Hoffart, Charles - Marriage (click for original image) 06 JULY 1909 - THE JOURNAL AND REPUBLICAN - LOWVILLE NY On Wednesday, June 30th occurred the marriage of Miss Ella Dersey and Charles Hoffart, by the Rev. Father Kenney, of Mohawk Hill. Congratulations are extended by their numerous friends. Mr. and Mrs Hoffart are spending their honeymoon in Warren, Pa.
Hoffart-Mackay, Clara - Marriage (click for original image)
04 MAY 1922 - BOONVILLE HERALD - BOONVILLE NY
LOUIS E. MACKAY WEDS MISS CLARA H. HOFFART
Louis E. Mackay, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Mackay and Miss Clara H. Hoffart, daughter of Joseph C. Hoffart of Constableville, were married at 8 o'clock at St. Michael's Church, Mohawk Hill by Rev. A. Vollmar, pastor of the church. The attending couple were Bernard Mackay, brother of the groom and Agnes Hoffart, sister of the bride. After the ceremony the couple left for a short wedding trip. Congratulations are extended to the young couple.
Hoffart, John - Death (click for original image)
21 JANUARY 1926 - THE JOURNAL AND REPUBLICAN - LOWVILLE NY
(click for image of headstone - thanks Janet!) Vital Statistics, West Turin
Births, Deaths and Marriages of 1925, as Recorded by Town of West Turin, Lewis County. Deaths. May 7 - John Hoffart, aged 75 years, 7 months, 29 days.
Hoffert-Homan, Angeline - Marriage (click for original image)
21 APRIL 1921 - THE JOURNAL AND REPUBLICAN - LOWVILLE NY
Roy Homan and Angeline Hoffert were united in marriage at the Homan residence Monday. Rev. William T. Eaton officiated.
Hoffert-Geiskopf, Angeline - Marriage (click for original image)
07 FEBRUARY 1935 - LOWVILLE NY
GEISKOPF - HOFFERT
Boonvillle - George Geiskopf, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Geiskopf, this village, and Angeline Hoffert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hoffert, also of Boonville, were united in marriage Monday at St. Joseph's church by Rev. Thomas F. McNeill.
They were attended by Wilson Geiskopf, Boonville, and Miss Susie Geiskopf, Utica, brother and sister of the bridegroom.
Hoffert-Olney, Anna L. - Death (click for original image)
04 DECEMBER 1992
Lee Center - Anna L. Olney, 83, of Lot 31, North Winds Manor, died on Friday, December 4, 1992, at Rome City Hospital, after a long illness.
She was born in Sunset Corners in the Town of Lewis, on May 30, 1909, a daughter of Frank and Carrie Shake Hoffert. Her younger life was spent in the area of West Leyden. At the age of 16, she moved to Utica where she was employed in the Utica Knitting industry. She later was employed at Dunlop Tire Co., for 19 years.
Mrs. Olney had attended St. Joseph's Church of Lee Center and St. Joseph's Church of Boonville.
Besides her husband, she is survived by four sisters, Rose Roberts and Clara Parsons, of DeLand, Fla.; Theresa Hoffert, Utica; and Margaret Hoffert, Rome; one brother, Ervin J. Hoffert, Port Leyden; and was predeceased by three sisters, Mary and Bertha Hoffert and Cecelia Hinds, and by a brother, Raymond. Also surviving is a special friend, Debbie Finster, Lee Center.
Service on Monday at 8:30 a.m. at the Trainor Funeral Home, Boonville, and at 9 at St. Joseph's Church, Boonville. Interment in White Lake Cemetery, Woodgate. Friends may call on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Hoffert, Anthony - Death (click for original image) 1 JUNE 1977 - BOONVILLE HERALD - BOONVILLE NY
ANTHONY J. HOFFERT
CAMDEN - Anthony J. Hoffert, 79, of Wolcott Hill Road, a retired employee of Coleman Bros. and Revere Copper and Brass Inc. died THursday, May 26 at Rome Hospital after a long illness.
