✞James T. Hoste passed away July 2, 2025.  Born May 23, 1944 in Lockport he was the son of Kenneth L. and Helen G. (Weber) Hoste.  James worked in production for Corson Manufacturing in Lockport and then worked for United Healthcare Products.  He was a band member of the Bergholtz German Band, the Lockport Community Band, and Barker Community Band. James is survived by his wife Judith (Bohnstadt) whom he married in 1978; his children Gregory Hoste, Tammy Hoste, Allen Hoste, and Cheryl May; grandchildren Christina (Christopher) Osborne, Jonathon (Sarah) Hoste, Allen John Hoste, Michael Hoste, and Tyler May; great grandchild Elijah Osborne; and sister Sharon Hoste. Relatives and friends are invited to visitation Monday, July 7th from 11 AM – 1 PM at Prudden And Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport where funeral services will immediately follow at 1 PM.  Interment will be in Pioneer Cemetery, Newstead, NY.  Visit pruddenandkandt.com

✞Charles "Joe" Bootes Jr. entered into rest August 25, 2023 at the Niagara Hospice house. Born June 25, 1956 in Lockport, he was the son Charles J and Helen Marie (Wolters) Bootes Sr. Bootes was a Nomad in the Kingsmen motorcycle club, also owned and operated his own garage.

Beloved father of Michelle Ward, Shannon (Jermaine) Kimmons, Jamie Bootes and the late Charles (Joseph) Bootes III and Tiffany Elizabeth Bootes. Cherished grandfather of Rhianna, Liandra, Samantha and Adelynn. Great grandfather of Carter, Kendall and Carson. Dear brother of George (Lorrey) Bootes, Deborah "Bubba" Bootes, Kathleen (Charles) Gabrielli, Tammy Weir, Jacqueline (Malcolm) Robertson and the late Kevin Bootes. Predeceased by fiance' Cathy Carpenter. Dear friend and club brother of Brian (Kathleen) Frank.

Friends may call on Wednesday August 30, 2023 from 3-7 at the Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home, 70 Niagara street, where the Funeral Service will be held at 7:00 pm. Memorials to Niagara Hospice would be appreciated by the family.

✞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.

✞Charles J. ‘Chaz’ Bootes III, 45, of the Town of Niagara, passed away on April 3, 2023 at Niagara Hospice House.  Born on July 3, 1977 in Lewiston, NY, he was the son of Charles J. Bootes, Jr. and Dora J. (nee Coder) (Edwin L.) Baker. Chaz graduated from LaSalle High School and enjoyed collecting dragons and cars and was an avid dog lover. In addition to his parents and step-father, Chaz is survived by a brother, Sean (Alexandra) Baker; step-sister, Laurie Anne (Charles) Harrington; grandmother, Geraldine (late James) Baker and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

All services are private.  Professional arrangements are under the care of the Goodlander family, OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007).  Share condolences at GOODLANDERCARES.com

✞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. 

✞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. (see branch page for an extra newspaper piece, Charles was a local promoter/fundraiser)

✞Edmund W. Knights, owned farm - MEDINA - Edmund W Knights, 84, of Knowlesville, died Sunday, April 18, at Medina Memorial Health Care Facility. Born Dec. 31, 1914 in the Town of Ridgeway, he was the son of William and Margaret (Waterfield) Knights. In 1938, he married Viola Morris, and the Knights were lifelong residents of the Knowlesville area. A farmer, Mr. Knights owned and operated Knights farm in Knowlesville since 1938. He was a member of Agway, American Stabilization Committee and was a former chairman of the Farm Bureau. He was an active member of the former Knowlesville Presbyterian Church and the Senior Citizens of Western Orleans, Inc., where he served as president for one term.

His first wife died on May 20, 1974. On Nov. 6, 1977, he married Mildred (Lindke) Pritchard. Mr. Knights loved to play cards and wintered in Florida. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Barbara Clark of Medina and Kathryn Knights of Buffalo; a son, Kenneth (Mary Lee) Knights of Knowlesville; a step-son, James (Janet) Pritchard of Medina, a step-daughter, Nancy (Sid) Riches of Medina; six grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; a sister, Alice (Roland) Martin of Shelby and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a brother, former New York State Assemblyman William C. Knights. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at the Cooper Funeral Home, 215 West Center St., Medina. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church, 203 West Center St., Medina. Interment will be in Mount Albion Cemetery.

✞LaVerne Avery Eick, 88, went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2016 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. Born April 7, 1928 to Avery and Helene (Schilling) Eick he was a loving husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa and godly man who served others and lived out his faith. He was predeceased in death by his parents, a sister, Ethel Eick Button of Dansville and on August 6, 2016, his loving wife of 68 years, Beatrice.

A 1946 graduate of Royalton-Hartland High School, LaVerne retired after years of being an active partner of LaVerne Eick and Sons Dairy Farm on Freeman Road, Medina. He and his wife met through the Walther League youth group at St. Michaels Lutheran Church in Wolcottsville and later became charter members of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Middleport. LaVerne was a member of the building committee of Holy Cross and served in various rolls through the years including President of the Congregation and Elder.

Together he and his wife enjoyed traveling to Virginia, Colorado and Oregon to visit family. They enjoyed extended travels to Florida after retirement and in 2002 made a special trip to Germany with the Middleport Community Choir, making lifelong friendships.

During his years of farming LaVerne enjoyed his positions on the Town of Shelby Assessment Review Board and as Director of Niagara Milk Cooperative and the Orleans County A.S.C.S. Committee.

He is survived by 5 children, William (Patricia) of Medina, Lee (Victoria) of Albany, Oregon, Patricia (Mike)Bielicki of Medina, Kenneth (Kelly) of Medina and Connie (Jeffrey) Holt of Montclair, Virginia. He was also blessed by 16 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call at the Cooper Funeral Home, Medina on Tuesday, December 20th from 4 to 8 PM. Funeral Service will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Middleport on Wednesday, December 21st with viewing from 10 -11 AM and the Service following at 11 AM. Burial will follow at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery in West Shelby.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 133 Telegraph Road, Middleport, New York. Cooper Funeral Home 

✞Shirley Elaine Lindke, age, 87, of Gasport, entered into rest on Sunday, July 29, 2017. Born June, 25, 1930 in Gasport, Shirley is the daughter of the late: Ray and Grace (Brigham) Gaskill.

Shirley was married to Robert Gustave Lindke on August 7, 1954. Robert died November 28, 2015. She was a lifelong active member of the Covenant United Church of Christ. Shirley enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was an avid Buffalo Sabres fan.

