Frances Passaquay

b. circa 1885, d. 10 August 1965
  • Frances Passaquay was born circa 1885 in New York.
  • Frances Passaquay appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 760 Tenth Street living with her parents and sister Emm.
  • She was employed as a bookkeeper in a bicycle store, according to the 1910 census.
  • She married Heinrich Valentin Weiler, son of Balthasar Weiler and Margaretha Sippel, on 15 May 1918 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, by license issued the 8th in Lockport, with Rev. Herman Brezing officiating. First marriage for the bride, a resident of Lockport, and second for the groom, a widower, residing in Niagara Falls. Witness was Mrs. Herman Brezing of Niagara Falls.
  • Heinrich Valentin Weiler and Frances Passaquay appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 919 Cedar Avenue.
  • Frances Passaquay became a widow at the 9 March 1923 death of her husband Heinrich Valentin Weiler.
  • The following appeared on 9 March 1923 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: The many friends of Henry V. Weiler will be greatly shocked to learn of his sudden death which occurred today at his home No. 919 Cedar avenue.
         Mr. Weiler suffered a severe attack of grippe about five weeks ago, which left his heart in a weakened condition.
         Thursday evening he appeared in good health and went down town for the morning papers. Later his wife went out and upon her return found him unconscious on the floor and he expired in a few moments, death resulting from heart failure.
         Mr. Weiler was born in the old village of Suspension Bridge and lived here all of his life. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Frances Passaquay Weiler, two sisters, Mrs. D. V. Hurley and Mrs. John Cole of this ciry, and one brother George of Westfield, N. Y.
         He was a member of The International Steam and Operating Engineers.
         Funeral services from his late residence No. 919 Cedar avenue Sunday March 11, at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Herman Brezing will officiate. Interment in Oakwood cemetery.
  • The following appeared on 20 February 1926 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Mrs. Frances Weiler of Cedar avenue arrived this morning from two week's stay in Ormond, Fla.
  • Frances Passaquay appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Niagara Falls, New York, at 760 Tenth Street living with her brother and sister, William and Emma Passaquay.
  • She was employed as a bookkeeper for a garage.
  • She married John Schrock circa 1934.
  • John Schrock and Frances Passaquay appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Niagara Falls, New York, at 760 Tenth Street. Also in the household was Frances' brother William Passaquay (age 66.)
  • Frances Passaquay became a widow at the 18 September 1947 death of her husband John Schrock.
  • The following appeared on 19 September 1947 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: John Shrock, 70, of 760 Tenth street, a resident of this city for the last 27 years, died yesterday at Memorial hospital after being in poor health the last two years. He was born at Hamburg, Pa.
         Prior to his retirement five years, ago, Mr. Shrock had been employed as a passenger conductor with the Lehigh Valley railroad for 41 years. He was a member of Local 639, Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen association, and Lodge 785, F and AM.
         Mr. Shrock is survived by his wife, Frances; a daughter, Mrs. Norman Meitz, this city; three sisters, Mrs. Harry Pennegar, Philadelphia, Pa., Mrs. Mayme Stanton, Tomaqua, Pa., and Mrs. Harry Kranch, Allentown, Pa., and a grandson.
         The Rev. Robert E. Mohr will conduct funeral services at the home tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be in Oakwood cemetery.
  • The following appeared on 24 September 1947 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: The family of the late John Schrock wish to thank their many friends, relatives, neighbors, No. 785 F. and A.M., and employees of Lehigh Valley Railroad for all the kindness and sympathy shown, beautiful floral offerings sent and use of cars during their recent bereavement, the loss of husband and father. Signed, Mrs. Frances P. Schrock, Mrs, Norman Meitz.
  • Frances Passaquay died on 10 August 1965 in Niagara Falls, New York.
  • She was interred at Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York.
  • The following appeared on 11 August 1965 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Mrs. Frances Passaquay Schrock, 80, of 760 10th St., died late Tuesday (Aug 10, 1965) in Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
         Mrs. Schrock was office manager for the old Clapsaddle Motor Co., Chevrolet dealer here from about 1915 to 1925. In 1924, Mrs. Schrock and her brother, William Passaquay, opened the Passaquay Garage at 915 Cleveland Ave.
         She operated the garage until 1947, when her husband, John Schrock, a retired railway conductor, and her brother both died.
         Mrs. Schrock was a member of the Epiphany Episcopal Church.
         She is survived by one niece, Mrs. Marjorie Santersero, this city.
         Funeral services will be conducted at the Otto Redanz Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Thursday by Rev. John E. Wickenden, rector of Epiphany Episcopa Church. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
  • Last Edited: 29 Nov 2014

Family 1: Heinrich Valentin Weiler b. 28 October 1868, d. 9 March 1923

Family 2: John Schrock b. 15 September 1876, d. 18 September 1947