*** buffalonews.com - By Staff, Feb 10, 2008 - Mr. and Mrs. C. James Larsen of Tonawanda celebrated their 50th anniversary with a family gathering in Athena's Family Restaurant, City of Tonawanda. Mr. Larsen and Kathryn Shaver were married Dec. 14, 1957, in Grace Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda. He is retired from Delphi, Lockport. The couple has two daughters and five grandchildren.

✞Buffalo News - Jan 31, 2018 - LARSEN - Charles "Jim" 83 years old, has been called to his heavenly home, January 15, 2018. Surviving are his wife, Katheryn of 60 years, and his 2 daughters, Debra and Lynda; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Memorial Service forth coming this Spring.

✞Andrew J. Grimaldi, age 82, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on October 25, 2022. Andrew loved classic cars and going to car shows. He was a drag racer in his younger days and loved watching the races in his later years. He was the Regional Director of the All-American Soap Box Derby. He enjoyed traveling and camping with his family. Andrew worked as a Master Plumber as Owner/Operator of A Grim Plumber Inc, and was a Plumbing Inspector and Chairman of the Plumbing Board for the City of Tonawanda. He also enjoyed his family corner store, Grimaldi’s Grove Street Deli. Andrew, along with his wife Mary Ann, was a Sunday School teacher for Immanuel Lutheran Church and for Saint Matthew Lutheran Church. He would help organize the Christmas pageants, and often played the part of Sammy (puppet) for the Sunday School and served as a Church Elder. Andrew truly loved his family, and above all else, he loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He is predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Jacolyn Grimaldi. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary Ann Grimaldi, and his children Tammy (Michael) Anczok, Thomas (Sherry) Grimaldi, Timothy Andrew Grimaldi, and Tiffany Grimaldi. Beloved Grandfather to Pamela (Michael) Sinatra, Michael (Courtney) Anczok, Elisabeth Anczok, Alexis Anczok, Andrew (Kelsey) Grimaldi, Stephanie Grimaldi, Thomas Grimaldi, and Nicholas Grimaldi. Also survived by his great-grandchild Charlie Anczok, his sister Gracemarie (Frank) LeBarge, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and Godchildren.

Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral service at Saint Matthew Lutheran Church, located at 875 Eggert Drive, in North Tonawanda, on Sunday October 30, beginning at 12PM. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to Saint Matthew Lutheran Church.

✞TONAWANDA Local man honors late wife with Christmas Lighting by: Chelsea Lovell Posted: Nov 23, 2022 / 12:35 PM EST https://www.wivb.com/ - Updated: Nov 25, 2022 / 10:40 AM EST TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Ron Murchie lost his wife due to COVID-19 a year ago in September. But now, he is honoring her with something she loved, Christmas lights! Murchie is going all out with the Licht & Murchie Family Christmas Lighting.

“53 years ago we bought this house…my wife, house and I. All those years, she always wanted to do lights outside…and now that she passed away, we wanted to…I wanted to keep doing it, because it meant so much to her,” said Murchie.

His home at 470 Fletcher Ave. in the City of Tonawanda will have thousands of lights and a food trailer selling fries and kettle corn. If weather permits, there will even be a petting zoo!

However, they are asking eventgoers for one thing.

“We are asking for a food donation. If you bring a canned good for the food local food pantry, will give free hot dogs, we have bottles of water, hot chocolate, homemade cutouts and chocolate chip cookies,” said Candace Licht, Ron Murchie’s daughter.

Something very special about this event is that Murchie’s entire family has been involved in helping, including his grandsons.

“I do all the setting up, stringing the lights. He does all the repairs, fixing the lights, make sure everything’s top notch,” said Jeremiah Murchie.

You may be wondering why repairs are needed. Murchie said, “Believe it or not, there’s so many of these things that are out here that he (Jeremiah) actually found in the garbage. He would bring them here. I’d take them inside and redo them, make them over again. So, if people come by and say, ‘I used to have one like that,’ I can say ‘It probably was that one.'”

For the whole family, the joy in this Christmas Lighting is honoring their wife, grandmother, and mother while bringing happiness to others.

Jeremiah says, “It’s definitely hard losing her (his gandmother). By doing this in honor of her, it definitely brings me joy as well. It means a lot to me.”

Police will be there closing off Fletcher Street to Morgan Street in the City of Tonawanda when the event starts at 7 p.m.