Surviving are her children: Douglas (Jacque) Lindke and Barbara Lindke. Grandmother of: Alexandra (Ian) and Matthew Lindke. Sister of the late: Stuart Gaskill. Sister-in-law of: Carol Hussey. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to attend visitation at the Sherrie-Bream Funeral Home, 4521 Main Street, Gasport on Tuesday, from 4-7 pm. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 11:00 am from Covenant United Church of Christ, 4449 Gasport Road, Gasport, NY. Interment will be Hartland Central Cemetery, Gasport, NY.

Memorials appreciated to the Covenant United Church of Christ. Please go to www.sherriebreamfuneralhome.com and leave a condolence for the family. 

✞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 

✞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.

✞Denise Marie (Davis) Withey, 51, passed away peacefully after a courageous fight for life surrounded by her loving family at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY, on Friday, February 27, 2015. Denise (Dee) was born on May 25, 1963, in Medina to Lowell and Eleanor (Schultz) Davis.

She graduated from Medina High School in 1981 and attended Niagara County Community College before becoming employed at Permanent Savings Bank in Lockport, NY for several years and was also a Mary Kay Sales Consultant. She married the love of her life Gary Withey on August 1, 1987. In January 1995 Gary and Denise purchased Fischer’s News Stand in Albion, NY where she worked alongside Gary until September 2005 when she accepted a position as Community Relations Specialist at The ARC of Orleans County where she continued to work until her passing.

Dee was active in 4-H during her youth and performed with the Medina Mustang Marching Band. She was active as a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, serving previously as a Sunday school teacher, a board member and on the Ladies Guild. She enjoyed music, dancing, NASCAR, reading crime novels, watching true crime shows and cooking shows and spending time with family and friends.

Denise is survived by her husband of 27 years, Gary; daughters, Allyson (Nick Fitch) Withey and Kelsie Withey; parents, Lowell and Eleanor Davis all of Medina, NY; sisters, Amy Davis of St. Petersburg, FL and Angie Davis of Holley, NY; niece and goddaughter, Melanie (AJ Gminski) Gemerek of Holley, NY; sister-in-law, Barbara Withey Williams of Sun City, FL; brother-in-laws, David Lonnen of Medina, NY; Carl (MaryBeth) Withey of Elbridge, NY; Mark (Debbie) Withey of Lakeland, FL; Kurt (Debbie) Withey of Albion, NY; Eric (Georgia) Withey of Spencerport, NY; aunts, Shirley Peters of Irondequoit, NY and Carol (Vincent) Meli of Silver Lake, NY; and many close dear friends.

Denise was pre-deceased by her sister Jennifer Davis-Lonnen in December 2010 and her aunt and god-mother Joyce Monell in September 2012 both of Medina, NY.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2015 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Albion Free Methodist Church, 25 South Platt Street, Albion, NY. A funeral service will be held at Albion Free Methodist Church on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Randy LeBaron officiating and will be followed by a ‘Celebration of Life’ service at the Elks Lodge at 428 W State Street, Albion, NY. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorial gifts in Denise’s name may be made to The ARC of Orleans County, 122 Caroline Street, Albion, NY 14411 or The National Kidney Foundation.

✞The good Lord took Ronald G. Schessl home on April 22, 2019. He was born on December 1, 1930 to Gregory and Anna Schessl. Ron was an Army Veteran and a master bird carver. He retired as an Oklahoma City Building Inspector. Ron is preceded in death by his wife Beverly Ann. He is survived by his three children: Gregory (Kathy) Schessl, Keith (Laura) Schessl, and Rosanne (Terry) Burris; three step-children: Brenda Wells, Cheri Sievenpiper, and Lori Gillan; 12 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 30, from 2-8pm. Funeral services will be 10:00am, Wednesday, May 1, at Baggerley Funeral Home with interment to follow at Gracelawn Cemetery.

✞THE JOURNAL-REGISTER MEDINA, NY. Thursday, July 24, 1997 WOLCOTTSVILLE — Richard A. Brauen, of Wolcottsville, died Tuesday, July 22, 1997. Mr. Brauen was born in the Town of Shelby on Feb. 4, 1922, a son of the late Alfred and Lillian (Haseley ) Brauen. Mr. Brauen served in the Army Air Corps during World War II as a radio operator. He retired from Georgia Pacific in Akron in 1984 after 42 years of service. Mr. Brauen was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, the Wolcottsville Volunteer Fire Company and the Wolcottsville Marching Band. He was predeceased by two brothers, Robert Brauen and Ralph Brauen. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marian (Weber) Brauen; two daughters, Marsha L. Brauen of Washington, D.C. and Karen M. (Richard) Shepard of Midland, Texas; brother, Raymond (Barbara) Brauen of Clarence; sister, Agnes Hinkley of Middleport; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday from 10-11 a.m. at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Wayne Renning officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to St. Michael's Lutheran Church or the Wolcottsville Volunteer Fire Company. Arrangements by the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home Inc., 38 State St., Middleport. 

✞Joyce Elaine Schultz Monell A resident of Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Medina, N.Y. was taken to the Lord on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 following a long illness and most recent battle with cancer.

Joyce was born February 27, 1945 in Lockport, NY daughter to the late Norman w. and Sylvia M. (Hendricks) Schultz.

She was a life-long resident of Medina, a graduate of the class of l963 and she was employed at Blissett's Specialty Store and she later worked as a secretary at Royalton-Hartland Central School.

She is survived by her former husband, James R. Monell.

Upon child-rearing Joyce was a stay at home mother to three loving children surviving are Thomas Monell of Medina, Kimberly Monell Schroeder of Medina, Kristine (Randy) Monell Vakiener of Florida and a special daughter-in-law Michele Stone Monell.

Joyce's grandchildren and great grandchildren were her pride and joy. Surviving include 8 grandchildren Lacy (William) Gray, Kevin (Brandi) Monell, Cory Monell, Anthony Monell, Michael T. Schroeder, Nicholas Schroeder, Kassidy Vakiener, Austin Vakiiener and four great grandchildren Logan Gray, Lex Gray, Liam Regling, Sophia Monell.

Joyce is survivied by a loving and caring sister Eleanor (Lowell) Davis including nieces, predeceased by niece Jennifer Davis Lonnen. Also surviving is one brother-in-law Jack (Sue) Monell including nephew and nieces. She was predeceased by father and mother-in-law Ronald and Eleanor Monell.

The family will receive friends and relatives during calling hours at the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St., Middleport on Friday, September 14, 2012 from 4PM to 7 PM. Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1212 West Avenue., Medina, NY with the Rev. Peter Lindemann officiating on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 11AM. Burial will be in Royalton Mt. Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or Hospice of Orleans County. Visit www.bateswallace.com to sign guest register.

