✞Charles Bootes Dies, Was Local Promoter Charles J. Bootes Sr., 62, a well-known community volunteer, died Saturday, May 18, 1996, at Lockport Memorial Hospital, after being stricken at home. Born April 15, 1934, in Lockport, he was the son of George and Florence (Eifert) Bootes. A laborer for the city of Lockport for many years until he became disabled, Bootes was active in several community organizations and was instrumental in raising funds for the purchase of equipment for the fire department. He was named "1964 Citizen of the Year" by the Eagles for his charitable accomplishments and work on behalf of St. Mary's Church. He also was instrumental in organizing a benefit for his friend, Jackie Diel, and raised money for Buffalo Children's Hospital and Lockport Youth Football. His charitable work included raising funds for the city's Jaws of Life, rescue car, a blood pressure machine for the rescue car, jackets, portable radios, combat hoses for the fire department, Mercy Flight expenses, assorted hand tools, hack board, and trash bags. He also raised money to benefit local residents Tony Prica, Baby Bitner and the family of Deputy Jeffrey Incardona. Bootes hosted an annual dinner for the priests, nuns and clergyman of the Knights of Columbus, and over the years he ran numerous carnivals for different organizations. Mayor Ken Swan named Oct. 25, 1995 as "Charlie Bootes Day", in recognition of his dedication to the city. On that day, Bootes received the DeWitt Clinton Award from the Lockport Masons. A life-time member of St. Mary's Church, he assisted the priests and organized several events uniting local clergy members. He was a member of Lockport Eagles Aerie 825, where he was Inside Guard, Lockport Council 315, Knights of Columbus and IOOB Club. Surviving are his wife, Helen Wolters Bootes; seven children, Charles J. Bootes Jr., George (Lorrey) Bootes, Deborah Bootes, Kevin Bootes, Tammy Bootes, Jacqueline Bootes, all of Lockport, Kathleen (Charles) Gabrielli of Missouri: 15 grandchildren; his step- mother, Anna Bootes of Lockport; four siblings, Helen (Robert) Barger of Lockport, Robert Bootes of Hamlin, James (Peggy) Bootes of Orlando and Jean Kilburn of Niagara Falls, and a sister-in-law, Mary Bootes of Lockport. Friends may call from 7 to 9 tonight and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at the Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., where funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in Huskey Cemetery. Memorials to the Charles J. Boots Memorial Fund, c/o Lockport Savings Bank, would be appreciated by the family.

✞BOOTES.- Charles J., Bootes Sr., passed away May 18, 1996. Husband of Helen Wolters Bootes; father of Charles J. Bootes Jr., George (Lorrey) Bootes, Deborah Bootes, Kevin Bootes, Tammy Bootes, Jacqueline Bootes, all of Lockport, Kathleen (Charles) Gabrielli, Mo., and the late Anna Florence Bootes. Also survived by 15 grandchildren; step-son of Anna Bootes, Lockport; brother of Helen (Robert) Barger, Lockport, Robert Bootes, Hamlin, James (Peggy) Bootes, Orlando, Fla., Jean Kilburn, Niagara Falls and the late George Bootes Jr.; brother-in-law of Mary Bootes, Lockport. Friends may call Monday evening, 7 to 9 and Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9, at Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., where funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9:30 and 10 in St. Mary's Church. Interment in Huskey Cemetery. Memorials to Charles J. Bootes Sr. Memorial Fund, c/o Lockport Savings Bank, would be appreciated.

✞George R. Bootes passed away November 30, 2023 in Niagara Hospice House.  Born October 19, 1957 in Lockport he was the son of the late Charles and Helen (Wolters) Bootes, Sr.  George worked for the Lockport Housing Authority in the Maintenance Department.  He enjoyed NASCAR, football, and driving his golf cart all over Lockport.

