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BEECHER - Paul Daniel Of Sanborn, NY, entered into eternal rest Saturday, November 9, 2019. Firstborn son of Dan and Addie (nee Adelaide) Beecher. Paul worked alongside his brother, Henry, at the family business, Beecher Brothers Oil and Propane, before and after his service in the Army. He joined IBEW Union #1249 as a lineman and served as President. Life member of Sanborn Fire Hall, where Paul served on the Board and as Chief. Paul was a member of the Sanborn Historical Society and Farm Museum. He was married to Margo (nee Goater) until her passing in 2016, just months before their 50th wedding anniversary. Survived by children, Paul, of Murfreesboro, TN, Christine, of Niagara Falls, NY, and Amanda (Scott), of Christiana, TN; granddaughter Samantha; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Paul enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter, Colleen (Kyle), and great-grandson, best-friend, fellow tractor enthusiast Chanse. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Farm Museum or Sanborn Fire Hall, General Fund are appreciated. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Sanborn Fire Hall, 5811 Buffalo St., Sanborn, NY, Friday, November 15, 2019 at 12 noon. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

Paul married GOATER, Margo J on 11 Jun 1966. Margo (daughter of GOATER, Thomas Edward and MORATH, Geraldine E) was born on 16 May 1945 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 25 Feb 2016 in Sanborn, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Margo J. Beecher (Goater), age 70, was called to her heavenly home on February 25, 2016 at her Sanborn residence. Born May 16, 1945 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Thomas and Geraldine (Morath) Goater. Margo attended the River Road School and graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School. She was employed at the Niagara Falls Air Base. A former member of the Sanborn Baptist Church, Margo was the crafts director and instructor for the Sanbornite Senior Citizen Group. She enjoyed arts and crafts, was a seamstress and operated the What Knot Barn Craft Store, in Sanborn.
Survivors include her husband, Paul D. Beecher (married June 11, 1966); three children, Paul T. Beecher of Murfreesboro, TN, Christine Beecher of Wheatfield and Amanda Jean Beecher of Murfreesboro, TN; granddaughter, Colleen York, and great-grandson, Chanse Mark Bishop both of Niagara Falls; a sister, Marlene Mueller of Wheatfield; nieces, nephews and close friends. Also pre-deceased by a brother-in-law, Myron 'Mike' Mueller; and parent-in-laws, Daniel and Adelaide Beecher.
Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Jonathon Haseley, on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Please visit www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for online guest register

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BEECHER, Daniel M.
Of Sanborn, NY, December 30, 1995, in Mesa, AZ, husband of Adelaide L. Beecher, father of Paul (Margo) Beecher of Sanborn; Henry Beecher of Lewiston: twin brother, Donald Beecher of Sanborn; also survived by 8 grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter, several nieces and nephews. The family will be present at RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 5893 Hoover Road, from 2-4 & 7-9 PM Thursday, where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 AM With the Rev. Harold P. Faba, officiating. Interment in Mt. View Cemetery. The Sanborn Fire Co. will conduct a memorial service Thursday at 7 PM at the funeral home. If preferred, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Sanborn, NY.
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Daniel Beecber Ran Sanborn business 30 years with brother
SANBORN - Daniel M. Beecher, 76, of Fair View Drive, died Dec. 30, 1995, in Mesa General Hospital, Mesa, Ariz., after a brief illness. He was born Sept. 2, 1919, in East Barre, N.Y., the son of Clair L. and Inga M. (Engen) Beecher. He was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and had lived in Sanborn most of his life. From 1947 to 1977, Mr. Beecher and his twin brother, Donald, were the co-owners of Beecher Brothers, an oil, heating, air conditioning and appliance business in Sanborn. He was instrumental in the formation of the Sanborn Ambulance Service, which preceded the current Tri-Community Ambulance. Mr. Beecher was known for his clock collection and ability to repair antique clocks. His collection included more than 200 clocks at one point. He showed his antiques at many shows and flea markets throughout the country. An accomplished banjo player, he was president of the Arizona Banjo Band for the past five years and a member of the Buffalo Banjo Band, Just Banjo Band. Mr. Beecher was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sanborn, a charter member of the Sanborn Lions Club and a life member of the Sanborn Fire Co. In addition to his brother, he is survived by his wife of 54 years, the former Adelaide Pike; three sons, Paul Beecher and Thomas Beecher, both of Sanborn, and Henry Beecher of Ransomville; a brother, Mark Beecher of Lewiston; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.