✞Jennifer Sue Davis-Lonnen, 41, passed away peacefully after a courageous fight for life at Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital, Buffalo, NY, on Thursday, December 30, 2010 with her husband, family and friends by her side. Jen was born on September 19, 1969, in Lockport to Lowell and Eleanor (Schultz) Davis. She graduated from Medina High School in 1987, received her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Speech and Hearing Pathology from SUNY Buffalo and was a member of SUNY Buffalo Alumni. She was employed as a Speech Pathologist at Niagara County Speech and Hearing since 1994. She married David Lonnen on October 21, 1995.

She is survived by her husband and best friend, David; parents, Lowell and Eleanor Davis; sisters, Denise (Gary) Withey of Medina, NY, Amy (Dennis) Davis-Conrad of St. Petersburg, FL, Angela Davis of Holley, NY; in-laws, Donald Lonnen, Carol (Al Rowcliffe) Lonnen; sister-in-law, Deborah (Jeff) Grimes, all of Medina; nieces, Allyson and Kelsie Withey of Medina, Melanie Gemerek of Holley, Alexandrea and Victoria Grimes and nephew, Brandon Grimes of Medina; also, aunts, Joyce Monell of Medina, Shirley Peters of Irondequoit, NY and Carol (Vincent) Meli of Silver Lake, NY; and many close, dear friends.

Jen touched the lives and hearts of many through the years, especially her four year-old students. She loved her perennial garden, bird watching, feeding her coy fish in the pond, was an awesome cook and baker, the ultimate Organizer, and spent many nights watching sunsets with Dave on their deck in the quiet of their yard. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and more recently attended East Shelby Community Bible Church.

Jen prearranged to donate her body to SUNY Buffalo Medical Research Center for Multiple Sclerosis research. She had courageously fought her battle with MS for 23 Years. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 10:00 AM at the East Shelby Community Bible Church, 5278 East Shelby Road, Medina, NY with Pastor Erik Olsen officiating, and for her family and friends to share memories of Jen. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Upstate NY Chapter, 1650 South Avenue, Suite 100, Rochester, NY 14620 or East Shelby Fire Company.. Visit www.cooperfuneralhomemedina.com to share condolences. The Lockport Union-Sun & Journal Published on January 2, 2011

✞Roberta Pafk | Obituary | Lockport Union Sun Journal Tuesday, May 31, 2011 - Roberta J. Pafk, age 84, of Akron, New York, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at her residence. Born in Rushford, New York on February 12, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Hollis and Mae (Weaver) Sanders. Roberta attended school in Allentown and Short Track, New York. Mrs. Pafk worked for Kreher's Poultry Farms in Clarence, New York, on the packing line retiring after 40 years of employment. She then went onto work at the Akron Central School in the custodial department for several years, and also enjoyed spending quality time with her family and friends.. Roberta was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Wolcottsville, NY, where she served on the ladies aide committee. Mrs. Pafk enjoyed being a member of the Wolcottsville Senior Citizens and the Leisure Timers Senior Citizens of the Tonawanda Indian Reservation, Inc. She also was an avid gardener and especially proud of her flower beds. Roberta was the dear wife of the late Glenn H. Pafk, who passed away on June 7, 2009. Loving mother of Marvin (Bonnie) Pafk of Akron, Douglas (Marge) Pafk of Williamsville, Peggy (Thomas) Glasser of Pittsburgh PA, Dale (Mae) Pafk of Hawaii, and the late Wayne Pafk, mother in law of Alta Pafk of Texas; cherished grandmother of thirteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren; sister of Thera Horzempa of Elba, Arlin Sanders of Medina, Roger (Charlotte) Sanders of Medina, Ronald (Carol) Sanders of Medina, Gerald Sanders of Batavia, Linda Ashton of Albion and the late Roy, Jenny and Gary; also surviving are several nieces and nephews.. Family will receive friends on Thursday from 4-8 PM in the CHILDS FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 10 Eckerson Ave., Akron. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM in St. Michael's Lutheran Church, 6379 Wolcottsville Road, Akron. Rev. Bruce Donley pastor will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, W. Shelby. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorials in Roberta's memory be made to St. Michael's Church.. Visit www.childsfuneralhomeofakron.com.

✞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.

✞S. Isabelle Schultz (Bauer) (King), 100, of Middleport died Sept. 30, 2021 while at the Supportive Care of Orleans Martin Linsin Hospice Residence in Albion.  She was born April 16, 1921 in the Town of Hartland to James and Annie (Annable) Noble and was a life-long resident of this area. 

Isabelle was a 70-year member of the Middleport United Methodist Church where she chaired the Harvest Dinner for over 30 years.  She was an expert knitter, having taught knitting at the Niagara County Cooperative Extension for many years.  She shared that talent with the community by making countless premie caps, lap robes, hats and mittens for hospitals and charities over the years.  Isabelle was also a member of the Middleport and Johnson Creek Senior Citizen groups, as well as being a life member and volunteer driver for Tri Town Ambulance. 

Mrs. Schultz was predeceased by husbands: Emory Bauer, Robert King, Donald Schultz; daughter, Diane (Bauer) Grove; brothers: Walter, Donald and Frank Noble; and sisters: Lulla Timblin and Daryl Wobbes.  

She is survived by her children: Mary Ann Bauer, William (Mary Jane) Bauer, Susan Webber, Sharon Kusmierczak, Steven (Susan) King; sister, Betty Lockie; son-in-law, Ted Grove; 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great-grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.  

The family will receive friends at the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St., Middleport, Tue., Oct. 5 from 1-3 p.m. where her funeral service will be held following visitation at 3 p.m.  Private interment will be in Hartland Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: The Willows, 459 E. Oak Orchard St., Medina, NY 14103; Supportive Care of Orleans, P.O. Box 489, Albion, NY 14411; or the Middleport United Methodist Church, 9 Park Ave., Middleport, NY 14105.  

✞JACQUELYN LEE COX, daughter of the late Homer and Frances Thompson of Homer, Alaska, passed away April 10, 2006 at the age of 61. She is survived by her sister, Bonnie Stark; and two brothers, Robert and Charles Thompson. Per Jacquelyn's wishes, her final resting place will be in Homer, Alaska. Published by Houston Chronicle on Apr. 16, 2006

✞Sullivan County Democrat  May 7, 2002 Lucille S. Pantel Retired Teacher, 79 - Lucille Schalge Pantel of South Fallsburg, a retired home economics teacher, died Thursday, May 2, 2002, at the Seelig Division of the Catskill Regional Medical Center from complications due to cancer. She was 79 years of age.

