Franklin married ELEY, Mary Jane in Aug 1873. Mary (daughter of ELEY, John and STALEY, Susannah) was born in Jan 1854 in Erie County, NY; died between 1920 and 1930 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1900 census with husband and 3 children as Sheeley
1910 census - page appears unreadable
1920 census with husband and 9 children
1930 census with 7 children, 2 grandchildren, father, and nephew as widow

Ida married SHIESLEY, Elias about 1894. Elias was born in Jan 1861 in New York; died between 1920 and 1930 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SHERMAN, George B. George was born about 1878 in CT; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1900 census in Minnesota as driver
1910 census can't find
1920 census with wife Clara in Rensselaer, NY
1930 census with wife in Rensselaer, NY

Family/Spouse: COSTIGAN, Clara E. Clara (daughter of COSTIGAN, John and Anna) was born in Oct 1877 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 6/9/1928

MIDDLEPORT, June 9.-Carrie White
aged 41 years, wife of Thomas White of
the Sherman road died Friday in the
Medina Memorial Hospital. Besides her
husband she is survived by five children
at home, her father Frank S. Zent
of Wllllamsville, three sisters, Mrs.
George Sherman of the Settlement road.
Mrs. Ellas Shlesley and Mrs. Merton
Degan of Williamsville, two brothers,
Wayne Zent of Troy and Robert Zent
of Lockport, Mrs. White was born In
Williamsville and has resided in this
locality for about eighteen years.

Family/Spouse: WHITE, Thomas F. Thomas (son of WHITE, Thomas W and CALLAHAN, Johannah) was born on 15 Aug 1877 in Irish Free State; died on 29 Mar 1962 in Middleport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1920 census - can't find
1930 census with wife and daughter in Lockport, Niagara County, NY

Robert married Josephine about 1924. Josephine was born on 21 Nov 1899 in New York; died in Apr 1977 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marion married DEGAN, Martin S about 1920. Martin (son of DEGAN, Thomas and CONNERS, Mary) was born on 17 Mar 1896 in Gasport, Niagara County, NY; died on 7 Apr 1967 in Lockport Memorial Hospital, Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lester married MISLIN, Hazel about 1927. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ica C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 7/19/1967

LOCKPORT - Mrs. Dorothy. Wilson, 65, of the
Slayton Settlement Road, Town of Lockport- died Tuesday
(July 18, 1967) at Medina Memorial Hospital after
a long illness. She had been a patient at the hospital
for the last week. <°
on the back of receipts issued the Welland County authorities
to clients states that the agency had the situation well in hand.
Born in Buffalo June 17, 1902,
the daughter of George and
Blanche Zent Sherman, she had
been a resident of this area for
many years.
She was a member of the
Orangeport United Church of
Christ.
Surviving are her husband,
Elton Wilson; four sisters and
one brother, Mrs. Olive Bane of
Lyndonville, Mrs. Isbell Brig-
ham of Medina, Mrs. Carrie
Gaskill of Scotsdale, Ariz., Mrs.
Jane Hill of Medina and George
Sherman of Gasport.
Several nieces and nephews
also survive.
Friends may call at the
Bream Funeral Home, Gasport,
today from 7 to 9 p.m. and
Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m.
Services will be held at the
funeral home Friday at 2:30
p.m. with the Rev. Ivan Lange
officiating.
Burial will be in Orangeport
Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: WILSON, Elton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Olive married BANE, George W on 26 Jun 1936 in Town of Somerset, Niagara County, NY. George (son of BANE, Leonard and WARD, Martha) was born on 29 Dec 1913 in New York; died on 25 Dec 2004 in Lyndonville, Town of Yates, Orleans County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isabel married BRIGHAM, Irving William on 30 Oct 1937 in Barker, Town of Somerset, Niagara County, NY. Irving (son of BRIGHAM, Charles W and OTTO, Cora E) was born on 26 Jul 1911 in Gasport, Niagara County, NY; died on 30 Apr 1981 in Rochester, Monroe County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

George married EHRENREICH, Beatrice D on 27 Sep 1941. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Margaret married BIXLER, Donald B about Oct 1943 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. Donald (son of BIXLER, Burton A and DOWDING, Mattie Esther) was born on 17 Oct 1907 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY; died on 27 Feb 1972 in Middleport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Niagara Gazette

