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| 21751 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/19/1977 BRAEGAS - Carl F. Braegas, 76, of North Tonawanda, Sunday (Sept. 18th, 1977) at DeGraff Memorial 'Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Braegas was a member and former Elder of St.. Matthew Lutheran Church. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Copeland) Braegas; father of Mrs. John (Doris) Brody and Mrs. Paul (Mary) Hoover, both of North Tonawanda and the late Janet Duquette; grand- father of eight grand- children and two greatt- grandchildren; brother of Mrs. Martha Koepsell of Tonawanda, Mrs. Hattie Neuman and Mrs. Robert (Lucile) Corrigan, both of North Tonawanda; uncle of several nieces and nephews. Friends received at the Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson St., North Tonawanda, Monday and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held from St.. Matthew Lutheran Church,, 875 Eggert Dr.,, North Tonawanda, Wednesday (Sept 21st) at 10 .m., the Rev.. A. W. Moldenhauer will officiate. Interment St. Matthew Cemetery. At the request of the family, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Matthew Lutheran School and Gym Fund. | BRAEGAS, Carl F (I61879)
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| 21752 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/19/1984 A Niagara County grand jury today returned an indictment charging a Niagara Falls man with vehicular manslaughter as a result of a double fatal auto accident on the north Grand Island bridge June 2. Charged with two counts of vehicular manslaughter, third-degree assault, driving while intoxicated and changing lanes unsafely to Mark J Fiorentini, 22, of 2402 Woodland Ave. He was arraigned this morning before County Judge Aldn DIFlorio, who released the suspect in his own recognizance pending a trial date. The accident claimed the lives of Joseph P. Bruno, 34, and Teresa Sirianna, 14, both of Niagara Palls, who were passengers in a vehicle operated by Fiorentini. Rosalind Marrero, another passenger, suffered injuries. The vehicle was struck in the rear by a tractor trailer operated by Stephen E. Stephenson, 37, of Caledon, Ont., who was not charged. | BRUNO, Joseph Patrick (I162672)
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| 21753 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/1915 Lela Inez Blackburn, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J a m e s G. Blackburn of 39 Fremont street, died last evening The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Reverend David R. Jones, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will officiate. | BLACKBURN, Lela Inez (I148668)
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| 21754 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/1915 Mrs. Louise Edin of 295 Adam street announces the engagement of her daughter, Mable, to Mr. Otto Andres of Tonawanda. The wedding will take place this month. ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/1915 The wedding of Miss Mable Edin, daughter of Mrs. Louise Edin of 295 Adam street, to Mr, Otto Andres of Tonawanda, was solemnized yesterday afternoon- at 4 o'clock, at the home of the bride's mother. Reverend Andrew Hils. pastor of Salem Church, in Morgan street performed the ceremony. The house was prettily decorated with asters, palms and ferns. The bride was gowned in white, embroidered net over silk and carried Bride roses. Miss Lucy Edin, who was maid of -honor wore white embroidered voile and carried pink roses. Mr. William Gretzler was the best man. Following the ceremony, the wedding supper was serv- ed, covers being laid for twelve at the bride's table, which was centered with white asters and roses. Mr. and Mrs. Andres will be at home in 291 Adam street after September l5th. | Family: ANDRES, Otto / EDIN, Mable H (F40727)
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| 21755 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/1940 BORICKI BROSS - Mr. and Mrs. John Bross, 583 Oliver street, announce the engagement of their daughter Martha, to Mr. John Boricki of Buffalo. The wedding will take place in the near future. The announcement came at a dinner party held Sunday evening at the Bross home when both families were present. | Family: BORYCKI, John Emil / BROSS, Martha (F64473)
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| 21756 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/1972 Mr. and Mrs. Robert McElroy of 59 DeKalb St., Tonawanda, will be guests of honor at a family dinner tonight celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Mr. McElroy and his wife, the former Eva King, were married Sept. 21, 1912, by Dr. William Werheim in St. Luke's Church, Buffalo. Mr. McElroy is retired from his own trucking business. Attending the dinner will be their three daughters, Mrs. Wallace (Bernice) Blakelock of Buffalo, Mrs. Barton (Dorothy) Blakelock of Grand Island, and Mrs. Stan (Ellen) Slominski of Tonawanda, their 10 grandchildren and their 14 great-grandchildren. | Family: MCELROY, Robert / KING, Eva (F54001)
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| 21757 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/2/1921 Mr. and Mrs. John Laubacker of the Shawnee road entertained some 40 guests Tuesday evening at a variety shower in honor of Miss Marie E. Bistoff. whose marriage to Mr. A. G Skeets takes place on Septem ber 8. Besides the shower of handsome gifts, music and dancing were enjoyed, after which a supper was served. Last night Miss Alice Steblin entertained for Miss Bistoff. | Family: SKEETS, Alphonzo G / BISTOFF, Marie E (F53067)
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| 21758 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/2/1927 Announcement is made of the mar- riage of Miss Ruth. Bennett of North Tonawanda to Eben W. Chaffee of Cleveland, Ohio, which took place Tuesday evening, August 30, at seven o'clock at the parsonage of the Payne avenue Church of Christ, Rev. Wilmer Mansell officiating. The at- tendants wee Miss Laura Truesdell and William TruesdelL Mr. and Mrs Chaffee will reside in 173 Pine street. | Family: CHAFFEE, Eben W / BENNETT, Ruth (F32844)
