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FORESTVILLE: Laura A. Fiebelkorn, age 95, of Fluker Hill Road, Forestville, died at (12:10 P.M.) Sunday, May 2, 2004 at TLC/HN Lake Shore Hospital, Irving, following a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Fiebelkorn was born March 29, 1909 in Langford, New York the daughter of the late George and Rose Cook.
Mrs. Fiebelkorn was a member of the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, was an avid birdwatcher, gardener, & a great seamstress.
Survivors include a son Carl G. Fiebelkorn of Forestville and a daughter Arlene R. Fiebelkorn of East Leon. Also surviving are 2 granddaughters, Debbie Fiebelkorn of Amherst & Donna Albert of Lexington, KY, 2 great grandchildren, Thomas & Ashley Albert both of Lexington, KY, 1 niece & 3 nephews. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Ira P. Fiebelkorn, who died in April of 1986, by 2 brothers Edwin & George Cook.
There will be no visitation observed. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Villenova Cemetery, South Dayton. The family suggests memorials in her memory be made to the South Dayton Fire Dept. Emergency & Rescue Squad. Arrangements are by the Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville.
Arthur P. Becker
FORESTVILLE: Arthur P. Becker, age 87, of Dennison Road, Forestville, died at (10:42 A.M.) Friday, October 29, 2004 in TLC/HN Lake Shore Hospital, Irving, following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Becker was born May 28, 1917 in North Hackensack, New Jersey the son of the late George P. and Emma (Heger) Becker.
Mr. Becker was a graduate of Forestville High School Class of 1935 and a graduate of Fredonia Normal School Class of 1938. He was a self-employed dairy & beef farmer in Forestville. Mr. Becker was a member of the Town of Hanover Board in 1984, was a member of the Town of Hanover Zoning Board of Appeals for 17 years, serving as president during part of that time. He was a former member of Dairylea Milk Cooperative, was a member of the former Agway Council for 20 years, and a member of the Forestville Central School Board of Education from 1953 to 1958 where he served as president from 1954 to 1956 and was also president of the group that formed the North County BOCES. Mr. Becker loved farming and animals and he also enjoyed model railroading.
Survivors include his wife Mildred (Learn) Becker of Forestville, whom he married December 23, 1941 in Forestville, 1 daughter Mrs. Carl (Judith) Offen of Caledonia, NY. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and several nieces & nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by an infant daughter Barbara Anne Becker, by a brother George A. Becker and by a sister Margaret Lindell.
Funeral services will be held Monday morning, at 11 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 Forestville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.. The family suggests memorials in his memory be made either to the Forestville Fire Dept. Emergency & Rescue Squad, Chestnut Street, Forestville NY 14062 or to the Crystal Unit at Lake Shore Nursing Home, 845 Rts. 5 & 20, Irving, NY 14081
Ada G. Norman
IRVING: Ada G. Norman, age 95, a resident of TLC/HN Lake Shore Nursing Facility, Irving, formerly of Forestville and Charlotte Center died at ( 7:23 p.m.) Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at her residence, following a lengthy illness.
Miss Norman was born October 30, 1908 in the Town of Charlotte, the daughter of the late Allan and Grace (Smith) Norman.
Miss Norman moved from Charlotte Center to Forestville in 1945. She was a graduate of the former Sinclairville High School class of 1926 and Jamestown Business College. She attended Cornell University where she took correspondence courses. At one time Miss Norman worked at the Thomas Indian School, Forestville Central School, the WCA Home in Fredonia and in many homes of the elderly around the Forestville area. She was a member of the Forestville United Methodist Church and the WCTU of the church. She had been a member of the Methodist Church since 1918, and a member of the grange since 1922, where she held many offices. She was currently a member of Villenova Grange #604, South Dayton. At one time she did volunteer work through the RSVP at Lake Shore Hospital for 9 years.
Survivors include 4 cousins Charles B. Smith of Bellows Falls, Vermont, Margaret Aylesworth of Altoona, Florida, Mrs. Norma Heaton of Hagerstown, Maryland and Eric Reed of Gerry. Besides her parents she was predeceased by an infant sister Mary Lorette Norman and by 2 brothers Frank and William Norman.
There will be no visitation observed. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday morning, at 11 o’clock from the Forestville United Methodist Church, 3 Park Street, Forestville, with Pastor Rebecca Ward officiating. The family suggests memorials in her memory be made either to the Forestville United Methodist Church or to the Charlotte Center United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by the Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville.
William Fleming
FORESTVILLE: William Fleming, age 73, of Academy Street, Forestville, died unexpectedly at (7:29 P.M.) Thursday, April 22, 2004 in Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk.
Mr. Fleming was born November 17, 1930 in Schenectady, New York the son of the late David and Helen (Paton) Fleming.
