Margaret Roesser

Family/Spouse: Philip J. Pfaff, Jr.. Philip (son of Philip Jakob Pfaff and Wilhelmina Elizabeth Bauer) was born on 16 Mar 1828 in Germany; died on 4 Sep 1915 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Perkinsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Lewis Lander about 1881. Lewis (son of Johann Christian Lander, Jr. and Sophia Maria Wagner) was born in Feb 1848 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 3 Jan 1927 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Perkinsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Ida C. Lander on 22 Dec 1892 in Perkinsville, Steuben County, New York. Ida (daughter of Christian Lander and Margaret Isabella Lander) was born on 25 Mar 1872 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 27 Sep 1945 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christian married Emma Kurtz on 15 Jan 1891 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York. Emma (daughter of Peter Kurtz and Maria Caroline Lander) was born on 29 Dec 1870 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 11 Jan 1952 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Perkinsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary E. Smalt. Mary (daughter of George Jaxob Smalt and Margaret Bossert) was born in Mar 1877 in New York; died on 1 Nov 1964 in North Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Delia Mapes on 22 Dec 1908 in Steuben County, New York. Delia was born in Nov 1890 in Angelica, Allegany County, New York; died on 27 Oct 1967 in North Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Perkinsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen married Valentine Vogel about 1895. Valentine (son of John Vogel and Mary Catherine Drehmer) was born in 1848 in Saarland, Germany; died on 12 Mar 1919 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A funeral service was conducted in St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Perkinsville, Saturday for Mrs. Dina Lander Gottschall, 81, of Perkinsville, sister of Mrs. William Hayes and Lewis P. Lander of Dansville who died in Wayland Hospital, Wednesday (Mar. 4, 1964) following a long illness.
The Rev. Harold Page officiated. Burial was in St. Peter?s Cemetery, Perkinsville.
Other survivors are a daughter, Miss Gertrude Gottschall at home; another sister, Mrs. Carrie Gottschall of Wayland and two other brothers, Carl Lander of Middleport and Walter Lander of Wayland. (DB, March 10, 1964, p1)

Dinah married Johann William Gottschall on 16 Jan 1902. Johann (son of Augustus Gottschall and Eva Elizabeth Weber) was born in 1877; died on 22 Nov 1945 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Perkinsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1900 census, Minnie is living with Philip Pfaff and his family, as a
servant.

Maria married William Hoffman on 5 Jan 1904 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York. William was born in 1878; died in 1955. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lewis P. Lander, 93, of Dansville RD 2 died Tuesday (Dec. 19, 1978) in Bethesda Community Hospital, North Hornell, following a long illness.
Born in the Town of Dansville, he was a lifelong area resident. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and was well known for his hand-carved wooden flowers. He had owned and operated his own farm for many years.

Surviving are two daughters, Miss Helen Lander at home and Mrs. Jean Vonglis of Dansville RD 2; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Gottschall of Bath and Mrs. Gertrude Hayes of Springwater; a brother, Walter W. of Wayland; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was conducted Friday in the Hindle Funeral Home here. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Town of Dansville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. (GCE, December 28, 1978, p10)


Farmer and excellent woodcarver.

Lewis married Mildred Jeannette Acomb on 27 Dec 1916 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York. Mildred (daughter of William H. Acomb and Margaret Jeannette McCurdy) was born on 10 Dec 1887 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 27 Oct 1965 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Carl G. Lander of Middleport died Friday (Feb. 10, 1978) in Medina. He was the brother of Lewis Lander of Dansville, Walter Lander of Wayland and Mrs. Gertrude Hayes of Dansville.
Also surviving are daughters, Mrs. Doris Schneider of Lockport, Joan Lander of Middleport and Mrs. E. Bartley Smith of Brooklyn, Conn.; a son, Dean H. Lander of Woodstock, N.Y.; another sister, Mrs. Carrie Gutcholl of Bath; 10 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was conducted Monday in Middleport. Burial was in W. Middleport Cemetery. (GCE, February 16, 1978, p12)

Carl married Harriet Lillian Amesbury on 30 Sep 1930. Harriet was born on 10 Aug 1910 in Caledonia, Livingston County, New York; died on 06 Oct 1968 in Middleport, Niagara County, New York; was buried in West Ridgeway Cemetery, Medina, Orleans County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

no children

Caroline married Benjamin Henry Gottschall on 29 Jan 1938. Benjamin (son of Augustus Gottschall and Eva Elizabeth Weber) was born on 05 Dec 1870 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York; died on 02 Aug 1952 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Perkinsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
1900 census shows Maggie Lander, born Dec 1889.

