Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 1/30/1923

Cambria; J an. 30.—The f u n e r a l of
Mr Fred Trippinsee of South Ridge
which was held from his late home
this Sunday afternoon; Jan. 21st.
was very largely a t t e n d e d . Rev.
John Showers of St. Peter's Luther-
church of Lockport officiated
and Mrs. Dysinger and Mrs. Carson
rendered three selections—"Safe in
is Arms of Jesus." "When Shall
We Meet." and "What a Friend- We
have in Jesus." The b e a r e r s were
Henry Herbst;. Albeit Herbst, Henry
Beutel,. William Strassburg. Venol
Botts and William Trippensee. Interment
was made in North Ridge
cemetery. Mr. Trippinsse is survived
by his wife, three sons. H a r o l d J..
Frederick W. and Adolph E., all at
home and six dlaughters: E s t h e r at
home;. Mrs. Albert H e r b s t , Mrs.. Henry
Herbst and Mrs. Vinol G Botts of
South Ridge, Mrs. Henry Beutel of
Wilson, Mrs. William S t r a s s b u r g of
Pekin. Mr. Trippinsee was born in
Germany and came to America with
his parents when 6 years of age. He
was a tailor by trade, but engaged
in farming in this c o u n t r y With con-
siderable success, Hie m a r r i e d Miss
Wanda Bull who died at t h e age of
26 years. He then married Miss
Mary Linke who survives him. He
was a life-long member.of t h e E v a n -
gelical church, arid resided in South
Ridge many years and served as
a trustee for several years.
His death was a shock to his family
as he was only ill ten days.

Frederick married LINDKE, Mary Augusta about 1882. Mary (daughter of LINDKE, William and SEEFELDT, Dorothea) was born on 1 Apr 1862 in Germany; died on 9 Aug 1945 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BULL, Wanda. Wanda died before 1883. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HERBST, Albert W. Albert (son of HERBST, Frederick and ZIEMENDORF, Minnie) was born in Nov 1882 in Clarence Center, Erie County, NY; died on 7 Feb 1972 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 12/29/1952

WILSON, Dec. 29.-Funeral services
for Mrs. Mary M. Beutel, who
died it the Niagara Fills Memorial
hospital, were held from the home
of a daughter, Mrs Navarre Foster,
Ridge road, Lockport, with the Rev.
Walter Kingsley. of the Wilson
Methodist church, officiating. Interment
was in North Ridge cemetery.
A resident of the Town of Wilson
for more than 40 years, Mrs. Beutel
resided in the Town Line road. She
was a member of the'Wilson Exley
Methodist church, the Warren's Corners
Grange and the Home circle.
Surviving Mrs. Beutel are her husband,
Henry Beutel, Wilson; two
daughters, Mrs. Foster, Lockport.
and Mrs. Ralph Tompkins, Sanborn;
two sons, Waldo Beutel, Wilson, and
Frederick Beutel, at home; four
grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. William
Strassburg, Pekin, Mrs. Henry
Herbst, Lockport, Mrs Vinil Gotts,
Lockport, and Mrs. George Smith,
North Tonawanda, and three brothers,
Horald Trippensee, Middleport.
Frederick Trippensee. Sebving,
Fla„ and Adolph Trippensee, Lockportt

Mary married BEUTEL, Henry Christoph in 1905 in New York. Henry (son of BEUTEL, Friedrich Martin and BEHM, Albertine Henriette) was born on 30 Sep 1879 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 25 Sep 1965 in Lockport Memorial Hospital, Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married STRASSBURG, Wilhelm Gotthilf Friedrich on 28 Jun 1913 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Wilhelm (son of STRASSBURG, Christian Lebrecht and GRASSMANN, Wilhelmina Maria Magdalene) was born on 27 May 1890 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 17 Dec 1955 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 4/17/1961

Mrs. Herbst
Is Dead at 72,
MOLYNEAUX CORNERS—
Mrs. Ida C. Herbst, 72, of 4427
S Ridfe Road, widow of Henry
Herbst, died Sunday (April
16, 1961) after a lengthy illness.
She had been in Lockport
Memorial Hospital for
the last five weeks.
Born in the Town of Cambria,
July 6, 1888, Mrs. Herbst
was a daughter of the late
Frederick and Mary Lindele
Herbst, Cambria; a daughter,
Mrs. Lucille Gaskill, Newfane;
three brothers, Harold Trip-
pensee, Johnson Creek, Fred-
derick Trippensee, Sea b r i n g ,
Fla., and Adolph Trippensee,
Cambria; three sisters, Mrs.
William Strassburg, P ek i n,
Mrs. Vinol G o t t s , Cambria,
and Mrs. George Smith, Vero
Beach, Fla.; and six grandchildren.
F r i e n d s may call at the
Sherrie Funeral Home, New-
fane, where services will be
conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday
by Rev. Herbert L. Siegner of
St. Peter's United Church of
Christ, Lockport. Burial will
be in North Ridge Cemetery.
Donations to the American
Cancer Society are acceptable
as memorial tributes, the fam-
ily said.