Mr. Fleming was a 1953 graduate of Roberts Wesleyan College with a Bachelors Degree. He taught social studies at Clifton Springs High School and at Forestville Central School where he retired after 37 years. Mr. Fleming was a member of the Forestville Wesleyan Church and from April 1976 to April 1977 he was a village trustee, where he served as acting mayor for the village of Forestville. He enjoyed camping, reading & refinishing furniture.
Survivors include his wife Mary Joan (Burr) Fleming of Forestville, 2 daughters Lauren Putnam of Lockport and Mrs. Richard (Jane) Wright of Fredonia. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren, Rebecka Putnam and Cory Putnam, both of Lockport, Emily Wright and Wesley Wright, both of Fredonia, and several nieces & nephews.
There will be no prior visitation observed. Funeral services will be held Monday morning, at 11 o’clock from the Forestville Wesleyan Church, 9603 Prospect Road, Forestville, with the Rev. Bruce M. Ellis pastor officiating. Burial will follow in the Forestville Cemetery. The family suggests memorials in his memory be made either to the Forestville Wesleyan Church Building Fund, or to the Forestville Fire Dept. Emergency & Rescue Squad, Chestnut Street, Forestville NY 14062. Arrangements are by the Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville.
Martha A. Tedesco
DUNKIRK: Martha A. Tedesco, age 72, a resident of the Chautauqua County Home, Dunkirk, formerly of Dunkirk and Havasu City, AZ died unexpectedly at (8:25 A.M.) Thursday, July 8, 2004 in Hospice Buffalo, Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga,
Mrs. Tedesco was born February 24, 1932 in Potsdam, New York the daughter of the late Alexander and Gladys (DeLisle) DeChard.
Mrs. Tedesco was a lifelong area resident having graduated from Cassadaga Valley Central School Class of 1951. She assisted her late husband, Joseph Tedesco who died in January of 1992, with the family business, the former Tedesco TV Repair of Dunkirk, was a member of the American Legion Post #62 Ladies Auxiliary of Dunkirk and a member of the Church of the Living Spirit, of Lily Dale. Mrs. Tedesco was an avid bingo player and loved dancing, jazz & knitting.
Survivors include 2 sons, David Tedesco of Albuquerque, NM, Michael Tedesco of Dunkirk, 1 daughter Joan Tedesco-Blair of Buffalo, 1 brother Ronald (Carol) DeChard of Lily Dale and 1 sister of Mary DeChard of Lake Havasu City, AZ. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren.
There will be no prior visitation observed. Memorial services will be held Sunday morning, at 9:30 o’clock from The Church of the Living Spirit, Assembly Hall, Lily Dale, with the Rev. Patricia Price pastor officiating. Burial will be in the Forestville Cemetery at the convenience of the family. The family suggests memorials in her memory be made to the Mary & Ralph Wilson Hospice Inpatient Unit, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville.
Darryl M. Gage
FORESTVILLE: Darryl M. Gage, age 48, of Walnut Road, Forestville died unexpectedly at ( 7:54 P.M.) Friday, November 5, 2004 in Brooks Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Gage was born November 13, 1955 in Altus, Oklahoma the son of the late Milton V. Gage who died August 8, 1993 and Florence (Kujawa) Gage of Forestville.
Mr. Gage was a graduate of Silver Creek Central School class of 1973 and a graduate of the National School of Meat Cutting, Toledo, Ohio. He had worked as a meat cutter at Tops Market in Derby and the Lakeside Market in Angola. Mr. Gage had also worked as a Correctional Officer at the Chautauqua County Jail, Mayville. He was a US Air Force veteran where he served as a Radio Communications Intercept Analyst. Mr. Gage was a skilled artist with specialties in photography, painting and drawing. He loved fishing in local creeks for trout and walleye and was known as "The Fisherman of Cattaraugus Creek".
Surviving besides his mother are his wife of 25 years Vicki (Taylor) Gage of Forestville and 3 daughters Elba, Maybeth and Morayma. Also surviving is 1 sister Denise Gage of Dunkirk, 3 grandchildren and 2 nieces and 3 nephews.
There will be no visitation observed. Memorial services will be held Saturday morning, November 13, 2004 at 11 o’clock from the Forestville United Methodist Church, 3 Park Street, Forestville, with Pastor Rebecca Ward, officiating. The family suggests memorials in his memory be made to the Sheridan Fire Department, Center Road, Sheridan NY 14135. Arrangements are by the Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville.
Perry H. Lee
FORESTVILLE: Perry H. Lee, age 79, of Forestville, died at (11:45 P.M.) Thursday, October 31, 2002 in Lake Shore Hospital, Irving,
Mr. Lee was born June 4, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan the son of the late Melvin and Theresa (McGrath) Lee.
