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Raymond B. Miller, Jr., "Barry", passed away after a brief illness on July 11, 2023. He was the son of the late Raymond B. Miller Sr. and Donna A. Miller, brother of Madonna Miller, Brian (Katherine Czachorowski) Miller, and uncle of Heather (Timothy) Flanagan, and Kristie (Michael) Boldt.




Barry had a keen sense of humor, quick wit, and a creative mind. He was known to be very charming with a fun-loving spirit and always ready to lend a helping hand, giving generously of his time. Barry attended college at Alfred State University. He was an expert mechanic, welder, and crane operator by occupation, but was quite a jack of all trades. Due to his meticulous nature, he was naturally skilled in everything he did. Barry possessed a vast mechanical and intellectual toolbox of knowledge and skill set at a very young age beyond the average person which enabled him to repair practically anything, most often Raymond B. Miller, Jr., "Barry", passed away after a brief illness on July 11, 2023. He was the son of the late Raymond B. Miller Sr. and Donna A. Miller, brother of Madonna Miller, Brian (Katherine Czachorowski) Miller, and uncle of Heather (Timothy) Flanagan, and Kristie (Michael) Boldt.




Barry had a keen sense of humor, quick wit, and a creative mind. He was known to be very charming with a fun-loving spirit and always ready to lend a helping hand, giving generously of his time. Barry attended college at Alfred State University. He was an expert mechanic, welder, and crane operator by occupation, but was quite a jack of all trades. Due to his meticulous nature, he was naturally skilled in everything he did. Barry possessed a vast mechanical and intellectual toolbox of knowledge and skill set at a very young age beyond the average person which enabled him to repair practically anything, most often

R married BRUCE, Donna Ann on 4 Nov 1956 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. Donna (daughter of BRUCE, William F and DORN, Sarah) was born on 8 Dec 1934 in New York; died on 1 Apr 2021 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Donna A. Miller (nee Bruce) age 86 of North Tonawanda, April 1, 2021 following a brief illness. Donna was a former employee of the Niagara County Office of the Aging. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed golfing at Deerwood Golf Course. Her favorite hobby was painting in acrylics. She also enjoyed dancing with her husband Barry. Beloved wife of Raymond “Barry” Miller Sr. Dear mother of Raymond “Barry” Miller Jr., Madonna Miller, and Brian (Katherine Czachorowski) Miller. Grandmother of Heather (Timothy) Flanagan and Kristie (Michael) Boldt. Great-grandmother of Nicholas Flanagan and Kelsey Flanagan. Sister of the late William, Marie, Patricia, Carol and Jacqueline. No prior visitation, a Memorial Mass is being planned and will be held at St. Jude the Apostle R. C. Church. Condolences may be shared at FrettholdFuneralHome.com

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Buffalo NY Courier Express - 11/4/1956

White Chantilly lace over satin
was the choice of Miss Donna
Ann Bruce for her marriage to
R. Barry Miller at 11 yesterday
morning at St. Gerard's Church,
Bailey and E. Delavan. The Rev.
Eugene H. Selbert performed the
ceremony, uniting the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Bruce
of Gerald PI and the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas J. Miller of
Pawnee Pky.
The bride's gown was fashioned
with a scalloped neckline edged
with embroidery of seed pearls
and iridescent sequins. Long
sleeves were featured on the fitted
bodice, styled with a lowered
waistline. Her tiered skirt fell in
a sweep train, and her illusion
veil was held by a crown of pearls
and sequins.
Attending the bride were Mrs.
Hugh P. Hanley, matron of honor
for her sister, and Mrs. Raymond
D. Straining, Miss Marilyn A.
Miller, Miss Alice Mary Daly and
Mrs. Gordon B. Nowe.
Anthony J. Coppola was best
man. The ushers were William F.
Bruce Jr., Raymond D. Straining,
Hugh P. Hanley and G. Michael
Fay.

William married DORN, Sarah on 4 Sep 1918. Sarah (daughter of DORN, George and VOGT, Martha E) was born on 26 Aug 1898 in New York; died in Apr 1976 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/9/1943

25 YEARS AGO

Mr. and Mrs. George Dorn of 116 Kohler street announce the
marriage of their daughter, Sarah, to William Bruce of Buffalo,
Sept 4.

