Family/Spouse: Michele. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary of Albert Lavender, Sr.

Albert H. Lavender Sr., age 84 of Model City, died Tuesday April 4, 2017 in Niagara Hospice House in Lockport after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Mary June (Luskin) Lavender whom he married on July 3, 1955.

Albert was born November 24, 1932 in Holley, NY, the son of the late Lester and Ellen (Jeffery) Lavender and has been a resident of Model City since 1947. He served in the 3rd Armored Calvary during the Korean War with time spent in Germany. Albert was employed as a Millwright at Wendt's Dairy for 23 years retiring in 1995. He had also worked at International Multifoods for 13 years.

Al was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoying many summers at Lake Chautauqua. He loved riding his 4-wheelers, gardening, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of the NRA, the Niagara River Anglers Association, the Good Sam Club, the FMCA Motor Coach Association, and the Fingerlakers & PEN-NY Mixer Chapters.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Leslie A. (Matthew) Buczkowski of Newfane, Yvette (the late Grant) Marin of North Tonawanda, and Albert H. (Michele) Lavender, Jr. of Niagara Falls, NY; a sister, Fern Miller; eight granddaughters, one grandson, and nine great grandsons. He was predeceased by a daughter, Vanda L. (late Joseph) Specyal.

A Memorial Service followed by Military Honors will be held in HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth & Ridge Streets, Lewiston on Saturday, April 8, at 11:00 am. There will be no prior visitation. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Lewiston Volunteer Fire Co. #1 Ambulance Fund, 145 N. 6th St. P.O. Box 748, Lewiston, NY 14092
or to a Charity of one's choice.

Albert married LUSKIN, Mary Jane on 3 Jul 1955. Mary (daughter of LUSKIN, Arthur W and EHRHART, Sarah Anna) was born on 10 Jun 1933 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 18 Aug 2018 in Lockport Memorial Hospital, Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary of Mary Lavender

Mary June Lavender, age 85 formerly of Swann Rd. in Model City, died Saturday August 18, 2018 at Elderwood of Lockport.

Mary was born June 10, 1933 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of the late Arthur W. and Sarah Anna (Ehrhart) Luskin and was a lifelong resident of Model City. In 1954 she received a registered nurse degree from Deaconess Hospital in Buffalo. She was employed by Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston as the Employee Health Nurse, retiring in 1992 after 25 years of service. On July 3, 1955 she married Albert H. Lavender, Sr. Together they were members of the FMCA Motor Coach Association and the Fingerlakers, PEN-NY Mixer Chapters. Mary enjoyed crocheting, knitting, quiltmaking, and embroidery. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, many summers on Lake Chautauqua, and traveling by motor coach for the winter months.

Her beloved Albert predeceased her on April 4, 2017. She is survived by her children, Leslie A. (Matthew) Buczkowski of Newfane, Yvette (late Grant) Marin of Bowling Green, KY, and Albert H. (Michele) Lavender, Jr. of Niagara Falls, NY; her grandchildren, Tina Andrews, Julie Llewellyn, Amy and Tiffany Marin, Elizabeth, Sarah, and Kathleen Specyal, Ashton and Albert H. Lavender, Jr.; her great grandchildren, Dale III, Owen, Matthew, Jacob, Natalie, and Nathan. She was predeceased by a daughter, Vanda L. (late Charles) Specyal and three brothers, Robert W., Richard E., Arthur G. Luskin.

A Memorial service will be held Saturday, August 25, at 10:00 am in HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville with the Rev. Charles Popovitch officiating. There will be no prior visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lewiston Volunteer Fire Co. #1 Ambulance Fund, 145 N. 6th St. P.O. Box 748, Lewiston, NY 14092 or to a Charity of one's choice. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online condolences.

Lester + JEFFREY, Ellen. Ellen (daughter of JEFFREY, Howard and BEECHER, Fern L) was born about 1916 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arthur + EHRHART, Sarah Anna. Sarah and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Howard married BEECHER, Fern L about 1910. Fern (daughter of BEECHER, Lyman and SANBORN, Henrietta A) was born in Oct 1890 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]