Sophia Muck

Notes:

March 6, 1924, probably from the Beaver Daily Times: Obituary for Mrs. Sophia Seyboth: Mrs. Sophia Seyboth, aged 83, of New Sewickley township, died yesterday afternoon at the family home from complications, due to old age.

Surviving is her husband one son and two daughters. Funeral services will be held from the Rehoboth Lutheran church of which the deceased is a member Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be made in the Rehoboth Lutheran cemetery.

[Note: no mention of her children from her prior marriage to David Striffler of Erie County, NY]

(Courtesy of Judith Muck)

Sophia married David Striffler before 1860. David (son of Jacob Anton Striffler and Ottila "Odila" "Otil" Zimmerman) was born about 1836 in Amherst, Erie County, New York; died on 30 Dec 1872 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York; was buried in Lancaster Rural Cemetery, Lancaster, Erie County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sophia married Friedrich "Fred" Seyboth about 1875. Friedrich was born in Feb 1852 in Germany; died on 10 Sep 1934 in Baden, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Rehoboth Lutheran Church, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

At the time of the 1880 census, he appears to have moved to Michigan and was living in the home of John Striffler and his wife, Maria Benkelman, in Cass City, Michigan.

Cass City Chronicle
October 31, 1930

Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Striffler and William Paul returned last Thursday from a week's visit with Irvine Striffler at Brocksville, Ontario. The trip was by the way of Toronto, Kingston, and at Brantford the part visited Mr. Paul's sister-in-law, Mrs. Hally Laird. At Brockford, they also visited Mr. and Mrs. Mason Wilson and took trips to Ottwaw, Chesterville and Quebec. On the return journey, they crossed the St. Lawrence river by ferry to Morristown, New York, and in LOCKPORT, N.Y., visited at the homes of George STRIFFLER, Philip STRIFFLER (??) , Van STRIFFLER, and Jacob MUCK. The party also visited Niagra Falls. On their way home, they were held up for 3 1/2 hours just before reaching Watertown, N.Y. because of deep snow.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Lockport Union Sun & Journal, May 6, 1919: Phillip Striffler died at his residence at the Rapids May 6th a.m., aged 57 years. He leaves besides his bereaved wife one son, Van G. of the Rapids, also his mother, Mrs. David Striffler of Penn, and three brothers, John of this city, Ed. of Penn., George of town of Lockport, and one sister, Mrs. B.S. Lazelle of Jamestown, N.Y. Funeral will be held Wednesday, May 7th at 2 o'clock from the house; which will be private. Interment will be in Beamen's cemetery.

(Courtesy of Judith Muck)


(Research):
Census Listings:

1900 Census
New York, Niagara County, Royalton Town
Enumerated 11 June 1900
SD 18 ED 88 Sheet 7B
176-179
Striffler, Philip D Hd W M July 1860 39 M17 2/1 NY NY NY Farmer
Striffler, Maria M Wf W F Mar 1861 39 M 17 2/1 Mich NY NY
Striffler, Van G Son W M Oct 1893 7 S NY NY NY At School
Riddly, Emily Mother-in-law W F May 1835 65 Wd 2/1 NY Mass Vt Capitalist

1910 Census
New York, Niagara, Royalton Twp
Enumerated 21 April 1910
SD 18 ED 135 Sheet 8A Stamped 49
57-57
Striffler, Philip D Hd M W 48 M1 27 NY NY NY Farmer
Striffler, Maria M Wf F W 47 m1 27 1/1 Mich NY NY
Striffler, Van G Son M W 17 S NY NY Mich Farm Laborer
Riddle, Emily C Mother-in-law F W 74 Wd 1/1 NY Mass Vermont


1920 Census
Not located

Family/Spouse: Maria M. Van Valkenburg. Maria was born in Mar 1861 in New York; died on 7 Jul 1940 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York; was buried in Beeman Cemetery, Clarence, Erie County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast
Volume 15, Sept. 1, 1952.

Deaths

John B. Striffler, 87, of Buffalo, N.Y., Jan 14.



