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FORESTVILLE: James W. Cruver, age 64, of King Road, Forestville, died unexpectedly at (5:33 P.M.) Sunday, August 1, 2004 in Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk,
Mr. Cruver was born April 30, 1940 in Buffalo, the son of the late Jasper "Jack" Cruver and Dorothy (Tiffany) Cruver Hanson of Fredonia.
Mr. Cruver was a graduate of Orchard Park Central School Class of 1958. He worked as a truck driver for Holmes & Murphy, Inc. in Orchard Park for 24 years, retiring in 1997 and also worked part-time for Benchley Construction of Forestville, and Winters Rigging of North Collins. Mr. Cruver was a member of Teamsters Local #449 of Buffalo. He enjoyed antique planes and cars, was an avid flyer and was recently appointed to the Chautauqua County Airport Commission.
Surviving besides his mother are his wife Joann (Ujvari) Cruver of Forestville, whom he married August 1, 1964 in Orchard Park, 2 daughters Mrs. Nigel (Cheryl) Burns of San Francisco, CA, Mrs. Benjamin (Kathy) Graves of Nashville, TN, 2 sons James (Jennifer) Cruver of Amherst, Ron (Cathy) Cruver of Cassadaga and 1 brother George (Pat) Cruver of Hudson, FL. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren and several nieces & nephews. Besides his father he was predeceased by his step-father Lewis "Hap" Hanson.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock from the Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville, with the Rev. Bruce M. Ellis pastor of the Forestville Wesleyan Church, officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Lawn Cemetery, Town of Hanover. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The family suggests memorials in his memory be made to the Sheridan Fire Department, Center Road, Sheridan NY 14135.
Marjorie E. Town
DUNKIRK: Marjorie E. Town, age 90, a resident of the Chautauqua County Home, Dunkirk, formerly of the Fredonia-Stockton Road, Fredonia, Ashville & Forestville died at (5:31 A.M.) Sunday, April 11, 2004 at her residence, following a brief illness.
Mrs. Town was born May 28, 1913 in South Dayton, the daughter of the late Willis and Belle (Rugg) Grey.
Mrs. Town was a member of the DAR in Jamestown, was a former member of the Ashville Crafters Home Bureau, and at one time had attended the Forestville Wesleyan Church. She was a seamstress all of her life and enjoyed making crafts.
Survivors include 1 son Harold (Marcia) Town, Jr. of Randolph and 1 daughter Mrs. John (Donna) Goldberg of Forestville. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, several great-great grandchildren and several nieces & nephews. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband Harold W. Town, Sr., who died August 24, 1989 and by 2 sisters Marian Grey and Eleanor Niebel.
There will be no visitation observed. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family, with the Rev. Patricia Ellis, assistant pastor of the Forestville Wesleyan Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Forestville Cemetery. The family suggests memorials in her memory be made either to the Forestville Fire Dept. Emergency & Rescue Squad, or to the Charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by the Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville.
Florajane Walker
SHERIDAN: Florajane Walker, age 78, of Rt. 39, Sheridan died at (5:00 P.M.) Friday, October 8, 2004 in Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA, following a short illness.
Mrs. Walker was born February 20, 1926 in Forestville, the daughter of the late Mervil and Hazel (Newton) Young.
Mrs. Walker was a graduate of Forestville Central School Class of 1943, a graduate of Bryant & Stratton Business College in Buffalo and had attended the Forestville United Methodist Church. She was co-owner of Walker's Fruit Basket & Press House on Rt. 39 in Sheridan along with her husband, Richard W. Walker, whom she married in the First United Methodist Church, Dunkirk on October 30, 1946. Mrs. Walker was a dedicated housewife who loved baking & cooking.
