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| 32201 | Winifred R. Werth (Manth) passed away peacefully on January 2, 2017 at the age of 95, in Lockport, N.Y. Mrs. Werth was a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda and a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church. Winnie as she was lovingly known by family and friends, was born in North Tonawanda to Edward C. and Wilhelmina (Minnie) Manth, nee Proefrock, on April 11, 1921. She started her career as a billing clerk for Wurlitzer and National Grinding Wheel. Her soon to be husband also worked for NGW. She married the love of her life Erwin H. Werth on July 3, 1941, five months after he proposed on Valentine's Day. After Erwin's death in 1981, Winnie became a Foster Grandparent at Meadow Elementary School. She enjoyed working with the students and teachers; it gave her purpose. She retired after 20 plus years of service. Winnie also enjoyed sewing and baking. We will miss her contagious smile, sense of humor, generous heart, soft hands and her homemade Kris Kringle cookies and fruit cake. She is survived by her daughter Carol A. Werth Poppe (Daniel), son Gary E. Werth (Carol J.), grandchildren: Michelle Hasch (Neal), Kelley Coons (Randy), David Werth (Wendy) and Marc Werth (Rebecca). Step-grandchildren Victor Moore (Amanda), Terry Wolfe, and the late Diana Harris. She is survived by 15 great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Burton, Gerald and Roger. Viewing will be at Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver Street, N. Tonawanda on Sunday from 3-6 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 9, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver St. N. Tonawanda, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church. Guest register available at frettholdfuneralhome.com | MANTH, Winifred R (I94819)
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| 32202 | Winifred W. Walton , 96 of Youngstown, NY, called home to God on May 27, 2019, was born in Niagara Falls, the eldest daughter of Edwin J. and Mabel (Goerss) Wendt on July 10, 1922. She attended local schools and graduated from LaSalle Senior High School in 1940. She was awarded a scholarship to Syracuse University where she earned a degree in Interior Design. She married Sidney G. Walton, her high school sweetheart in 1944, and they raised their family in Niagara Falls, Lewiston, Orchard Park and Youngstown. As her children grew, she studied at Buffalo State Teachers College, earning a degree in Art Education and subsequently taught art at Lewiston-Porter Central School District for eighteen years. She volunteered her keyboard skills as a substitute organist at several Lutheran Churches where she has membership over the years. She was also active in local garden clubs, an extension of her love of color and design. She undertook the learning of loom weaving and was for many years a member of weaving clubs locally and in Queenston, Ontario. Predeceased in 2014 by her beloved husband after 70 years of marriage, she remains the dearly loved mother of Judith (James) Condino, Robbie (Larry) Krizan, Bradley (Debbie) Walton, Tim (Kelly) Walton and Sidney Jr. “Skip” (Gayle) Walton. She leaves behind 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She was also predeceased by her sisters Merilyn Jove and Virginia McKenzie. She was 96. NO PRIOR VISITATION. Funeral services will be held on FRIDAY ( MAY 31) at 12 Noon at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah 915 Oneida St. Lewiston, NY 14092 with Rev. Thomas Mason officiating, burial will follow in Oakland Rural Cemetery Youngstown, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lewiston Fire Dept. #1 Ambulance Fund PO Box 748 Lewiston, NY 14092 or HART Interfaith. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online condolences. | WENDT, Winifred G (I57579)
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| 32203 | Winnes Walter F., age 90 of Minneapolis, was called home to be with the Lord on November 19. He is survived by beloved wife of 57 years, Martha. Loving father of children, Larry (Janice) Winnes, Mary Ann (John) Ashmead, David (Jan) Winnes, and Donald (Lynnae) Winnes. Loving grandfather to 17 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He will be remembered for his godly life, his warm personality, his love for God's creation, and his beautiful bass voice. Service 11:00 Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 5212-41st Ave. S, Minneapolis. Visitation 5-8 pm Monday at Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel, 6527 Portland Ave. S., Richfield, and one hour prior to service at church. Interment at Ft. Snelling. Memorials may be directed to World Mission Prayer League or Trinity Lutheran Missions Fund. Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 www.morrisnilsen.com. | WINNES, Walter F (I48761)
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| 32204 | Winslow - Sylvia I. Winslow (nee Lindke) of 307 Washburn St., died suddenly Monday (May 5, 1969) at the Lockport Memorial Hospital. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. James Fligger, Lockport; her mother, Mrs. Anna Lindke, Wolcottsville; also four step-grandchildren, one sister Mrs. Lillian Ziegler, Akron, N.Y., several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Gaul Funeral Home Inc., 263 East Ave., where the funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. | LINDKE, Sylvia I (I160796)