(Research):
Census Inforomation:

1900 Census
New York, Niagara County, Town of Lockport vol 189, Page 185
Enumerated 11 Jun 1900 Peter H Hayes
SD 18 ED 66 Sheet 9A
108-108
Striffler, John B Hd W M July 1887 (sic) 35 M 16 NY NY NY Blacksmith
Striffler, Ida E Wf W F Jan --- 36 M 16 NY NY NY
Striffler, Allen G Son W M Aug --- 13 S NY NY NY
Striffler, Mabel E Dau W F Jan 1888 12 S NY NY NY
Striffler, Roy C Son W M Aug 1890 9 S NY NY NY
Striffler, Floyd Son W M Nov 1892 7 S NY NY NY
Leinback, Elizabeth Mother-in-law Sep 1855 64 NY NY NY

1910 Census
New York, Niagara County, Second Election District, City of Lockport
Enumerated 21 Apr 1910
SD 18 ED 24 Sheets 7A and 7B Stamped 194
Sunnyside Street
27-143-144
Striffler, John B Hd M W 45 M1 25 NY NY NY Clerk Hardware Store
Striffler, Ida Wf F W 46 M1 25 4/4 NY Pa NY
Striffler, Glenn Son M W 23 S NY NY NY Shipping Clerk Machine Shop
Striffler, Mabel Dtr F W 22 SD NY NY NY Saleslady Dry Good Store
Striffler, Ray Son M W 20 S NY NY NY Bookkeeper Coal Office
Striffler, Lloyd Son M W 17 S NY NY NY Clerk Truck Co
Leinbech, Elizabeth Mother-in-law NY Germany Germany

1920 Census
New York, Niagara County, Town of Lockport
3 January 1920
SD 20 ED 92 Sheet 3A Stamped 223
Sunnyside Street
27-63-65
Striffler, John B Hd M W 44 M NY NY NY Machinist Machine Shop
Striffler, Ida E Wf F W 55 M NY Pa NY
Leinbach, Eliza Mother-in-law F W 84 Wd NY German Germany

1930 Census
New York, Niagara County, Lockport, Eighth Ward
Enumerated 9 Apr 1930
SD 32-27 SD 6 Sheet 8A Stamped 64
Bacon St
182-191
Striffler, Glenn Hd $3500 M W 43 M 26 NY NY NY Chief Inspector Gear Co
Striffler, Maud Wf F W 39 M 23 NY NY NY Manager Ladies Wearing
Striffler, Leslie Son W M 14 S NY NY NY
Wiser,Roland? Jack Lodger M W 9 S NY NY NY
Sunnyside Street
27-136-195
Striffler, John B Hd O $3300 m W 65 M 20 NY NY NY Tool Clerk Machine Shop
Striffler, Ida Wf F W 66 M 21 NY Pennsylvania NY

John married Ida E. Leinbach about 1885. Ida was born in Jan 1868 in Clarence, Erie County, New York; died on 18 Jun 1933 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York; was buried in Huskey Cemetery, Chestnut Ridge Road, Niagara County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Judith Muck writes that when she "got cemetery information from Lake View Cemetery they said that she had been born in Lancaster, Erie County, New York. They said the obituary stated that she had a brother, John Striffler, in Kenmore, New York. Her daughter Margaret Lazall Anderson also lived in Kenmore New York. And Lewis S. Lazell was living in Climax, Michigan."

Christina married Biram S. Lazell on 22 Feb 1887. Biram was born in Feb 1867 in Ellery Center, Chautauqua County, New York; died on 16 Jan 1935 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York; was buried in Lake View Cemetery, Chautauqua County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Listed as Adam on the 1870 census, but called Edward thereafter?

Obitiuary
Beaver Country News
Saturday, March 6, 1937

EDWARD F. STRIFFLER - Edward Franklin Striffler, 66, Wallrose, Economy township, died at his home Friday. He was born in Lockport, N.Y., and came to Beaver County when a small boy. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Mary Kindelberger Striffler; four sons, William, Joseph A., John E. and George A. Striffler; two daughters, Mrs. Allen Watenpool and Mrs. Alva McKinney; seven grandchildren, and two brothers, George B., and John Striffler, Lockport, N.Y.