Frank White Dies
MIDDLEPORT-Frank P. White, 54, of 1 Freeman
Ave., the Town of Royalton superintendent of
highways, died after suffering an apparent heart
attack Saturday (June 24, 1967).
in the Town of Hartland,
son of Thomas F. and Carrie
Zent White.
He was stricken ill at home
and died in a physician's office.
Mr. White was a member of
St. Stephen's Church and the
Holy Name Society of the
church. He was a member of
Clute-Phillips Post 938 American
Legion and served for four
years in World War II, most of
the time in the Aleution Islands.
He served as superintendent
of public works of the Village
of Middleport for 15 years and
has been Town of Royalton superintendent
of highways for
the last four years.
Mr. White was vice president
of the Niagara County As-
sociation of Town Superinten-
dents of Highways.
Surviving are his widow,
Mrs. Clarice Folger White; two
sons, Thomas F. White and
Frederick F. McDonald, both
at home; four sisters, Mrs.
Donald Bixler, Mrs. William
Holahan, both of Middleport,
Mrs. Roger Schiffert of Lock-
port and Mrs. Robert Silsby of
Kenmore, and several nieces
and nephews.
Friends may call today and
Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and
7 to 9 p.m. at the Wallace and
Heath Funeral Home Inc., State
Street, where services will be
held at 9 a.m. Wednesday and
9:30 a.m. at St. Stephen's
Church. The Rev. Daniel Dug
gan will officiate and burial
will be in St. Stephen's Ceme
tery.

Family/Spouse: FOLGER, Clarice. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

May 3, 2012
Katherine I. Silsby

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

KENMORE — Katherine I. Silsby, of Kenmore, New York, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Silsby was born in Middleport, NY, on September 16, 1921 daughter of the late Thomas and Carrie (Zent) White. She and her husband, Robert W. Silsby, were married on June 26, 1943 and she has lived in Kenmore since 1952.

Mrs. Silsby was employed by the Kenmore School System as a teacher's aide retiring in 1990 after 23 years of service. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church in Kenmore, and was a member of the Neuman Guild of the church and she was also a member of the Erie County Red Cross. She enjoyed her family, traveling and she enjoyed knitting hats for charity and she distributed them around the world. On Mrs. Silsby's 75th birthday she and her husband, Robert, traveled to Moscow; on her 76th birthday they traveled to Bejing, China and on their 55th Wedding Anniversary they went on a walking tour of Tuscany, traveling 10 miles a day.

She was predeceased by her siblings, Betty Holahan, Margaret Bixler, Frank White and Grace Schiffert. She is survived by her husband, Robert W. Silsby; four children, John (Robin) Silsby of Connecticut, Mary (Sam) Vitello of Lockport, Susan Hedges of Middleport and Kenmore and Charles (Geneva) Silsby of Lockport; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior visitation. Friends and relatives are invited to attend her funeral service on Monday at 11:00 AM at Holy Trinity Parish/St. Stephen's Church, 21 Vernon Street, Middleport, NY, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Daniel J. Fawls. Burial will be in Hartland Central Cemetery. Memorials to the American Red Cross would be appreciated by the family.

Visit www.bateswallace.com to sign guest register.

Katherine married SILSBY, Robert W Dr. on 26 Jun 1943 in Middleport, Niagara County, NY. Robert (son of SILSBY, Charles Warren and SWIFT, Ada) was born on 9 Apr 1921 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 16 Jun 2012 in Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Kenmore, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: EGLIN, Emil. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Posted: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 9:26 am


Virginia M. Uschold, age 94, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Odd Fellow & Rebekah Rehab & Health Care Center surrounded by her loving family. Virginia was born in Williamsville, NY on June 5, 1920, the daughter of Martin Degan and Marion (Zent) Degan Fitchlee. She was a 1938 graduate of Williamsville High School.

