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November 9, 2011
Tracey W. Wankasky

The Tonawanda News

NORTH TONAWANDA — Tracey W. Wankasky, age 51, formerly of North Tonawanda, died in Dekalb, IL, after a long illness.Tracey was a member of Ascension R.C. Church and owned and operated Duratub with his son Joshua, in North Tonawanda. Tracey was a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. He was the house magician for the Riviera Theater where he produced "Hocus Pocus" 1,2 and 3. Tracey was an avid hunter and belonged to the Tonawanda Sportsman's Club. He was also a member of the Eye Opener Group in Clarence. As a U.S. Navy Veteran, he served from 1979 through 1982.

Son of the late Marlin P. Wankasky.

Beloved son of Joyce E. (nee Miller) Wankasky formerly of North Tonawanda. Dear husband of Linda S. (nee Keleher) Wankasky. Loving father of Jacob R. Wankasky, Joshua A. Wankasky, Jordan L. Wankasky and Jessica L. Wankasky, all of North Tonawanda. Brother of David (LeAnn) Wankasky, John Wankasky, Karen (James) Stewart and Leona Chatt. Proud grandfather of Madelyn G. and Liam A. Wankasky. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Friends received by the family on Friday 6-9 PM at the Brunner Funeral Home (692-3841), 156 Robinson St., North Tonawanda. Funeral services will be on Saturday afternoon at 1:00 PM at Acacia Park Cemetery Chapel.

Directions, On-Line Register Book and Obituary can be found at www.brunnerfuneralhome.com.

Family/Spouse: KELEHER, Linda S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. WANKASKY, Jessica L
2. WANKASKY, Jacob R
3. WANKASKY, Jordan L
4. WANKASKY, Joshua Adam

Marlin married MILLER, Joyce Elaine on 29 May 1947 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Joyce (daughter of MILLER, Archie T and FULLINGTON, Ina) was born about 1927 in New York; died on 17 Apr 2013 in Rochelle, Ogle County, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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April 18, 2013
Joyce Wankasky

The Tonawanda News

THE TONAWANDAS —
Joyce (nee Miller) Wankasky, age 86, of Rochelle, Illinois, formerly of the Tonawandas, died on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Born in Buffalo, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Ina (nee Fullington) Miller and had been a resident of the Tonawandas for the greater part of her life. Mrs. Wankasky was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and had cared for many foster children. She was the wife of the late Marlin P. Wankasky, who died in 1998; and mother of the late Tracey W. Wankasky.
She is survived by her daughter, Karen (James) Stewart; two sons, David (Leeann) Wankasky and Jonathan Wankasky; four foster children, Leona, Jeffrey, Linda and Louise; three sisters, Melva Budnik, Nina Miller and Betty Miller; and three brothers, Rolland Miller, Michael Miller and Ronald Miller. Also surviving are 22 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 6-8 PM on Sunday at the Hamp Funeral Home, Inc., 37 Adam Street at Seymour, Tonawanda, where funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Monday. Friends invited. Interment at Acacia Park Cemetery. If desired, memorials to the Alzheimer's Association are preferred.
Complete obituary, condolences, and directions at www.hampfuneral.com.

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News

Mr. and Mrs. Archie T. Miller
of 45 Wall street, Tonawanda. announce
the engagement of their
daughter, Joyce E.. to Marlin P.
Wankasky, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Paul Wankasky of 22 Carney
street, Tonawanda. The wedding
will take place July 5.

ALSO

North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 6/2/1947

A pretty wedding was solemnized
in Salem Evangelical and Re
formed Church on May 29 when
Miss Joyce Eileen Miller, daugh
fer of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Miller
and Marlin Paul Wankasky, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wankasky
of Carney street were united in
marriage. The Rev. Walter F.
Hetzel officiated at the double
ring ceremony. Miss Leona Golde
sang "O Promise Me" and "Because".
Vases of white flowers on the
altar, white beauty baskets, palms
and candelabra were chancel decorations
for the wedding.
The bride, given in marriage by
her father, was attired in a blue
suit with white accessories and
wore a white orchid corsage. Mrs.
Frederick Hamm, attended as
matron of honor. She wore an
aqua suit with grey accessories
and a gardenia and yellow rose
cot sage.
Bernard Wankasky attended his
brother as best man and the ushers
were Roland Miller and Frederick
Hamm.
The mother of the bride and
bridegroom wore print crepe
dresses and corsages of red roses
and gardenias.
Following the ceremony a reception
was given in the home of
the bride.
Mr. and Mrs. Wankasky left for
a wedding trip to New York and
upon their return will be at home
in 22 Carney street.

