John married HELLERT, Hulda in 1888 in New York. Hulda (daughter of HELLERT, August Wilhelm Friedrich and NEWODE, Emilie W) was born in Nov 1865 in Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died before 1910 in Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette
Dies At Wolcottsville
WOLCOTTSVILLE. Oct. 29 - August C. Mietz. 49, died yesterday at his home in Wolcottsville, leaving his wife. Dora Tryloff Mietz, two brothers, Herbert of Hartland, and Albert of Wolcottsville, two sisters, Mrs: Benjamin Haseley of West Shelby and Mrs. Joseph Helms of Dysinger and his father. John Mietz of Wolcottsville.

August married TRYLOFF, Dorothea Auguste Wilhelmine on 29 Nov 1917. Dorothea (daughter of TRYLOFF, August Christian and RETZLAFF, Augusta) was born on 5 Oct 1897 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died on 11 Mar 1979 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Haseley
LOCKPORT- Mrs. Anna Haseley, 71, of 45 South St., died Friday (May 10, 1963) at her home after a brief illness.
Born July 6, 1891, in the Town of Royalton, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mietz. She had lived here for about 15 years and had been employed for several years as a cook at McGlynn's Restaurant. She was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, WolcottsvilIe.
Her husband, Benjamin Haseley, died in 1954.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Silvia (sic) Mahar, Gasport; a sister, Mrs. Joseph Heim, Gasport; two brothers, Herbert Mietz, Gasport, and Albert Mietz, Wolcottsville; and six grandchildren. Friends may call at the Bream Funeral Home, Gasport, from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. A service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday by Rev. Hulbert Huth. Burial will be in Hartland Central Cemetery

Anna married HASELEY, David Lebrecht Benjamin in 1909 in New York. David (son of HASELEY, David Lebrecht and WENDT, Auguste Jesuliebe Susan) was born on 4 Apr 1883 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died on 28 Dec 1954 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Herbert married CALEB, Amy in Mar 1927. Amy died in Jun 1952. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Selma married HEIM, Joseph on 1 Feb 1922. Joseph was born on 8 Apr 1897; died on 19 Aug 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Albert married THIEL, Minnie Katherine Auguste on 10 Jun 1925. Minnie (daughter of THIEL, Charles and TRYLOFF, Anna Marie) was born on 17 Oct 1902; died on 13 Jan 1943. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MEYERS, Kenneth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - March 28, 2003
Sylvia Nora Mahar, owner of Mahar Farms for 60 years, died Tuesday (March 25, 2003) in Newfane Inter-Community Memorial Hospital. She was 90. Born Sylvia Haseley, she was a lifelong resident of this area and operated the family farm with her husband, Emmett J., from 1943 until his death in 1960. She continued to run the farm with the help of her children. She also worked for 10 years at Southland Foods in Barker. Mrs. Mahar was a lifelong member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Wolcottsville. She loved watching hummingbirds and growing African violets. Survivors include three sons, David of Wilson, James of Middleport and Larry of Gasport; a daughter, Linda McDonough of Olcott; 17 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday in St. Michael's Church, 6379 Wolcottsville Road, Akron. Burial will be in Hartland Central Cemetery.

Sylvia married MAHAR, Emmett Joseph on 9 Jun 1934 in Barker, Niagara, New York, USA. Emmett (son of MAHAR, Thomas and BURKE, Rose) was born in 1911 in Town of Hartland, Niagara County, NY; died on 26 Apr 1960 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: VOELKER, Richard. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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August 19, 2011
Evelyn H. Wagner

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

GASPORT — Evelyn H. Wagner of Gasport, passed away on Thursday afternoon, August 18, 2011 at Niagara Hospital House. Mrs. Wagner was born in the Town of Royalton on July 6, 1925, daughter of the late Joseph and Selma (Mietz) Heim.

She was a lifelong resident of the Royalton area and was a graduate of Akron High School. She and her husband, Harold F. Wagner, were married on June 17, 1925 at St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Wolcottsville.

She was employed as the Office Manager for over fifty years for A.A. Nodine Insurance. Mrs. Wagner was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, taught Sunday School, sang in the choir at St. Michael's and was a long time member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League. She was also a member of the Wolcottsville Senior Citizens and the Town of Royalton Historical Society. Mrs. Wagner was an avid gardener, enjoyed euchre and she was involved in all of her nieces and nephews lives-always remembering every birthday, anniversary or special occasion.

