Friday, January 28, 2022
Saturday, January 22, 2022
Red Zastrow has passed away
Earlier this week, Gasport lost Red Zastrow. He actively volunteered with Terry's Corners for 57 years. Let that sink in: For almost 60 years he trained, fought fires, directed traffic, and did so many things behind the scenes. That's impressive. HE was impressive. RIP
Marlin “Red” Zastrow, 82, of Gasport, NY. A devoted father, husband, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan 19, 2022. Born in Wilson, NY to Elmer and Gertrude Zastrow on March 15, 1939. Red retired from Harrison Radiator. He was an active member of Terry’s Corners Firehall for 57 years.
Red’s life revolved around his family, especially those of his six daughters. He was a constant and loving presence in their lives, made the extra effort to stay in touch, share a good laugh and openly express his love for them. He had many friendships that spanned decades and always enjoyed a cold beer with friends.
He is survived by his sisters Myra Fry of Lockport, NY, and Annabelle (Arthur) Bird of Niagara Falls, NY. His daughters Tammy (Rob) Flaherty of Annapolis, MD, Debbie (Mike) Palladino of Tonawanda, NY, Sherrie (Dan) MacNeill of Homer, NY, Kelly (Dale) Wick of Mendon, NY, Darcy Watson of N. Tonawanda, NY, Paula (Brian) LeBere of Englewood, FL, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is pre-deceased by his wife Carrol (Welton). Sisters Joan Vought, Pauline Fry, Phyllis Shank, and brother Howard Zastrow.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers and a planted tree, please consider donating to Terry’s Corners Volunteer Fire Company, 7801 Chestnut Ridge Road, Gasport, NY 14607.
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Jesse Bieber's obituary
Often silently, giving no warning, but surely relentlessly, deaf to the
expressions of human woe, the angel of death flits into our midst and as
if mocking our blindness, touches in the stillness of the night one in
whom we see no alarming signs of decay. When the morning breaks we are
mourning for one dead. Such are today the friends of Jesse R Bieber. He
departed this life at 12:04 PM on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, an
illness of Covid-19 after only 21 days.
Jesse was born on
February 15, 1965, at EJ Myers Hospital, Buffalo. On January 19, 2022 he
took his last breath in the same hospital that he took his first
breath, currently known as ECMC.
Jesse was blessed with amazing
parents. Douglas (deceased) and Mary Jane Bieber. At the age of 32
Jesse was reunited with his birth father Kenny (Joanne) Parris and
predeseased by his step dad, Harold Cleckley.
He leaves behind
the love of his life, and as he affectionately calls her, his first
wife, of 33 years 2 months and 1 day, Jennifer (Bruning) Bieber along
with his two loving children, Joshua Bieber of Middleport and Jolene
(Jackie) Bieber of Gasport.
He is survived by his mother-in-laws
Charlene Richey and Mary Beth Dooley. His sisters Melissa (Todd)
Hansler, Tricia (Chris) Suba, Kerry James, Shonda Cleckley,
sister-in-laws Gretchen Bruning, Megan Bruning, Ingrid Bruning, brothers
Keith (Tammy) Parris, Kenny (Michelle) Parris, Kevin Parris and Jason
Cleckley. Brother-In-laws Martin (Jenna) Bruning, Gabe (Jenna)
Bruning. He was Godfather to Miss Charitie Bruning, Miss Hannah Suba
and was predeseased by Wyatt Jeffords.
He is also survived by
countless nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He was loved by so
many dear and cherished friends. He loved you all!
Jesse loved
his family, farming, auctions, his beagle puppy Jack, spending time by
the campfire with friends, going to concerts, taking long drives and as
he would say he was a “collector of collectibles and treasures” as well
as a tractor enthusiast. He had a passion for Town of Royalton history
and genealogy. He helped dozens of people find and reunite with their
birth families.
He was the Town of Royalton Historian for 16
years. He worked for the Department of Agriculture for 12 years as an
enumerator. He loved visiting all the farms around Western New York and
enjoyed talking to all the farmers. He was the keeper of the Memories of
Royalton, Gasport, and Middleport Facebook page.
He was a member
of the Town of Royalton Historical Society, Royalton Planning Board,
Trinity Lutheran Church of Wolcottsville, Roy-Hart Agricultural
Education Committee, Niagara County 4-H program, Niagara County Farm
Bureau, WNY Gas & Steam Engine Association and Chairman of the
Royalton Bicentennial Committee. He was a former member of the Cornell
Cooperation Board of Directors.
Jesse was known for his quick wit
and sense of humor. He also had a vast knowledge of not only history
but of trivia, agriculture and tractors. He was a jack of all trades
which was showcased when Jesse and Jennifer built their own home with
the help of their amazing family and friends.