Daniel married PIKE, Adelaide L on 29 May 1941 in Sanborn, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. Adelaide (daughter of PIKE, Albert H and HENNESSEY, Marie M) was born on 9 Apr 1917 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 1 Sep 2007 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette
ADELAIDE L. BEECHER
Adelaide "Addie" L. Beecher, age 90, formerly of Sanborn, NY, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2007 at Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Niagara Falls, NY, after a long illness. Mrs. Beecher was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on April 9, 1917. She was the daughter of Albert and Marie (Hennessey) Pike. She was a graduate of the East High School in Rochester, NY, in the Class of 1935. She was a former member of the Sanborn Rebekah Lodge, the Sanborn Area Home Bureau and was a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts Pack #39. She also was an Avon representative. Addie enjoyed playing the organ, traveling and spending time with her family and grand children. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Daniel M. Beecher, who died on December 30, 1995. Surviving are three sons: Paul (Margo) Beecher, Henry (Rena) Beecher, both of Sanborn, Thomas (Ruth) Beecher, of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren: Paul J. Beecher, of Murfreesboro, TN, Christine Beecher, Amanda Beecher, both of Sanborn, Danielle Beecher- Peter, of Chaffe, NY, Nicole (Jeff) Becken, of Kure Beach, NC, Eric (Jacquie) Beecher, of Sanborn, Thomas Beecher, of North Tonawanda, Jeremy Beecher, of Myrtle Beach, SC; great-grandchildren: Colleen York, Joshua Beecher, Terra Beecher, all of Sanborn, Jared Becken of Kure Beach, NC; step-grand children, Sean (Shelia) Kalota and Daniel (Robin) Kalota, both of Tucson, AZ, two step-great-grandchildren, Kristen and Hailey Kalota. She was the sister of the late Albert, Henry, Aida, Ethel and Frances Pike. Friends are invited to call Tuesday 4 - 8 p.m. at RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, SANBORN, 5893 Hoover Road, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 5th, with the Rev. Hal Faba officiating. Burial will be in the Mount View Cemetery Town of Cambria, NY, at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, memorials may be made in Addie's memory to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite # 6, Williamsville, NY 14221.

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Niagara Gazette - 5/3/1941

Mrs. D. J. Calato. of Thirty
fourth street, announces the engagement
of her sister. Miss Adelaide
L. Pike, to Mr. Daniel Beecher,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Clair Beecher,
of Sanborn. N. Y. The wedding will
take place May 29.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 5/31/1941

The marriage of Miss Adelaide
Luciele Pike, daughter of the late
Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Pike, of this
city, to Mr. Daniel M. Beecher, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Clair Beecher, of
Sanborn, N. Y , was solemnized
Thursday. May 29, at 2 p. m., at the
First Baptist church in Sanborn.
The Rev. Frank Taft performed the
ceremony.
The bride was lovely in a nudewhite
dress, with ail white accessories,
and wore a corsage of white
rosebuds.
Mrs. Donald Beecher. who was
the bride's only attendant, wore a
yeflow dress, with white accessories
and a corsage of pink roses.
Mr. Donald Beecher, twin brother
of the bridegroom, was the best
man. ^
After a trip to the Thousand Islands,
Mr. and Mrs. Beecher wfll be
at home to their friends at 203 Sixth
street, this city.
Pre-nuptials affairs for the bride
were a kitchen shower by Mrs.
Charles Pike, a personal shower by
Mrs. Mark Beecher and Mrs. La
Verne Martyn In Sanbom, a linen
shower by Mrs. D . Calato, a group
shower by co-workers of the American
Salesbook company at the Imperial
hotel and a miscellaneous
shower by Mrs. Clair Beecher In
Sanborn.