Margaret married Earl William Van Valkenburg on 2 Mar 1911 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York. Earl (son of Alfred L. Van Valkenburg and Cora A, Johnston) was born on 27 Apr 1890 in Cuylerville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Gertrude M. Hayes of Harpers Ferry Rd., Springwater, died in Noyes Memorial Hospital Wednesday (Jan. 21, 1981). She was 86.
Mrs. Hayes was born in the Town of Dansville and had lived in the Dansville area all her life. She was the widow of William A. Hayes. She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Perkinsville.

Surviving are three sons, William L. Hayes, Theodore Hayes and Robert Hayes, all of Dans-ville; two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Lemen of Dansville and Mrs. Helen White of Spring-water; a sister, Mrs. Carrie Gottschall of Bath; 23 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

A service will be conducted in the Chamberlin Funeral Home, Dansville, this morning at 11 o'clock. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Springwater Ambulance Fund. (GCE, January 22, 1981, p4)

Gertrude married William A. Hayes about 1923. William was born in 1895 in New York; died on 04 Jan 1979 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Walter W. Lander, 81, of 411 Second Ave., Wayland, died Saturday (July 7, 1979) in Noyes Memorial Hospital, Dansville, following a short illness.
He was born on Sandy Hill in the Town of Dansville and resided in the Wayland area for 50 years. He was a retired Wood-croftery Shops employee in Wayland.

Surviving are his wife, Flora Loveland Lander; a son, Donald of Rochester; a daughter, Mrs. Alice Kiff of Bath; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Gotschall of Bath and Mrs. Gertrude Hayes of Springwater; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was conducted Tuesday in the Walter E. Baird and Sons Funeral Home in Wayland. Burial was in Wayland Village Cemetery. (GCE, July 12, 1979, p10)

Family/Spouse: Florence C. Loveland. Florence (daughter of William G. Loveland and Mattie Avery) was born in 1898 in Canadice, Ontario County, New York; died on 19 Dec 1980 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Wayland Village Cemetery, Wayland, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pearl married Arthur Strobel in 1928. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vienna married Harold B. Curry in 1916. Harold (son of Cassius Eugene Curry and Emmaline M. Stephens) was born on 21 Nov 1890 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 6 Dec 1964 in Bath, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Bertha Pfaff Robinson, 86, of Arkport RD 2 died Thursday (Sept. 26, 1985) in the Avon Nursing Home where she had been a patient for the past six years.

A native and life resident of the Town of Dansville, she was a past officer of Priscilla Chapter 545, Order of the Eastern Star, and a 55-year member and past officer of Stephens Mills Grange 308. Mrs. Robinson was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Perkinsville. She was the widow of Marion Robinson.

Surviving are two sons, Arnold of Perkinsville and Llewelyn of Arkport RD 2; a brother, George Pfaff of Arkport RD 2; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

A service was conducted Saturday morning in the Robertson Funeral Home, Hornell, with the Rev. Jeff Crawford officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, South Dansville.

Bertha married Marion Llewelyn Robinson in 1917. Marion was born on 6 Jan 1896 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died on 5 Jul 1969 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Albert married Flossie Snyder in 1921. Flossie (daughter of William George Snyder and Emma D.) was born in Sep 1898 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 6 Feb 1936 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Jeannette Lillian Wenrick on 25 May 1927. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gladys married Lawrence Vogt in 1940. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mabel married Edwin Franklin Kiefer on 23 May 1918. Edwin (son of Frederick Kiefer and Katherine C. Lander) was born on 23 Sep 1893; died on 31 Jul 1963; was buried in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Perkinsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A lifelong area resident, Floyd P. Vogel, of Sahrles Rd., East Hill, died Sunday (Dec. 10, 1967) in Dansville Memorial Hospital. A native of Wayland, he was a retired pipefitter at Foster Wheeler Corp. Mr. Vogel was a member of St. Paul’s United Lutheran Church and a member of the Dansville chapter, Loyal Order of Moose. Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Jameson; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Wolfanger and Mrs. Clyde Boyd, both of Dansville; two step-sons, Warren Sutton of Buffalo and Francis Sutton of Dansville; 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Chamberlin Funeral Home where a funeral service will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. The Rev. William Seibert will officiate. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery.
(Dansville Breeze, December 12, 1967, p1)

Notes:

died of uterine cancer - never married

Notes:

Never married and took her life after a long hospital stay.