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| 21759 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/2/1944 Mrs. Grace Rachel Brock, nee Long, 50, of 884 Walck road, died last night in the DeGraff Memorial hospital. She was born in the town of Amherst and had resided in North Tonawanda the past 20 years. She was a member of the North Tonawanda Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband, Walter; two daughters, Mrs. Henry Kuhn of Cowlesville, N. Y., and Mrs. Chester Barraclough of North Tonawanda; two sons, T/5 Richard Brock, with the Sixth Armored Engineers in France, and Ray of North Tonawanda; two grandchildren, four sisters, Mrs. Fred Hines of Pittsford, N. Y., Mrs. Carl Fraser of Rochester, Mrs. Garnet Fraser and Mrs. Charles Hardy of Tonawanda. and three brothers, Daniel Long of the U. S. Army, North Africa, Fred and William Long of North Tonawanda. Rites will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Hamp Funeral Home, 37 Adam street. Burial will be in Elmlawn. The Rev. G. L. Burghard will officiate. | LONG, Grace Rachel (I174032)
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| 21760 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/2/1947 Mrs. Agnes E. Batt, nee Hahn, of 510 Broad street, died Saturday at her home. Her death was sud- den. A lifelong resident of Tona- wanda, she was a member of the Salem Evangelical and Reformed church and the Twin City coun- sil, Daughters of America. She is survived by her husband, Ed- win G. Batt. Rites will be held this afternoon at 3:30 from the Hamp Funeral Home, 37 Adam street. The Rev. Walter F. Hetzel will officiate. Burial will be in Elmlawn. | HAHN, Agnes E (I127222)
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| 21761 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/2/1949 Charles W. Ackerman, 79, of 175 Keil St. died yesterday afternoon in DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a long illness. A native of the Town of Amherst, he had lived in North Tonawanda most of his life. As a partner of Louis T. Fick, a former North Tonawanda mayor, he operated a flour mill at Oliver and Mechanic Sts. for 50 years. He retired a few years ago. Mr. Ackerman was a charter member of the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church at Payne Ave. and Robinson St. He was a member of Electric City Lodge, IOOF. Had he lived until Oct. 24, he and his surviving wife, Emma, would have celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Besides his wife, he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Siegfried Gromm, Miss Mildred Ackerman, Mrs. Clarence L. Braun and Mrs. August Wyrobeck, all of North Tonawanda; three sons, Arthur C. and I. Warren Ackerman of the Tonawandas and Edgar H. Acker- man of Kenmore; nine grand- children, five great grandchildren, Jane Casey two brothers, Alvin Ackerman of Tonawanda and Eugene of Hall's Falls, Ont., and a sister, Mrs. John B. Frechette of Detroit. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2:30 in the Wattengel Funeral Home, 307 Oliver St. The Rev. Hermann B. Miller and Rev, Clarence L. Eraun will of- ficiate and interment will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. | ACKERMAN, Charles W (I111963)
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| 21762 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/2/1949 Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L. Vigrass of 16 Park Ave. will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary, tomorrow evening, with a garden party at their home. They were married in North Tonawanda Sept. 6 1899 by the Rev. Walter Lord and have lived in the Tonawandas most of their lives. The Rev. Lord will attend the celebration. Mr. Vigrass, who retired from business three years ago, waa born in England and came to Canada at the age of one. Later he moved to North Tonawanda. Mrs. Vigrass, 70, the former Emma Romanowsky, was born in Tonawanda. Mr. and Mrs. Vigrass are the parents of four sons, Ernest Arthur, Wilbert, Robert and five daughters, Mrs. George Bacon, Mrs. Harold Voisinet, Mrs. Arthur Ekins, Mrs. Samuel and Mrs. Wallace Jaenecke. They have 16 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. | Family: VIGRASS, Ernest L / ROMANOWSKY, Emma M (F38624)
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| 21763 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/2/1950 Diane Wynn Wolf. 5, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Wolf, died suddenly in Covina, Calif., yesterday, according to word received here today. Mr. and Mrs. Wolf are former Ton- awanda residents. Mr. Wolf's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Wolf, live in S. Ellicott Creek Rd. | WOLF, Diane Wynn (I98057)
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| 21764 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/2/1959 BRUNNER-George P. (Dutch) Brunner, 83, of 243 Main St., Ton- awanda,, unexpectedly Tuesday (Sept. 29, 1959) in his residence. Beloved husband of Rose (nee Mil- ler) Brunner; brother of Mrs. Emma Leaderstorf of San Diego, Calif., Mrs. Cecelia Curtis of Lima, N.Y.,, Charles Brunner of Long Island and William Brunner Sr. of North Tonawanda; uncle of several nieces and nephews. Friends received at Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson St.. North Tonawanda. where services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Walter Hetzel will officiate. Interment in Elmlawn Cemetery. | BRUNNER, George P (I178663)
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| 21765 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/2/1967 KELLER - Fred Keller, 79, of 7171 Nash Road, North Tonawanda, died Saturday (Sept, 2, 1967) at Buffalo General Hospital after a long illness. Born in Austria-Hungary, Mr. Keller had resided in the Tonawandas for the past 62 years and was employed at Richardson ' Boat Co. for 25 years before retiring 11 years ago. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church and the Holy Name Society of the church. Surviving are his wife Katharine (nee Baumgartner) a daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Anna) Supparits; six grandchildren: 10 great . grandchildren; a brother, Michael Keller, and three sisters, Mrs. John Fiala, Mrs. Harold Hamm and Mrs. Paul Mayer, all of the Tonawandas. Mr. Keller also was the father of the late Andrew Keller, Friends may call after 10 a.m. Sunday at the Hamp Funeral Home Inc., Adam - Seymour S t r e e t s , Tonawanda, where prayers will be said at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdsy, followed by s Requiem Mass at 10 s.m. in St, Francis of Assisi Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Ralph M. Miner will officiate. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. | KELLER, Frederick R (I105104)
