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| 31701 | Violette E. (nee Ewald) Bowman, age 92, of the Town of Wheatfield, Thursday, September 3, 2009 at her residence, after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late John G. and Matilda R. (Eberbach) Ewald and sister of the late Robert P. Ewald. She was a graduate of North Tonawanda High School and the Chown School of Business. She was employed by Buffalo Bolt for 20 years and Thruway Fasteners for 38 years, retiring in 1997. She was a long time active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda, having served as a Sunday School teacher, member of the Altar Guild, Choir and Deacon. She enjoyed knitting, crossword puzzles, newspapers and Classical music. Dearest mother of Russell Bowman of the Town of Wheatfield; grandmother of Mitchell (Dora) Bowman of Gaffney, SC; great-grandmother of Carrie and Daniel Bowman; sister-in-law of Betty Ewald and Florence Proefrock; also survived by a niece, Barbara Stahlman and a nephew, Paul Ewald; as well as various other relatives and many cherished friends.A Memorial Service will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church at the convenience of the family. The Rev. David Beutel will officiate. Interment in Elmlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church or Camp Pioneer, 9324 Lake Shore Rd., Angola, NY 14006. Arrangements by the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc. Guest register available at frettholdfuneralhome.com. Published in the Greater Niagara Newspapers on 9/7/2009 | EWALD, Violette (I59395)
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| 31702 | Virginia (Grenzy) Ceretto, 92, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 14, 2022 at Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Clara (Ellmire) Grenzy; and beloved wife of the late Dominic John Ceretto who she married on July 2, 1949 in St. Joseph Church. Virginia was raised in Niagara Falls where she attended local schools. She was a 38-year member of the LaSalle Senior Center where she volunteered for the Dynaband exercise program and as a lunch server. For her dedication to the senior community, she was named as the Niagara County Senior Citizen of the Year in 2018. Virginia loved to spend time with her grandchildren and make pizza for them. She also enjoyed arts and crafts, gardening, crocheting and traveling. She also enjoyed staying active with her friends by walking at the Niagara Falls Outlet Mall. Virginia is survived by her children, John (Beth) Ceretto, Virginia (Clayton) Cutler and Joseph (Ruth) Ceretto; her grandchildren, Annemarie (Bret) McDermitt, John Ceretto II, Vincent (Sonya) Ceretto, Theresa (Dan) Behm, Clayton Cutler II, Kevin Cutler, Jason (Hailey) Cutler, Arianna Ceretto and Carissa Ceretto; her great-grandchildren, Ava McDermitt, Clara McDermitt, Eli McDermitt, Sai Ceretto, Henley Cutler and Peter Behm; her sister, Dorothy Wisniewski; as well as many nieces and nephews. Virginia was predeceased by her husband, Dominic, on May 20, 2012. She is also predeceased by her siblings, Mary Shocky, Joan Koert and Ernest Grenzy, Jr. Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 6 from 3 – 7 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin at 9:30 AM, followed by Virginia’s Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Vincent De Paul Parish at St. Leo’s Church, 2748 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Entombment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the LaSalle Senior Center. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences. | GRENZY, Virginia (I186692)
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| 31703 | Virginia (Jinny) Holmes Troyer, 81, peacefully passed on April 14, 2020. Jinny was born March 3, 1939 Lockport, NY to Clifford and Ruth Holmes of Barker, NY. She graduated from Barker Central School 1955, and graduated with a degree in Music Education from SUNY Potsdam 1960. She was a music teacher for elementary schools and gave private music lessons. One of her greatest joys was her family band she assembled the last year of her life. In 1961 she married the love of her life, Jarnot (Ty) DeVere Troyer, of Clarence Center, NY who preceded her in death. They were married for 53 years. They settled in Bowie, MD where they became active members of their community. Jinny was baptized into Christ as a young mother in her 20’s. She stayed focused on her commitment to Christ for all her life. Her children are: Karen (Carryn) Ruth Troyer of Manassas, VA (David Woollard), Dr. Lisa Lynn Troyer who preceded her in death and Jarnot (Jay) DeVere Troyer Jr. of Bowie, MD. Her children remember her active participation in their lives and their children’s lives. Her seven musical inclined grandchildren are Joshua David Woollard, Jonathan DeVere Woollard, Jarnot DeVere Troyer III, Sierra Danielle Woollard, Jenna Mae Troyer, Matthew Alexander Troyer, and Jacob DeVere Troyer. Her grandchildren fondly remember all the road trips they had with their grandparents. Jinny leaves to cherish her memory, her brother Walter Clifford Holmes (Sue Holmes) of Ransomville, NY, her Aunt Mary Sadlocka of Middleport, NY and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Later in life she received a Master in paralegal studies from Bowie State University while working at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. After 20 years of dedicated and meritorious service to the US Government, she retired in 1999. During her life in Bowie she was known as a volunteer and a leader. She was a member of the Bowie Church of Christ and enjoyed teaching childrens’ Bible Class, also hosting and working with Ladies Bible Class. Jinny and Ty spent many years as team captains raising money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life after losing their daughter, Lisa to cancer in 2000. Jinny was a Camp Fire Leader for her daughters’ and granddaughters’ clubs from 1960’s-2010’s and spent several years training new club leaders as a Leadership Coordinator. She was also a Cub Scout Den Mother and Boy Scout Merit Badge Counselor. She and Ty were members of many Volksmarching clubs and enjoyed spending weekends hiking around the country. Jinny, her daughters and her granddaughter, Sierra, are members of the Daughters of the American Revolutions and she belonged to the Elizabeth McIntosh Hammil Chapter DAR & Governor Robert Bowie Chapter DAR. A celebration of Jinny’s life will be scheduled tentatively in late Summer. Interment will be at the Somerset Cemetery, Barker, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the AACC Foundation for the Lisa Lynn Troyer Memorial Scholarship Fund #1187 at Anne Arundel Community College, 101 College Parkway, Arnold MD 21012. Memorial donations may also be made to the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life at http://main.acsevents.org/goto/VirginiaTroyer | HOLMES, Virginia (I202321)
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| 31704 | Virginia A Crooks, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at O.L.P Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY. Born in Akron, NY she was the daughter of the late George and Alice (Gillis) Weatherbee Virginia was a graduate of Lockport Highschool. On September 17, 1960 she married Russell T. “Buddy” Crooks in Lockport, NY. Mr. Crooks predeceased her on September 18, 2006. Virginia worked in many area hospitals since the 1960’s. She retired in 1993 from Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital after 20 years working on numerous floors as a Nurses Aide. She was an avid bingo player and bowling in senior leagues. Virginia centered her time around family and retired to spend more time with her beloved granddaughters. Virginia is survived by her son Russell L. (Teresa) Crooks; two granddaughters, Jessica Crooks and Laura Crooks , her siblings Millie (late Dean) Allore and James (Beverly) Poole as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her siblings Clare (late Sandy) Weatherbee, Richard (Phyllis) Weatherbee, George Weatherbee, Mable (late Ron) Taylor, Grace Weatherbee, Corrine Weatherbee, and Charles Poole (Suellen Barnes). Visitation will be on Monday, September 13 from 4-7 P.M. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY where funeral services will be held at 7 PM. Interment will be held privately in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Presbyterian Church, 3715 Military Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14305 or Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences. | WEATHERBEE, Virginia A (I212229)
