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

William married SWANN, Betty G in 1943 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Betty (daughter of SWANN, Harry J and KAHLER, Bessie) was born about 1922 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY; died on 25 Aug 2020 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Betty G. Rasch, 98, of Tonawanda, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at her residence under the care of Hospice Buffalo. Born in Newfane, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Bessie (Kahler) Swann; and beloved wife of the late William A. Rasch who she married in 1943 in North Tonawanda.
Betty enjoyed sewing, as well as tending to her garden and yard. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and centered her life around her entire loving family.
Betty is survived by her children, William (late Karol Ann) Rasch, Gary “Butch” Rasch, Cindy Howells and was predeceased by her daughters, Connie Linert and Candy (Steve) Kramer, and her eight siblings. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and six great great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews.
There will be no prior visitation or services. Private interment will be held in Elm Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, NY. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

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Niagara Gazette - 2/26/1942

Harry J. Swann
Dies at Wilson
EAST WILSON—Harry J. Swann,
64 years old. died last evening at
7:30 o'clock at his home on the
George Plumb farm, Town Line
road! after heart disease suffered
for the last year. Funeral services
will be held Saturday afternoon at
2 o'clock at.the home. The Rev.
Mr. Olessner, of Lyndonvllle. will
officiate. Interment will be in
Somerset cemetery.
Mr. Swann was formerly a baker
at Wilson. He was born In Trenton.
N. J., but had resided In this vicinity
for the last 20 years.
He Is survived by his wife. Mrs.
Bessie Swann, at home; four daughters.
Mrs. Herbert Alkcns, of Newfane.
MLss Bessie Swann, of Rochester,
Miss Lavlnia Swann. of
North Tonawanda. and Miss Wlnnifred
Swann, at home; four sons,
Leonard and Earl Swann. of Wilson.
George Swann, of North Tonawanda.
and Raymond Swann. of
Niagara Falls: seven grandchildren:
two sisters. Mrs. Roy Kenyon, of
Somerset. Mrs. Florence Herberts,
of Rochester, and three brothers.
Frank Swann. of WILion, William
Swann. of Florida, and Charles
Swann. of Cleveland, Ohio

Harry + KAHLER, Bessie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 2/25/1935

BARKER, Feb. 25—James Swann,
82. retired baker, died Saturday at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Roy
Kenyon, to the Village.ot Somerset.
He had been ill for- some months.
He was a native of England but had
lived to Somerset for the past 30
years, coming here from Wilson. He
formerly resided in Cleveland. He
was an honorary member of the Wilson
Masonic lodge.
Funeral services were held at 3:30
o'clock yesterday afternoon at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kenyon.
The Rev. William.J. Partington, pastor
of Somerset union Methodist
Episcopal church, officiated. Burial
was In Somerset cemetery.
Surviving are four sons and two
daughters, Harry and Frank, of Wilson,
Charles, of Barker, William, of
Somerset, Mrs. Harry Herbert, of
Rochester, Mrs, Roy Kenyon, of Somerset.,
also id grand children and
14 great grand children

Samuel married Catherine about 1875. Catherine was born in Jan 1852 in England; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]