Notes:

Helen Lander Taylor, 68, of Dansville RD 2 died Wednesday (July 23, 1986) in Noyes Memorial Hospital.
She was a retired school teacher and had been on the faculty of Canaseraga Central School. Mrs. Taylor was a member of Burns Community Church.

Surviving are her husband, Paul Taylor; a sister, Jean Vongliss of Dansville RD2; several cousins.

A service was conducted in the Chamberlin Funeral Home Saturday morning with the Rev. Daniel Evans officiating. Burial was in Green Lawn Cemetery, South Dansville. (GCE, July 31, 1986, p4)

Helen married Paul Wheeler Taylor on 22 Sep 1979. Paul was born on 23 Mar 1917 in Phelps, Ontario County, New York; died on 26 Apr 1999 in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jean married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Doris Jean Schneider passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2012 in Eastern Niagara Hospital, Lockport. Doris was born on July 23, 1931 in Dansville, NY. She was the daughter of Carl and Harriet (Amesbury) Lander.
Doris was a graduate of RIT and worked as a dietitian at the Mount View Health Care, retiring in 1993. In her retirement, Doris enjoyed working in her flower gardens, reading, cooking, but most of all she enjoyed being with her family. She was also a member of the United Methodist Church in Middleport.
Doris is also survived by her dear husband, Raymond J Schneider; loving mother of Carl (Nancy) of West Union, OH, and Keith R Schneider of St Petersburg FL; grandmother of Jourdan (Kyle) Morgan, Nicholas, Elisa, Dean, and Marci Schneider; sister of Dean H (Charlotte) Lander of Ohio, Lewis J (Frances) Lander of Leroy, NY, Betty (Bartley) Smith of Brookline, CT, and the late Joan M Lander. Also survived by several nieces and nephews; and her former daughter-in-law, Patricia "Pattie" Schneider.
Friends may call on Tuesday, December 11th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, Inc., 242 Genesee Street, Lockport, where services will be held on Wednesday morning at 9:30 AM. Interment will be in Ridgeway Cemetery. Memorials to United Methodist Church, 5 Park Ave., Middleport, NY 14105.

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

LeRoy ~ Lewis J. Lander, age 77, of North Street, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday evening, June 16, 2014.

Mr. Lander was born March 27, 1937 in Riga, N.Y., a son of the late Carl and Harriet Amesbury Lander.

He will be remembered as a loving family man, who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was also an avid golfer and member of the LeRoy Country Club for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Frances Ianello Lander; daughter, JoAnn (Tom) Ryan of LeRoy; son, Thomas (Beth) Lander of LeRoy; grandchildren, Thomas (Adrienne) Ryan, Christina Ryan, Karl (Abby) Lander; great-grandchildren, Matthew Ryan and Kayleigh Lander; brother, Dean (Charlotte) Lander; sister, Betty (Bart) Smith and brother in law, Raymond Schnieder.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters, Joan Lander and Doris Schnieder.

Services and interment will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of any flowers, memorials are suggested to the LeRoy Ambulance Services.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1942; World War II - US Navy Asiatic Pacific aboard the USS Woolsey, USS Carmick and the USS Bountiful

Notes:

DANSVILLE - Theodore J. 'Ted' Hayes, 76, of Stones Falls Rd., Dansville passed away early Monday morning, Jan. 27, 2003 at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville following a short illness.
Ted was born in Whitesboro, N.Y. on Aug. 3, 1926, a son of the late William and Gertrude Lander Hayes. On Oct. 16, 1948, he was married to the former Rita 'Pat' Concannon, who survives. He was also predeceased by a brother, William Hayes.

Ted was a U.S. Navy WWII veteran, serving in the Asiatic Pacific Theater aboard the USS Woolsey, USS Carmick and the USS Bountiful. He worked at Foster Wheeler Energy Corp. in Dansville for over 42 years, retiring in 1988.

Ted was a communicant of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church of Dansville. He was a member of Daniel Goho Post #87 of The American Legion, Frank J. Casbolt Memorial Post #6780 of the VFW, Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #1130, all of Dansville; the 25 Year Club and IAM Local #1665 at Foster Wheeler.