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 5/3/1969

TONAWANDA Paul E.
Wankasky, 74 of 22 Carney St.,
died Friday (May 2, 1969) at
DeGraff Memorial Hospital after
a brief illness.
A life long resident of the
Tonawandas, Mr. Wankasky
was a member of St. Francis
of Assisi Church.
He was employed for 18 years
by the former Buffalo Bolt Co.
retiring 10 years "ago. His wife,
the former Mary Probst died
in 1955.
Mr. Wankasky is survived by
two sons, Marlyn and Bernard
Wankasky of the Tonawandas;
two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence
Penzein of Imlay City, Michigan
and Mrs. Harold Cross of Port
Colborne, Ont.; two brothers,
Edwin Wankasky of. Buffalo,
and William Wankasky of Osteen,
Fla.; two sister's, Mrs.
Amelia Barnes and Mrs. Herbert
Ensminger, both of the
Tonawandas.
- Prayers will be said at 9 a.m.
Monday at the Hamp Funeral
Home followed by requiem
Mass at 9:30 in St. Francis
Assisi Church. Burial will be
in Mount Olivet Cemetery

Paul married PROBST, Mary Elizabeth on 1 Feb 1915 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. Mary (daughter of PROBST, Thomas and Olga) was born about 1895 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY; died on 6 Jan 1955 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 1/7/1955

WANKASKY - Mary Wankasky,
aged 60, of 22 Carney St., Tona-
wanda, died suddenly Thursday
(Jan. 6, 1955) after a heart attack.
Born inTonawanda, she was a
lifelong resident of the city and
was a member of St. Francis
Church. She is survived by her
husband, Paul; two daughters,
Mrs. Lawrence Penzein of Imlay
City, Mich. and Mrs. Harold Cross
of Port Colborne, Ont.; two sons,
Marlin Wankasky of North Tona-
wanda and Bernard Wankasky of
Tonawanda; 12 grandchildren, a
sister, Mrs. Lloyd Brassau of Buf-
falo and two brothers, Bernard
Probst of North Tonawanda and
William Probst of Bay City, Mich.
Friends may call at the Hamp
Funeral Home, 36 Adam St., where
services will be held at 8:30 a.m.
and at 9 a.m. in St. Francis
Church, the Rev. Willbur Yeager
officiating. Burial in Mt. Oliver
Cemetery.

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/6/1950

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wankasky
announce the marriage of their
daughter, Betty Doris, to Mr.
Harold Cross of Port Colborne,
Ont. on Nov. I. Mr. and Mrs.
Cross are spending their honeymoon
in New York.

Archie + FULLINGTON, Ina. Ina (daughter of FULLINGTON, George) was born about 1902 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gustav married WERTH, Auguste H about 1888. Auguste (daughter of WERTH, August and NEDELL, Henriette) was born in Mar 1869 in Pomerania, Germany; died on 4 Mar 1937 in Sanford, Seminole County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 3/6/1937

The body of Mrs. Augusta Karkau,
70 years old, a former resident of
North Tonawanda. will arrive here this
evening from Sanford, Fla., where she
d i e d Thursday at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. William J. Doyle, where
she had been living the past year.
Rites will be held Tuesday afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock from the home of an-
other daughter, Mrs. Amelia Baker,
2 2 5 Miller street. Burial will be in
St. Matthew's cemetery. Mrs. Karkau
was bom in Germany. For 40 years
she resided in North Tonawanda. Besides
the two daughters named she
leaves a third daughter, Mrs. Herbert
Ensminger, Tonawanda; three sons,
Paul, William and Edwin Wankasky,
all of North Tonawanda, and 12
grandchildren survive.

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/18/1928

Thomas Probst, 72 years old,
died Monday afternoon at his
home, 22 Carney street. Born in
Germany, he had resided in Tona-
wanda for the past 50 years. He
is survived by his wife, Olga; two
sons, William, Bay City, and Ber-
nard, North Tonawanda, and two
daughters, Mrs. Paul Wankasky,
tonawanda, and Mrs. Lloyd Bras-
saw, Buffalo. The funeral will
be held tomorrow morning at 8:30
o'clock and half an hour later
from the St. Francis church. The
Very Rev. John A. Weismantel
will conduct the services and in-
terment will be at the St. Francis
cemetery.

Thomas + Olga. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]