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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/9/1933

Word has been received here of
the sudden death yesterday of
John G. Bubb. J r , of San Francisco.
The telegram stated that
Mr. Bubb was killed when a train
struck the automobile, in which he
was riding, at Sunnyvale, Califor
nia. Other details of the accident
are lackine
Mr. Bubb was born in Buffalo
55 years ago and lived the greater
part of his early life in the Tonawandas.
He left to make his
home in California about 25 years
ago. He is survived by his moth
er, Mrs. John G. Bubb and a sister.
Mrs. Elmer Hardy of North
Tonawanda and a brother. Frank
of Tonawanda
Arrangements for the funeral
will be made after communication
with California authorities.

ALSO

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/17/1933

TOTAWANDA, Aug. 17. - The
funcal of John Oeorge Bubb, Jr.,
formerly of this city, who was the
victim of an automobile accident id
Sunnyvale, Cal. August 7th, was
conducted yesterday afternoon in
th-- chapel at Elmlawn cemetery.
The Rev. Walter F. Hetsel officiated.
Mr. Bubb who had made his
home In San Francisco 25 years,
was an employe of a sign painting
company. The accident occurred
whe the truck, in which he and
another man were riding, was hit
by a train. The inquest Is pending
in California.
Mr. Bubb is survived by his mother,
Mrs. Minnie Bubb; a sister, Mrs.
Elmer Hardy, and a brother, Frank,
all of the Tonawandas

Notes:

North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 4/28/1924

Stricken with heart trouble while
marching with the members of Elec-
tric City and Niagara River Lodges of
Odd Fellows to attend the services at
the First M.E. church last evening.
John Bubb, seventytwo years old, was
removed to his home at 231 Robinson
street, where he died fifteen minutes
later. Mr. Bubb was a member of Nia-
gara river lodge and a charter mem-
ber of Sutherland Lodge, F & A M.
Mr. Bubb had resided in North Ton-
awanda for the past 37 years, during
that time he had been employed as an
engineer by the Erie railroad. In
recent years,, however, he was employ-
ed as engineer onlly during the sum-
mer, operating one of the switch en-
gines in the local yards
Mr. Bubb dropped out of line as Oliv
er and Trement streets, telling fellowo
odgemen that he felt too weak to con-
tinue. He sat down on a nearby ver-
anda and, becoming faint, was assist-
ed to his home and a physician call-
ed.
Mr. Bubb is survived by his wife, a
daughter, Mrs. Elmer R. Hardy, and
two sons, John Bubb of San Francisco
and Frank J. Bubb of Tonawanda.
The funeral will be held Wednesday
after (unreadable) at 2:30 oclock from the late
residence. Rev Paul Heath of the
North Presbyterian church officiating.
Interment will be at Elmlawn. Suther-
land lodge will be in charge.

John married Minnie F about 1888. Minnie was born in Dec 1859 in Germany; died on 23 May 1936 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 5/25/1936

Mrs. Minie F. Bubb, 76 years
old, died Saturday at her home,
231 Robinson street. She was born
in Germany and had resided in
North Tonawanda for the past 48
years. She was a member of the
Grace Lutheran church. Surviving
are a son, Frank J., Tonawanda;
a daughter, Mrs. Elmer
Hardy, North Tonawanda; six
grandchildren and one great
grandchild. Rites will be held tomorrow
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
from the residence. Rev. John H.
Sprock will officiate. Burial will
be in Elmlawn