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| 21766 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/2/1982 "SCHROEDER - Elsa A. Schroeder, 80, of the Town of Wheatfield, Tuesday, August 31, 1982 in Mt. St. Mary Hospital after a lengthily Illness. She was a member of the Holy Ghost | Lutheran Church and the L u t h e r a n ' s Women's] Missionary League. She is survived by nerj husband Henry Schroeder; a son Noel Schroeder of | Rogers City, Michigan; eight grandchildren; and one great grandchild; a sister Mrs. Howard (Flora) Allan of Michigan; three brothers, Edmund, Wilbert' and Mildred Schoenherr both of Niagara Falls and Elmer (Marie) Schoenherr of Lewlston; mother of the late Carl Schroeder Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Road, Thursday 7-9, Friday 2-4 and 7-9. Services will be held at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Saturday at 11 a.m. the Rev. Daniel Otto will officiate. Interment in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery. If so I desired memorials may be made to the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. | SCHOENHERR, Elsa A (I75256)
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| 21767 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/2/2967 Mr. and Mrs. Howard J. Arenz of 292 Delaware St., Tonawanda, will be honored on their golden wedding anniversary tomorrow. Hosts of a special dinner party at the Downtowner Motor Inn will be sons, Walter and David, and their wives. Mr. Arenz and the former Carrie B. Lindemann were married Sept. 3,1917, in First Presbyterian Church, Syracuse, N.Y., by the Rev. David R. Jones. Their honor attendants were Mrs. Oscar R. Clayton, who will arrive from Syracuse to attend the party, and the late Dr. Clayton. Mr. and Mrs. Arenz have been lifelong residents of the Tonawandas except for two short periods when they lived in Newark, N.J. and Harbor Springs, Mich. Mr. Arenz was a shipbuilder during World War I, interior decorator in Harbor Springs, employe of Roy Arenz Motors in North Tonawanda, and upon retirement in 1959, had worked many years in the service sales department of Twin City Auto Co., Buffalo. Mrs. Arenz is an accomplished organist and was organist-choir director of the Broad Street Baptist Church many years. They take great pride in their home, which is over 100 years old and have done all the remodeling work inside. Great enthusiasts of water, they do much boating on the Niagara River and Erie Canal in a cruiser. Mr. Arenz has made dozens of beautiful needlepoint articles, "while watching television in the winter," including five organ bench covers. Mrs. Arenz knits for her family. Each year, they travel to Connecticut to visit David and his family in Milford. They also have taken tripe to Florida, California and Oregon. Walter resides in Kenmore. They also have two grandchildren, David Arenz and Kathleen Ciesielski, and one great-granddaughter, Lynn Marie Ciesielski. | Family: ARENZ, Howard J / LINDEMANN, Carrie M (F41211)
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| 21768 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/20/1951 Vases of white gladioli decorated the altar of St. Francis Church Saturday Aug. 11 for the wedding of Miss Florence Schultz, daughter of Mrs. Matilda Reser of Tonawanda and Anthony Zipp, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Zipp. The ceremony was performed by The Right Rev. Msgr. John A. Weismantel. The bride was given in marriage by her uncle Mr. Herman Lintner. During the ceremony Miss Bacon sang "Mother At Thy Feet is Kneeling," "Pontis Angilico," land Schubert's "Ave Maria." The bride wore a gown of ny- Ion tulle and Chantilly lace. The fitted bodice was fashioned with a sweetheart neckline, long sleeves pointing over the wrists, a short ruffled peplum and bouf- fant skirt over which lace flowers were scattered. Her fin- ger tip veil of illusion was held in place by a matching lace bonnet. She carried a colonial bouquet of white roses, baby mums and lily of the valley. The maid-of-honor, Miss Helen Dzuglo wore a gown of white eyelet organdy over pastel green. It was fashioned with.a sweetheart neddine and short peplum both outlined with organdy flowers. Her headpiece was a bonnet effect, and she caried a colonial bouquet of summer flowers. The bridesmaids were Mrs. Frederick Lindaman and Mrs. William Schreck. Their gowns and bouquets were similar to the maid-of-honor, one over aqua and the othe'r over yellow. Mr. Paul Zipp, brother of the groom, was best man. Messrs. Frank Wenske and George Zitzka, cousins of the groom, were ushers. The mother of the bride wore a dress of pale pink shadow lace and a corsage of roses. The groom's mother chose a light blue print crepe dress and wore a corsage of roses. The breakfast, immediately af- ter the ceremony was given at the bridegroom's home. The dinner was at the Kathryn Lawrence Tea Room and a reception followed at the American Legion. For a motor trip thru Canada the bride chose an aqua two piece dress with white accessories. A white orchid complemented her costume. | Family: ZIPP, Anthony W / SCHULTZ, Florence M (F35952)
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| 21769 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/20/1966 Miss Gertrude M. Sadowski of Westgate Road, Kenmore, and LaVern J. Buckland of Parkside Avenue, Buffalo, were married Saturday at St. Rose of lima Roman Catholic Church, Buffalo. The newlyweds are motoring to Arizona for their wedding trip. | Family: BUCKLAND, LaVern Jay / HELSTROM, Marjorie (F66991)
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| 21770 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/20/1967 HELWIG - Carl B. Helwig, 62, of 67 Jackson Ave., North Tonawanda, suddenly Monday (Sept. 18, 1967) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Mr. Helwig had been a resident of North Tonawanda for the past 42 years. He was an employe of The Wurlitzer Co. He is survived by his wife, Ruth a. (nee Woodrich); a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Shirley) Pacini of Eden, N.Y. and a son, Ronald C. Helwig of North Tonawanda. Also surviving are eight grand- children, and three sisters, Mrs. Haarold Johnson of Buffalo, Mrs Philip Trembley of Florida and Mrs. Jacob Allenbach of Tona- wanda. Friends may call at Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Road, North Tonawanda, where services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. The family will be in attendance from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment will be in Aca- cia Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Third Presby- terian Church. | HELWIG, Carl B (I98904)