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| 31705 | Virginia A. (Tato) DeLuca, 79 of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away on April 19, 2018 in Erie County Medical Center. Born June 19, 1938 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Rose (Fruscione) Tato. Virginia was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area. She attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. Virginia was employed by the City Court of Niagara Falls. Virginia was predeceased by her daughter, Charlotte Castile. She is survived by her grandson, Michael Castile, Jr., four sisters, Cynthia (late John) Luzak, Karen (Conrad) Johnson, Bella (John) Ryan and Roseanna (Mark) Brophy as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. She was also predeceased by her brother, Richard Tato. There will be no prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on June 16, 2018 at St. Vincent De Paul Parish at St. Leo's Church 2748 Military Road Niagara Falls. Interment will be held in St. Joseph’s Cemetery at the convenience of the family. If desired, memorial offerings in Virginia’s memory may be made to St. Elizabeth Mission Society, PO Box 86, 115 East Main Street, Allegany, NY 14706 to honor her aunt, Sister Celestine Fruscione, OSF. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences. | TATO, Virginia A (I195144)
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| 31706 | Virginia A. Lowden (nee Grabbitt) age 81, of the Town of Amherst, April 6, 2015 in Beechwood Nursing Home. Virginia had been a volunteer of the North Tonawanda Meals on Wheels. She was the wife of the late Donald Lowden. Beloved mother of Kathy Lowden of Pendleton, Karen Lowden, Kevin (Denise) Lowden, and Kristine Lowden all of North Tonawanda. Grandmother of Timothy, Derek, and Randy Lowden. She was the sister of the late Donald Grabbitt and Lois Bacon. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc. 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 11 A.M., the Rev. Stewart Buisch will officiate, interment in Elmlawn Cemetery. | GRABBITT, Virginia A (I120136)
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| 31707 | Virginia Ann Cranston passed away peacefully on June 15, 2023 at Niagara Hospice House with her family by her side. Born December 12, 1946 in Lockport, she was the daughter of Walter and Dorothy (Cutter) Wyman. She devoted her life to her large family raising 7 children. She, along with her close friends, was passionate about training, showing and competing with her many beloved dogs. She also volunteered at Lockport CareNet Pregnancy Center and spent her free time crafting and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Virginia is survived by her loving and dedicated husband of 40 years, Sidney “Sid” Cranston; children Connie (Paul) Gurski, Christine (Rodney) Burdick, Cheri (Ronald) Burns, Carol (Scott) Vollmer, Paul (Holly) Meyers, Christopher (Christy) Cranston, and the late Sidney Cranston, Jr.; her twenty grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren; siblings Gary (Debbie) Wyman, Ernie (Nan) Rose, John (Peggy) Elliott, and the late Joan Rose and Jean (late Tom) Fountain; also several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be on Tuesday, June 20th, 12:00 - 3:00 pm at The Lockport Chapel, 25 Walnut Street, Lockport. Services will follow at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Lockport CareNet Pregnancy Center, 6713 Lincoln Ave., Lockport, NY 14094 or Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 4094 would be appreciated. Visit pruddenandkandt.com. | WYMAN, Virginia Ann (I221748)
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| 31708 | Virginia C. Browder Ransomville Bus Driver of 25 Years Virginia C. (Clark) Browder, age 81, of Ransomville, NY formerly of Greenville, AL was called to her heavenly home to be with herLord on Monday, June 16, 2003 in the Schoellkopf Health Center, Niagara Falls after a long illness. Born in Greenville, AL on November 21, 1921 to Simeon and Clora (Lee) Clark. She was employed as a bus driver. for 25. years with Ransomville Bus Lines. A former member of the Pleasant Home Baptist Church in Brantley, AL. She enjoyed flower gardening, reading and crocheting. Survivors include six children, Harry (Donna) Browder of Lancaster, NY, Thersa (sic) (Russell) Colosi of Ransomville, NY, Barbara (Fra n k) Chirello of Lewiston NY, Darlene Robert) Cronkhite of Ransomville, NY, Sharon (Hartley) Kroening of Sanborn, NY, Betty Weidert of Lewiston, NY; 14 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; a brother, James Clark of Leroy, NY and two nieces, Glenda Ott of North Tonawanda, NY and Diane Tallo of Leroy, NY. She was predeceased by her husband, Clinton O. Browder in 1992 and two brothers, Olin and Ollie Clark. Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Wednesday rom 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with services following at 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Browder will be transported to Greenville, AL where friends may call at the Harrison Funeral Home on Friday from 7-9 p.m. Services will be conducted on Saturday (June 21) at11:00 a.m. in the Pleasant Home Baptist Church, Brantley, AL. Interment will be in the Pleasant Home Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice,4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094. | CLARK, Virginia C (I84449)
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| 31709 | Virginia E. SOOS | Visit Guest Book SOOS - Virginia E. April 24, 2011 of Hamburg, NY. Loving wife of the late John Soos; devoted mother of Robert Soos and the late James (Elizabeth) Soos, Sr.; cherished grandmother of James (Karen) Soos, Jr.; great-grandmother of Matthew Soos; predeceased by brothers and sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. 4199 Lake Shore Rd. (corner of Camp Rd. and Rte. 5) Hamburg, 716-627-2919 on Wednesday from 4-8 PM where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM at St. Francis of Assisi, Athol Springs. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Father Baker Manor Orchard Park or Our Lady of Victory Homes of Charity. Online donations and condolences at www.lakesidefuneralhome.com. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News on April 26, 2011 | MAJSZAK, Virginia (I1605)
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| 31710 | Virginia F. DeVantier, age 91 of Niagara Falls, NY was called to her heavenly home on Monday, May 14, 2018 in Mount St. Mary's Hospital. Born in the Town of Niagara, NY on November 1, 1926, daughter of the late William and Frances DeVantier. Virginia resided at Opportunities Unlimited, on Sy Road, Wheatfield. A special thank you to her caregivers who showed their love to her over the years. Virginia is predeceased by her parents; sisters, Mabel (Leonard) Beutel, and Elaine Pfohl. She is survived by her brother in law, Melvin Pfohl; and several nieces and nephews. Her funeral service will be conducted by the Rev. Thomas Thorstad, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6167 Walmore Road, Sanborn, NY on Thursday (May 17) at 11:00 a.m. Interment in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield. Arrangements are with the DuBois Funeral Home. | DEVANTIER, Virginia Frances (I57575)
