David married YOUNG, Rachael Jean in 1970 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Rachael (daughter of YOUNG, Wilfred L and STEELE, Frances Louise) was born in Dec 1952 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 8 Oct 2009 in Austell, GA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rachael (Young) Walter died Thursday, October 8,2009 under Hospice care in Austell, Georgia. She was born in Niagara Falls, New York December 1952, daughter of Wilfred and Frances (Steele) Young. Rachael attended schools in Niagara Falls, New York, finishing in Niagara Wheatfield Senior High School. She married David Walter in 1970 in Niagara Falls, NY. Work related, they lived in Alaska, Vermont, State of Washington and later in Stone Mountain then Marietta, Georgia. With their interest in the arts and crafts, Rachael and David opened an Arts and Supplies store in Marietta where framing pictures was their special project. She loved the view from their large back porch where tending flowers and watching birds and squirrels were a special treat. Rachael was predeceased by her mother, Frances Louise Knab. She is survived by her husband, David; loving son, Jerold Walter of Atlanta, Georgia; her father, Wilfred and step-mother, Diana Watts Young of Niagara Falls, NY; and step-father, Donald Knab of Niagara Falls, NY; her sisters, Patricia (Steven) Hurd of Steinhatchee, Florida, Christine (Ronald) Grawe of Jonesborough, Tennessee, Judith (Samuel) Godwin of Hopkins, South Carolina, Janet (Michael) Neuman of Niagara Falls, NY; brothers, Charles (Christine) Young of Ashburn, Virginia, Kenneth Young of Sebring, Florida and Michael Young of Niagara Falls, NY; step-sisters, Bronwyn (Wayne) Bridges of Coldspring, Texas, Bette Lynn (Robert) Deshler of Niagara Falls, NY, Robert (Deborah) Watts of Hiram, Georgia, E. James Watts of Niagara Falls, NY; step-sisters Beth Knab of Niagara Falls, NY, Candace (Jay) Stillwell of Sylmar, California, Judy (Lou) Vona of Las Vegas, Nevada and Karen (Dick) Ludbrook of Tampa, Florida. She is sadly missed by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A memorial celebrating her life was held at her home in Marietta, Georgia. Visit www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette for on-line guest register.
Published in the Greater Niagara Newspapers on 10/29/2009

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July 14, 2012
Wilfred L. Young

Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS — Wilfred L. Young, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away, unexpectedly, on Friday, July 13, 2012, at his residence. Born on March 23, 1925 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Walker) Young.

Mr. Young was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY. Will, as he was known by family and friends, attended local schools and graduated from the former St. Mary's High School, as well as Buffalo State Teacher's College, where he earned his master's degree. Mr. Young also attended Niagara University and the University at Buffalo. Will served in the United States Army Air Force, during World War II, from July 8, 1943 until his honorable discharge on January 28, 1946. While serving he was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Service Medal and the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Service Medal with five Bronze Stars. Mr. Young worked for the Niagara Falls Board of Education for 32 years, where he served as a teacher and principal, until his retirement in 1982. Will taught at 22nd Street School, Henry J. Kalfas School and Evershed School. He was principal at Pacific Avenue, Cleveland Avenue, 24th Street, 93rd Street and the Geraldine Mann Schools. Mr. Young also served as an assistant to the Director of Elementary Education. On July 9, 1977, Will married Diana R. (Smith) Watts Young.

Mr. Young was a member of St. Mary of the Cataract Church in Niagara Falls, NY, the Flying Tigers, New York State Teachers Association, New York State Retired Teachers Association, Knights of Columbus Council #247, Niagara Falls Elks Lodge #346 and the American Legion Post #1142. Will served as Past-President of the Niagara Falls Principal's Council and the Niagara Falls School Masters Club. He enjoyed boating, fishing, golfing, traveling and spending the winter months, with his wife, in Florida.

In addition to his beloved wife of 35 years, Mr. Young is survived by seven children, Patricia (Stephen) Hurd of Florida, Christine (Ronald) Grawe of Tennessee, Charles (Christine) Young of Virginia, Kenneth Young of Buffalo, NY, Judith (Samuel) Godwin of South Carolina, Michael Young of Niagara Falls, NY, and Janet (Michael) Neuman of Niagara Falls, NY, and was predeceased by one daughter, Rachel (David of Georgia) Walter. Will is also survived by four step-children, Bronwyn (Wayne) Bridges of Texas, Bette-Lynn (Robert) Deshler of Niagara Falls, NY, Robert (Deborah) Watts of Georgia, and Edgar J. Watts, Jr. of Niagara Falls, NY; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Frances (late Henry)Foster of Whitehall, NY and Noreen (late Jack) Darlington of Florida, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents and daughter, he was predeceased by his former spouse, Frances (Steele) Knab; two sisters, Dorothea (late William) Hill and Audrey (late Phillip) Goltz and two brothers, Joseph Young and Jerome Young.

The family will be present to receive friends on Monday from 7-9 PM and on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (297-9007). Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, July 18th, at 10:00 AM in St. Mary of the Cataract Church, 259-4th Street Niagara Falls, NY, with Rev. Jacek Mazur officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Prayers of committal, concluding with military honors, will follow in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston,

Wilfred + STEELE, Frances Louise. Frances (daughter of STEELE, Francis L and WILSON, Agnes) was born on 4 Oct 1929 in DuBois, Clearfield County, PA; died on 30 Nov 2004 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Frances L. Steele-Knab
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Frances L. Steele-Knab, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, died Tuesday, November 30, 2004, in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, after a short illness.

