Frank + BEHM, Sandra M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank + STEC, Sally H. Sally (daughter of STEC, Leon) was born about 1915 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY; died on 6 Sep 2012 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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September 8, 2012
Sally H. Benchik

Niagara Gazette

LOCKPORT — Sally H. Benchik (Stec), age 97, a lifelong resident of the Town of Niagara, was called home to be with our Lord on September 6, 2012, while at the Niagara Hospice House in Lockport. As a child, she walked seven miles to attend a one-room school house. Her father bought her a Model T Ford at age 16, and at age 17 Sally entered a dance marathon at Olcott Beach and came in third place, only because she outlasted her partner. She became a beautician in her late teens and worked in a salon on Main Street for several years. After being united in marriage to the late Frank Benchik, she converted a bedroom at their residence into a salon and continued what she loved for 55 years. Sally loved taking Sunday drives in the country with her family and getting a bite to eat. She was a devoted wife and mother, raising two wonderful sons and her family always came first. Most of their summer vacations were centered around fishing and she would always go along with a smile, and even fry up what they caught. Sally was a devout Christian and active member of St. Vincent dePaul Parish-St. Leo's site, for over 50 years, where she served as a Eucharistic minister and Lector, was a member of the bereavement committee, the rosary and altar society, and the apostolic committee. She spent many summer months in Oregon during her golden years to help with family. Everything that Sally did was with love, whether it be cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, etc., and did it all with joy while humming her own little melody. She was one of a kind and embraced life through the good and bad. Sally had a gift of making you feel as if she had known you for a long time as her friend, with her delightful and outgoing personality. Her faith was her lifeline and a day never went by where she didn't pray - "Please let me do something good for someone today," and the Lord would answer her prayer. Sally became the primary caregiver to her son, Donald when he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and moved in with her. Every Christmas Sally made hundreds of cookies just to give to family and friends, and you could almost taste the love she put into them. She enjoyed her monthly trip to the casino with a group of her dearest friends and they knew her door would be always open, where they could count on her to offer cookies or See's chocolates. Sally loved her backyard birds and considered them to be part of her family. This past March at the Town of Niagara's bicentennial celebration, Sally was one of seven being honored as one of the town's eldest residents.

Survivors include her son, Frank (Sandra) Benchik; grandchildren, Andrea, Douglas and Daniel; niece, Judith Schoonmaker; and nephews, Thomas and Terrance Stec. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank; son, Donald; grandson, Jason; two brothers, Edward and Leo Stec; and a sister, Rose Hawkins.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at St. Vincent dePaul Parish-St. Leo's site, Military Road in the Town of Niagara, on Friday, September 14 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation or to Niagara Hospice. Funeral arrangements were through the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME.

Sally was everything that God asks of His children and she accomplished that through her faith and His grace. She was an inspiration to all that knew her and truly earned a place in Heaven. When our Lord stood at the pearly gates to greet her, there is no doubt she heard Him say - "Thank you Sally.... well done my good and faithful servant."

Visit www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for online guest register.

John married KUMM, Shirley Jane on 24 Jun 1950 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. Shirley (daughter of KUMM, Edward) was born in Jun 1930; died on 31 Jan 2015 in Degraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Shirley Behm
(May 17, 1930 - January 31, 2015)

Shirley Jane Behm (nee Kumm), age 84, of North Tonawanda on January 31, 2015 at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Shirley was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Parish in North Tonawanda. She was an avid bowler and a member of the Red Hat Society. She loved her Facebook Friends and keeping up with current events. Shirley had a terrific sence of humor, a great debator, a great cook and a Die-Hard Democrat. QVC and the UPS Driver will miss her.

Shirley was a devoted wife of the late John Eugene Behm who predeceased her in 1992. Mother of the late David Behm. Sister of the late Edward “Junior” Kumm and Gloria Wilson.