Virginia was predeceased by her beloved husband Duane J. Uschold on May 21, 1998. They were married on July 16, 1960 in Lockport, NY. She also was predeceased by her beloved son and daughter, L. James Bowers of Jamestown, NY and Karen Zapp of Lockport, NY. Also predeceased by her sons-in-law, Chuck Restivo, John Zapp and Gerry Beutel, all of Lockport and her siblings, Robert Degan, Mary Jane Van Dusen, Delores Patterson, William Degan, Richard Degan and Raymond Degan. She was the loving mother of Carol (Gerry Zanow) Restivo, Gail Beutel, both of Lockport, Robert (Judi) Uschold of Bushnell, FL, and Nancy (Jack) Poyfair of Lockport. She is also survived by her many loving grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren who will all miss her dearly. She also leaves behind her beloved Chloe.

Virginia worked at Cordays Dress Shop in Lockport in the late 1950s and loved working there. After she married Dewey she was happy to stay at home and be a wife, mother and grandmother. She had lived at the Lockport Presbyterian Home since October, 2013, where she loved being and loved all of her new "family" who cared so lovingly for her and her new friends who lived there. She was a little social butterfly and loved getting involved in everything. Most recently she was cared for at Odd Fellows Home. She loved everyone there and they took such wonderful loving care of her during her last days, especially her granddaughter Stacey Kleitz.

Virginia was a member of the Lockport United Church of Christ, 98 East Ave, Lockport, NY, where a memorial service will be held Thursday January, 29, 2015 at 11AM with the Rev. Stephen Hall officiating. Entombment immediately following the service at Glenwood Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at Virginia's favorite restaurant, Cammarata's. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations in her honor to the Lockport Presbyterian Home Resident's Fund or to a charity of one's choice.

Arrangements by Ross Funeral Home Gaul Chapel www.RossFuneralDirectors.com

Virginia married USCHOLD, Duane J on 16 Jul 1960 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BOWERS, Layton J. Layton (son of BOWERS, Albert S and SEITZ, Nora M) was born on 28 Aug 1915 in New York; died on 26 Oct 1995 in Port Saint Lucie, Saint Lucie County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BENEDICT, Norman A. Norman (son of BENEDICT, Ward F and Walburga J) was born on 1 May 1925 in New York; died on 17 Aug 2006 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married ZIMMERMAN, Clarence J on 7 Nov 1942 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: SMITH, Ann Marie. Ann (daughter of SMITH, David and O'HEARN, Mabel) was born on 6 Oct 1933 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 8 Apr 2014 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary of Betty A. Graham

Betty A. (Shiesley) Graham, 89, passed away unexpectedly in Orchard Manor Nursing Home on December 13, 2020. She was born on December 14, 1930 in Tonawanda, NY to Lester Shiesley Sr. and Ida Fiegal.
Betty worked at National Grinding Wheel and DeGraff Memorial Hospital. She was a member of St. Pius X and St. John the Baptist RC Church.
She was the wife of 66 years to the late Richard Graham, mother of David (Debra) Graham, Mary Beth (Scott) Bickel, the late Richard Jr. aand Joseph Graham; grandmother of Alissa (Otto) Neubaurer, Kailey (Jon) Baum, Dawn (Bill) Roller, Brent (Christina) Graham, Derrick Murschel, Melissa and Matthew Warren; great grandmother of Grant, Killian, Lucas.
Betty was also survived by her brothers Lynn (Rochelle), Lester (Karen), John (Rosann) and Jim (Barb) Shiesley, her sisters-in-law Adelle Stadler, Ann Gernstl; brother-in-law Eddie (Mary) Graham and the late Donald (Dorothy) Graham.
Private graveside services will be held at White Chapel Memorial Park at the convenience of the family. Visit pruddenandkandt.com.

Family/Spouse: GRAHAM, Richard. Richard (son of GRAHAM, Edmund and BURBACK, Agnes) was born on 22 Mar 1930 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 3 Dec 2020 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