(Courtesy of Judith Muck)

Family/Spouse: Mary Kindleberger. Mary was born on 25 Aug 1885 in Germany; died on 31 Mar 1960 in Rochester, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Falls Gazette
Tuesday, July 15, 1941

DIES SUDDENLY Heart Attack Fatal to George H. Striffler, Town of Lockport.

LOCKPORT - Funeral services for George H. Striffler, 66?, farmer and auctioneer, town of Lockport, who died late yesterday from a heart attack while working in a hay field will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home and at 3 p.m. at the Royalton Baptist church. Interment will be in Dysinger's cemetery.

Mr. Striffler was born in Lancaster but spent most of his life in the town of Royalton where he was once engaged as a blacksmith with his uncle Jacob Muck.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Belle Wolcott Striffler, a brother, John of Buffalo, and a sister, Mrs. Tillie Lazelle of Kenmore.

(Courtest of Judith Muck)


(Research):
Census Listings:

1910 Census
New York, Niagara County, Lockport Town
Enumerated 21 Apr 1910
SD 18 ED 92 Sheet 4B
103-105
Striffler, Geo. H Head M W 33 m1 10 NY NY GerGermany English Farmer
Striffler, Belle M Wf F W 30 m1 10 1/1 NY Eng/English Can/English English
Striffler, France S Dtr F W 1 3/12 S NY NY NY
Westcott, Pierce Employee M W 64 m1 NY Eng/English Can/English English Farm Laborer

1920 Census
New York, Niagara County, Lockport Town
Enumerated 2 and 3 Jan 1920
SD20 ED 94 Sheet 1A
1-1
Striffler, George H Hd M W 47 M NY NY France French Farmer
Striffer, Belle Wf NY England Canada
Striffler, Frances S Dtr F W 11 S NY NY Canada

1930 Census
New York, Niagara County, Lockport Town
Enumerated 28 Apr 1930
ED 32-30 SD 6 Sheet 13A
263-268
Striffler, George Head M W 56 M 27 NY NY Germany Farmer
Striffler, Belle Wf F W 51 M 20 NY England Canada

George married Belle Westcott on 20 Dec 1899. Belle was born on 8 Apr 1878 in New York; died on 3 Oct 1944 in Niagara County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

California Death Index:

STRIFFLER VAN G 10/16/1892 VONVOLKE M SAN DIEGO(80) 02/03/1966 123-12-2062 73 yrs

(Research):Census Information:

1920 Census
New York, Niagara County, Town of Lockport
Enumerated 10, 12 and 13 January 1920
SD 20 ED 227 Sheet 1B
Fm 17-17
Striffler, Van G Hd M W 27 M NY NY Mich Farmer
Striffler, Hattie W Wf F W 21 M NY NY NY
Striffler, Donald L Son M W 1 9/12 S NY NY

1930 Census
New York, Niagara County, Lockport Town
Enumerated April 9, 1930
Sheet 3A Stamped 98
50-52
Striffler, Van G Hd O $4500 M W 37 M 26 NY NY NY Roller Radiator Factory
Striffler, Hattie W Wf F W 31 M 20 NY NY NY
Striffler, Donald L Son M W 12 S NY NY NY
Striffler, Philip E Son M W 10 S NY NY NY
Striffler, Maria Mother F W 69 Wd Mich NY NY

Van married Hattie Worden Ranney about 1919 in New York. Hattie was born on 1 Dec 1898 in New York; died on 1 Jan 1985 in San Diego County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Falls NY Gazette
Monday, January 5, 1970

Lockport - Glenn A. Striffler, 83, of 1564 Franklin St., Olcott, Died Saturday (Jan. 3, 1970) at Newfane Inter-Community Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

A native of the Rapids, he was born Aug 18, 1886, son of John and Ida Leinbach Striffler. He had formerly lived in Lockport, moving to Olcott five years ago.

