Robert + WEIDERT, Tracy L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George + WRAY, Bonnie Jean. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George L. Weidert, 79, of Ransomville, NY, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2007 at his home, with his loving children and family, while under care of Niagara Hospice, after a short illness. He was born in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY on August 15, 1928, the son of George and Frances (Theis) Weidert, where he attended local schools and was a graduate of Trott High School. George was employed as a steel fabricator for Industrial Welding Corporation for over 25 years. He later had worked on the construction of the Somerset Power Plant and then was employed by the Smith Bros. Construction Company for several years, prior to his retirement. George was always helping others, repairing everything imaginable. As a volunteer for Opportunities Unlimited, he built bowling ramps for the handicapped bowlers. He enjoyed hunting, camping and playing cards, especially with his grandchildren. He was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church, Pekin, Niagara County, NY and an Exempt Member of the Sanborn Volunteer Fire Company. George was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, the former Jane E. Smith on May 27, 2006 and a son, John D. Weidert on November 30, 1993. Surviving are two daughters, Mary Jane (Robert) Smith of Ransomville, Susan A. (Dennis) Mielke of Sanborn; a son, George R. (Bonnie) Weidert of Ransomville; grandchildren, Kerri, Jason, R.J., Tracy, Derek, Karen, Sarah and Nicholas; brother, William Weidert of Niagara Falls; sister, Eleanor Murphy of Michigan; also survived by two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, Sanborn, 5893 Hoover Road, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 AM, followed by services at Hope United Methodist Church, Sanborn, NY at 11 AM, with Rev. Janet Hubbard officiating. The Sanborn Volunteer Fire Company will hold a memorial service Tuesday at 8:00 PM. Interment in Mount View Cemetery, Town of Cambria, NY. Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in George's memory to Niagara Hospice, Inc., 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, Niagara County, NY 14094.Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register.

George married SMITH, Jane Elizabeth on 26 Aug 1950 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Jane (daughter of SMITH, Russell H and GRUBER, Kathleen V) was born on 2 Apr 1931 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 27 May 2006 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jane E. Weidert, 75, of Ransomville, NY, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, and her pet dog, Abby, while under care of Niagara Hospice, on Saturday May 27, 2006.
Mrs. Weidert was born in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, on April 2, 1931, the daughter of Russell and Kathleen [ Gruber ] Smith. She was a graduate of the Wilson High School, in the Class of 1949. She had worked in the health care profession, and had been employed at the former Ransomville Hospital as a ward clerk; at Mt. View Health Facility as nursing assistant; the former Niagara county Infirmary and for Staff Builders as a home health care aide.
She was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church, Pekin, Niagara County, NY and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Sanborn Fire Company.
Jane made dolls and had a doll collection. She enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling, horse back riding, and being with friends and family.
Surviving is her husband of 56 years, George L. Weidert, two daughters, Mary Jane [ Robert ] Smith of Ransomville; Susan A. [ Dennis ] Mielke, of Sanborn; a son, George R. [ Bonnie ] Wediert, of Ransomville, two sisters, Twin sister, Jean [ Glenn ] Wendt, of Sanborn; Diane [ John ] Lunney, of Lafargeville, NY; grandchildren; Kerri; Jason; R. J.; Tracy; Derek; Karen; Sarah and Nicholas, also survived by 2 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son John D. Weidert, who died November 30, 1993.
The family will be present at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, SANBORN,5893 Hoover Road, Monday from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 PM and Tuesday 9 - 10:15 AM, where a prayer service will be held Tuesday at 10:15 followed by Funeral services at Hope United Methodist Church, 2914 Upper Mountain Road, Sanborn, NY. at 11 AM. Interment at Mount View Cemetery Town of Cambria, NY.
Should friends desire memorials may be made in Jane's memory to the Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, Niagara County, NY 14094.

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 8/24/1950

PEKIN, Aug. 24. - The marriage
of Miss Jane Smith, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Russel Smith, Town Line
road. and Mr. George Weidert. Jr..
son of Mr. and Mrs» George Weidert.
Sr.. Niagara Falls, will be solemnized
at the Pckin Methodist church.
Saturday at 4 o'clock.
Parties -given for the bride-elect
include: Variety shower, given by
Jean Wendt and Monnabelle Derry,
August 5, at the home of Mrs. Rus-
sel Smith; variety shower, by Norma
Smith and Marjorie Cronk at the
former's home; linen shower, by
Patricia Martin at her home on the
Town Line road, August 17.
Eleanor Weidcrt entertained at a
personal shower on August 19 and
on Sunday j Mildred Doolcy entertained
at a bedroom and bathroom
shower at the home of Mrs. Martin
Cindrich, Town Line road.
Last evening Miss Smith was the
guest of honor at a variety shower
at the home of Helen Ward, Lockport.