Born in Fish Creek, Aug 17, 1897, he was the son of John and Walburg Seelman Hoffert.
Mr. Hoffert married Linda Schmidt, Aug 17 1934, in Rome. She dies in 1962.
He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Camden.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Stephen (Zelda) Vetter and Mrs. Carlton (Donna) Randall, both of Camden, one brother, Bernard Hoffert, Town of Poland; a sister, Mrs. Angeline Holmes, Carthage; 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
The funeral was held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 28 at Sanborn Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in St. John's Church. Burial was in St. John's Cemetery.
Hoffert, Bernard - Farm (click for original image) 30 JULY 1931 - THE JOURNAL AND REPUBLICAN - LOWVILLE NY
A barn belonging to Benjamin Kotary, of Fish Creek, was struck by lightning early Saturday and burned to the ground. The barn was 40 x 86 feet and was situated on the Bernard Hoffert farm, purchased by Mr. Kotary. A small quantity of hay and farming implements were destroyed. The loss was partially covered by insurance.
Hoffert, Bertha - Death (click for original image)
27 MAY 1981
Miss Bertha Hoffert, 69, of Albany, formerly of the West Leyden area, died Wednesday, May 27, 1981, in the Albany Medical Center, after being hospitalized since March 20.
Born in West Leyden on April 11, 1912, she was a daughter of Frank and Carrie Shake Hoffert. She was once employed by a laundry and a knitting mill in Utica.
Miss Hoffert and her sister, Mary Hoffert, were employed as domestics in the Albany and Schenectady area where they resided for many years. Miss Hoffert was a Catholic.
Surviving besides her sister of Albany are six other sisters, Mrs. Lee (Anna) Olney and Miss Margaret Hoffert, both of Rome; Mrs. Rose Roberts, Rome and Deland, Fla.; Miss Thresa Hoffert, Utica; Mrs. Raymond (Ceil) Hines, Lynn, Mass., and Mrs. Earl (Clara) Parsons, DeLeon Spa, Fla, and a brother, Ervin Hoffert, West Leyden.
Services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Trainor Funeral Home, Boonville, and at 10 in St. Peter and Paul's Church, Fish Creek. Burial will be in St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery.
Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Hoffert, Elsie - Death (click for original image)
26 JULY 1979 - THE OBSERVER DISPATCH - UTICA, NY
BOONVILLE - Mrs. Elsie T. Hoffert, 87, formerly of Hoffert Rd. Boonville, died today, July 26, 1979 in the Presbyterian Home after a long illness.
She was born September 14, 1891 in Brockville Ontario Canada daughter of Walter and Margaret Imme Taylor. She married George Hoffert, October 4, 1914 in Cleveland, Ohio. He died in 1966. He was educated in Brockville schools. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church Boonville and its Altar Rosary Society.
She is survived by six daughters: Mrs. Michael Agnes Gentile, Mrs. Charles Martha Griswald of Williamson, Mrs. Anthony Regina ??? of Utica, Mrs. Catherine Rogers of Richland, Mrs. Frank Margaret Roman of Holland Patent, Mrs. Robert Ann Studer of Taberg NY, two sons James Hoffert of Groton and Lester Hoffert of Cortland.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:15 from the Trainor Funeral Home and at 10 am from St. Joseph's Church Boonville. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Friends may call at the Trainor Funeral Home Friday 2-4 and 7-9. Arrangements by the Barry Funeral Home.
Hoffert, Eugene - Moving (click for original image)
04 JULY 1929 - THE JOURNAL AND REPUBLICAN - LOWVILLE, NY
Mrs. Nicholas Kirk, little daughter Rita and son Erwin and his friend Mary Anna went to Rome Sunday to bid farewell to Mrs. Kirk's brother, Eugene Hoffert and family, who are moving to Schenectady.
There were also many other relatives with them, including Bernard Hoffert and family, Port Leyden; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Callahan of Syracuse; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Malony and family and Mrs. Julia Courtney of Rome, and others of Camden.
All regret their departure but best wishes of their friends go with them to their new home.