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| 21771 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/20/1977 SUHR - Mary Francis Suhr (nee Bridge) 72, of North Tonawanda, Sunday (Sept. 18,1977) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband, George Suhr of North Tonawanda; two daughters, Mrs. Anthony (Margaret) Kuhn of North Tonawanda and Mrs. J. Robert (Marilyn Jean) Suhr of Mangrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Joseph Bridge of Tonawanda and C h a r l e s Bridge of Panama City, Fla.; three s i s t e r s , Mrs. Cecil (Florence) Ammerman of Leesburg, Fla., Mrs. Sarah Felton of Toledo, Ohio and Mrs. Ernest (Ruth) Vallencourt of Mountain View, Calif., several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda this evening from 7 to 9 and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., the Rev. Rolf A. Buchmann wil officiate. Interment in Elmlawn Cemetery. | BRIDGE, Mary Francis (I115564)
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| 21772 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/20/1979 HOLST - Catherine (nee Baker) Hoist, 81. of Tonawanda. Wednesday September 19. 19791 at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a brief uiness. Born in Buffalo. she was a resident of Tonawanda for the past ten years and was the wife of Charles W. Hoist who died in 1976. Mrs. Hoist bad been employed at A. M. & A.'S in Buffalo for more than thirty years and was a m e m b e r of the Tonawanda Senior Citizens. She is survived by a s o n . D o n a l d C. (Florence) Hoist of Tonawanda: a grandson. Paul F Hoist of North Tonawanda; two granddaughters. Mrs. Larry (Christine) Beyette of Tonawanda and Mrs. Robert (Gail) DeWitt of Clarence: three sisters. Mrs. Amelia McGuane of Buffalo. Mrs. Ruth Kennedy and Mrs. Alfred (Viola) Blanchard. both of Lockport. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Memorial s e r v i c e at First Presbyterian Church. Tonawanda. Saturday. September 23, 1979 at a.m.. the Rev. Walter L.C. WenhcJd will off i c i a t e . If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels of the T o n a w a n d a s . Arrangements bv John O Roth Funeral Home. Morgan and William Sts.. Tonawanda. | BAKER, Catherine (I143534)
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| 21773 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/20/1980 RUMBOLD - Marion J. Rumbold of Kenmore, N.Y., Friday (Sept. 19,1980). Beloved wife of Leigh Rumbold; mother of Mrs. Norman (Jeanne) T h i e l e ; sister of Gertrude Hackbush, also survived by four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Lester H. Wedekindt Inc. Funeral ° Home, 3290 Delaware Ave., Monday at 1 o'clock. Friends are invited. No prior visitation. | HACKBUSH, Marion J (I108922)
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| 21774 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/21/1931 The funeral of Mrs. Howard C. Fairbanks, drowned at Cranberry Lake, Adirondack mountains, Friday afternoon, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3.30 o'clock from the residence at 43 Delaware street. Interment will be at Elmlawn. The services will be conducted by Rev. C. L. Braun, Buffalo, former pastor of the Grace Lutheran church, and Rev. Wesley Baker of the First Presbyterian church. | ALLIGER, Marion (I114365)
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| 21775 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/21/1945 10 YEARS AGO William Rietsch of Allen street announces the marriage of his daughter, Irene F to Martin J. Brauer of Robinson street. | Family: RIETSCH, William August / KOSKE, Louise (F35231)
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| 21776 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/21/1966 BENNETT - Vernon Adelbert Bennett, 77, of 95 Genesee St., Buffalo, died Monday evening (Sept. 19, 1966) at his residence. Mr. Bennett is survived by two sons, Adelbert V. of North Tona- wanda and Kenneth of Brock- port, N.Y.; two daughters, mrs. marjorie Slack of North Tonawanda, and Mrs. John R. (Fern) Kenney of Tonawanda; two brothers, Walter of Lockport and Raymond of Brockport; 21 granschildren and several great- grandchildren. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hilliard Funeral Home, Inc., 147 Delaware St., Tonawanda, where services will be conduct- ed Thursday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Kenneth Miller of the Third Presbyterian Church, will offici- ate. Interment in Sandy Creek Cemetery, Town of Murray, N.Y. | BENNETT, Vernon Adelbert (I136335)
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| 21777 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/21/1976 WEINHEIMER - Ralph H. Weinheimer of 6051 Ketchum Ave., Newfane, N.Y., entered into rest Monday (Sept. 20, 1976) in the Newfane Health Facility. Husband of Helen (nee Behm) Weinheimer; father of Mrs. James (Dorothy) Wheatley of Brazil, So. America; grandfather of David Wheatley of Seattle, Wash., Lynn Wheatley of Ohio, Michael and Julie Wheatley, both of Brazil and brother of Walter Weinheimer of Lockport. Friends may call at the Rutland-Corwln Funeral Home, Inc., 2670 Main St., Newfane from 2 to 4 and 71 to 9 p.m. Funeral ser- vices will be held) Thursday (Sept. 23rd) at 11 a.m., from the Faith L u t h e r a n Church, Newfane. Burial will be in Acacia P a rk Cemetery, in lieu of flowers, memorials to the Faith Lutheran Church Building Fund would be appreciated. | WEINHEIMER, Ralph H (I74060)
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| 21778 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/21/1978 LAWRENCE - Albert L a w r e n c e , 86, of Tonawanda, Wednesday (Sept. 20, 1978) at K e n m o r e Mercy Hospital after a brief i l l n e s s . A lifelong r e s i d e n t of t he Tonawandas, he was the husband of Clara (nee Herman) Lawrence who died in 1971 and had been employed at Buffalo Bolt Co., for more than 40 years, retiring in 1958. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and a life member of the Eldredge Club. Mr. Lawrence was also a member and organizer of the Twin City Checkers Club and was instrumental in arranging tournaments throughout the area including Ontario, Canada for almost 50 years. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ira (Delcia) Ackerman of Tonawanda; two sons, D e l b e r t (Louise) Lawrence of Tonawanda and Richard (Norine) Lawrence of Grand Island; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Morgan and William Sts., Tonawanda where services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m., Friday by the Rev. Robert L. Rickus. Burial at Elmlawn Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church. | LAWRENCE, Albert (I112082)