Mrs. Wagner was predeceased by two sisters, Pearl Voelker and Mavis Mullen; a niece, Joanne Dent; a great-nephew, Billy Mullen; and a brother-in-law, Richard Voelker. Loving wife of 61 years to Harold F. Wagner; beloved aunt to Charles (Anita) Mullen of New Jersey, William (Belinda) Mullen of Lockport, Linda (Donald) Lorentz of Orchard Park, Joseph (Tracy) Mullen of Lockport, Michael (Cathy) Mullen of Texas and Douglas Voelker of Lockport; also surviving are several great-nieces and great-nephews and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.

Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St., Middleport and Monday from 10-11 AM at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville, where funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Bruce Donley and the Rev. Matt Dent officiating. Burial will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery. Memorials to St. Michael's Lutheran Church would be appreciated by the Wagner family.

Visit www.bateswallace.com to sign guest register.

Evelyn married WAGNER, Harold F on 17 Jun 1950 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. Harold (son of WAGNER, Henry and BEURHING, Clara) was born on 5 Jul 1925 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died on 18 Jan 2015 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BEUTEL, Howard Hubert. Howard (son of BEUTEL, Hubert Theodor and BARTEL, Gladys A) was born on 26 Feb 1934 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY; died on 28 Apr 2018 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: LEFFLER, Linda C. Linda (daughter of LEFFLER, Elmer John and BRUNING, Mildred I) was born on 6 Dec 1940 in Medina, Orleans County, NY; died on 3 Mar 2022 in Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Kenmore, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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Niagara Gazette - 10/26/1970

LOCKPORT - A barely
scarred tree, inches from an
untouched telephone pole, and
a badly mangled car gave
mute testimony today to an
accident early Sunday which
took the lives of three men.
Pronounced dead on arrival
at Lockport Memorial
Hospital were:
Raymond D. Simmons Jr.,
23, of 4175 Day Road, Town
of Lockport, the driver, with
head and chest injuries.
James P. Meyers, 22, of 1
Ohio St., a passenger, head
injuries.
Samuel L. Sterling, 28 of
2720 Main St., Newfane, also
a passenger, was transferred
from Memorial here to Mount
St. Mary's Hospital, Town of
Lewiston, where he died at
about 4 a.m. Sunday. He had
suffered internal injuries.
Traveled at High Speed
Patrolmen William Parker
and Charles Sobieraski said
the crash occurred about 1:10
a.m. Sunday in Ohio Street.
Unable to question the driver
or his passengers, they said
the car had evidently been
traveling west in Stevens
Street at a high rate of speed
and was unable to stop for
the stop sign at the point the
s t r e e t dead-ended at Ohio
Street. They said the car apparently
crossed Ohio Street
and smashed into the tree,
knocking a "no parking" sign
off its metal post.
Police said Sterling had
been riding in the back seat
of the car with Meyers sitting
in the front beside the driver.
They said Simmons and
Meyers had been thrown
agak*t the dashboard and
windshield and that Storting
had been thrown against the
back of the front s e a t.
Although the late model sedan
was equipped with seat belts,
police said they were not in
use alUiough no one was
ejected from the car.
An apparent witness to the
crash was a night watchman
of the Upson Co. in Stevens
Street, Roger Baker of 1566
Van Buren St., Olcott.
As crowds gathered around
the death car parked in a
service station yard later
Sunday, the entire front of
It was concave, having been
wrapped almost completely
around the tree. The door on
the passenger side, obviously
sprung, hung c o m p l e t e ly
open.
Survivors Are Listed
Sterling made his home
with his mother, Mrs. Mary
Sterling, who survives him. He
Is also survived by a son,
Samuel, and a daughter,
Dorothy; a brother, Douglas
Storllng of Lockport; a sister,
Mrs. Paul Flagler of Midd-
l e p o r t and his two
grandmothers, Mrs. Gertrude
Sweeney of Newfane and Mrs
Rhoda Useomian of Lockport.
He had attended the
Newfane Central Schools and
°was unemployed at the time
of his death.
Friends may call at the
Kenneth H. Sherrie Funeral
Home, 6139 E a s t Ave.,
Newfane, where services will
be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Burial will be in Hartland
Central Cemetery, Town of
Hartland.
Simmons was born i n
Owosso, Mich., and had lived
in the Lockport area for the
past 14 years. He was graduated
from R o y al t o n -
Hartland Central School and
attended Michigan S t a te
University. He earned a
degree in business administration
from the S t a te
University at Buffalo last
February and had been plan-
ning to enroll in law school.
He had been an active
member of the Lockport jaycees
and served that group
as secretary. He was also a
member of First Baptist
Church here and was active
in youth organizations of the
church.
, Besides his parents, Mr.
and' Mrs. Raymond D. Simmons
Sr., he is survived by
four brothers, Robert D. and
Richard D., both of Lansing,
Mich., and Russell D. and
Ralph D. Simmons, both at
home; three sisters, Dianne
Kay, Karen M. and Susan K.
Simmons, all at home.
Friends may call from 2
to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the
Prudden and Kandt Funeral
Home, 242 Genesee St., where
services will be held at 2 p.m.
Tuesday.
Burial will be in Cold
Springs Cemetery.
Meyers was a native
Lockportian and, for the past
three years, had been
employed by the Johler
Machine and Manufacturing
Co. here.
He is survived by his
father, K e n n e t h Meyers
Lockport; his mother, Mrs.
Bertha Roush of Middleport,
a brother, Keith of Lockport,
a sister Noreen Meyers of
Lockport; a stepbrother,
Roger Roush of Middleport,
and his grandmothers, Mrs.
William Kurth of Lockport
and Mrs. Dora Palmer of
Middleport.
Friends may call from 2
to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today
and Tuesday, at the Gaul
Funeral Home, 263 East Ave.,
where services will be held
at 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Burial will be in Cold
Spring Cemetery.