He was a retired inspection foreman for the Harrison Radiator Division, General Motors Corp., where he had worked for many years. He retired in 1964. He was a member of the Methodist Church of Olcott, the Foreman's Club of Harrison's and a former member of the United Lodge 98, IOOF.

He is survived by his widow, Ruth Hancock Striffler; two sons, Leslie J. of Gasport and William A. of Olcott; a step-son, Charles Hancock of Atlanta, Ga., a brother, Floyd Striffler of Lockport; a sister, Mrs. Mabel Riley of Kenmore; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Harry R. Lee will officiate.

Burial will be in Cold Spring Cemetery.

(Courtesy of Judith Muck)


(Research):
Census Inforomation:

1930 Census

New York, Niagara County, Lockport, Eighth Ward
Enumerated 9 Apr 1930
SD 32-27 SD 6 Sheet 8A Stamped 64
Bacon St
182-191
Striffler, Glenn Hd $3500 M W 43 M 26 NY NY NY Chief Inspector Gear Co
Striffler, Maud Wf F W 39 M 23 NY NY NY Manager Ladies Wearing
Striffler, Leslie Son W M 14 S NY NY NY
Wiser,Roland? Jack Lodger M W 9 S NY NY NY
Sunnyside Street
27-136-195
Striffler, John B Hd O $3300 m W 65 M 20 NY NY NY Tool Clerk Machine Shop
Striffler, Ida Wf F W 66 M 21 NY Pennsylvania NY

Glenn married Maude H. Damerow about 1913. Maude was born on 14 Apr 1890 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York; died on 8 Apr 1947 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York; was buried in Cold Spring Cemetery, Lockport, Niagara County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROACAST-1964 reported that Mr. Walter Riley and Mabel Striffler Riley of Kenmore, N.Y., a Buffalo suburb, were celebrating their wedding of 1914 (just 50 years ago in June) when Mr. and Mrs. Stanley A. Striffler made a short visit to Buffalo on the cruise ship the S.S. South American. Besides reminiscing about their wedding trip to Cass City, the Rileys took the Strifflers on a tour of the Towanda area and the Riley Gear Plant. Mabel is of the John Striffler family in New York and related news of the Lockport contingent of the family.


North Tonawanda NY Evening News
Wednesday, February 4, 1976

RILEY -

Mabel M. Riley, Feb. 3, 1976, of the Blocker Homes, Williamsville, N.Y.

Beloved wife of the late Walter J. Riley; mother of Donald W. (Ellen C.) Riley and Mrs. Harley G. (Norma J.) Styer, sister of Floyd Striffler of Lockport; grandmother of Ms. Karen E. Riley, Larry E. and Diane L. Styer.

Friends may call Wenesday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Lester H. Wedekindt, Inc., Funeral Home, 3290 Delaware Ave. Funeral service in the Little Chapel of the Elms, Elmlawn Cemetery, Thursday mornina at eleven o'clock. Friends are invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Heart Association of WNY, c/o Statler Hilton, Buffalo, N.Y. 14202.

Mrs. Riley was a member of the Kenmore Baptist Church.

(Courtesy of Judith Muck)

Mabel married Walter James Riley in Jun 1914 in New York. Walter was born on 13 Jun 1886 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York; died on 7 Jan 1966 in Erie County, New York; was buried in Elm Lawn Cemetery, Tonawanda, Erie County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Roy Clifford Striffler (8 Aug 1889/90, NY - 5 Oct 1962, NY, buried Cold Spring Cemetery, Lockport, Niagara County, NY)

Niagara Falls Gazette, October 5, 1966:
Oil Salesman, 72, Is Killed As Cars Crash in Beebe Road

NEWFANE - A 72 year old salesman for the Dahl Oil Co. here for the last five years was killed instantly at 9:58 a.m. today in a head-on , two-car crackup in rain-slicked Beebe Road, about a mile north of Ridge Road. Roy C. Striffler, 566 High St., was pronounced dead at the scene by County Coroner Dr. George V. Muscato. Death was due to head and internal injuries according to the Sheriff's Department.

