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Cynthia R. Banks of Newfane NY, daughter of Grace A. Bechtel Banks and the late Adrian M. Banks, was born on April 7, 1957 entered into eternal peace on October 11, 2022.
She is survived by her siblings: Philip (Beth) Banks, Susan (the late Douglas) Linderman, Paula (Charles) Dahlke, Christopher (Kristine) Banks, Rebecca (Richard) Schweigert, George (Donna) Banks, Laurette (Michael) Clark, and Margaret (James) Ruckdeschel. Her twenty-seven nieces and nephews were a very important part of her life, along with twenty-five great nieces and nephews, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is predeceased by her nephew Geoffrey Linderman.
She attended Newfane Central School and received her AAS at Empire State College. She was employed at Bells Supermarket, Mesmer Convenience store, Niagara County Health Department, and Harrison Radiators/ Delphi. She was a co-founder of the Montessori based “The Little Children Center” TLC Preschool in Olcott.
One of her deepest passions was her love of animals. She owned numerous cats and dogs, caring for many rescue cats. She also donated to various wildlife foundations. She loved music, dancing and had a great sense of humor, she just loved being plain silly.
Memorial Service will be held on October 21, 2022, calling hours are from 1pm – 3pm, service will be held at 3pm. The interment will be held at the discretion of the family.

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Adrian M. Banks passed on peacefully to Heaven under the care of Niagara Hospice on December 5, 2018. He was born in Niagara Falls to the late Dr. George B. and Ruth C. Banks on June 7, 1926. He attended Stella Niagara and Wilson high schools. He graduated with a BA at Niagara University. As a veteran of the US Navy he served from 1944 – 54, on the “USS Diamond Head” during WWll and the Korean Conflict. Adrian always had a kind word for everyone he met and was very community minded. He retired from Harrison Radiator. His volunteer service included: Toast Masters, Meals on Wheels, “Write Touch” writers group, lifelong Roman Catholic member and very active at St. Brendan’s Church (formerly St. Bridget’s). Married on May 30, 1951 to his loving wife of 67 years, Grace “His Gracie” (Bechtel) Banks. They were blessed by children: Phil (Beth) Banks, Susan (Doug) Linderman, Paula (Charles) Dahlke, Christopher (Kris) Banks, Cynthia Banks, Rebecca (Richard) Schweigert, George (Donna) Banks, Laurette (Michael) Clark, Margaret (James) Ruckdeschel. 27 grandchildren, 11 (+ 3 baking) great grand-children. Sadly missed by his siblings the late Theresa (Al) Webster, Paul (Irene) Banks, Margaret Moore, Lawrence (Diane) Banks, Mary (Mark) Pioli and many nieces and nephews. He was truly one of the good ones!!. Family and friends may call at the RUTLAND-CORWIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 2670 Main St. Newfane, NY FRIDAY 6-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated SATURDAY at 11:00 AM in St. Brendan's on the Lake (St. Bridget,s) Ewings Road Newfane, NY. Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please feel free to make donations to either Niagara Hospice, Niagara Celtic Society, or your favorite charity.

Adrian married BECHTEL, Grace Alice on 31 May 1951 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Grace (daughter of BECHTEL, Philip D and SWITZER, Harriet Elizabeth) was born on 27 Feb 1928 in New York; died on 12 Feb 2024 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Grace Banks Obituary

We are sad to announce that on February 12, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Grace Banks (Newfane, New York). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Grace Banks or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by : her parents, Philip D. Bechtel and Harriet Switzer Bechtel; her husband Adrian Banks; her daughter Cynthia Banks; her grandson Geoffrey Linderman; and her son-in-law Douglas Linderman.
She is survived by : her children, Philip Banks (Beth), Susan Linderman, Paula Dahlke (Charles), Christopher Banks (Kristine), Rebecca Schweigert (Richard), George Banks (Donna), Laurette Clark (Michael) and Margaret Ruckdeschel (James); and her siblings-in-law, Mary, Mark Pioli, Irene Banks and Diane Banks. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren, several cousins, nieces, nephews.
A mass will be held on Saturday, February 17th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the St. Brendan's.
Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home, Inc.

