15 January 1951 Tonawanda News
John N. Geser
John N. Geser, 88, of 236 Thompson St. died Saturday in his home after a long illness. Born in the Town of Amherst Mr. Geser had lived in the Thompson St. residence since his marriage 61 years ago. He and his wife celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Jan. 22, 1950. He was a member of Ascension Church and the Holy Name Society of the Church. Surviving are his wife, Katherine, nee Lauber; five daughters, Mrs. Anselm Rey Sr., and Mrs. Albert B. Gritzmacher, Lockport; Mrs. Edward Kohles, Mrs. Charles F. Kelley Sr. and Mrs. William J. Robillard of the Tonawandas; 23 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Groth and Mrs. Mary Mislin, Tonawandas. Services will be 9 a.m. Tuesday in the residence, at 9:30 a.m. in Ascension Church. The Rev. Francis J. Hunt will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.