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| 31711 | Virginia Goerss Wendt McKenzie January 29, 1929 - January 8, 2015 Richmond, Virginia (Originally from Niagara Falls, New York) On Thursday, January 8, 2015, Virginia Goerss Wendt McKenzie entered peacefully into her eternal rest with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ after a long battle with diabetes. Virginia was born January 25, 1929, the youngest of three daughters of the late Edwin and Mabel Wendt in Niagara Falls, New York. Virginia attended Cayuga Drive Elementary School and LaSalle High School where she achieved high honors. After leaving high school, Virginia pursued higher education as a music (Organ) major at Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio where she met her husband to be, Angus Donald McKenzie (who was attending college at Case University in Cleveland) at a blind date dance. They married on June 23, 1951 and over the next 10 years adopted three children through the Lutheran Service Society. They moved from their home on Cayuga Island to Youngstown, NY in 1971. Virginia was predeceased by her husband on October 22, 2011, shortly after celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Virginia was an accomplished organist and used her talent to the Glory of God at Grace Lutheran Church in Niagara Falls. For a short time she worked in the accounting department at Wendt’s, her father’s dairy. Besides being a loving homemaker and mother to her children, Virginia donated considerable amounts of time to organizations in Niagara Falls such as the Niagara Falls Little Theater, The Niagara Falls Service League, President of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, and the Tatler Club of Niagara Falls. Virginia is survived by her three children, Mary (Brian) Dumont and Craig (Diane) McKenzie, both of Midlothian, VA, Rob (Carolyn) McKenzie of Ransomville, NY. Five grandchildren - Amber, Nathan (Angela), Mallory, Kyle and Kayleigh. Two great-grandchildren - Victoria Lynn and Rob Roy. She is also survived by her sister Win (late Sidney) Walton, her sister-in-law Judy (late Bob) Watterson and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her sister Marlie (late Bob) Jove. Funeral arrangements are being made through the Lane Funeral Home (which will be announced at a later date). Internment will be at the Oakland Rural Cemetery in Youngstown, NY. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in honor of Virginia can be made to St. John Lutheran Church, 420 Lockport Street, Youngstown, NY 14174, or the Hospice of Virginia Foundation, 1700 Bayberry Court, Richmond, Virginia 23226 or a charity of your choice. | WENDT, Virginia Goerss (I57596)
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| 31712 | Virginia L. Mack Of, Lewiston, NY, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022, at her residence under the care of her family and Niagara Hospice. She was born in Niagara Falls, NY on June 24, 1929, a daughter of the late Dominic and Josephine [Longo] Rotella. Mrs. Mack graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1948. She was employed with Bell Aerospace for a number of years. Mrs. Mack is survived her husband of 70 years William A. Mack, four sons William (Cindy), Albert (Tammy), Paul (Maureen) and Kevin (Kristen) Mack, ten grandchildren Michelle, Kyle, Allan, Natalie, Renee, Stephanie, Corey, David, Tyler and Griffin, three great-grandchildren Evelyn, Beatrice and Cole, two brothers James (Marietta) and Albert Rotella, two sisters Carol Rotella and Dolores Strenkoski, and also many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made in her name to Niagara Hospice. Arrangements were made through the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, Lewiston, NY. | ROTELLA, Virginia L (I18098)
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| 31713 | Virginia Lee "Jenny" Josey, 81, passed away on May 30, 2020 after a brief illness. She was a Lewiston, NY, resident, who spent part of the year in Tavares, FL. Jenny was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1938 in Bradford, PA. Her family moved to Niagara Falls, NY, when she was a young girl. She attended Niagara Falls High School. Jenny worked for a number of years at Ambassador Leather Goods and later at Dearhead Mobile Homes, both in Niagara Falls. She was married to Jack Lee Josey in 1956. Together, they had five children. Jenny was a championship bowler and she loved playing poker and euchre. She was a devoted fan of the Buffalo Bills and the Buffalo Sabres, but she loved watching all professional football and hockey games. Jenny was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Jenny was predeceased by her beloved mother, Iva Alberta Pierce; her father, Rudy Carlson; her sister, Joanne (Mills) Hargraves; her daughter, Jackie Lee Josey; and her lifelong best friend, Betty Gilroy. She is survived by her son, Christopher Lee Josey of Dania, FL; her daughters, Cheryl Lee Josey of Tavares, FL, Debra Lee (Paul) Matiasz of Youngstown, NY, and Cathy Lee Josey of Pompano Beach, FL; her sister, Jeanne (Mills) Lupher of Townville, PA; her brother, Terry (Donna) Pierce of Niagara Falls, NY; her granddaughters, Victoria Lee (PJ) McPartland of Hollywood, FL (recently moved to Ocoee, FL), and Kristen (Jason) Olenick of Niagara Falls, NY; and her grandsons, Daniel Matiasz and Steven Matiasz of Youngstown, NY. At her request, no services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Michael R. Goodlander, OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME. Share condolences at GOODLANDERCARES.com | CARLSON, Virginia Lee (I118430)
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| 31714 | Virginia Lemke (nee Andrees), age 90, of the Town of Wheatfield, suddenly, September 27, 2021, at her home. Virginia was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Rescue Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. She was the wife of the late Richard E. Lemke, who died in 2019, they had been married for 67 years. Dear mother of Richard (Val) Lemke Debra (Richard Severson) Lemke, Wayne (Julie) Lemke, Wendy (Jeffrey) Binkley, Jeffrey (Darlene) Lemke, Jayne Lemke, Robert (Tracey) Lemke, and Rebecca Barry; Grandmother of 22 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Sister of William C. (late Dolores) Andrees and the late Edward (late Arleen) Andrees,; aunt of several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc. 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in No. Tonawanda on Friday from 4-8 PM. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 AM from St. Paul Lutheran Church, 453 Old Falls Blvd, North Tonawanda, interment in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church. Guest register available at frettholdfuneralhome.com | ANDREES, Virginia Jane (I11944)
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| 31715 | Virginia M. Doebler, 92, of Mount Dora, FL, was called home to Glory on Saturday, August 6, 2022. She was born on July 3, 1930, in Buffalo, NY, to the late Robert B. and Eva (Gardei) Green. She grew up in North Tonawanda, New York, and was a graduate of North Tonawanda High School. She attended Bryant and Stratton Business Institute in Buffalo and was employed as a secretary by the Wurlitzer Company, the (Wales) Strippit Company, and the University at Buffalo. She married her high school sweetheart, Donald W. Doebler, in 1951, and the couple lived in North Tonawanda until 1980 when they relocated to the Orlando, Florida area. Don and Virginia built a successful business, Leisure Bay Industries, which manufactured and marketed spas and other recreational products in their chain of retail stores throughout the southeast. After retiring, they enjoyed many years traveling and entertaining. They also spent much of their time boating and were active members of the Antique Boat Museum in Clayton, New York. Virginia was an avid reader and a daily crossword puzzler. She loved to play the piano, attend musical theater, and dine at restaurants, fine or otherwise, as long as they served Chardonnay. She was also a skilled duplicate bridge player, directing a popular Friday night game in North Tonawanda for many years. Over the course of her life, Virginia belonged to many Lutheran churches, but she always considered her spiritual home to be North Tonawanda’s St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Her grandfather was a founding member of St. Matthew and Virginia found great comfort in knowing that her final resting place would be its cemetery. Above all, Virginia loved her life and the people who were part of it, and she will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Virginia was predeceased by her husband, Donald W. Doebler, of 53 years. She is survived by her son, David R. Doebler (Donna) of Atlanta; her daughter, Laura D. Saalmann (Terryl) of Mount Dora; five grandchildren, Andrew Doebler, Amanda Nelson (David), Catherine Dynes (Steven), Timothy Doebler, and Matthew Tully (Danielle); and six great grandchildren. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a funeral service on Friday, August 19 at 2:00 PM at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 875 Eggert Drive in North Tonawanda. The Rev. Blaine Jorg will officiate. Burial will be in St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 875 Eggert Drive, North Tonawanda, NY 14120, or to the Antique Boat Museum, 750 Mary Street, Clayton, NY 13624. | GREEN, Virginia M (I59245)
