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

James married POKRZYK, Louise Ann Louise (daughter of POKRZYK, William C and KRAWCZYK, Anna) was born on 24 Jul 1934; died on 26 Oct 2022 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Louise A. Babcock of Niagara Falls, N.Y. passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 26th 2022 surrounded by her immediate family as she joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in eternal rest. Her love for God was transparent through each fiber of her being and she was a blessing to all who knew her. She was gracefully surrounded by the spirit of the lord as she was taken to begin her journey to heavenly glory.She was born on July 24, 1934 and was the oldest daughter of 4 children to the late William and Ann Pokrzyk. Louise, a loving mother of 5, successfully completed her course of study in Cosmetology and began working from home while raising her children. She quickly became a favorite among family, friends and all those near and dear to her while cutting and styling hair in her basement salon. Each person who had the pleasure of working with Louise left in complete adoration and satisfaction with her work. She loved traveling, clipping coupons, canning fruits and vegetables, singing around the house, filling the grandkids secret candy drawer, hosting memorable family gatherings especially around birthdays and the holidays but if you couldn't find her doing any of these pastimes, she can be found on the "Polka Buzz" tv show or tearing up the dance floor being the polka dancing legend she was. The one thing she undoubtedly loved most was spending time with her beloved husband of 68 unforgettable years, James Babcock. Her greatest passion was in the kitchen where you can find her cooking and baking some of her many iconic family favorites and traditional Polish delicacies such as Golabki, Pierogies and Kapusta. Louise is survived by husband James, children Rebecca (Jesse) Holka , Brian (Shely) Babcock, Kevin (Deanna) Babcock, Gregory (Carolyn) Babcock, Rhonda (Ross) Arsenault; grandchildren Jessica (Colt) McDowell, Jamie (Stacey) Holka, Christopher and Cody Babcock, Robert and Ryan Arsenault, Joshua and Laura Babcock and River Grace Babcock; great-grandchildren Bella and Taylor McDowell and Leo Holka; Siblings Janice Garbedian, Jack Pokrzyk, the late Richard Pozak and many nieces, nephews and cousins.There will be a visitation on Sunday October 30th from 2pm-5pm at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC. (319 24th St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday Oct 31, 2022 at 9:00am at Divine Mercy Parish (2437 Niagara St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303). EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Burial following in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Lewiston, NY. Thank you to each and every one who has kindly reached out with thoughts, prayers and condolences. The family would also like to extend one final thanks to Dr. Bax and the entire palliative care team at St. Mary's Hospital. Donations can be made in her memory to Summit Life Outreach Center (1622 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14301).

Earl married JACOBS, Ida S about 1926. Ida (daughter of JACOBS, John D and THALER, Sara Salome) was born on 24 Apr 1903 in New York; died on 15 Oct 1996 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 8/1954

SHAWNEE, Aug. 4-Miss Beverly
A. Fronczak, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. C. F. Fronczak, Aiken
Rd., and John W. Babcock, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Babcock,
Mapleton Rd., were united in marriage
Saturday at 4 o'clock in St.
Paul's Lutheran Church, Martinsville.
The Rev. Frederic Hinners
officiated.
The altar, was adorned with
vases of white seasonal flowers and
candles with palms at the chancel.
The pews were marked with white
ribbons. The soloist, Mrs. David
Smith, North Tonawanda, sang
"Oh Perfect Love," and "Today Oh
Lord We At Thy Altar Stand."
She was accompanied by Arnold
Nuoffer, organist.
Escorted and given in marriage
by her father, the bride wore a
floor-length gown of white lace
and net over satin and long sleeves
pointed over the wrists. It had a
lace bodice and a lace insert in
the front of the skirt. Her fingertip
veil was caught to a crown of
seed pearls and rhinestones and
she carried a white Bible with an
orchid and small white flowers and
streamers. The bride also wore a
single strand of pearls and matching
tear-drop earrings, a gift of
the bridegroom.
Miss Carolyn Nablo, Niagara
Falls, maid of honor, was gowned
in orchid nylon net over taffeta
with a lace bodice and a small
matching bolero jacket. She wore
a close fitting net cap of orchid
and carried a colonial bouquet of
orchid and yellow carnations.
The bridesmaids, Miss Janet
Friese, Tonawanda, and Miss Shirley
Jendrian, North Tonawanda.
were gowned like the maid of
honor. Miss Friese in pink with a
pink and blue colonial bouquet
and Miss Jendrian in aqua with
an aqua and yellow colonial bouquet
of carnations and small
flowers.
Ralph Babcock . attended his
brother as best man. The ushers
were Robert Babcock and James
Gregson.
The mother of the bride wore
navy blue net over taffeta with
rose accessories and corsage of
white roses and carnations. The
mother of the bridegroom chose
pink nylon lace with white accessories
and a corsage of white roses
and carnations. The grandmothers
of the bride, Mrs. Frances Fronczak,
and Mrs. Henry Weinheimer,
wore print dresses and corsages of
mixed flowers.
A reception was held at the
Shawnee Firehall for 200 guests
The bridal table was centered with
a three-tiered wedding cake and
white candles and flowers. Guests
were present from Rochester, Erie,
Pa., Kitchener, Ont., Binghamton,
the Tonawandas, Buffalo, Niagara
Falls and Lockport
For a wedding trip to the Thousand
Islands and the Adirondacks,
the bride wore a cocoa brown linen
suit with white accessories' and
white orchid corsage.
Hostesses at prenuptial parties
given for the bride "were Mrs.
Frances Fronczak, Miss Dorothy
Fronczak and Mrs. Richard Borowiec,
at the latter's home, Mrs.
James Kydd, Mrs. Bernard Leniewski
and Miss Patricia Lsniewski,
Miss Carolyn Nablo and Miss
Grace Demler and Miss Shirley
Jendrian, at the latter's home.

William + KRAWCZYK, Anna. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William + Minnie B. Minnie was born about 1869 in PA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married THALER, Sara Salome about 1896. Sara (daughter of THALER, John and THOMANN, Lidia) was born in Apr 1870 in Canada; died on 17 May 1942 in Town of Pendleton, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 5/18/1942

Mrs. Sara Salome Jacobs, 72. a
former resident of this city for 50
years, died yesterday at the home
of her daughter. Mrs. Earl Babcock.
Pendleton. N. Y. She was the widow
of John D. Jacobs and for many
years made her home in Girard avenue,
this city.
Surviving are lour sons, Gordon.
Reuben and Irvin. all of this city,
and Walter, of Lewiston; a daughter,
Mrs. Babcock, a sister. Mrs. Rebecca
Hertzberger, of St. Catharines, Ont.
and two brothers, David Thaler,
Waterloo, Ont.. and John Thaler,
of this city. Four half-sisters and
five half-brothers and eight grandchildren
also survive.
Funeral services will be held on
Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
in the home of her daughter in Pendleton,
on the Town Line road near
Shawnee. The Rev. Dr. Arthur H
Schmoyer. of Zlon Lutheran Evangelical
church, this city, will officiate
and burial will be in Memorial Park
cemetery-