Family/Spouse: HERBST, Henry John. Henry (son of HERBST, Frederick and ZIEMENDORF, Minnie) was born in 1885 in Clarence Center, Erie County, NY; died on 2 Jun 1956 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 1/29/1972

MIDDLEPORT - Harold J
Trippensee, 78, of 9495 Ridge
Road, this city, died unexpectedly
at home Friday (Jan
28, 1972)
He was born in Lockport
Aug. 21. 1893, the son of Fred
Trippensee and Mary Lindke.
He had been an area farmer all
his life and lived at his present
address for the last 35 years
He is survived by his widow,
the former Lula Winchell; two
daughters, Elaine and Maxine
Trippensee; two sons, Roswald
and Royce Trippensee, all of
Middleport, a granddaughter,
three sisters. Mrs Emma
Strassburg of Sanborn, Mrs.
Vinal Gotts of Lockport and
Mrs. George Smith of Florida,
two brothers, Adolph Trippensee
of Lockport and Fred
Trippensee of Sebring, Fla.,
and several nieces and
nephews
Funeral services will be held
at the Wallace and Heath
Funeral Home Inc Monday at
2 p.m The Rev Calvin W
Babcock of the United
Methodist Church will of
ficiate Burial will be in
Hartland Central Cemetery
Friends may call at the
funeral home today and
.Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m.

Family/Spouse: WINCHELL, Lula E. Lula (daughter of WINCHELL, Frank H and Stella S) was born on 21 Nov 1896 in New York; died in Aug 1974 in Middleport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GOTTS, Vinal G. Vinal was born on 7 Jun 1895; died in Jun 1973 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frederick married VOLK, Florence Irene in Jun 1933. Florence (daughter of VOLK, Wallace A and SCHULTZ, Matilda) was born on 2 Aug 1909 in New York; died in Apr 1996 in Sebring, Highlands County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

April 6, 2012
Dolores M. Herbst

Niagara Gazette

TOWN OF CAMBRIA — Dolores M. Herbst, age 93, of the Town of Cambria, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at her residence after a brief illness. Dolores was born on August 5, 1918 in the Town of Cambria, the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Trippensee) Herbst.

She was a graduate of Lockport High School and was employed as a Secretary/Accounting Clerk by Carborundum Co. in Niagara Falls, NY for 40 years. Dolores was a member of the Lockport United Methodist Church of Christ and a past member of the Cambria Historical Society. She enjoyed the Senior Citizens groups, traveling, crossword puzzles and cross stitching.

Dolores is survived by many loving cousins and second cousins.

Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville on Monday, April 9th from 4-7 PM. Funeral Services will begin at 7:00 PM in the funeral home, with the Rev. David Duke officiating. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to the Lockport United Church of Christ, 98 East Ave., Lockport, NY 14094.

Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online registry.

Velma married MORRIS, Lewis L on 9 Nov 1940. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FOSTER, Navarre. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Waldo married SCHNOOR, Leona M about Jul 1951 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY. Leona (daughter of SCHNOOR, William H and BENDT, Ida May) was born on 27 Nov 1913 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY; died in Jul 1985 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Naomi married TOMPKINS, Ralph J on 28 Jun 1941 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY. Ralph (son of TOMPKINS, Albert T and Katherine) was born on 24 Jan 1915 in New York; died in Jan 1986 in Vero Beach, Indian River County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Myrlin K. Strassburg, of Niagara Falls, NY,  passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019, after a brief illness and  in the loving care of his family.   Myrl was born on July 15, 1926 in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late William G. and Emma E. [Trippensee] Strassburg of Pekin, NY. 
He graduated from LaSalle High School in 1944 and served in the US Army during World War II,  both stateside and  Europe.
Myrl was employed with Sears Roebuck in Niagara Falls and at the Summit Park Mall for over 35 years and was  a member of Grace Lutheran Church. 
He was a resident of the Town of Wheatfield and a special man who could light up every room with his warm smile and kind heart.
He loved his family, friends, Buffalo sports teams and a good cup of coffee. 
Myrl was the beloved husband of 49 years to the late Betty [Curtright] Strassburg, who passed away in 1997.   
He is survived by sons Loren K. (Pheona) Strassburg, and Scott W. (Wendy) Strassburg, six grandchildren Erika, James, Loren Jr. (Three), Coulton, Aiden and Mason, two great granddaughters Paityn & Paisley, also many nieces, nephews, special neighbors and the coffee clutch. 
Myrl was the brother of  the late Harland, Orville (Mary), Everen (Hope), Sylvia Strassburg and Verna (Lee) Farquharson. 
His family will be present on Saturday, March 2, 2019, from 12-2 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY, where funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, with the Rev. Benjamin Bahr officiating, followed by military honors. 
Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made in his name to: Grace Lutheran Church 736 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls, NY 14304, www.gracenf.org, or in memory of Betty Strassburg to the ALS Association Upstate New York Chapter 135 Old Cove Road, Suite 213 - Liverpool, NY 13090, http://webuny.alsa.org
Inurnment in  Mt. View Cemetery, Pekin, NY.