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| 32205 | Winston R. Prudom, age 77 of Middleport, died April 14, 2018 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital following a long illness. He was born December 17, 1940 in Medina to Herbert and Gladys (Haseley) Prudom and had lived in this area all of his life. Winston was a graduate of Royalton Hartland Central School, and had worked as a Union Steward at Nabisco in Lockport until they closed. Following that, he became a teacher at the Albion Correctional Facility where he taught building maintenance until his retirement. He loved farming and had a great love for ALL his animals.Mr. Prudom was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Linda (William) Wilson. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Beth (Justin Deemer) Prudom of Tonawanda; his brother, Dr. Albert (Amy) Prudom of WI; his sister, Lori (Dale) Haseley of Middleport; his granddaughter, Alesia; as well as several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. The family will receive friends at the Bates, Wallace and Heath Funeral Home, 38 State Street, Middleport, Thursday from 3-5 PM where his funeral service will be held immediately following visitation. Private interment will be held in Hartland Cemetery. To share a special memory of Winston please visit bateswallace.com. | PRUDOM, Winston W R (I69443)
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| 32206 | WINTER. William F. Winter died at his home Saturday. April 20, 1929, age 70 years. Mourning his departure is his wife. Ernestine, three daughters. Mrs. Curtis Holstein of Buffalo, Mrs. Albert Graff of Medina and Mrs Henry Retzlaff of Lockport. one sister. Mrs Fred Klino of Waterport, two brothers. Charles and Christian of Middleport. The funeral will be held Tuesdav, April 23, at one o'clock from his residence, 103 Corinthian Sttreet, and two o'clock from St. Michaels church at Wolcottsville. Burial at St. Michael's cemetery. | WINTER, Wilhelm F (I213723)
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| 32207 | WINTERS - Minnie C., formerly of 16th Street, in Ransomville Senior Meadows, Monday, August 31, 1981. Wife of the late Robert H. Winters. Mother of Mrs. Leonard (Luella) Parsons and Mrs. Russell (Viola) Hewitt, both of this city; Grandmother of Jon. R. Parsons of Tampa, FL, Jerry L Parsons of Sacramento, Cal., and Robert R, Hewitt, of the Town of Amherst, 4 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:30a.m. from the LANE FUNERAL HOME INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, with the Rev. Douglas R. Behm officiating. Interment in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Calvary Lutheran Church, Sept l,2 | NEUMANN, Wilhelmine Carolina (I39212)
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| 32208 | With great sadness we announce the passing of Ruth L. Schwenkbeck, our loving and devoted mother, and friend to all whose lives she touched, on June 26, 2020. She was the beloved mother to Rahima (Sean Young) Schwenkbeck, Mohamed Aziz Islam, Sharifa (Christopher) Mang. Survived by her sibilings, John (Mary) Schwenkbeck, Nancy (Tom) Gills, Karl (Mickie) Schwenkbeck, Robert (Donna) Schwenkbeck; also by many other loving relatives and friends. She has lived a very full and adventurous life; but, most of all she loved her family and instilled in her children strong values, and a desire to make the world a better place. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts. She has graciously donated her body to University at Buffalo. The family is holding a private celebration of life in her honor. Donations to the American Civil Liberities Union or Niagara County SPCA are welcome in lieu of flowers for the family.Published on June 29, 2020 | SCHWENKBECK, Ruth Loretta (I6818)
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| 32209 | With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Peter Congi "Hawk", age 81, in Pompano Beach, FL, on Friday, October 22, 2021. Peter was born on November 21, 1939, in Niagara Falls, NY, to Lucy (Sarro, Congi) Domorat and Peter Congi (both deceased). Peter was a graduate of Trott High School and a proud member of Laborer's Local 91 for over 50 years. Peter (aka, The Hawk) was a champion card and pool player, winning many local and national tournaments, one-pocket being his favorite game. Peter enjoyed traveling, and was a great patron of the arts and music. He was always eager to share stories of the many people and places he visited, and the friends he made along the way. Peter had friends from many walks of life and was always warm and inclusive to all. He will also be remembered for his love of Italian food; he made his own pasta with homemade sauce and meatballs. Survived by his brother, Frank (Jane) Congi, Sr.; his nieces and nephews, Linda (William) Grace, Frank (Janine) Congi, Jr., Kim Congi (Dale Dibble), and Vincent Congi; great-nieces and great-nephews, Jaclyn, Adam, Lauren, and Mathew Grace, Joel, Zachary, and Christopher Congi, Elijah Congi; and great-great-nephew, Angelo Grace. A private service will be held in Niagara Falls, NY, at the convenience of the family. If desired, donations can be made in Peter's name to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116 (diabetes.org), or the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284 (heart.org), | CONGI, Peter (I212974)