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| 31716 | Virginia Webb (nee Brown) age 91 of North Tonawanda died Saturday November 14, 2015 after a brief illness. Born March 1, 1924, Virginia was the daughter of the late Abraham Studholm Brown and Margaret (Lewis) Brown. Virginia worked for the unemployment office several years. She was a volunteer at the Twin City Community Outreach Clothes Closet, Friends of the Night People and DeGraff Memorial Hospital. She was a member of North Presbyterian Church of North Tonawanda and served on several committees. She was the beloved wife of the late William J. Webb Jr. for 67 years. Dear mother of Bruce W. (Carol) Webb of North Tonawanda, Robert (Monica) Webb of Fairbanks, Alaska, William J. (Nancy) Webb III of Newfane and Gary R. (Pamela) Webb of Lockport; Grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; Sister of the late Thomas Brown. Thelma Palmer and Leona Nixon; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc. 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd in North Tonawanda on Tuesday form 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 10:30 AM. The Rev. Stewart Buisch will officiate. Interment in Niagara Falls Memorial Park. If so desired memorials may be made to the Twin City Community Outreach (TCCO), 100 Ridge Rd., #2 North Tonawanda, NY 14120. | BROWN, Virginia (I170900)
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| 31717 | Virginia ‘Vie’ M. Marcucci, 101, of Elderwood at Wheatfield passed away on December 6, 2021. Born on October 10, 1920 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Teresina (Di Ambrosio) Rossi. On June 21, 1940 Virginia married Arthur J. Marcucci. He predeceased her on August 9, 2002. Vie was a hard worker and held a variety of positions during her life. Her first job as a teenager was helping to start her parent’s business, Rossi Grocery Store. During World War II she worked at Chisolm Ryder, then the International Paper Company and Tops Markets. Vie especially enjoyed working at the Boys Club with her husband and cleaning houses for a couple special clients. Some of her favorite pastimes included tending to her garden, caring for her home and watching her favorite teams play. Most of all she enjoyed cooking, feeding and spending time with her family. Vie is survived by her granddaughter, Geri Ann (Michael) Freyer of Charlotte, NC; her two great-granddaughters, Ann Estelle and Mary Margaret Freyer, daughter-in-law, Nancy Marcucci and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her son Arthur, her brothers Carmen (Mubby) (late Gina Dipaolo), John Dipaolo, Anthony (Miggs) (late Ang) Rossi, sisters, Nicolena (late Marcellino) Fiorucci, Mary (late Swede) Fiorotto, Rose (late John) Dorso and Teresa (Babe) (late Joe) Gabrielli. There will be no prior visitation. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Entombment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/donate/. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences. | ROSSI, Virginia M (I171772)
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| 31718 | Visitation Tuesday December 29, 2015, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Wattengel Funeral Home Click for Map and Directions SERVICES AND MILITARY HONORS WILL FOLLOW AT 7 PM | BAJOREK, Alexander Thomas (I121067)
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| 31719 | Visitation Thursday, March 5, 2015 4-8 PM at Hamp Funeral Home Funeral Mass Friday, March 6, 2015 10 AM at St. Jude the Apostle Church Ann (nee Sando) Neubauer, age 91, of North Tonawanda, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Elderwood at Wheatfield Skilled Nursing while surrounded by her loving family. | SANDO, Ann (I151902)
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| 31720 | Visitation Friday 12/26/08 4-8 PM at the 371 Hooker Ave. Location. Family and Friends are asked to meet at The Reach Out Family Worship Center, 241 Crum Elbow Road, Hyde Park, NY. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial Donations may be made to: Sound of Life, W.F.G.B. 89.7, PO Box 777, Lake Katrine, NY 12449 OR Family Radio W.F.M.E. | HUTCHINGS, Richard C (I50491)
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| 31721 | Vital Event Death Registration Name: Robert Adam Widmeyer Event Date: 1964 12 11 (Yr/Mo/Day) Age: 64 Gender: male Event Place: Kelowna Reg. Number: 1964-09-016050 B.C. Archives Microfilm Number: B13270 GSU Microfilm Number: 2033723 Vital Event Death Registration Name: Josephine Ann Widmeyer Event Date: 1972 9 6 (Yr/Mo/Day) Age: 75 Gender: female Event Place: Kelowna Reg. Number: 1972-09-012914 B.C. Archives Microfilm Number: B13319 GSU Microfilm Number: 2050015 From jeanhowson@shaw.ca - 2/2007 | WIDMEYER, Robert Adam (I31212)
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| 31722 | Vito Nicholas “Nick” Pera, 89, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2020, surrounded by his beloved family at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Enicandro and Anna (Quaranta) Pera. Nick was raised in Niagara Falls and a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. On January 27, 1951, he married Lois Vivian (Beemer) Pera at St. Joseph Church. Mrs. Pera predeceased him on April 5, 2016 after 65 memorable years together. Nick served during the Korean War in the United States Army and was stationed in Hawaii from 1955 until his honorable discharge in 1957. He continued to serve in the United States Army Reserves as a First Sergeant for 32 years prior to his honorable discharge in 1990. Nick had a strong work ethic and was employed for over 30 years by E.I. DuPont Company as a millwright, and later retired as a skilled craftsman. He loved to garden and took great pride in maintaining his beautiful residence. Above all, he was a devoted family man who always made sure his family was truly cared for. Mr. Pera will be deeply missed by the many hearts he touched. Mr. Pera is survived by his children, Deborah Leilani (Jeffrey Dudzinski) Pera, Susan (Ed Shaw) Watson, Nicholas Pera and Kevin Pera; grandchildren, Nicole (Andy) Van Dusen, Robert Sweitzer, Holly Beth Sweitzer-Allein, John V. (Megan) Kowalski, Douglas Ryan Watson and Kaelie Just; great-grandchildren, Lauren, Madelyn, Joseph, Niko, Jade, Evalynn and Genevieve; his siblings Donald (Dorothy) Pera, Virginia Pera, Andrew (late Jan) Pera and Louise Pera; as well as many nieces and nephews. Due to recent circumstances, funeral services and entombment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery will be held privately for the family. Memorial offerings may be made to Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences. | PERA, Vito Nicholas (I77791)
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| 31723 | Vito V. Alongi, 94, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Anthony and Phyllis (Cavallaro) Alongi; and beloved husband of Adeline (Parcey) Alongi. Vito enlisted into the United States Navy in 1944 and served on the USS Missouri. He witnessed the surrender of the Japanese, which ended World War II on September 2, 1945. Upon his honorable discharge in 1946, Vito returned to Niagara Falls and began working at his family’s business, Alongi Motors, where he worked alongside his brother, Stephen for many years. After many dedicated years to the community, Vito retired in 1998. Vito was a former member of the Century Club, the Niagara County Police and Judges Club, as well as the Alps Club. He also was a devoted volunteer at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital for the last several years. In his leisure time, he enjoyed playing cards with his friends, tending to his garden and restoring old cars. Above all, Mr. Alongi especially enjoyed spending time with his family. In addition to his wife, Mr. Alongi is survived by his children, Anthony (Cammy) Alongi and Michael Alongi; his step-children, Barry (Melanie) Dunstan and Brian (Janet) Dunstan; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Phyllis (late Victor) Conti, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his siblings, Carmella (late Thomas) Tedesco and Stephen (Carol) Alongi. Funeral services with Military Honors will be private for Mr. Alongi’s family. Memorial offerings may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences. | ALONGI, Vito Victor (I114596)
