Family/Spouse: Rita J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Donald married DISANTO, Karen [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wellsville Daily Reporter

ALLENTOWN-William J.
Bannister, 90, of 5827 Allen St., Al-
lentown, died Monday (Sept. 10,
2001) shortly after arrival at Jones
Memorial Hospital.
Born April 6, 1911 in Buffalo,
he was the son of James and Lulu
Ward Bannister.
On Oct. 2, 1937 at St. Matheis
Church in East Aurora, he married
Barbara W. Swan who died Oct.
15, 1998.
He was a graduate of Fosdick
Masten Park High School and also
attended the University of Buffalo.
He worked for the former Sweet
Kleen Laundry in Sales and Man-
agement from 1930 to 1945.
In 1947, he and George O'Don-
nell purchased the J.R. Owen &
Co. in Wellsville.
They owned and operated that
business until their retirement in
1973.
In 1974, he worked as a meat
cutter for Super Duper, part-time,
until it closed in 1986.
He enjoyed all sports, especially
golf and bowling, where he was a
40 year member of the American
Bowlling Conference.
He and his wife spent many win-
ters in Florida and their summers in
Canada. He was active in the Allen-
town community. A life member of
the Southwestern, Allegany County
and Allentown Volunteer Fire Com-
pany where he had been their secre-
tary for 30 years.
He was also a 50 year member
of the Masonic Lodge 230 in Wells-
ville. He was a school board mem-
ber of the allentown School for
eight years, after that school closed,
he spent 10 years as a member of
the Scio School Board.
He was a member of the Allen-
town United Methodist Church
where he was a member of the
board, lay speaker, and finance
chairman for many years.
He is survived by two sons, W.
James (Paula) Bannister of Brock-
port and Donald R. (Rita) Bannister
of Irondequoit; one daughter, Joan
(Jim) Hand of Wellsville; six grand-
children; two great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a sister,
Margaret "Jean" Bannister in 1999.
Friends are invited to a funeral
service at 3 p.m. Friday at the Allen-
town United Methodist Church.
There will be no prior visitation.
Rev. Diane Cox will officiate.
Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery,
Wellsville.
Memorials may be sent to the Al-
lentown United Methodist Church,
P.O. Box 273 Allentown, N.Y.
14707.
Arrangements by the J.W.Embs-
er Sons Funeral Home Inc., Wells-
ville.

William married SWAN, Barbara W on 2 Oct 1937 in East Aurora, Erie County, NY. Barbara (daughter of SWAN, Frank G and ALEXANDER, Ada M) was born on 19 Sep 1913 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 15 Oct 1998 in Allentown, Allegany County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News

ALLENTOWN-Barbara W.
Bannister, 85, of 5827 Allen St.,
died on thursday (Oct. 15, 1998) in
the Wellsville Manor.
Born Sept. 19, 1913 in Niagara
Falls, N.Y., she was the daughter of
Frank and Ada Cameron Swan.
On Oct. 2, 1937, she married
William "Bill" Bannister in East
Aurora, N.Y. He survives.
Mrs. Bannister and her husband
resided in Buffalo after their mar-
riage. They came to Wellsville in
1945 and moved to Allentown in
1950.
She was a graduate of Niagara
Falls High School and went on to
Mrs. Kelly's Business School. she
was employed as a stenographer for
Carborundum Co. in Niagara Falls,
prior to her marriage.
She has been associated with the
former J. R. Owens co. at 284 W.
State St. in Wellsville. She was a
member of the former Awful Art
Club of Wellsville and a long time
active member of the allentown
United Methodist Church where
she taught Sunday School and was
a substitute organist.
Surviving in additon her hus-
band of 61 years are two sons, W.
James (Paula) Bannister of Brock-
port and donald R. (Rita) Bannister
of Irondequoit; one daughter, Joan
(Jim) Hand of Wellsville; six grand-
children and two great grandchil-
dren.
Funeral services will be held
sunday at the convenience of the
family in the J. W. Embser Sons Fu-
neral Home Inc. in Wellsville.
There will be no prior visitation.
Pastor Roberta Baker will officiate.
Burial will be in the woodlawn
Cemetery in Wellsville.
The family suggests memorial
be made to the Allentown United
Methoodist Church.

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 10/2/1937

Bannister-Swan
In the quaint little chapel of
St. John's Episcopal church In East
Aurora, a very pretty wedding took
place at high noon today when
Miss Barbara Swan, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Swan, of
Haeberle avenue, became the bride
of William J. Bannister, son of
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Bannister,
of East Woodlawn avenue. Buffalo.
The Rev. Mr. Morell, pastor of the
church, was the officiating clergyman.
The bride wore a floor-length
gown of rich dark velvet, the bod-
Ice of which was gracefully shirred
and with a V neckline. The sleeves
were short and shirred with puffed
effect. Her turban and accessories
were of matching shade, and her
corsage was of gardenias and baby's
breath.
Miss Jean Bannister, sister of the
groom, wore gown of sapphire blue
velvet, floor length, made on princess
lines, with matching turban
and accessories. Her corsage was
of talisman roses and baby's breath.
Melvln Baumhofer. of this city,
was the groom's best man.
The mother of the bride wore
margo crepe with a corsage of talisman
roses and the groom's mother
wore green crepe with matching
accessories and her corsage was of
tiny roses.
Following the quiet but Impressive
ceremony, a wedding dinner
was held at the Roy Croft Inn for
the wedding party and Immediate
friends. The table was arranged in
bridal white and at the bride's table
was a beautiful wedding cake.
Mr and Mrs. Bannister left on
a motor trip to Washington. D. C,
the bride traveling In a brown dress
with brown accessories and a Kent
green coat with rich fur collar On
their return they will reside at 284
Holden avenue, Buffalo.
Pre-nuptlal parties given for the
bride were; A crystal shower and
luncheon, given at the Oak Tea
Room by Miss Frances Dykstra.
cousin of. the bride; a dinner and
shower, given by the stenographic
department of the Carborundum
company at the General Brock hotel,
Niagara Falls, Ont.: Miss Roxy
Ely and Miss Rhea Tayer were
hostesses for the guest of honor at
a dinner and theater party and
shower, and Dr. George Nussbaum
entertained at a buffet supper party
at his home In Ontario avenue.