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Thomas Edward Goater, 93, of Hird Road, Town of Wheatfield, died Friday, March 30, 2007 at his home while under the care of hospice, following a brief illness. Born on May 12, 1913, the son of Joseph and Louisa (Brand) Goater, he attended local schools and was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School Class of 1931. He retired from the Carborundum Co. as a lathe operator in 1975. Mr. Goater was an avid woodworker, enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating and working in his flower garden. Thomas loved living on the Niagara River. He was a member of the Unity Church, a sixty year member of the Frontier Volunteer Fire Co., the Wheatfield Republican Club, the Niagara County Ostomy, a member of the LaSalle Sportsman Club since 1941, the Carborundum Alumni, the Retired Men's Service Club, the Wheatfield Seniors and the TNT Boat Club. He was predecease by his wife, Geraldine Morath on April 22, 1982. They were married in Niagara Falls on June 26, 1937. Survivors include two daughters, Marlene Mueller and her husband Mike of Town of Wheatfield, Margo Beecher and her husband Paul of Sanborn, a brother, Harry Goater of Daytona Beach, FL, sister-in-law, Dorothy Goater of Niagara Falls, brother-in-law, Harry Morath of Niagara Falls, seven grandchildren, Kyle Hall (Larry), Karen Pfohl (Gary), Kim Szelazkiewicz (Bill), Mike Mueller (Cindy), Paul Beecher, Christine Beecher and Amanda Beecher,eight great grandchildren, Darryl Hall (Michele), Kelly Patterson (Dave), Billy Szelazkiewicz, Mikie Szelazkiewicz, Alexandra Mueller, Michael Mueller, Jillian Mueller and Colleen York, three great great grandchildren, Erica Hall, Andrew Hall and Autumn Patterson and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late William, Bert, Amy and May Goater. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Acacia Park Cemetery, Town of Pendleton. Flowers are graciously declined, memorials in Thomas' memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
Thomas Edward Goater, 93, of Hird Road, Town of Wheatfield, died Friday, March 30, 2007 at his home while under the care of hospice, following a brief illness. Born on May 12, 1913, the son of Joseph and Louisa (Brand) Goater, he attended local schools and was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School Class of 1931.
He retired from the Carborundum Co. as a lathe operator in 1975. Mr. Goater was an avid woodworker, enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating and working in his flower garden. Thomas loved living on the Niagara River. He was a member of the Unity Church, a sixty year member of the Frontier Volunteer Fire County, the Wheatfield Republican Club, the Niagara County Ostomy, a member of the LaSalle Sportsman Club since 1941, the Carborundum Alumni, the Retired Men’s Service Club, the Wheatfield Seniors and the TNT Boat Club.
He was predecease by his wife, Geraldine Morath on April 22, 1982. They were married in Niagara Falls on June 26, 1937. Survivors include two daughters, Marlene Mueller and her husband Mike of Town of Wheatfield, Margo Beecher and her husband Paul of Sanborn, a brother, Harry Goater of Daytona Beach, FL, sister-in-law, Dorothy Goater of Niagara Falls, brother-in-law, Harry Morath of Niagara Falls, seven grandchildren, Kyle Hall (Larry), Karen Pfohl (Gary), Kim Szelazkiewicz (Bill), Mike Mueller (Cindy), Paul Beecher, Christine Beecher and Amanda Beecher,eight great grandchildren, Darryl Hall (Michele), Kelly Patterson (Dave), Billy Szelazkiewicz, Mikie Szelazkiewicz, Alexandra Mueller, Michael Mueller, Jillian Mueller and Colleen York, three great great grandchildren, Erica Hall, Andrew Hall and Autumn Patterson and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late William, Bert, Amy and May Goater.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9p.m. Monday in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11a.m. Interment will be in Acacia Park Cemetery, Town of Pendleton. Flowers are graciously declined, memorials in Thomas’ memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

Thomas married MORATH, Geraldine E on 26 Jun 1937 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Geraldine (daughter of MORATH, Harry R and RUOPP, Marie) was born on 19 Jan 1913; died on 22 Apr 1982 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 4/24/1982

