Carl married DECKER, Sharla-Rae Gissella [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Raymond married YOUNGMAN, Vera about Oct 1936. Vera (daughter of YOUNGMAN, Frederick C and EDGAR, Anna J) was born on 22 Mar 1917 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 17 Jul 2008 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 7/17/08
Vera A. (Youngmann) Lenz, formerly of Willow Avenue, Niagara Falls, died on Thursday, July 17, 2008 in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Home. She was 91. She was born in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY on March 22, 1917, a daughter of the late Fred and Anna (Edger) Youngmann. Mrs. Lenz was employed by Hooker Chemical Company in the mailroom for 24 years and retired in 1981. She was a lifelong member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, also belonging to the St. James Seniors and the John Duke Senior Center. She enjoyed quilting. In 1962 she married George M. Lenz. He predeceased her July 20, 2007, after 44 years of marriage.Survivors include her children, Ann Schmidt (Fred) of Colonial Village, Raymond Swann (Donna) of Colonial Village, Carl Swann (Sharla) of Greece, NY, Norman Swann (Cheryl) of Youngstown; a step- daughter, Brenda Cassoni (John) of Grand Island; a daughter-in-law, Joan Lenz of Niagara Falls; 16 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday after 10 AM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, where funeral services will be held Saturday following the visitation at 12 noon. The interment will be held in Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls. Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

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Niagara Gazette - 10/6/1936

Mrs Raymond Swan, a recent bride,
was guest of honor at a blue and gray
kitchen shower which was given at
the home of Miss Norlne Connor,
Hyde Park boulevard. Games were
played and the winners of the prizes
were Mrs. George Ross, Mrs. Fred
Youngmann and Mrs. Raymond Swann.
After games a delicious lunch was
served. The guests were Mesdames
Raymond Swan, Fred Youngmann,
Oeorge Cracknell, Frank Patterson,
Joseph Bowdler, George Ross, Willam
Cracknell, John Kent, Harold
Downer and Millard Smith and Misses
Almeda Jenks, Bernlce Read, Martha
Youngman, Ruth Oassler, Margaret
Carlson. The guest of honor
was Miss Vera Youngman before her
marriage.

Earl married TOWNSEND, Margueritte Marie on 27 Nov 1947 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Margueritte (daughter of TOWNSEND, William Bryant and ALBRIGHT, Gissella Bertha) was born on 30 Jul 1928 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Sep 2020 in Cabot, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Margueritte "Peggy" Decker, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 in Cabot, PA. Born on July 30, 1928, she was the daughter of the late William and Gissella Townsend.
While living in Niagara Falls, Peggy was part of several square dance clubs and rollerskating groups, as well as the Rainbow Raiders Drum & Bugle Corp. She was a former member of Grace Lutheran Church in Niagara Falls and had worshipped for many years at Bethel Baptist Church in Getzville.
Peggy was married to Earl Decker for 53 years until his passing in 2001. She is survived by daughters, Darlene (Paul) Garcia, Sharla-Rae (Carl) Swann and Billie-Jo (Ron) Snyder; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Peggy is also survived by her sister, Alvera (James) Ossman; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by several brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4-8 PM at the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 17th at 10 AM, with Rev. David Ewing officiating. Internment to follow in North Ridge Cemetery. Family and friends invited. As you prepare to attend, please be mindful to bring face coverings.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot, PA.

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Niagara Gazette - 2/26/1942

Harry J. Swann
Dies at Wilson
EAST WILSON—Harry J. Swann,
64 years old. died last evening at
7:30 o'clock at his home on the
George Plumb farm, Town Line
road! after heart disease suffered
for the last year. Funeral services
will be held Saturday afternoon at
2 o'clock at.the home. The Rev.
Mr. Olessner, of Lyndonvllle. will
officiate. Interment will be in
Somerset cemetery.
Mr. Swann was formerly a baker
at Wilson. He was born In Trenton.
N. J., but had resided In this vicinity
for the last 20 years.
He Is survived by his wife. Mrs.
Bessie Swann, at home; four daughters.
Mrs. Herbert Alkcns, of Newfane.
MLss Bessie Swann, of Rochester,
Miss Lavlnia Swann. of
North Tonawanda. and Miss Wlnnifred
Swann, at home; four sons,
Leonard and Earl Swann. of Wilson.
George Swann, of North Tonawanda.
and Raymond Swann. of
Niagara Falls: seven grandchildren:
two sisters. Mrs. Roy Kenyon, of
Somerset. Mrs. Florence Herberts,
of Rochester, and three brothers.
Frank Swann. of WILion, William
Swann. of Florida, and Charles
Swann. of Cleveland, Ohio

