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Niagara Gazette

GRAND ISLAND — Evelyn Mary (nee Sawyer) Kelberer, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, entered into rest on Sunday, September 26, 2010 in Elderwood Health Care at Riverwood, in Grand Island, NY, following a brief illness. Born on September 18, 1923 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Mary (Goupil) Sawyer.

Mrs. Kelberer was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY, attended local schools and graduated from the former Trott Vocational High School. On May 29, 1941, Evelyn married William Kelberer in Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. He predeceased her on September 30, 2008. During World War II, she worked for Carborundum, Moore Business Forms, Nabisco and the DeVeaux School. Mrs. Kelberer was an active member of the former Church of the Redeemer Episcopal Church, where she served as Lay Reader, Chalice Bearer, Choir Member, Altar Guild Member and Redeemer Guild Treasurer. Evelyn was also a registered Girl Scout Leader for many years. She enjoyed puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren.

Mrs. Kelberer is survived by four children, Gail Mason of Sanborn, NY, Larry W. (Terry) Kelberer of Colorado Springs, CO, Gary A. (Bonnie) Kelberer of Cheltenham, MD, and Alexander G. (Cindy) Kelberer of Cape Coral, FL; seven grandchildren, Michael (Pam) Kelberer, Bill Kelberer, Paula Hoffman, Donna Curtis, Colin (Amber) Mason, Michael Mason and Christopher Mason; seven great-grandchildren, Kassandra Burke, Anthony Curtis, Rebecca Curtis, Thomas Curtis, Teresa Curtis, Ayden Kelberer and Morgan Mason; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, Evelyn was predeceased by four brothers, Stanley, Gerald, Gordon and Lawrence Sawyer and one sister, Marjorie Licata Agliata.

Friends may call on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (297-9007), where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 2nd at 10:00 AM, with Rev. Susan Keppy officiating. Interment will follow in Acacia Park Cemetery, North Tonawanda, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to the Girl Scouts of the USA, Fund Development, P.O. Box 19611A, Newark, NJ 07195-0611, the Food Bank of WNY, 91 Holt Street, Buffalo, NY 14206, or to a charity of one’s choice.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting us at www.ottoredanz.com and www.niagara-gazette/obituaries.

Evelyn married KELBERER, William Alexander on 29 May 1941 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. William (son of KELBERER, Alexander Frederick and PLUMSTEEL, Sarah Ruth) was born on 19 Feb 1921 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 30 Sep 2008 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Larry married BRADIGAN, Patricia Joan about Jul 1964. Patricia (daughter of BRADIGAN, William J and SPEIRAN, Jean) was born about 1944 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 15 Apr 2014 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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