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October 29, 2011
Norman John Rainer

Niagara Gazette

BUFFALO — Norman John Rainer, of Buffalo, died on Thursday, October 27, 2011 in Kenmore Mercy Hospital, after an apparent heart attack. He turned 50 on the 24th of October. Norman was born in Niagara Falls on October 24, 1961, the son of Richard and Nancy (Pitts) Rainer, Sr. of Amherst.

He attended area schools and was a graduate of Sweet Home High School. Following his graduation, he served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. Norman was self employed as a contractor, focusing on home improvements. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, the arts including drawing and tattooing.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by three children, Alicia Lynn Rainer of Amherst, Elizabeth Susan Rainer of North Tonawanda and Erie Matthew Rainer of Buffalo; five siblings, Deborah Chandler of North Tonawanda, his twin brother, Captain Richard Rainer, Jr. (Bente) of Rhode Island, James Rainer of Amherst; Beverly Zambito (Frank) of the Town of Tonawanda, Robert Rainer of Indiana; granddaughter, Julianna; several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11 AM in St. Paul Lutheran Church, 453 Old Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

Visit www.LaneFuneralHome.com.

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June 23, 2013
Richard A. Rainer

Niagara Gazette

AMHERST —
Richard A. Rainer, of Amherst, died on Saturday, June 22, 2013 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. He was 75. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on January 1, 1938, the son of the late Fred and Elizabeth (Whyte) Rainer.
Attending local schools, Richard joined the U.S. Army in 1955 and was honorably discharged from the reserves in 1963. As a young man, he worked for the railroad, the Niagara Power Project and the Carborundum Company for 10 years. He retired in 1999 from Harrison Radiator where he worked as a millwright for over 30 years. Richard loved and spent a lot of time outdoors fishing, hunting camping and photography. He also enjoyed collecting and learning the new age of electronics. He was a longtime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church; the American Legion LaSalle Post 1142; VFW and the UAW 686.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy (Pitts) Rainer, married in 1961; five children, Deborah Chandler of Lockport, Capt. Richard Rainer, Jr. (Bente) of Amherst, James Rainer of Youngstown, Beverly Zambito (Frank) of Tonawanda and Robert Rainer (fiance, Dondi) of Indiana; his brother, Norman Rainer (Elizabeth) of Kentucky; sister, Margaret Pike of Niagara Falls; sixteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Norman Rainer, on October 27, 2011; and by his siblings, Shirley Raverinni, Joan Candella, Harry Rainer and Maureen Neidermeyer.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 2-4, 7-9 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls. Funeral Services on Thursday at 11 AM in St. Paul Lutheran Church, 453 Old Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda. Interment will be private in Elmlawn Cemetery.
Visit www.LaneFuneralHome.com.

Richard + PITTS, Nancy Lynn. Nancy (daughter of PITTS, Robert Howard and WAHL, Genevieve Agnes) died on 7 Apr 2022 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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RAINER - Nancy (nee Pitts)
Of Tonawanda, NY entered into rest on April 7, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Richard A. Rainer, Sr. Devoted mother of Deborah (John) Wood, Capt. Richard Jr., USNRet (Bente) Rainer, James Rainer, Beverly (Frank) Zambito, Robert Rainer and the late Norman Rainer. Cherished grandmother of Amber, Tammy, Patrick, Ashley, Emma, Jonathan, Alicia, Elizabeth, Eric, James, Dawn, Stephanie, Christopher, Nicholas, Matthew, Robert and 15 great-grandchildren. Loving daughter of the late Robert and Genevieve Pitts. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Nancy's Life Service will be held this summer. Interment Elmlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (southtowns chapel). Condolences at www.LombardoFuneralHome.com

Fred + WHYTE, Elizabeth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married WAHL, Genevieve Agnes on 6 Sep 1930 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Genevieve (daughter of WAHL, Adam E and HASELEY, Agnes Terese Dorothea) was born on 1 Jul 1907 in New York; died in Apr 1981 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 9/9/1930

The marriage of Mias Genevieve A.
Wahl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam
E. Wahl of La Salle avenue, to Robert
H. Pitts, son of Mr. and Mrs. James
T. Pitts of Knoxville, Term., was solemnized
at 5:30 o'clock on Saturday
afternoon at St. Paul's Lutheran
church. Rev. Ziemer performed the
ceremony. The church waa decorated
with fall flowers and the altar was
banked with ferns and palms. The
bride, who was given in marriage by
her father, was lovely in a gown of
white satin made on Princess lines. Her
long tulle veil was, caught to a close
fitting cap of tulle with clusters of
orange blossoms. She carried a shower
bouquet of roses, lilies of the valley
and babies' breath. Miss Gertrude L.
Wahl was the bride's only attendant
and she was gowned in flowered chiffon
and wore a pink horsehair hat and
pink mitts. She carried an arm bouquet,
of pink rosea. Arthur T. Briggs
was the best roan, and the ushers were
Arthur and Edgar Schultz. The bride's
mother was gowned in black chiffon.
Before the ceremony, Sylvester Hannlgan
sang "O Promise Me." Immediately
following the ceremony a reception
was held at the home of the. bride's
parents. The guests Included Mr. and
Mrs. Elmer Cornell and daughter,
Dolly; Mrs. Alex Haseley, Mrs. Mary
Wagner, Mrs. Margaret Bunce and
daughter, Lorraine; Mrs. Mary Wahl,
Mr. George Wahl, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester
Hannlgan, Miss Dorothy Eddy,
and Mrs. Arthur T. Briggs.
Mr. and Mrs. Pitts left on an extended
trip through the.south, the later
traveling in an attractive printed
gown of blue with a matching hat.
Upon their return they will make their
home'at 2203 La Salle avenue.