Mr. Lee was a US veteran having served in the Coast Guard in both the Atlantic and South Pacific. He worked as a pressman for the former J.W. Clement in Buffalo, then for the former Arcata Graphics in Depew for a total of 30 years, retiring in 1977. He was a lifelong member of the Pressmen-Assistants & Offset Workers Local Union #27 of Buffalo, where he also served as a union steward. Mr. Lee was a member of St. Rose of Lima RC Church, Forestville and was a former member of J. Carter Knapp American Legion Post #953, Forestville.
Survivors include his wife, of 58 years, Helen (Stanage) Lee of Forestville, 1 son Perry H. Lee, Jr. of Lexington, KY and 1 daughter Mary Ellen Decker of Dunkirk. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren and several nieces & nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by an infant son Charles Lee and by a brother Roger Lee.
Prayer Services will be held Tuesday 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, Center Street, Forestville, with the Rev. Gerald P. Sheehan pastor, officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Prospect Lawn Cemetery, Hamburg. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 7-9 p.m. and on Monday, from 4-7 p.m. A Christian Wake Service will be held Sunday evening at 7 o'clock in the funeral home. The family suggests memorials in his memory be made to the Forestville Fire Dept. Emergency & Rescue Squad, Chestnut Street, Forestville, NY 14062.
Carolyn H. VanAusdall
SHERIDAN: Carolyn H. VanAusdall, age 71, of Rt. 20, Sheridan, died at (10:35 P.M.) Wednesday, January 1, 2003 at her residence, following a short illness.
Mrs. VanAusdall was born February 16, 1931 in Jamestown, NY the daughter of the late Merton and Lura (Skinner) Harwood.
Mrs. VanAusdall was a class of 1948 graduate of East High School in Erie, PA, had worked for the former St. Joseph's School for Exceptional Children in Fredonia from 1967-1970. She was a member of the Sheridan Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary and was a member and secretary of the Sheridan Memorial Field Association and she also enjoyed traveling, crossword puzzles and family.
Survivors include 4 daughters, Mrs. John (Julie) Szumigala of Sheridan, Mrs. John (Anne) Pietrkiewicz of Memphis, TN, Mrs. Francis (Darcy) Goodrich of Sheridan and Ms. Tina Dingledy of Chapel Hill, NC, 2 sisters Dolores Thompson of North Carolina and Mrs. Delos (Molly) Cozad of Texas, 2 brothers Jon Harwood of Tennessee and Stephen Harwood of Corry, PA. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces & nephews. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband John "Jack" VanAusdall, Jr., whom she married in August of 1954 and who died on May 21, 1998.
There will be no visitation observed. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in the Sheridan Center Cemetery, Town of Sheridan. The family suggests memorials in her memory be made to HOSPICE Chautauqua County, Inc., 4840 West Lake Road, Mayville, NY 14757. Arrangements are by the Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville, NY.
Stephania T. Szumigala
DUNKIRK: Stephania T. Szumigala, age 93, a resident of the Waters of Dunkirk, formerly of Sheridan died at (9:15 P.M.) Monday, July 28, 2003 in Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk, following a brief illness.
Mrs. Szumigala was born April 1, 1910 in Dunkirk, the daughter of the late Leon and Mary (Lagocki) Rusnaczyk.
Mrs. Szumigala was a member of St. John Bosco RC Church, Sheridan. At one time she worked for the former New York Telephone and Telegraph Co. as an operator having worked in both Rochester and Buffalo, NY. For many years she and her late husband, Joseph Szumigala, whom she married Jan. 14, 1928 in St. Hedwig's, Dunkirk and who died February 19, 1980, owned and operated a dairy farm on Center Road, Sheridan. Mrs. Szumigala was a member of the Sheridan Happy Seniors and a former member of the Pioneer Social Club, Forestville. She loved her family and animals.
Surviving are 2 daughters Mrs. Theresa Graff of Sheridan, Mrs. Robert (Barbara) Hopf of Leesburg, Florida, 4 sons Joseph L. Szumigala of Arcade, NY, Adrian Szumigala of Fredonia, David Szumigala of Fredonia and Timothy Szumigala of Seminole, Florida. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband she was predeceased by a daughter Stephanie Gula who died in May of 2002, by 2 sisters Valeria Dolce and Natalie Nowak, by 2 brothers Leonard Russ and Alfonzo Russ and by an infant brother Adrian Rusnaczyk.
A Prayer service will be held Friday Morning at 9:15 o’clock from the Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 o’clock from St. John Bosco RC Church, Sheridan, with the Rev. Gerald P. Sheehan pastor officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph's Cemetery, Town of Sheridan. Friends may call at the funeral home, on Wednesday, from 7-9 p.m. and on Thursday, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A Christian Wake Service will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the funeral home. The family suggests memorials in her memory be made to St. John Bosco RC Church, Sheridan.
