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In Memory of
Frances L.
Voelker (Napora)
Voelker (Napora)
1910 - 2014
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Obituary for Frances L. Voelker (Napora)
VOELKER - Frances L. (nee Napora) March 26, 2014 at age 103. Beloved wife of the late Edward W.; dear mother of Linda (Isaac) Winograd, Glenn and the late Gail (Russell) Barnett and Mark Voelker; loving grandmother of ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; predeceased by brothers and sisters; survived by nieces, nephews and her dear friends, the Garshnick and Folck families. Funeral services private. Mrs. Voelker was owner and operator of Voelker’s Bowling Center since 1941. Donations in Mrs. Voelker's memory to the American Cancer Society are appreciated. Online condolences at www.KOLANOFUNERALHOME.com
Frances L. Voelker, owner of Voelker’s Lanes in Buffalo, died March 26 in the McAuley Residence, Town of Tonawanda. She was 103.
Born Frances Napora in Buffalo, she lived in the Black Rock neighborhood her entire life. She attended School 42.
Mrs. Voelker owned Voelker’s, an unofficial Buffalo landmark at Amherst Street and Elmwood Avenue that’s known for its vintage look. The business, which is now run by a granddaughter, has been family-owned since 1892.
She started working at Voelker’s in 1930 and never retired. She bowled until she was 92 and also enjoyed gardening and traveling. She visited every state.
Her husband, Edward, died in 1988.
Frances L. Voelker, owner of Voelker’s Lanes in Buffalo, died March 26 in the McAuley Residence, Town of Tonawanda. She was 103.
Born Frances Napora in Buffalo, she lived in the Black Rock neighborhood her entire life. She attended School 42.
Mrs. Voelker owned Voelker’s, an unofficial Buffalo landmark at Amherst Street and Elmwood Avenue that’s known for its vintage look. The business, which is now run by a granddaughter, has been family-owned since 1892.
She started working at Voelker’s in 1930 and never retired. She bowled until she was 92 and also enjoyed gardening and traveling. She visited every state.
Her husband, Edward, died in 1988.
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