Notes:

Wayne “John” Beane of Newfane, loving husband of Shirley (Behm) Beane, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017.  Born on January 26, 1938 in Sutton, West Virginia to the late Edmund Byrne Keener and Pearl Hess. 
Wayne graduated from Atwater High School in Akron, Ohio in 1955.  He moved to Lockport, NY in 1956 where he married Shirley on July 18, 1958. They would have celebrated their 58th Anniversary this year. Wayne worked in production at Harrison Radiator retiring after 30 years in 1986.  Following his retirement, he managed the gift shop at Newfane Hospital for many years until it closed.  Wayne also served as secretary for Allie Brandt’s and Townline Bowling Alley leagues. During his spare time he enjoyed bowling, golfing, hunting, fishing and loved feeding and watching his birds.
In addition to his wife, Wayne is survived by his loving children, Mary Beth Beane, Kayla Ann Beane and Patty Ann Beane; grandchildren, Jordan Cunningham and Brianna May Beane; brother, Jim (Yvonne) Beane; sisters, Rose Ann (Late Ronnie) Coffelt and Charlotte Hamrick.  He also leaves behind several nieces, nephews and “Mother Janet (late Okey) Riffle”
The family of Wayne would like to thank the Odd Fellow & Rebekah Nursing Home for their wonderful care, especially the North Unit.
Family and friends are welcome to call Thursday, July 6th from 3 – 7 PM in Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St. Lockport where Funeral services will immediately follow at 7 PM.  Burial in Cold Springs Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Wayne’s name to the charity of your choice. Visit www.pruddenandkandt.com for online condolences

Wayne married BEHM, Shirley Mae on 18 Jul 1959 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Shirley (daughter of BEHM, Arthur and HAAK, Minnie) was born on 29 May 1940 in Lockport Memorial Hospital, Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 8 Nov 2020 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 5/13/1959

Arthur Behm of 126 Lock St.
announces the engagement and
forthcoming marriage of his
daughter, Shirley May, to Wayne
Beane, son of Mrs. Pearl Hess
of Sutton, W. Va. and Edmund
Keener of Akron, Ohio Miss
Behm is also the daughter of
the late Mrs. Behm.
Miss Behm is a 1958 graduate
of Lockport Senior High School.
Her fiance is a 1955 graduate ot
South East High School, Akron,
Ohio.
The marriage will take place
July 18 at St. Peter's Evangelical
& Reformed Church, Lockport.

ALSO

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 7/21/1959

In doube-ring rites Saturday morning at 11 in St
Peter's United Church of Christ, Miss Shirley May
Behm and Wayne Kent Beane were united in marriage.
Gold vases of white carnations and shasta mums and
lighted candles in candelabra formed the decorations
at the altar. Mrs. Leo Donahue played the wedding
music.
The Rev. Herbert L. Siegner
performed the ceremony for the
daughter of Arthur Behm of 136
Lock St, and the «on of Mrs
Pearl Hess of Sutton, W. Va.,
and Edward Keener of Akron,
Ohio.
Given in marriage by her father,
the brides gown of white
nylon embroidered °fganxa featured
a scalloped sabrina neckline
and cap sleeves. The bouffant
floor-length skirt was detailed
with embroidered scalloped
side panels and bow at the
beck of the waist.
CROWN OF SEED PEARLS
Her fingertip veil of illusion
was caught to a crown of seed
pearls and sequins. She carried
a colonial bouquet of white carnations
end gypsophUa with a
shower of white ribbon and carnation
petals.
Mrs. James Prunty was her
sister's matron of honor. She
wore white nylon organza over
pink taffeta with scalloped neckhne,
pink cummerbund end embroidered
pink side panels. This
was complemented by a pink
cloche, trimmed with leaves and
seed pearls, and a half veil. She
carried a colonial bouquet of pink
and white carnations with a
shower of pink and white ribbon.
Best man was Edwin Lute.
Ushering duties were performed
by John Behm, brother of the
bride, and James Prunty, brother-
in-law of the bride.
Mrs. Edwin Lute wore a powder
blue nylon dress, white accessories
and a corsage of white
carnations and pink rosebuds for
her sister's wedding.
The American Legion Hall was
the setting for the dinner for the
immediate families and bridal
party, and the reception for
about 309 guests from 4 to 7 in
die evening.
PINK. WHITE THEME
A three-tiered wedding cake,
topped with a miniature bride
and groom, flanked by white
candles in crystal holders centered
the bride's table, which was
covered with a white linen cloth.
Crystal vases filled with pink
and white snapdragons adorned
the table. Individual tables held
vases of mixed garden flowers.
When the couple left for a Canadian
trip, the bride was wearing
a pink dacron dress, white
accessories and a corsage of
white carnations. They will make
their home at 261 Lock St.
The bride was graduated from
Lockport Senior High School and
the groom from Southeast High
School, Akron, Ohio.
Pre-nuptial showers Included
variety showers given by Mrs
Felix Kutrybala; Mrs. Edwin
Lute and Mrs. O. Riffle at the
home of Mrs. Lute.
Office associates of Metropolitan
Life Insurance Co., entertained
the bride at dinner at the
Suburban House in Buffalo.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Behm,
aunt and uncle of the bride, entertained
the bridal party at a
rehearsal party at their home
in South Transit St

1. BEANE, Mary Beth
2. BEANE, Kayla Ann was born on 7 Jan 1965 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 16 Nov 2018 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY.
3. BEANE, Patricia Ann

Edmund + HESS, Pearl. Pearl and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]