Dear and devoted mother of Peggy Sorrell, Sandra (Frank) Benchik, Michelle (Richard) Watt and Lisa (the late Gustov) Foit. Dear sister of Kenneth Kumm and Melvin Kumm. Proud grandmother of eleven grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

No Prior Visitation. Memorial services will be anounced at a later time. If desired, memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice, Inc. She will be missed.

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 1/11/1950

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kumm
of 411 Main St. announce the engagement
of their daughter, Shirley,
to John E. Behm, son of Mrs.
William Quinlan of 43 Delaware
St. The wedding will take place
in June.

ALSO

North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 6/28/1950

Miss Shirley Kumm, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kumm
of 411 Main St., North Tonawanda,
and John Behm of 43 Delaware
St., were married Saturday
morning in St. Francis Church
The Rev. Francis Trapp officiated.
Attendants for the couple were
Fay Lorish and Robert Behm,
brother of the groom.
The bride chose a gown of
pale pink marquisette and wore
a corsage of yellow and pink roses
Her attendant was gowned in
nile green marquisette and wore
a similar corsage.
The bride's mother wore a teal
blue crepe dress and the mother
of the groom wore a sheer blue
print dress. Both wore gardenia
corsages.
A wedding breakfast was given
for the bridal party and immediate
families. In the evening a
reception was held in the home
of the groom's sister, Mrs. Gerhart
Krehan.

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Niagara Gazette - 5/31/1944

Leon Stec, 65, of the Packard road,
fireman at the du Pont plant here
for the last 15 years, died In Memorial
hospital this morning. He
was a native of Poland and had resided
here 28 years.
Surviving him are two sons and
two daughters. Edward Stec, of
North Tonawanda; Leo Stec, with
the U. S. Army overseas, and Mrs.
Sally Benchik and Rose Stec, of
this city; a brother. Albert Stec. of
Newark, N. J., and four grandsons.
The funeral will be held from the
Tublnla funeral home at 0 a. m.
Saturday, with services at St. John
de LaSalle church at 0:30 a. m.

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Niagara Gazette - 3/16/1946

NORTH TONAWANDA, March
16-John Henry Behm. 55, of 45
Ganson street, died yesterday at
the Meyer Memorial hospital, Buffalo.
He was a life-long resident
here. Surviving are his wife, Mrs.
Anna Behm; two sons. John K. of
this city, and Seaman Second Class
Robert Behm. at Pearl Harbor; a
daughter, Mrs. Gerhardt Krehan, of
this city; three grandchildren; four
brothers. Albert, of Niagara Falls,
Fred and Wilbert, of Itonawanda.
and George, of this city, and a sister,
Mrs. Stanley Urlin. of Hamilton.
Ont
Last rites will be held Monday at
8:30 a. m. from the home with services
at Ascension church at 9 o'clock-
The Rev. J. P. J. Hunt win
officiate. Interment will be in Mt.
Olivet cemetery.

John married CARLIN, Anna about 1913. Anna was born about 1893 in Canada; died on 22 Jun 1968 in Degraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 6/25/1968

QUINLAN - Anna C. (Behm)
Quinlan, 308 Main St., Tona-
wanda, Saturday (June 22,
1958) at DeGraff Memorial
Hospital after a long illness.
Beloved wife of William J.
Quinlan; mother of Mrs.
Gerhardt (Gertryde) Krehan,
Robert and John Behm, all of
North Tonawanda; sister of
Mrs. katherine Flechsenhaar
of Lockport, Mrs. John (Mar-
garet) Martin of Ottawa,
Canada, Mrs. Grace Thompson
of Buffalo and Jim Carlin of
Florida; grandmother of nine
grandchildren.
Friends received by the fam-
ily from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at
the Brunner Funeral Home,
156 Robinson St., North Tona-
wanda, where prayers will be
said at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June
26, followed by a mass of
Requiem at 9:30 a.m. from St.
Francis of Assisi Church, Tona-
wanda The Rt. Rev. Msgr.
Ralph M. Miller will officiate.
Interment in Mt. Olivet
Cemetery.