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| 21779 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/22/1922 Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Sanborn announce the marriage of their son Lee Randall to Miss Beatrice Albertson of Buffalo. ALSO Niagara Gazette - 9/26/1922 Mr. Lee Randall Sanborn of this village was united In marriage to Miss Beatrice Colberson (sic) of Buffalo Saturday. September 16th, at the Sumner Place Methodist church by Rev. John E, Manning. Only the Immediate family, w a s present. Mr. and Mrs. Sanbom will make their home in Buffalo. | Family: SANBORN, Lee Randall / ALBERTSON, Beatrice (F27761)
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| 21780 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/22/1934 Miss Mary M. McRae, whose marriage to Norman K. Werth, will take place Wednesday, September 26 is being feted at a numer of delightful pre-nuptial affairs. Tomorrow evening Mrs. G. C. McRae will give a personal shower in honor of her daughter at her home on Schenck street. On Wednesday evening Miss McRae and her fiance were honor guests at a dinner party given by Mr, and Mrs. Ralph Phillips of Goundry street. Covers were laid for eight at a table arranged in pink and white, with a centerpiece of garden flowers flanked by pink candles. Later dancing was the entertainment feature. On Thursday evening, Mrs. Lyle Treichler of Bryant street gave a shower and bridge party, the favors going to Miss Rose Klimas, Miss Irene Smolka. Messrs. George Budd and Carl Soldwich. Refreshments were served at small tables. ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/28/1934 The marriage of Miss Mary M. McRae. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. McRae of Schenck street to Norman K. Werth. son of Mr. and Mrs, Ferdinand Werth of Washington street was solemnized Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock in the Ascension church rectory, the Rev. Daniel Molloy officiating. The bride wore a gown of blue trans parent velvet with hat to match and a corsage of yellow tea roses. Mrs. Lyle Treichler. sister of the bride, was matron of honor, wearing maroon velvet with hat to match, and her bouquet was of talisman roses. Wallace Werth attended his brother as best man. A wedding breakfast at the home of the bride's parents, followed the ceremony, covers being laid for twelve at a table arranged in yel- low and white, having as a cent- erpiece a large wedding cake flanked by tall ivory tapers, and further adorned with bouquets of yellow tea roses. Mr. and Mrs. Werth are taking a motor trip through the Adirondacks and will be at home after October 3, in 315 Schenck street. On Tuesday evening the bride and groom were guests of honor at a surprise party given by a large number of their friends. Out of town guests were present from Bufflao, Niagara Falls and Berg- holtz. | Family: WERTH, Norman K / MCRAE, Mary Margaret (F44926)
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| 21781 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/22/1977 KNEEPPEL - Judith Diane Kneeppel of 4615 Isherwood Drive, Town of Niagara in Buffalo General Hospital, Tues- day (Sept. 20, 1977). Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry (Betty) Kneeppel of Niagara Falls; granddaughter of Mrs. Izora Kneeppel and Mrs. Jule Wyrosdick, both of Niagara Falls; s i s t e r of Roxanne Kneeppel, at home, also survived by her fiance, J o h n J u r k i n of Tonawanda, N.Y., and several aunts and uncles. Funeral service will be held Friday, Sept. 23rd, at 11 a.m., from the Lanefc Funeral "Home Inc., 8622 Buffalo Ave,, with the Rev. Aasurud officiating. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. | KNEEPPEL, Judith Diane (I96356)
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| 21782 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/23/1921 Mrs. Rech Entertains for Miss Border A very pleasant evening was enjoyed last night when Mrs. H. Rech of Broad street entertained about forty young people at her home in honor of Miss Florence Border Whose marriage to Clyde W. Rech takes place in October. A delightful program was arranged. Luncheon was served at which Mrs. Rech was assisted by Mrs. A. W. Hubman. Mrs. Frank Johnson and Miss Ann Walters. A profusion of ferns and lavender asters prettily decorated the house throughout. The bride-elect was presented with a beautiful chair lamp with hand painted parchment shade of Flanders poppies. The out of town guests included Miss Mary Hogan and Jack Van Son of °Buffalo. | Family: RECH, Clyde W / BORDER, Florence (F36423)
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| 21783 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/23/1935 Body of Joseph E Donner, 36, who was drowned in the lower Niagara river, near Lewiston a week ago yesterday, while fish- ing, was recovered last night, about a quarter of a mile from the spot where the tragedy oc- curred. The remains were brought to the Hamp funeral home, 37 Adam Street, today. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the late residence on Witmer road, town of Wheat- field. Rev. Theophil Twente will officiate. Burial will be in Elm- lawn. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence W. Donner with whom he resided; six broth- ers, Henry of North Tonawanda, Lawrence, Jr., Howard, Jacob, Norman and Charles of town of Wheatfield, and three sisters, Ruth Donner of Wheatfield, Mrs. Mi- chael Lester of Camden, N.J. and Mrs. Frank Luescher of North Tonawanda. Albert Wolansky, 43, of 399 Fredericka street was with Don- ner and was also drowned. His funeral services were held yes- terday. | WOLANSKY, Albert Gottfried Ferdinand (I93851)
