Family/Spouse: DICKINSON, Carl. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Alan G. Ostwald
September 22, 1931 ~ August 15, 2023 91 Years Old
 
Alan G. Ostwald

Of Pekin, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, in Brockport, NY.  He was born in North Tonawanda, NY, on September 22, 1931, to the late George A. and Elsa M. [Buth] Ostwald.
Alan graduated from North Tonawanda High School in 1949, Concordia Teachers College, IL in 1954 and Buffalo State Teachers College, NY in 1965.  He loved his career as an elementary school teacher at Holy Ghost Lutheran School, Central Lutheran School in Indiana, Newfane Elementary, and Centre Avenue, 93rd Street, and 60th Street Schools in Niagara Falls.   He retired in 1986.
He was an active member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Pekin, NY for 60 years.
Alan loved traveling, visiting lighthouses, eating out in restaurants, and was an avid Buffalo Bills fan!
Alan was predeceased by his beloved wife of 69 years, Betty R. [Payne] Ostwald, who passed away in April of this year.
He is survived by his three children Paul (Maria) Ostwald, Beth (Carl) Dickinson and Lori Ostwald, six grandchildren Nicole (Mark) Thomas, John (Kristin) Ostwald, Julie (William) Webekind, Katherine (Matthew) Butch, Lia and Lin Dickinson, twelve
great-grandchildren Zachary Marshall, Connor and Brynn Thomas, Emma and Preston Ostwald, Elizabeth, Gregory, Mary, Peter and Thomas Webekind, Joseph and Patrick Butch, two brothers-in-law Robert E. and David R. Payne, also 3 nieces and one nephew.
There will be visitation on Saturday from 10:00-11:00 AM at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 3229 Upper Mountain Road, Sanborn, NY, where funeral services will immediately follow at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Kurt D. Schultz officiating.
Memorials may be made in his name to St. Andrew Lutheran Church.
Interment at St. Andrew Lutheran Cemetery.
Arrangements were made through the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, Sanborn, NY.

Alan married PAYNE, Betty R in 1953. Betty (daughter of PAYNE, Elmer F and BREITENBACH, Lena P) was born on 26 May 1933 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 7 Apr 2023 in Rochester, Monroe County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary

 
BETTY R. OSTWALD

Of Pekin, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, at the  Hildebrandt Hospice Care, Rochester, NY.  She was born in Lockport, NY,  on May 26, 1933, a daughter of the late Elmer F. and Lena P. [Breitenbach] Payne.
Betty was a graduate of Newfane High School.
Her first job was selling donuts at  the Mohican Market in Lockport.  She met the love of her life Alan and they were married in 1953, then moved to Chicago.  After returning to Western New York, she began her most rewarding job as a pre-school special education associate with the Niagara Orleans BOCES for 17 years, retiring in 1993.
Betty was an avid quilter making many full size and wall hanging quilts and was known for her handmade birthday cards.
She will be remembered as the care-taker of her family and hosting the family events over the years.
Betty is survived by her husband of 69 years Alan G. Ostwald, three children Paul (Maria) Ostwald, Beth (Carl) Dickinson and Lori Ostwald, six grandchildren Nicole (Mark) Thomas, John (Kristin) Ostwald, Julie (William) Webekind, Katherine (Matthew) Butch, Lia and Lin Dickinson, twelve great grandchildren Zachary Marshall, Connor and Brynn Thomas, Emma and Preston Ostwald, Elizabeth, Gregory, Mary, Peter and Thomas Webekind, Joseph and Patrick Butch, two brothers Robert E. and David R. Payne, also three nieces and one nephew.
She was the sister of the late Marion (Robert) Woods.
There will be visitation on Wednesday from 12-1:00 PM at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 3229 Upper Mountain Road, Sanborn, NY, where funeral services will immediately follow at 1:00 PM, with the Rev. Kurt D. Schultz officiating.
Memorials may be made in her name to St. Andrews Lutheran Church.
Interment at St. Andrew Lutheran Cemetery.
Arrangements were made through the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, Sanborn, NY.

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OSTWALD - George A. Ostwald, 80, of North Tonawanda , Wednesday (October 14, 1981) in the Newfane Nursing Home Mr. Ostwald was a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda, a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, Gratwick Hose Co. No. 6, St. Mark Athletic Club and former employee of the North Tonawanda Board of Education. He is survived by his son, Alan G. (Betty) Ostwald of Sanborn, NY., three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home Friday at 11 a.m., the Rev. Thomas K. Spahn will officiate. Interment St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church.

George + BUTH, Elsa M. Elsa was born in 1900; died on 15 Jun 1976 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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OSTWALD - Elsa M. (nee Buth) Ostwald, age 76, of North Tonawanda Tuesday (June 15, 1976) in DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Ostwald was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Service Society. She is survived by her husband, George A. Ostwald; a son, Alan E. (Betty) Ostwald of Sanborn, N.Y.; three grandchildren, two nieces and a nephew. Family will receive friends at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd.,this evening from 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home Friday at 10 a.m. The Rev. Thomas K. Spahn will officiate. Interment in St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery.

