Firth - William Firth Jr. Obituary (Niagara Gazette)

Id 18

Collection Firth

Date 1999-09-07

Description William Firth Jr. Obituary (Niagara Gazette)

Source Niagara Gazette
September 7, 1999, Page 4A
September 9, 1999

Text September 7, 1999

William H. Firth
Falls native was chemist, founded Firth Jewelers

William H. Firth, 90, of 101st Street, died Saturday (Sept. 4, 1999) in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Firth was born April 3, 1909, in Niagara Falls, the son of William and Jane (McBride) Firth. He graduated from Niagara Falls High School.

He married Helen V. Olejarz on Sept. 7, 1936, in Holy Trinity Church.

He worked as a research chemist for 18 yeras at Globar. He founded Firth Jewelers on East Falls Street in 1946. It moved to Military Road in 1973. He was a jeweler, watchmaker and clockmaker.

He was an amateur radio operator and received his license from the Federal Communications Commission. He was issued the call letters K2SQL.

He was a member of the American Radio Relay League, the Echo Singing Societ, the Buffalo Civic Opera and Woodmen of the World.

Mr. Firth was a member of St. Mary's of the Cataract Church, where he was also a member of the choir.

Family members said he was a living grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed woodworking and gardening.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, John Firth of Grand Island and William Firth III of Youngstown; a daughter, Katherine Ziarno of Sarasota, Fla.; two sisters, Eleanor Price and Jeanne Lopano, both of Niagara Falls; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was the brother of the late Bruce Firth.

There will be no prior visitation. Monsignor William Stillwell will celebrate a Memorial Mass at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary of the Cataract Church, 259 Fourth St.

Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Niagara Chapter of the American Red Cross, 719 Ashland Ave., Niagara Falls, N.Y. 14301.

Arrangements were made by the Labuda Funeral Home.

September 7, 1999

Firth, William H. 90 years old of 101st Street died September 4, 1999 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Beloved husband of Helen V. (Olejarz) Firth. Dearest father of Katherine Ziarno, Sarasota, FL; John (Margaret) Firth, Grand Island and William (Nancy) Firth III, Youngstown. Dear brother of Eleanor Price and Jeanne (Edwards) Lopano both of Niagara Falls. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren an many nieces and nephews. Son of the late William and Jane (McBride) Firth, Sr. and brother of the late Bruce Firth. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday, September 11 at 9:30 am at St. Mary's of the Cataract Church, 259-4th Street with Monsignor William Stillwell officiating. There will be no prior visitation. Interment in Memorial Park Cememtary, Lewiston. Memorial contributions may be made to the Niagara Chapter to the American Red Cross, 719-Ashland Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301 or to a charity of one's choice.

Sept 9, 10

[Advertisment]

In order that our family and friends may mourn the loss and celebrate the life of William Firth Sr. (founder of Firth Jewelers) Firth Jewelers will be be closed on Saturday, September 11th, 1999.

Please join us on that date for a Memorial Service to be held at St. Mary's Catholic church, 259-4th St., Niagara Falls at 9:30 AM.

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	Id	18
	Collection	Firth
	Date	1999-09-07
	Description	William Firth Jr. Obituary (Niagara Gazette)
	Source	Niagara Gazette September 7, 1999, Page 4A September 9, 1999

	Text	September 7, 1999 William H. Firth Falls native was chemist, founded Firth Jewelers William H. Firth, 90, of 101st Street, died Saturday (Sept. 4, 1999) in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Firth was born April 3, 1909, in Niagara Falls, the son of William and Jane (McBride) Firth. He graduated from Niagara Falls High School. He married Helen V. Olejarz on Sept. 7, 1936, in Holy Trinity Church. He worked as a research chemist for 18 yeras at Globar. He founded Firth Jewelers on East Falls Street in 1946. It moved to Military Road in 1973. He was a jeweler, watchmaker and clockmaker. He was an amateur radio operator and received his license from the Federal Communications Commission. He was issued the call letters K2SQL. He was a member of the American Radio Relay League, the Echo Singing Societ, the Buffalo Civic Opera and Woodmen of the World. Mr. Firth was a member of St. Mary's of the Cataract Church, where he was also a member of the choir. Family members said he was a living grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed woodworking and gardening. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, John Firth of Grand Island and William Firth III of Youngstown; a daughter, Katherine Ziarno of Sarasota, Fla.; two sisters, Eleanor Price and Jeanne Lopano, both of Niagara Falls; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Bruce Firth. There will be no prior visitation. Monsignor William Stillwell will celebrate a Memorial Mass at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary of the Cataract Church, 259 Fourth St. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Niagara Chapter of the American Red Cross, 719 Ashland Ave., Niagara Falls, N.Y. 14301. Arrangements were made by the Labuda Funeral Home. September 7, 1999 Firth, William H. 90 years old of 101st Street died September 4, 1999 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Beloved husband of Helen V. (Olejarz) Firth. Dearest father of Katherine Ziarno, Sarasota, FL; John (Margaret) Firth, Grand Island and William (Nancy) Firth III, Youngstown. Dear brother of Eleanor Price and Jeanne (Edwards) Lopano both of Niagara Falls. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren an many nieces and nephews. Son of the late William and Jane (McBride) Firth, Sr. and brother of the late Bruce Firth. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday, September 11 at 9:30 am at St. Mary's of the Cataract Church, 259-4th Street with Monsignor William Stillwell officiating. There will be no prior visitation. Interment in Memorial Park Cememtary, Lewiston. Memorial contributions may be made to the Niagara Chapter to the American Red Cross, 719-Ashland Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301 or to a charity of one's choice. Sept 9, 10 [Advertisment] In order that our family and friends may mourn the loss and celebrate the life of William Firth Sr. (founder of Firth Jewelers) Firth Jewelers will be be closed on Saturday, September 11th, 1999. Please join us on that date for a Memorial Service to be held at St. Mary's Catholic church, 259-4th St., Niagara Falls at 9:30 AM.