Surviving in addition to his dear wife Pat are five sons: James (Cyndi) Hayes of Swain, Jeffrey (Rachel) Hayes of Dansville, Kevin (Sue) Hayes of Buffalo, Terry (Michelle) Hayes of Indiana, and Matthew Hayes of North Carolina; three daughters: Coleen (Mike) Swan of Springwater, Mary Ellen (Harold) Kysor of Colorado, and Beth (Donald) Hayes-Lee of Buffalo; a brother, Robert (Rose) Hayes of Dansville and two sisters, Margaret (Fred} Lemen of Dansville and Helen (Richard) White of Springwater; a sister-in-law, Ruth Hayes of Dansville; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Hindle Funeral Home, 271 Main St., Dansville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Dansville. Interment with full military honors will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Dansville.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's School, 43 Elizabeth St., Dansville, NY 14437. (GCE, January 30, 2003, p4)

Theodore married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Gertrude 'Helen' White, loving wife and mother, 78, of Harpers Ferry Road, passed away early Thursday evening (Feb. 26, 2009)at Highland Hospital in Rochester.

Helen was born Nov. 20, 1930, in Whitesboro, the daughter of William and Gertrude (Lander)Hayes. She resided in Whitesboro for the first few years of her life, prior to moving to the Dansville area at the age of five. Helen and her family lived on Sandy Hill for a number of years and in the village for a few years. She was a graduate of Dansville Central School in 1948. On Nov. 21, 1959, Helen and Dick White entered into a loving marriage at St. Mary's Church in Dansville. Together, they celebrated over 49 years of marriage and resided their entire time together on Harpers Ferry Road in Springwater.

Helen's employment career spanned a couple of different areas. As a young adult, she was employed at F.A. Owens Publishing, Security Trust and Foster Wheeler prior to becoming a loving wife to Dick and mother of four children, Tim, Mike, Jon and Cara. Helen had several hobbies that included traveling to and camping in many different areas. One of her favorites, though, was baking. She would bake cinnamon rolls, cookies and bread like no other. Helen would bake items for the local bake sales and her goods rarely would make it to the table to be sold as they were swept up early. Helen loved spending time with her family, both immediate and extended, and she especially liked having a good time. She was a communicant of Holy Family Catholic Community and a past member of the Springwater Fire Department Auxiliary. Helen will be dearly missed by all her family and friends.

Helen was predeceased by her parents, William and Gertrude Hayes; her granddaughter, Elizabeth White; and two brothers, William and Theodore Hayes. She is survived by her loving husband, Dick White of Springwater; her children, Tim (Shelle)White of Rochester, Mike (Kathy)White of Hamburg, Jon (Heather)White of PawPaw, Mich. and Cara White of Rochester; her son-in-law, Elliot Siegel of Rochester; her grandchildren, Phillip White, Ryan and Austin White, and Brendon, Alexa and Bailey White; her sister, Peg (Fred)Lemen of Dansville; her brother, Bob (Rose)Hayes of Dansville; her sisters-in-law, Ruth and Pat Hayes, both of Dansville; along with several nieces and nephews.

Helen's family and friends may call from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. today at the St. George-Stanton Funeral Home, 109 W. Naples St., Wayland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Helen at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Dansville. A private interment and committal service will take place immediately following at Holy Cross Cemetery in Dansville.

Gertrude married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 1954; US Army

Notes:

Donald W. Lander, 66, of Second Ave., Wayland, formerly of Rochester, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1996 at his home in Wayland.
Donald was born March 19, 1930 in Wayland, a son of Walter W. and Flora L (Loveland) Lander. He was a graduate of the Wayland High School and Albany State College, where he received a B.S. degree in Chemistry and his Master's degree in Mathematics.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1954 to 1957. He was a foreman at Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, before retiring in 1985 after 28 years of service.

He was an avid fisherman and conservationist. He was a member of the Loon Lake Cottage Assoc., the National Rifle Assoc., Trout Unlimited, Right to Bear Arms Assoc. and the Wayland Historical Society.

He is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Everett Kiff of Little River, SC; a niece, Kimberley Lander of Bucksport, SC; a nephew, Mark (Angelika) Kiff of Greer, SC; two great-nephews, Dennis and Stephen Kiff of Greer, SC; and several cousins and many friends.

Friends called from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Walter E. Baird and Sons Funeral Home, 100 E. Naples St., Wayland, where funeral services were held Sunday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Alan Jones officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery, Wayland.

Contributions may be made to the Wayland Historical Society in memory of Donald W. Lander. (GCE, November 28, 1996, p4)

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Llewelyn G. "Giggs" Robinson, 87, of 8998 Cream Hill Rd., passed away Wednesday (March 18, 2009) at St. James Mercy Hospital, Hornell, NY.

Born in the Town of Dansville, NY., Nov. 22, 1921, the son of Marion and Bertha Pfaff Robinson, he had resided in the Town of Dansville all his life where he was a dairy farmer until his retirement in 1989. He still resided on the farm after his retirement. He was a 70-year member of the Stephens Mills Grange and a 65-year member of South Dansville Lodge No. 478 F&AM. He was a life member of the South Dansville Fire Department and a life member of the National Rifle Association.