Family/Spouse: CURTRIGHT, Betty. Betty (daughter of Sarah A) was born on 31 Aug 1927 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 21 May 1997 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

December 16, 2010
Verna Garnet Farquharson
Lockport Union-Sun & Journal
WILSON - Verna Garnet Farquharson, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2010, after a short illness. Born December 26, 1917, Verna was the daughter of the late William and Emma (Trippensee) Strassburg of Pekin, NY. She was the wife of the late Lee Farquharson, longtime Highway Superintendent of the Town of Wilson. Verna was a member of the Wilson community for more than forty years, when she returned to Pekin to help raise her grandsons. Verna was known as a quiet Good Samaritan who regularly cared for family and those she knew in need; for her commitment to the congregation of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wilson, and for her faith in God. She was dedicated to her family, and attended seventy years of Ransom Family reunions. At age 86, she traveled to Brazil to celebrate her granddaughter's first birthday. Verna passed away among family, under the care of Niagara Hospice, in the house in which she was born. Verna is survived by her son, Daniel Farquharson of Alexandria, VA; son, Dennis, daughter-in-law, Arlete and granddaughter, Anne Farquharson of Ribeirao Preto, Brazil; daughter, Sylvia Gugino, son-in-law, Brian and grandsons, Lee and Glenn Gugino of Pekin; her brothers, Everen Strassburg and Mrylin Strassburg of Niagara Falls; and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Lee in 1981; and by her brothers Harland and Orville. Verna cherished contacts with friends and extended family throughout her life. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 18th at 11:00 AM in St. Paul Lutheran Church, 220 Young St., Wilson, NY, with the Rev. Ron Haefer officiating. Following the ceremony an open house for family and friends will be held at Verna's home, 3166 Upper Mountain Rd., Pekin, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent for community aid to St. Paul Lutheran Church, PO Box 490, Wilson, NY 14172.

Family/Spouse: FARQUHARSON, Lee. Lee was born on 14 May 1916 in New York; died in Jun 1981 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary M. Mary was born on 29 Aug 1919; died on 30 Aug 2008 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

September 4, 2012
Everen G. Strassburg

Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS — Everen G. Strassburg, of Niagara Falls, New York, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2012, in Mt. St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, NY. He was born in Pekin, New York, on December 20, 1922, and was the son of the late William G. and Emma E. (Trippensee) Strassburg.

Mr. Strassburg graduated from LaSalle High School in 1941. He served with the US Army, during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. Mr. Strassburg was employed as a manager with the Electro-Minerals Division of the Carborundum Company for over 43 years, before retiring in 1985. He served as a longtime member of the Niagara Wheatfield School District Board of Education and for a time as the President. He belonged to the Pekin Fire Company for many years and played the trumpet in the fire company's band. He was a member of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Pekin as a youth that was founded by his grandfather. Recently, he was a member of the Our Savior Lutheran Church.

Mr. Strassburg is survived by his wife of 64 years, Hope A. (Forster) Strassburg; two sons, Bruce E. (Denise) Strassburg of Wilson, NY, and Chris B. (Sheila) Strassburg of Lewiston, NY; and four daughters, Heather R. (H.Cal) Squires of Sarasota, FL, Jennifer A. Strassburg of Salt Lake City, UT, Valorie A. (Kevin) Marrott of Ellisville, MO, and Layne M. (Larry) O'Bryant of Puyallup, WA. He is also survived by one brother, Myrlin K. (late Betty) Strassburg of Wheatfield; and by twenty grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Harland and Orville Strassburg and Verna Farquharson.