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| 32210 | With much sadness, the family of Timothy L. Moriarty, Jr. announce hispeaceful passing on May 10, 2018, with Judy, his sister, by his side. He was75. Timothy (Tim) was a lifetime resident of the city he loved, Niagara Falls.He was born in Niagara Falls on May 2, 1943, a son of the late Timothy L.and Lillian (Phillips) Moriarty.He attended local schools and graduated from LaSalle Senior High School,Class of 1961. He then received his Bachelors Degree from the University ofBuffalo.He worked as a computer programmer at Bell Aircraft and then worked as atour bus operator for many years.Tim was known for his admiration of the falls and enjoyed his work, touringpeople from around the world. Over the years, Tim also enjoyed traveling toSeattle to visit his granddaughter, attending Canadian holidays with his sisterJudy's family, driving to Florida to spend winters with his brother Mike'sfamily and visits to Daytona Beach. He was known for his love of his family,for always lending a hand on home projects wherever he visited and neverarriving without a box of chocolates.Tim Moriarty is survived by his daughter Kara Anderson of Seattle,Washington, his cherished granddaughter Amelia Anderson and threesiblings: Judith (Eric) Jefferys of Ridgeway, Ontario, Richard (Beverly)Moriarty of Horseheads, NY and Michael (Michele) Moriarty of AltamontSprings, Florida and many loved nephews and nieces.A celebration of Tim's life will take place in August 2018. Details to follow. | MORIARTY, Timothy Luke (I77161)
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| 32211 | With sorrow and yet joy, we announce the passing into the arms of Jesus Warren (Bud) Ward on December 3, 2019. Bud was born Warren Francis Ward on March 26, 1926 to Roy L. Ward and Frances A. (Hannemann) Ward. Bud lived the majority of his life in Wilson, NY, where he owned and operated Ward Sales and Service Automotive Repair. Bud was also active in rifle training with the Wilson Conservation Club, was a member of the Lion's Club, and served with the Wilson Volunteer Fire Department for 35 years. With the fire department he served as Chief for eight years, instructed in fire training and as a civil defense instructor. He was active as well in scuba rescue and as scuba instructor. Bud served honorably as a WWII Navy Veteran, Firefighter Seaman First Class on numerous assignments, and on the USS Enterprise at Midway. He married Joan H. Hornsby in 1952, whom had preceded him in death. He was preceded also by two brothers, Wallace (Wally) Ward and Roger Ward. Bud has celebrated six children: James P.(Jim) Ward, Toni (Geering) Leffler, Randy C. Ward, Audre L. (Ward) Kimpton, Allison B. (Ward) Nungester and Timothy W. (Tim) Ward. He is survived by 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and his beloved dog, Buckeye. Bud was blessed with health and long life, remaining adventurously active until death at age 93. The public is invited to celebrate the life of Bud Ward during a Memorial Service set for Monday, December 9, 2019, from 6-8PM at the Wilson Volunteer Fire Company Hall. A reception after the service will be held at the fire hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wilson Volunteer Fire Company. | WARD, Warren Francis (I169296)
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| 32212 | WITKOP - Howard H , 71, of North Tonawanda, Friday (March 7, 1986) unexpectedly at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Mr. Witkop was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church and member of the A.A.L. of the church and a retired employee of the Riley Gear Co. Beloved husband of Frances E. (nee) Onofrio Witkop of North Tonawanda; father of Margaret LeCarney of Lockport, N Y.; grandfather of three grandchildren, and brother of Mildred Lorenz and Pear Moeller, both of North Tonawanda. Friends received by the family Saturday, 7 to 9 p.m and Sunday, 2-4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson St. North Tonawanda, where services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Norbert Folvaczny will officiate. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. | WITKOP, Howard H (I76788)
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| 32213 | WITKOP - Suddenly, December 11, 1971, Daniel L. Witkop 3215 Upper Mountain Rd. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin H. Witkop; brother of John and Gail Witkop, Mrs. Gerald (Linda) Beutel, Mrs. Leslie (Diane) Wiegand, all of Sanborn. Funeral services will beheld at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Albert H. Gaal officiating. Interment in St. Andrew Lutheran Cemetery. The family will be present at the Pike and Jones Funeral Home Inc., 5893 Hoover Rd., Sanborn, from 2-S and 7-9 p.m. Sunday and Monday. | WITKOP, Daniel L (I76811)