Harry + KAHLER, Bessie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 12/20/1943

CITY WATERWORKS
CUSTODIAN PASSES
Frederick C. Youngmann, 61, custodian
of the city waterworks plant,
died yesterday at his home, 1835
Willow avenue, after an illness of
four months. He was a native and
lifelong resident of this city and
had been employed by the waterworks
department for 16 years. He
was a 25-year member of Niagara
Falls Lodge, No. 8.1, I. O. O. F.,
and Niagara Falls Aerie, No. 88,
Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Surviving him are his wife, Mrs
Anna J. Youngman; a son, Fred-
erick E. Youngmann, and a daugh-
ter, Mrs. Raymond Swann, all of
this city; three brothers, John and
Jake Youngmann, of this city, and
Louis Youngmann, of Hartford,
Conn.; three sisters, Mrs. Lillian
Taif, of this city, Mrs. Louise Glassman,
of Buffalo, and Mrs. William
Otto, of Hartford, Conn., and three
grandchildren.
. Funeral services will be held at
the family home at 2 p. m. Wednesday
and at the Zioh Evangelical
Lutheran church, Michigan avenue
and Tenth street, at 2:30 p. ni.,
with the Rev. Arthur H. Schmoyer
officiating. Interment will be made
In Oakwood cemetery.

Frederick + EDGAR, Anna J. Anna (daughter of Martha) was born about 1886 in Bridgeburg, Ontario, Canada; died on 2 Jun 1951 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 6/2/1951

Rebekah Lodge Member
Dies After Brief Illness
A 25-year member of Riverdale
Rebekah lodge, Mrs. Anna Youngmann,
65, of 1835 Willow avenue,
died today in Mt. St Mary's hospital
after a short illness.
Born in Bridgeburg, Ont., she had
lived in Niagara Falls for 45 years.
She was the widow of Fred C
Youngmann, who died in 1943. Mrs.
Youngmann was a long-time member
of Zion Evangelical Lutheran
church.
Surving are one son, Fred E.; one
daughter, Mrs. Raymond Swann,
both of this city; her mother, Mrs.
Martha Edgar; a sister, Mrs. Charles
Lundy, both of Fonthill, Ont.; one
brother, Frank Edgar, California,
and five grandchildren.
The Rev. Arthur H. Schmoyer,
D. D., will officiate at funeral services
at 1 p. m. Tuesday at Zion
Evangelical Lutheran church, Michigan
avenue and Tenth street. Interment
will be in Oakwood cemetery.
Friends may call until 11 a. m.
Tuesday at the Otto Redanz Funeral

Lloyd married SPACE, Alice I in Jul 1917. Alice was born on 4 Feb 1899 in PA; died on 25 Mar 1988. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married ALBRIGHT, Gissella Bertha on 12 Nov 1920 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Gissella (daughter of ALBRIGHT, Frank and Marie) was born on 27 Oct 1904 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 7 Aug 1969 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in North Ridge Cemetery, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 8/8/1969

Mrs. Gissella B. Townsend,
64, died unexpectedly in
Memorial Hospital Thursday
(Aug. 7, 1969) following an apparent
heart attack at her
home, 7515 Wing Court.
Born in lockport, she had
been a resident of this city 50
years.
She is survived by her husband
William; three sons,
Wesley and Marvin, both of this
city, and Beverly of Newark,
N.J.; four daughters, Mrs. Estella
Garrett of Yuba City,
Cahf.; Mrs. Marguerite Decker
and Mrs. Shirley Orndorff. both
of this city, and Mrs. Alvera
Thompson of Lockport; two
sisters, Mrs. LaVerda Hagerman
of Warsaw, N.Y., and Mrs.
Ruth Carlson of this city.
Funeral services will be held
at the Lane Funeral Home Inc.
Monday at 1 p.m., with the
Rev. John B. Toay of First
Presbyterran Church officiating.
Burial will be in North Ridge
Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to
5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today through
Sunday.

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Niagara Gazette - 11/22/1920

Mr. and Mra. Frank Albright of La
Salle announce the marriage of their
daughter.. Gisella B. to William B.
Cowesend (sic) of Ferry avenue, this city.
The ceremony took place November
12th In St_ James parsonage, the Rev.
James S. Bispgrove officiated. Mr. and
Mrs. Owen Jones were the attendants.