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Gina M. (Razzani) Rinker, 32, of the Town of Niagara, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, June 25, 2018 at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, following a courageous and lengthy battle with a very rare cancer.  Born on May 5, 1986 in Kenmore, NY, she was the daughter of Louis and Linda (Vorpahl) Razzani.
Gina grew up in Wheatfield and graduated in 2004 from Niagara Wheatfield High School.  She formerly worked as a dog groomer at Love Your Dog and was currently the owner of Cloud K9 Dog Grooming. Gina will be sorely missed by her dedicated clients. She loved all animals, especially her dogs, Ziggy, Juicy and Cookie. Gina also enjoyed music and traveling.
In addition to her parents, Gina is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Mitchell Rinker; sisters, Kali, Taylor and Madison Razzani; niece, Eliana; nephew, Alexander; grandparents, Pauline Pucak and Robert (Pat) Hosie; mother and father-in-law, Paulette (Dan Hosie) Rinker; father-in-law, David (Sue) Rinker and several aunts, uncles and cousins. 
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff of the ICU and 5th floor at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital as well as the compassionate care given by Niagara Hospice. 
Visitation will be on Thursday, June 28th, from 12-3 and 5-8 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, where closing prayers will be offered at 8:00 p.m.  Flowers are gratefully declined.  If desired, memorial offerings may be made to the Mount St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation for Respiratory Care.  

Family/Spouse: RINKER, Mitchell. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Louis + VORPAHL, Linda J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Melvin married BEHRNS, Betty Jane on 14 Feb 1948 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Betty (daughter of BEHRNS, Clarence Howard and LUEDERS, Meta) was born on 4 Dec 1925 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Feb 2017 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News death notice for Wednesday Fretthold Funeral Home Inc. 692-2610 Account #190197 FAX 692-9670 (insert photo) Betty Jane (Behrns) Vorpahl, age 91, of North Tonawanda, Betty passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her loving children, on February 12th, 2017. She was born on December 4th, 1925 and was a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda. She is survived by her sisters, Dorothy Niethe, Mildred Newell, and Charlotte Strojnowski; children, Donald C. Vorpahl (Paula), Rosemary Cadro (Fred Dyttmer), and Linda J. Razzani (Louis); grandchildren, Derek A. Addison (Andrea), Steven K. Krzeminski, Kali J. Cuellar (Cesar), Ashley L. Eldridge (Connor), Gina M. Rinker (Mitchell), Sarah A. M. Vorpahl (Keith Bogdan), Taylor D. Razzani, and Madison L. Razzani; and great-grandchildren, Lucas, Eliana, Alexander, and Ryann. Betty is predeceased by her parents, Clarence and Meta (Lueders) Behrns; her husband, Melvin C. Vorpahl; and her siblings, Donald Behrns, Ruth Thom, and Arthur Behrns. When her husband passed away in 1971, she gave her all to her children. Her hard work, love, dedication, and even stubbornness will forever be instilled in her entire family. Betty was a devoted Yankees fan even through the recent years and would always attend her grandchildren’s sporting events. She was devoted to her family and friends, and everyone she touched felt blessed to know her. Betty had a sharp mind, caring personality and an unending amount of stories and topics to talk about that made every visit with her unique. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Per Betty’s wishes, there will be no visitation, a private family service will be held and interment will be in Acacia Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to Niagara Hospice. Guest register available at frettholdfuneralhome.

