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Niagara Gazette - 1/8/1945

SANBORN. N. Y., Jan. 8.-Mrs.
Amelia B. Pfohl, 65, a lifelong resident
of Niagara county, died today
at the family home, Lockport road,
after a long Illness. Mrs. Pfohl was
bom In the village of Bergholtz. N.
Y. She was a member of St. Peter's
church al Walmore. N. Y., and In
former years was active In Its organizations.
Mrs. Pfohl is survived by her
husband. Fred J. Pfohl. at home:
two daughters, Ella Pfohl. of the
town of Niagara, and Mrs. Arthur
Retzloff. of Sanborn. N. Y.: two
sons. Henry and Adolph Pfohl. of
Sanborn, N. Y.; three sisters. Mrs.
Albertlna Mueller and Mrs. Albert
DeVantler. R.F.D. 1. Niagara Falls,
N. Y., and Mrs. Edward Blumerich,
of Niagara Falls. N. Y., six grandchildren
and several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be held from
the Lockport road home Thursday
afternoon at 3 o'clock and at 3:30
at 8t. Peter's church. Walmore. The
Rev. Edward Graubau will officiate.
Interment will be In Walmore cemetery.

Amalia married PFUHL, Friedrich Johannes on 11 Jan 1900 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Friedrich (son of PFUHL, Friedrich Wilhelm and HASELEY, Auguste Ulricke) was born on 23 May 1870 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 4 Jan 1947 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes Buffalo News, The (NY) - January 16, 2003
Ella E. Mueller, 102, of CrestWood Health Care Center, died there Monday (Jan. 13, 2003).
Services will be held at 11 A.M. Friday in St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Niagara Road and Rohr Street, Bergholz.
Born Ella Pfuhl in Wheatfield, she attended St. Peter's Lutheran School in Walmore.
Her husband, John N., died in 1986. Survivors include a son, Delbert Mueller of Streetman, TX; a daughter, Eunice Garner of Bergen; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

Ella married MUELLER, Johannes Nathaniel on 19 Apr 1952 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Johannes (son of MUELLER, Johannes August Heinrich and HOFFMEISTER, Anna Clara Wilhelmine) was born on 26 Sep 1895 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 16 Oct 1986 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lily A. Retzlaff
Lifelong resident of Wheatfield
WHEATFIELD ..;. Lily A. (Pfohl) Retzlaff, 84 of Lockport Road, died Friday (June 17, 1988) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Town of Lewiston.
A Wheatfield native, she lived in the town all her life.
She was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church on Walmore Road.
She was the wife of Arthur Retzlaff, who died in 1981, and sister of the late Henry Pfohl.
Mrs. Retzlaff is survived by a daughter, Alice Walck of the Town of Lewiston; sons, Willis S. Retzlaff and Kenneth A. Retzlaff, both of Wheatfield; a sister, Ella Mueller; a brother, Adolph Pfohl both of Wheatfield; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Sunday at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, Bergholz. Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, conducted by the Rev. Stephen P. Roehrs. Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. Contributions to the church are acceptable as tribute.

Lily married RETZLAFF, Arthur Edward on 2 Nov 1924 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Arthur (son of RETZLAFF, Edward Friedrich Wilhelm and WALCK, Auguste Albertine Louise) was born on 21 Sep 1896 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died in May 1987 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette

PFOHL-Henry J. age 63 of 2719 Lockport Road, Sanborn, Tuesday, January 9, 1973 at Memorial Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Mr. Pfohl was. member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Walmore. A retired employee of Columbus McKennan Chain. He is survived by his wile Hilda (nee Warblow). Two daughters Mrs. John (Dianne) Kacala, North Tonawanda and Janice Pfohl at home. One Grandson. A brother, Adolph Pfohl and two sisters, Mrs. John (Ella) Mueller and Mrs. Arthur (Lily) Retzlaff. Several Nieces and Nephews, all of the Town of Wheatfield. The Family will receive friends at The Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Road, North Tonawanda from 7 to 9 this evening, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Wednesday and Thursday until Noon Friday. Services will be held in St. Peter's Lutheran Church Friday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Harold Baum will officiate. Interment in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery.