The family will be present on Saturday for visitation from 10-11 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM. Memorials may be made in his name to the American Legion Post #969, Sanborn, NY or to the Pekin Fire Co., 3024 Upper Mountain Rd., Sanborn, NY 14132.

Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register.

Everen married FORSTER, Hope Audentia on 18 Dec 1948 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Hope (daughter of FORSTER, Archibald Robert and CRAWFORD, Ethel) was born on 13 Aug 1925 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 4 Dec 2015 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lucille I. Hoffmeister, formerly of Cambria, NY, passed on March 27, 2017. 
Beloved wife of the late Norman W.; dearest mother of Laurie Gaskill Rosebrock and the late Kyle (Mary) Gaskill; grandmother of Matthew, Eric and Daniel Rosebrock, Michael Gaskill and Kimberly Johnson; great-grandmother of Lucille and Violette Rosebrock and Jayden Johnson; daughter of the laste Henry Herbst and the late Ida (nee Trippinsee); also survived by loving nephews and nieces. 
Relatives and friends may call Saturday from 9-11 AM at THE URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst, NY (south of County and North French Rds.) with services at 11 AM. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the Alzheimer's Association.

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

Family/Spouse: HOFFMEISTER, Norman W. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elmore married STRASBURG, Alma Norma on 11 Jan 1947 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Alma (daughter of STRASBURG, John August Albert and STOELTING, Augusta Emma Wilhelmine) was born on 10 Feb 1920 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY; died on 6 Mar 2012 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Elaine M. Trippensee, 88, of Middleport, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, April 23rd, 2018 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Lulu (Winchell) Trippensee.
Elaine was raised on her family’s farm, Trippensee Garden’s, where she became immersed in agricultural and floral design. She sold flower bouquets and planters at the City Market of North Tonawanda and other local markets. She was extremely hardworking and enjoyed spending time with her customers and friends.
Elaine is survived by her grandson, Robert Mott; two siblings, Maxine Trippensee and Roswald Trippensee, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her loving daughter Dawn W. Mott and brother Royce Trippensee.
Visitation will be on Saturday, April 28th from 2 – 4 at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, where funeral services will be celebrated at 4:00 P.M. Entombment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Lockport, NY. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

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

Notes:

Maxine Winona Trippensee, 85, of Middleport, NY, went into the arms of God peacefully on Thursday morning, May 3rd, 2018 at her residence in the Villages of Orleans in Albion, NY. Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Lulu (Winchell) Trippensee.
Maxine was raised on her family’s farm, Trippensee Garden, where she became immersed in greenhouse grown annuals, and cut flower gardens from age 10 until going into a nursing home. She was iconic in the flower business and sold flower bouquets and plants at the Niagara Falls and North Tonawanda City Markets for over 50 years. In her leisure time, Maxine enjoyed playing bingo, going to church and listening to music. She was an extremely hardworking, loving, caring family member and friend. Above all, Maxine loved flowers, nature, people and always had an appreciation for others in life.
Maxine is survived by her adoring niece Lisa (Gregg Jackson) Trippensee and nephews Robert Mott, Steven (Jenn) Trippensee, as well as her brother Roswald Trippensee. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Roberta Trippensee; niece Cheryl Adams; great-niece Tammy (Earl) Anderson, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. She was predeceased by her sister Elaine Trippensee, brother Royce Trippensee, and niece Dawn Mott. We will always deeply miss you! We will always love you! You will forever be in our hearts!
Visitation will be on Monday, May 7th from 12 – 2 & 4 – 6:30 P.M. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, where Maxine’s life will be celebrated at 6:30 P.M. Interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Lockport, NY. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Notes:

Obituary of Roswald K. Trippensee

Roswald K. Trippensee passed away September 21, 2021 in Elderwood at Lockport.  Born December 30, 1930 in Buffalo he was the son of Harold and Lula (Winchell) Trippensee.  Roswald was a farmer owning and operating Trippensee Farms in Middleport.  He enjoyed playing BINGO and the staff at Elderwood, going to the North Tonawanda City Market, was one of the first vendors at the Super Flea Market on Walden Avenue in Cheektowaga, and enjoyed spending time with his children especially his grandchildren.
Roswald is survived by his children Steven (Jenn) Trippensee, Lisa (Gregg Jackson) Trippensee, and Jason Trippensee; grandchildren Bailey, Autumn, and Brody; sister-in-law Roberta Trippensee; wife Donna (Cooper) Trippensee; several nieces and nephews; predeceased by siblings Elaine Trippensee, Maxine Trippensee, and Royce Trippensee.
Relatives and friends are invited to a graveside service Saturday, September 25th at 12 Noon at Hartland Central Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorial to the National Future Farmers of America Foundation at www.ffa.org would be appreciated by the family.  Visit pruddenandkandt.com.