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Middleport: James Edward Mahar, age 83, passed away August 15, 2022. He was born July 7, 1939 in the Town of Hartland.
Jim was a graduate of DeSales High School and retired as Superintendent of Public Works for the Village of Middleport in 2006. He was an avid reader, enjoyed traveling, repairing tractors, attending Somerset Days, Elba Red Power Days and traveling to annual maple syrup events.
Jim was predeceased by his son, Paul Dutcher, siblings, William, David, Francis, and Larry Mahar.
Jim is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pauline L. Mahar, children, Kim (Cono) Sammarco, Cindy (Jason) Gillard, grandchildren, Mitchell and Zachary Gillard, Angela and Cono Sammarco, Paige Dutcher, sister, Linda McDonough, his tractor team, Truman, Bob, Chad, John and Chuck.
Services for Jim will be held privately.
Memorial contributions in his name may be made to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Jim’s arrangements have been entrusted to the Sherrie Bream Funeral Home, Gasport, NY.

Family/Spouse: COOK, Pauline. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Linda Ann McDonough age 82 of Olcott, NY, wife of the late Robert H. McDonough, passed away after a brief illness on June 3, 2023. Daughter of the late Emmett and Sylvia (Haseley) Mahar was born on November 28, 1940 on the family farm in Hartland, NY with her 5 Brothers.
Her education started in a one room schoolhouse in Hartland and eventually graduating from DeSales Catholic High School in 1958. She furthered her education at Canisius College and Sisters Hospital School of Nursing, graduating as a Registered Nurse in 1961.
Linda was employed at ICMH Hospital in Newfane for 47 years retiring in 2008. Many of her retirement years were spent with her grandchildren. It was always a priority of hers to attend any school function, dance recitals, sporting events and high school and college graduations.
She enjoyed camping trips to Darien Lake and Allegany as well as trips to Ireland, Cancun and Florida with family and friends. Linda enjoyed taking care of her lawn, gardening, family gatherings and bird watching right up until the present.
Linda is survived by her 3 children, Susan (Stephen) LaRose, Patrick McDonough and Mary Beth Sheehan, 5 grandchildren who lovingly called her “Mia”, Vanessa (Zachary) Kibler, Nicholas LaRose, Brenna Sheehan, Marah Sheehan and Ella McDonough. Sister in law of Maryann Mahar, Rena Eaton, Lindy (Thomas) Beilein and James (Kathleen) McDonough. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brothers, William, David, Francis, James and Larry Mahar.
Family and friends may call at Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home, Inc. 2670 Main St. Newfane, NY on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 4-8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Brendan on the Lake (St. Charles, Olcott site) on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 11am. Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery. Donations can be made in Linda’s name to the Olcott Beach Carousel Park.

