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August 7, 2012
Michael A. Wendel

The Tonawanda News

WILSON — Michael A. Wendel, 46, of Wilson, NY, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, while surrounded by his loving family. Mike grew up in the City of Tonawanda. He enjoyed stock car races, hunting, fishing and camping. Mr. Wendel had been employed by Chameleon Color Cards, Sterling Summer Inc. and recently at Allsafe Technologies (press operator) and Sweet Home High School (cleaner). He met the love of his life in March of 1991 and they were married on June 18, 1994. Mike was a loving and caring father. He enjoyed sharing memories of causing mischief with his brother, fishing and hunting stories, watching NASCAR and cooking shows and always giving a smile accompanied with a joke.

He is survived by his wife of eighteen years, Tammy (nee Potts) Wendel; two children, Nicole A. Wendel and Matthew J. Wendel. He was predeceased by his brother, Richard J. Wendel; and his father, James A. Wendel. Also survived by his mother, Patricia A. (nee Wolfe) Wendel of Mesa, AZ; sister, Shari (Stephen) Sprague of Mesa, AZ; and many loving family and friends.

The family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Thursday, August 9, 2012 from 3:00-7:00 PM at Hamilton and Clark Funeral Home, 270 Young Street, Wilson (751-9631), followed by a funeral service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorials in Michael's memory to his children, Nicole and Matthew Wendel, P.O. Box 536, Wilson, NY 14172.

Visit www.hamiltonclarkfh.com.

Michael married POTTS, Tammy on 18 Jun 1994. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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January 19, 2012
James A. Wendel

The Tonawanda News

CITY OF TONAWANDA — James A. Wendel, age 68, of the City of Tonawanda, unexpectedly, Monday, January 16, 2012, at his residence. A lifelong resident of Tonawanda, he was the father of the late Richard J. Wendel; and the son of the late Emerson E. and Henrietta H. (nee Fahldick) Wendel. Jim was a 1963 graduate of Tonawanda High School and was a retired HV/AC Technician. He was a lifelong Ham Radio Operator (N2POA) and a longtime Stock Car Team Crew Chief.

He is survived by two children, Michael (Tammy) Wendel of Wilson, NY and Shari (Steve) Sprague of Arizona; six grandchildren, Nicole and Matthew Wendel, Stephanie, Sarah, Stephen and Samuel Sprague; a brother, Thomas Wendel of Friendship, NY; and his lifelong friends, Tim Nizialck, Bill Myers, Carl Cater and Dick "Chubsy" Thompson; also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Monday only from 4-8 PM at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Inc., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts.) in Tonawanda. Closing prayers by Rev. Edmund Hoener will be at 8 PM Monday evening. A private burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227.

Visit www.tonawanda-news.com/obituaries for online guest register.

James + WOLFE, Patricia A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emerson + FAHLDIECK, Henrietta. Henrietta (daughter of FAHLDIECK, William Alexander and LENTZ, Helena M) was born on 17 Nov 1915; died on 26 Dec 2009 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]