Chester L. Borget, 21, of 2720 Ridge Road, Ransomville, the other drive , was shaken up and treated and released at Ransomville General Hospital.

Sheriff's Deputies William M. Sibolski, William H. Munch and Paul E. Crane, and Criminal Deputy John W. Cole investigated.

Mr. Borget told the deputies he was traveling north in Beebe Road and that the Striffler car was headed south when the collision occured. He said the Striffler car apparently was attempting to make a left turn into a driveway.

Fred Dahl, owner of the Dahl firm, Park Avenue, said Mr. Striffler left the office this morning to collect bills and that he was "in his usual good spirits." He said Mr. and Mrs. Striffler had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June.

Mr. Striffler, who formerly operated the Elevated Coal Co., Lockport, for several years, had been a salesman for the Dahl firm since Jan 1, 1957. Before working at Dahl's he had been a salesman for the Crosby-Whipple Oil Col, here.

Surviving besides his wife, are a daughter, Mrs. Clement H. Whitmore, and two brothers, Floyd and Glen Striffler, all of Lockport. Funeral arrancgements were being made.

(Courtesy of Judith Muck)


(Research):Census Information:

1930 Census
New York, Niagara County, Lockport City, 3rd Ward
Enumerated April 2, 1930
ED 32-17 SD 6 Sheet 1B
144-26-27
Striffler, Roy C Hd R $40 M W 40 M 23 NY NY NY Joint Manager, Coal Company
Striffler, Edith J Wf F W 40 m 23 NY England Canada/English
Striffler, Lois E Dtr F W 16 S NY NY NY

Roy married Edith L. Martin about 1907. Edith was born on 23 Mar 1888 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York; died on 10 Jan 1977 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York; was buried in Cold Spring Cemetery, Lockport, Niagara County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sarah L. Gardner. Sarah was born on 5 Jan 1892 in New York; died in Jun 1982 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York; was buried in Cold Spring Cemetery, Lockport, Niagara County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
New York, Chautauqua County, Jamestown City, Sixth Ward, Second District
Enumerated 14 Apr 1930
ED 7-78 SD 12 Sheet 17B
Francis St
106-343-406
Manges, Edgar SA Head M W 64 m 25 Pa Pa Pa Engineer Railroad\\
Manges, Elzaa A Wf F W 62 M 23 Pa Pa Pa
116-358-464
Lazell, Paul W Head O 9000 M W 35 m 23 NY NY NY VicePresident Bank
Lazell, Marion M Wf F W 34 M 21 NY Pa Pa
Lazell, Maxine M Dtr F W 10 S NY NY NY
Lazell, Jean E Dtr F W 5 S NY NY NY

Paul married Marion M. Manges on 7 Jun 1916 in Chautauqua County, New York. Marion was born on 30 Jan 1896 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York; died on 21 May 1990 in Anchorage, Anchorage Borough, Alaska; was buried in Lake View Cemetery, Chautauqua County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hartford Courant
September 29, 1966, page 58

Mrs. Margaret A. Lazell Anderson, 67, of 41 Rondure Rod., Granby, wife of Theodore L. Anderson, died Wednesday in a local convalescent home.

A native of Jamestown, NY., she lived in Hartford and Windsor before moving here four years ago. She was a member of Emanuel Congregational Church of Harford. She leaves, besides her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Avrom Greenberg with whom she made her home.

Funeral services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. memorial contributions may be made to the memorial fund of the First congreational Church of Granby. Hayes-Huling Funeral Home, 364 Salmon Brook St. is in charge of arrangements.

(Courtesy of Judith Muck)

Margaret married Theodore L. Anderson between 1930 and 1935. Theodore was born on 29 Dec 1904 in New York; died in Jul 1985 in Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Dorothy B. Ketchum. Dorothy was born on 14 May 1905 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York; died on 30 Jun 1976 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Alice E. Kraft. Alice was born on 12 Jan 1912 in Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana; died on 5 Sep 1965 in Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana; was buried in Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Beaver County Times
November 20, 1978, page 3

William F. Striffler Sr., 76, of 6116 Isla St., Melbourne, Fla., died Sunday, Nov. 18, 1979, in the Melbourne Hospital following an extended illness.