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| 21784 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/23/1942 SCHMEICHEL-KRUEGER Mr. and Mrs. George Krueger of 306 Shartle Place announce the engagement of their daughter, Ruby, to Mr. Louis W. Schmeichel, son of Mr. and Mrs Benjamin Schmeichel of 59 Carney street, Tonawanda. ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/27/1944 St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran church, Wheatfield and Bryant streets, was the scene of the pretty wedding of Ruby Elsie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Krueger, 306 Shartle place, North Tonawanda, to Signalman 3rd Class Louis W. Schmeichel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Schmekhel, 59 Carney street, Tonawanda, on Saturday evening at 7 o'clock. The bride was beautiful in her white satin gown with a torso bodice having long sleeves, neckline beaded with seed pearls and a long train. Her finger-tip veil of illusion fell from a coronet also beaded with seed pearls. She carried a shower bouquet of white rosea and sweet peas. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Miss Elva Jeanne Krueger was her sister's maid of honor. She Wore a gown of pale pink net fashioned with a tight bodice, full shirt and three quarter length sleeves, snd carried a bouquet of pink roses and blue sweet peas. Similarly made gowns were worn by the bride's maids. Miss LaVonne Gordon of Niagara Falls, N. Y. cousin of the bride, wore blue net and carried a bouquet of yellow roses and blue sweet pass. Miss Norma Schmeichel, sister of the groom, wore yellow ret and carried a bouquet of yellow roses and blue sweet peas. All wore headdresses of flowers with shoulder length veils to match their gowns. The bride's mother wore an °que marine dress. The groom's mother wore green, and both had gardenia corsages. The best man was Robert Pfeifar of Buffalo. The ushers were Allan Wehrung and Rodney Waterstraat. The church organist, Ruth Fischle, presided at the organ during the wedding ceremonies. Ruth Haseley acted as soloist and sang "Because" and "I Love You Truly". Pastor Carl A. Frankenstein performed the ceremony. Dinner was served to the wedding party of eighteen at Cutt's Delaware Hotel with the table having been decorated with a beautiful wedding cake and tall candles. A reception for aproximately two hundred guests was held at the American Legion Home. Mr. and Mrs. Schmeichel left for a short wedding trip after which the bride will be at home at 306 Shartle Place while the groom will return to his station. | Family: SCHMEICHEL, Louis W / KRUEGER, Ruby Elsie (F37821)
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| 21785 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/23/1958 THUERSAM - A m a n d a W. Thuersam. 60, died unexpectedly at her residence, 328 Schenck St., Monday (Sept. 22, 1958). She is survived by her father. Herman Bach; a sister. Mrs. Irwin Hils; and a brother, Edward Bach, all of North Tonawanda, five nieces and two nephews. Friends m ay call at the Fretthold F u n e r a l Home, 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd.. where services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Merton Baseler officiating. Interment in White Chapel Memorial P a r k. Mrs. Thuersam was a member of the Priscilla Guild of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and the Von Bora Missionary Society. | BACH, Amanda Mathilda (I114190)
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| 21786 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/23/1971 RECH - Grace G. Rech, 88, formerly of Broad St., Tonawanda, of 79 Liston St., Town of Tonawanda, Thursday (Sept. 23, 1971) in DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born in the Town of Newfane, Mrs. Rech had resided in Tonawanda over 32 years, before moving to the township 11 years ago. She was the widow of Clyde W. Rech, and was a former member of the First Presbyterian Church in Tonawanda and was active in many of its organizations. Mrs. Rech was a member of the Northminster Presbyterian Church. Surviving are four nieces, Mrs. Carrie Gates, Mrs. Leon Barclay, both of Lockport, Mrs. Merle Bedient of Ft. Myers, Fla., and Mrs. T.L. Bush of Cortland, N.Y.; two nephews, Clarence J. Rounds of Lockport and James E. Fry of the Town of Tonawanda. _ The family will be present from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hamp Funeral Home, Inc., Adam-Seymour Sts., Tonawanda, where services will be held at 10 o'clock Saturday morning. The Rev. Ian Laing will officiate. Interment in White Chapel Memorial Park. | GALLUP, Grace A (I88386)
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| 21787 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/23/1976 SZEPESI - Bonnie L. (Myers) Szepesi, 54, of Ransomville,' N.Y., Tuesday (Sept. 21, 1976) a t Roswell Park Memorial Institute after a brief Illness. Born in .Claiborne County, Tenn., she had been a resident of the Tonawandas for the past 40 years. She is survived by her husband, John Szepesi; three daughters, Mrs. Walter (Peggy) Boehnke of Tonawanda; Mrs. Thomas (Anne) Biggs of Lancaster and Miss Sandra Szepesi, at home; three sons, Charles L. (Lois) Myers of Marilla, N.Y., Lawrence T. (Cathy) Myers of Tonawanda and David C. (Margie) Myers of Toledo, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. George (Dolly) Price of Knox ville, Tenn., and Mrs. Guston (Lorene) Bussell of Monroe, Mich., and a b r o t h e r , William (Lucille) Rice of Rock- ford, Tenn., and 18 grandchildren. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Morgan and William Sts., Tonawanda where services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday by the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Ralph M. Miller. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery. | RICE, Bonnie L (I145011)
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| 21788 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/23/1985 WOLANSKE - Albert J. Wolanske, 39, of Niagara Falls, Sunday (September 22, 1985) in Mt. St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston. He is survived by his wife, Norma (nee Cone) Wolanske; a son, Richard and a daughter, Lisa, both at home; his mother, Mrs. Esther Wolanske of Bergholtz; a brother, Donald (Marina) Wolanske of Bergholtz and a sister, Mrs. Reuben (Lois) Haseley of the Town of Niagara. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda Monday and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. from St. James Lutheran Church, Bergholtz, the Rev. John H. Crilley will officiate. Interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to St. James Lutheran Church. | WOLANSKE, Albert J (I54304)