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Niagara Gazette - 9/9/1950

PEKIN, Sept 9 - Miss Jane Smith,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell
Smith, Town Line road, became the
bride of Mr. George Weidert,
Sr., Niagara Falls, at a double ring
ceremony at the Pekin Methodist
church on August 26 at 4 o'clock.
The Rev. Peter Van Duren offi-
ciated.
Mrs. Clarence Baker presided at the
organ and Janet Thomas I'Leary
sang, "Because," "I Love You Truly,"
and "The Lord's Prayer."
The church was beautifully dec-
orated with gladoli and ferns.
The bride, given in marriage by
her father, was lovely in a gown of
French lace over satin, long train,
nieh neckline, long sleeves and fit-
ted bodice. Her fingertip illusion
veil, edged with French lace, fell
from a halo of satin, bonnet effect.
Her bouquet was of white gladioli,
centered with white rose buds and
an orchid. The bridegroom's gift to
the bride was a rhinestone necklace
with bracelet and earrings to match.
Mrs. Glenn Wendt, was chosen by
her twin sister to be matron of hon-
or. Her gown was of orchid taffeta
and marquisette.
She wore a lace picture hat to
match. Her bouquet was of yellow
gladoli centered with orchid rose
buds.
The bridesmaids, Eleanor Weidert,
Mildred Dooley, Norma Smith and
Marjorie Cronk, were gowned alike
in yellow taffeta and marquisette
with lace picture hats. They car-
ried bouquets of orchid gladoli cen-
tered with yellow rose buds.
The groom chose Glenn Wendt as
best man and the ushers were James
Lewis, Jack Dooley, donald Smith
and Gordon Smith.
The bride's mother wore a wint
colored suit with black accessories
and orchid corsage. A green suit
and black accessories was chosen by
the bridegroom's mother. Her cor-
sage was also an orchid.
For her wedding trip to the Adi-
rondack mountains and Vermont, the
bride wore a brown gabardine suit,
white accessories, snake skin shoes
and purse and an orchid corsage.
A reception for 350 guests was
held at the home of the bride's par-
ents.
Mr. and Mrs. Weidert are making
their home with the bride's parents.

Notes:

Of Saranac Lake, NY and Springhill, FL, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 7, 2016. He was born in Buffalo, NY, on January 4, 1934, the son of the late Austin and Viola [Seefert] Wray.

Mr. Wray graduated from Wilson High School and GMI. He served with the Marines during the Korean War.
Mr. Wray was an engineer with the Harrison Radiator in Lockport, NY for 34 years, before retiring in 1988. He was the original owner of Snowflake Ski Shop in Lockport for many years, which is still operated by his family.
Mr. Wray will be most remembered for his story-telling and humor. He was an avid woodworker, skier, golfer and loved spending his summers on Upper Saranac Lake and winters at Timberpines, FL.

He was the husband of 48 years to the late Ruth H. [Pokelwaldt] Wray, who died in September of 2004.
Mr. Wray leaves behind his devoted children Bonnie J. (George) Weidert, Terry L. Wray, Susan R. (Chris) Thompson and Robert (Catherine) Wray, nine grandchildren Tracy, Karen, Sarah, Sita, Jacob, Emma, Samuel, Dylan and Sean and four great grandchildren Everett, Sienna, Sydney and Henry.

His family will be present on Friday from 1-4 & 6-9 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Rd., Sanborn, NY. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM at Hope United Methodist Church, 2914 Upper Mountain Rd., Pekin, NY, with the Rev. Matthew Kofhal officiating.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made in his name to Chapel Island, 877 Bartlett Carry Road, Tupper Lake, NY 12986 or to usfoundation.net, for Milfoil removal on Upper Saranac Lake.

Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com, for guest register.

