+ AUSTIN, Marianne. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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November 13, 2013
Paul R. Austin

Niagara Gazette

LEWISTON — Paul R. Austin, 73, of Ransomville, NY, died November 13, 2013 in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston.

Born in Niagara Falls, NY on July 30, 1940 to the late Lawrence and Beulah (Johnston) Austin and had been a lifelong resident.

He graduated from Wilson High School in 1958 and then enlisted in the US Marine Corp. in 1959 until his honorable discharge in 1963.

On August 10, 1962, Paul married Ann Carter and together they raised their family in Ransomville.

Paul worked as a Fireman in the Fire Brigade Unit at Harrison Radiator, Lockport, for 34 years, retiring in 1999. In 1958 Paul joined the Ransomville Volunteer Fire Co. and held offices of Fire Chief and Lieutenant and was an active member with 55 years of service to the community. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed fishing with his brother, Jim in many tournaments for many years.

In addition to his wife, Ann, he is survived by three daughters, Lynn (James) Suszczynski of Kenmore, NY, Paula (Col. James) Stopa of Camp Lejeunne, NC, Marianne Snopkowski of Wixon, MI; grandchildren, Steven and Skyler Snopkowski, Alyssa, Alexa and James Stopa; his brother, James (Patricia) Austin of Ransomville; his cousin, Ronald (Margaret "Peggy") Johnston of Ransomville; his mother-in-law, Ramona Carter and two granddogs, Zippy and Titan. Paul was predeceased by his son, Lee R. Austin; and father-in-law, Kenneth Carter.

Friends may call at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Rd., Ransomville, on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 16, 2013, at 10:00 AM at the funeral home, with Rev. William Lowery officiating. Burial to follow in North Ridge Cemetery, Town of Cambria, NY. Memorials may be made to the Ransomville Volunteer Fire Co., P.O. Box 239, Ransomville, NY 14131.

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Paul married CARTER, Ann [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kenneth married MCCOLLUM, Ramona A on 14 Feb 1942. Ramona (daughter of MCCOLLUM, Walter I and JAMES, Martha E) was born on 10 Sep 1923 in Youngstown, Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY; died on 15 Oct 2019 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary of Ramona A. Carter

Ramona A. Carter, age 96, formerly of Youngstown and wife of the late Kenneth M. Carter died Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Elderwood of Wheatfield, NY.  Ramona was born September 10, 1923 in Youngstown, NY, she is the daughter of the late Walter and the late Martha James McCollum. Ramona attended Youngstown High School and Trott Vocational.  She married Kenneth M. Carter on February 14, 1942. Ramona was a homemaker her entire life also helping out on the family farm. She was a very active member of the Ransomville Free Methodist Church and had taught Sunday school for many years. Ramona enjoyed swimming at the YMCA, researching genealogy, sewing and belonging to the Women’s Christian Temperance Union.
 
She is survived by three daughters; Ann (late Paul) Austin of Ransomville, NY, Kathy (Dale) Tressler of Abington, MD and Barbara (Joseph) Tarantino of Louisville, OH, also two sons; Wayne (Connie) Carter of Youngstown, NY and Thomas (Kathy) Carter of Murphy, NC. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Ramona is predeceased by her husband Kenneth who pass on August 9, 1991; brothers Lawrence, Leon, Bob, and Bill McCollum; also, sisters, Jane Wendt, Lorna Allen and Linda Decker.
 
Family and friends may call on SATURDAY from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES INC., 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville, NY. Funeral Services will follow at 2:00 PM in the funeral home with Rev. William Lowery officiating.  Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery,  Town of Cambria.
 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ransomville Free Methodist Church, 3924 Ransomville Rd., Ransomville, NY 14131 or Niagara Hospice 4675 Sunset Dr. Lockport, NY 14094. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online registry.