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| 31724 | Vivian B. Pearson passed away November 25, 2017 in Eastern Niagara Hospital. Born November 6, 1925 in Lockport she was the daughter of James and Catherine (Purtel) McKeever living on a farm wither her ten siblings. Vivian enjoyed playing BINGO, working in her flower gardens, walking down at Wide Waters Marina, and especially enjoyed having visitors with a cup of coffee or tea waiting. She was a member of the Red Hater Club. Vivian was predeceased by her husband Herbert G. Pearson on October 4, 1973. Vivian is survived by her daughter-in-law Linda Pearson; her grandchildren David (Nicole) Pearson, Cindy A. Pearson, and Daniel (Rachael) Pearson; great grandchildren Victoria (William) Hackett, Jeremiah Pearson, Caleb Pearson, and Kyle Pearson; great-great grandchild Kayla Joy Pearson; siblings Geraldine (late George) Adams, LeRoy (Shirley) McKeever, and Edison (late Joanne) McKeever; also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased her sons Robert W. Pearson, Franklin G. Pearson, and David A. Pearson; and siblings Elizabeth Brauer, Catherine Bradenburg, Dorothy Pompa, Gladys Bascom, Evelyn McGovern, Alice McKeever, and James McKeever. Relatives and friends may call Thursday, Nov. 30th from 5-8 PM in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St. where services will be held Friday, Dec. 1st at 11 AM. Interment will be in Cold Springs Cemetery. Visit pruddenandkandt.com. | MCKEEVER, Vivian B (I9106)
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| 31725 | Vivian Bartolomei (nee Bradlee) Age 89, of North Tonawanda, entered into rest February 18, 2018, peacefully at home with her family at her side. She was the beloved wife of Orlando; loving mother of Jody (Bill) Macready, Joy (Ron) Sherry, Guy (Pam) Bartolomei, Lisa (Bob) Heatherly and Dina (Tim) Long; doting nana to 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren with one on the way. Vivian was a force of love, spending her life committed to her family and friends. No Prior Visitation. All are invited to her Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 9:30 AM from Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, 626 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda. Interment Elmlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094 in Vivian’s name. | BRADLEE, Vivian L (I163781)
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| 31726 | Vivian J. Austin of Wilson passed away on September 7, 2016 in St. Mary’s Lewiston after a brief illness. Born June 29, 1933 in Wilson she was a daughter of Glenn and Elise Rohring, sister of Janeta Fredericks who predeceased October of 2015. Married Ralph Austin August of 1954 he passed April of 2009. Viv graduated Wilson Central High School worked at the Wilson Bank Truesdell Hardware and Calkins Lumber in Sanborn with retirement as office manager and bookkeeper. She enjoyed traveling all over the US Canada and England. Surviving is a niece Randa Fredericks and nephew Kenneth (Hazel) Fredericks. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday September 13, 2016 10 A.M. in Acacia Park Chapel memorials to charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Hamilton and Clark Funeral Home 270 Young Street Wilson. | ROHRING, Vivian June (I84929)
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| 31727 | Vivian M. Lapp, 71, of Wheatfield, NY, Tuesday (February 9, 2016) at home. Mrs. Lapp was born in North Tonawanda, on August 6, 1944 to Harry W. Cribbs, Sr. and Elizabeth M. (Markovich) Cribbs. Vivian was predeceased by her husband Dean Lapp, Sr. Vivian is survived by her children Dean (Danielle) Lapp, Jr., Vivian Lapp, sister of Nancy Wojewoda, Elizabeth LaBar, the late Harry W. Jr., Thomas Cribbs, Marion Corraine, and Yvonne Babcock, grandmother of Craig Shells, Lily, Zachary, and Madison Lapp, also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. | CRIBBS, Vivian M (I140572)
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| 31728 | VNiagara Gazette Father of Four Killed in Action A former resident of this city and employee of the Carborundum com- pany. Private First Class Grover Vandenbosch, 30, was killed in ac- tion in Belgium on January 30, it was disclosed today in a War de- partment notification to his wife, Betty Vandenbosch, of Rochester, N.Y. The doldier, who was serving with the Gilder Infantry, sustained wounds during the invasion of Nor- mandy on June 9. In October, 1944, he was wounded again in Holland. He had been awarded the Purple Heart. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. VandenBosch, of Roches- ter, and is sthe father of three sons and one daughter. Serving with the American Air Force in England is another brother, Private Joseph R. VandenBosch. He is survived by the parents and the following brothers and sisters: victor VandenBosch, Lewiston, N. Y.; Mrs. Gottlieb Steinbrenner, John VandenBosch, Jr. and Mrs. Chester Griffith, all of this city; Mrs. Catherine Reiter, Jacob Van- denBosch and Frederick Vanden- Bosch, Mrs. Gerald Deutsch and Mrs. George Schulenburg, of Rochester. | VANDENBOSCH, Grover C (I44278)
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| 31729 | Voelker Rosa M - wife of Herman Voelker, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Weinheimer, No. 411 West Avenue, Sunday afternoon, August 29, 1926, in her 62nd year. She is survived by her husband, one son and one daughter, Howard at home, and Mrs. John Weinheimer, two sisters and four brothers, Mrs. Charles Schultz, Mrs. Charles Nagel of Lockport, Henry Moll of Town of Pendleton, Adolph and Alfred Moll of Town of Lockport, Arnold Moll of Town of Cambria, also three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the home of her daughter, Wednesday afternoon, September 1st, at two o'clock, standard time, and at 2:30 from Trinity Lutheran church on Saxton street. Interment in Trinity Lutheran Cold Springs cemetery | MOLL, Rosa (I86287)
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| 31730 | VOELKER - Betty J. Markwardt, Feb. 24, 1968, wife of John H. Voelker Jr.; mother of Keith W., John A. and Sally A. Voelker; daughter of William H and Amelia Markwerdt; sister of Harold W. Markwardt. Funeral from Dohn Funeral Home, 143 Kenmore Ave., near University Plaza, Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Friends invited. Mrs. Voelker was a lifetime member of Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church. Memorials may be made to Memorial Fund of Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church. Family present Monday, 7-9 pm, Tuesday 2-4, 7-9pm. | MARQWARDT, Betty Jane (I51870)
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| 31731 | VOELKER - Clarence A. Voelker, aged 42, of 281 Division St., North Tonawanda, died Wednesday, morning (Jan. 12, 1955) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after brief illness. Born in LaSalle, NY, Mr Voelker resided for the greater part of his life in North Tonawanda and was employed as a machinist at Bell Aircrtft Co. He was a member of Ascension Church and the Holy Name Society of the church. He is survived by his wife, Julia (nee Marczynski); a daughter, Mary Ann; three brothers, Norman, Wilmer and Christian Voelker and three sisters, Mrs. Emma Luescher, Mrs. Oliver Terry and Mrs. Earl Valiquette, all of North Tonawanda. He was the son of the late Christian and Agnes Senechal Voelker. Friends may call at the residence, 281 Division St., North Tonawanda, where services will be held Saturday morning at 8:30 and at 9 a.m. at Ascension Church, the Rev. Francis J. Hunt officiating. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. | VOELKER, Clarence Arthur (I86153)