Llewelyn loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He enjoyed his 4-wheeler, but will be remembered most for his love of home and family.

He was predeceased by his parents and one brother, Arnold (Bob) Robinson.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Ribble Robinson, whom he married Feb. 26, 1944; his daughter, Eva Jane (Terry) Boyle of Bergen; a son, Keith (Aileen) Robinson of Arkport; three granddaughters, Bobbi Jo, Dorothy and Shannon; seven great-grandchildren; two loving neighbors, Nancy France and Bill Woodworth of Arkport; and many nieces and nephews too numerous to mention.

Funeral services took place at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St., Hornell,NY., followed by a Masonic Memorial Service.

Burial was in Rogersville Forrest Lawn Cemetery, South Dansville, NY

Notes:

Perkinsville, N.Y. -
Arnold

Arnold married Dorothy Mark on 05 Feb 1949 in Perkinsville, Steuben County, New York. Dorothy was born about 1930; died in Nov 2003; was buried in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wayland, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stanley married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wayland - Dale B. Pfaff, 74, of 407 Washington St., passed away Feb.
7, 2006 at the West Haven Veterans Administration Facility in West
Haven, Conn. Dale was born Jan. 10, 1932 in Arkport, the son of George
and Jeanette (Wenrick) Pfaff. He grew up in the Arkport area and
graduated from Arkport Central School in 1949 and then attended and
graduated from Alfred State College. After graduating from college
Dale served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean
Conflict. Returning from Korea, Dale spent a few years in Ohio prior
to settling in the Springwater and Wayland areas the majority of his
life. He was employed by Stone Conveyor in Honeoye for many years and
eventually retired from there. He also spent time at Griffith Oil and
most recently he was working for Lewis Caskey Heating and Cooling in
Springwater. Dale enjoyed watching NASCAR racing, gardening, general
handyman activities, and camping throughout the years. His family
mentioned that he founded a family campground on his brother's
property that many family and friends have enjoyed through theyears.
However, one of Dale's greatest enjoyments was his activity in the
local American Legions as evidenced by him being a lifetime member of
the Springwater American Legion Post #905 and a member of the Wayland
American Legion Post #402. He was a past commander and a past county
commander. Dale was also a proud member of the 40 and 8 club. Other
organizations that Dale belonged to were the VFW of US No. 6780
Dansville Memorial Post, the Wayland SAL, Springwater Rod-n-Gun Club
and a member of the South Dansville-Wayland Masonic Lodge #478 since
1965. Dale was predeceased by both of his parents, George and
Jeannette; three brothers, Donald, Wayne and Theodore Pfaff; and a
nephew Michael Pfaff. He is survived by his daughter, Melody Avery and
her husband Robert of Meriden, Conn.; his grandsons, Evan George Avery
and Ian Edward Avery; a brother, Stanley (Helen) Pfaff of Arkport;
along with nieces and nephews. Dale's family and friends called
Saturday at the St. George-Stanton Funeral Home, 109 W. Naples St. in
Wayland. A Masonic service took place on Saturday followed by Funeral
Services with Rev. Dave Hotchkiss officiating. Springwater and Wayland
American Legion conducted military honors. Contributions in Dale B.
Pfaff's memory may be made to the Springwater American Legion, 7998
School St., Springwater NY 14560 or to the Wayland American Legion,
102 N. Main St., Wayland NY 14572.

Dale married Bonnie Sager in 1952. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Theodore married Joanna Carol Rawleigh in 1956. Joanna (daughter of Erwin Frederic Rawleigh and Frances Adeline Willitt) was born on 18 Apr 1938 in Canaseraga, Allegany County, New York; died on 16 Jun 2017. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Amy Renee Acomb, infant daughter of Ray and Julie Hayes Acomb of Acomb Road, Dansville, died during birth Tuesday (Feb. 10, 1987) in Noyes Memorial Hospital.
Also surviving are her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Acomb, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hayes, all of Dansville; paternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Miller of Dansville, and Bessie Acomb of Mt. Morris; maternal great-grand-mother, Margaret Loepker of Dansville.

A graveside service was conducted Monday morning in Greenlawn Cemetery at Stone Falls with the Rev. Andrew Teuschel and Timothy Phelps officiating. Arrangements were by the Chamberlin Funeral Home. (GCE, February 19, 1987, p11)