HOLLER - Nancy A.
(nee Shiesley)
Age 81, of the City of Tonawanda, August 18, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Wife of 59 years to Donald H. Holler, who died in 2018; mother of Susan (late Jim) Holler-Harszlak, Donna, Kathleen, Donald (Dawn), John (Jennifer), Gary (Christine), Karli Holler and the late Gregory Holler; mother-in-law of the late Gina Holler and Jim Harszlak; grandmother of Derek and Dustin Levi (Jessica) Neuland, Devon, Olivia, Nathan, Melissa, Amanda, Aaron and Hunter Holler, Reed and Emmaleigh Pollard; great-grandmother of Kylie Best; daughter of the late Lester Sr. and Hazel (nee Mislin) Shiesley; sister of Betty (Richard) Graham, Lee (Sharon), Lynn (Rochelle), John (Rosann), Lester (Karen) and James (Barbara) Shiesley and the late Robert Shiesley, Vern (late Mary) Shiesley, Arlene (late Irv) Jaenecke, Jean (late Daniel) Emery, Gerald and Ronald Shiesley; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Nancy was a 1956 graduate of Tonawanda High School. She was co-founder with her husband Donald of the Gregory Hayes Holler Community Skate Park. She was also a lifetime Board Member of the Tonawanda Little League. Calling hours will be held on Thursday (August 22nd) from 4-8 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts.), in Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday (August 23rd) at 10 AM in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 150 Broad St., in Tonawanda. Everyone welcome. Flowers gratefully declined, memorial contributions are preferred to the GHH Memorial Fund for the Holler Memorial Scholarships. Condolences may be shared at www.rothfuneral.com

Family/Spouse: HOLLER, Donald H. Donald (son of HOLLER, Robert and HAYES, Helen) was born about 1937; died on 21 Jan 2018 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary

SHIESLEY - Lee J.
Age 79, of Cheektowaga and formerly of the City of Tonawanda, June 1, 2020 peacefully at his residence. Beloved husband of 58 years to Sharon S  (nee Napierala) Shiesley; father of Scott (Evelyn) and Dennis Shiesley; devoted grandfather of Alaina and Zachary (fiancee Ashley Tucker) Shiesley; he was a very proud great- grandfather of Emersyn Lynn Shiesley; son of the late Lester Sr. and Hazel (nee Mislin) Shiesley; brother of Betty (Richard) Graham, twin brother of Lynn (Rochelle) Shiesley, brother of John (Rosann), Lester (Karen) and James (Barbara) Shiesley, brother of the late Vern, Robert and Gerald Shiesley, Jean (late Daniel) Emery, Arlene (late Irv) Jaenecke, Nancy (late Donald) Holler and Ronald Shiesley; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Lee was a 1959 graduate of Tonawanda High School where he played Football, Basketball and Baseball. He also played in many Softball Leagues until the age of 63 in the Cheektowaga area. He had been employed by Bethlehem Steel Co. Lee always said he was a “Natural Athlete” and he spread his enthusiasm for Baseball to many generations. “Put’em In The Book”. A Celebration of Lee’s Life will be held at a later date and time to be announced Condolences may be shared online at www.ROTHFUNERAL.com.

Family/Spouse: NAPIERALA, Sharon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

SHIESLEY - John A., Sr.
Of Lancaster, NY, January 2, 2023, at age 80. Died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family after a long illness. Beloved husband of over 40 years to Rosann G. (nee Metz) Shiesley; devoted father of John (Nicole) Shiesley, Jr., late Colleen (Dave) Parks, Kelly (George) Raiford, Sean (Tracy) McCarthy, Kevin (Ann Marie) McCarthy, Gerald (Deanna) McCarthy, and Erin (Peter) Haines; cherished by 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; beloved brother of the late Vern (Mary) Shiesley, Robert Shiesley, Arlene (Irv) Jaenecke, Jean (Dan) Emery, Betty (Richard) Graham, Gerald Shiesley, Nancy (Don) Holler, Ron Shiesley and Lee (Sharon) Shiesley; survived by Lynn (Rochelle) Shiesley, Lester (Karen) Shiesley, James (Barbara) Shiesley; also survived by many nieces and nephews. A friend of Bill W. for 52 years. Known to many as "John Ditto" and "The Spoke". No prior visitation. The family will be present to receive friends on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Elma United Methodist Church, 2991 Bowen Road, Elma, NY 14059 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, where a Memorial Service will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: www.hospicebuffalo.com or www.jimharszlakfoundation.com. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com
Published by Buffalo News on Jan. 8, 2023.