Family/Spouse: MCDONOUGH, Robert H. Robert was born on 28 Jan 1941; died in Feb 2008. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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David Mahar, 83, a lifetime resident of Gasport and Wilson, NY, devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away on January 2, 2020 surrounded by loving family. Born February 20, 1936 in Gasport, NY, he was the son of the late Emmett and Sylvia (Haseley) Mahar.
Dave attended DeSales Catholic School and Cornell University, where he enrolled in the ROTC program and trained to become an officer. During his training, he attended the 82nd Airborne School in North Carolina. His training with the 82nd Airborne was one of the proudest times in his life. After his discharge, he enlisted in the Army Reserves, and served at Camp Drum for many summers.
In 1967, he married Mary Ann O'Connor, mother of his four children, who predeceased him in 1979. After her passing, Dave worked tirelessly to support his children and help them develop strong work ethics and a capable approach to life. In 1992, Dave married Joan (Van Arsdale) Hartz. Together, Dave and Joan travelled consistently and spent many wonderful years together as snowbirds, enjoying time in Florida during the winter months.
Dave grew up on Mahar's Ponderosa with his family and together, they built their family farm into a successful business. In 1963, Dave went to work for Lakeside Farms in Ransomville as Manager for the large dairy, vegetable and fruit farm. He learned the business ropes there and in 1969, moved on to Frontier Stone, eventually buying the business with Bob Pass and Chuck Loiacano in 1983. Surrounded by excellent people, they ran the business successfully until selling to Redland in 1997.
Dave loved to host family parties, including everything from chicken barbeques to Father's Day feasts and August corn parties. His hobbies included hunting, photography, golf and gardening. A World War II enthusiast, Dave read countless books on the subject. A member of St. Brendan on the Lake parish, Dave was a devoted Catholic who lived a humble life and gave generously to others. Dave was a mentor to countless people, helping to shape and change lives for the better, paying forward the gift of wisdom others had given to him. Although his time was cut short with them, he loved being with his grandkids.
Dave is survived by wife, Joan Mahar; children, Maureen Mahar, Michael (Trisha) Mahar, John (Maggie) Mahar and Meg (Craig) Thrall; step-children, Bob (Lauren) Hartz, Jim Hartz and Mike Hartz; grandchildren, Mitch, Ben, Evan, Jack, Berlyn, Max, Spencer, Eli, Emma, Josh and Landon; siblings, Jim (Pauline) Mahar, Linda McDonough and Larry Mahar; and several in-laws, nieces and nephews. In addition to his late wife, Mary Ann, and his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, William Mahar and Francis (Maryann) Mahar.
Visitation Monday, January 6th from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at Hamilton and Clark Funeral Home in Wilson. Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, January 7th at St. Brendan on the Lake in the village of Wilson.
Please visit DavidMahar.com for an extended obituary and photo gallery.

Family/Spouse: O'CONNOR, Mary Ann. Mary died in 1979. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married VAN ARSDALE, Joan in 1992. Joan (daughter of VAN ARSDALE, Paul and Fern) was born on 9 May 1943 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 21 Jan 2023 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Francis E. Mahar Gazette
Highway superintendent was avid sportsman
RANSOMVILLE - Francis E. Mahar, 56, of Ransomville Road, died Sunday (Sept. 11, 1994) at his residence of cancer.
He was born Feb. 7, 1938, in Hartland, the son of Sylvia (Haseley) Mahar of Gasport and Emmett Mahar. A resident of Ransomville since 1971, he was the superintendent of highways for the Town of Lewiston since l986. Before that, he worked in the construction field for 30 years
Mr. Mahar worked for 19 years on highway and pipeline construction as general superintendent KNAB' Brothers of Tonawanda.
He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Ransomville, the Niagara County Highway Association. the Republican Committee, the 3F Conservation Club in Lewiston and the Niagara County Federation of Sportsmen.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Maryann (Ruggirello) Mahar of Ransomville; a son, Thomas P. Mahar of Ransomville; a daughter Lori Caso of Lewiston; a sister. Linda McDonough of Olcott; three brothers, David Mahar, of Wilson, James Mahar, of Middleport and Larry Mahar of Gasport; and a grandson.
He was the brother of the late William Mahar.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today and Wednesday at the Hardison Funeral Home, North and Ridge streets. Lewiston. The Rev. Herold Nuwer will conduct a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 4671 Townline Road, Ransomville. Burial will be in Dickersonville Cemetery, Lewiston. Memorials may be made to Mount St.. Mary's Foundation, 5300 Military Road, Lewiston. N.Y. 14092. or the Salesians of Don Bosco, 315 SeIf Place, South Orange, N.J. 07079.

