David + MCGHEE, Traci A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette

BUFFALO — (Lewiston) - James G. McGhee, age 64, of Lewiston, died Saturday, August 7, 2010, in Roswell Park Cancer Institute, in Buffalo.

James was born May 21, 1946, in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late John N. and Margaret (Tracy) McGhee. He attended local schools and graduated in 1964 from Wilson High School. James served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1966-1968. He married Louise (Placek) McGhee on August 15, 1970 at St. Stanislaus RC Church, in Niagara Falls.

He worked in maintenance and chemical operations for Harrison Radiator, Hysen Supplies, Montgomery Ward, Dupont, Safety Kleen and the Bartech Group at Detroit Edison, MI, retiring in 2006. He enjoyed fishing and camping with his friends and family, and traveling with his wife. He also spent time building homes for his son and daughter. James was a past commander and member of American Legion O. Leo Curtiss Post #830 in Ransomville.

In addition to his wife, Louise, he is survived by a son, Brett W. (Stephanie) McGhee of Newfane; a daughter, Traci A. (Dave) Wayda of Youngstown; his grandchildren, Taylor, Cameron, Jensen and Morgan McGhee, all of Newfane, and Tori Wayda of Youngstown; a brother, John N. McGhee, Jr. of Charlotte, NC; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 10 at 10:00 AM in the funeral home, with the Rev. Msgr. Thomas Moran officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Oakland Rural Cemetery, Youngstown. Memorials may be made to Camp Good Days & Special Times, 2440 Sheridan Dr., Tonawanda, NY 14150.

Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online registry.

James married PLACEK, Louise M on 15 Aug 1970 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 8/16/1970

THE REV. JOSEPH
KWOLEK officiated Saturday
(Aug. 15. 1970) when Miss
Louise M. Placek and James
Gregory McGhee exchanged
marriage vows. The 5:30 p.m.
double ring ceremony took
place at St. Stanislaus KoMka
Church.
The bride is the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Placek. 2781 Livingston Ave.
Mr. McGhee is the son of.
Mr. and Mrs. John McGhee,
2S09 Braley Road, Ransomville.
Mrs. Loretta Smistek,
aunt of the bride, sang and
played the organ (luring the
Mass.
Given In marriage by her
father, the bride wore a gown
of white satapeau with Venise
lace on the high neckline, fitted
bodice, Victorian sleeves
and A-line skirt. Matching
lace edged her Watteau chapel
length train and formed a
bandeau headpiece w h i c h
secured her tiered bouffant
illusion veil. She carried a
nosegay of pink carnations,
stephanotis and roses.
• » *
MISS CONNIE KOWALSKI.
inaid of honor, wore an orchid
chiffon gown with Venise lace
bib and long sleeves. She
carried a nosegay of orchid
daisies with white ribbon.
Similarly attired were the
bridesmaids, Miss G l o r ia
Placek. sister of the bride;
Miss Margaret Placek; Mrs.
Paul Butry; Mrs. Michael
Gettings. Cortland; and Miss
Susan McGhee, Ransomville.
Thomas Bodie, Tonawanda,
was best man. John McGhee,
brother of the bridegroom;
Phil Wiepert and Don Senior,'
Ransomville; .Gary Placek,
brother of tfie bride; and
Michael Grace, Denver, Colo.,
were ushers.
A reception was held after
the ceremony at American
Legion Portage Post. On their
return from a motor trip to
the Cape Cod area, Mr. and
Mrs. McGhee will reside in
Lockport. The bride is a
teacher at Lockport Senior
High School.

John + TRACEY, Margaret L. Margaret (daughter of TRACEY, Charles S and Agatha R) was born on 3 Feb 1920 in New York; died on 28 Dec 1997 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward + SMISTEK, Jeannette. Jeannette (daughter of SMISTEK, Frank and SYPER, Louise) was born on 10 May 1925 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 30 Nov 2011 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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November 30, 2011
Jeannette Placek

Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS — Jeannette (Smistek) Placek, 86 years old, went to be with her Lord while surrounded by her loving family on November 30, 2011. She was born in Niagara Falls on May 10, 1925,the daughter of the late Frank and Louise (Syper) Smistek.

Mrs. Placek attended Holy Trinity Parochial School and Niagara Falls High School. She worked as a production packer for 23 years at Carborundum in Wheatfield and retired in 1987. One of the great joys in her life was polka dancing. She taught her children and grandchildren how to polka and on this past October 1st, she enjoyed a night of dancing with her entire family. Mrs. Placek's special place was her cottage at Long Beach, where she enjoyed many wonderful times with her family. During her retirement years, she babysat all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the American Legion Portage Post #1465 Ladies Auxiliary and the Carborundum Retirees. She also enjoyed activities at the Duke Center.

Mrs. Placek was predeceased by her husband, Edward Placek, who passed away in 1982. She is survived by her children, Louise (late James) McGhee of Lewiston, Gloria (Mark Bullock) Gwozdek of the Town of Niagara and Gary (Margaret) Placek of Niagara Falls. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Placek is also survived by her companion of 22 years, Bruce Felton, with whom she traveled the world. She was predeceased by her brother, Edward Smistek.

Friends may call on Friday from 4-8 PM at the LABUDA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 356 Portage Road, where the American Legion Portage Post #1465 Ladies Auxiliary will conduct a prayer service at 4:30 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at Divine Mercy Parish, corner of Niagara and 24th Streets, with Rev. Jacek P. Mazur officiating. PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment in Holy Trinity Cemetery.

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