Family/Spouse: LEVAN, Royal T. Royal (son of LEVAN, Willis N and THOMPSON, Ettie) was born about 1880 in Niagara County, NY; died on 29 Jul 1938 in Rochester, Monroe County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Norman LeVan
SANBORN - Norman E. LeVan, 73, of 5847 Buffalo St., died Saturday, (Jan. 31, 1976), in Memorial Medical Center, after a short illness. A native of this city, he was president of the LeVan Hardware Inc., which was founded in 1910 by his father. He was a charter member and past president and current and long time treasurer of the Sanborn Lion's Club. He was a trustee of the Sanborn Methodist Church and was a member of Ransomville Lodge 551 F&AM. He was a past grand master of the Forest Lodge I.O.O.F. and was an exempt member of the Sanborn Fire Company. Survivors include his wife, Helen (Shaft) LeVan of this city; a son, Willis N. LeVan, also of this city; two daughters, Mrs. James (Norma Jean) Munch of Wilmington, Del., Mrs. Harvey (Marjorie) Napier of Columbus, Ohio; a brother, Maurice R. LeVan of this city; a sister, Mrs. James F. (Beatrice) Winkley of this city and six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Rhoney Funeral Home, with the Rev. Kenneth E. Traxler of the Sanborn United Methodist Church officiating, at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Acacia Park Cemetery. There will be no prior visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Memorial Fund of the Sanborn Methodist Church.

Norman married SHAFT, Helen A on 27 Aug 1925 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Helen (daughter of SHAFT, Olin D and GUNBY, Cora) was born about 1904 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 25 Apr 1990 in Columbus, Franklin County, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maurice married THOMAS, Katherine about 1929. Katherine (daughter of THOMAS, James and Lottie) was born on 6 Mar 1906 in New York; died in Aug 1987 in Yorkshire, Cattaraugus County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DICKSON, Ivan. Ivan and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beatrice married WINKLEY, James Franklin on 22 Jun 1935 in Sanborn, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. James (son of WINKLEY, Byron Joseph and Olive) was born on 3 Sep 1910 in New York; died in Jan 1992 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary

Willis Norman LeVan, formerly of Sanborn, New York passed away in the early morning hours of December 1st, 2022 in Huntsville, Alabama. Born on 8/23/26, Willis lived to be a remarkable 96 years old. He was the oldest child of Norman and Helen LeVan of Lockport, NY.
Willis married his beloved wife Margaret Connell on 6/24/50, and they had two children, Linda LeVan of Freeville, NY and Richard LeVan
of Huntsville, AL. Willis was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Helen, his younger sisters Norma Jean Munch and Marjorie L. Napier, and his wife Margaret.

Willis earned a living as the owner of the LeVan Hardware Store, a staple of the Sanborn community that his grandfather R.T. LeVan first started in 1910. His family cherished hearing stories of his life around the business, and are most proud of the day he jumped to the aid of George P. Pfiefer after he suffered a critical injury in the adjoining butcher shop. Willis received the Certificate of Merit from President
Richard Nixon and issued by the Red Cross for saving Mr. Peifer’s life. Willis had a love for helping people and spoke fondly of his time spent volunteering for the Tri-Community Ambulance Service in Sanborn. He was known to regale his grandchildren with tales of the babies he had helped to deliver; undoubtedly one of many memories that have brought a dose of humor and comfort as the family
remembers him. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hobbies like hunting, canoeing, and gun collecting. His interest in the Civil War sparked bookshelves brimming with collected artifacts and novels on the subject.
After retirement, he and Margaret settled in Bradenton, Florida, and were blessed to enjoy extensive travels together. Willis was able to visit much of Canada and several notable spots in Europe, but he spoke of his travels out West with the most adoration. Willis loved God, thrived on gospel music, and read the Bible cover to cover once a year until he lost his vision. His family will remember him most for his spirit of kindness and devotion; he was devoted to the Lord, devoted to his family, and devoted to his precious wife Margaret. They are comforted knowing he is finally reunited with her.

Willis LeVan is survived by his daughter Linda LeVan, son Richard LeVan (Vicki), granddaughters, Jennifer
LeVan Chartier (Scott), Melissa LeVan Brock (Drew), Thena Lindhorst (Erich), and five great-grandchildren, Olivia Chartier, Audrey Chartier, Owen Chartier, Emma Brock, and Evan Brock. 
Interment will be at Hayden Cemetery in New Hope, AL at a future date. In honor of the community he loved to serve, the family kindly asks that memorial donations be given to the Sanborn Area Historical Society, P.O. Box 172, Sanborn, NY 14132 in lieu of flowers.