The daughter of the late Dora and Albert Schalge, she was born September 24, 1922, on the family dairy farm in Akron, N.Y. She was the widow of Harold C. Pantel.

Mrs. Pantel was a graduate of State Teachers College in Buffalo and taught home economics in schools in Fallsburg and Ellenville. She attended Columbia Teachers College at Columbia University and received her master's degree in 1966.

Of the many honors she has received, Mrs. Pantel was named the RSVP 2001 Sullivan County Town of Fallsburg Senior of the Year. She was a past member of the Fallsburg Central School Board, a member of the Sullivan County Board of Cooperative Educational Services, a charter member and volunteer of the Fallsburg Reading Room, a member of the Town of Fallsburg Library, a member of the American Association of University Women and a charter member of the Town of Fallsburg Lioness Club.

Mrs. Pantel was also a member of the Town of Fallsburg Lions, a member of the Fallsburg PTA, a member of the New York State United Teachers Association and the American Federation of Teachers. She was a member of the Fallsburg-Woodbourne Chapter of Hadassah, the B'nai B'rith Women, the Calico Geese Quilters, the Sullivan County Historical Society, the Catskill Art Society and a member of the Phi Delta Kappa International.

She was also a member of the Jewish Women International, a Boy Scout leader and a den mother, a Fallsburg Little League coach, a volunteer of transportation for seniors, a County Fair Home Economics judge, a member of the Cornell Cooperative Extension and a founding board member of Sullivan County Head Start.

Renowned for her cooking and needlecraft skills, Mrs. Pantel particularly enjoyed preparing hearty meals for her large family and many friends. She was an avid traveler in the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and many foreign countries.

Mrs. Pantel is survived by four sons, A.J. Pantel and his wife, Karin, of Thompsonville, Ray S. Pantel of Greenville, Robert C. Pantel of Windsor, Vt., and Timothy S. Pantel and his wife, Robin, of South Fallsburg; ten grandchildren, Jason and his wife, Jennifer, of Rock Hill, Shannon of Alexandria, Va., Joshua of Bellvue, Wash., Zachary of Thompsonville, Alexa of Godeffroy, Braelin and Haddon of Windsor, Vt. and Jenna, Austin and Brendon of South Fallsburg; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Haddon C. Pantel. Funeral services were held Monday at the VanInwegen-Kenny Funeral Home in Monticello. Burial was made in the Workmen's Circle Cemetery in Glen Wild. Memorial contributions may be made to the Haddon Pantel Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 370, or to the Town of Fallsburg Library, both at South Fallsburg, N.Y. 12779.

✞ Charon L. Schalge September 2, 1938 - June 19, 2017 Chula Vista Charon L. Schalge of Chula Vista, beloved mother, grandmother, teacher and friend, age 78, died peacefully on June 19, 2017, after several months of struggling with an infection. Charon was born September 2, 1938, in San Diego, California, the daughter of the late Gordon and Charlene Burnes. She is survived by her daughter Heidi Borowski, son Troy Schalge, along with their spouses (Michael and Ellen respectively) and four grandchildren. A viewing will be held this Friday, June 23, 2017 4-7 pm at Community Mortuary, 855 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91911 and funeral service will be held at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 2602 Reo Dr., San Diego, CA 92139, Monday, June 26, 2017, 10 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Timothy Lutheran Church. Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Jun. 22, 2017.

✞MEDINA — The Rev. Wayne Jon Pafk, 54, of Canyon, Texas, died Friday, Aug. 10, 2001. Born Feb. 25, 1947 in Medina, he was the son of Glenn and Roberta Pafk. The Rev. Pafk began his studies to become a pastor at Concordia University at Ann Arbor. He went on to receive his masters of divinity in 1973 at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. His 28-year ministry began in Rockdale, Texas, and spanned across the state from Rockport to Lubbock. He was an avid volunteer for such groups as the Lion's Club, the American Cancer Society in Rockport, Hospice Amarillo. He also served on the school improvement committee in Lago Vista. At the time of his death, the Rev. Pafk was serving Shepherd King Lutheran Church in Lubbock. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Alta Pafk; a daughter, Heather Pafk, of Round Rock; a son, Jon (Michelle) Pafk, of Austin; his parents, Glenn and Roberta Pafk, of Akron; three brothers, Marvin Pafk, of Akron, Doug Pafk, of Medina, and Dale Pafk, of Honolulu, Hawaii; and a sister, Peggy Glasser, of Bethel Park, Pa. There were no calling hours. Services were Monday, Aug. 13, 2001 at Triumphant Love Lutheran Church. Memorial services will be Aug. 15, 2001 at Shepherd King Lutheran Church in Lubbock, and at 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, 2001 at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville. The Rev. Edward Meyer will officiate in Wolcottsville. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, West Shelby. Memorial contributions may be made to Shepherd King Lutheran Church, 2122 18th St., Lubbock, Texas, 79401, or to Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Road, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78759. 

✞WOLCOTTSVILLE Kenneth L. Hoste, 53, of 6566 Wolcottsville Road, Akron, died unexpectedly Tuesday night at Lockport Memorial Hospital, after, being stricken with a heart attack while working at bingo at Wolcottsville Fire Co. hall. Born March 14, 1921 at Clarence, he was a son of Mrs. Anna Harch Hoste and the late John Hoste. For many years he had been employed as a supervisor at the National Gypsum Co. at Akron. He was a member of First Baptist Church at Clarence and Wolcottsville Volunteer Fire Co.

Surviving, besides his. mother, are his widow, the former Helen Weber; a son, James Hoste of Lockport and a daughter, Sharon, at home; a brother and sister, Alton Hoste of Lockport and Mrs. Herbert (Hazel) Chilcott of Clarence; also three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at their convenience at the Bernhardt Funeral Home, 130 Main St., Akron, where services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow, with the Rev. John Mair officiating. The family will be present from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Burial will be in Eldred (Pioneer) Cemetery, Akron.

✞Schalge, Katherine M. Loveland, CO: Suddenly, age 84, on December 12, 2008 at her home in Loveland, CO. She is a former resident of Greece, NY. She was predeceased by her parents, Harry and Dorothy Koch Peters and husband, Fay W Schalge. Survived by her sons, Gary (Donna) and Eugene (Dorothy), grandchildren Jennifer (Cory) Reeve, Garett (Rachel) and Bryan Schalge, 7 great-grandchildren, several nieces & nephews and many close friends.

A Memorial Service will be held to celebrate her life on Sunday, February 15, 2009, at 2:00 PM at Hilton Baptist Church, 50 Lake Ave, Hilton, NY. Private interment was held in CO in December. Published in Rochester Democrat And Chronicle from Feb. 8 to Feb. 9, 2009. 

