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Niagara Gazette - 8/19/1972

Beatrice F. (Bedell)
Leverenz 67, of 2080 River
Road, Niagara Falls, died
unexpectedly Thursday
(August 17, 1972) at DeGraff
Memorial Hospital, North
Tonawanda.
Born in Grand Island, she
was the wife of the late George
H. Leverenz and sister of toe
late John V. Bedell.
She was a member and past
high priestess of the Messiah
Shrine No. 18, White Shrine of
Jerusalem, and a member and
past matron of Augustus H.
Crown Chapter No. 619 OES.
Survivors include two
brothers, Ossian W. Bedell of
Grand Island and Robert W.
Bedell, and 17 nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be
conducted at 1:30 p.m. Sunday
at the Roth Funeral Home with
the Rev. Charles D. Lindholm
officiating. Burial will be in
Whitehaven Cemetery, Grand
Island.
Friends may call from 7 to 9
p.m. today.

Beatrice married ZEBULSKE, Arthur A about Oct 1926. Arthur (son of ZEBULSKE, Charles F and KOWSKY, Lena A V) was born on 1 Oct 1903 in New York; died on 5 Nov 1992 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 10/19/1926

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Zebulske have
returned to their home in 375 Morgan
street, from a wedding trip to
Washington, D.C. Among the entertainments
for Mrs. Zebulske who was
formerly Beatrice Bedell was a var-
iety shower by Miss Jean Sommer-
feldt, a kitchen shower by Mrs. Ruth
Alliger, a linen shower, by mrs. Cary
a personal shower by Miss Mildred
Kowsky, a crystal shower by Miss
Madelene Kropp, a variety shower by
Mrs. Gardei and a towel shower at
which Mrs. Myrtle Balling entertain-
ed.

ALSO

North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 4/23/1926

Mr. and Mrs John V. Bedell of 357
Morgan street announce the engagement
ol their daughter. Beatrice
Florence, to Arthur A. Zebulske of
North Tonawanda. the marriage to
take place this Fall.

ALSO

North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 10/5/1926

A prettv wedding took place last
evening at seven o'clock when Miss
Beatrice F. Bedell, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. John V. Bedell, became the
bride of Arthur A. Zebulske, the Rev.
L. A Schulz officiating.
The ceremony was performced in
Frieden's church before a bank of
palms and asters, tied with tulle ribbon.
The bride, who was given in
marriage by her father, wore a beautiful
gown of white bridal satin and
rose point lace, made in bouffant style
and trimmed with rhinestones and
pearls. Her tulle veil was made in
coronet style and shirred in double
ruche across the back of her head
where it was fastened with orange
blossoms. She carried a shower bou-
quel of roses, lilies ol the valley and
baby breath.
The maid of honor. Miss Mildred
Kowsky, and bridesmaid. Miss Ruth
Brown, wore gowns of green and coral
georgette with crystal bands in their
hair, and canied arm bouquets of
pink roses and baby breath, tied with
rainbow tulle ribbon. LeGrand Ze-
bulske, brother of the groom was best
man and ushers were Walter Zebul-
ske, John Bedell and William Niland.
Mrs. Bedell, mother of the bride, wore
a gown of ashes of roses satin back
crepe and Mrs. Zebulske, the groom's
mother, wore robin glove silk. Miss
Newman played the wedding march
and played during the ceremony.
Following the ceremony, a reception
was held at the Elk's home and a wed-
ding supper was served to seventy
five guests. Covers were laid for
eighteen at the bride's table which
was centered with a decorated bride's
cake. Other decorations were of glad-
ioli, ferns and smilax. Other tables
were arranged in horseshoe shape.
Music was furnished for dancing in
the small ballroom. Out of town guests
included a number from Los Angeles,
Palm Beach, Buffalo, Williamsville
and Niagara Falls.
Mr. and Mrs. Zebulske are taking a
two weeks' motor trip to Washington,
D. C., and other eastern points and
will be at home in 357 Morgan street,
upon their return.

Beatrice married LEVERENZ, George H on 8 Aug 1936 in New York City, New York. George (son of LEVERENZ, George H) was born about 1906 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Sep 1969 in Wilmington, New Castle County, DE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/8/1936

Miss Bedell Feted at Many Parties
Miss Beatrice F. Bedell of 357
Morgan street, whose marriage
takes place this 'evening .in New
York city to Mr. George Leverenz,
son of Mr. and Mrs. George
R. Leverenz of 244 Goundry street
-has been the guest of honor at.
several pre-nuptial showers.
Friday evening, July 31st, Mrs.
John Bedell entertained at a personal
shower and on Monday evening,
Miss Viola Pfanner entertained
eight girls at a dinner party
at the Stratford Arms Hotel and
a pretty gift was presented to
the guest of honor.
Tuesday evening, Mrs. George
Leverenz, Sr. entertained at a
bedroom shower. A birdge club
from Remington-Rand entertained
on Wednesday at a dinner at the
Auf Wiedersehn and Miss Bedell
was 'presented with a crystal cocktail
set.

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 5/5/1928

TONAWANDA, May 5-John V.
Bedell. 65 years old. 357 Morgan
avenue, this city, who died in the
Emergency hospital. Buffalo, yes-
terday, will be laid at rest Monday
afternoon in the White Haven ceme.
tery. Grand Island.
Mr. Bedell is. survived by his wife,
Florence Mitchell Bedell; a daugh-
ter. Mrs. Arthur Zebulske. anil
three sons, John, Ossian and Robert
of Tonawanda, and two sisters,
Mrs. S. S. Staley and Mrs. John A
Markett of Buffalo. He was a mem.
ber of F. A. M., Tonawanda Lodge
and Marine Engineers Benevoleat
Association.