Family/Spouse: METZ, Roseann G. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: VANDERHEITE, Karen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 4/22/1948

Expecting Body of Marine
Killed in I wo Jima Battle
TONA WANDA. April 22.—The
body of Pvt. Robert Clare Shiesley,
18, who died in a hospital in the
South Pacific on March 14. 1945,
from wounds suffered while fighting
with the Third Division of the
U. 8. Marine Corps on Iwo Jima,
will arrive in Tonawanda at 9 o'clock
tonight. A telegram from the dis^
tributlon Center in Columbus, O.. to
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester
Shiesley of 64 Cleveland avenue yesterday
conveyed this information.
A graduate of the Tonawanda
high school and a member of the
school football team. Pvt. Shiesley
was employed at the Columbus Mc-
Kinnon Chain Company's plant at
Fillmore avenue and Fremont street
when he entered the U. S. Marines.

Notes:

Jaenecke - Arlene (nee Shiesley)
Entered into rest on August 16, 2017 at age 90. She was predeceased by her husband, Irving, and her son Timothy. She was also predeceased by her brothers Vern, Robert, Gerald, Ron Shiesley, and her sister Jean Emery. She is survived by her son James (Maureen), her daughter-in-law Kim, and her grandchildren Katie, Kara, Kelly, Lauren, and Nathan. Arlene is also survived by her sisters Betty (Dick) Graham, Nancy (Don) Holler, and her brothers Lester (Karen) Shiesley, Lee (Sharon) Shiesley, Lynn (Rochelle)Shiesley, John (Roseann) Shiesley, and Jim (Barb) Shiesley. Arlene is also survived by her sister-in-law Janita Taylor. There will be no prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Service Saturday morning, September 16th at 11:00 AM at Salem United Church of Christ in Tonawanda (Morgan & Main Streets). Rev. Jeremy Lopez will officiate. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. Memorials can be made to the MDA of Rochester, NY: www.mda.org/office/rochester

Family/Spouse: JAENECKE, Irving. Irving and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: EMERY, Daniel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 11/10/1958

TONAWANDA—Funeral services will be conducted
Wednesday for Gerald Shiesley, 21, of 64 Cleveland Avt.,
who died Sunday (Nov. 9, 1958) at DeGraff Memorial
Hospital of injuries suffered in an automobile accident
! Praver services will be con-*—
! ducted at 9 a.m. at the Hamp
Funeral Home, followed by
Requiem Mass at 9:30 at St.
Francis Church. Place of burial
was not announced.
Young Shiesley was injured
Saturday In N. French Rd.,
Town of Amherst, when a car
in which he was riding went
I out of control on a soft shoulder,
hit a guide post and over- J
turned three times, according
to Amherst Police.
Driver's Condition' Good
j Lyman L. Keller, 19, of 304
I Adam St., driver of the car
remained in good condition to-
day at DeGraff Memorial Hos-
pital, where both youths were
taken after the accident. Keller
suffered a head injury.
Coroner Dr. John c. Kinzly,
this city, issued a certificate
of accidental death. He said
death was caused by massive
intra-ventricular hemmor-
hage.
A lifelong resident of this
city, Shiesly attended public
grammer schools and Kibler
High School. He was a former
member of Co. K National
Guard, a member of St. Fran-
cis Church and a charter mem-
ber of the Adams Pierce Divi-
sion of the Diocese of Buffalo.
12 Brothers, Sisters
Shiesley's father, Lester Shi-
esley, died in May 1956. Sur-
viving are his mother, Mrs.
Hazel Shiesley, with whom he
resided; seven brothers, Vern
Shiesley, Depew,, Ronald, Lee
Len, John, Lester and James
Shiesley, all of this city; five
sisters, Mrs. Alfred Menning-
er, Rochester, Mrs. Irving Ja-
enecke, this city, Mrs. Daniel
Emery, North Tonawanda,
Mrs. Richard Graham, Am-
herst, and Mrs. Donald Holler,
Ft. Sill, Okla.; and his grand-
father, Michael Mislin, Sr.,
North Tonawanda.
The Rosary will be recited
in the Boxwood Cemetery, Mem-
bers of Young Adult Club at 8 p.m.
Tuesday.

