Biography

BEAVER FALLS – Winifred O. Christiansen, 93, of Hilltop Road, Beaver Falls, died Wednesday morning, December 7, 2011 at the Lewis County Residential Healthcare Facility, where she has resided since November 29, 2011.

The funeral will be held on Friday, December 9, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., 5702 Waters Road, Lowville, with Ministers of the Apostolic Christian Church of America, Croghan, officiating. Burial will follow in Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., prior to the funeral, at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Beaver Falls Fire Department, Main Street, Beaver Falls, NY 13305; or to a charity of one’s choice.

She is survived by a step-daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Harold Lindsay of Fredericksburg, VA; three step-grandchildren, Christopher and Kim Lindsay of Partlow VA, and their sons, Matthew and Tyler; John Lindsay of Alexandria, VA; Pamela Lindsay of Arlington, VA; nieces, a nephew and several cousins. She is also survived by her special friends, Tim and Renee Roggie. She is predeceased by her husband, Charles, and her parents.

Mrs. Christiansen was born on September 1, 1918 in Beaver Falls, NY, a daughter of the late Chester and Catherine Farney O’Brien. She graduated from Lowville Academy in 1936 and from Watertown School of Commerce. On June 23, 1962, she married Charles R. Christiansen at the bride’s parents’ home in Beaver Falls. She worked as the secretary to the general manager of Boise Cascade in Beaver Falls for several years, retiring in 1982. Mr. Christiansen died on December 28, 2009.

Mrs. Christiansen enjoyed crossword puzzles.

Condolences may be made online at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com.