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| 31732 | VOELKER - Esther W., age 66. died suddenly February 10, 1960. In Los Angeles, Calif. She is survived by 4 sisters, Louise Voelker, of Los Angeles; Mrs. LeBrecht Schultz and Mrs. Albert Grobengieser, both of Niagara Falls; and Mrs.. Reinhard Wienke. of Bergholtz; 2 brothers, John of Buffalo, and Henry Voelker of Bergholtz. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Rd.. North Tonawanda after 3 p.m. Tuesday. Services will be held at the Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 p.m. The Rev, Ernest W. Deltr will officiate. Interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery. | VOELKER, Esther Susanna (I52539)
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| 31733 | VOELKER - John H., age 79, of 50 Heath St., Buffalo.. Died Thursday, June 2, 1966 in the Milliard Fillmore Hospital. He is survived by his wife Beata (nee DeVantier); 2 sons, John H. Voelker Jr. of Kenmore, and Raymond A. Voelker, of Buffalo; 3 grandchildren; a brother, Henry Voelker, of the Town of Wheatfield; 2 sisters, Mrs. Lebrecht Schultz, of Niagara Falls, and Mrs. Reinhardt Wienke, Town ot Wheotfield. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funerol Home, 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. until 10 a.m. Saturday. The remains will lie in state In St. James Lutheran Church, Bergholtz from noon until 1 p.m., the time of: service. The Rev. Robert Lehman, will officiate. Interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery | VOELKER, Johannes Heinrich (I51867)
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| 31734 | VOELKER - Louise M. age 84. Suddenly Saturday November 9th 1963 in the Lutheran Hospital Buffalo. Formerly of Los Angeles, Calif. Surviving are 3 sisters Mrs. LeBrecht Schultz and Mrs. Albert Grobengieser both of Niagara Falls, N. Y. and Mrs. Reinhard Wienke of Bergholtz, 2 brothers John of Buffalo and Henry. Voelker of Bergholtz, also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Fretthold funeral Home 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda where services will be held Monday at 2 P.m. The Rev. Theodore L. Menter officiating. Interment St. James. Lutheran Cemetery, Rohr St., Bergholtz, Miss Voelker was a member of St. Paul's Church. Niagara Falls, N. Y. | VOELKER, Louise Wilhelmina (I54230)
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| 31735 | Voelker - Melvin L. age 64, of the Town of Wheatfield, suddenly Sat. Feb.2, 1980 in DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Mr. Voelker was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, the Bergholtz Volunteer Fire County, the LaSalle Sportsman Club, Retired employee of Carborundum with 43 years service. Survived by his wife Gladys (nee Mellenthine); 2 sons, Mark (Jan) Voelker, and Earl (Ruth) Voelker both of the Town of Wheatfield; a daughter, Lynn Voelker of Niagara Falls, N.Y.; 7 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Kenneth of Lewiston and Gordon of W. Virg.; 4 sisters, Mrs. Adolph (Hazel) Wiegand and Mrs. Leonard Pollard both of the Town of Wheatfield, Mrs. Norman (Alfrieda) Andrees of N. Tonawanda and Mrs. Herbert (Audrey) of Medina. The family will receive friends at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Services will be held in St. James Lutheran Church Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. 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 or the organ fund. The Bergholtz Fire County, will meet at the funeral home this evening at 7:00 | VOELKER, Melvin L (I41331)
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| 31736 | VOELKER - Milford Roy Voelker, of 1860 Pierce Ave., in Ransomville, Wednesday, May 30. 1962. Beloved father of Mrs Carroll Cisek and Mrs. Marie Allen, both of Sanborn, and Roy W. Voelker of this city, Brother of Chester Voelker of Ft. Lauderdale. Fla.; Marvin, of this city, and Fred of Sanborn.. He is also survived by four grandchildren. Funeral services from the 8904 S. Military Rd. chapel of Bell Funeral Home Inc., at the corner of Pasadena Ave., Saturday, June 2, at 1:30 P.m. The Rev. Alfred Walck officiating. Interment in Wheatfield Cemetery. | VOELKER, Milford Roy (I14051)
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| 31737 | Vogt, Jacob B., was born at Niagara Falls, N. Y., April 11, 1852, a son of Jacob J. Vogt, a prosperous farmer of that place, now retired. Jacob B. Vogt was educated in the public schools at Niagara Falls and De Veaux College and later took a course in Bryant & Stratton's Business College at Buffalo. After finishing his schooling in 1871, he returned to his father's farm and remained there until 1873, when upon coming of age his father set off for him from his farm 150 acres of cleared land, which he cultivated and from which he received the proceeds until 1882, at which time he purchased that plot of land from his father and continued at farming, and in 1889 bought twenty acres more of the home farm. During the land boom of 1891 he sold 165 acres from his farm at a good round sum an acre and built for himself a handsome residence on the remaining five acres, where he now resides, leading the quiet life of a retired farmer. Mr. Vogt has dealt extensively in real estate and has been successful in all of his operations. October 18, 1876, he married Mary S. Whitney, a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Garrett) Whitney of Niagara Falls, and they have four children, J. Whitney, Catherine E., Charles W. and Clarence B. From: Landmarks of Niagara County, NY Edited by William Pool D. Mason & Company, Publishers, 1897 ALSO Niagara Gazette - 4/15/1936 Funeral services for Jacob B. Vogt, pioneer resident, of 4810 Lewiston road, who died Monday In Ormond, Florida, are being held today In Ormond, after which the body, accompanied by two sons, Dr. Clarence B. Vogt, of Brooklyn, and Charles W. Vogt, of Tampa, Fla., will be brought to this city, arriving here at 10:20 a. m. Friday. Funeral services will be conducted at the Bell funeral chapel, in Main street, at 11:30 a. m. Friday, by the Rev. L. L. Rogers, D. D of Barker. Burial will be in Rlverdale cemetery. AND Niagara Gazette - 4/22/1936 The will of Jacob B. Vogt, prominent Falls resident who died in Florida on April 13, leaving an estate of upwards of $50,000, was admitted to probate by County Judge-Surrogate William A. Gold, in surrogate's court, at City Hall, today, and the widow, Mrs. Mary S. Vogt, 4810 Lewiston road, and a son, Clarence B. Vogt, Brooklyn, were named Joint executors. The value of the estate is listed nominally In the petition for probate as $1,000 and upwards personal property and $1,000 and upwards realty. Under the terms of the will a $40,000 trust fund is created, with the income going to the widow. A daughter, Dorothy May Vogt, at home. is bequeathed $1,000 and all of the real property Is left to the widow. Bequests of $500 each are made to the following four grand children: Charles F. and May Elizabeth Ackerson, 4207 McKoon avenue, and Maude Elizabeth and Clifton W. Vogt of Buffalo. The remainder of the estate Is to be divided equally among five children, Clarence B. Vogt, of Brooklyn: J. Whitney Vogt, Buffalo; Charles W. Vogt, Tampa, Fla.; Mrs. Elizabeth C. Ackerson, 4207 McKoon avenue, and Dorothy May Vogt, of the Lewiston road address. | VOGT, Jacob B (I10075)
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| 31738 | Volunteer Fireman, of North Tonawanda, Dies NORTH TONAWANDA, April 19. - Ernest Friellng, 73, of 14 Filner avenue, died yesterday at the Meyer Memorial hospital, Buffalo. Born in Wolcottsburg, he had lived here most of his life. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran church, the Rescue Fire company and the North Tonawanda Volunteer Firemen's association. Surviving are two brothers, Herman and Frederick, this city, two sisters, Mrs. Marie Hahn, of Tonawanda, and Mrs. Herman Rhode, this city. Last rites will be held tomorrow at 3:30 pm. at the home with the Rev. F. A. Hinners officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven cemetery. | FRIELING, Ernest (I116213)
