Mrs. Henry Fritz in the posted Obit was Caroline Ebel married to Henry Fritz. She was born 27 Feb 1853 in Germany And died 11 Oct 1916 in Ashford, Cattaraugus, NY. Her father was John Ebel b) 22 Feb 1828 Germany d) 17 Jan 1918 Ashford. Her mother was Caroline Giese b) 16 May 1829 Germany d) 23 Feb 1910 Ashford Attending the funeral was a Mr. & Mrs. Ahrens of Fox. They were Joesph Ahrens & Emma Ebel who had a farm on the Fox Valley Rd. Joseph & Emma Ahrens had 3 children; Albert Ahrens - no info Melvin Henry Ahrens (my grandfather) b) 9 Nov 1898 Ashford d) 22 Dec 1964 Springville m) Lela Ethel (Day) Aldrow Irwin W. Ahrens b) 29 Dec 1905 Ashford d) 10 Nov 1975 Ashford m) Geraldine Conrow Irwin was the postman in the rural area of West Valley for many years. I have looked for many years to make a connection with these Ebel families but I have been unable to find one. Anyone who has any info on the Ebel families please contact me at the above address. Diana in Wash