Born July 27, 1903 in Economy Borough, son of the late Edward F. and Mary Kindleberger Striffler, he had lived in Economy borough until moving to Florida in 1968; was a retired employee of H.D. Porter Co., Ambridge, retiring in 1968; a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Economy Borough, and was a lifetime member of the Economy Volunteer Fire Department.

Surviving are his widow, Iva Willoughby Striffler; two sons, William F. Jr., Melbourne, and Jack T., Economy Borough; two daughers, Mrs. Norman (Margaret) Kopp, Melbourne, and Mrs. Lillian Sessie, Aliquippa; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Byron (Margaret) Blackford, Ingomar, and Mrs. Alva (Anna) McKinney, Wexford.

He was preceded in death by a son, Harry in 1963, and a brother, Joseph A., in 1975.

Friends are being received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Kenneth E. Hare Funeral Home, 500 Park Rd., Ambridge, where a service will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m., with his pastor, Rev. Charles Shade, officiating.

Interment will take place in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, Daugherty Township.

(Courtesy of Judith Muck)

Family/Spouse: Iva Willoughby. Iva was born on 27 Oct 1903 in Hawk Run, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died on 3 Jan 1981 in Melbourn, Brevard County, Florida; was buried in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, Daugherty Township, Rochester, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Beaver County Times
Dec. 2, 1975 page
Joseph A. Striffler, 71, of Big Sewickley Creek Road, RD 3 Sewickley, died Monday, Dec. 1 1975, in Sewickley Valley Hospital following an extended illness.

Born Nov. 16, 1904, in Old Economy, son of the late Edward F. and Mary Kindelburger Striffler, he was a life-long resident of the Ambridge area.

He was a former employe of Armco Steel Corp., Ambridge retiring in 1964, and was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Ambridge.

Surviving are his widow, Florence Guenon Striffler; a son, Edward F., Economy; two daughters, Mrs. Clarence (mary Lee) Holler, Warrendale, and Mrs. Paul (Louise) Yoos, Clarks Mills, Pa; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, a brother William Striffler, Melbourne, Fla.; and two sisters, Mrs. Byron (Margaret) Blackford, Ingomar, and Mrs. Alva (Anna) McKinney, Wexford.

Friends are being received today and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Kenneth E. Hare Funeral Home, 500 Park Road, Ambridge.

The body will be taken Thursday at 12 noon to Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Ridge Road Extension, Ambridge, to be in state until time of service at 1 p.m. The Rev. Richard R. Heineman, his pastor, will officiate.

Interment will be in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, Daugherty Township.

(Courtesy of Judith Muck)

Family/Spouse: Florence Frances Guenon. Florence was born on 21 Nov 1904 in French Town, Crawford County, Pennsylvania; died on 30 Dec 1996 in Greenville, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Steubenville Herald Star
Friday, January 3, 1964:

RAYLAND: John E. Striffler, 57, of RD 1. Rayland, died Thursday in his home. He was a mechanic by trade.

Mr. Striffler was a member of the Bridgeport Lutheran Church.

He leaves his widow, Mrs. Georgia Littleton Striffler ; four daughters, Mrs. Sandra Duke of Mingo Junction, Mrs. Tricia Dawson of Rayland, Alma (sic) Striffler, serving with the U.S. Navy, and Doris Striffler at home; five sons, John, David, Robert, Larry and Leahdon, all at home; two brothers, William and Joseph, and two sisters, Mrs. Bryan Blacktod and Mrs. Alva McKinney, all in Pennsylvania, and four grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Ridgley Funeral Home, Smithfield; services Monday, 2 p.m. Hopewell Cemetery.

(Courtesy of Judith Muck)

Note by Judith Muck: In the obituary, they refer to Alma Striffler as female. The name is actually Alva Raymond Striffler. I have a notice of his training in the Navy, a notice of his engagement to be married and SSDI listing.

