Family/Spouse: DURHAM, James. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John Joseph Paul
November 22, 1932 - August 27, 2022

John Joseph Paul, lifetime resident of Niagara Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 27, 2022 after a long and fulfilled life of 89 years.  He was born in Niagara Falls on November 22, 1932, the son of the late Nicholas and Mary (Dravetsky) Paul.  He attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  He enlisted in the United States Air Force on January 8, 1953 and was stationed in Maine and Germany during his tenure, serving his country proudly until his honorable discharge on December 4, 1956.  He transferred to the Air Force Reserves serving until December 31, 1960. 
After his discharge from active duty he worked at Kimberly Clark and then began his career in 1957 with the Niagara Falls Fire Department where he served his community for nearly 36 years.
John, lovingly known as Poppy, centered his life around family and friends and opened his heart and home to all who crossed his path.  His greatest joy was time spent with his family.  He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Sandra C. (Mack) Paul and four children: Donna (James) Dunham, Irene (Gary) Grabiec, John (Christine Cook) Paul and James (Marchette Stevens) Paul.  He is also survived by 14 grandchildren: Tiffany (Jason) Foster, Kenneth Hodge, Ryan, James, David and Sarah Grabiec, Rebecca and Joshua Ammerman, Sarah and Christina Paul, Thalon and Rain Paul, Willow Saxton and Brook (Sean) Dunbar.  Along with 8 great-grandchildren and many extended family members.  Poppy was predeceased by his daughter Michele (Glenn) Ammerman, his grandson Michael Paul, his granddaughter Angela Scibilia and his 6 siblings.
Friends may call at the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 from 1 to 7 P.M.  A Mass of Christian Burial followed by Military Honors will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 10 A.M. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 2499 Independence Avenue in Niagara Falls, NY.  Entombment will be private.

John + MACK, Sandra Carol. Sandra (daughter of MACK, Harvey Roy and SCHWENKBECK, Anna Louise) was born on 9 Apr 1940 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 18 Jan 2024 in Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Kenmore, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Sandra C. Paul
April 9, 1940  -  January 18, 2024

Sandra C. Paul, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls on April 9, 1940 she was the daughter of the late Harvey R. and Anne L. (Schwinkbeck) Mack.


She is survived by her children, Donna (James) Dunham, Irene (Gary) Grabiec, son-in-law Glenn Ammerman, John (Christine Cook) Paul, and James (Marchette Stevens) Paul; 14 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.


Besides her parents, Sandy was predeceased by her husband, John J. Paul, daughter, Michele Ammerman, siblings, Harvey Mack Jr., George Mack, Shirley Pope, and grandchildren Michael Paul & Angela Scibilia.


A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 27 from 2-5PM at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC., 319 24th Street, cor. of Welch Ave., Niagara Falls, NY. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family. 

Nicholas + DRAVETSKY, Mary. Mary and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 1/3/1977

MACK - Harvey R
Mack Sr . of Andalusia,
Ala,, formerly of York
Road, In Mt. St. Mary's
Hospital, Friday (Dec
31,1976)
Husband of the late
Vivian Mack; father of
Harvey R. Mack Jr., Mrs.
Floyd (Shirley) Pope,
Mrs. John (Sandra) Paul
and George E Mack, all
of Niagara Falls; brother
of Miss Alberta Mack of
Providence, RI and the
late Henry Mack, he Is
also survived by thirteen
grandchildren.
Funeral services will
be held Tuesday
(Jan.4th) at 10a.m., from
the Lane Funeral Home,
Inc , 8622 Buffalo Ave.,
Niagara Falls with the
Rev. John P. Seltzer
officiating. A gravesfde
service will be held
Wednesday morning in
Andalusia. The family
will receive friends from
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Monday. Memorials may
be made to the American
Cancer Society.

Harvey married SCHWENKBECK, Anna Louise on 17 Feb 1933 in Zion Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Anna (daughter of SCHWENKBECK, John J and SCHULTZ, Louise) was born on 28 Aug 1912 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 11 Sep 1989 in Red Level, AL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 12/1954

Funeral services for George U.
Mack, 78, of 1848 Niagara Ave.,
who died yesterday at his home
after a long illness, will he conducted
at Zion Evangelical Lutheran
Church at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday by
the Rev. Arthur H. Schmoyer. D.D.
Mr. Mack came to this city 54
years ago. He was a native of
Germany; Until his retirement 13
years ago, he had served as a conductor
for the New York Central
Railroad for 41 years. He was a
member of Niagara River Lodge,
F A AM, for 50 years and a member
of Niagara Falls Lodge, 1QOF.
for 47 years. He also was a mem-
ber of the Zion Church and of the
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.
His body will be at me Gridley
Funeral Home until 10 p.m. tomorrow
and at the church after 11 a.m.
Wednesday. Burial will be in
Riverdale Cemetery.
Mr. Mack is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Elizabeth Mack; a son, Harvey.
R. Mack; and a daughter, Miss Al-
berta C. Mack, this city. He also is
survived by a sister, Mrs. Charles
Blttle, Vancouver, B.C.;, two sisters
in Germany and four grandchildren.

George married BECKER, Elizabeth about 1904. Elizabeth (daughter of BECKER, Henry S and TEDORF, Anna) was born on 6 Sep 1883 in Elmwood, Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Jan 1974 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Riverdale Cemetery, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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After the divorce of this couple, the children went to live with William Schwenkbeck and Mollie. After Mollie died in 1926, the children were old enough to be on their own, but the children of William and Mollie were placed in an orphanage. All this according to Karlheinz Schoenfeld in 11/97.

John was baptized Johannes Jacob. He was a stationary engineer for the Niagara Falls Board of Education. This according to Juanita Halliday Josey's FTM data.

Niagara Gazette - 3/6/1956

SCHWENKBECK—Suddenly in Mt. St. Mary's Hospital March .5, 1956. John J. Schwenkbcck of 2443 Niagara Ave. Father of John W., Mrs. Ann L Ready; brother of William, Mrs. Anna K Halliday all of this city. Also survived by grandchildren. Funeral from Gridley Funera! Home, 750 Main St.. Thursday at 1:30 p . m . the Rev Arthur H Sohmoyer. D.D . officiating. Interment at Oakvvood Cemtery.

John married SCHULTZ, Louise on 13 Aug 1909 in Zion Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Louise was born in 1892; died on 11 Sep 1989. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]