5445 Keck Rd, built 1880

This is essentially the location of David Dysinger's original farm in 1828. His name is on the 1852 Niagara County map near this spot. On the 1875 Town of Lockport map, the property is under someone else's name since David had died by then, and his children didn't keep the farm. The house above was built about 30 years after his death.

✞BUFFALO COURIER, SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 1926 - GERWITZ—In Buffalo. June 4. Mary Loretta (nee Dysinger), wife of Raymond V. Gerwitz, daughter of Elmer and Delia Dysinger. Funeral from the residence of her mother, 45 Central avenue, Monday morning at 8:15 and from St. James' church at 9 o'clock.

✞Viola (Witnauer) Dysinger Milner, a long-time Grand Island resident, died Feb. 14, 1994. She was the wife of Abram A. Milner and the late James Dysinger. A member of the Grand Island Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, she was also a member of the St. Stephen's Ladies of Charity and the St. Stephen's Altar Society as well as belonging to the Grand Island Golden Age Club. She was a former teacher at Nardin Academy in Buffalo. Surviving are a daughter, 3 grandchildren, 3 great-granddaughters and several nieces and nephews. Milner was the daughter of the late Josephine and William Witnauer. Visitation hours were held Tuesday at the Kaiser Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Stephen's Church on Wednesday. Burial in St. Stephen's Cemetery.

note- Viola's obit mentions a daughter but the 1940 and 1950 US Censuses do not include any children she had with James Dysinger.

✞KREBS, Ruth Ann-Of Grand Blanc, age 70, died Sunday, August 15, 2004. Christian Science service will be read at 11AM Friday, August 20, 2004 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Bob Osborn, reader. Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to Genesee County Special Olympics. Visitation 5-8PM Wednesday and 1-8PM Thursday at the funeral home. Ruth Ann was born in Flint, Michigan on March 6, 1934 and was a resident of the Flint area all of her life. She married George Krebs on February 16, 1962 and he preceded her in death. She was a member and read at Christian Science-First Church and rar the reading. room. After retirement she enjoyed traveling the world. Ruth Ann was Secretary at Halo Burger for more than 20 years, retiring in 1994. Surviving are daughters, Kimberly Krebs, Kathy and husband Terry Bush, Susan and husband Raymond Peake; grandchildren, Ember Karpelenia, Lisa Hanson and Paul Bush; great-grandchildren, Bradley and Miranda Hanson and Kevin Bush.

✞LOCKPORT, N. Y., UNION-SUN AND JOURNAL, Wednesday, November 29, 1967 - George Van Hoyer, Royalton Farmer, Dies In Hospital - ROYALTON George Van Hoyer of 6020 Riddle Road died Tuesday (Nov. 28, 1967) at Lockport Memorial Hospital following a short illness. He was born in Royalton, the son of Harvey and Ida Van Cleve and lived all his life in the house in which he was born. Mr. Hoyer operated a farm all his life and at one time sawmill. He also operated a threshing machine around Erie and Niagara Counties. He was a veteran of World War I and member of various lodges including: United Lodge No. 98 IOOF, Niagara Encampment No. 19 1OOF, Lockport Rebekah Lodge No. 290. He was also a charter member of the Gasport Memorial Post 1253 American Legion. Mr. Hoyer was associated with the Erie County Farm Bureau and the New York Steam Engine Association. He and his wife, Luella, who survives him, celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary in October. Other survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Mildred H. Nayman of Royalton; one sister, Mrs. Marion Abbott of St. Paul, Minn.; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at his home where funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. The Rev. James Burdick of Rapids E.U.B. Church will officiate. A memorial service will be conducted at 9 p.m. tomorrow by the United Lodge 98 IOOF. Burial will be in Cold Spring Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the memorial or building fund of Rapids E.U.B. Church.

✞THE JOURNAL-REGISTER Medina, N.Y. Monday, August 8, 1994 'Uncle Bill' William M. Arnett, of Medina, died the evening of Aug 6 in Albion. Mr. Arnett was born in Medina Jan. 11, 1911, the son of the late Charles and Carrie Wilmarth Amett. He had lived in the Medina area most of his life. He served in the Army during World War II in New Guinea where he achieved the rank of First Sergeant. He had also been a member of the Medina National Guard where he served as a drill sergeant. He had worked for Frank Balcerzak Construction Company in Medina and then was the superintendent of the Medina Armory for several years before retiring in 1977. He served as a trustee on the Medina Village Board from 1948-1956 and worked with the Medina Fire Department as an advisor. He was a member of the Medina Masonic Lodge #336 F&AM, member of the Medina Moose Lodge #789 where he had received the Pilgrim Degree, the highest degree that can be bestowed on a member. He was the last living member of the Medina Lodge to hold that honor. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy J. Arnett, seven nephews, William G. (JoAnn) Arnett of Medina, Charles W. (Jean) Arnett of Medina, Robert M. (Carol Lee) Arnett of Albion, William Case of Long Island, Raymond (Helen) Caster of Rod Creek, N.Y., Holly (Sylvia) Holly (Sylvia) Caster of Wolcott and Jack Smith of Medina; three nieces. Dorothy (George) Kennedy of Medina, Donna Britt of California and and Barbara Rice of Catskill; one brother-in-law, Robert Hoyer of Medina. He was predeceased by one brother and two sisters, Charles W. Arnett Sr. Olive Caster and Gertrude Case. Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Bates-Cleary Funeral Home, 232 Park Ave., Medina where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m., officiated by the Rev. Matthew Stengel. A memorial Masonic service will be held Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home, followed by members of the Medina Moose Lodge con ducting a service at 8 p.m. Burial will be in Mt. Albion Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimers Association.