Notes:

Posted: Friday, January 16, 2015 12:54 pm

1958 Graduate of Tonawanda High School and Consultant for the Niagara Falls School System

Ronald C. "Ruggy" Shiesley, age 75 of Niagara Falls and formerly of the City of Tonawanda, unexpectedly Thursday, January 15, 2015. A resident of Niagara Falls for the past 20 years, he was the son of the late Lester L. Sr. and Hazel Mislin Shiesley and brother of the late Vern, Robert and Gerald Shiesley and Jean Emery. Ronald was a 1958 graduate of Tonawanda High School where he excelled in Football, Baseball and Basketball and was inducted into the Tonawanda High School Athletic Wall of Fame. He also attended Boston University. He was employed as Consultant for Niagara Falls School System and was a former Commissioner of Niagara County Parks and also Niagara Falls Parks and Public Works. He was a mentor of youth for many in Western New York. Ron founded Big Daddy's Pizzeria in 1982 and was former owner of Jolly Rug's, both in North Tonawanda. He was a member of the Eldredge Club, Third Warders Social Club, LaSalle Yacht Club, Niagara County Judges and Police Assn. and DeFasio Stadium Grill Sports Club.

He is survived by his son, Robert C. (Lynn Broncato) Shiesley; his grandson Karl D. Shiesley and his former wife Sandra Shiesley, all of North Tonawanda; 3 sisters, Arlene (the late Irvin) Jaenecke of Rochester, Betty (Richard) Graham of Gasport and Nancy (Donald) Holler of Tonawanda; 5 brothers, Lee (Sharon) Shiesley of Cheektowaga, Lynn (Rochelle) Shiesley of North Tonawanda, John (Rosann) Shiesley of Lancaster, Lester (Karen) Shiesley of Wheatfield and James (Barbara) Shiesley on Tonawanda; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 6-9 PM at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Inc., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts) in Tonawanda. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Tuesday in Salem United Church of Christ, 114 Morgan St. in Tonawanda. The Rev. Jeremy Lopez will officiate. A private interment will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined, memorial contributions may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute.

Visit www.tonawanda-news.com/obituaries

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

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

Bradley married WILLIS, Ruth Ann on 3 Apr 1971 in Lyndonville, Town of Yates, Orleans County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Patricia married BLANCHARD, Arthur Natt on 29 Dec 1963 in Lyndonville, Town of Yates, Orleans County, NY. Arthur (son of BLANCHARD, Harvey C and BENNETT, Marion) was born about 1939 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WATERS, Marion. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carolyn married PYSKATY, Donald James [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beverly married SNELL, Donald B [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: VITELLO, Sam. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Notes:

Marc A. Eglin passed away August 4, 2023 in Niagara Hospice House.  Born September 15, 1949 in Lockport he was the son of Emil and Norma (Zent) Eglin.  Marc worked for 38 years at Delphi in Lockport retiring in 2009 as a purchaser.  He enjoyed watching sports, golfing, and was an avid fan of both the Buffalo Bills and Atlanta Braves.
Marc is survived by his wife of 50 years Nancy (Miller) Eglin; children Kerri (Todd) Mitchell, Nicholas (Amanda) Eglin, and Stephan Eglin; grandchildren Addison, Cailin, Aubrey, Norah, and Lucie; brother Paul (Deborah) Eglin; also several nieces and nephews.  Besides his parents Marc was also predeceased by his brother James Eglin.
Marc felt passionate about donating his brain to the Mayo Clinic to help further research of this rare disease in hopes to help others.
Relatives and friends may call Thursday, August 10th from 4-7 PM in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, August 11th at 11 AM in All Saints Parish, 76 Church Street, Lockport.   Visit pruddenandkandt.com to leave an online condolence. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made in the name of Marc to Niagara Hospice or Brain Support Network, P.O. Box 7264, Menlo Park, CA 94026, www.brainsupportnetwork.org

Family/Spouse: MILLER, Nancy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: POYFAIR, Jack. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Layton married HUGHES, Maxine on 19 Sep 1959 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Karen married ZAPP, John W on 26 Jan 1963 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. John (son of ZAPP, John and MORAN, Frances E) was born on 1 Jan 1936 in Lockport St, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 18 Nov 1998 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: GARLOCK, Patricia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]