John married MITCHELL, Florence about 1903. Florence (daughter of MITCHELL, Wood and Josephine) was born about 1887 in East Aurora, Erie County, NY; died on 2 Jan 1929 in Degraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 1/3/1929

Mrs. Florence Mitchell Bedell,
42 years old. wife of the late
John V. Bedell. ,357 Morgan street,
died Iasl last, night at the DeGraff
Memorial hospital Mrs. Bedell
was born in East Aurora. She
came to Tonawanda with her family
from Grand Island ten years
ago and had resided here since.
She is survived by a daughter.
Mrs. Arthur Zebulske; two sons,
John Ossian and Robert Bedell:
a sister. Mrs. Thomas McConnell
and two brothers. John and William
Mitchell. The funeral will
be held Saturday morning at 8:30
o'clock from the residence and
half an hour later at t h e St. Francis
church. Burial will be in the
White Haven cemetery. Grand Island.

Notes:

Buffalo NY Morning Express - 5/6/1902

Ossian Bedell of Grand Island
died early Yesterday
Morning.
PARALYSIS THE CAUSE
HAD BEEN IDENTIFIED WITH RE-
PUBLICAN POLITICS FOR 50
YEARS
A familiar figure will be seen no more
on Buffalo streets Rugged old Ossian
Bedell of Grand Island died yesterday
morning at 3:10 o'clock, after a battle
of seven weeks. Paralysis was the
cause of death. Little hope of life was
given shortly after the severe stroke
which visited him about the middle of
March. As the days advanced he steadily
weakened and for the last week the
end was expected at any moment. He
could take no nourishment except a
little beef broth. Only his remarkable
vitality sustained him. Mr. Bedell died
In his home adjoining the Bedell House
on the island.
Mr. Bedell Is survived by a widow,
Parmelia Zimmerman Bedell; a son.
John B.: two daughters, Mrs. S. S.
Staley and Kate Bedell, and two brothers
and two sisters, Dwlght Bedell of
Tonawanda, Horace I. Bedell of Chicago,
Mrs. Clara Marsh of Chicago and
Mrs. F. H. Hall of Plalntleld, .N. J.
Arrangements have been made so
that all of Mr. Bedell's many friends In
the city will have no inconvenience in
going to the island to attend the funeral.
The funeral will be held from
the family home on Grand Island tomorrow
afternoon at 2 o'clock. At 1:15
p. m. the steamer Silver Spray will
leave the foot of Ferry street to carry
Buffalo friends to the funeral. The
burial will be In White Haven Cemetery
on the John Nice farm. Opposite
Tonawanda.
George D. Emerson, secretary of the
Republican executive committee, yesterday
sent out notices for a meeting
of that body at Republican headquarters
In Elllcott Square this morning at
11 o'clock to take action on Mr. Bedell's
death. Mr. Bedell had been a member
of the committee for many years. It Is
expected the committee will attend the
funeral In a body.
For almost a half century. Ossian
Bedell waa one of the most prominent
figures in political affairs in Western
New York. He was a staunch supporter
of the Republican cause and was
often an active factor In the party's
conventions. His activity In behalf of
his party did not end from the time of
the Civil War. During Lincoln's administration
he was appointed Inspector of
customs for the district of Buffalo
Creek. In the political campaign of
1862. Mr. Bedell assumed the leadership
of the Republicans on Grand Island
and was elected to represent the
township in the Erie County Board of
Supervisors. He again held no office
until 1881 when he was appointed assistant
superintendent of public works
for the western division of the Erie
Canal. He kept the position three
years. For the next six years he held
no public office. Then, in 1890. President
Harrison appointed him United States
consul at Fort Erie. Mr. Bedell served
until 1893 and was again appointed to
the office In 1897 by President William
McKinley.
Mr. Bedell was born In Georgia. V t,
on June 6, 1882. When he was six years
old, his parents moved to Tonawanda.
He attended the public schools and also
studied at the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary.
At eleven he began to drive a
towing team for his father on the Erie
Canal. Off and on. he followed the canal
for the next twenty years. He moved
to Grand Island In 1846. During the
canal season of each year he worked at
his business, but spent the rest of his
time at his Island home. He kept adding
to his land holdings until he owned
many acres. He was ever working for
the development of the island.
In 1874 he headed a company to operate
a ferry between the island and the
United States mainland. That service
has been maintained ever since. Two
years after the ferry was started. Mr.
Bedell built the Bedell House as a resort
hotel. At times, it has enjoyed
great popularity. It is now running.
Mr. Bedell had been a sufferer from
slight attacks of paralysis for a long
time. About three years ago. he was
confined to his bed for several days as
a result of a slight attack. At several
subsequent times, slight attacks had affected
various parts of his body. Recently,
his voice waa temporarily affected.
The first severe stroke, which
marked the beginning of the end. was
on Saturday. March 15th. He had to
take to his bed. Though he rallied
strongly within a few days so that he
was able even to walk about a little and
sit up several hours at a time, he soon
weakened and began to have periods of
unconsciousness that grew in duration
as the end drew nearer. Last Monday
evening he suffered a second pronounced
shock. At no time after that did
those that were near him believe he
would recover.
Dr. Arthur R. Bradbury of Grand Island
regularly attended Mr. Bedell during
his last illness. Nothing was left
undone. ° Dr. James W. Putnam and Dr.
De Witt C. Greene were summoned
from Buffalo to counsel with Dr. Bradbury,
but neither could no anything
more than had been done.

Ossian + ZIMMERMAN, Permelia. Permelia was born about 1828 in New York; died about 1907 in Grand Island, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wood married Josephine about 1868. Josephine was born about 1846 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ira + Harriet. Harriet was born about 1807 in VT; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]