U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
DAVID M. BOGLE
WELLSVILLE - David M. Bogle, 80, of 50 Scott Avenue, died Friday (March 24, 2003) at home.
He was born May 24, 1922 in Tyler, PA., a son of Howard Bogle and Sarah Lewis Bogle.
He was married November 6, 1948, in WeIlsville to Ida May Marsh who predeceased him on January 25, 1980.
David was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving from 1941 to 1947. During his service he was awarded the American Defense Medal, the American Area Medal, World War II Victory medal, the Asiatic Pacific Area Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was a life member of the VFW Post 2530, in Wellsville, where he was Past Commander and for many years was the Chaplain. He was a member of the American Legion Post 702, of Wellsville. He was a member of the Lutheran Brotherhood and a life member of the NRA.
He retired in 1974 from G.E. Air Preheater.
He was a Little League Baseball umpire, and when his health was good he enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Survivors include, three daughters, Leisha (Craig) Smith of Wellsville, Amelia (Leonard) Abbey of Hollyhill, Fl., Bonnie (Ted) Knight of Perry, three sons, Harold (Sheila) Bogle of Chittenango, Thomas Bogle of Buffalo, Daniel (June) Miller of Fillmore, ten grandchildren and three great granddaughters, a brother Thomas (Jerri) Bogle of Wellsville, a sister Loretta Miller of Perry and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by three brothers, Edward, Charles and James Bogle and three children Florence, Brian and William Bogle.
Friends called Saturday, March 22, 2003 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. A funeral service with full military honors followed at 1 p.m. in the funeral home. The Reverend Ralph Eastlack officiated. There was Full Military Honors. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Lutheran Brotherhood.
ESTHER G. FULBOAM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Esther G. Fulboam, 87, of Charlotte, formerly of Belfast, NY, died Saturday (March 15, 2003) .
Born Aug. 3, 1915, in Belfast, she was a daughter of Clarence and Florence Brandes Grastorf. She was married to F. William Fulboam, who died in April of 1983.
Mrs. Fulboam was a member of the Belfast United Methodist Church.
Surviving are two nephews, Dennis Grastorf of Belfast and Russell Grastorf of Waxhaw, N.C.; and a niece, Linda Grastorf Meyers of Rochester, NY
Mrs. Fulboam’s body was donated for medical science research at Wake Forest University-Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Winston- Salem.
Memorials may be made to the Belfast United Methodist Church.
Arrangements are under direction of the Harry and Bryant Co. Funeral Directors, 500 Providence Road, Charlotte.
CLARA JEANETTE KRIZAN
NIAGARA - Clara Jeanette Krizan, 83, of Porter Road died Thursday (March 13, 2003) in Fillmore while living with her son.
Mrs. Krizan was born June 9, 1919, in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of Eugene and Edith (Kinter) Krieger.
She formerly worked at Moore Business Forms and at Bell Aircraft during World War II. She and her husband formerly owned the Dairy Queen on Military Road for 15 years.
She and her husband traveled all over the world. She enjoyed wintering in Arizona with her daughter. She was a member of the Boots and Saddle Bridle Club in her younger days. She enjoyed sewing, crafts and baking. She was a member of the Married Grandmothers Card Club.
She and her husband, the late Ferdinand “Fred” Krizan, were married 63 years. He died in 1998.
She is survived by a son, Fred E. (Denise) Krizan of Fillmore; three daughters, Anne (Jose) Garcia of Ransomville, Jeanne (Edward) Powick of Cape May, N.J., and Bonnie (Jeffery) King of Tucson, Ariz.; four brothers, William Krieger of Orchard Park, Fritz Krieger of Ruidosa, N.M., Howard Krieger of Youngstown, and Paul Krieger of Houston, Texas; three sisters, Edith Bloom of Nokomis, Fla., Dorothy Hughes of Ransomville, and Jeannette Bailey of Niagara Falls; six grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by four brothers, Eugene, Kenneth, Robert and Harry Krieger; and two sisters, Glenora Lewis and VirginiaStakow.
The family received friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lane Funeral Home Inc., 8622 Buffalo Ave., where funeral services was held Monday (March 17, 2003) at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Daven Oskvig officiating.
Burial was in N.F. Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston.
