Ethel Jane Snowden, b. 25/Mar/1933, d. 14/Nov/2012

SNOWDEN, E. Jane

Math Teacher and Volunteer, of the Town of Amherst died at home November 14, 2012 from complications of Alzheimer’s.

Mrs. Snowden was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 26, 1933 to Oscar and Ruth Wiederhold. She moved with her family to the Washington D.C. area where she excelled at school and life. Mrs. Snowden took pride in her status as one of a handful of female students at the University of Maryland’s School of Engineering from which she graduated in 1955. Mrs. Snowden was a dedicated and outstanding teacher of Mathematics and Computers at Amherst High School and Junior High School where she taught for 25 years. She especially encouraged girls to consider math-oriented careers.

Mrs. Snowden did many things very well. In addition to being a wife, mother, teacher and friend to many, she volunteered with the Presbyterian Church, Girl Scouts, Renaissance House and Meals on Wheels. Family and friends benefited from her skills as a seamstress, knitter, cook, picture framer, furniture restorer, gardener, bridge player and organizer. After retirement Mrs. Snowden enjoyed traveling with family and hiking in many of the national parks. She was a proud and devoted grandmother of eleven fantastic grandchildren: teachers, entrepreneurs, musicians, artists, adventurers, a pilot and a Rubik’s cube master.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Snowden was preceded in death by her sister, Anne McCroddan. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Hugh H. Snowden; daughters, Karen (Preston) Roberts and Valerie (Mark) Geraci; sons, Scott (Vilma), Todd (Gina) and Glenn (fiancee Nelly) and eleven grandchildren.

The family was present on Saturday, November 17, 2012 from 1-4 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.) where a Funeral Service followed at 4 PM. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the George Washington Cemetery, 9500 Riggs Rd. in Adelphi, MD. In lieu of flowers, a donation in memory of Jane Snowden may be given to the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Haven House of Buffalo or Kids Escaping Drugs. Please share condolences at www.AMIGONE.com

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Brandon J Matjoulis, b. 3/Nov/1984, d. 25/Mar/2007

Brandon J. Matjoulis, 22, of 181 Mud Creek Road, Kennedy, died unexpectedly Sunday (March 25, 2007).

He was born November 3, 1984 in Jamestown the son of Laurence A. Matjoulis and Marla Brown.

Surviving are his mother Marla Brown with whom he made his home, his step father Curtis L. Southwick of Falconer, his father Laurence A. Matjoulis and his step mother Terry Matjoulis both of Bangor, Michigan, two brothers Taylor and Mitchel Southwick both at home, his maternal grandparents Maurice and Carol Baker Brown of Ellington, his paternal grandmother Bonnie Cannon of Jamestown, his step paternal grandmother Marita Ekberg of Falconer, his paternal great grandmother Julia Matjoulis of Jamestown. He is also survived by his girlfriend of 5 years Jessica Lipphard of Lakewood.

Brandon was a 2002 graduate of Falconer Central School and was currently the lead singer and lyricist for the band Aniasin. He had also been employed as assistant manager of Rex T.V and worked at the Geer- Dunn Company with his uncle Kyle. Brandon had a love of computers and enjoyed working on and building them. He also was family oriented and took great pride in the work he did in the family’s home. Brandon enjoyed the serenity of the country where he could spend time with his pride and joy, his dog Charlotte.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Falconer Funeral Home. Rev. Dayle Keefer of the Fluvanna Community Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Valley View Cemetery, Ellington. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Matjoulis Family Benefit Fund at The Greater Chautauqua FCU 220 West Main Street Falconer NY 14733.

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Jean Louise Riley, b. 25/Apr/1939, d. 19/Aug/2009

Jean L. Riley, 70, of 349 Pine Ridge Road Jamestown, died at 10:00 p.m. Wednesday (August 19, 2009) in her home surrounded by her family.

An area resident most of her life, she was born April 25, 1939 in Centerville, PA the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Watson VanGuilder.

Jean was a 1957 graduate of Jamestown High School and for 23 years, worked at the former Lakewood Super Duper until it closed. She then worked at Brigiotta’s.

She was a member of the Busti/Lakewood Golden Agers and enjoyed family, friends, gardening, reading, and playing Scrabble.

Surviving are two daughters, Debra Everson of Batavia, NY; Janice Sandreth of Jamestown; a son, Steven Riley of Jamestown; six grandchildren, Shane, Michael, Jennifer, Shiahn, Kody, and Bryan; and ten great grandchildren.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Riley whom she married November 30, 1957 and who died January 2, 1995; and two brothers, Charles and Bruce VanGuilder.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday in the Lind Funeral Home. Her grandson, Rev. Shane Thompson will officiate.

Burial will be in the Busti Cemetery.

The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service on Sunday in the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Hospice Chautauqua County, 20 West Fairmount Ave Lakewood, NY 14750.

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Patrick James Moser, b. 9/Sep/1967, d. 7/Aug/2010

August 8, 2010

Patrick James Moser, the world’s greatest giant pumpkin carver and boy genius, has left this world a better place.

Patrick, who loved learning and science, and valued knowledge above all things, passed this morning, August 7, 2010, at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, following cardiac surgery on Thursday. He was 42 years, 10 months and 32 days old.

Patrick was an amazing individual, loved dearly by those who understood him. He felt love and giving of love was one of his main purposes in life. He spent countless hours pouring love into multiple things, including his family, friends, his plants, yard and all things scientific.

Patrick’s main spiritual belief was joyism, Joy is where you find it. He felt that looking above his life circumstances and finding the goodness in all things, was what life was all about.

Before his early retirement, due to a disability that was created by MS, he was a graphic designer and had formed Interlattice Inc. in the early 1990s. He wrote code and developed some of the most amazing graphical images and web pages. He sold the business when he was too unwell to work.

He will be dearly missed by his twin sister, Patricia Coates of Chinle, Ariz., who loved him as much as life and was his most favorite playmate. He also will be missed by his sister, Michelle Anderson of Ashville, N.Y., and brothers Rick Moser of Harford, Pa., and Thomas Moser of Jamestown, N.Y., along his many nieces and nephews. His father, James Moser of Canisteo, N.Y., will miss his amazing engineering powers.

In turn may we all be jolly. Feel free to visit Grumpkins.com to see Patrick’s web page.

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Timothy A. Emmick, b. 11/Dec/1976, d. 20/May/2005

Timothy A. Emmick, 28, Of Warren, P.A. Died at 6:25 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2005 at Erie County Medical Center.

He was born Dec.11,1976, in Jamestown N.Y., the son of Nathan J. and Dora L. Eggleston Emmick of Jamestown N.Y. He was a graduate of Falconer Central School and recieved a certificate from HEWES Educational Center in Computer Information Technology. He was employed at Southern Tier Graphics in Jamestown N.Y. as a Computer Technician/Consultant. He enjoyed Fishing, Bowling and Softball.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife Stephanie Stewart Emmick, Three sons Zachary, Mitchell and Jacob Emmick. Two brothers, Ryan Emmick and Mathew Emmick. His maternal Grandmother, Rose Eggleston and Paternal Grandfather, Walter Emmick.

He is preceded into death by his Maternal Grandfather, Ernie Eggleston and Paternal Grandmother, Eva Emmick.

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Memorial: https://myspace.com/timemmickrememberancepage