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| 21789 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/24/1928 Mrs Mary Bluckhorn. 44 years old, died last night at her home, 28 Scott street, after a lingering illness. Born In the town of Amherst, she had resided in Tonawanda for the past 29 years, She is survived by a husband, John Bluckhorn; two daughters, Estell and Vera; a son, Arnold, all of Tonawanda; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Balser Rubeck, Sworms- ville; two sisters, Mrs. Edward Way, Athol Springs, N.Y., and Mrs. John Roskopf, Cambria, and two brothers, Elmer Rubeck Athol Springs, and Oliver Ru- beck, Lake View, N. Y. Mrs, Bluckhorn was a member of the First Presbyterian church on Broad street. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the late resi dence. Rev. H. A. Berlis will conduct the services and interment will be at the City ceme tery. | RUBECK, Mary M (I112591)
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| 21790 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/24/1942 Mrs. Gloria E. Seal, wife of John C. Seal, of 86 Scott street, died last night in the DeGraff Memorial hospital after a prolonged illness. She was bom in Tonawanda and had resided here practically all her life. Besides her husband she leaves her mother, Mrs. Maud E. Reichert, and a sister, Mabelle, Tonawanda. Rites will be held Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the late residence. Burial will be in Elmlawn. | REICHERT, Gloria E (I106435)
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| 21791 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/24/1953 The Rev. J. W. Thimecke officiated at an afternoon ceremony In St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church when the former Miss Jac quelyn Andrees, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Andrees, Falls Blvd., became the bride of Ralph Rogers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rogers of Lockport. Vases on either side of the altar were filled with white gladioli. Palms and ferns decorated the chancel. The arch, under which the couple .exchanged vows, was entwined with white carnations and huckleberry greens. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white imported French nylon tulle and slipper satin. An illusion neckline was trimmed with Chantilly lace and pleated nylon tulle. The bodice was softly shirred and an apron effect of pleated tulle and net accented the full tulle skirt over net and satin which extended into a court length train. A scalloped lace-edged fingertip veil of illusion, with inserts of lace, was caught to a nylon tulle bonnet trimmed with clusters of lilies-of-the- valley. The bride carried a cascade bouquet of white roses and stephanotis. The maid of honor. Miss Clarice Siegmann, wore a maize strapless gown of imported lace with a matching stole. Her bonnet was of nylon tulle trimmed with lilies-of-the- valley. The bridesmaid, Miss Sandra Andrees and Miss Esther Zeinvndorf were in similar gowns of orchid. Miss Beverly Moll, the flower girl v.ore a nylon tulle gown with sweetheart neckline and shirred bodice. The full tulle skirt was caught up at the hemline over taffeta and trimmed with flowers. Her match'ng tulle bonnet was enhanced with forget-me-nots. They carried cascade bouquet of camellias. Walter Ganshow was the best man and ushers were William Andrees and Gordon Voelker. The ring bearer, Bruce Moll, carried a white satin pillow with double lace edging. Mrs. Ernest Andrees welcomed her reception guests attired in dusty pink nylon tulle and lace over taffeta. Her accessories of navy blue complemented her costume. The bridegroom's mother favored a navy blue dress with blue accessories. Both wore corsages of roses. The reception was in Adam's Fire Hall. Pre-nuptial parties for the bride were given by Mrs. Philip Moll, Mrs. Edward Heschke, Mrs. Norman Andrees, Mrs. Gordon Voelher, Miss Sandra Andrees, Mrs. Bernard Isreal, Mrs. Frank Rogers, Mrs. Gerald Oldenberg. Miss Clarice Seigmann and Miss Esther Zeimendorf. Office girls from the Carborundum Company entertained the bride at a dinner party | Family: ROGERS, Ralph H / ANDREES, Jacqueline E (F19562)
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| 21792 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/24/1956 Ascension Church was t h e setting for the recent mar- riage of Miss Dorothy Jane Bishop, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Bishop, 339 Stanley St., and Erwin G. Watt, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Watt, Shawnee Rd. The Rev. Francis Hunt p e r formed the double ring nuptial ceremony. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor-length princess style gown of Dupioni silk. Her fingertip veil of illusion was caught to a headpiece of s e ed pearls. She carried a bouquet of white roses centered with a white orchid. Miss Connie Litwin, maid-of-hon- or, was dressed in a balllerina- length crystalette gown of yellow. She carried a bouquet of talisman roses. Frank Mattias was best man. For her daughter's wedding Mrs. Bishop selected a blue silk dress with rose accessories. The mother of the bridegroom wore a navy blue dress with matching acces- sories. Both wore orchid corsages. A dinner was given in the Barge Inn for members of the bridal arty and the immediate families. Pre-nuptial parties for the bride were given by the Mesdames e. Brodfuehrer, J. Phelan, L. Sicu- rella, G. Bowman, H. Sattelberg, A. Watt and E. Bishop. | Family: WATT, Irwin George / BISHOP, Dorothy J (F52800)
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| 21793 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/24/1962 Word has been received of the death of William G. Rathgeber, a former resident of North Tonawanda. who -died. Sept. 1 at the age of 66. He had lived in Washington DC. for the past 25 years. He was a lieutenant in the guard system for the Central Intelligence Agency. He was a veteran of World War I, a former member of the Eldredge Club and Post 264. American Legion. He also was member of the Legion band. He is survived by three nephews and a niece, Robert, Richard Roberta Hempel of North Tona- wanda and Hugh Bilyea of Huron, Burial was with full military honors in Arlington National hospital here Saturday following Cemetery. | RATHGEBER, William W (I127298)
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| 21794 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/24/1984 BERNALTER - Richard J Berhalter of North Tonawanda, N Y , suddenly Saturday (September 22, 1984) A lifelong resident of North Tonawanda. Mr Berhalter was a retired employee of Harrison Radiator of Lockport, NY. A Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict, Mr Berhalter was a member of Stephen Sikora Cost 1322, American Legion, AmVets Post 26 and founder and former president of the Reparation Society of Our Lady of Fatima, Lewiston. N. Y Beloved husband of Jane M (nee Griffin) Berhalter. dearest father of Bryan, Susan. Art and Robert Berhalter dear brother of Mrs Margaret Mary Glaser, also sur vived by several nieces, nephews and cousins The family will be present to receive relatives and friends from 2- 4 and 7 9 p m at the Saber Skomski Funeral Home. 549 Oliver st North Tonawanda where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9 30 a m followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St Albert the Great Church at 10 a m Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. | BERHALTER, Richard John (I140787)