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 1/10/1973

PFOHL - Henry J. Pfohl, 63,
of 2719 Lockport Road, Sanborn,
Tuesday (Jan. 9, 1973) at
Memorial Medical Center,
Niagara Falls, after a lengthy
illness.
Mr. Pfohl was a retired
employe of Columbus McKinnon
and a member of St. Peter
Lutheran Church, Walmore. He
is survived by his wife, Hilda
(nee Warblow) Pfohl; two
daughters, Mrs, John (Dianne)
Kacala, North Tonawanda, and
Janice Pfohl at home; one
grandson; a brother, *AdoIph
Pfohl; two sisters, Mrs, John
(Ella) Mueller and Mrs. Arthur
(Lily) Retzlaff, and several
nieces and nephews, all of the
Town of Wheatfield.
The family will receive
friends at the Fretthold
Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver
Street at Ward Road, North
Tonawanda, from 7 to 9 this
evening and from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. Wednesday and
Thursday and until noon Friday
Services will be held in St. Peter
Lutheran Church, Friday at 2
p.m. The Rev. Harold Baum
will officiate. Interment in St.
Peter Lutheran Cemetery.

Heinrich married WARBLOW, Hilda Louise on 15 Jun 1935 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Hilda (daughter of WARBLOW, Herman William and BROECKER, Anna Ernestine Wilhelmine) was born on 11 Jul 1911 in New York; died on 18 May 1999 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Adolph Pfohl - NF Gazette
Farmer, director of Milk Cooperative
SANBORN, - Adolph Pfohl, 76, of Lockport Road, died Monday (July 31,1989) at his home.
Born in Wheatfield, he operated a farm on Lockport Road. He was a lifelong member of SI. Peter's Lutheran Church, a member of the Niagara County Farm Bureau and a director of the Milk Cooperative for more than 10 years.
Survivors include his wife, Genevieve Sciuk Himmelback Pfohl; a son; Calvin Pfohl; daughters, Marjorie Miller and Audrey Johnson, ail of Sanborn; a stepson, Laurence Himmelback of Ransomville; a stepdaughter, Jean Walck of the Town of Lewiston; a sister, Ella Mueller of Wheatfield; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews, He was the husband of the late Margaret Warblow Pfohl and the brother of the late Henry Pfohl and Lily Retzlaff.
Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, Bergholz. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Walmore Road, with the Rev. Herbert R. Maxwell officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Contributions to St. Peter's Lutheran Church are acceptable as tribute.

Buffalo News, The (NY) - August 1, 1989
Services for Adolph Pfohl, 76, a farmer and lifelong resident of the Town of Wheatfield, will be held at 2 P.M. Wednesday in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6167 Walmore Road. Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery.
Pfohl died Monday (July 31, 1989) in his home on Lockport Road.
He was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, a member of the Niagara County Farm Bureau and, for more than 10 years, a director of the Milk Cooperative.
His first wife, Margaret Warblow Pfohl, is deceased.
Survivors include his wife, Genevieve Sciuk Himmelback Pfohl; a son, Calvin; two daughters, Marjorie Miller and Audrey Johnson; a stepson, Laurence Himmelback of Ransomville; a stepdaughter, Jean Walck of Lewiston; a sister, Ella Mueller of Wheatfield, and several grandchildren

Adolph married WARBLOW, Margaret Viola on 3 Jun 1939 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Margaret (daughter of WARBLOW, Herman William and BROECKER, Anna Ernestine Wilhelmine) was born on 28 Jun 1917 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 17 Oct 1952 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Adolph married SCIUK, Genevieve on 24 Sep 1976 in North Ridge, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Genevieve (daughter of SCIUK, Lawrence P and OLSZOWY, Julia) was born on 4 Sep 1911 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 Sep 2005 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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October 16, 2012
Alice B. Walck
Niagara Gazette
WHEATFIELD - Alice B. (Retzlaff) Walck, age 87, of Wheatfield, was called peacefully to her heavenly home, to be with her Lord and Savior on October 16, 2012 at her residence. Born in the Town of Wheatfield, NY, on July 22, 2012, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Lily (Pfuhl) Retzlaff. Alice attended St. Peter's Lutheran School in Walmore and was a 1943 graduate of LaSalle High School. She was employed at the former Bell Aircraft and later at the Carborundum Company - Bonded Abrasives division in Niagara Falls, until her retirement in 1983. Alice was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church, Wheatfield, where she was with the St. Peter's Quilters. She was also a member of the Ransomville Seniors and enjoyed gardening, flowers and traveling. Survivors include her brother, Kenneth (Dianne) Retzlaff of Wheatfield; sister-in-law, Lois Retzlaff; eight nieces and nephews, Debra (Ted) Sheehan, Brian (Sandra) Retzlaff, Gary Retzlaff, Randy Retzlaff, Sandra (Steven) Lang, Carol (Leonard) Binns, David (Allison) Retzlaff and Dale (Lisa) Retzlaff; twenty great-nieces and nephews and one great-great-nephew. She was predeceased by her husband, Leonard Walck, on December 1, 1994. They were united in marriage on February 5, 1972. Also predeceased by a brother, Willis Retzlaff. Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Thursday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Bruce Gamache' on Friday at 11:00 AM in St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church, Walmore Road. Interment will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Visit www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for online guest register.