Hoffert, Eugene - Wedding (click for original image)
19 JULY 1949 - SCHENECTADY GAZETTE - SCHENECTADY, NY
Summer Bridals Assume Important Place on Local Calendar of Social Events
Their Wedding Held at Summit
Gown of Duchess Satin
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of ivory Duchess satin with fitted bodice, sweetheart neckline, Gibson sleeves, bouffant skirt and very long train. The necklone and bodice were hand embroidered in seed pearls.
The bride's finger tip veil of illusion, appliqued with Chantilly lace, was arranged from a Juliet cap of seed pearls. She carried while gladioli with lilies of the valley and a while, purple lipped orchid.
The maid of honor, Miss Ethel Irene Pawlowski of this city, wore a dress of aqua neonine and a matching garden hat. She carried pink gladioli with blue delphiniums.
Miss Clara Elizabeth Marks and Miss Mary Elizabeth Hoffert, sister of the bridegroom, were bridesmaids. Their dresses were of lavendar neonine. Each wore a matching gladioli with blue delphiniums.
John Hoffert, the bridegroom's brother, was his best man. Ushering were George Smith of Summit, brother of the bride, and Edward Pawlowski of this city.
A reception was held at the bride's home following the ceremony. The bride's mother was gowned in gray shantung with accessories of gray, while the mother of the bridegroom was in light blue silk crepe. Each wore a corsage of red roses.
The bride is a graduate of Ellis Hospital Training School for Nurses and is employed at the hospital as a general duty nurse. The bridegroom is a tool designer employed at the Waterville Arsenal. Following a wedding trip to Canada, Yellowstone Park and the Grand Canyon, the couple will reside in Schenectady.
Out of town guests at the wedding included Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Moriava of Massena, Mrs. George Chapman and James Smith of Fort Covington.
Hoffert, Frank - Death (click for original image)
24 MARCH 1927 - LOWVILLE, NY
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FRANK HOFFERT
BORN IN TOWN OF LEWIS, OCTOBER 18, 1880; DIED MARCH 20, 1927
Frank Hoffert, 68, died Sunday morning at his home five miles west of West Leyden, after an illness of many months duration.
Mr. Hoffert was born in the town of Lewis, October 18, 1869, a son of the late Mathis and Elizabeth Hoffert. He followed the occupation of farming throughout his life and met with considerable success. He was a member of St. Peter's and Paul's church of Fish Creek and of West Leyden Grange. Twenty-five years ago at Rome, he married Miss Caroline Shake.
Besides his wife, he leaves seven daughters, Misses Clara and Anna of Utica; Bertha, Rose, Clara, Theresa at home; two sons Raymond and Irving at home; four sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Bazler, Constableville; Mrs. Mary Lane, Nebraska; Mrs. Jacob Kirk, West Leyden; Mrs. Joseph Seelman, Constableville; and a brother, Joseph, Constableville.
The funeral was held from St. Peter's and Paul's church yesterday at 10 a.m. with interment in Fish Creek cemetery.
Hoffert, George - Death (click for original image)
15 DEC 1966 - WATERTOWN DAILY TIMES - WATERTOWN, NY
G.A. HOFFERT
DIES AT 78
Boonville - George A. Hoffert, 78, Boonville, R.D. 3, a retired carpenter, died yesterday in a local hospital.
He was born in Fish Creek in Lewis county July 4, 1888, a son of John and Walburga Sulman Hoffert. On Oct. 3, 1914 he married Elsie Taylor in Cleveland, O. The couple lived in West Leyden for several years before moving to Boonville.
He served with the U.S. army from 1911 to 1915 and was employed as a carpenter at Griffiss air force base during World War II. We worked as a carpenter and a mason until his retirement five years ago.
He was a member of St. Joseph's church, the Holy Name society of the church, and the Boonville council, Knights of Columbus.
