Raymond married KINZLY, Patricia Ann on 19 Jul 1980 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Tonawanda News - 7/30/1980

Miss Patricia Ann Kinzly became the bride of Ray C. Salefske at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 1980, in Payne Avene Christian Church, North Tonawanda.
The Rev. Robert Cook officiated at the nuptial ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LeVant Kinzly of North Tonawanda. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Salefske are parents of the bridegroom.
Mrs. Ruth Rogers as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Elaine Dietrich; Laura Kinzly, sister of the bride; Sally Salefske, sister of the bridegroom, and Analiese Dietrich.
Wayne Salefske was best man for his brother. Ushers were Jeffrey Amato, James Vallio, Frank DeMart and Daniel Spelian.
The newlyweds were honored at a reception in Sweeney Hose Company hall. They are at home in North Tonawanda.

1. SALEFSKE, Adam
2. SALEFSKE, Robert Peter

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RAYMOND C. SALEFSKE, Sr. 20 May 1925-Jan 14, 2008

Raymond C. SALEFSKE, Sr., 82, of North Tonawanda entered into rest Monday (January 14, 2008) in DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Mr. SALEFSKE was born in Ottawa Lake, Michigan on May 20, 1925, to Charles W. and Bessie (Clark) SALEFSKE. Mr. SALEFSKE was retired from Columbus Mc Kinnon, a Veteran of W.W.II. serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, a Member of Active Hose Fire Company for over 50 years, member of North Tonawanda Fireman's Benevolent Association, Raymond also enjoyed gardening, hunting and especially Fishing.

Mr. SALEFSKE is survived by his wife Mary (Popovich) SALEFSKE, of North Tonawanda, father of Wayne (Eva) Salefske, Suzanna Salefske, Sally (John) Zloty, all of North Tonawanda, and the late Raymond C. Salefske, Jr., brother of Burt SALEFSKE, and the late Marion (Willard) GORE, grandfather of Adam, Robert, Holly, and Charles, also surviving are nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. at the Wattengel Funeral Home, 307 Oliver St. North Tonawanda, where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 A.M. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery

Raymond + POPOVICH, Mary C. Mary was born on 21 Jan 1927 in Punxsutawney, Jefferson County, PA; died on 20 Jan 2010 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Tonawanda News, 04 November 1976:
SALEFSKE
Charles W. SALEFSKE, 82, of Burt, N.Y., formerly of North Tonawanda, Wednesday, (Nov. 3, 1976). He was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Active Hose Co., North Tonawanda Firemen's Benevolent Association, Sutherland Lodge No. 826, F&AM, and the Columbus McKinnon Corp. Foreman's Club. 
He is survived by his wife Bessie (nee Clark) SALEFSKE, one son, Raymond SALEFSKE of North Tonawanda, one daughter, Mrs. F. W. (Marion) GORE of Antwerp, Belgium, one brother, Harold SALEFSKE of North Tonawanda, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. 
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wattengel Funeral Home, inc., 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda where services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m., the Rev. Howard F. Cramer, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Acacia Park Cemetery at the convenience of the family. 

Charles + CLARK, Bessie Elner. Bessie was born on 10 Jan 1899 in Toledo, Lucas County, OH; died on 18 Jan 1990 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Tonawanda News, (Niagara County, NY) Jan 19, 1990:
SALEFSKE
Bessie E. (nee Clark) SALEFSKE, 91, of North Tonawanda, Thursday (January 18, 1990) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Salefske was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ and Augustus H. Crown Chapter #609 O.E.S. She is the wife of the late Charles SALEFSKE and mother of late Berton SALEFSKE. 
Mrs. SALEFSKE is survived by one son, Raymond C. (Mary) SALEFSKE of North Tonawanda and one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Marion) GORE of Palmer, AK; four sisters, Mrs. Renee GENSLER and Mrs. Dayton (Vivian) BELMAN, both of MI, Mrs. Edra CLINE and Mrs. Elene HART, both of CA; one brother, Albra (Mildred) CLARK of OH; grandmother of six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Wattengel Funeral Home, Inc., 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda where services will be held Monday at 1:00 p.m.; the Rev.Saul Katz officiating. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. If desired memorials may be made to Friedens United Church of Christ.

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Obituary:
1 November 1943 Evening News of the Tonawandas
CHARLES W. SALEFSKE
Charles W. SALEFSKE, 77, died Saturday morning at his home, 199 Sommer street. Born in Germany, he had resided in North Tonawanda the past 74 years. He was a member of the Grace Lutheran church, the Active Hose company and the North Tonawanda Volunteer Firemen's association. He is survived by his wife, Laura; four sons, William A., Charles W., Jr., and Frederick W. SALEFSKE of North Tonawanda and Sergt. Harold C. SALEFSKE of the U. S. Air Corps, stationed at Van Nuys, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Edward METZLOFF of Tonawanda; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Rites will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence. The Rev. Herman B. Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Friedens cemetery.

Charles + WASHLESKE, Laura. Laura (daughter of WASHLESKE, Christian and GOLEM, Justina) was born on 7 Sep 1870 in West Prussia, Germany; died on 8 Mar 1949 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Tonawanda Evening News - 3/8/1949

MRS. LAURA SALEFSKE Mrs. Laura Salefske, 78, died this morning at her home, 199 Sommer St. Born in Germany, she had resided in the Tonawandas the past 75 years. The wife of the late Charles M. Salefske, she was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church. Surviving are four sons, William, Charles, Frederick and Harold Salefske; a daughter, Mrs. E. C. Metzloff and a sister, Mrs. Fred Hahn, all of the Tonawandas, and a brother, John Washleske of Albany. Rites will be held Friday at 2:30 p. m. in the late residence. The Rev. Herman B. Miller will officiate and burial will be in Friedens cemetery.