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| 31739 | Vona, Dr. John R., Jr. "Doc" October 28, 1923 - March 14, 2024 Of Silver Creek, New York, formerly of North Tonawanda, New York, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2024, surrounded by family members. He is predeceased by his wife, Joyce R. Vona, parents, John R Vona Sr and Ruth Vona, and his beloved son, John R Vona III. Dr. Vona lived life for his family, "La Familia." Nothing gave him more joy than spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild Tony. He completed school at the University of Buffalo's Dental School in 1961 and immediately entered the US Army Reserve Dental division at Ft Riley, Kansas. After an honorable discharge, "Doc" set down roots in Silver Creek, NY. He had a thriving dental practice for over 45 years and continued to work well into his mid-80s for the Resource Center in Dunkirk, NY, where he retired after working 61 years as an area dentist. He prided himself on building relationships and patient care with a splash of humor. Besides his dental talents, he was also an athlete and musician. He played on UB's basketball and baseball teams, for which he was recently inducted into the Western New York Baseball Hall of Fame. A fifty-year member of Tri-County Country Club, "Doc" loved his golf, always looking forward to his annual outing with his Ganson Street boys and trips to Hershey, Pennsylvania. His musical prowess on his saxophone was remarkable, constantly filling the house with his smooth jazz sounds. For several years, he played with the New Horizon Band of WNY, performing in their seasonal concerts at Fredonia SUNY's Mason Hall. Dr. Vona is survived by his four children, sons Dr. David Vona (wife Judy), and Daniel Vona (Karin Scott) and two daughters, Linda Hart (husband Chris), Sandy Stewart (husband Randy); Granddaughters, Kimberly Tomasik (husband Zach), Haley Hart, Samantha Stewart, grandsons Brandon Hart and Matthew Vona, great-grandchild Anthony (Tony) and sisters, Carol Robek and Janet Remzi. His family and friends will forever cherish his memory. Although his presence will be deeply missed, he will live on in the hearts and minds of all who knew him. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 20 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 165 Central Ave., Silver Creek, NY at 1:00 pm and a reception will immediately follow at the family's residence, 12202 Ludeman Dr., Silver Creek, NY. A private family graveside service will be observed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Kenmore, New York, where he will be laid to rest next to his son, John, and wife, Joyce. The family kindly suggests memorial contributions in John's memory be made to the Boy's and Girls' Club of the North Town, www.bgcnt.org. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hole-Parker Funeral Chapel, 160 Central Ave. Silver Creek, NY. Please share online condolences and remembrances at www.holeparkerfc.com. Published by Buffalo News on Mar. 17, 2024. | VONA, Dr John R Jr (I217503)
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| 31740 | VOSS - John M. July 23, 2022, of Williamsville, NY. Beloved Husband of the late Theresa M. (nee Pietrzak); adored stepfather of Nancy (Gregory) Fabbiano; cherished step-grandfather of four; caring step-great-grandfather of six; loving brother of Mary Jane (John) Regester and the late Edward (late Ruth) Voss; dear uncle of Terri (Michael) Rizzone; also survived by many additional nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. John was a proud veteran of the US Navy. Family will be present on Wednesday, 10 AM to 12 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1671 Maple Road, where a Funeral Service will be held at 12 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in John's name to the - https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org | VOSS, John M (I107697)
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| 31741 | VOSS - Theresa M. (nee Pietrzak) "Terry" February 6, 2013, beloved wife of John M. Voss; stepmother of Robert and Paul (Priscilla) Zagorski and Nancy (Gregory) Fabbiano; grandmother of Kristen Fabbiano, Jennifer (Alan) DeWispelaere, Rebecca and Laura Fabbiano; sister of the late Joseph (Mary), Alfred (Grace) Pietrzak, Regina (Henry) Mankowski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present Sunday 2-6 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1671 Maple Rd. Please assemble for a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. Gregory the Great Church Monday at 9 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Theresa's name to the Erie County SPCA. Online condolences may be offered at denglerrobertspernafuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News from February 9 to February 10, 2013 | PIETRZAK, Theresa M (I107698)
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| 31742 | W. E . Milleville, Wheatfield, Dies William E Milleville, a lifelong resident of the Town of Wheatfield, died today (May 22, 1961) at Mt. St. Mary's Hospita1 after a month's illness. Mr. Milleville, who resided at 2808 Niagara Falls Blvd., was employed for 30 years at the Milleville Dairy. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Hilda Milleville; three sons, Kent, Dennis and Dean Milleville, all at home; two sisters, Mrs. Carl Geltz and Mrs. George Meyers, this city, and five brothers, Rudolph Milleville, this city; Herbert Milleville, North Tonawanda; Theodore, Edward and Phillip Milleville, Town of Wheatfield. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the home and at St. James Church, Bergholtz, at times to be announced. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery | MILLEVILLE, William Edward (I52106)
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| 31743 | W. F. Kroening Had Resided In Same House in Wheatfield 80 Years. NORTH TONAWANDA - William F. Kroening; 80 years old died yesterday afternoon at his home in the Shawnee road, town of Wheatfield, where he had resided all his life. He was a retired painter. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Minnie Kroening; two daughters, Mrs. William Redner, of Tonawanda, and Mrs. Edward Bugenhagen, of Wheatfield; a son, George W., of North Tonawanda, and a brother, August, of Wheatfield, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Last rites will be held Monday at 4 pm, at the home. The Rev. B. A. Hinners will officiate and interment will be in Shawnee cemetery. | KROENING, William F (I80128)
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| 31744 | W. Lincoln Smith, age 96, of Wilson, entered into rest on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Eastern Niagara Hospital in Newfane. Born February 12, 1913 in Cambria, he was the son of the late Warren and Elizabeth (nee Fitzgerald) Smith.Lincoln was married to Ruth Myers November 11, 1939 at Our Lady of the Rosary R.C. Church in Wilson. Mrs. Smith died January 7, 1999. Lincoln had worked in the maintenance department at Wilson Central Schools, retiring in 1976 after 10 years. He had previously worked for Hill-Shardon Oil in Lockport delivering oil during the 50's and 60's. Lincoln was a charter member of the Wilson Conservation Club. He was a member of the Wilson Fire Company and their Fire Police, the Newfane Golden Agers and the Wilson Golden Agers. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and bowler. Lincoln enjoyed playing Euchre with his many friends.Lincoln is survived by his children, Karen (the late James) Welch of Wilson, Charolette (Robert) Hartis of Charlotte, NC, Lois Connor of Newfane and Wayne (Jeanne) Smith of Chandler, AZ. Brother of Wilfred (Helen) Smith of Sanborn and the late Gerald, Harold, Harvey, Leroy Smith and Winifred Fritton; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews also survive him.Family and friends are invited to attend visitation at the Kenneth H. Sherrie Funeral Home, 6139 East Avenue, Newfane on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held at the Kenneth H. Sherrie Funeral Home, 6139 East Avenue, Newfane, NY on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 11:00 AM, with the Rev. Wayne Jagow officiating. Interment will be in North Ridge Cemetery, Cambria, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the Wilson Fire Company.Please sign guest register at www.sherriefuneralhome.com. Published in the Greater Niagara Newspapers on 1/31/2010 | SMITH, W Lincoln (I73614)