Besides his wife, he leaves seven daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Dorothy) Roskowicz, Lowville; Mrs. Michael (Agnes) Gentile, Marcy; Mrs. Charles (Martha) Griswold, Webster; Mrs. Anthony (Regina) Talarico, Utica; Mrs. Catherine Rogers, Richland; Mrs. Frank (Margaret) Roman, Holand Patent; and Mrs. Robert (Anne) Studor, Lee; two sons, James and Lester, both of Cortland; three brothers, Bernard, Poland; Anthony, Camden, and Eugene, Schenectady, and three sisters, Mrs. Rose McCanney, Mowhawk Hill; Mrs. Jennie Kirk, Boonville; and Mrs. Angeline Holman, Cathage; and 32 grandchildren.
The funeral will be Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Trainor funeral home at 9:30 at St. Joseph's church with Very Rev. Msgr. Robert G. Sullivan, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's cemetery.
Hoffert-Kirk, Helen - Death (click for original image)
19 NOVEMBER 1931 - BOONVILLE HERALD - BOONVILLE, NY
MRS. JACOB KIRK, 77, SUCCUMBS AT HOME
Well Known and Lifelong Resident leaves 86 Descendants
The death of Mrs. Jacob Kirk, aged 77 years, occurred at her home on Friday afternoon following a lingering illness.
Helen Hoffert Kirk was born near this village on the farm now owned by Erwin Rimiller, January 2, 1854, daughter of Mattis and Elizabeth Hoffert and had always lived in this town except for a few years when she lived on a farm near Rome.
On January 16, 1872, she was united in marriage to Jacob Kirk in St. Peter and Paul's Church at Fish Creek, settling on a farm near this village. For the past 15 years they have resided in this village. She was a faithful member of St. Mary's Church, a good friend and kind neighbor.
Surviving besides her husband are nine children, Frank Kirk of Chicago, Mrs. Frank Alder of Rome, Mrs. George ???, Mrs. Elizabeth Seelman, ???, Joseph Kirk, Boonville, Mrs. William Wilbert, George, Leo, and Anthony Kirk, all of West Leyden, 47 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild. Deceased children were Mrs. Henry Smith of Watson Hollow, Andrew Kirk and Mrs. Barney Koons of West Leyden.
The funeral was held from St. Mary's Church on Tuesday morning at 10. The Rev F.J. Connors celebrated a requiem high mass. Mrs. Stuart Kime sang during the service. Internment was made at Prussian Settlement.
Hoffert-Kirk, Jennie - Marriage (click for original image)
05 NOVEMBER 1903 - THE JOURNAL AND REPUBLICAN - LOWVILLE, NY
Miss Jennie Hoffert and Nicholas Kirk, both of this vicinity, were married at St. Michael's church, Mohawk Hill, Tuesday, Rev. Father Joseph Wieand officiating.
Hoffert-Kirk, Jennie - Death (click for original image)
30 JANUARY 1967 - WATERTOWN DAILY TIMES - WATERTOWN, NY
MRS. JENNIE KIRK DIES
BOONVILLE - Mrs. Jennie J. Kirk 82, widow of Nicholas Kirk, died this morning at the home of a son, Lawrence, Boonville, where she had lived since 1961.
The funeral will be Monday at 9 a.m. at the Trainor funeral home, and at 9:30 from St. Joseph's church, Boonville. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery, Constableville.
Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from 7 to 9 and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The rosary will be recited Sunday at 8 p.m.
Surviving besides her son Lawrence, are three other sons, Francis, Boonville, Erwin Port Leyden, and Edwin, Constableville; three daughters, Mrs. Rita Ingersoll, Camden, Mrs. Lucinda Blum, Rome, Mrs. Joseph Witten, Beaumont, Tex; three brothers, Barnard Hoffert, Poland, Eugene Hoffert, Schenectady, and ANthony Hoffert, Camden; two sisters Mrs. James McCanney, and Mrs. Angeline Homan, Carthage; 24 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Hoffert, Joseph C. - Death (click for original image)
14 JUNE 1934 - THE JOURNAL AND REPUBLICAN - LOWVILLE, NY
Joseph C. Hoffert, an aged resident of the town of West Turin, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Sullivan, Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock, after an illness of some time.
