William Jeffery

William H. Jeffery, age 86 of Ransomville died Tuesday May 8, 2012 at his home under the loving care of his family and Niagara Hospice. William was born February 7, 1926 in Ransomville, the son of the late Clarence and Mabel (Gillis) Jeffery and was a lifelong resident. He was a 1944 graduate of Wilson High School and worked at his father's family business, Purina Feed Store, in Ransomville. After the business was sold, William then became Manager of the Youngstown Cold Storage for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed stock car racing every Friday night at Ransomville Speedway as well as NASCAR. He was also an avid fan of the Buffalo Sabres. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis (Gately) (Geltz) Jeffery whom he married October 11, 1969; his children, Sidney (Carol) Jeffery, Janis Faery, Suzi (Don) McGinnis, and Tim (Patty) Jeffery; his stepchildren, Becky (Dave) Shed, Rick (Chris), Mike (Grant), & John (Roxanne) Geltz; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services and burial in North Ridge Cemetery will be private. There will be no prior visitation. Because of his love for animals and his pet cats, Memorials may be made to Save a Pet of Niagara County, Inc., PO Box 114, Newfane, NY 14108 or to the Leukemia Society of America WNY Chapter, 4053 Maple Rd., Suite 110, Amherst, NY 14226. Arrangements have been entrusted to HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Rd. Ransomville