Surviving besides her husband are 2 sons, Richard A. (Tammie) Walker and James E. (Susan) Walker both of Sheridan. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren and several nieces & nephews. Besides her parents she was predeceased by a brother Raymond M. "Jim" Young.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Forestville United Methodist Church, 3 Park Street, Forestville, with Pastor Rebecca Ward and Rev. Michael Lokietek, pastor of the Family Church of Chautauqua County, Fredonia, both officiating. Burial will follow in the Sheridan Center Cemetery. Friends may call at Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street Forestville on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The family suggests memorials in her memory be made either to the Forestville United Methodist Church, 3 Park Street, Forestville or to the Neighbor to Neighbor Food Pantry, 2773 Main Road, Sheridan NY 14135.
Richard H. Gajewski, Sr.
FORESTVILLE: Richard H. Gajewski, Sr., age 68, of Prospect Road, Forestville, died at (11:22 P.M.) Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at his residence, following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Gajewski was born August 10, 1935 in Buffalo, the son of the late John and Julia (Waligora) Gajewski.
Mr. Gajewski was a US Air Force veteran who worked in Logistics for over 20 years, retiring on April 1, 1974, where he received the purple heart and the Air Force commendation medal. He was a mechanic for Coca-Cola in Jacksonville, FL, Dunkirk Ice Cream, St. George Enterprises of Fredonia, and the former American Penn Energy of Fredonia. Mr. Gajewski also enjoyed farming and being with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife Callie May (Cloud) Gajewski of Forestville, whom he married January 15, 1957 in Sylvester, GA, 2 sons Michael (Bonnie) Gajewski, Sr. of Forestville, Richard (Carolyn) Gajewski, Jr. of Derby, 1 daughter Elizabeth Gajewski of Derby and 4 brothers John Gajewski, Jr. of Buffalo, "Bugsy" Raymond Gajewski of Grand Island, Gregory Gajewski of West Seneca, and Christopher Gajewski of Cheektowaga. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and several nieces & nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by an infant daughter May Theresa Gajewski, by a sister Dorothy Denault, by an infant sister, and by a brother Robert "Mickey" Gajewski.
Funeral services will be held Saturday morning, at 10 o’clock from the Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville, with the Rev. Daniel Rutenber pastor of the Gage Chapel Community Church, officiating. Burial will follow in the Forestville Cemetery, where graveside military services will be conducted by members of the J. Carter Knapp American Legion Post #953, Forestville. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The family suggests memorials in his memory be made to the Forestville Fire Dept. Emergency & Rescue Squad, Chestnut Street, Forestville NY 14062.
Frances Virginia Argue
IRVING: Frances Virginia Argue, age 82, a resident of TLC/HN-Nursing Facility, Irving, formerly of Silver Creek & Bradford, PA died at (4:15 am) Wednesday, March 31, 2004 at TLC/HN Lake Shore Hospital, Irving, following an extended illness.
Mrs. Argue was born January 20, 1922 in Bentley, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Raymond and Ruby (McKissick) Coyle.
Mrs. Argue had been a Silver Creek area resident since 1948, moving there from Bradford, PA. She attended Bradford High School, Bradford, PA. and enjoyed quilting, cooking, camping, and fishing. She also was a former member of Helping Hands in Fredonia.
Survivors include 3 daughters Mrs. Richard (Norma) Taylor of Silver Creek, Mrs. Erwin (Carol) Cross of Silver Creek and Mrs. David (Cathy) Popielarz of Kettering, Ohio, 2 brothers Herbert Coyle of Akron, Ohio and Robert Coyle of Malvern, Ohio, 1 sister Lois Nolan of Inverness, Florida, 3 step-sisters Mrs. Wallace (Jean) Pealy of Zoarville, Ohio, Ella Mae Johnson of Zoar, Ohio, Mrs. Robert (Judy) Cropper of Melbourne, FL. Also surviving are 25 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, 32 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband Wesley W. Argue, whom she married November 20, 1937 in Allegany, NY and who died March 28, 1981, by 2 sons Eugene and Ted Argue, by her step-mother Pearl Coyle, by 2 brothers Tom and John Coyle and by a sister Cleo Greene.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday morning, at 11o’clock from the Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville, with the Rev. Roger Farney pastor of the Christ Chapel Wesleyan Church, Silver Creek officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Lawn Cemetery, Town of Hanover. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The family suggests memorials in her memory be made to Hanover Hose, 11919 Hanover Road, Silver Creek, NY, 14136.