George is survived by his wife of 38 years, Lorrey (Birdsall) Bootes; children Jennifer (Jim) Braddell, Eric (Amanda) Bootes, Daniel (Sara) Bootes and Brandon Bootes; grandchildren Tyler, Carter, Hunter, Sophie, Olivia, Lincoln, Giana, Harper, Aidan, Maddie, and Scarlett; siblings Deborah Bootes, Kathleen (Charles) Gabrielli, Tammy Weir, Jacqueline (Malcolm) Robertson, and late Charles Jr. and Kevin Bootes; also mother-in-law Joanne Birdsall, several sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and several dear friends at the Lockport Housing Authority.

Relatives and friends may call Tuesday, Dec. 5th from 4-7 PM in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport.  Donations to a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family.    Visit pruddenandkandt.com.

✞Donald C. Wolters passed away Saturday August 8, 2015. Born in Lockport on February 28, 1939, he was the son of the late Edward H. and Anna G. Redner Wolters. Donald worked for New York State in the Canal Division for 12 years and then was a fireman for the Lockport Fire Department for 25 years he retired in 1994. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #617 and was an avid deer hunter. Donald is survived by his wife Lillie M. (nee Starr) Wolters; father of Donald (Cynthia) Wolters Jr. of Midland, GA., and Brian M. (Shannon) Wolters of Carthage, TN.; grandfather of Jose, Alexander,Janelle and Haley Wolters. He is also survived by his sister Helen M. Bootes of Lockport, and several nieces and nephews. Donald is predeceased by his siblings, Edward H. Wolters, Jr., Robert Wolters, Carl Wolters and Mary Wolters Lort; also survived by his step-mother Hester Wolters; step-sisters Kelli Schaeffer, Sussie Basile and his longtime hunting buddy Mike Diehl. Friends may call Wednesday Aug. 12th 2-4 and 7-9 PM, in Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, Inc., 242 Genesee Street, Lockport, where prayers will be offered Thursday morning at 9:30 AM, followed immediately by a Mass of Christian Burial at All Saints RC Parish, to be celebrated at 10 AM. Memorials to Lock City Society Firemans Rescue Fund, 1 Locks Plaza, Lockport, NY 14094, would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at www.pruddenandkandt.com. Published on August 9, 2015 

✞Carl W. Wolters, age 63, of Lockport, formerly of Wilson, died December 30, 2008 at the Lockport Memorial Hospital. He was born in Lockport on December 21, 1945, the son of the late Edward and Anna G. Redner Wolters. He was a retired Custodian from the Wilson Central School District, retiring in 1994 after 27 years of service. He also was a custodian at the Wilson Post Office for a number of years. He was a resident of Briarwood Manor for eight years. He loved to color newsletters for the Briarwood residents and wouldn't miss his afternoon soap operas. He was an avid NYS Lottery player. He was predeceased by two brothers, Edward and John Wolters; and a sister, Mary Lort. He is survived by his step mother, Hester Wolters; sisters, Helen Bootes and Kelli Wolters Schaffer; and brother, Donald; step-sister of Susan Basile, Christine Austin and Kathy Schaeffer. Friends may call Sunday, January 4, 2009 from 1-5 PM at the Hamilton and Clark, Inc., Funeral Home, 270 Young Street, Wilson, where funeral services will follow at 5 PM with The Rev. Garry A. Seefeldt officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Wilson Fire Co. #1 or to Roswell Park Cancer Institute are gratefully accepted. Visit www.legacy.com/lockportjournal for on-line guest register. To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store. Published in Greater Niagara Newspapers from Dec. 31, 2008 to Jan. 2, 2009.

✞Mr. Gerald L. Wolter, Sr., age 74, of Shelby, NY, died on April 25, 2015 at the Medina Memorial Hospital. Mr. Wolter was born March 7, 1941 at Medina Memorial Hospital, a son of the late Lester H. and Kathryn (Gillmeister) Wolter. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Helen (Kalbfliesh) Wolter; children, Laura (late Marty) Abrams, Lisa (David) Smith, Susan (Anthony) Mirrione, Gerald L. Wolter, Jr.; grandchildren, Matthew, Martina and Kiana Abrams and Amanda and Deanna Smith; several sisters and brothers-in-law; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, George W. Wolter. There will be no calling hours. Services will be private. Memorials may be made to the Shelby Volunteer Fire Company or to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements are being handled by the Cooper Funeral Home, Medina. Share condolences at cooper funeral home medina.com. Published on April 27, 2015 UNION-SUN AND JOURNAL LOCKPORT. N. Y.