Robert married POKELWALDT, Ruth Helene on 9 Jun 1956 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Ruth (daughter of POKELWALDT, Irving Herman and WENDT, Eleanore Emma Lizzie) was born on 24 Nov 1936 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 5 Sep 2004 in Saranac Lake, Franklin County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - September 9, 2004
NOV. 24, 1936 -- SEPT. 5, 2004 Services for Ruth H. Wray, a former Sanborn resident who ran a restaurant in Sanborn and a ski shop in Lockport for many years, were held today in Hope United Methodist Church, Pekin.
Mrs. Wray, who most recently lived in Saranac Lake and Springhill, Fla., died Sunday in her home in Saranac Lake after a long illness. She was 67.
Born Ruth Pokelwaldt in Niagara Falls, she grew up Sanborn.
She owned Western Restaurant in Sanborn with her husband, Robert E. She opened Snowflake Ski Shop in Lockport in 1968 and ran it until she retired in 1989. The shop is currently operated by her children.
An accomplished downhill skier and a golfer and a world traveler, Mrs. Wray lived in Germany for two years. She spent her winters in Florida, returning to Ellicottville to ski, and her summers in Saranac Lake.
In addition to her husband of 48 years, she is survived by a son, Robert A. of Cambria; three daughters, Bonnie J. Weidert of Sanborn, Terry L. of Springville and Susan R. Thompson of Montara, Calif.; a brother, Neil Pokelwaldt of Ransomville; a sister, Jean Coleman of Wilson; and nine grandchildren.
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Ruth H. Wray, of Saranac Lake, NY and Springhill, FL, died Sunday, September 5, 2004, at her home in Saranac Lake.

She was born in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, November 24, 1936, the daughter of Irving and Eleanor [Wendt] Pokelwaldt. Mrs. Wray grew up Sanborn and later along with her husband ran the Western Restaurant in Sanborn for many years. She opened the Snowflake Ski Shop in Lockport in 1968 and operated the store until retiring 1989, the shop is still continues to be run by her children.
Mrs. Wray loved spending time with her family, was an avid downhill skier, golfer and a world traveler, living in Germany for 2 years. She spend her winters in Florida returning to Ellicottville, NY to ski and summered in Saranac Lake.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Robert E. Wray of Saranac Lake, they where married June 9, 1956, one son Robert A. (Catherine) Wray of the Town of Cambria, NY, three daughters Bonnie J. (George) Weidert of Sanborn, NY, Terry L. Wray of Springville, NY and Susan R. (Chris) Thompson of Montara, CA, one brother Neil Pokelwaldt of Ransomville, NY, one sister Jean Coleman of Wilson, NY, also survived by nine grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
The family will be present at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY, from 2-4 & 7-9 PM Wednesday. Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 11:00 AM at Hope United Methodist Church, 2914 Upper Mountain Road, Pekin, Niagara County, NY.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in her name to the Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm & Carlton Streets, Buffalo, Erie County, NY 14263.

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 3/24/1956

JUNE BRIDE-Mr. and Mrs.
Irving Pokelwaldt. Baer Rd., Sanborn,
have announced the engagement
of their daughter, Ruth
Helena,' to Robert E. Wray, son
of Mr. and Mrs. .Austin Wray,
Upper Mountain Rd., P e k i n.
Miss Pokelwaldt is a graduate of
North Tonawanda High School.
Mr. Wray is a graduate" of Wilson
Central School and-is attending
Erie County T e c h n i c al
Institute, Buffalo. 'He served
three years in the Marine Corps.
A June wedding is planned.

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 6/20/1956

Grace Evangelical Lutheran
Church, N i a g a r a
Falls, was the setting for
the marriage at 4:30, June
9, uniting Miss Ruth H. Po-
kelwaldt and Robert Edward
Wray. The bride is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Irving Pokelwaldt of Bear
Road, Sanborn, and the
bridegroom is the son of
Mr. and Mrs. Austin Wray
of Upper Mountain Road,
Pekin.
The bride chose a gown of em-
broidered tulle with a chapel train.
The neckline was trimmed with
pearls and bridal sequins. She
wore a matching crown with a fin-
gertip veil and carried a prayer
book with white orchids. She was
given in marriage by her father.
Mrs. Ronald Coleman was ma-
tron of honor for her sister and
wore a gown of nylon chiffon in
romance blue. the bridesmaids
were Miss Sharin Miller, Miss Jo-
Ann McCulloch and Miss Janet
Hoover, all from Sanborn. They
were attired alike in ballet blue
gowns of nylon chiffon as were the
flowers girls. Deborah Pokelwaldt
and Linda Pokelwaldt, nieces of
the bride. Their cascade bouquets
were fashioned from blue and
white carnations.
The best man was Robert Barrand
and the ushers were J o hn
Rogers, Norbert Schultz and Robert
Bagwell. Marty Doan, cousin
of the bride, was ring bearer.
The bride's mother wore a blue
linen dress with white accessories
and a corsage of red roses. The
mother of the groom wore a blue
lace dress with white accessories
and a red rose corsage.
For a trip to the Pocono Moun-
tains, the bride chose a brown suit
with white accessories.