Willis married CONNELL, Margaret on 24 Jun 1950 in New York. Margaret and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: NAPIER, Harvey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Janice married HALL, Douglas W [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BALON, Casimer S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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LEVAN - Ronald M. "Ron"
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Ronald "Ron" M. LeVan, at age 89. Dad passed peacefully of natural causes on Friday, April 7, 2023, eight years after we lost Mom, his beloved wife, Diane (Browne) LeVan (d. April 2015). He is survived by their three loving daughters, Debbie (LeVan) Razzolini, Susan (LeVan) Kuhn, and Sandy LeVan; his devoted sister, Janice (Hall); as well as countless in-laws, cousins, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Dad is also predeceased by his parents, Maurice "Peck" LeVan and Kathryn (Thomas) LeVan. Born and raised in Sanborn, NY, Dad honorably served in the Navy as part of the Seabees until leaving the service to start a family with Mom and pursue his lifelong career in the carpentry trades. He worked at Harrison Radiator for a short time and even did some work on the Robert Moses Power Project until he landed at Johnson Construction in Niagara Falls, New York, where he proudly shared his craft for over 35 years as a skilled carpenter. He built the home we grew up in, as well as a family cabin in the Western Adirondacks. After Dad had accumulated enough points with the Carpenters Union, he went about fulfilling his two biggest retirement dreams: moving to Florida and buying a Lincoln! He and Mom lived in The Villages happily for many years, playing golf and enjoying happy hours on their lanai with friends and family. He enjoyed a trip to Alaska with Mom and later had an Alaskan adventure with some friends. He and Mom also took an exciting Mediterranean cruise to Greece and Turkey. Throughout our childhood years, he maintained our swimming pools, put together our Christmas gifts, and fixed our bike's flat tires. And he never complained...even at the end. He just quietly went about the business of being a husband and dad, bringing home a paycheck each week, keeping a roof over our heads, food on the table, and love and security all around....and that is exactly what made him a remarkable man after all. A final thought: Susan was with Dad the day he passed, and she planted a seed: she told him that he was out golfing at his home in The Villages, which left a smile on his face, and that means everything to us. A memorial service for our parents will be announced at a later date. Contact information for the family is listed below. Debbie Razzolini, 1690 Proudfoot, Victor, ID 83445 (debbierazz@gmail.com)Susan Kuhn, 110 Penn Circle Drive, Altoona, PA 16602 (kuhn110@verizon.net)Sandy LeVan, 1056 Charlotte Ct., Rockaway Beach, OR 97136 (selev22@gmail.com)
Published by Buffalo News on May 13, 2023.

Ronald married BROWNE, Diane Catherine on 20 Jul 1957 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Diane (daughter of BROWNE, Grant M and TOOMEY, Bernice) was born on 20 Sep 1933 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 17 Apr 2015 in Wildwood, Sumter County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Donald married SPARLING, Gail Muriel [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Of Wheatfield, NY passed away October 9, 2022. She was born in Niagara Falls, NY on May 3, 1939.  She was the daughter of the late James F. and Beatrice M. (LeVan) Winkley.
Mrs. Schultz was a math and science teacher at Niagara Wheatfield Middle School for 31 years. She was a longtime member of Grace Lutheran Church and was actively involved with the Sanborn Historical Society.
Jane was the wife of the late Harold F. Schultz.
She is survived by her sons Douglas A. (Jeffrey Moyer) Schultz, M.D., Darryl J. Schultz and Craig M. (Jeanette) Schultz, grandchildren Maximillian Schultz and Miranda Schultz, brother Donald (Gail) Winkley, nieces Heather, Marla and Donelle and nephew Brian.
She was the grandmother of the late Charles M. Schultz and sister of the late Marie (late Dean) Sherk.

Visitation will be held Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY.  Funeral Services will be held Friday at 10AM at Grace Lutheran , 736 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls, NY.

Interment in Wheatfield Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials in her name may be made to Grace Lutheran Cemetery or the Sanborn Historical Society

Shirley married SCHULTZ, Harold Frederick on 14 Jul 1962 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Harold (son of SCHULTZ, Harold Ernst Johann and GREENWALD, Ruth E) was born on 4 Jun 1938 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Aug 1998 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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April 17, 2013
Marie W. Sherk

The Tonawanda News

NORTH TONAWANDA — Marie W. (Winkley) Sherk, age 67, of North Tonawanda, Wednesday, April 17, 2013 in DeGraff Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness. Marie was a former Academic Advisor for Bryant & Stratton Business Institute for 30 years. She was an avid crafter and was a member of the Niagara Frontier Craftsmen. She was the owner and operator of Craft Boutique in East Amherst for 15 years. She was a wife of the late Dean E. Sherk, who died in 1998.

Dear mother of Brian Sherk of Henderson, NV and Heather (Jerry) Goupil of North Tonawanda; grandmother of Regan, Sawyer and Victoria; sister of Donald (Gail) Winkley of Brookfield, CT and Jane Schultz of the Town of Wheatfield. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd., in North Tonawanda on Friday from 7-9 PM and Saturday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 4th, from the funeral home, at 10 AM. Interment in White Chapel Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Niagara County SPCA, 2100 Lockport Rd., Niagara Falls, NY 14304.

Guest register at frettholdfuneralhome.com.

Marie married SHERK, Dean Edward on 20 Aug 1966 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Dean (son of SHERK, Edward) died in 1998. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: DUBOIS, Diane. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: DONADIO, Matthew P. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MOYER, Jeffrey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: GOUPIL, Jerry. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]