Elmer + BREITENBACH, Lena P. Lena (daughter of BREITENBACH, Adam and ZIMMERMAN, Louisa) was born on 12 Jun 1902 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 Nov 1972 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 1/21/1972

PAYNE - Una P. of Appleton,
N.Y., Nov. 19,1972, at Inter-
Community Memorial Hospital,
Newfane.
Wife of Elmer Payne; mother
of Mrs. Allen (Betty) Ostwald
of Pekin, Robert E. of
Burt, and David R. of Appleton;
sister of William Breitenbach
and Mrs. Louise Schwagler of
Tonawanda, Edward Breitenbach,
Alfred Breitenbach
and Mrs. Arnold (Bertha)
Zimmerman, all of North Tonawanda;
Mrs. Raymond
(Margaret) Holland of Williamsville;
also survived by six
grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Rutland-
Corwin Funeral Home,
2670 Main St., Newfane, Monday
7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service
Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St.
Peter's United Church of Christ,
66 Locust St., Lockport, N.Y.
Burial in Cold Spring Cemetery,
Lockport. Mrs. Payne was a
member of St. Peter's United
Church of Christ.

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Obituary from Evening News of the Tonawandas
Monday, February 1, 1937
WILLIAM F. OSTWALD
William F. Ostwald, 73 years old, died this morning at the home of his son, William F. Jr., 122 Fredericka street. Mr. Ostwald was born in Germany. For the past 45 years he resided in North Tonawanda. He was a building contractor and a member of St. Mark's Evangelical church. He leaves a wife, Johanna; five sons, William, Walter L., Arthur J., George A., Norman G.; six daughters, Mrs. John Karkau, Mrs. Arthur Vielhauer, Mrs. William Proefrock, Mrs. Albert Roeske, Mrs. Herbert Leverntz and Mrs. Adolph Gentzer. and 22 grandchildren. Rites will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late residence at at 2:30 o'clock from the St. Mark's church. Rev. Paul H. Grethold will officiate. Burial will be in Elmlawn.

Wilhelm married STANGE, Auguste Maria on 6 May 1886 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Auguste (daughter of STANGE, August and BLUHM, Louise Wilhelmine) was born on 17 Aug 1866 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 18 Sep 1924 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary from Evening News of the Tonawandas
Friday, September 19, 1924
WIFE OF FORMER ALDERMAN IS DEAD
Mrs. Augusta M. Ostwald, fifty-eight years old, wife of former alderman William Ostwald, died yesterday afternoon at the Ostwald home, No. 41 Washington street, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Ostwald was born in Bergholz. She had lived in North Tonawanda for the past thirty-three years. Besides her husband she is survived by five sons, William, Jr., Walter, Arthur. George and Norman Ostwald; six daughters, Mrs. John Karkau, Mrs. Albert Vielhauer, Mrs. Albert Roeske, Mrs. Herbert Leverentz, Mrs. William Proefrock, and (Mrs.) Adolph Gentzmer, fourteen grandchildren, all of the Tonawandas; three brothers, Charles and William Stange of St. Johnsburg and August Stange of North Tonawanda, and three sisters, Mrs. Ernest Ostwald, Mrs. John Werth and Mrs. Gustav Broecker, all of the Tonawandas.

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Obituary from Tonawanda News
Monday, Feb. 3, 1953
BREITENBACH - Adam Breitenbach, Jr., 74, of 608 Old Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 1953 at his residence after a prolonged illness. Born in Germany, he resided in North Tonawanda the past 70 years. A farmer for many years, he retired 12 years ago. He was a member of Salem Evangelical and Reformed church. He is survived by his wife, Agnes, nee Mudd Snell; four sons, Adam F., William, Edward, and Alfred, all of the Tonawandas; four daughters, Mrs. Elmer Payne of Newfane, Mrs. Raymond Holland, Mrs. Walter Schwagler and Mrs. Arnold Zimmerman, all of North Tonawanda; a step daughter, Mrs. Clyde Muth of Sanborn; a brother, Louis and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Toellner, both of the Town of Amherst. Friends may call at the Hamp Funeral Home, 37 Adam St., Tonawanda, where funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Walter F. Hetzel will officiate. Burial will be in Wheatfield Cemetery.

Adam married ZIMMERMAN, Louisa about 1899. Louisa (daughter of ZIMMERMAN, Herman and GROSE, Louise Friederike) was born in 1879 in Clarence, Erie County, NY; died on 10 Apr 1933 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 4/11/1933

Funeral services will be conducted
Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock at the l a t e residence for
Mrs. Louise Breitenbach, nee Zimmerman,
54 years old, who died
y e s t e r d a y afternoon at her home
on the Shawnee road, town of
Wheatfield. Her death followed
a brief illness with pneumonia.
She wtas born in Clarence, N. Y.,
and had lived in Wheatfield for
t h e past 25 years.
Surviving a r e a husband, Adam:
four d a u g h t e r s . B e r t h a and Louise,
Wheatfield. Mrs. Elmer Payne.
Lockport. and Mrs. Raymond Hol
land, North Tonawanda: four
sons, Adam F., Wheatfield. William.
Tonawanda; Edward and
Albert. Wheatfield; two sisters,
Mrs. Arnold Jaenecke and Mrs.
Edward Kowsky, North Tonawanda,
and t h r e e brothers. Edward J
and John Zimmerman, North Ton-
awanda, and Herman Zimmerman
of Amherst.
Rev. Walter F. Hetsel of Salem
church, of which Mrs. Breitenbach
was a member, will conduct
t h e services and interment will
be in the Wheatfield cemetery.