Alice married WALCK, Leonard William on 5 Feb 1972 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Leonard (son of WALCK, Rudolph Christopher and HASELEY, Ernestine Dorothea Justine) was born on 27 Jul 1926 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 1 Dec 1994 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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RETZLAFF - Willis S., Wheatfield town assessor NF Gazette 8/22/2005

WHEATFIELD - Willis S. Retzlaff, who served as town assessor for 27 years and was active in community and church affairs, died of a heart attack Saturday in his home. He was 78.
Mr. Retzlaff was born in Wheatfield and attended local schools. He served in the Air Force and was a member of Wheatfield Post 1451, American Legion.
He was a lifelong farmer and a skilled carpenter who built several homes in the area.
He was town assessor from 1972 to 1999 and the following year was appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals. He had been president of the Niagara County Assessors Association and an officer of the New York State Assessors Association.
Mr. Retzlaff was an active member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, where he served as president, elder and financial secretary. At the time of his death, he was chairman of the cemetery committee.
He was a charter member and past president of the Wheatfield Lions Club and was serving as treasurer at the time of his death.
He was named Lion of the Year in 1991 and won two other Lions awards: the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award in 1994 and the Robert Uplinger Distinguished Service Award in 1998.
He was a charter member of the Wheatfield Republican Club; member and past president of the Wheatfield Business Association; treasurer of the Wheatfield Family Picnic Committee; a former member of the Bergholz German Band; a member of the town Historical Society; and a volunteer for Kids Voting.
He enjoyed gardening.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, the former Lois Hassan; a daughter, Debra Sheehan of Bergholz; a son, Randall of Wheatfield; a sister, Alice Walck of Sanborn; a brother, Kenneth of Wheatfield; and six grandchildren-.
Services will be at 11 A.M. Wednesday in St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Walmore Road. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Willis Sherman Retzlaff

Willis Sherman Retzlaff was born on June 7,1927 to Arthur and Lily (Pfuhl) Retzlaff. He was baptized on June 19, 1927 and confirmed on April 14, 1940. Willis was united in marriage to Lois Hassan on September 8, 1951. They were blessed with two children, Debra and Randall.
Willis was a life long member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church where he served as President of the Congregation, financial secretary, Elder and presently as Chairman of the Cemetery Committee.
Willis farmed for many years then went into carpentry and built many homes in the area. He was elected Assessor for the Town of Wheatfield and served in that capacity for 27 years, retiring in 1999.
He was a charter member, past President and currently served as Treasurer of the Wheatfield Lions Club. He was named Lion of the year in 1991, received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award in 1994 and the Robert Uplinger Distinguished Service Award in 1998. He was a charter member of the Wheatfield Republican Club, member of the Wheatfield Senior Citizens, member and past President of the Wheatfield Business Association and treasurer of the Wheatfield Family Picnic Committee, a former member of the Bergholz Band, member of the Historical Society, was a volunteer for Kids Voting each year, was a former President of Niagara County Assessor's Association, a former officer of the New York State Assessor's Association, served in the U.S. Air Force, and was a member of the American Legion-Wheatfield Post 1451, member of the Wheatfield Zoning Board of Appeals.
Willis enjoyed gardening and spending time with his grandchildren and helping anyone in need.
On Saturday, August 20, 2005, at home, unexpectedly Willis was called to be with His Lord.
He is survived by his wife, Lois, daughter, Debra (Theodore) Sheehan, son, Randall; grandchildren, Theodore (Holly) Sheehan Ill, Becky, Tim and Tom Sheehan, Amanda and Scott Retzlaff; a sister, Alice Walck, a brother, Kenneth (Dianne) Retzlaff; sisters-in-law, Joanne (Edwin) Scherrer, Betty Lou (George) Lozina and Sally Archer and many nieces and nephews.

