Obituary from the website of the Union-Sun & Journal, USA, NY, Niagara, Lockport (https://obituaries.lockportjournal.com/obituary/john-stephens-884761292 [accessed 23 Nov 2021]). Published in print format 3 Mar 2017. Obituary has been redacted to remove the names of family members believed to still be living :
"John E. Stephens
"June 22, 1920 - March 2, 2017
"Of Sanborn, NY, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017, following a brief illness.
"He was born in Bellwood, PA on June 22, 1920, the son of the late John and Lettie [Smith] Stephens.
"Mr. Stephens served as a Master Sergeant in the US Army during World War II, in the Pacific Theater. After the war he moved to Cheektowaga in 1947 and became a crane operator with Westinghouse for 33 years, before retiring in 1982. He also lived in Lockport before moving to Sanborn in 1994. Mr. Stephens was an avid sportsmen.
"He was the husband of the late Marie [Dunn] and Dorothy [Fowler] Stephens.
"Mr. Stephens is survived by his son * * *, two grandchildren * * *, three great grandchildren * * *, three great great grandchildren * * *, step father to * * * and their families, also many nieces and nephews. Mr. Stephens was the brother of the late Marie, Earl, Paul, George and Kenneth Stephens.
"His family will be present on Sunday from 4-8 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY, where funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:00 AM, with the Rev. Frank BonGiovanni officiating.
"The family extends special gratitude to the staff of the Elderwood Hospice unit.
"Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made in his name to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094.
"Interment with Military Honors in Greenwood Cemetery, Wilson, NY."
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First wife was Dorothy Fowler. Dorothy has not been positively identified, although it is known that she predeceased John. If you have information about Dorothy, please contact the manager of this memorial. Thank you!
"John E. Stephens
"June 22, 1920 - March 2, 2017
"Of Sanborn, NY, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017, following a brief illness.
"He was born in Bellwood, PA on June 22, 1920, the son of the late John and Lettie [Smith] Stephens.
"Mr. Stephens served as a Master Sergeant in the US Army during World War II, in the Pacific Theater. After the war he moved to Cheektowaga in 1947 and became a crane operator with Westinghouse for 33 years, before retiring in 1982. He also lived in Lockport before moving to Sanborn in 1994. Mr. Stephens was an avid sportsmen.
"He was the husband of the late Marie [Dunn] and Dorothy [Fowler] Stephens.
"Mr. Stephens is survived by his son * * *, two grandchildren * * *, three great grandchildren * * *, three great great grandchildren * * *, step father to * * * and their families, also many nieces and nephews. Mr. Stephens was the brother of the late Marie, Earl, Paul, George and Kenneth Stephens.
"His family will be present on Sunday from 4-8 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY, where funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:00 AM, with the Rev. Frank BonGiovanni officiating.
"The family extends special gratitude to the staff of the Elderwood Hospice unit.
"Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made in his name to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094.
"Interment with Military Honors in Greenwood Cemetery, Wilson, NY."
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First wife was Dorothy Fowler. Dorothy has not been positively identified, although it is known that she predeceased John. If you have information about Dorothy, please contact the manager of this memorial. Thank you!
Obituary from the website of the Union-Sun & Journal, USA, NY, Niagara, Lockport (https://obituaries.lockportjournal.com/obituary/john-stephens-884761292 [accessed 23 Nov 2021]). Published in print format 3 Mar 2017. Obituary has been redacted to remove the names of family members believed to still be living :
"John E. Stephens
"June 22, 1920 - March 2, 2017
"Of Sanborn, NY, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017, following a brief illness.
"He was born in Bellwood, PA on June 22, 1920, the son of the late John and Lettie [Smith] Stephens.
"Mr. Stephens served as a Master Sergeant in the US Army during World War II, in the Pacific Theater. After the war he moved to Cheektowaga in 1947 and became a crane operator with Westinghouse for 33 years, before retiring in 1982. He also lived in Lockport before moving to Sanborn in 1994. Mr. Stephens was an avid sportsmen.
"He was the husband of the late Marie [Dunn] and Dorothy [Fowler] Stephens.
"Mr. Stephens is survived by his son * * *, two grandchildren * * *, three great grandchildren * * *, three great great grandchildren * * *, step father to * * * and their families, also many nieces and nephews. Mr. Stephens was the brother of the late Marie, Earl, Paul, George and Kenneth Stephens.
"His family will be present on Sunday from 4-8 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY, where funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:00 AM, with the Rev. Frank BonGiovanni officiating.
"The family extends special gratitude to the staff of the Elderwood Hospice unit.
"Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made in his name to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094.
"Interment with Military Honors in Greenwood Cemetery, Wilson, NY."
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First wife was Dorothy Fowler. Dorothy has not been positively identified, although it is known that she predeceased John. If you have information about Dorothy, please contact the manager of this memorial. Thank you!
"John E. Stephens
"June 22, 1920 - March 2, 2017
"Of Sanborn, NY, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017, following a brief illness.
"He was born in Bellwood, PA on June 22, 1920, the son of the late John and Lettie [Smith] Stephens.
"Mr. Stephens served as a Master Sergeant in the US Army during World War II, in the Pacific Theater. After the war he moved to Cheektowaga in 1947 and became a crane operator with Westinghouse for 33 years, before retiring in 1982. He also lived in Lockport before moving to Sanborn in 1994. Mr. Stephens was an avid sportsmen.
"He was the husband of the late Marie [Dunn] and Dorothy [Fowler] Stephens.
"Mr. Stephens is survived by his son * * *, two grandchildren * * *, three great grandchildren * * *, three great great grandchildren * * *, step father to * * * and their families, also many nieces and nephews. Mr. Stephens was the brother of the late Marie, Earl, Paul, George and Kenneth Stephens.
"His family will be present on Sunday from 4-8 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY, where funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:00 AM, with the Rev. Frank BonGiovanni officiating.
"The family extends special gratitude to the staff of the Elderwood Hospice unit.
"Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made in his name to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094.
"Interment with Military Honors in Greenwood Cemetery, Wilson, NY."
~~~~~~~
First wife was Dorothy Fowler. Dorothy has not been positively identified, although it is known that she predeceased John. If you have information about Dorothy, please contact the manager of this memorial. Thank you!
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