Family/Spouse: COOPER, Donna. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Norma married WIGGINS, William D [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: GUGINO, Brian. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: O'BRYANT, Larry. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: LACEY, Denise. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: SQUIRES, H Cal. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

July 12, 2014
Jennifer Audentia Strassburg

Niagara Gazette

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - Jennifer Audentia Strassburg, 61, longtime resident of Salt Lake City, UT, passed away on July 4, 2014, being cared for by her three sisters in Puyallup, WA, having suffered many months with the effects of cancer. She was the daughter of Hope Forster Strassburg and the late Everen Strassburg. She was born in Niagara Falls on November 27, 1952.

Jennifer was a graduate (1970) of Niagara-Wheatfield HS, excelling in music, academics and sports. She worked for the Town of Niagara for many years supervising the park at Nevada Avenue School. Jennie was a fine trumpeter who was a member of the Niagara Falls Concert Band. Her undergraduate degree in education and music is from Brigham Young University (1974). She was a member of the BYU Marching Band which performed at the presidential inauguration of Richard Nixon. Her graduate degree in school curriculum and administration is from University of Phoenix.

Jennifer's career as an honored music teacher spanned almost three decades. She taught, coached and directed countless choirs and musicals at West Lake Jr. High School in Salt Lake City, UT. In 1988-89, she was named Granite District Education Foundation Teacher of the Year, and served as a Foundation Board Member until retirement. In 1995-96, she was awarded Teacher of the Year for the Granite District. She was her district's teachers union president for two years and a Teacher Mentor from 1996-2002.

After her retirement from teaching, Jennifer kept active with other employment managing a law firm, serving as interim chair for the "Belle S. Spafford Endowment" in Social Work at the University of Utah, working as the director of curriculum for 22 campuses at the Center for Excellence in Higher Education, and helping to develop an online business with her sister, Heather. Jennifer was an avid audiophile, loving recorded and live musical performances. During her life, she played tennis at a very high level helping to develop and administer Stanford University's youth program, "Tennis 'N Tutoring," in Salt Lake City. She held many stake and ward positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was especially involved as a music director, gospel doctrine teacher and a Relief Society leader. She was also an avid genealogist.

Jennifer is survived by her mother, Hope; and her five siblings with their spouses, Bruce and Denise (Lacey) Strassburg of Wilson, NY, Heather and H. Cal Squires of Sarasota, FL, Chris and Sheila (Smith) Strassburg of Lewiston, NY, Valorie and Kevin Marrott of St. Louis, MO, and Layne and Larry O'Bryant of Puyallup, WA. She has twenty-four nieces and nephews, and seventeen great-nieces and great-nephews, all who were the "lights of her life." The Jennifer A. Strassburg Scholarship Fund has been established as a memorial to her. Anyone who wishes to make a donation may do so by going to this link: www.gofundme.com/b1nukw. A memorial service will be held on July 26, 2014, at 11:00 AM with visitation an hour prior, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 754 Scovell Dr., Lewiston, 14092.

Visit www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for online guest register.

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

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

Gail married MILLER, David C on 21 Mar 1971 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BARGIEL, Ronald E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

February 28, 2012
Dawn Winona Mott-Lester

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

LOCKPORT — Dawn Winona Mott-Lester slipped quietly into rest on February 27, 2012 at approximately 3:00 AM at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, after a long illness. Born on May 8, 1955 in Lockport, she was the daughter of Elaine Trippensee.

Dawn was the owner and operator of Trippensee Gardens in Hartland; beloved angel wife of 18 years to Louis Lester of Lockport; mother of Robert Mott of Lockport and Timothy (Lauren) Lester of Florida; grandmother of Teagan Lester; niece of Maxine Trippensee and Roswald Trippensee; and also survived by several nieces and nephews. We will always deeply miss you and we will always love you and you will forever be in our hearts.

Relatives and friends may call on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 AM in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 168 Chestnut St., Lockport. Interment will be in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials to the American Cancer Society, would be appreciated by the family.

Visit wwww.pruddenandkandt.com.

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

Family/Spouse: LESTER, Louis. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: JACKSON, Greg. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]