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

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John MIchael O'Brien, born in Buffalo, March 1, 1939 passed away in The Villages, FL on September 9th, 2017. He was raised in Niagara Falls, NY the proud son of Timothy and Marion O'Brien. After service in the United States Marine Corps he finished his education at Niagara University in 1966. John married Donna Marie Benedict of Niagara Falls in 1967 and they were blessed with two sons, Timothy and Patrick, whom with their wives gave them 4 grandchildren.
After a career of selling business forms, he and his wife moved from Pittsford, NY to The Villages, FL in 2003.
He was a president of the Rochester Bassmasters, Governor of The Moose in Henrietta, NY, past president of The Villages Freshwater Fishing Club and an active member of the Lady Lake American Legion.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Timothy's Roman Catholic Church in Lady Lake, FL on Thursday, September 21st at 8:30 a.m. Interment will be at the National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL at a time that is convenient.
Baldwin Brothers Cremation of the Vilages entrusted with the arrangements.

John married BENEDICT, Donna Marie on 13 May 1967 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Donna (daughter of BENEDICT, George A and KING, Margaret) was born on 18 Dec 1941 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 10 Jan 2021 in Richmond, Chesterfield County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary

Donna Benedict O'Brien, (79), of Niagara Falls, NY, born December 18, 1941 passed away on January 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, John O'Brien of Niagara Falls, and is survived by her sons: Timothy (Janice) and Patrick (Kimberly), her four grandchildren: Jack, Charlie, Logan and Molly and numerous nieces and nephews.

Answering the siren's sound of snow-free living, she and John retired to The Villages, Florida in 2003. They loved every minute of it! Many Florida largemouth bass have sore mouths due to her fishing prowess. Donna was a proud member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Post 347. Her desserts on "Sweet Night" fundraisers were legendary.

Those who knew Donna appreciated her warmth, her quick wit and genuine concern for others. She made fast friends and kept them close to her heart. She was absolutely devoted to her children, who were her proudest accomplishments.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St Ann's Catholic Church in Ashland, VA on Friday, January 19th at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her honor to the Alzheimer's Association.

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Niagara Gazette - 1/22/1967

Mr. and Mrs. George Benedict, 3224 Porter
Road, announce the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Donna Marie Benedict, to
Michael O'Brien, son of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy
O'Brien, 916 Van Rensselaer Ave.
Miss Benedict is a graduate of Madonna
High School and is employed by the Niagara
Mohawk Power Corp.
Mr. O'Brien, a graduate of Niagara University,
is associated with the sales department
of Moore Business Forms, Inc.
A May wedding is planned.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 5/14/1967

Sacred Heart Church was the setting Sat-
urday (May 13,1967) at noon for the marriage
of Miss Donna Marie Benedict,, daughter
of Mr, and Mrs. George A. Benedict, 3224
Porter Road, and John Michael O'Brien, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy A. O'Brien, 916
Van Rensselaer Ave.
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THE BRIDE was given in marriage by
her father. She wore a gown of silk organza
and Alencon lace with fitted bodice,
scoop neckline and long sleeves. The A-line
skirt was fashioned with Alencon lace panels
and edging. Her veil of imported French
illusion was held by a crown of lace trimmed
with pearls and crystals. She carried a cascade
of white roses and ivy, and she presented
a bouquet of white carnations to the
altar of the Blessed Virgin.
Mrs. Peter Scutt, Youngstown, was matron
of honor in pink linen skimmer with back
panel and sleeves trimmed with daisies. A
matching headdress and basket filled with
, daisies completed her ensemble.
Similarly attired in rose were the bridesmaids,
Mrs. Nicholas Prozeralik, Miss Carol
Supple and Miss Jane O'Brien, sister of the
bridegroom.-
CHARLES O'BRIEN, Lancaster, was best
man for his brother. Ushers w e r e David
Benedict, brother of the bride; Peter Scutt,
Youngstown and Glenn Hackett, Lewiston.
An afternoon reception was held at Hardings'
Restaurant, Youngstown.
After a wedding trip to Canada, the couple
will reside in Macklem Avenue.

