BOBZIEN, Lester P

1904 - 1969  (65 years)

• Name	BOBZIEN, Lester P
  Birth	25 Jun 1904	New York
  Gender	Male
  Death	5 Nov 1969	Gasport, Niagara County, NY
  Person ID	I71357	Laur from Germany
  Last Modified	1 Oct 2016

  
  

  Mother	BOBZIEN, William F,   b. Oct 1873, New York d. 30 Dec 1942, Burt, Niagara County, NY (Age 69 years)
  Mother	SHAFER, Eleanor,   b. Aug 1880, New York d. 21 Apr 1955, Buffalo, Erie County, NY (Age 74 years)
  Marriage	28 Feb 1900
  Family ID	F24499	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	WEAVER, Thelma,   b. Abt 1908, New York d. Yes, date unknown
  Marriage	17 Nov 1928	Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY
  Notes	Niagara Gazette - 11/20/1928 A very pretty wedding was solemnized at 3:30 o clock on Saturday afternoon at the Church of Christ Disciples, when Miss Thclma Weaver, daughter of Mrs. Laura Weaver of this city became the bride of Lester Bobzien. son of Mr. and Mrs. William Bobzien of Burt. N. Y. The ceremony was performed by the Reverend Z. E. Bates. The church was beautifully decorated with palms and chrysanthemums. Mrs. Myron J. Schadc sang "At Dawning." Just before the ceremony accompanied by Mrs. Banks who also played the wedding march. The bride, who was given in marriage by her cousin Myron Schadc. looked lovely In a wedding gown of white crepe-back satin. The skirt was made of bouffant styk with uneven hemline and was trimmed with chantilly lace and pearls. Her tulle veil was arranged cap-style and' was caught with orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of lillles of the valley and bridal roses. The bride's sister. Miss Lorene Weaver, acted as bridesmaid. She was gowned in powder blue georgette with hat to match and carried an arm bouquet of chrysanthemums. Leonard Bradt. Jr.. acted as best man and the ushers were Burdettc Bob- zien and Myron Weaver. Immediately following the ceremony a reception for fifty guests was held at tho home of the bride. After a motor trip to Washington. Philadelphia ond New York. Mr. and Mrs. Bobzien will reside at Burt. N. Y. Among those who entertained at prenuptial affairs were: Mrs. Harry Davis. Miss Myrtle Vedder. and the Loyal Daughters' Class of the church of Christ, each with variety showers: the Girls' Sewing club with a personal shower, and Mrs. Richard Willis and Mrs. Jerald McCollum with a Rose Marie shower. Guests were present, from Ransomville, Lockport, Little Valley. Youngstown. Sanborn. Buffalo. Confer. Burt Newfane and Tonawanda.
  Children	1. BOBZIEN, Lester Herbert,   b. 10 Aug 1931, Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY d. Yes, date unknown   2. BOBZIEN, Laura Lee
  Family ID	F24504	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	14 Feb 2025

  
  

• Notes

  Niagara Gazette - 11/1969 L. P. Bobzien Dies at 65 Gazette Lockport Bureau GASPORT — Lester P. Bobzien, 65, of 3952 Dale Road, Gasport, died Wednesday (Nov. 5, 1969) at. Buffalo General Hospital. A retired farmer, he had been a salesman for the De Kalb Seed Co. Amember of the Orangeport United Church of Christ, he had served as a trustee and a member of the Farm Bureau and the Niagara County Extension Service. His wife Thelma Weaver Bobzien, survives him. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. John R. Lyman Jr. of Youngstown; a son, Herbert Bobzien-of Gasport; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Adams of Bradenton, Fl'a., and Mrs. Neva Mayer and Mrs. Seva Mayer, both of Newfane; a brother, Burdelte Bobzien of California and eight grandchildren. Friends may call at the Bream Funeral Home, Main Street, Gasport, this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at Orangeport United, Church of Christ Saturday at 2 p.m. Memorials to the Orangeport United Church of Christ or the cancer fund Will be acceptable as tributes. Burial will be in Orangeport Cemetery. ALSO Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 11/6/1969 BOBZIEN - Lester P., 3952, Dale Rd Gasport, N.Y. passed away Nov. 5. 1969 at Buffalo General Hospital. He is surviv ed by his wife. Thelma, one daughter and one son, Mrs. John R. Lyman Jr. (Carol Lee) of Youngstown, N.Y. and Herbert Bobzien of Gasport, three °sisters and one brother," Mrs. Ruth Adams of Bradenton, Fla.. Mrs. Neva Mayer and Mrs. Ceva Mayer, both of Newfane, Burdette Bobzien of California and e i g h t grandchildren. Friends may call at the Bream Funeral Home, Main St., Gas- port on Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Or- angeport United church of Christ Saturday, Nove. 8, 1969 at 2:00 p.m. Rev. George Paboo- jian will officiate. Interment will be in Orangeport Cemetery. If desired memorials may be made to the Orangeport United Church of Christ or to the Can- cer Fund.