Randall married KUPKA, Karen M [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. BOLAM, Kristin Renee

Notes:

Dale David Bolam, 85, a longtime resident of the Town of Niagara, went to live with the Lord on November 27, 2015. He was in the Niagara Hospice in Lockport, NY, surrounded by his loving family.

Dale was born in Universal, PA on April 16, 1930 to the late Glenn C. and late Florence Z. (Miller) Bolam. He moved to Niagara Falls in 1949 and went to work for the Booth and Strong Lumber Co. He later went to work for Downing Container in Buffalo, NY, which later became Waste Management, from where he retired in 1992. On March 10, 1951, he married Beverly J. Wahl in the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church at Michigan Avenue and 10th Street. In May of 1951 he entered the United States Army and spent some time in Austria and Germany. Upon his honorable discharge in 1953 the Bolams took up residence in the Town of Niagara where Dale lived the rest of his life. After Dale and Beverly retired they started traveling around the country which gave them many wonderful memories and a lot of new friends. Dale was also an avid golfer and back in the sixties he was a mechanic in the Bill Rafter Race Team. Later he was a mechanic in the Hal Lawrence Race Team. When he could no longer do those things, he sat back and enjoyed his great- granddaughter Alexis race her go-kart at Ransomville every week. He will also be missed by his “hot dog buddy”, Dan Tomasulo. They enjoyed going to Ted’s Hot Dogs every week for many years. One of his biggest thrills was listening to country music and watching the Stone Country Band and The Twang Gang. Dale loved old time country music and had the pleasure of meeting some of its biggest stars through the years in Branson, MO and Nashville, TN.

Besides his wife Beverly, he is survived by two sons, Ronald D. (Barbara) Bolam of N.C. and Randall D. (Karen) Bolam of the Town of Lewiston. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, Dale R. (Tina) Bolam, Daniel (Corinne) Bolam, and Shannon Bolam, all of Niagara Falls, NY, Kristin (Jeffrey) Carroll of VA. and Jennifer Bolam of VA. He had 2 step grandchildren, Jamie (Nicholas) Hebert and Christopher Franczak both of Buffalo. Also missing him are 7 great- grandchildren, Aubrey Bolam, the United States Navy and Hunter Bolam, of North Tonawanda, NY , Alexis and Amber Bolam and Kendra York all of Niagara Falls, Michael and Peter Joseph Carroll both of VA. There are also 3 step great-grandchildren, Samantha, Anora and Liam Hebert of Buffalo, NY. Dale was also survived by his nephew David (Shirley) Bolam of PA. Besides his parents, Dale was predeceased by his brother Glenn L. (the late Frances) Bolam of PA.

Visitation will be on Monday, November 30th from 4-7 p.m. in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007) where a funeral service, concluding with military honors, will follow visitation at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Jonathan Haseley officiating. A private interment will be held in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094 or to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, Elm & Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY 14263. Please visit www.ottoredanz.com to leave a personal message for the family

Dale married WAHL, Beverly Jean on 10 Mar 1951 in Zion Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Beverly (daughter of WAHL, George E and ERCK, Ada Luella) was born on 27 Jan 1930 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 31 Mar 2018 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

It is truly an honor to be serving the Bolam family during their time of loss. May her memory be eternal.
 
Beverly Jean Bolam, 88, a longtime resident of the Town of Niagara went to live with the Lord on March 31, 2018 surrounded by loving family.
 
Beverly was born in Niagara Falls, NY on January 27, 1930 to the late George Edward Wahl and the late Ada Luella Erck Wahl.  Beverly had been employed at Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital as an admitting clerk before retiring in 1992. On March 10, 1951, she married Dale David Bolam in the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church at Michigan Avenue and 10th Street.  The Bolams took up residence in the Town of Niagara where Beverly lived until her passing.  After Beverly and Dale retired, they traveled the country making many wonderful memories visiting cherished friends and making a lot of new friends.   One of Beverly’s biggest pleasures in life was listening to country music.  
 
Beverly is survived by two sons, Ronald D. (Barbara) Bolam of North Carolina and Randall D. (Karen) Bolam of the Town of Lewiston.  Also survived by 5 grandchildren, Dale (Tina) Bolam, and Shannon Bolam all of Niagara Falls and Daniel (Corinne) Bolam of North Tonawanda, Kristin Bolam and Jennifer Bolam of Virginia.  Beverly had 2 step grandchildren, Jamie Hebert of Cheektowaga and Christopher Franczak of North Carolina.  Mourning her loss are 7 beautiful great- grandchildren, Aubrey  and Hunter Bolam, of North Tonawanda , Alexis and Amber Bolam and Kendra York all of Niagara Falls, Michael and Peter Joseph Carroll both of VA.  Beverly also had 3 step great-grandchildren, Samantha, Anora and Liam Hebert of Cheektowaga, NY. Beverly is also survived by her nephew David (Shirley) Bolam of Pennsylvania.   
 
Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 4th from 4-7 p.m. in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007) where a funeral service will follow visitation at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Jonathan Haseley officiating.  A private interment will be held in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.  In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094. 