FRANCIS E. MAHAR, LEWISTON HIGHWAY CHIEF
The Buffalo News - September 13, 1994

A Mass of Christian Burial for Francis E. Mahar, superintendent of highways for the Town of Lewiston, will be offered at 10 A.M. Thursday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 4671 Townline Road. Burial will be in Dickersonville Cemetery.
Mahar, 56, died of cancer Sunday (Sept. 11, 1994) in his home on Ransomville Road.
A native of the Town of Hartland, he moved to Ransomville in the Town of Lewiston in 1971. Before becoming highway superintendent in 1986, he worked in the construction industry for 30 years, including 19 years on highway and pipeline construction as general superintendent with Knab Brothers of the Town of Tonawanda.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, the Niagara County Highway Association, the Niagara County Republican Committee, the 3F Conservation Club and the Niagara County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs.
Survivors include his wife, the former Maryann Ruggirello; a son, Thomas P. of; a daughter, Lori Caso of Lewiston; his mother, Sylvia Haseley Mahar of Gasport; a sister, Linda McDonough of Olcott; three brothers, David of Wilson, James of Middleport and Larry of Gasport; and a grandson.

Family/Spouse: RUGGIRELLO, MaryAnn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Larry Mahar, 78, of the Town of Hartland passed away at his home on April 8, 2021.  Born in Medina, NY on November 28, 1942, he was the youngest son of the late Emmett and Sylvia 
(Haseley) Mahar. 
A lifelong resident of Chapman Road, Larry was the youngest of 6 children and grew up helping his parents on the family dairy farm. He and his brothers raised dry beans, corn and well as hay.  They also ran a successful saw mill for many years, as well as raised Hereford cattle.  Larry felt his calling in life was always to be a farmer, carrying on his family tradition and legacy.  His dream was to have a barn full of International tractors, which through hard work, he was able to achieve. 
In 1998, Larry along with his wife started a successful family run business, Mahar Excavating Inc.  He took great pride in working every day with his son Joe serving the community.  Everyone knew when the big yellow pumper truck drove by, Larry was most likely behind the wheel.  He never missed a day of work- whether it was running the bulldozer, leveling with his grader or loading stone with his prized John Deere payloader into his beloved Mack Granite dump truck,  which he was fortunate enough to do right up until last week.  Larry’s business was not only his livelihood but also his passion and drive. He was still like a little kid on Christmas morning every time when a new piece of equipment came in the driveway.  His hard work and dedication allowed him to have the equipment he enjoyed  as well as building a foundation for the business to succeed in the years to come.  
Larry enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  Larry was always a gentle friendly face who would take the time to say hello.  He enjoyed visiting with the customers as he pumped their septic tanks. He loved his big yellow dog Rosie who was his best friend and faithful companion whom he took for a ride every morning to each end of the road in his truck before going to work.   The only vacation Larry ever took was once a year to attend the WNY Gas and Steam Show with his family.   He drove his golf cart around every year finding deals in the flea market, tractors to look at and old friends to talk to.  
Larry is predeceased by his beloved wife Linda (Schwartz) Mahar.  Devoted and loving father of Rebecca (Adam) Price of Batavia and Joseph (Lyndsay) Mahar of Gasport; PaPa to Isabella, Eliza Mae, Hailey and Joey.  He is survived by his brother James Mahar and sister  Linda McDonough as well as several in-laws, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brothers William Mahar, David (Joan) Mahar and Francis (Maryann) Mahar. 
There will be no visitation.  A private graveside service will be held in the Hartland Cemetery.  A memorial picnic will be held this summer at the farm under the big maple trees.

Family/Spouse: SCHWARTZ, Linda. Linda was born in Dec 1950; died on 18 May 2015. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MCINTYRE, Stephen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HARDING, Christopher. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]