Mitchell + SONBERG, Barbara. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary of Michael J. Wright
(MEDINA)Michael J. Wright, age 64, died January 29, 2021 unexpectedly at his residence following a brief illness. He was born March 5, 1956 in Lockport to George and Marilyn (Slater) Wolcott and had lived in and around this area for all of his life. Michael was a Retiree from Delphi Automotive. He liked to fish, loved to go camping and enjoyed going to Batavia Downs and Seneca Niagara Casino to try his luck with the slot machines. Mr. Wright was predeceased by his brother: Claude Wright. He is survived by his wife of 46 years: Janice, his children: Michael (Danielle) Wright of AZ, Mitchell (Barb) Wright of Lyndonville, Brian (Victoria) Wright of AZ, Carey (Clayton) Drum of Syracuse, Connie (Lawrence) Brunette of Medina, his brother: Patrick (Janice) Wright of Hamburg, his sisters: Lorraine (Lynn) Garver of Middleport, Alicia (Jim) Kroetch of Rockstream, NY, his grandchildren: Koryn, Hunter, Haylee, Evan, Denver, Alexis, Hardison, Cody, Matthew, Alexandria, Colton, Russell, Amelia, Lawrence III, Raelynn, Willow, his great grandsons: William and Nathanael as well as several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. Private service and interment will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a charity or organization of your choice.

Michael + Janice. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married SEVER, Mary Kathleen on 6 Sep 1975. Mary (daughter of SEVER, John J and WOOMER, Mary Lou) was born on 27 Nov 1948 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 24 Aug 2016 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mary Kathleen "Kathy" Sonberg, age 67 of Newfane, died Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport surrounded by and under the loving care of her family.


Kathy was born November 27, 1948 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of the late John J. and Mary Louise (Woomer) Sever. She was raised a Catholic in Niagara Falls and was a 1967 graduate of Niagara Falls High School. Kathy was employed by NY Telephone/Verizon for almost 30 years, most of which was as a Customer Service Representative and her most memorable years were out in the field as a lineman. She then served as a Customer Service Representative with the Niagara County Department of Motor Vehicles, retiring in 2012.


Kathy married Richard W. Sonberg on September 6, 1975 and they have resided in Newfane the past 40 years. They enjoyed their horses, pets dogs, and watching the hummingbirds and butterflies so abundant on their property. Kathy enjoyed woodworking as well. Most of all she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Kathy will forever be remembered as the Matriarch of her family. Her concern and love for her entire family prompted her to quietly work behind the scenes to see that everyone's needs were addressed and resolved to the best of her ability. To call her the "ultimate caregiver" would not be an exaggeration.


She was predeceased by her step father, Francis Donato. In addition to her husband, Rick, she is survived by her daughters, Lori (Michael) Tolli of Newfane and Barbara (Mitchell) Wright of Lyndonville, NY; her beloved grandchildren, Michael and Christina Tolli, Haylee and Evan Wright. Kathy's family also consists of her siblings and their children; the late Richard "Dick" Sever and his children, Johnny, Karen, Nancy, and the late Beverly; the late Sandy (John) Rovison and her children, Jimmy and Jack; Francis (Jane) Donato and his children, Kristin and Erick; Rickie (Debra) Donato and his children, Michelle, Vanessa, and the late Joseph; and Virginia "Ginny" (David) Dehn and her children, Melody and Chuckie. Kathy also leaves behind great nieces and nephews as well as many, many friends.




Services will be private at the convenience of her family. For those who wish to remember Kathy in a special way, contributions in her memory may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094 or to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240.

Claude married SLATER, Marilyn Ruth on 21 Aug 1948 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Marilyn (daughter of SLATER, James Albert and BRADO, Bertha L) was born on 22 Jun 1932 in New York; died on 20 Oct 2016 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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On October 20, 2016, Marilyn Thompson went home to be with our Lord. The daughter of Bertha Brado and James A. Slater. Born on June 22, 1932.
She is predeceased in death by six sisters, Thelma Daunce, Alice Luskin, Patricia Payne, Shirley Gunby, Jean Bowes and Sue Chatterdon; her son, Claude Wright, Jr.; husbands, Claude Wright and Albert Thompson. She is survived by four remaining children, Lorraine (Lynn) Garver of Gasport, Michael (Janice) Wright of Medina, Patrick (Jan) Wright of Pennsylvania and Alicia (Jim) Kroetch of Rockstream. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She will be missed greatly by her good friend, Judy Gorhan.
Memorial service at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 75 East Ave., Lockport, November 11th at 11:00 AM with a light luncheon to follow.
Marilyn enjoyed playing bingo and seeing her great grandchildren. They always brought a smile to her face and they will miss her dearly.

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/17/1948

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Lederhouse
of 97 Pound St. announce the engagement
of their daughter, Marilyn
Ruth Slater, to Claude Frank
Wright, son of Mrs. Irma Wright,
Front Street, Middleport.
The wedding will be solemnized
this month.

ALSO

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/20/1948

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Lederhouse
of 97 Pound St. announce that the
marriage of their daughter, Marilyn
Ruth, to Claude F. Wright, son of
Mrs. Irma Wright of Middleport,
will be solemnized tomorrow at 11
o'clock in Emmanuel Methodist
Church.
No Invitations have been issued
but relatives and friends are invited
to attend.

John + WOOMER, Mary Lou. Mary was born on 21 Dec 1920; died on 6 Apr 2008 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]