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 3/10/1951

Miss Beverly Jean Wahl, whose
marriage to Mr. Dale D. Bolam will
take place this evening, has been the
honor guest at many parties prior
to her wedding day. Eight of her
co-workers at Power City Trust com-
pany entertained at dinner at the
Boot and Saddle club; Mrs. John
Wahl and the mother of the bride
entertained at a variety shower at the
homw of the former in Buffalo. Miss
Frances Voelker gave a variety
shower for Miss Wahl. Several
parties will be given after the bride
returns from her trip. Among
those entertaining later will be Miss
Beverly Creekmore and Mrs. John
Welsh at the home of Miss Creek-
more.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 3/12/1951

The marriage of Miss. Beverly Jean
Wahl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
George E. Wahl. LaSalle avenue, to
Mr. Dale D. Bolam, Lockport road,
son of Mrs. Florence Beatty, Lockport
road, was solemnized Saturday
at 5 p.m. at Zion Evangelical Lutheran
church. Michigan avenue and
Tenth street, with the Rev. Arthur
H. Schmovcr, D.D., officiating at
the impressive double ring ceremony.
The bride, given in marriage by
her father, wore a smart spring white
suit with matching accessories. Her
bridal corsage was of orchids.
Mrs. John Wahl. matron of honor
and only bridal attendant, wore a
suit of hunter's green with delicate
gray accessories. Her corsage was of
yellow daffodils.
Glenn Bolam, USN. was best man
for his brother.
t h e mother of the bride chose a
dress of aqua print with black accessories
and the mother of the bridegroom
wore a blue dress with beige
accessories. Each mother wore a corsage
of pink carnations and sweet
peas.
After the ceremony there was a reception
at Mitchell's hall, 335 Third
street, attended by more than 250
guests.
The bride chose for travel an aqua
suit with black accessories and orchid
corsage.
After a trip to Pittsburgh, Pa., and
Wheeling. W. Va., the couple will
reside at 2757 LaSalle avenue.

Dallas + Florence. Florence was born on 15 Oct 1907 in PA; died in Nov 1974 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 3/30/1967

George E. Wahl, 75, of 2757
LaSalle Ave., a retired printer
for the Niagara Falls Gazette,
died Wednesday (March 29,
1967) in Memorial Hospital after
a brief illness.
A native of Niagara Falls,
Mr. Wahl retired from the Gazette
Jan. 31,1959 after 51 years
of service. He was the oldest
non-executive employe of the
paper in years of service at the
time of his retirement.
Also at the time of his retirement
he held a 40-year membership
in Local 233 International
Typographical Union, one of the
longest memberships in the local.
He began working at the
Gazette as a printer's "devil"
in 1906 and in 1914 was transferred
to the news department
composing room.
He was a member of the
Gazette's 25-Year Club.
Mr. Wahl served with the
Army during World War I and
was a member of John J. Welch
Post 389, American Legion.
He is survived. by his wife,
Ada Erck Wahl; one daughter,
Mrs. Dale (Beverly) Bolam,
Town of Niagara, two grandchildren
and several nieces and
nephews.
Services will be held Saturday
at 2 p.m. at the Redanz Funeral'Home.
Rev. Paul R. Swank,
pastor of Zion Lutheran Church,
will officiate. Burial will .be in
Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 5
and 7 to 9 p.m.
The American Legion Post
389 will conduct a memorial
service Friday at 7:30 p.m.

George married ERCK, Ada Luella on 12 Jan 1924 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. Ada (daughter of ERCK, Herman) was born on 26 Apr 1896; died in Oct 1985 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY - Far Left. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 1/15/1924

Newfane, Jan. 15.-A quiet but
pretty double marriage was performed
by the Rev. George T. Webb, at
his home "Dunroyen," last Saturday
afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, when Miss
Ada Luella Erck, daughter of Mr,
Herman Erck, was united in marriage
to George E. Wahl of Niagara Falls;
and Miss Elizabeth Aiken, daughter of
Mrs. Edward Power, became the bride
of Mr. George Lampe of East Wilson

Thomas married Letitia about 1880. Letitia was born in Mar 1860 in OH; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John + HAHN, Maria. Maria was born in Mar 1855 in Oberhessen, Germany; died on 4 Oct 1930 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY - Section 10. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 10/4/1930

Mrs. Mary Wahl. 15 years old. widow
of John Wahl, died at her home, 404
Ninety-first street, this morning. She
had been ill only a week. The funeral
will be held from the family home
Tuesday afternoon at 2 oclock. Following
services at the Zion Lutheran
church at 2:30 o'clock, burial will be
In Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs. Wahl was born at Hartersbause
by Schllitz. Oberhessen, Germany.
She came to Niagara Falls 39 years ago
and had lived here ever since. She was
an active member of the Zion Lutheran
church for many years and formerly
took a leading part in church activities.
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She. is survived by five sons, Adam,
George and Fred Wahl, all of this city;
John Wahl. of Buffalo, and Val Wahl,
of Sylvan Beach, N. Y, and two daughters,
Mrs. L. Motley, of this city, and
Mrs. W. H. Bean, of Anaheim, California.
One brother, Adam Hahn, of
Vernon, B. C ; 26 grandchildren and
seven great grandchildren also survive.