Melba M. Knapp
FORESTVILLE: Melba M. Knapp, age 73, of Walnut Steet, Forestville, died at (9:07 A.M.) Monday, October 18, 2004 in Brooks Memorial Hospital, following a short illness.
Mrs. Knapp was born September 6, 1931 in Otto, NY, the daughter of the late Ernest and Edith (Hilliman) Ruper, Sr.
Mrs. Knapp was a 1949 graduate of Cattaraugus Central School and had been employed at the former Gowanda Tannery and Forbes & Wagner of Silver Creek. She was a member of the former Forestville Fireman's Auxiliary, Ladies Home Bureau, the Sunday night bowling league and had worked with Brownie Scouts. An avid traveler, she enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, canning and playing games of chance at the casinos.
Survivors include her husband George W. Knapp of Forestville, whom she married on October 4, 1952 in North East, PA, 1 son George W. Knapp, III of Forestville and Rochester, 1 daughter Barbara A. Knapp of Buffalo, 1 step-daughter Sandra L. (Knapp) Daminski of Seguin, Texas, 2 sisters Harrietta Hasper and Virginia Tegler both of Ellicottville, 1 brother Lester Ruper of Sarasota, Florida, 5 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 3 step-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was predeceased by 2 brothers Ernest Ruper, Jr. and John Ruper, Sr., by an infant son Donald Knapp who died in 1954 and by an infant daughter Cindy Knapp who died in 1958.
There will be no visitation or services held. Arrangements are by the Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville.
Martha Stelmach
FORESTVILLE: Martha Stelmach, age 95, of Prospect Road, Forestville, died at (2:00 A.M.) Friday, April 16, 2004 in Kenmore Mercy Hospital, following a short illness.
Mrs. Stelmach was born January 30, 1909 in Dunkirk, the daughter of the late Walter and Rose (Krakowski) Rybicki.
Mrs. Stelmach and her late husband Joseph Stelmach, whom she married in St. Rose of Lima RC Church, Forestville and who died April 25, 1977, co-owned & operated the former Stelmach's Tavern in Buffalo for 5 years, where she worked as a cook and did catering. She was a former member and sunshine lady for the Pioneer Social Club, Forestville, and worked hard all her life, enjoyed knitting and was a very good cook.
Survivors include 1 daughter, Mrs. Donald (Joan) Papaj of Grand Island, 2 sons Joseph A. Stelmach of Forestville, William E. (Pauline) Stelmach of Tonawanda and 1 sister Dorothy Butryn of Silver Creek. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and several nieces & nephews. Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by 5 sisters Hattie Michalak, Pauline Kyc, Clara Abramowicz, Josephine Bielat, Sophie Drag, and by 1 brother Walter Rybicki.
Prayer services will be held Monday morning at 9:30 o’clock from the Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 o’clock from St. Rose of Lima RC Church, Forestville, with the Rev. Gerald P. Sheehan pastor officiating. Burial will follow in the Forestville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. A Christian Wake Service will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the funeral home. The family suggests memorials in her memory be made to the Forestville Fire Dept. Emergency & Rescue Squad, Chestnut Street, Forestville NY 14062.
Donald J. Butcher
HANFORD BAY, SILVER CREEK: Donald J. Butcher, age 87, of Moran Lane, Hanford Bay, Silver Creek died unexpectedly at (11:30 p.m.) Wednesday, April 21, 2004 in Mercy Hospital, Buffalo,
Mr. Butcher was born February 28, 1917 in the Town of Villenova, the son of the late Edwin and Lucy (Dailey) Butcher.