He was born on the old homestead in the town of Lewis, June 24, 1858, a son of Mattis and Elizabeth Kraeger Hoffert, and his life was spent in this locality. February 2, 1886, he married Miss Theresa Hoffman, who died October 21, 1921. Mr. Hoffert was a member of St. Peter and Paul's church at Fish Creek, and also a member of the West Leyden Grange. For a number of years he resided on the farm known as the Littaye place near this village.
He is survived by five daughters and one son, Mrs. William Ruff, Mrs. William Sullivan, Mrs. Andrew Mackay, Constableville; Mrs. Harold Alexander, Elmire; Miss Oliva Hoffert, Lyons Falls, and Albert Hoffert, of West Leyden; 18 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The body was taken to the home of Mrs. William Ruff by Undertaker Clarence W. Trainor. The funeral was held from the home at 9:30 and from St. Peter and Paul's church at 10:30 on Monday.
Hoffert, Joseph C. - Death (click for original image)
14 JUNE 1934 - Black River Democrat - LOWVILLE, NY
Joseph C. Hoffert, 75, a lifelong resident of Constableville, died Thursday afternoon at the home of a daughter, Mrs. William Sullivan, following a long illness. He would have celebrated his 76th birthday in two weeks.
He was a retired farmer and was born June 24, 1858, on the old Hoffert homestead in the town of Lewis, a son of the late Mattis and Elizabeth Kreager Hoffert. He was the last member of a family of seven children.
He was married to Miss Theresa Hoffamn, Feb. 21, 1886. His wife died Oct. 21, 1891.
Mr. Hoffert was a member of St. Peter's and Paul's church at Fish Creek and a member of the West Leyden Grange.
Surviving are one son and five daughters. The funeral was held on Monday morning at St. Peter's and Paul's church at Fish Creek, with interment in the church cemetery.
Hoffert-Domser-Baltzar, Maria Elizabeth - Death (click for original image) 24 JULY 1930 - THE JOURNAL AND REPUBLICAN - LOWVILLE, NY
The death of Mrs. Joseph Baltzar occured at the home of her son, William Domser, Saturday, July 19, after an illness of one week. Death was caused by a cerebral hemorage.
Elizabeth Hoffert was a daughter of the late Mathias and Elizabeth Kraeger Hoffert and was born in the town of Lewis, June 14, 1854. She was twice married, her first husband being Joseph Domser, and she later was married to Joseph Baltzar, both of whom preceeded her in death.
Mrs. Baltzar has spent the greater part of her life in Lewis County with the exception of few years when she lived in Rome.
She is survived by the following sons and daughters: Andrew and Joseph Domser of Boonville; John Domser of Constableville; Frank, Phillip and William Domser of Turin; Mrs. Otto Sillman and Mrs. Thomas Besock of Rome, and Mrs. Joseph Kraeger of Constableville; also by 24 grand children and two great grand children; one brother Joseph Hoffert of Constableville; and two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Sellman of Constableville and Mrs. Jacob Kirk of West Leyden.
Funeral services were held from St. Peter's and St. Paul's church at Fish Creek, Tuesday, July 22. Rev. Father Brisson of Glenfield officating. Mrs. E. M. Blum sang. Burial was made in Fish Creek cemetery.
Hoffert-Lehn, Mary - Death (click for original image)
01 AUGUST 1929 - THE JOURNAL AND REPUBLICAN - LOWVILLE, NY
Mrs. William Kraeger has received the sad news of the death of her mother Mrs. Baltzer Lehn at her home in Indianola, Neb., aged 80 years. Mrs. Lehn was born at Fish Creek, Lewis county, her maiden name being Mary Hoffert. Mr. and Mrs. Lehn moved to Indianola about 50 years ago. She leaves to mourn her loss five daughters and fives sons also two sisters Mrs. Jacob Kirk, West Leyden and Mrs. Elizabeth Baltzer and one brother Joseph Hoffert both of Constableville. Mr. Lehn died in 1925.