✞Buffalo News Jul 9, 1996 - Eleanor E. Weber, 74, a charter member of the Auxiliary of Wolcottsville Volunteer Fire Company, died Saturday (July 6, 1996) in Millard Fillmore Hospital, Buffalo. A native of the Town of Alabama, the former Eleanor E. Dennis was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church. Surviving are her husband of 55 years, Elton; two daughters, Barbara Rehwaldt and Sandra David; a brother, Arthur Dennis of Oakfield; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services were held today in Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, Middleport. Burial was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, West Shelby.

✞Anchorage Daily News April 9, 1997 Longtime Alaska resident Homer S. Thompson, 77, died April 3, 1997, at South Peninsula Hospital in Homer. A memorial service was at Faith Lutheran Church in Homer. The Rev. Dennis J. Neels officiated.

Mr. Thompson was born Sept. 3, 1919, in Buffalo, N.Y. He was raised in Buffalo and Los Angeles. Mr. Thompson was a graduate of John Marshall High School in Los Angeles and the Frank Wiggins Trade School. Mr. Thompson served 11 years with the Army Air Force and the U.S. Air Force at various locations, including six years of service in Alaska. Mr. Thompson came to Alaska in 1946 while in the military. He resigned from the Air Force to come back to Alaska after part of a year's service outside Alaska. He and his family moved to Homer in 1953. His initial employment was as manager for the local government, where he served for seven years. Subsequently, he was the first Realtor in Homer and was an officer of the State Association of Realtors. His family wrote: ''Homer was a loner in most of his endeavors to bring benefits to the community of Homer. He was a charter member of the Homer Elks Lodge, and founder of the Homer Winter Carnival and Homer Society of Natural History. He also served as an officer in the Homer Fair Association and the Democratic precinct and was probably best-known for his unceasing efforts to build the Bradley Lake hydroelectric project. Friends estimate that in the course of his years in Homer, he managed almost single-handedly to obtain close to $500 million in government appropriations for public works projects in Homer.''

He is survived by his wife, Frances of Homer; daughters, Jacquelyn Cox and Bonnie Marie Stark; sons, Robert T. Thompson and Charles R.S. Thompson; and a grandchild, Andrew Thompson. Donations may be made to the Elks National Foundation, c/o Homer Elks Lodge 2127, 215 W. Jenny Lane, Homer 99603 or to any other organization of the donor's choice. Funeral arrangements were made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel. copied from FindaGrave.com

✞Evelyn May Schalge, 87, of Alma [Michigan], passed away Thursday, June 3, 2004 at Gratiot Community Hospital. She was born Jan. 31, 1917 in Jones, the daughter of Clarence and Florabelle Timm. She graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1933 and attended Battle Creek Nursing School. She graduated in 1938 from Minneapolis School of Medicine with a degree in Medical Technology. She married Glenn Schalge on Sept. 26, 1942 in Constantine. She worked for hospitals in Chicago and Jackson, and retired from Mt. Sanai Hospital in Livonia. In 1983 she and her husband retired to Stanton and after her husband's death moved to Alma in 1997. She also wintered in Lake Worth, Fla. for many years. Evelyn was a member of the First Baptist Church in Alma and a member of the Society of Registered Medical Technologists.

✞THE BATAVIA DAILY NEWS — Friday Jan 19, 1979 - John H. Pafk, 81, of 12740 Koepsel Rd , Akron, a former assessor in the town of Alabama, died at 7:02 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 18, 1979) at Genesee Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since Dec 18. A farm operator in Alabama until 1965, when he moved to Akron, Mr. Pafk was born in the town of Alabama, July 25, 1897, a son of Fred and Augusta Backman Pafk. He was a member of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville, the Lutheran laymen’s League, and Akron and Wolcottsville Golden Agers, and a charter member of Dairymen’s League. Surviving are his wife, Mabel Pafk; two sons, Kenneth J. and Glenn H., both of Akron; nine grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; nieces and nephews Friends may call at the Bates Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, Inc., 38 State St., Middleport, from 7 to 9 tonight, and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, and at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday. Services will be at the church at 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. William Dallmann, officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, West Shelby. Memorials may be made to the church building fund .

✞WEBER-Banna (nee Hunt) Of Akron, NY, entered into rest July 6, 2007; wife of the late Laverne "Shorty" Weber; loving mother of Bonnie (Marvin) Pafk; proud grandmother of 5 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; sister in law of Dorothy Hunt, Vivian Hunt and Marion Brown; several nieces and nephews; sister of the late Hassel, George G., Gayle P., Laruth, Edward W., Thomas J. Hunt and Mary Sue Porter. Funeral Services Monday 11 AM, CHILDS FUNERAL HOME, 10 Eckerson Ave., Akron. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 4-8 PM. Burial Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Memorials to the Akron Newstead Senior Citizens or the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Middleport. Published by Buffalo News on Jul. 7, 2007.

✞LOCKPORT, N. Y. UNION-SUN AND JOURNAL MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1972 - Services Tomorrow for Crash Victim - MEDINA —Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred R. Wolter will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow from Trinity Lutheran Church here, with the Rev. Wilbur Lottes officiating. Mrs. Wolter, 49, of W. Shelby Road was killed Friday night when the car she was driving ran into a section of road sparsely covered by slush according to Orleans County Sheriff's deputies, the car apparently left the west side of  Rt. 63 and struck a tree against the driver's side. Mrs. Wolter was dead on arrival at Medina Memorial Hospital. She was employed at G. C. Murphy Co. variety store here, and was going home from work when the accident occurred. Born Aug. 18, 1923 at Gasport, she was a daughter of Edward and Jennie (Smith) Wollenberg. Mrs. Wolter was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and its Service Guild, and the Monday Night Bowling League. Surviving are her husband, Harold; a daughter and son, Mrs. W. Paul (Patricia ) Fuller of Medina and Gary Lee Wolter of Middleport, five grandsons; two sisters and a brother, Mrs. Pearl Marcks of Niagara Falls, Gladys Powley of Lockport Raymond Wollenberg of Middleport; also several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Barnes - Tuttle Funeral Home, 226 Pearl St., Medina, and from 1 to 2 p.m. tomorrow at the church. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, West Shelby. The family would appreciate memorials to the Scholarship Fund of Trinity Lutheran Church. 