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| 21795 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/25/1918 Mrs Rosa R Batt and Miss Grace Batt of Goundry street left this morning for Auburn. N Y, having been called there by the d e a t h of Mrs Batt's infant grandson. William Wal er Batt. ALSO Same paper and date William Walter, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Batt of Auburn, N.Y. died yesterday at his home in Auburn. | BATT, William Walter (I127635)
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| 21796 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/25/1933 Word was received here today of the death of Ernest B. Wolansky, 37 years old, a former resident of the Tonawandas, at his home in Chicago, Saturday. He was born in North Tonawanda. He had resided In Chicago for the past 10 years. He is survived by his wife, Esther; two sons, Ernest, Jr., and A. Nelson; a mother, Mrs. Anna Stoecker, all of Chicago; three brothers, Albert, Benjamin and LeGrand, all of North Tonawanda, and three sisters, Mrs. Ray Smidth and Mrs. William Barrett, North Tonawanda. and Mrs. Martin Spencer, Buffalo. Mr. Wolansky was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons. Funeral will be held tomorrow In Chicago. | WOLANSKY, Ernst Julius Benjamin (I76937)
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| 21797 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/25/1944 Mrs. Lena Follendorf, 81, died Saturday afternoon at her home, 248 Miller street. Born in Germany, she had resided in North Tonawanda the past 61 years. She was a member of the Friedens church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Edward Witkowski; a son, Walter F.; two grandchildren, Ruby Bach and William F. Follendorf, all of North Tonawanda, and a sister. Mrs. Anna Ewald of Unionville, Mich. Rites will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 from the residence. The Rev. Theodore Mayer will officiate. Burial will be in Frieden's cemetery. | BELLING, Caroline Justine (I97621)
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| 21798 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/25/1953 LORENZ - Alice E. Lorenz died suddenly Sept. 24, 1953 in her home^ 560 Old Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda. She was 67 years old. She was born in North Tonawanda and was a lifelong resident. She is survived by her husband, Arthur A.; a son, Robert of North Tonawanda; three sisters, Mrs. Ada Burow of Hamburg, Mrs. Benjamin Toellner and Mrs. Edwin Lebrenz, both of North Tonawanda; three brothers, William and Garhardt Wurl of North Tonawanda, and Fredrick of Bergholtz. She is also survived by two grandchil dren. She was a member of St. Paul'fc Lutheran Church and the Ladies' Society of the church. Friends may call at the residence, 560 Old Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. F. A. Hinners at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery. | WURL, Alice Emma Franceska (I58875)
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| 21799 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/25/1959 Louis a Wilke, 81, a founder and one of the most active mem- bers of Grace Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda, died today in DeGrass Memorial Hospital after a short illness. His death terminated a 52-year record of perfect attendance at the church's Sunday School. Mr. Wilke, a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda, was treasurer of Wagenschuetz Hardware Inc , 230 Oliver St., where he had been employed since he was 14 iyears old. n 1956 Mr. Wilke received a golden hammer from the Estwing Manufacturing Co. of Rockford, Ill., whose products he sold throughout his 67-year career at the store. The hammer commem- orated 60 years' service in the hardware industry. Grace Lutheran Church was or- ganized 53 years ago in the third- floor hall of Mr. Wilke's hard- ware store, on Jan. 21, 1906. His numerous activities in con- nection with the church include the position as a Sunday School superintendent for 25 years, and as the church's financial secre- tary for 20 years. He was the first president of the grace Lutheran Brotherhood in 1920 and 1921, and had served as president of the New York State Luther League, the Buffalo Luther League, his church's first bowling league, the Union Broth- erhood, the Grace Lutheran Church, the Retail Credit Bureau and the Church cabinet. He was vice president of the Twin City Council of Churches from 1939 to 1942. He regularly attended synod and other meetings all over the country, was several times elect- ed a delegate to the United Lu- theran Church conventions and held numerous offices in Luther- an groups. Arrangements are being made at the Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson St., North Tonawanda. Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Grace Lutheran Church. | WILKE, Louis Adolph (I92740)
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| 21800 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/25/1967 ZUCH - Mrs. Amanda Zuch, 80, of 188 Fredericks St, North Tonawanda. died Sunday (Sept 24. 1967) in DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a long Illness. Mrs. Zuch was a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda, a member of S t Matthew Evangelteal Lutheran Church and of its Ladies Guild. She was the wife of the late Gustav C Zuch who died in September 1965. Surviving are a son, Irvin G. Zuch of North Tonawanda, six grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Edwin (Alma) Sahr, of North Tonawance, Friends mey call at Fretthold Funeral Home, 1261 Oliver St. at Ward Road, where services will be at 2 p.m, Wednesday. The Rev, A. W. Moldenhauer will officiate. Interment in St. Matthew's Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu Of flowers, memorials may ho made to St Matthew's Lu- theran Church or school. | WILKE, Amanda M (I67601)
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