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| 31745 | W. Roger Wendt, 97, passed away surrounded by his children, Sunday, January 29, 2023. Born in Pekin, NY on November 8, 1925, he was a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Sanborn, NY. He retired as a pipefitter from Harrison Radiator, Lockport, NY in 1988. He and his predeceased wife, Betty Fay (Lymburner) lived primarily in central Florida in a home on Oakwood Golf Course, Lake Wales. He was an avid golfer, gardener, enjoyed investing and was a loyal fan of the Buffalo Bills and Orlando Magic. He is survived by his five children: Linda J. Miller (Thomas) of Williamsburg, VA, Douglas R. Wendt (Debra) of Pendleton, NY, Nadine A. Stom (Glenn)of Indian Lake Estates, FL, Gregg D. Wendt (Susan) of Sanborn, NY, Rodney J. Wendt (Karen) of North Tonawanda, NY; 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He is loved, was loved and will always be loved by family and friends as we celebrate his life. We should follow his example and enjoy life as he did, one day at a time. Memorial services will be held at a later date. | WENDT, Walter Roger (I57592)
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| 31746 | WACTAWSKI - Elizabeth “Betty”(nee Ramsay) Age 90 of North Tonawanda, passed away at Buffalo General Hospital on September 19, 2020 after a brief illness. She lived an active and independent life. Born in North Tonawanda to William “Pop” and Mildred (nee Zimmerman) Ramsay, she was the youngest of five children. Predeceased by her loving husband and High School sweetheart, John Wactawski who died in 2008. Beloved “mum” of daughters Barbara Julien (Steven Drimmer), Dr. Jean (Dr. Karl Wende) Wactawski-Wende and Gail (John) Tylec, proud and adoring grandmother of Aidan, Austin and Jordan Tylec, Alexandra and Marilyn Wende, sister of Charles (Dianne) Ramsay and sister in law of Antoinette “Toni” (late Joseph) Midzinski, sister of the late William (late Geraldine) Ramsay, Mary (late Kenneth) Hering and Vera (late James) Oldenburg. Also survived by numerous close and loving nieces and nephews and many lifelong and devoted friends. Betty enjoyed glorious Summers for over 70 years at Long Beach, Canada with friends and family. She was a 75 year member of North Presbyterian Church in North Tonawanda. She was also a dedicated 25 year participant in the Women’s Health Initiative study and an avid scrabble enthusiast, volunteer and traveler. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in memory of Betty may be made to North Presbyterian Church, 168 Payne Ave., North Tonawanda, NY 14120. Condolences may be shared at www.ROTHFUNERAL.com. | RAMSAY, Elizabeth (I185836)
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| 31747 | WAGNER Gottlieb Wagner passed away at his home in Wolcottsville on January 2. 1946. He is survived by his wife Mary and 2 daughters, Mrs. Carl Harch and Mrs. Elmer Raduns, 2 sons Fred and Walter Wagner all of Wolcottsville, 1 step daughter, Mrs. Leonard Raduns of Gasport. 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Saturday January 5, 1046 at 2 o'clock at his late home and at 2:30 from St. Michaels Lutheran church, with the Rev. Fredrick Schleef officiating. Burial win be in St. Michaels cemetery. | WAGNER, Gottlieb Heinrich Carl (I82782)
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| 31748 | WALCK - Agnes V. NF Gazette 4/24/2006 WHEATFIELD - Agnes V. Walck, of Wheatfield, died Friday in Elderwood Health Care Center at CrestWood. She was 95. Born Agnes Pfohl in the Town of Wheatfield, she attended local schools. She was a devoted homemaker and a lifelong, active member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday school for many years and was a member of the Women of the Church. She also was a member of the Sanbornite Senior Citizens and enjoyed many trips with the group. Her husband of 52 years, Theodore J., died in 1983. Survivors include a daughter, Gloria Hildebrandt of Sanborn; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. Services will be at 11 A.M. today in St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Walmore Road. Interment will be in the church cemetery. | PFOHL, Agnes Veronica (I48406)
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| 31749 | Walck - at home, 4727 Lockport Road, Hannah A. Walck. Sunday, Sept. 29, 1963. Mother of Edwin D. Walck, of Lockport, N.Y., Theodore J. Walck, of Niagara Falls, N.Y. Sister of Phillip Pfohl of Sanborn, N.Y. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at St. Peters Lutheran Church, Walmore Rd. with the Rev. Jerould E. Scheck and the Rev. Alfred Walck officiating. Interment in St. James Cemetery, Bergholtz, N.Y. Friends may call at the Pike & Jones Funeral Home Inc.. 5893 Hoover Rd., Sanborn, N.Y. The family will be present from 7-9 p.m. Monday and 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. -- SANBORN - Hannah A. Walck, 91 of 4727 Lockport Road, Lockport, died Sunday (Sept. 29, 1968) at her home. She was a native of the Town of Wheatfield and had resided with sons in the Sanborn-Cambria area all of her life. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Walmore Road. Survivors include her two sons, Edwin D. Walck of Lockport, and Theodore J. Walck of Niagara Falls; a brother Philip Pfohl of Sanborn, and seven grandchildren and .10 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services; will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Gerald E. Scheck and the Rev. Alfred Walck, officiating. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Bergholtz. Friends may call at the Pike and Jones Funeral Home, Hoover Road, Sanborn, after 7 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. | PFUHL, Hannah Albertine (I48156)
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| 31750 | WALCK - Darlene, realty agent secretary NF Gazette 9/18/2006 TOWN OF NIAGARA - Darlene M. Walck, a former real estate agent and secretary, died Saturday in her Town of Niagara home. She was 70. Born Darlene M. Taylor in Niagara Falls, she graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1953. She then earned her real estate agent's license and worked for 10 years at Realty USA and Polin Real Estate. She also worked as a secretary at Voyager for five years, at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston for 10 years and at Staff Builders for 15 years. Mrs. Walck was a longtime member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wheatfield, where she was a former treasurer. She enjoyed cooking and canning and was a Sabres hockey fan. Her husband of 48 years, Roger A., died in 2002. Survivors include two sons, Brian R. and Bruce M., and a daughter, Cindy Y. Engle. Services will be at 11 A.M. Wednesday in St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6168 Walmore Road, Wheatfield. -- Buffalo News, The (NY) - September 18, 2006 Darlene M. Walck, a former real estate agent and secretary, died Saturday in her Town of Niagara home. She was 70. Born Darlene M. Taylor in Niagara Falls, she graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1953. She then earned her real estate agent's license and worked for 10 years at Realty USA and Polin Real Estate. She also worked as a secretary at Voyager for five years, at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston for 10 years and at Staff Builders for 15 years. Mrs. Walck was a longtime member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wheatfield, where she was a former treasurer. She enjoyed cooking and canning and was a Sabres hockey fan. Her husband of 48 years, Roger A., died in 2002. Survivors include two sons, Brian R. and Bruce M., and a daughter, Cindy Y. Engl. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6168 Walmore Road, Wheatfield. | TAYLOR, Darlene Marilyn (I54181)
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