✞THE BATAVIA DAILY NEWS-Thursday, November 15, 1973 - Albert John Schalge AKRON — Albert John Schalge, 81, of 6794 Cedar St, died at 8:35 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 14, 1973) at Genesee Memorial Hospital in Batavia, where he had been a patient since Monday. A farm operator, Mr, Schalge was born at Wolcottsville, Jan. 18, 1892, a son of William and Minnie Wolters Schalge. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Middleport. Surviving are his wife, Dora Kleinhans Schalge; three sons, Glen of Livonia, Mich., Fay of Rochester and Philip of California; a daughter, Mrs. Harold (Lucille) Pantell of South Fallsburg; ten grandchildren; four great grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Walter (Anna) Hellert and Mrs. Alice Cady, both of Akron and Mrs. Mabel Zelms of Irving, Tex. He was the father of the late Ray Schalge and a brother of the late William Schalge Jr., Alvin Schalge, Mrs. Augusta Wakemann and Mrs. Ida Tesnow Friends may call at the Ross. Funeral Home, 32 John St., from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Friday. Services will be at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Gerald Grimm, pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Middleport, officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church. 

✞Marjorie Rueckwald | Obituary | Lockport Union Sun Journal - Published on November 29, 2013 - Marjorie Pafk Rueckwald, formerly of Akron, NY, passed away early Thursday morning, November 28, 2013, at the Medina Memorial Healthcare Center.. Mrs. Rueckwald was born in Lyndonville, NY on August 2, 1920, daughter of the late Roy and Adah (Johnson) Jesson and she lived in Akron most of her life. She was employed as a teacher for the Akron Central Schools, retiring after several years of service.. She wintered in Florida for several years and had lived in Middleport since 2004.. She was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Wolcottsville, NY and she had a deep faith in God.. Mrs. Rueckwald enjoyed her family and also flower gardening.. She was predeceased by her first husband, Kenneth Pafk in 1983, and her second husband, Martin Rueckwald in 1997; and a son-in-law, William Franz.. She is survived by four daughters, Beverly Franz of Utica, Marcia (Joseph) Rebrovich of Texas, Deborah (Thomas) Arlington of Middleport, and Vicki Pafk of Texas; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three stepchildren, Joan (David) Mustard of Lancaster, Donna (Donald) Aldred of Fairport, and Paul Rueckwald of New York City.. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM at the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St., Middleport. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 AM at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville, NY, with the Rev. Bruce Donley officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Memorials to St. Michael's Lutheran Church would be appreciated by the family.. Visit www.bateswallace.com to sign guest register.

✞THE JOURNAL-REGISTER Medina, N.Y. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1988 - Edna G. Wolter, 73, of 6626 Atrio Terrace, New Port Richey, Fla. died Tuesday morning at H.C.A. New Port Richey Hospital. Formerly of Church Street, Medina, Mrs. Wolter was born Sept. 13, 1914, daughter of the late Benjamin and Rena Cook. She had lived most of her life in Medina until moving to Florida in 1984. Mrs. Wolter was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Medina, and was retired from Fisher-Price Toys. Her husband, Raymon "Red" Wolter died July 8, 1981. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Wolter of Rochester, Mrs. Thomas (Jane) Lawson of New Port Richey, Fla.; two grandchildren, Shawn and Faith Strobele, both of New Port Richey; and a brother-in-law, Harold Wolter of Medina. Friends may call Friday (2-4, 7-9) at the Barnes-Tuttle Inc. Funeral Home, 226 Pearl St., where a funeral service will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. The Rev. Gene Ott of Trinity Lutheran Church will officiate and burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, West Shelby. Memorial gifts may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church of Medina. 

✞LOCKPORT, N. Y., UNION-SUN AND JOURNAL, Monday, June 5, 1961- E. R. Weber Died At Wolcottsville, Retired Builder MIDDLEPORT - A retired contractor, Elmer R. Weber, 71, died Monday (June 5, 1961) at his home in Wolcottsville. He was born Nov. 20, 1884, in Greenville, Mich., the son of Christian and Hannah Clement Weber. A resident of Wolcottsville for 27 years. Mr. Weber, retired from the contracting business about nine years ago due to ill health. He had previously been a farmer. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Rose Koepsel Weber; two sons, Elton Weber and LaVerne Weber; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Hoste and Mrs Marian Brauen, all of Wolcottsville, a sister. Mrs. Mary Mitts, Detroit, Mich.; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at the Wallace and Heath Funeral Home, Inc. Middleport, where funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 with the Rev. Hllbert Huth officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, West Shelby 

✞MEDINA — Mrs. Sylvia M. Schultz, 93, of Medina passed away Saturday (Jan. 2, 2010) at the Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Medina. Mrs. Schultz was born in the town of Royalton May 3, 1916, a daughter of the late Fred and Emma (Seymor) Handrich. She was employed at Harrison Radiator for five years, White Brothers Rose Corp. for 10 years and Fisher Price for nearly 10 years, retiring in 1980.

She lived in the Medina area for more than 50 years. She and her late husband Norman W. Schultz were married Sept. 16, 1939, at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville. Norman died in December 1978.

She is survived by two daughters Eleanor ( Lowell) Davis and Joyce Monell both of Medina. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Denise (Gary ) Withey, Medina; Amy (Dennis) Conrad, St. Petersbury, Fla..; Jennifer (David) Lonnen of Medina; Angela Davis of Holley; Thomas (Michele) Monell of Medina; Kimberley Schroeder of Medina and Kristine (Randy) Vakiener of Haines City, Fla. Also surviving are great-grandchildren, Allison & Kelsey Withey, Medina; Melanie Gemerick of Holley; Lacy (Loren) Gray, Texas; Kevin, Cory and Anthony Monell of Medina; two great-great-grandchildren, Logan and Lex Gray of Texas.

Also surviving are two sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law, Beatrice (Lavern) Eick and the late Donald (Isabelle) Schultz and many nieces and nephews. She is also predeceased by two brothers Albert (Ida) Hendrick and Lester (Alice) Hendricks.

She loved to be with her family and friends and loved the holidays. She was a member of Fisher Price Retirees Club, Senior Citizens of Medina and an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Ladies Guild and Altar Guild.

Friends and relatives may call from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St., Middleport. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1212 West Ave., Medina with the Rev. Peter Lindemann officiating. Burial will be in Royalton Mount Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church or the Senior Citizens of Medina, NY would be appreciated. Visit www.bates,wallace.com to sign guest register.

✞The Orlando Sentinel Orlando, Florida Tue, Jan 30, 1996 CATHERINE M. HOWARD COLBY, 88, 4516 S. Shore Road, Orlando, died Monday, Jan. 29. Mrs. Colby was a bookkeeper and secretary for a bank. Born in Worcester, Mass., she moved to Central Florida in 1960. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Orlando. Survivors: daughters, Jane Gross, Catherine Zielbauer-Woods, both of Orlando. Pine Castle Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Orlando.

note- The 2 women in Catherine's obit mistakenly identified as her daughters were instead her nieces, her sister Helen Zielbauer's children.