Family will receive
friends at Bates, Wallace and Heath Funeral Home, Middleport, NY on
Tuesday, January 25th. Hours will be 12-3 with an open casket and a
closed casket from 5-8.
We will meet at Trinity Lutheran Church,
the red brick church, in Wolcottsville, at high noon on Wednesday,
January 26th. Directly after the service we will proceed to the
Wolcottsville fire hall for a Celebration of Life! Please bring your
memories and your laughter. Family and friends will be present at the
fire hall until 6:00pm. Casual dress is required at all arrangements, as
per Jesse’s request.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in
Jesse’s memory to Niagara County 4-H Sponsors, 4487 Lake Ave, Lockport,
NY 14094 or the Gasport Beautification Committee, 8770 Rochester Rd,
Gasport, NY 14067.
Jesse Bieber has passed away
My
heart goes out to the Biebers. Jesse was a wonderful, warm soul who valued family, farming, and community. He was fantastic as the
storyteller and keeper of local history. He approached that calling with
the same love and care that elementary school teachers do with their
students -- he always made sure that when he shared some historical
tidbits or answered some questions that he made it a WOW moment for his
audience. He loved helping people further understand and further love
our community. He'll be missed. When I tell ya he was one of the good
ones, he really was. RIP.
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
New manager at FMC Middleport
Katie Russell has been named manager of FMC’s Agricultural Sciences Plant in Middleport. The local Agricultural Sciences plant formulates and packages a number of key FMC product lines to protect over 100 crops in more than 75 countries worldwide.
Russell joined FMC in 2017 as part of its Technical Center, which supports FMC’s global network of manufacturing sites on improvement projects, introducing new products, and driving process safety.
“I am excited to be joining the FMC Middleport team as the plant manager and to engage with our local community as we continue to grow our operation,” she said.
A native of Doylestown, Pa., Russell has a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from Villanova University. She began her career working in a series of process engineering roles in industries ranging from nuclear power to metallurgical coke manufacturing.
She also worked in project engineering roles in developing small capital projects, overseeing a $30 million equipment repair program, and establishing procedures for the project development process.
At FMC, she implemented a 50% capacity improvement project at the Middleport site and developed the global structure for the organization that supports FMC formulation and packaging sites similar to the Middleport plant. Prior to coming to Middleport, Russell was the production manager for one of the operating units at an FMC manufacturing site in Mobile, AL.
“My fiancé, Jack, and I are looking forward to exploring Western New York and adapting to winter weather through many snowy outdoor adventures with our puppy, Keith,” she said.
CHANGE TO GARBAGE/RECYCLABLE PICK-UP THIS WEEK
Due to the inclement weather and significant accumulation of snow, Modern suspended collection operations on Monday January 17, 2022. Monday’s collection will be pushed to Tuesday, Tuesday service to Wednesday and so on.
Friday, January 14, 2022
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Elvis is 30
Roy-Hart alumnus John Lang's Bills Elvis persona has been his alter ego for 30 years! The Post-Journal reports: https://www.post-journal.com/sports/local-sports/2022/01/bills-elvis-turns-30-as-team-readies-for-playoffs/?fbclid=IwAR31tvKVi5_V88IJPaQE8giUdrzh5PHsf7QLQ9Q7UAwYjj0ZsdnkpNcC770
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Pacini to turn 100
Bruno Pacini -- WWII veteran, Roy-Hart teacher and coach -- will turn 100 on January 21. A campaign is underway to honor him with birthday cards or letters. Send to:
Royalton-Hartland Central School
Dottie Barr/Bruno Pacini
54 State Street
Middleport, NY 14105
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Cycle the Erie Canal returns
Cycle
the Erie Canal is back in 2022 at full capacity -- 2020 was virtual,
2021 was half capacity. Hundreds of cyclists will pass through Gasport
in July
https://news.yahoo.com/cycle-erie-canal-bike-tour-091208047.html
Maki Plastics video
If you watch any video content today, watch this new 15-minute video about Gasport's Maki Plastics and the why and how behind the local manufacturer of ice fishing lures. Scott Brauer is the man
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tohqb2mjrw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tohqb2mjrw
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Sapling orders
It's that time of year! If you'd like to order saplings in quantity on the cheap to improve habitat or your backyard, you can order them now from the Niagara County Soil & Water District. The order form is in their newsletter: https://www.niagaraswcd.com/2022%20NCSWCD%20Winter%20News.pdf
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Save the date: Independence Day celebration
Now that your calendars are on 2022, mark 'em for the Hartland Independence Day celebration: Saturday, July 2nd.
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