Family/Spouse: HASSAN, Lois Ruth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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KENNETH ARTHUR RETZLAFF, age 84 of Wheatfield, NY, went to his heavenly home, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Niagara Hospice, on November 25, 2020, at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on October 8, 1936, son of the late Arthur and Lilly (Pfuhl) Retzlaff. He was a life long member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Sanborn. Ken graduated from Trott Vocational High School. He married Dianne Blank on May 17, 1957, and they enjoyed 63 wonderful years together. Ken was a farmer all his life, a member of the Wheatfield Zoning Board, then elected eight terms as a Wheatfield Town Councilman, serving for 32 years, and as Deputy Supervisor. He was a member of the Wheatfield Republican Club, was a trustee at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, and a member of the building committee of the new addition of the church. Ken enjoyed golfing, hunting, and spending time at the cabin.Survivors include his loving wife; six children, Brian (Sandra) Retzlaff, Gary Retzlaff, Sandra (Steven) Lange, Carol (Leonard) Binns, David (Allison) Retzlaff, Dale (Lisa) Retzlaff; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Alice (Leonard) Walck, brother, Willis (Lois) Retzlaff, and brother-in-law, Darrell (Nancy) Blank. Friends may call on Saturday (Nov. 28) from 9-11 a.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6168 Walmore Road. Services will follow at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Thomas Thorstad, officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, or Niagara Hospice. Arrangements were with the DuBois Funeral Home, Wheatfield, NY.

Kenneth married BLANK, Diane Carol [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Janice married WITT, Ronald L [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Audrey Margaret Johnson, age 71 of the Town of Lewiston, NY, was called to her heavenly home, unexpectedly at her residence, on June 8, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on November 26,1950; daughter of the late Adolph and Margaret (Warblow) Pfohl. A lifelong member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Walmore, where over the years,she held various positions at the church, loved volunteering at the school, and was also the treasurer for the church and school. Audrey enjoyed crocheting, playing games on Kindle, attending her grandchildren's sporting events, and loved her two cats.Survivors include her daughter, Kylene (Dave) Hershberger; three grandchildren, Kierstyn, Michael and Brian; and a brother, Calvin (Patricia) Pfohl; many nieces and nephews, including Sherry (Kevin) DeVantier, Cindy (Niel) DeVantier, Diana (Bill) Sacher, Daniel Pfohl; and great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Marjorie Ann Miller.Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Sunday (June 12) from 4-7 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Randy Kaminska, on Monday (June 13) at 4:00 p.m. in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6168 Walmore Road, Sanborn, NY 14132. Interment will take place in the church cemetery on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran School. The family request for those attending, to wear bright colored clothing, in recognition of the celebration of Audrey's life.

Family/Spouse: JOHNSON, David E B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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MARJORIE ANN MILLER, age 76 of Wheatfield, NY, was called to her heavenly home on March 23, 2022 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born April 26, 1945 in Niagara Falls, NY; daughter of the late Adolph and Margaret (Warblow) Pfohl. A lifelong member of St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church, Sanborn, she attended St. Peter's Lutheran School, and graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School. Marjorie was employed as an insurance agent, with Stevens Insurance Agency, until her retirement. She enjoyed the special times spent with her family, and her dog Bailey.Preceded in death by her husband, Norman C. Miller on June 7, 2010.Survivors include a brother, Calvin (Patricia) Pfohl; sister, Audrey Johnson; and many nieces and nephews, including Sherry (Kevin) DeVantier, Cindy (Niel) DeVantier, Diana (Bill) Sacher, Daniel Pfohl, Kylene (Dave) Hershberger; and great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Sunday (March 27) from 3-7 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Randy Kaminska, on Monday at 11:00 a.m. in St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church, 6168 Walmore Road, Sanborn, NY 14132. Interment will follow in the church cemetery, Town of Wheatfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, or St. Peter's Lutheran School.

Marjorie married MILLER, Norman Charles in 1966. Norman (son of MILLER, Charles and WEEKS, Bernice) was born on 7 Jun 1939 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 7 Jun 2010 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: HASELEY, Marilyn Doris. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WALCK, Darla Joyce. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SYRUWS, Sandra Marie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LUSCHEN, Lori June. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DEVANTIER, Sandra Jean. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: BOWLES, Allison Marie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: VIVIAN, Lisa Jean. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HERSHBERGER, David Allen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LICHT, Robert Gary. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: DEVANTIER, Neil Douglas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]