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/20/1948

The marriage of Miss Betty
Jane Behrns, daughter of Mr. and
Mit Clarence Behrns of 137
Jackson Ave. and Melvin Vorpahl,
son of Mrs. Ella Vorpahl of
198 Robinson St. was solemnized
Feb. II in a candlelight service
at the Third Presbyterian Church.
Rev. William H. Saye officiated
at a double ring ceremony. Mrs.
Blanche Janke sang "Because"
and "The Lord's Prayer".
The bride wore a gown of
white brocaded satin fashioned
with sweetheart neckline, long
fitted sleeves and a full skirt
with lace^peplum and train. The
front panel of the skirt was ornamented
with rhinestones. A cap
of brocaded satin held her finger-
tip veil and she carried an
arm bouquet of white roses.
Miss Mildred Behrns, sister of
the bride and maid of honor,
wore a gown of lavender taffeta
with a lac* bertha and short
sleeves. A matching cap and long
gloves of lavender taffeta completed
her ensemble and she carried
yellow roses.
The Misses Shirley Tuttle and
Shirley Haak, bridesmaids, wore
gowns of lime green and yellow
taffeta fashioned alike. They wore
gloves and headpieces to match
their gowns. Miss Tuttle carried
talisman roses and Miss Haak's
bouquet was of red roses.
Carlton Vorpahl attended his
brother as best man and the ushers
were Arthur Behrns and
Sherwood Tremble.
The brides mother wore a pale
blue crepe dress trimmed with
black and black accessories. The
groom's mother favored a brown
dress and brown accessories. Both
wore corsages of red roses and
gardenias.
A reception for 250 guests followed
the wedding at Ukranian
HalL Buffet refreshments were
served from a table decorated
with white flowers and centered
with a wedding cake.
The couple motored to Syracuse
for their wedding trip and
are now living at 198 Robinson
St

George married HOLLAND, Ella on 12 Nov 1914 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Ella (daughter of HOLLAND, Ludwig Johannis and VAUGH, Louise Friedericke) was born on 9 May 1894 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died in Mar 1980 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/12/1977

BEHRNS - Clarence
H. Behrns, 83, of North
Tonawanda, Monday
(July 11,1977)atDeGraff
Memorial Hospital after
a brief illness. A lifelong
r e s i d e n t of North
Tonawanda, Mr. Behrns
was elected to the
Bowling Hall of Fame in
1975 and was a former
employe of American
District Steam and former
custodian of
Wurlitzer School.
He is survived by his
wife, Mattie M. Behrns;
five daughters, Mrs.
E d w a r d (Dorothy)
Niethe of the Town of
Wheatfield, Mrs. John
(Ruth) Thorn of Lancaster,
Mrs. Millie Newell of
California and Mrs. Betty
Vorpahl and Mrs. Edw
a r d ( C h a r l o t t e)
S t r o j n o w s k i , both of
North Tonawanda; a son.
Donald L. Behrns of
California; 22 grandchildren;
12 greatgrandchildren;
a brother,
Elmer Behrns; also
several nieces and
nephews; father of the
late Arthur C. Behrns
who died in 1974.
The family will receive
friends at the Fretthold
Funeral Home, Inc., 1241
Oliver St., at Ward Rd.,
North Tonawanda this
evening from 7 to 9 and
Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. Date and time of
service to be announced.
The Rev. David Mc-
Farlane will officiate.
Interment in Elmlawn
Cemetery

Clarence married LUEDERS, Meta on 12 Sep 1917 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Meta (daughter of LUEDERS, William R and GENTZMER, Antonia) was born on 9 Feb 1895 in New York; died in Feb 1983 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Behrns
of 979 Walck Road, North Tonawanda,
wiH be feted tomorrow
in honor of their Golden Wedding
anniversary.
They will be entertained by
their children at a party in the
Adams Fire Hall, Nash Road.
Relatives from Rochester, Syracuse
and Courtland, Mich., will
attend.
The former Miss Matie Lueders
and Mr. Behrns were married
Sept. 12, 1917, in St. Paul
Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda.
They have lived here all
their lives, and are members of
Third Presbyterian Church.
"Hook" Behrns, as he is
known in bowling circles, enjoys
sports. In his early years he
played baseball and football,,
and in recent years concentrat-
ed on bowling. Another hobby is
caring for his vegetable garden
from which he supplies a variety
of fresh foods for his family.
Mr. Behrns, who retired eight
years ago, was employed at var-
ious period by American Dis-
trict Steam, Twin City Dairy and
as custodian at Wurlitzer School.
Mrs. Behrns, a member of the
church Guild, enjoys crocheting
abnd sewing. she and her hus-
band have seven children, 22
grandchildren, and four great-
grandchildren.
Their children are:
Donald Behrns of Whittier,
Calif.; Mrs. Edward (Dorothy)
Nieethie, Mrs. John (Ruth) Thom,
Arthur Behrns, Mrs. Melvin
(Betty) Vorpahl, Mrs. Edward
(Charlotte) Strojnowski, all of
North Tonawand, and Mrs.
Glenn (Mildred) Newell, who is
here from Los Angeles,Calif.,
with two of her daughters.