| 3. | MEDZADOURIAN, Ann Diana was born in Philadelphia, Delaware County, PA (daughter of MEDZADOURIAN, Joseph and EVARIAN, Bella); died on 13 Apr 2022 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY. Notes:
Ann D. Bishara of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 13, 2022 at her residence. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Josef and Bella (Evarian) Medzadourian; and the beloved wife of the late William Bishara, whom she married on February 8, 1959, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Niagara Falls, NY, and later in St. George Orthodox Church in Miami, FL, while on their honeymoon.
Ann moved to Niagara Falls as a child with her family. She graduated from the former LaSalle High School and obtained her Bachelor’s degree in English from Buffalo State College. Ann also earned three Master’s degrees from Canisius College.
Ann was an English teacher at Niagara Wheatfield Senior High School, where she also served as a Class Advisor to over 1,500 students during her career. She was extremely active in the school’s extra-curricular activities, serving as a Co-Curricular Administrator, President of the Community Boosters, and Director of the Performing and Visual Arts Society (P.A.V.A.S), PEP Club, and the Drama Club.
Ann had an everlasting passion for teaching students and providing guidance in support of their career decisions. Her entire life was dedicated to her family and students. Following her retirement after 35 years from Niagara Wheatfield Senior High School, she continued to teach as a full-time substitute teacher at Niagara Falls Senior High School for the last 15 years up until her passing.
Ann was a longtime member of the St. George’s Orthodox Church along with her late husband, William. She was active in both the Eastern Orthodox Church and Armenian Churches throughout her life. She was also a longtime member of the National Who’s Who Society.
Above all, Ann was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, sister-in-law, grandmother, aunt and cousin. She strived to keep her family together to celebrate love, life and connection to God and the community. She will be remembered as a kind and loving person, who encouraged everyone to pursue their dreams no matter what challenges they encountered.
Ann is survived by her children, William J. Bishara, David M. (Susan L.) Bishara and Michael D. (Jennifer) Bishara; five grandchildren, Zachary N. Sheldon, Jonathon W. Bishara, Daniel J. Bishara, Ethan Sheldon Bishara and Abigail Ann Bishara; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her sister, Louise (Leonard) Alessi.
Visitation will be on Monday, April 18 from 3 – 8 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin on Tuesday at 9:15 AM followed by a funeral service at 10:00 AM in St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 1073 Saunders Settlement Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Interment in Riverdale Cemetery. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
Notes:
Niagara Gazette - 7/1958
Mrs. Joseph Medzadourian, Prospect St., announces
the engagement of her daughter, Miss Diana Medzadourian,
to William Bishara, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bishara W. Bishara,
Ontario Ave.
The bride-elect is a graduate of LaSalle High School
and is employed at the Carborundum Co. She is the daughter
of the late Joseph Medzadourian, first president of the
Armenian Community Center.
Her fiancee is a graduate of
Niagara Falls High School and
the Erie County Technical Institute.
He also attended the
Rochester Institute of Technology.
Mr. Bishara has recently
returned from a tour of duty
with the U.S. Army, and is employed
by the National Carbon
Co.
The wedding will take place
in the near future.
ALSO
Niagara Gazette
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Peter'! Episcopal Church
will be the scene of the mar»
riage this afternoon (Feb. 8,
1959) at 2:30 o'clock of Miss
Ann Diana MediadourUtt
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The Rev. Canon Richard
B. Townsend will perform
the double-ring ceremony
uniting the daughter of Mrs.
Joseph Medzadourian, Prospect
St., and the late Mr.
Medzadourlan, and the son
of Mr. and Mi's. Bwhara A.
Bishara, Ontario Ave.-
Mrs. Richard Aswad, soloist,
will be accompanied by
Mrs. F. Merrill Neff, organist.
TO BE GIVEN in marriage
by her cousin, Phillip Phillips,
Boston, Mass., the bride
w i l l w e a r a floor4ength
gown of Italian silk. It is cut
on princess lines with a high
smooth line bodice, which
forms a bow and panel at
the back.
Appliques of Alencon lace
accent the sabrina neckline
and bouffant skirt front. A
matching silk face-framing
headpiece will hold her scalloped
veil of triple illusion.
She will carry a cascade
bouquet of white roses and
orchids.
. * * °
MRS. LOUISE ALESSI,
sister of the bride, will be
matron of honor. She will
Avear a fLoor-length gown of
white taffeta trimmed with
red. It is styled with a fitted
bodice and a bouffant skirt
which is accented with a
bow and flying panel at the
back.
She will carry a white fur
muff adorned with red roses
and wear a headpiece of
white fur and veiling.
Miss Joan Holody, Miss
Judith Bishara, sister of the
, bridegroom; Miss Julie Westerman
and Miss Rose Marie
Caruso, bridesmaids, will
wear gowns styled similarly
to the honor attendant's.
bow and flying panel at the
back.
She will carry a white fur
muff adorned with red roses
and wear a headpiece of
white fur and veiling.
Miss Joan Holody, Miss
Judith Bishara, sister of the
, bridegroom; Miss Julie Westerman
and Miss Rose Marie
Caruso, bridesmaids, will
wear gowns styled similarly
to the honor attendant's.
Sandra Lee Wilkinson, cousin
of the bride, will be junior
bridesmaid. Christine
Adele Wilkinson, cousin of
the bride, will be flower girl.
* * °
JOSEPH BISHARA will be
best man for his brother.
Richard Aswad, Kamil Bishara,
brother of the bridegroom;
Donald Wilkinson
and William Papas will usher
the guests. Robert John
Kazeargin Jr. will be ringbearer,
For the reception t h is
evening at the Armenian
Community C e n t e r , the
mother of the bride will
greet her guests wearing a
dusty rose lace and satin
sheath dress with matching
accessories. .The mother of
the bridegroom has chosen a
beige «ilk dress trimmed
with lace and matching accessories.
Each will wear a
corsage of orchids.
For a plane trip to Miami
Beach, Fla., with her husband,
the bride will wear a
white sheath d r e s s with
white satin accessories and a
peacock blue coat.
The newlyweds will reside
in Ferry Ave.
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