Memorial donations may be made to Children’s Hospital, 219 Bryant St., Buffalo, NY 14222 or to the Multiple Sclerosis Association, 4245 Union Road, Cheektowaga, MY 14225.
PATRICIA G. LYNCH
WELLSVILLE - Patricia G. Lynch, 66, of Yorktown, VA., formerly of Wellsville, passed away Sunday (March 16, 2003) after a brief illness.
Pat was born in Daytona Beach, FL. on September 20, 1936 to Starkey and Florence (DePalma) Green.
She grew up in Scio and was a graduate of Scio Central School.
She was married to Carl F. Bissell, of Wellsville, who tragically predeceased her in 1962.
She was the Village of Wellsville meter maid at one time. She also worked at the Employment office in Wellsville and in Belmont at the courthouse.
Along with her husband George Lynch, she was the proprietor of the Welcome Inn in Whitesville, NY., for many years.
She lived for several years in Middletown, NY., working for the New York State Library System. After her retirement Pat traveled to live near her children and grandchildren moving to Charleston, SC, Niceville, FL., and Yorktown,
She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother.
She is survived by four children, Kevin (Cindy) Schreiner of Navarre, FL., Sheila (Greg) Davidson of Yorktown, Stephen Schreiner, of Fairfax, VA., and David (Christy) Schreiner of Lawrenceville, GA., eight grandchildren, Brendan, Benjamin, and Shawn Schreiner of Navarre, Andrew and Eliza Davidson of Yorktown, and Justin, Caitlin and William Schreiner of Lawrenceville, two sisters, Mary Lou (George) Knight of Venice, FL., and Sue (Bill) Hargarther of Nokomis, FL., and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Amory Funeral Home in Grafton, VA.
MYRTLE A. POMEROY
RUSHFORD - Myrtle A. Pomeroy of Rushford died Wednesday (March 12, 2003) in The Waters of Houghton Nursing Home after living a life that spanned nearly a century
Born July 31, 1904, in Alma, Mich., she was a daughter of James and Mary Isenhath Jones. On Oct. 13, 1925, in Rushford, she married Marvin H. Pomeroy, who predeceased her Dec. 5, 1980.
Mrs. Pomeroy lived in the Rushford area most of her life after moving to New York state with her parents in 1920.
Surviving are four sons, Sherwood K Pomeroy and Warren H. (Roberta) Pomeroy, both of Rushford, Marvin C. (Connie) Pomeroy of Geneva and James K Pomeroy of Caneadea, 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Vicki Foust.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by two brothers, Clyde E. Jones and Alfred W. Jones; and a sister, Leona C. Curds.
Family and friends gathered Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kopler-Williams Funeral Home, 21 N. Genesee St., Fillmore, where funeral ser vices was held Tuesday (March 18, 2003) at 11 a.m. The Rev. Robert Childs of Rushford officiated. Burial was in White Cemetery; Rushford.
Memorials may be made to the Rushford Rescue Squad, the Salvation Army, The Waters of Houghton Nursing Home or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
DONALD R. SEAMANS
WELLSVILLE - Donald R. Seamans, 81, of 480 County Route 18, a former Bolivar resident, died Friday (March 14, 2003) in Jones Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
Born Oct. 6, 1921, in the town of Alma, he was a son of Olney and Emogene Thomas Seamans. On Dec. 21, 1970, in Mount Morris, he married the former Margaret L. Pinney, who died April 19, 1996.
Mr. Seamans was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served with a motor pool division in the European Theater. He was a self- employed logger and automobile mechanic. He was a member of the Alma Volunteer Fire Department.
Surviving are two stepsons, Michael (Debra) D’Antonio of Alma and Edward D’Antonio of Mississippi; a stepdaughter, Virginia D’Antonio of Yonkers; five stepgrandchildren; one step great- granddaughter, Melinda Wigent of Alma; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by two brothers, Stanley Seamans and Dallas Seamans; and two sisters, Josephine Pepper and Irene Woodard.
There was no public visitation or funeral service. Burial was in Maple Lawn Cemetery Bolivar.
Memorials to the Alma Volunteer Fire Department, the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. or to the SPCA Serving Allegany County would be appreciated by the family.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schaffner Funeral Home Inc., Bolivar.