Family/Spouse: Georgia Virginia Littleton. Georgia was born on 25 Feb 1918 in Jefferson County, Ohio; died on 30 Nov 1992. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Beaver County Times
Wednesday, March 2, 1938
WOUND FATAL TO SHOOTING VICTIM

George Stiffler, 31, Economy Township, died in Sewickley hospital Tuesday, several hours after he allegedly shot himself in the right temple with a borrowed rifle. A brother, Joseph Stiffler, found him in his automobile along a lonely road, the gun beside him. The gun belonged to his aunt, Mrs. Mary (sic) Maddern, with whom he resided. She said he had been despondent and out of work.

(Courtesy of Judith Muck)

Note by Judith Muck: Mrs. Mattern was a sister of Mary Strifflers. She thinks they have her first name wrong. It should be Wilhelmina.

Notes:

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
March 29, 2004

Margaret T.E. Blackford, Formerly of Franklin Park

Margaret T.E. (Striffler) Watenpool Blackford, 94, formerly of Franklin Park, died Thursday, March 25, 2004, in Passavant Retirement Community, Zelienople. She was born Oct. 22, 1909, in Ambridge to the late Edward and Mary (Kindelberger) Striffler and also was predeceased by her husbands, Allan J. Watenpool and Byron H. Blackford. Margaret was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Franklin Park. Surviving are daughter Shirley Wright of Zelienople, son Robert A. Watenpool of Marshall, sister Anna M. McKinney of Zelienople, four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the HERBERT R. KING JR. FUNERAL HOME INC., 2841 Woodland Circle at Route 8, Hampton. Services at 11 a.m. Monday in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. Please meet at the church at 10:30. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Passavant Retirement Community, 401 S. Main St., Zelienople, PA 16063 or Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2500 Brandt School Road, Wexford, PA 15090. www.kingfuneralhome.com.

Margaret married Allan J. Watenpool after 1931. Allan was born about 1911; died on 9 Dec 1944 in Franklin, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Bryon Blackford after 1944. Bryon was born on 23 Oct 1902 in Pennsylvania; died in Nov 1983 in Sewickley, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Anna M. McKinney, Zelienople, Formerly of Franklin Park

Anna M. (Striffler) McKinney, 95, of Zelienople, formerly of Franklin Park, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, in Passavant Retirement Community, Zelienople. She was born Oct. 23, 1912, in Ambridge, daughter of the late Edward F. and Mary (Kindleberger) Striffler.

Mrs. McKinney was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. She is survived by three stepdaughters; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alva McKinney; sister, Margaret (Watenpool) Blackford; and brothers, Joseph, William, John and George Striffler.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at HERBERT R. KING JR. FUNERAL HOME INC., 2841 Woodland Circle, Allison Park, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday with Pastor Fred Schenker officiating. Private interment will be in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Inc., Rochester, Pa. Complete information at www.kingfuneralhome.com . Memorial donations are suggested

(Courtesy of Judith Muck)

Family/Spouse: Alva L. McKinney. Alva was born on 28 Nov 1904 in Pennsylvania; died on 25 Feb 1985 in Pennsylvania; was buried in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, Rochester, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Falls NY Gazette
Monday, July 16, 1928

Frances Striffler, 19 years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Striffler, of the Martin road, town of Lockport, died early Sunday following an illness of two weeks from a nasal abscess. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the family home and at 2:30 from the Dysinger Baptist church. Interment will be in Dysinger cemetery.

(Courtesy of Judith Muck)

Notes:

ASSUMED to be his listing on the SSDI:

STRIFFLER PHILIP EDWARD 02/09/1920 M NEW YORK SAN DIEGO(37) 05/05/1979 078-03-6139 59 yrs

Notes:

This is his listing from the California Death Index at Rootsweb. It appears that his grandmothers maiden name is being used, and not his mothers. Perhaps his record and that of his father, for whom he was named, were confused. The report of his marriage, published in the September 1, 1958 issue of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, notes that he was the great grandson of David Striffler.

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