✞Sally L. Nabozny (nee Shaver) age 75, of North Tonawanda, May 26, 2021 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital after a lengthy illness. Sally was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling to Bonita Springs, Florida for the winter months. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Hilda (Jagow) Shaver. Beloved wife of David Nabozny. Mother of Lisa (Joseph) Insalaco, Lori (Darren) Wildt, Linda (Christopher) Scinta, and David (Sara) Nabozny Jr. Grandmother of Nicholas, Jacob, Joshua, Emily, Michael, Anna, and Andrew. Sister of Carol (Late Arnie) Bailey, Patty (Leon) Rawls, Kay (late James) Larson, Betty (William) Sitzman, Mary (Andrew) Grimaldi, Alice (Ronald) Murchie, Linda (late William) Coldicott. Daniel (Chuck Mansfield) Shaver, and Cindy Schuh. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda on Sunday from 12 Noon – 2:00 PM. Funeral services will be held privately. Interment in St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Condolences may be shared at frettholdfuneralhome.com

✞COLDICOTT, William H. | Obituaries | buffalonews.com - COLDICOTT - William H. Age 75 of North Tonawanda, April 28, 2017 in McAuley Residence after a brief illness. William was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and became a U.S. citizen at the age of 12. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church. He lived in Bonita Springs, Florida for the winter. Beloved husband of Linda (Shaver) Coldicott; dear father of Wendy Dickey, Cheryl Coldicott, William (Missy) Coldicott II and Robert (Ali) Coldicott; grandmother of Michael, Christina, Nicholas, Jordan, Jesse, Aria and Maisie; brother of Joan Loft, Audrey Beatty, Judy Meredith and the late Mary Galus and Carol Martin; uncle of many nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service on Tuesday at 7 PM at the FRETTHOLD FUNERAL HOME, 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda. If so desired, memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans. Guest register available at frettholdfuneralhome.com

✞Roberta Irene Jagow entered into eternal peace with her sisters at her side and her favorite music playing on February 12th, 2022.

She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ruth ( La Port) Jagow.  Also proceeded are her brothers David Jagow and Joseph Jagow (Mary).  Beloved sister of Julia Boczek (Bayside NY), Susan La Port (Lockport), Martha Ann Braunbach (David Wilczewski) Lockport, and younger brother Peter Jagow (Peoria, AZ).  Also survived by a Niece and Nephew Jeff and Julie Jagow and numerous friends.

Roberta (Bobbie) was a 1959 graduate of Newfane Central School and attended the Fashion Institute of America (NYC).  She retired from Thunderbird, the American Graduate School of International Business and Management in AZ.

Sun City Arizona had been her home for over 40 years. She enjoyed traveling, creating art, swimming, and walking. She was an avid storyteller.

Alzheimer's Disease brought her back home, she spent 6 years of quality time with sisters Susan and Martha. Roberta taught them patience, acceptance, and loving each other. Attending The Dale, Trinity Respite Program, and The Ralph Wilson Daycare brought her additional. joy. If you asked her if she knew where she was, her quick answer was, " I'm right here".

A special Thank you to Hospice who made her end days comfortable She will be missed by many.

*** LOCKPORT, N. Y., UNION-SUN AND JOURNAL, Thursday, September 7, 1972 - Marine Pvt. Joseph J. Jagow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Jagow of 3848 Lockport - Olcott Road, Lockport, has reported for duty at Marine Corps Air Station, New River, Jacksonville, N.C. 

***LOCKPORT, N. Y., UNION-SUN & JOURNAL, Monday, **** , 1963 VAUGHN—JAGOW Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jagow of 3848 Lockport - Olcott Road, announce the marriage of their daughter, Julia Minet, to Michael Joseph Vaughn of New York City, was solemnized Nov. 2, 1963 at the Christ Lutheran Church, Woodside, L.I. with the Rev. Jacob Leinninger officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn are residing at 185-10 Hillside Ave., Jamaica Estates, New York . 

✞Robert H. Braunbach Sr., 74, of Pendleton, a retired butcher, died Dec. 21, 2003, in Roswell Park Cancer Institute after a long illness. Born in Buffalo, he was a graduate of Seneca Vocational High School and was a lifelong resident of Western New York. He served in the Navy on the USS Dyess during the Korean War. Family members said he was proud to be the driver for Adm. Jerauld Wright, commander of the Atlantic Fleet. After the war, he worked for many years as a butcher. He was a district manager for Acme Markets and also was employed by other local grocery chains before retiring in 1982. In addition, he ran a deer-processing business for many years.

Braunbach was an Eagle Scout and taught archery to Boy Scout troops. He was a life member of the National Rifle Association and earned numerous marksmanship awards from the LaSalle Sportsmen's Club. He also was a member of the American Legion in Hinsdale and the Southern Poverty Law Center. For many years, he raised beagles and Samoyeds. His interests also included wildlife, woodcarving, building miniature ships, military history, wine-making, bird-watching and photography. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lockport.

Survivors include his wife of more than 25 years, Martha Ann "Marti" Jagow Braunbach; two sons, Robert H. Jr. of North Tonawanda and Jeffrey M. of Lockport; a brother, Henry E. Jr. of North Tonawanda; and three grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary's Church, 5 Saxton St., Lockport. Burial will be in Cold Spring Cemetery, Lockport.

*** LOCKPORT, N. Y., UNION-SUN & JOURNAL TUESDAY, December 31, 1963 - Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jagow and family of the Olcott Road left for Colorado on Friday

note- Thomas' obit states he moved to Colorado when he was 11, meaning 1958. In 1962, for Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jagow's 25th wedding anniversary party, "Mrs. Albert Jagow and the immediate family" attended, not Albert. So, Albert and Thomas were possibly in Denver before the rest of the family in 1963.