Gary + BECKER, Diane Jean. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette

BUFFALO — Wilfred W. "Bill" Becker, of Sanborn, NY, was called to his heavenly home, on Saturday, March 12, 2011, at Buffalo General Hospital. He born in North Tonawanda, NY, on July 28, 1933, the son of the late John W. and Lillian (Werth) Becker.

Bill graduated from North Tonawanda High School. He served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was employed with Kimmins Construction Company and later became a mechanic with Maerten's Motor Service in North Tonawanda, for over 30 years, before retiring in 1998.

Bill was a former member of Friendens United Church of Christ. He will be remembered as always willing to help his neighbors whenever the need arrived.

Bill is survived by his wife of 53 years, Clarice (Ferchen) Becker; three daughters, Barbara (Gregg) Gross of Sylva, NC, Diane (Gary) Marshall of Sanborn and Cathy (Kevin) Freiert of Salem, CT; five grandchildren, Derek (Julia) Robinson, Heather (Mike) McCullen, Jamie Freiert, Amber and Taylor Marshall; two great-grandchildren, Ethan and Matthew Robinson; one sister, Arline Parkhill; a sister- in-law, Marie Becker. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late John W. "Jack", Robert, Jean and Myra Becker.

The family will be present at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, Sanborn, NY, on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM, where funeral services with Military Honors will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM, with the Rev. Brad Delp officiating. Memorials may be made in his name to the Community Bible Church Building Fund.

Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register.

Wilfred + FERCHEN, Clarice Emma. Clarice (daughter of FERCHEN, Edwin Albert Herbert and WALCK, Lydia Helene) was born on 5 Aug 1932 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 8 Jan 2022 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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OBITUARY

Clarice E. Becker of Sanborn, NY passed away on  Saturday, January 8, 2022, at her home under the loving care of her family and the wonderful nurses of Niagara Hospice.  She was born in Niagara Falls, NY on August 5, 1932, daughter of the late Edwin and Lydia [Walck]  Ferchen.

Clarice graduated from Niagara Falls High School. She was employed with the Niagara County Office for the Aging for many years before retiring.

Always known for taking the scenic route, Clarice enjoyed the journey as much as the destination.  If she wasn’t in her backyard gardening, Clarice was most likely visiting with the family she loved so much whether near or far.

Clarice was the wife of the late Wilfred W. "Bill"  Becker, who passed away in March of 2011. She is survived by  three daughters Barbara (Gregg) Gross, Diane (Gary) Marshall and Cathy (Kevin) Freiert, five grandchildren Derek (Viviana) Robinson, Heather (Mike) McCullen, Jamie (Luis) Roger, Amber and Taylor Marshall, five great grandchildren Ethan, Matthew and Jacob Robinson,Harper and Lennon Roger, two sisters Joyce (late Eugene) Coddington and Dorothy (late Robert) Jenneve,  also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Service on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, 6637 Luther Street, Niagara Falls, NY.
Memorials may be made in her name to Holy Ghost Lutheran Church or Niagara Hospice.
Interment in Holy Ghost Cemetery.
Arrangements were made through the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, Sanborn, NY.
Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com, for guest register.

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Niagara Gazette - 1956

Mrs. Lydia Ferchen, Bergholtz,
has announced the engagement
of her daughter, Clarice to Wilfred
Becker, son of John Becker,
North Tonawanda. The wedding
will take place in the spring.

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NF Gazette, Oct 12, 1960
Retired Plant Worker Dies
NORTH TONAWANDA - John C. Becker, Sr., 62, of 395 Fredericka St., died Tuesday (Oct. 11, 1960) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a year's illness. He retired a year ago after 35 years at the International Filter Co. plant. Born in Pendleton, Mr. Becker lived inthis city for the last 40 years. He was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ. Surviving are three daughters, Miss Myra Becker, Mrs. Hugh Parkhill, both of this city, and Mrs. Robert Rollain, Buffalo; three sons, John C. Becker, Jr. and Robert Becker, both of this city, and Wilfred Becker, Wheatfield; four sisters, Mrs. Charles Gilbert, Mrs. Alice Markovitz and Miss Viola Becker, all of this city, and Mrs. Mary Holler, Tonawanda; two brothers, Roy Becker, Town of Tonawanda, and Lester Becker, Niagara Falls. The Rev. Carl E. Berges will conduct the funeral at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Brunner Funeral Home. Burial will be in Friedens Cemetery.

John married WERTH, Lillian L in 1919 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Lillian (daughter of WERTH, Johannes Christ F and STANGE, Fredericke Louise Marie) was born in Mar 1895 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 10 Sep 1945 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The News of the Tonawandas
Sep 11, 1945
MRS. LILLIAN BECKER
Mrs. Lillian Becker, 50, of 395 Fredericka street, died Sunday morning in the Meyer-Memorial hospital, Buffalo. Born in North Tonawanda, she resided in the Tonawandas and St. Johnsburg all her life. She was a member of the Friedens Evangelical and Reformed church. Surviving are her husband, John C ; three daughters, Mrs. Hugh Parkhill and the Misses Myra and Jean Becker of North Tonawanda; three sons, Pfc. John W. Becker, home from Europe on a furlough, Robert and Wilfred Becker of North Tonawanda; a grandchild; her father, John C. Werth of St. Johnsburg, four sisters, Mrs. Albert Strassburg, Mrs. James Redding and Mrs. William Wiegand of St. Johnsburg and Mrs. William Oswald of North Tonawanda and two brothers, Louis Werth of St. Johnsburg and Raymond Werth of the town of Wheatfield. Rites will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock from the residence. The Rev. Theodore Mayer will officiate. Burial will bein Frieden's cemetery.

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31 October 1955 Tonawanda News
FERCHEN – Edwin E. Ferchen, 47, Sunday afternoon (Oct. 30, 1955) at his home, Sy Rd., Town of Wheatfield, after a long illness. Mr. Ferchen was a lifelong resident of the Town of Wheatfield. He is survived by his wife, Lydia, nee Walck; his mother, Mrs. Edalia Rubbert, and three daughters, the Misses Clarice, Dorothy and Joyce Ferchen. Funeral services will be at 2 P.M. Wednesday at the Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver St. and Ward Rd., North Tonawanda, and at 2:30 P.M. Wednesday in the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Victor W. Dahlke officiating. Burial will be in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery.

Edwin married WALCK, Lydia Helene on 20 Jun 1931 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Lydia (daughter of WALCK, Hugo August Emil and KROENING, Emma Mathilda Albertine) was born on 10 Jul 1911 in Niagara County, NY; died on 17 Jul 1960 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 7/18/1960

FERCHEN-Lvdia (nee Walck) Ferchen
of the Sy Rd . Town of Wheatfield,
died July 17, 1960 after a long illness
Mother of Mrs. Wilfred Becker of
North Tonawanda. Mrs. Robert Jenneve
and Mrs. Eugene Coddington. both
of the Town of Wheatfield; grand
mother of 3 grandchildren; daughter
of Mrs. Hugo Walck of the Town
of Wheatfield; sister ol Mrs. Arnold
Stoelting and Mrs. Hilda Japow and
Hugo Walck Jr.. all of. the Town of
Wheatfield and Harold Walck of the
Town of Amhersf. Friends may call
at.the Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241
Oliver st. at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda
where services will be held
Wednesday at 2 p.m. and in Holy
Ghost Lutheran Church at 2:30 p.m.
the Rev. Clarence W. Rabe will
officiate. Interment Holy Ghost Lutheran
Cemetery. Mrs. Ferchen was
a member of the Holy Ghost Lutheran
Church.