Hoffert-Reimiller, Rose - Marriage (click for original image)
06 JULY 1933 - THE JOURNAL AND REPUBLICAN - LOWVILLE, NY
DOUBLE WEDDING
Henry Reimiller and Miss Rose Hoffert; Albert W.S. Huler and Miss Geraldine Gautner
A double wedding took place June 28th at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Reimiller, West Leyden, when her son, Henry Reimiller, married Miss Rose Hoffert, and Miss Geraldine Gautner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Gautner, Boonville, became the bride of Albert W. S. Huyler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Huyler, Boonville. The ceremony was performed by Rev. N. H. Horr, pastor of the Christian Alliance church, Boonville.
Both brides were attired in gowns of white chiffon and carried pink roses. Following the ceremony a reception was held.
Mr. and Mrs. Reimiller will reside at West Leyden and Mr. and Mrs. Huyler will make their home in Boonville.
Hoffert-Seelman, Rose - Death (click for original image)
07 JANUARY 1932 - THE JOURNAL AND REPUBLICAN - LOWVILLE, NY
Mrs. Joseph W. Seelman, 69, died Wednesday afternoon at her home near Mohawk Hill, after a long illness. She was born at Fish Creek, October 22, 1862, daughter of the late Mathis and Elizabeth Kraeger Hoffert.
On February 2, 1880, she married Joseph W. Seelman at Fish Creek Church. For several years, they lived at Fish Creek, and then located in West Turin, near Mohawk Hill, where they have lived for the past 32 years.
She was a member of St. Michael's Church, Mohawk Hill,. and a member of the Altar Society of that church.
Surviving are her husband and four sons, Fred Seelman, Constableville; Walter Seelman, Utica; Edward Seelman and Andrew Seelman, Constableville; 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at St. Michael's church, Mohawk Hill, Saturday at 10:30am. Interment in the family plot in St. Michael's cemetery.
Hoffert-McCanney, Rose - Death (click for original image)
7 MARCH 1972 - THE OBSERVER DISPATCH - UTICA, NY
MRS. JAMES J. McCANNEY
TURIN - Mrs. Rose M. McCanney, 80, of Collinsville, wife of James J. McCanney, died yesterday in the Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville.
She was born at Fish Creek, daughter of John and Walburg Seelman Hoffert. She spent her entire life in the West Leyden-Mohawk Hill area.
She attended St. Michael's School, Mohawk Hill. She was married to Mr. McCanney in 1915 in Mohawk Hill. The couple moved to Collinsville last fall.
Mrs. McCanney was a member of St. Mary's Church, Constableville, and its Altar-Rosary Society.
Besides her husband she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Stanley (Bernice) Percoskie, Turin; five sons. Norman of Lyons Falls; Aubrey, Gerald, and Donald, all of Turin; and Jerome of Rome; a sister, Mrs. Angeline Homan of Carthage, and three brothers, Bernard Hoffert of Poland, Eugene Hoffert of Schenectady, and Anthony of Camden.
The funeral will be at 9:45 Wednesday from the Trainor Funeral Home, Boonville, and at 10:30 from St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Constableville.
Calling hours are 7 to 9 today. The Rosary will be recited at 8.
Hoffert-Dukett, Veronica - Death (click for original image)
25 DECEMBER 1987 - THE OBSERVER DISPATCH - UTICA, NY
MRS. VERONICA M. DUKETT
UTICA - Mrs. Veronica M. Dukett, 58, of 136 Boyce Avenue, diec December 24, 1987, at St. Luke's Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Dukett was born on April 14, 1929, in Fish Creek, NY, a daughter of the late Bernard H. and Josephine Cronizer Hoffert. Her marriage to Howard A. Dukett took place July 18, 1949 in Newport. She was employed at Borden's in Newport, and later at Mele Mfg., Utica, several years ago. Mrs. Dukett was of the Catholic faith.