James + WARD, Lulu. Lulu was born about 1888 in Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 6/20/1952

SWAN—In Hamilton. Ont. Tuesday
June 17. 19S2. Frank G. Swan, husband
of Ethel of Hamilton. Ont.
father of Mrs. William J. Bannister
of Allentown. N. Y.. brother of Mrs.
Charlotte E. Dykstra. Mrs. Edna L
Hull. Mrs. Hilda B. Hauth. all of this
city. Also survived by 3 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Dykstra
Funeral Home. 1619 Main street after
7 p.m. on Thursday until noon on
Saturday. Services from the funeral
home at the convenience of the family.
Rev. David H. Weeks officiating. Interment
In Oakwood cemetery.

Frank married ALEXANDER, Ada M about 1906. Ada was born about 1882 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; died on 17 Mar 1946 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 3/18/1946

Mrs. Frank G. Swan
Is Called By Death
Mrs. Ada M. Swan, of 1187 Haeberle
avenue, wife of Frank G
Swan, died suddenly at her home
late yesterday. Born in Hamilton.
Ont., she was a resident here for
the last 45 years.
She is survived by her huband, ancf
daughter Mrs. William J. Bannister,
of Wellsville.N. Y., and her brothers
and sisters, including Mrs. Frances
Lyons, of New York City, and William
Alexander, of Detroit. Mich.,
and the following from Hamilton,
Ont.: Mrs. Grace Trappling, Mrs.
Mae Treblecock, Mrs. Ethel MacKay
and Alexander Cameron.
The funeral will be held from
the Dykstra funeral home at a time
to be announced later,

Notes:

From:
Landmarks of Niagara County, NY
Edited by William Pool
D. Mason & Company, Publishers, 1897

Swan, Gayton H., was born at Niagara Falls, N. Y., March 4, 1859, a son of Frank W. Swan, for the past thirty-five years a trusted agent and messenger for the American Express Company. Gayton H. Swan attended the public schools of his native town until ten years of age, when he began his business career selling newspapers. At the age of fifteen he entered the employ of L. & S. Colt, hardware merchants, at Niagara Falls, and served that firm for three years; later he was employed by Phillips & Co. in the same business and still later was with Nice & Hinkey, at Tonawanda, N. Y., for one year. In 1880 he was appointed superintendent of the City Water Works at Niagara Falls and retained that position until 1884, when he entered the employ of George Haeberle, lumber dealer, and remained until 1886. In that year he established himself in the plumbing and tinning business, which he has successfully carried on ever since. August 21, 1881, Mr. Swan married Minnie, a daughter of his former employer, George Haeberle, and they have four children: Frank W., Lottie C., Hilda and Edna. Mr. Swan was for two years a trustee of the village of Niagara Falls and is a member of Niagara Lodge No. 81, I. O. O. F., of Niagara Falls. He is a man of strict integrity and business tact and is highly respected by all who know him,

Niagara Gazette - 2/10//1920

GAYTON H. SWAN.
The death of Gayton H. Swan,
which occurred on Sunday, removes
an interesting character from the
stage of life. Mr. Swan was particularly
conspicuous in the activities
of twenty years ago when he waa in
his vigorous manhood. Identified
with all the live issues of bis day,
he waa regarded as a moving factor
In community life. He was identified
with the early history of the 42d
Separate Company, he was active in
the volunteer fire companies of his
day, he was for fifteen years superintendent
of the city's water depart*
ment, and he served on the board of
oducatlon and In other capacities—
and In all these various activities
his work was characterized by an
energy and vigor that made for success
and progress.
Tho passing of Gayton Swan will
bring Interesting roverlea to the
minds of many of our citizens who
were active with him in thoso days
that are gone, and likewise it will
bring expressions of sorrow and regret
for Gayton Swan made many
friends in his time who will cherish
his memory as long as life for them
shall last.

Gayton married HAEBERLE, Wilhelmine on 21 Aug 1881 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Wilhelmine (daughter of HAEBERLE, George and Charlotte) was born about 1859 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 1 Jan 1950 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 11/2/1950

Wilhelmina Swan
Dies at Age of 91
Mrs. Wilhelmina Swan, 91, a native
and resident of this city throughout
her life, died last night at the Niag
ara Falls Memorial hospital.
She was the daughter of the late
George and Charlotte Haeberle, an
old pioneer family in the city, and the
wife of the late Gayton H. Swan.
Mrs. Swan was the oldest member
ot the Zion Evangelical Lutheran
church, a life member of Flagler
Chapter 355, Order of Eastern Star,
a charter member of Riverdale Rebeka
Lodge 195, and a member of
the Ladies' Aid society of the Lutheran
church.
Surviving are a son, Frank G.
Swan, Hamilton, Ont.; three daughters,
Mrs. Charlotte E Dykstra, Mrs.
Hilda B. Hauth and Mrs. Edna L.
Hull; one brother, Charles E, Hae
berle; two sisters. Miss Barbara Hae
berle and Mrs. Carrie Padelford, all
of this city, and six grandchildren and
seven great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Dykstra
Funeral home, 1619 Main street,
until 1 p.m. Saturday. Funeral services
will be at the convenience of
the family. The Rev. Arthur H.
Schmoyer will officiate.