✞Hester Held Wolters, 95, of Wilson, died Monday, March 25, 2019 at Niagara Hospice. She was born on October 22, 1923 to the late Edgar and Ada Held in Wilson, New York. Hester is survived by her daughters, Kathleen (Keith) Schaeffer, Christine Austin, Susan (Anthony) Basile, Kelli Schaffer (Lee Heil), Kim Yeoh (Jason Hamilton); her brother, Charles (Shirley) Held; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husbands, Gordon Jones, James McGraw, Edward Wolters; and three brothers. Relatives and friends may call Saturday, March 30 from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at Hamilton & Clark Funeral Home in Wilson where funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 31 at 11 AM. Published on March 27, 2019 Lockport Union Sun Journal

✞Ellen Drier Kleinhans, 86, of 327 High St., Lockport, a former factory worker, Tuesday, March 26, 1985 at Inter-Community Memorial Hospital at Newfane. Born June 18, 1898, in Pendleton, she was the daughter of Fred and Martha Herbst Drier. Her husband, John W. Kleinhans, died Oct. 18, 1969. They were married July 21, 1925 in Buffalo. She was a weaver for the former Lockport Textile for 15 years. She moved to Lockport in 1972 from Newfane. She was a member of the First English Lutheran Church of Lockport. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Luin (Edna) Platt of Newfane; five nieces and four nephews; and four nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends may call tomorrow from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Kenneth H. Sherrie Funeral Home, 6139 East Ave., Newfane. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Rudy Roder officiating. Burial will be in Cold Spring Cemetery.

✞Kathryn H. Wolter, of Medina, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003) in Orchard Manor Nursing Home. She was 84. Born Kathryn Gillmeister in Buffalo, she was a graduate of Medina High School. She was employed by Fisher-Price in the molding department, retiring in the early 1980s. Mrs. Wolter was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and Court Santa Maria 295, Catholic Daughters of the Americas. She enjoyed boating, bowling and snowmobiling. Surviving are a son, Gerald of Medina, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary's Church, West Avenue and Eagle Street. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, West Shelby.

✞D. E. Schultz Dies; Employed At Falls Plant - MIDDLEPORT David E. Schultz, 23, of 5753 Royalton Road, Gasport [built 1945], died Monday, (Nov. 18, 1964) at Lockport Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for 10 days. He had been employed as a laboratory technician at Carborundum Co., Niagara Falls, until his illness a few months ago. Born August 21, 1941 in Lockport, he was the son of Donald F. and Doris Campbell Schultz. He was a graduate of Royalton- Hartland Central School and Erie County Technical Institute of Buffalo. He was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville. Besides his parents, he is survived by a sister and brother, Donna and Richard, both at home, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Bailey of Newfane. Friends may call this evening from 7 to 9 and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at Wallace & Heath Funeral Home Inc., Middleport, and Thursday from 1 to 2 at St. Michael's Church where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. Hilbert Huth will officiate. Burial will be in Royalton Mountain Ridge Cemetery.

✞LOCKPORT. N. Y., UNION-SUN & JOURNAL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1953 WOLTER—William F. Wolter, aged 69, of West Shelby Road, Medina, passed away suddenly Wednesday evening, Dec. 16, 1953, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Flora (nee Koepsel), four sons, Edward of Lockport, Lester, Raymond and Harold, all of Medina, one brother, Adolph of Lockport, one sister, Mrs. Harriett Delaney, of Kenmore; also 12 grand children. Friends may call Thursday and Friday from 2 to 4:30 and 7 to 9 at the Wallace and Heath Funeral Home, Middleport, where funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. R. E. Malte officiating. Burial In Royalton Mt. Ridge Cemetery. 

✞BUFFALO COURIER-EXPRESS. Thursday. August 25, 1977 - KIDDER - Carlton H. of Alden, NY. August 24, 1977; husband of the late Verna (nee Fisler); father of Mrs. Beverly (Ronald) Schessl; surviving are three grandchildren; brother of the late Vernon Kidder. Friends may call at the Charles Meyer Funeral Home, 13228 Broadway, Aden, N.Y.. from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Funeral service from the Town Line Lutheran Church, Saturday morning at 11:00. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the Heart Fund.

✞THE BATAVIA DAILY NEWS Tuesday. January 30, 1962 - Mrs. Edward Zimmerman AKRON — Mrs. Ida Zimmerman- formerly of Akron- died Sunday (Jan 28, 1962) at a nursing home in North Tonawanda where she had been a patient four years. Mrs. Zimmerman was the widow of Edward Zimmerman. They formerly operated a confectionery store here for many years. Mrs. Zimmerman was a native of Wolcottsville where she was born June 5, 1868. She had been a resident of Akron 65 years. She was a member of Erma Chapter 280, Order of Eastern Star, whose members conducted memorial services at the Bernhardt Funeral Home Monday night. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. John Fisler of Alden and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 2:30 pm. Wednesday at the Bernhardt Funeral Home with the Rev. W. Howard Ward, pastor of St John's Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Lawn Cemetery, Akron.

✞LOCKPORT. N. Y., UNION-SUN A JOURNAL, Wednesday, July 26, 1961 Fred Koetsl [sic], 76, Akron Farmer, Dies AKRON — After a long illness, Fred J. Koetsl [sic], 76, of the Koetsl Rd. Akron, died Tuesday, (July 25, 1961) at the Poler Nursing Home in Medina.  Born in the Town of Newstead, Jan. 19, 1885, Mr. Koetsl [sic] was the son of F. Henry Koetsl [sic] and M. Malvine Kleinhans Koetsl [sic]. He was a farmer most of his life, although he spent 10 years as an employee of the National Gymsum Co. of Akron. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. William Wolters of Middleport; Mrs. Elmer Weber and Mrs. John Pafk of Wolcottsville; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Ross Funeral Home, 32 John St., Akron, from 2 to 5 in the afternoon and 7 to 9 in the evening until noon Friday, when the body will lie in state at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville, from 1:30 to 2:30 in the afternoon. Funeral services will be held at the church at 2:30 Friday afternoon. Burial will be in Wolcottsville Cemetery. 

✞LOCKPORT, N. Y UNION SUN AND JOURNAL, THURSDAY, September 3, 1942 Church Rites Set For Wolcottsville Woman MIDDLEPORT—Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Kleinhans, 75, wife of Herman F. Kleinhans, who died Tuesday In her home In Wolcottsville after a short illness will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow at the residence, and at 2:30 at St. Michaels Lutheran Church, Wolcottsvllle. Burial will be in St Michael's Cemetery, with the Rev. Fred Schleef officiating. Besides her husband, she is survived by three stepchildren, John Kleinhans, Lockport; Mrs. Bert Schalge, Akron, and Mrs. Robert Thompson, Hollywood, Cal., and several nieces in Medina.