Survivors, besides her husband, include three daughters, Mrs. David (Judy) Buhite, Joan Dukett of Iowa, and Deborah Dukett, at home; three sons, John of Texas, Donald of Utica, and Dennis of Knoxboro, NY; six grandchildren, one brother, Harold Hoffert of Poland, four sisters, Mrs. Max (Bernadine) Haak, Mrs. Joseph (Florence) Polinski, and Mrs. Richard (Barbara) Snell, all of St. Johnsonville and Mrs. Doris Schleicher, of Ilion; several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held from the Autenrith Funeral Home, Newport, on Sunday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Leo Potvin, Pastor of St. John's Church, Newport, officiating. Spring internment will take place in the Newport Cemetery. Calling hours at the Funeral Home, are Saturday, from 7-9 only.
Kirk, Jacob - Death (click for original image)
12 JANUARY 1933 - BLACK RIVER DEMOCRAT - LOWVILLE, NY
WEST LEYDEN MAN DIES SUDDENLY
JACOB KIRK, 84, one of the oldest residents of West Leyden, was found dead in bed last Thursday morning by members of his daughter's family, with who he resided.
He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kirk and was born in a log cabin near Byrons Corners May 1, 1848. One Jan 10, 1872, he married Elizabeth Hoffert, who died Nov 13, 1931. About 16 years after their marriage the couple moved to a farm at Steuben Hill, near Rome. For the past 18 years they resided in West Leyden. In 1922 they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Twelve children were born to them, nine of whom are living. Mr. Kirk was a staunch Democrat and always took pride in casting his vote on election day. He was a member of St. Mary's church, West Leyden, where funeral services were held.
Kirk, Nicholas - Death (click for original image)
29 DECEMBER 1947 - UTICA DAILY PRESS - UTICA, NY
NICHOLAS KIRK
CONSTABLEVILLE - Nicholas Kirk, 75, died Dec. 26, 1947, at the home of his son, Edwin Kirk, on Mokawk Hill Rd.
He hed been in ill health for two years. He was the son of Anthony and Mary Nellenbach Kirk and was born in the town of Highmarket, Jan. 26 1872. He married MIss Jennie Hoffert on Nov. 3, 1903, at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, the Rev. Joseph Wiend officiating.
After his marriage, Mr. Kirk bought a farm on the Fish Creek Road, which he operated for 30 years. He was a member of St. Mary's Church at Constableville, the Holy Society of Port Leydon and a member of Leyden Grange.
Surviving are his wife; four sons, Edwin of Constableville; Erwin, Port Leyden; Francis, Boonville, and Lawrence, in Florida; three daughters, Miss Alice Kirk, Norfolk, VA, and Lucinda and Rita Kirk, Rome; two sisters, Mrs. Marion Heath and Mrs. Barbara Ridgeway, both of Rochester; four brothers, William, Mohawk Hill Rd; George, Clinton; and Andrew and Edward Kirk, Rome.
Funeral services will be today with a prayer service at his home at 10, and a Mass in St. Mary's Church at 10:30. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Constableville.
Kroeger-Hoffert, Maria Elizabeth - Death (click for original image)
23 SEPTEMBER 1915 - WATERTOWN DAILY TIMES - WATERTOWN, NY
DESCENDANTS NUMBER 188
MRS. ELIZABETH HOFFART DIES AT AGE OF 90
West Leyden, Spet. 23 - The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Hoffart occurred Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jacob Kirk, about four miles west of this village, at the age of nearly 90 years. Mrs. Hoffart had been in failing health for quite a long time and her death, while not unexpected, brings sadness to a large circle of friends.
Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Elizabeth Baltzer, Rome; John Hoffart, Fish Creek; Frank Hoffart, West Leyden; Mrs Joseph Seelman, Mohawk Hill; one brother, Andrew Kreager, Mohawk Hill; also 60 grandchildren; 112 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren.
Shake-Hoffert, Carrie - Death
09 FEBRUARY 1961 - UTICA OBSERVER DISPATCH
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Shake-Hoffert, Carrie - Funeral Card (click for original image)
07 FEBRUARY 1961
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