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Buffalo NY Courier Express - 5/30/1944

BRUCE-Fred J. Bruce. May 28. 1944.
father of William F. Bruce, brother of
Christ C. Bruce. Mrs. Philip J. Smith,
Mary R. and William A. Bruce; grandfather
of Lieut. William F. Bruce, oveseas.
Marie. Mrs. Patricia Stralnlng.
Carol Jacquelin and Donna Bruce. Funeral
from the residence. 54 Gerald PI .
Wedneaday at 2.30 p. m. Deceased was
a member of Bucky O'Neill Post. Spanish
American War Veterans. Friends invited
to attend.

ALSO

Buffalo NY Courier Express - 5/29/1944

Fred J. Bruce. 73, of 54 Gerald
PL, Spanish-American War veteran,
died Saturday night at the
Veterans Facility, Batavia, after
an illness of about three weeks.
Born in Buffalo, Mr. Bruce attended
school here. A carpenter,
he built several homes In the Kensington
section before he retired
ten years ago.
Mr. Bruce was a member of
Bucky O'Neill Post, Spanish American
War Veterans, members of
which will attend the funeral services
at the home at 2.30 p. m.
Wednesday. Burial will be in Forest
Lawn.
Survivors include a son William
F. Bruce; two brothers, William A.
and Christ C. Bruce; two sisters,
Mrs. Philip J. Smith and Mary R,
Bruce, and a grandson, Lieut. William
F. Bruce, a Liberator bomber
pilot now overseas.

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 1/13/1947

George Dorn, 81, died Sunday
afternoon at his home, 115 Kohler
stieet, after a prolonged illness.
Born in Bavaria, Germany, he had
resided in Tonawanda the past
65 years. He was a member of
the Modern Woodsmen of America
and a charter member of Twin
City Workmen's Sick and Death
Benefit society. He is survived
by his wife, Martha, nee Vogt;
three sons, George, Harry and
Francis of Tonawanda; eight
daughters, Mrs. Mary Robertson,
Mrs. William Bruce and Mrs. Arthur
Barry of Buffalo, Mrs. Martna
Sapko, Mrs. Edward Bristow,
Mrs. Howard Grawe, and
Miss Katherine Dorn of Tonawanda
and Miss Rita Dorn of
Houston, Tex.; 13 grandchildren,
three great grandchildren and a
sister, Miss Bobbette Dorn of Ampherbach,
Germany. Rites will
Le held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
from the residence and at 10 a.m.
from the St. Francis church with
the Rt. Rev. Msgr. John A. Weismantel
officiating. Burial will be
in Mt. Olivet.

George married VOGT, Martha E about 1898. Martha was born in Aug 1879 in Germany; died on 30 Jul 1954 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 7/31/1954

TONAWANDA. July 31.-Mrs.
Martha E. Dorn, 74, of 115 Kohler
St., died suddenly yesterday.
Born in Germany, she lived in this
c i t y for the last 70 years. She
w a s a member of St. Francis
Church. Her husband, the late
George Dorn died in 1946.
ner, yesterday at the close of an
She is survived by eight daugh-
ters; Mrs. Herman Robertson, Mrs.
Willia, Bruce and Mrs. Joseph
Barry, all of Buffalo; Mrs. Martha
Savko, Mrs. Edward Bristol and
Miss Catherine Dorn, this city;
Mrs. Howard Grawe, Natural
Bridge, N.Y.; Mrs. Cody Comp-
ton, Pasedena, Texas; three sons,
George a., Osteen, Fla.; Harry M.
and Francis J., this city; three sis-
ters, Mrs. Eugene Butler, Niagara
Falls, Mrs. John Lynch and Mrs.
Charles Olka, this city; three broth-
ers, Charles and John Vogt, this
city, and William Vogt, Cleveland,
Ohio.
Prayers will be said at 9:30 Tuesday
morning in the residence followed
by a Requiem Mass at 10
o'clock at St. Francis Church.
Interment will be in Mt. Olivet
Cemetery.