✞THE DAILY NEWS, BATAVIA, N.Y., MONDAY EVENING JULY 1, 1935 - Henry Koepsel Akron, July 1—Henry Koepsel of the Koepsel road died Saturday at his home after being in poor health for some time. He was born at Wolcottsville on September 6, 1857. Mr. Koepsel is survived by his wife, Melvina Kleinhan [sic]; a son, Fred of Akron; four daughters, Mrs. William Walters [sic] of Middleport, Mrs. Elmer Weber of Akron, Mrs. John Shultz of Gasport, and Mrs. John Raft [sic] of Basom; 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr Koepsel will be held at his late home at at 2:30 o'clock at St. Michael's Church at Wolcottsville. Burial will be at that place.

✞LOCKPORT, N. Y., UNION-SUN & JOURNAL, Friday, August 11, 1961- MIDDLEPORT - A retired employee of Harrison Radiator Division, General Motors Corp., John F. Schultz, 79, of Telegraph Rd., Reynales Basin, died Thursday evening (Aug. 10, 1961), at the Medina Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for five days. Born in Wolcottsville, Nov. 20, 1881, he was the son of William and Bertha Wehling Schultz. Mr. Schultz was a member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Middleport. Widower of Vinnie Koetsel [sic] Schultz, who died in 1943, Mr. Schultz, is survived by a daughter, Mrs. La Verne Eick of Medina; two sons, Norman of Medina and Donald of Gasport; ten grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. John Rosenthal of Clarence; Mrs. John Eick of Middleport; and Miss Minnie Schultz of Lockport; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call today and tomorrow from 3 to 5 in the afternoon and from 7 to 9 in the evening at the Wallace and Heath Funeral Home, Inc., Middleport, and Sunday from 1 to 2:30 in the afternoon at Holy Cross Lutheran Church where funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:30. The Rev 0tto Strothmann will officiate. Burial will be in Royalton Mountain Ridge Cemetery. 

✞LOCKPORT, N. Y., UNION-SUN A JOURNAL, Monday, April 18, 1960 M1DDLEPORT - Mrs. Dena Tiefel Kleinhans, 93, a lifelong resident of the Town of Royalton, died Saturday (April 16, 1960) in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Earl Schad, 9450 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Mrs. Kleinhans had been in ill health for some time. The widow of August Kleinhans, she was born on Aug. 19, 1866, daughter of the late George and Sophia Rames Tiefel of Wolcottsville. Mrs. Kleinhans was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville, and for 12 years served as secretary of its Ladies' Aid Society.

Other survivors include two sons, Fred W. Tiefel and Roy Raduns, both of the Town of Royalton; a daughter, Mrs. Herbert Faskel of Medina, grandson and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the home of Earl Schad, where services will be held at 2 tomorrow afternoon. At 2:28 services will be conducted by the Rev. Herman Ewald in Trinity Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville. Burial will be in Trinity Cemetery, Wolcottsville.

✞MIDDLEPORT-Albert C. Retchless, 69, of Tupper Lake, formerly of here, died Sunday. Born May 15, 1907 in the Town of Royalton, he was the son of Charles and Matilda Wittkop Retchless. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the European Theater with the Army. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Sylvia Westcott, of here, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call from 7-9 p. m., Tuesday, at the Wallace and Heath Funeral Walla Home, Inc., here, where services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, with the Rev. Sydney Mayell officiating. Burial will be in Royalton Mountain Ridge Cemetery.

✞THE DAILY NEWS, BATAVIA, N. Y., FRIDAY EVENING, JAN. 18, 1952 - Leonard D. Wilson Akron—Leonard D. Wilson, 82, of 7 Park View Dr, died Thursday (Jan. 17, 1952) in a Buffalo hospital. He had been ill tor some time. He was born in the town of Royalton on Dec. 3, 1889. His late wife was the former Lena Kleinhans. The funeral will be at 2 p. m Sunday at the Bernhardt Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cold Springs Cemetery, Lockport 

✞LOCKPORT (N. Y.) UNION-SUN AND JOURNAL, FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 1964 Gustave Lindke Dies; Royalton Dairy Farmer - A Town of Royalton dairy farmer, Gustave Lindke, 71, of Hellert Road, died unexpectedly of a heart attack Thursday (Aug 27, 1964) at his home. He was born June 27, 1893 in Royalton, a son of Minnie Schubel and William Lindke. A resident of Hellert Road for 36 years, Mr, Lindke raised grain and cows. On Nov. 9 1938 he marred Doris Buehring [second wife]. The couple celebrated their silver wedding anniversary last year. Mr Lindke was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville. Surving besides his widow are a son, Robert G. Lindke of Gasport, a daughter, Mrs Mildred Pritchard of Lyndonville; a stepson, Earl D. Wagner of Middleport, three step daughters, Mrs. Janette Biaselli of Medina, Mrs Edith Lewis of Newfane and Mrs. Frances Gladow of Middleport; 11 grandchildren, four great - grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Bernhardt Funeral Home, 130 Main St., Akron. A funeral service will be held at 2 pm. Sunday at St Michael's Church. Burial will be in St. Michael's Lutheran Cemetery.

✞LOCKPORT, N. Y UNION SUN AND JOURNAL, Monday Evening, March 17, 1919 - Mrs. Mary Kleinhans, 79 years old of Wolcottsville, widow of the late August Kleinhans, died at her home Saturday night. Funeral will be held from the residence Tuesday at 2 p. m. Interment at Wolcottsville cemetery. She is survived by five daughters and two sons, Mrs. Herman Koepsel, Mrs. E. S. Zimmerman, Mrs. L. E. Wilson, Mrs. Chas. E. Howard. Mrs. John Fisher, Herman and August Kleinhans.

note- Curiously, August and his apparent sister-in-law Ernestine Kleinhans, Frederick's widow, died only eight (8) days apart, 20 Aug and 28 Aug 1899.

✞LOCKPORT UNION-SUN AND JOURNAL-FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 21, 1919 - KLUTTS CORNERS. March 21— The funeral services of the late Mrs. Mary Kleinhans which were held by the Rev. F. Schleef at the White Church at Wolcottsville Monday afternoon was largely attended. Quite a few from this neighborhood went to see the last remains of the dear old mother who within ten days reached her 80th birthday. She will be missed very much by her children and also by her many friends.