Timothy + Marion. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married KING, Margaret on 8 Jan 1919 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Margaret (daughter of KING, Thomas and Bridget) was born on 12 Sep 1900 in PA; died in Nov 1978 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 1/8/1969

Mr. and Mrs. George A.
Benedict renewed their marnage
vows this morn ng at a
Mass celebrated at Sacred
Heart Church in honor of
their 50th wedding anniversary,.
The Rev. John Roch
officiated at the couple's marriage
at Sacred Heart Church
Jan. 8, 1919. .
Mr. Benedict, who operated
a grocery store in the North
End section of the city for
.several years, retired from
the Hooker Chemical Co. in
1963. °
The couple has seven children.
They are William Benedict,
Mrs. Charles Ritter. Mrs.
Stanley Pietak, Robert Benedict,
David Benedict, Mrs.
John Michael O'Brien. Maryland,
and George Benedict
Jr.. Detroit. Three children,
Karen Benedict. Beverly
Benedict and Paul Francis
Benedict, are deceased.
Mr. and Mrs. Benedict also
have six grandchildren. A
grandson. Paul Pietak, an
Oblate seminarian, took part
in the Mass offered this morning.
Members of the family honored
the couple at a dinner
party Saturday at John's
Flaming Hearth Restaurant.

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 11/28/1945

RANSOMVILLE - A retired
farmer, Allen J. Benedict, 84, died
this morning at his home in the
Randall Road, Town of Wilson.
Born in Ellicottville, Mr. Benedict
moved to the Town of Royalton
when he was 11 years of age, com-
ing to the Town of Wilson 45 years
ago where he operated a farm. He
retired about 10 years ago.
Surviving are three daughters.
Mary Benedict, at home, Mrs. Dayton
Hardison. Ransomville. and
Mrs. Charles Goetz, Niagara Falls;
two sons. Roy Benedict, at home;
George Benedict. Niagara Falls and
a sister. Mrs. Charles Manchester,
Lockport.
Funeral services will be held at
the family home Thursday at 3:30.
with internment in North Ridge
Cemetery.

Allen married AUSTIN, Frances about 1884. Frances was born about 1864 in Gasport, Niagara County, NY; died on 21 Nov 1937 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 11/22/1937

RANSOMVILLE. Nov. 22-Funeral
services for Mrs. Frances E. Benedict,
74, who died at her home in
the Randall road Sunday afternoon,
will be held Wednesday afternoon
at the home at 2 o'clock. Burial
will be made in North Ridge cemetery.
Mrs. Benedict had been ill for
several weeks as the result of a
stroke.
Born in Gasport, Mrs. Benedict
had made her home most of her
life in the vicinity of Ransomvllle.
She was a member of the Methodist
church and was active in the Alberta
Mothers' club.
Besides her husband, Allen J.
Benedict, she is survived by four
daughters, Mrs. Dayton Hardeson,
Ransomville; Mrs. David Hann and
Mrs. Paul Goetz,, Niagara Falls;
and Mary Benedict, Ransomvllle;
three sons, George, Niagara Falls;
Carl, North Ridge, and Roy, Ransom
ville; two sisters, Mrs. George
Dunn, Buffalo; Mrs. John Squires,
Rochester, and a brother, Fred
Austin, Gasport.

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Niagara Gazette - 6/9/1938

Thomas King, 65 years old. former
employe of the Lehigh Valley
railroad, died at Mount St. Marys
hospital this morning, after a brief
Illness. He resided with his daughter,
Mrs, George Benedict, at 1113
Ontario avenue, and is slso survived
by another daughter. Mrs. Neil
Burns, and eight grandchildren.
Mr. King had lived here for 35
years. After leaving the employ of
the Lehigh Valley several years ago,
he worked for the city until he was
taken ill. He was a member of
Lowry Camp, No. 45, Woodmen of
the World.
Plans for the funeral were being
completed this afternoon.

Thomas + Bridget. Bridget was born about 1872 in Ireland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]