GOATER - Geraldine E.
Goater at her residence,
2440 River Rd., Town of
Wheatfield, Thursday
(April 22, 1982).
She is survived by her
husband, Thomas R.
Goater; two daughters,
Mrs. Myron (Marlene)
Mueller of Wheatfield,
N.Y., and Mrs. Paul
(Margo) Beecher of
Cambria, N.Y.,, also sur-
viving is one brother,
Harry R. Morath of
Niagara Falls, N.Y.; seven
grandchildren, two
great-grandchildren, one
niece and one nephew.
The family will be pres-
ent Saturday from 7 to 9
p.m., and Sunday 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 p.m. at the
Peter A. Wilson Funeral
Chapel, 8904 So. Military
Rd., Niagara Falls where
funeral services will be
held Monday at 1 p.m.
with Pastor Richard G.
Donoughue officiating.. In-
terment Acacia Park Cem-
etery. Memorials for Mrs.
Goater to Meals on
Wheels.

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Niagara Gazette - 2/16/1951

SANBORN, Feb. 16 ~ Clair L.
Beecher, 64, of Maple, street, died
today at Meyer Memorial hospital,
Buffalo. He had been ill since No-
vember.
Funeral services for Mr. Beecher
will be held at his home at 2:30 p.
m. Monday. The Rev. William
Work will officiate.
A native of Orleans county, Mr.
Beecher had lived in Sanborn tor 25
years. He was ^formerly employed
as a crossing watchman at the Cambria'Station
by the New York Central
railroad.
Surviving are his wife, Inga Beecher;
three sons. Mark H. Beecher, Niagara'Falls,
Daniel M. and Donald
E. Beecher, Sanborn: three sisters,
Mrs Kenneth Sanborn, Tonawanda.
Mrs. Howard Jeffrie. Albion, and
Mrs, Frank Meyers, Batavia.
Burial will be in Memorial Park
cemetery',

Clair married ENGEN, Inga M about 1917. Inga was born on 25 Jul 1892 in Viking, Marshall County, MN; died on 7 Apr 1981 in Bradenton, Manatee County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Inga M. Beecher .
Inga M. Beecher, 88, formerly of Maple Street, died Tuesday (April 7, 1981) in the Carol Lou Mora Care Center, Bradenton, Fla., after a long illness. She was a native of Viking, Minn., and had resided in Sanborn prior to moving to Florida in 1965. Her husband, Clair L. Beecher, died in 1951. She is survived by three sons, Mark H. Beecher of Niagara Falls and Donald and Daniel Beecher, both of Sanborn; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Rhoney Funeral Home, Sanborn, with the Rev. Kenneth E. Traxler officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 pm. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

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NF Gazette May 21, 1934
ALBERT PIKE DIES
Former Falls Resident Succumbs to Illness of Year's Duration
Albert H. Pike, 57 years old, a former resident of this city, died in Buffalo yesterday, after an illness of about a year. He had been living at the home of his sister, Mrs. Martha McCormick, 136 Vandalie Street, Buffalo, at whose residence the funeral services will be held. Mr. Pike was born and brought up in Thorold, Ontario and after settling here, was employed as machinist by the Shredded Wheat company and also the Wm. A. Rogers, Ltd., working at his trade in this city for 35 years. He was an active member of the local Moose lodge for about 13 years. He gave up this interest about a year or so ago. Mr. Pike had many friends in this city who will morn his passing. He is surved by his sister, Mrs. McCormick: by four daughters, Mrs. Ada McGrath, Mrs. Francesa Carroll and Miss Adelaide Pike, of Rochester, and Mrs. Ethel Colato, of Niagara Falls: two sons, Charles A. Pike, of this city, and Henry R. Pike of Flushing, N. Y. Funeral arrangements will be completed today. The services will be held from the home of Mrs. McCormick and burial will be In Thorold, Ont.

Albert married HENNESSEY, Marie M in 1901 in Niagara County, NY. Marie was born in 1880 in Bainsville, Ontario, Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married BRIND, Louisa about 1900. Louisa was born about 1880 in England; died about Apr 1943 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harry + RUOPP, Marie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]