*** LOCKPORT, N. Y., UNION-SUN & JOURNAL, Thursday, January 31 , 1963 Army Pvt. George W. Wolter. whose wife Sharon, and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester H. Wolter, reside at 112 South Ave., Medina, has completed advanced individual training as a radar crewman at the Air Defense Center, Fort Bliss, Tex

✞Donna L. Wolter, entered into rest on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at the age of 74. Born March 23, 1948 in Medina, Donna was a daughter of the late Walter and Doris (Kams) Wodrich. She attended Medina schools and married George Wolter on October 18, 1965. She worked at Fisher-Price Toys and for BernzOmatic in Medina for many years. Donna also worked as a home healthcare aid. Donna enjoyed listening to country music. A kind and tender person, Donna loved her family dearly. Raising and caring for her children and grandchildren was the highlight of her life. They will miss her dearly.

In addition to her parents, Donna was predeceased by her husband, George Wolter in 1991; infant son, Michael Wolter in 1971; longtime companion, Purcil Buzard in 2017; and siblings, Earl, Leo and Raymond Wodrich.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Diane (late Thomas) Andrews of Virginia Beach, VA, William (Julie) Wolter of Medina, Steven (Megan) Wolter of Medina and Michele Golden of Virginia Beach, VA; grandchildren, O’Brian and Abigail Andrews, Mitchell (Emma) Wolter, Michael Hinkley, Andrew and Matthew Wolter, Elizabeth and Brianna Golden; great-grandchildren, Nathan and Evan Brabon and Rowan Tetrault; siblings, Shirley (Walker) Capstick and Gerald (late Beatrice) Wodrich; several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, July 21 from 1:00-3:00pm at Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina, with her funeral immediately to follow at 3pm. Interment will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. 

*** LOCKPORT, N. Y. UNION-SUN AND JOURNAL, Thursday, March 16, 1967 Pvt. Gary L. Wolter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold G. Wolter, 11057 W. Shelby Road, Medina, has completed advanced infantry training at Ft. Hood, Texas. 

✞W. Paul Fuller, 84, of Medina, NY, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at the Hospice Care Unit at Buffalo General Hospital following a brief battle with cancer. Born on April 2, 1939 in Shelby, NY, he was the son of the late E. Laverne and Dorothy Anne (Puff) Fuller. Paul was the youngest of six children and grew up on the family farm and sawmill on Shelby Basin Rd in Medina. He graduated from Medina High School in 1957 and served in the National Guard Unit in Medina for six years. In 1962 Paul married the late former Patricia M. Wolter and together they raised two sons in West Shelby. Paul worked at the Shelby Highway Department for nine years and lastly for Harrison Radiator until his retirement. He was a volunteer fireman for the Shelby Fire Company. Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing gardening, and camping. He was an avid Buffalo Bills and New York Yankee’s fan. Most of all, he loved his family and will be remembered as a loving, funny and dedicated Father, Brother, Husband, Uncle and Grandpa. Paul is survived by his two sons, Dan (Sue) Fuller, Kevin (Mary) Fuller, grandchildren, Zach, Joe, Grace, and Abby, two sisters, Dottie (Ed) Hellwig, Betty Menz, a brother-in-law, Gary (Shirley) Wolter and many nieces, nephews and faithful companion, Tuffy. Besides his parents, and wife, Paul is predeceased by his siblings, Bud (Doris) Fuller, Bob (Barb Allen) Fuller, Barb (Merle) Draper and a brother-in-law, Bill Menz. Relatives and friends may call from 10 AM-12PM on Saturday, June 10th, 2023 at the Bogan & Tuttle Funeral Home, 226 Pearl St. Medina, NY 14103 where a funeral service will be held at 12 Noon. Burial will be private for the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Paul’s name to the Shelby Volunteer Fire Company, 4695 S Gravel Rd, Medina, NY 14103 or to PAWS, 3371 Gaines Basin Rd, Albion, NY 14411.