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Posted: Monday, March 23, 2015 3:44 pm


James T. Black, age 61, of the Town of Lewiston, NY was called to his heavenly home on March 21, 2015 at his residence, while under the care of his family and Niagara Hospice. Born in North Tonawanda, NY on February 23, 1954, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mary (Sparks) Black, and stepson of the late Jean Reigstad. Jim retired from Occidental Petroleum Corporation after working 25 years. He was an avid car enthusiast and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 31 years, Brenda J. (Steingasser) Black; loving daughter, Heather (Andrew) McCue of Niagara Falls; a granddaughter, Alexia McCue; brother, Joseph (Christine) Black of North Tonawanda; mother and father-in-law, Larry and Lorraine Steingasser of Sanborn; brother-in-law, Randy (Penny) Steingasser of North Tonawanda; nephews, Sean (Katherine) Winter of Youngstown and Michael (Carrie) Winter of North Hampton, NH; and several other nieces, nephews and friends; also predeceased by a sister, Bridget (Robert) Winter; and brother, John Black.

Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Friday from 7-9 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Philip N. Sallach, on Friday at 9:00 p.m. following visitation in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Niagara Hospice, or Holy Ghost Lutheran School.

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Family/Spouse: STEINGASSER, Brenda Jean. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. BLACK, Heather Jean

Thomas married SPARKS, Mary Jane on 23 Nov 1946 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Mary (daughter of SPARKS, Floyd and GOODMAN, Ethel) was born on 23 Jun 1925; died on 9 Aug 1975 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/11/1975

BLACK - Mary J. (nee
Sparks) Black, 50, of North
Tonawanda, N.Y., Saturday
(August 9,1975).
Mrs. Black is survived by her
husband, Thomas Black; a
daughter, Mrs. Bridgit
Frederick; three sons, Joseph
and John Black of North
Tonawanda and James Black
of Phoenix, Arizona; her
parents, Floyd and Ethel
Goodman Sparks; one brother,
Reginald Sparks; one sister,
Mrs. James (Margaret) Hogan
all of North Tonawanda and
three grandchildren.
Private funeral services
were held Monday (August
11th). In lieu of flowers,
donations may be sent to the
Artificial Kidney Fund at
Buffalo General Hospital.
Arrangements by Wattengel
Funeral Home, Inc.,

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/29/1946

St. Christopher's Shrine was the
setting of an impressive wedding
ceremony on Saturday at 10 a. m.
when Miss Mary Jane Sparks,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd
Sparks of 706 Falls blvd. was
united with Thomas Black, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Black
of 19 Allen street The Rev. William
Solleder officiated at the
double ring ceremony.
The bride, given in marriage
by her father, was gowned in a
nylon taffeta gown fashioned with
tight bodice, square yoke with
high neckline of net. The long
tight sleeves were edged with
lace and the full skirt fell into a
long train. A full length
UrimmefL veil was caught with a
circlet of orange blossoms, with a
small fade veil. She wore pearls,
the bridegroom's gift and carried
a bouquet of lilies, mums, and
baby breath tied with satin bows
and shower of streamer ribbons.
Miss Lois Sparks was her sister's
maid of honor. She wore a
velvet gown in a soft shade of
green, wrth tight bodice, sweetheart
neckline, bracelet length
sleeves, shirred at the elbow, and
full skirt. She wore golden flowers
in her hair and carried' a
bouquet of yellow mums, and
talisman roses. Miss Margaret
Sparks, junior bridesmaid, was
gowned in sapphire blue velvet
with a silver headdress and carried
American Beauty roses, mums
and fern. Miss Lexis Black, sister
and the bridegroom, and Miss
Irene Kohler also wore velvet,
the former in American Beauty
and the latter in periwinkle. They
carried roses and mums.
The best man was Donald Black,
brother of the groom. The ushers
Mr. Reginald Sparks, brother of
the bride, Mr. Michael Hurley,
nephew of the groom and Mr.
Howard Maurer.
Mrs. Floyd Sparks, mother of
the bride, chose a dress of black
sheer embroidered in white with
black accessories. Her corsage was
of roses and mums.
Mrs. Alexander Black, mother
of the groom, chose a black dress
with matching accessories. Her
corsage was of rotes and mums.
The bride's grandmothers, Mrs.
Margaret Goodman and Mrs. William
Sparks, wore black dresses
with matching accessories. Their
corsages were of roses and mums.
Preceding the Mass, Miss Jane
Domer sang the Lord's Prayer
and during the service Ave Marie.
The organist was Miss Marie
Krauss.
A wedding breakfast was served
at the Delaware Grill for 38 guests
and later in the evening a recep-
tion.

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 5/24/1963

BLACK - Alexander D. Black,
82, of 19 Allen St, North Tonawanda,
died Thursday (May 23,
1963) at the Brothers of Mercy
Home, Clarence, N.Y., after a
brief illness. He was the husband
of the late Helen B. Black who
died April 19, 1962. Surviving are
sons, John R. of Westfield,
N.Y., and Donald J. and Thomas
A. Black of North Tonawanda;
five daughters, Mrs. Michael
(Margaret) Hurley and Mrs.
James (Evelyn) Hallnan, both of
Buffalo, Mrs. Lars (Jean) Waage
of Brooklyn, and Mrs. Lawrence
(Janet) Sparks and Miss Helen
Alexia Black of North Tonawanda;
a sister, Miss Lena Black of
Buffalo; 17 grandchildren, and
two great - grandchildren. Friends
may call at the Fretthoff Funeral
Home, 1241 Oliver St at Ward
Road, where prayers will be said
at 9:30 a.m. Monday with services
to St Joseph's Church at 10
a.m. The Rev. Chester H. Polewicz
will officiate. Interment in
Mount Olivet Cemetery. Mr. Black
was a member of the Brotherhood
of Railroad Trainmen, Niagara
Falls, N.Y.

Alexander married WILSON, Helen B about 1906. Helen was born about 1888 in New York; died on 19 Apr 1962 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 4/20/1962

BLACK - Helen B. (Nellie)
(nee Wilson) Black, 74, of 19 Allen
St., North Tonawanda, died
Thursday (April 19, 1962) after a
lingering illness. She is survived
by her husband, Alexander D.
Black; three sons, John R. of
Westfield, N.Y., Donaldl J. and
Thomas a. Black, both of North
Tonawanda; five daughters, Mrs.
Michael (Margaret) Hurley and
Mrs. James (Evelyn) Hallman,
both of Buffalo, Mrs. Lars (Jean)
Waage of Brooklyn, N.Y., Mrs.
Lawrence (Janet) Sparks and Hel-
en Alexia Black, both of North
Tonawanda; a sister, Mrs. James
(Jean) Wilson of North Tonawan-
da; 17 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Friends may
call at the Fretthold Funeral
Home, 1241 Oliver St. at Ward
Road, where services will be con-
ducted at 9:30 a.m. Monday and
at St. Joseph's Church at 10 a.m.
The Rev. Charester H. Polewicz will
officiate. Interment in Mount Oli-
vet Cemetery. Mrs. Black was a
charter member of the St. Joseph
Altar Society and the Ladies Aux-
iliary of the Brotherhood of Rail-
road Trainmen, Niagara Falls,
N.Y.

Floyd + GOODMAN, Ethel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]