Hahn of Lockport, NY; one son, Damon Hartman of Niagara Falls, NY; and one grandson, Ethan Hahn. She is also survived by nine siblings, Michael (Wendy) Rolfe of Niagara Falls, NY, Paul (Krissia) Rolfe of Ransomville, NY, Charles Rolfe of Niagara Falls, NY, Donald Rolfe of Lockport, NY, David Rolfe of Lockport, NY, Frank Rolfe of Niagara Falls, NY, Sharon Rolfe of Nevada, Monia Earl of Texas and Rhonda Keener of Lockport, NY; her mother-in-law, Ruth Hartman; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Daniel (June) Hartman, Dona Hartman, Deborah (Paul) Smith and Denise (Michael) Bergy; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her father, she was predeceased by her father-in-law, Donald B. Hartman.
There will be no prior visitation. A private funeral service was held. Interment in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094. Arrangements were entrusted to the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (297-9007).
To leave a personal message for the family, please visit www.ottoredanz.com and www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries.

Charlene married HARTMAN, Donald W on 24 Nov 1973 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Donald (son of HARTMAN, Donald B and SAHR, Ruth) was born on 2 Jan 1951 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 Oct 2021 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charles H. Rolfe, 62, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on November 16, 1953 he was the son of the late Charles and Frances (Gresart) Rolfe. Charles worked for Hebeler LLC as a fabricator and he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.


He is survived by his children, Cathy, Chuckie, James and Cody Rolfe; eight siblings, Sharon Rolfe, Rhonda Kneener, Michael(Wendy), Paul(Krissia), Donald, David, Frank Rolfe and Monia Earl; ex-wife Marjorie Tatroe and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his sister, Charlene Hartman.


Friends may call Tuesday, June 7th from 10 AM-1 PM at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC., 319 24th Street, cor of Welch Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin at 12:30 PM with Rev. Charles Lamb officiating. Burial following in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. In Lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

Family/Spouse: TATROE, Marjorie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: LAGAMBA, Timothy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 6/29/1964

BR1GGS-In Memorial Hospital, June
27, 1964, Bonnie Jean Brlggs. Infant
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George F.
Briggs of 614 Seventh St.; sister of
- Cindy and George F. Briggs Jr., all
of this city. Private funeral services
were held today, June 29, from the
Otto Redanz Funeral Home Inc., Michigan
Ave. and 10th St. Interment In
Memorial Park Cemetery