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Niagara Gazette - 6/7/1951

Miss Grace A. Bechtel became
the bride of Mr. Adrian Banks on
Memorial day at St. John de LaSalle
church, with the Rev. Francis W.
McKenna officiating.
Miss Bechtel is the daughter of
Mr. Philip D. Bechtel, Buffalo avenue,
and the late Mrs. Harriet Switzer
Bechtel. Mr. Banks is the son
of Dr. and Mrs. George B. Banks,
Randall road, Ransomville.
Given in marriage by her uncle,
Mr. C. Allen Switzer, the bride
wore a ballerina-length gown
of white nylon lace over satin, fashioned
with* a full hooped skirt and
fitted bodice with scalloped neckline.
On her head she. wore a circlet
of orange blossoms, from which
fell an ankle-length lace veil. She
carried a white satin prayerbook
with orange blossom streamers.
The bride's cousin, Mrs. Morris
W. Swilter, her only attendant,
wore a rose nylon lace ballerinalength
long-sleeved gown with a full
hooped skirt. Her headpiece was a
circlet of yellow rosebuds and she
carried a bouquet of yellow roses.
Mr. Paul Banks, brother of the
bridegroom, was the best man. The
ushers were Mr. Charles A. Switzer,
Jr., and Mr. Russell Kleinhans.
During the ceremony, music was
provided by Alice Ross, who sang
"Ave Maria" and "Panis Angelicus,"
accompanied by Mrs. John Dowdall,
church organist.
A reception for the bride and
groom was given by the bride's
aunts. Mrs. Fanny Kleinhans and
Miss Isabel Switzer, at the former's
home, in Lockport.
Following the reception, Mr. and
Mrs. Banks left for a motor trip
to Montreal. Que. For traveling,
the bride chose a gray suit with
navy blue and white accessories and
a yellow orchid corsage,,

George + KENNEDY, Ruth C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 3/27/1959

A resident of this city for
43 years, Philip Bechtel. 74.
of 7313 Buffalo Ave., died suddenly
at his r e s i d e n c e on
Thursday (Mar. 26, 1959).
Born in the Town of Lewis-
ton, Mr. Bechtel was employed
for 32 years as a machinist
foreman at the Acheson Graph-
ite, a division of National Car-
bon Co. He was a member of
the 25-Year-Club and retired
in 1949.
Survivors include two sons,
Philip S. Bechtel, this city, and
Charles s. Bechtel, Buffalo;
one daughter, Mrs. Adrian
Banks, this city; three sisters,
Mrs. Elizabeth Martin, this
city, and Mrs. Halvin Alcorn
and Mrs. Frederick Bond, both
of the Town of Niagara; two
brothers, Mr. Charles Betchel,
Town of Niagara, and Jacob
Bechtel, Sanborn, and eight
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held
Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the
Lane Funeral Home with the
Rev. Arthur H. Schmoyer of-
ficiating. Burial will be in
Riverdale Cemetery.

Philip married SWITZER, Harriet Elizabeth on 12 Feb 1916 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Harriet (daughter of SWITZER, Charles E) was born about 1888 in MI; died about Jan 1950 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/27/1950

Word has been received of the
death today In Niagara Falls of
Mrs Harriett S. Bechtel. 63, wife
of Philip D. Bechtel. Niagara Falls,
and sister of Niagara County Welfare
Commissioner Milton E. Swit-
zer of Lockport. Mrs. Bechtel was
a native of the Town of Lewiston
and had been in poor health for
several years.
Other survivors include four sis-
ters, Miss Isabel L. Switzer and
Mrs. Fanny Kleinhans of Lockport;
Mrs. Clyde Armstrong and Mrs. Al-
len Kobler, both of Niagara Falls;
and another brother, Charles allen
Switzer of Niagara Falls. Two
sons, Philip S. and Charles S., and
a daughter, Miss Grace A Bechtel,
all of Niagara Falls, also survive.
Services will be held at the Grid-
ley Funeral Home, 750 Main St.,,
niagara Falls, at 2:30 Monday.

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 2/17/1916

Sanborn. Feb. 17.-A very pretty
wedding was quietly solemnized on
Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock at
the home, of Mr and Mrs. Charles K
Switzer of Michigan Avenue. Niagara
Falls, when their daughter, Harriet
Elisabeth, was united In marriage to
Mr. Philip D. Bechtel, Jr.. of Sanborn
the Rev. Ira L. Parvin officiated. Mr.
Sylvester O. Bechtel. brother of the
groom, acted as best man After the
ceremony supper was served to guests
numbering 24. Mr. and Mrs. Bechtel
have left for a short weddlng trip
and will be at home after March 1.
at 1332 Michigan Ave.

Philip married Helena about 1883. Helena was born in Jul 1857 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]