Mr. Butcher was educated in local schools and graduated from Forestville High School in 1934. He then attended the former Fredonia Normal School for two years before transferring to the former Dunkirk Business Institute where he graduated from in 1938. Mr. Butcher served with the US Army from 1943 to 1946 serving with the 76 Infantry Division and later with the 9th Service Command Unit 1913 where he served as a Prisoner of War Personnel Sergeant Major at a large prison camp in Rupert, Idaho with the rank of Master Sergeant. As a member of the Army Reserve Corps. he was recalled to active duty in September 1950 during the Korean conflict and was on active duty until October 1951 with the 101st Airbourne Division. He was a life member of the J. Carter Knapp American Legion Post #953, Forestville where he served as post commander in 1963. As an athlete in high school and college he became interested in sports officiating and was a member of various basketball, baseball and softball officials associations in the Jamestown and Buffalo areas for a period of 44 years and was a scout for the St. Louis Cardinals. He was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Perrysburg, Hamburg and Forestville where he served in many capacities including Lay Leader at both Perrysburg and Forestville. In 1941 he became employed by the former Russell-Miller Milling Co., then by the former Con Agra Milling Co. in Buffalo and retired in 1976 as office manager. He then became Executive Director of the Eastern Federation of Feed Merchants and upon his retirement in1981 he became the first honorary life member.
Survivors include his wife Florence (Bridenbaker) Butcher of Hanford Bay, Silver Creek whom he married June 2,1939 in Forestville, 2 daughters Mrs. Mark (Marcia) Hubert of Olean, NY and Dr. Gary (Marlene) Whitaker of Columbus, North Carolina. Also surviving are 2 brothers Walter Butcher of Baldwinsville, NY and Wayne Jones of Forestville, 4 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by 4 brothers Norris E. Butcher, Wayne E. Butcher, Laurance D. Butcher and Robert J. Butcher.
Funeral Services will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock, from the Riles & Woolley Funeral Home 39 Main Street, Forestville with Pastor Rebecca Ward of the Forestville United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Lawn Cemetery, Town of Hanover where graveside military services will be conducted by members of the J. Carter Knapp American Legion Post #953, Forestville. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The family suggests memorials in his memory be made either to the Forestville United Methodist Church or to the J. Carter Knapp American Legion Post #953, Forestville.
Elton W. Hall
FREDONIA: Elton W. Hall, age 90, of Howard Street, Fredonia, formerly of Forestville, Dunkirk, & Dunedin, FL died at (6:30 A.M.) Sunday, May 2, 2004 in Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk, following a short illness.
Mr. Hall was born December 23, 1913 in West Perrysburg, New York the son of the late John and Blanche (Ranney) Hall.
Mr. Hall owned and operated the former Red & White Store in Forestville for 31 years. He retired as a teller from the former Fleet Bank, Fredonia in 1976 after 9 years of service. Mr. Hall was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Fredonia for nearly 40 years, was an exempt member of the Forestville Fire Dept., a charter member of the former Silver-Forest Lions Club, a life member of the Dunkirk-Fredonia Lions Club and a past member of the former Forestville IOOF Lodge #99. He was active in scouting for 35 years in the area, was a 1931 graduate of Forestville Central School and a graduate of the former Dunkirk Business Institute.
Survivors include his wife Lois Mae (Watrous) Hall of Fredonia, whom he married on August 27, 1937 in Silver Creek, 1 son Robert E. (Marilyn) Hall of Dunkirk and 1 daughter Mrs. Robert (Cynthia S.) Saar of Farnham. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 1 niece and 1 nephew. Besides his parents he was predeceased by infant twins, a boy and girl in 1940 and by a brother Foster Hall.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday morning, at 10 o’clock from the Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville, with the Rev. Jerry Ward pastor of the First United Methodist Church, Fredonia, officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery, Silver Creek. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The family suggests memorials in his memory be made either to the First United Methodist Church, 25 Church Street, Fredonia NY 14063, or to the Charity of one's choice.