✞THE JOURNAL-REGISTER Medina, N.Y. Monday, February 15, 1993 Ethelyn Smith, Was Secretary - Ethelyn M. Smith, 80, formerly of 214 North Ave., died Feb. 14 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Bates Road. She was born June 17, 1912 in West Shelby, daughter of the late Glen and Dora (Danser) Hoyer, and had lived in the Medina area all of her life. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Medina, and had worked at Art Craft Optical Co. in Rochester for many years during the '40s. She had also worked at one time for Hickey-Freeman in Medina and as a secretary/receptionist for Dr. Thomas in Medina. She enjoyed gardening and flowers, especially roses. Survivors include a son, Jack Smith of Medina; a brother, Robert (Marge) Hoyer of Medina; and a sister, Dorothy (William) Arnett of Medina. There are no prior calling hours. A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, West Shelby. Memorial gifts may be made to Lee-Whedon Memorial Library. Arrangements were made through Barnes-Tuttle Funeral Home, 226 Pearl St.

✞THE JOURNAL-REGISTER MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2001 - MEDINA - Marjorie P. Hoyer, 87, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001, at Medina Memorial Health Care System Hospital. Born April 12, 1913 in Buffalo, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Gretchen VanCleef Deamude. She was raised in Lockport and moved to Medina in 1930. Mrs. Hoyer was employed at the former Bells Supermarket of Medina for 25 years. She was a member of Millville United Methodist Church. Church. She also was a member of Senior Citizens of Western New York and Rebecca Lodge #146. She enjoyed reading, knitting and crocheting. Along with her husband, she enjoyed traveling, camping and fishing with their friends and grandchildren. Survivors include her husband of 39 years, Robert Hoyer, seven grandchildren, Maurice (Gretchen) Burgess of Buffalo, Kevin (Karen) Burgess of Philadelphia, Pa.. Karl (Margie) Burgess of Crawfordville, Fla., Keenan Burgess of New Egypt N.J. Tim (Peggy) Burgess of Middleport, Brenda (Jerry) Burgess Harrentine of Eagle Lake, Fla. and Colleen (Eddie) Burgess Suarez of Tampa, Fla: 19 great-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and a dear friend, Lois Wilson of Medina. She was predeceased by two sons, James F. Burgess and the Rev. Donald C. Burgess. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Bates & Tuttle Funeral Home, 226 Pearl St., Medina. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The Rev. Kim Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Millville United Methodist Church, 12373 Maple Ridge Road, Medina, 14103, or to the Senior Citizens of Western New York, 615 West Ave., Medina, 14103.

✞SISTER ANNE HOYER, OSF (Sr. M. Irene) November 11, 2018, daughter of the late Freeman and Mary Wittman Hoyer; sister of Richard Hoyer and the late Frances Brew; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call Friday, November 16, from 2-8 pm at St. Mary of the Angels Convent, 201 Reist Street, Williamsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary of the Angels Convent, on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at 10:30 AM. Family and friends invited. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities.

✞Richard M. Hoyer, 95, peacefully passed away on October 27th 2021 in Longport NJ.  Richard was born in Middleport NY to Freeman and Mary Hoyer on October 25th 1926.  He Married Ann Carey on March 17th 1962 in Ridgewood NY.  He graduated from Purdue in June 1951.  His professional career was with FMC as a National Executive Sales Account Manager for 38 years.  He was a veteran of WWII and served in the Navy.  Richard loved to fish, golf, spend time with his family and of course always loved a good joke. Richard is preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Francis Brew and Ann Hoyer, and his grandson Luke Hoyer. Richard is survived by his loving family:  his wife Ann Hoyer, and children Thomas Hoyer (Gena Hoyer), Joan Tucker (Jim Tucker), Patricia Hoyer, Susan Cooper (Paul Cooper), and Sally Button (Timothy Button), and grandchildren Abby, Jake, Matthew, Anna, Grace, James and Zachary. A memorial Mass will be held on Saturday November 27th at 10am at Holy Trinity Parish: Epiphany Church, Longport.

✞BUFFALO COURIER-EXPRESS. Tuesday, August 12, 1975 - HASENSTAB-Ruth L. (Lawrence), Aug 10, 1975, of Buffalo, N.Y.; beloved wife of Joseph Hasenstab; dearest mother of Michael (Barbara) of Syracuse, Ν.Υ., Karen, Lawrence and Mrs. Thomas (Mary) Vaughan; dearest grandmother of Lisa Ellen Vaughan; daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Lawrance of Oakfield, N.Y. Friends received at the Michael A. DiVincenzo Funeral Home, 1122 Lovejoy St., from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m., where the funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 8:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Agnes Church at 9 o'clock. Mrs. Hasenstab was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society of St. Agnes Parish. Friends invited.