It Happened in Crawford County: A funeral to remember
Mary Fox
While honoring the passing of brother firefighter Carl Easterday at his funeral, no one could have imagined the series of events that happened. The story as told by historian Barry Herschler.
Barry and Casey Easterday met at Wise Funeral Home late in March to discuss arrangements for Carl and the role the fire department would have for the funeral. The pallbearers would include Carl’s grandsons, Clay and Chase Easterday, Bucyrus Chief Chad Schwemley and firefighters Barry Hershler, Rob Meredith, Grey Hershey, Kevin Phillips, Brett Young, Jeremy Gillam, Eric McNutt and Casey Gillen.
It Happened in Crawford County: Chief Schwemley takes the helm
Mary Fox
Bucyrus Fire Chief Chad Schwemley is a son of Dave and Cathy Schwemley and Kelly and Joyce Dillon. His brothers are Troy Schwemley and Kade and Clint Dillon. Chad s parents divorced and married again and he considers both to be his parents.
Chad attended school in all of Wynford’s schools except Lykens. He also went to Bucyrus schools where his 4th grade teacher Tammy Robinson would take the class to visit the fire station. Her husband Paul was a fireman there. Chad’s mom worked for the Telegraph-Forum, and she would also take him to the station. This was the beginning of his interest in firefighting and the trucks. After moving, Chad graduated from River Valley High School in 1990.
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From left, Mike Loncar, Chief Tom Krantz, Pastor Chad Rieselman and Officer Kevin Whitehead stand by boxes of grocery items that will be delivered to the households of close to 500 kids in North Tonawanda. featured NORTH TONAWANDA: Will help deliver toys and food.
Staff reports
Dec 17, 2020
From left, Mike Loncar, Chief Tom Krantz, Pastor Chad Rieselman and Officer Kevin Whitehead stand by boxes of grocery items that will be delivered to the households of close to 500 kids in North Tonawanda.
More than 200 North Tonawanda families will be getting help from Box of Hope again this Christmas. Every child in all of the registered households will receive a gift along with boxes of non-perishable food items delivered to their home today.
North Tonawanda Police to Help Box of Hope Outreach Deliver Gifts
By: Reporter Staff
December 16, 2020 – Over 200 North Tonawanda families will be getting help from Box of Hope again this Christmas. Every child in all of the registered households will receive a gift along with boxes of non-perishable food items delivered to their home on December 17th.
“This is about more than food and gifts.” said Pastor Chad from Lumber City Church in North Tonawanda. “It’s about showing our community what can happen when we unite and work together. Especially this year. The need is so great. We’re excited that the North Tonawanda Police Department is lending a hand volunteering and making deliveries for us.”