She was born on October 4, 1929, in DuBois, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Francis L. and Agnes [ Wilson ] Steele. , she has been a resident of Western New York since 1942, living in Buffalo, Grand Island, Wilson and in Niagara Falls since 1961. Frances had worked as a pharmacy technician at Prescription Lab, for several years. She was an avid gardener and loved flowers.

Survived by husband Donal J. Knab and sons Charles Joseph (Christine) Young of Ashbum, VA, Kenneth James Young of Lawtons, NY, Michael Jerome Young of Tucker, GA, and daughters Patricia Ann (Stephen) Hurd of Steinhatchee, FL, Christine Marie (Ronald) Grawe of Lewiston, NY, Rachael Jean (David) Walter of Marietta, GA, Judith Louise (Samuel) Godwin of Hopkins, SC, Janet Lynn (Michael) Neuman of Niagara Falls, NY, and step daughters Karen Marie (Richard) Ludbrook of Tampa, FL, Elizabeth Ellen Knab of Niagara Falls, NY, Judith Ann (Lou) Vona of Las Vegas, NV, and Candace Theresa (Edward Stilwell) Knab of Glendale, CA. She was sister o fHerman D. "Ted" (Doris) Steele of Youngstown, NY, and Patrick (Judi) Steele of Bradenton, FL, and Jean (Kenneth) Collins of Sebring, FL, Gary Law and Donna Colby of Buffalo, NY. She is also survived by loving grandchildren Jennifer Yund, Jerold Walter, Tracy Yund, Timothy Young, Angelica Rish, Ryan Hurd, Gail Filicetti, Stephanie Dubose, Travis Hurd, Steven Young, Samantha Godwin, Carl Neuman, Derek Neuman, Trina Neuman, Emily Neuman, and great grandchildren Elizabeth Raymond, Felicia Filicetti, D.J. Rish, Jodi Rish, Peter Filicetti, Marie Rish, Dimitri Dubose, Jacob Yund, and Samuel Rish.

The family will be present at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, LEWISTON, Cayuga and So. Ninth Streets, from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 PM, Thursday, where funeral services will be held Friday, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:15 AM, at Prince of Peace Church, 1055 N. Military Road, Niagara Falls, with the Rev. Robert S. Hughson, officiating. Entombment will be in the Holy Angels Mausoleum, Gate of Heaven Cemetery, at the convenience of the family.

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Niagara Gazette - 1/6/1969

Charles L. Young, 89, of 649
Jefferson Ave., died Sunday
(Jan. 5, 1969) at Mount St.
Mary's Hospital after a short
illness. °
Mr. Young was a member of
the Holy Name Society of St.
Mary' of the Cataract Church.
He was a self-employed carpenter
and contractor, retiring
15 years ago. He was born in
Canada and had lived in this
city for 47 years.
He is the father of four daughters,
Mrs. William (Dorothy)
Hill, of Pekin, Mrs. Francis
(Audrey) Steele, Youngstown,
Mrs. Henry (Frances) Forster,
of Clemones, N.Y., and Mrs.
John (Noreen) Darlington, of
Richfield, Conn.; two sons, Wilfred
L. and Jerome Young,
both of this city, 22 grandchildren
and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held
Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the
Otto Redanz Funeral Home and
at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's of the
Cataract Church. Burial will be
in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Prayers will be said by the
Holy Name Society. Tuesday
evening at the funeral home.
Friends may call Monday
and Tuesday from 2 to 5 and
7 to 9 p.m.

Charles married Mary C about 1913. Mary was born about 1892 in Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 1/3/1969

YOUNGSTOWN - Francis L.
Steele, 58, of 3731 Creek Road,
an operator of the Shady Ridge
Mobile Home Park, Balmer
Road, died Thursday (Jan. 2,
1969) at Mount St. Mary's
Hospital after' a long illness.
Mr. Steele was born Sept. 19,
1910 in Brockway Pa. He was
a Field Superintendent for the
John L. Klug Corp. in Rochester
for five years and was in the
construction field for 40 years.
He lived in this community for
20 years, previously in Niagara
Falls.
He was a member of Iron
Workers Local No. 9 6f Niagara
Falls Youngstown Lions Club,
Irem Temple Shrine of Wilkes-
Barre, ,Pa., LaSalle Lodge No.
1047 F and AM. °
He was a 32nd degree Mason
in the Scottish Rite at Trenton,
N.J. and a former member of
the Town of Porter Planning
and Zoning Boards.
He is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Audrey Young Steele, two
daughters, Mrs. Wilfred (Fran-
ces) Young of Niagara Falls and
Mrs. Kenneth (Jean) Collins of
Brockway, Pa.; two sons, Herman
and Patrick Steele, both of
Youngstown; two sisters, Mrs.
Eldora Miller of Brockway, Pa.
and Mrs. Elsie Beters of Great
Neck; three brothers, Edward
Steele of Anaheim, Calif. Stan-
ley Steele of Dearborn, Mich.
and Cecil Steele of Brokway.
Pa. and 17 grandchildren.
The LaSalle Lodge will conduct
services at the funeral
home Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral services will be held
Monday at the Hardison Funeral
Home, Lewiston at a time
to be announced. The Rev.
Charles S|ratton. pastor of the
Youngstown First United Presbyterian
Church, will officiate.
Burial will be in Niagara
Falls Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call at the
funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m.
today and 2 to 5 and 7 to 9
p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Francis + WILSON, Agnes. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]