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| 32214 | Witkop, Peggy Jean View/Sign Guest Book (Barre) - Peggy Jean Witkop, age 52, of Johnny Cake Lane, died October 18, 2009, at her residence, following a short illness. She was born December 29, 1956 in Buffalo to Frank and Frances Otto and had lived in this area most of her life. Peggy was a graduate of Lyndonville High School and received her Bachelor's Degree from SUNY Fredonia in Music Education. Mrs. Witkop was a member of Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph's Church, and sang for many years in the Genesee Choral. Peggy loved animals and will be remembered as a person who showed and raised rabbits, as well as Cocker Spaniels and Labrador Retrievers. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Ronald; two sons, Kevin L. Witkop and Jason A. Witkop, both at home; a brother, Paul (Carole) Otto of Erie, PA; two sisters, Elaine (Anthony) Illos of Buffalo, Joan Miller of Leroy; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., 21 West Avenue, Albion, FRIDAY, October 23rd from 6-9 PM. Family and friends are invited to meet at Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph's Church for Peggy's Mass of Christian Burial SATURDAY 10:30 AM. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, 2520 Elisha Avenue, Zion, IL, 60099. Visit www.christophermitchell.com to sign an online guest book. Published in the Greater Niagara Newspapers on 10/18/2009 | OTTO, Peggy Jean (I68516)
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| 32215 | WITKOPF - Arthur L. Witkopf, 69, of North Tonawanda, Monday (December 6, 1982) In the Kenmore Mercy Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Witkopf was a lifelong resident of No. Tona., a Past Exulted Ruler of BPO Elks 860, member of the Gratwick Hose Company, the Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent Assoc, and the Foam blowers, a former employee of National Grinding Wheel with thirty-five years service, a member of Local 12419 United Steel Workers of America. He is survived by three sisters , Mrs. Mabel Bothwell of No. Tona., Mrs. Raymond (Viola) Regnet and Mrs. Becky Shingledecker, both of Tona . ; a brother, Glenwood Albert Witkopf of the Town of Wheatfield; many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. Monday from 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9. Services will be held at the funeral home Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., the Richard C. Luh will officiate. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery. | WITKOPF, Arthur Laverne (I61711)
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| 32216 | WITKOWSKI - Dorothy B. (nee Gabalski) Of North Tonawanda, Thursday, July 4, 2019, at the age of 94. Wife of the late Edward J. Witkowski; beloved mother of Barbara (Kevin Brick) Kloch, Ann (late Daniel) Thiebolt, Norbert (Lynda), Edward (Nancy), John (Gail), Donald (Dianne Coticchio), Susan (Jay) Wildt and Joanne (Brian) Fleming; Babcia to 24 grandchildren and super Babcia to 22 great-grandchildren; daughter of the late John and Barbara (nee Prelewicz) Gabalski; sister of the late Msgr. John R. Gabalski, Edmund (Adele), Eugene (Barbara) and Rita Heye; sister-in-law of Frances Witkowski; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was an active member of OLC Altar Society, Choir and Bereavement Committee; she was a charter member of TaPa Wingo Sorority; she enjoyed gardening, reading, bowling, crossword puzzles and playing cards with family. She faithfully attended all grandchildren and great-grandchildren activities and special events and remembered everyone's special occasion with a card. Family will be present to greet relatives and friends Sunday, July 7th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Saber Funeral Home, 549 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, (692-0271). Family and friends are asked to gather at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church (Oliver St.), for a mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated Monday at 9:30 AM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Felician Sisters for Senior Sisters, 600 Doat St., Buffalo, NY 14211. | GABALSKI, Dorothy B (I96597)
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| 32217 | WITMER - John T., WWII veteran engineer 6/30/2005 - Buffalo News John T. Witmer, a retired structural and aerospace engineer and Army Air Forces veteran of World War II, died Tuesday in his Alden home after a lengthy illness. He was 81. A Buffalo native, Mr. Witmer grew up in Williamsville and was a graduate of Williamsville High School. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he also was an instructor and head of the Structural Model Laboratory. During his career, he participated in more than 1,400 projects, including pollution control, harnessing tidal power, cooling systems for nuclear and coal-fired power generation plants, portable radar towers, as well as several bridges throughout Western New York and suspension bridges in Cuyahoga National Park in Ohio. As an aerospace engineer with Bell Aerosystems for many years, he designed spacecraft heat shields for re-entry, the precursors to systems used on space shuttles. He also worked for other engineering concerns and as a consultant, retiring in the mid-1990s. Mr. Witmer was a descendant of Tobias Witmer, a surveyor for the Holland Land County, during the early 19th century. During World War II, Mr. Witmer served in the Army Air Forces' 765th Bombardment Squadron in Italy as a bomb sight mechanic. He rose to the rank of corporal. Mr. Witmer was active in community affairs and served as chairman of the Village of Alden Planning Board for 27 years. He also was town engineer for five years. Mr. Witmer and his wife of 58 years, the former Marilyn "Lynn" Booth, were active members of Amherst Dance Club for 25 years and served on the board of directors for 12 years. They were also actively involved with the Edelweiss Ski Touring Club for 25 years, traveling extensively throughout the United States and abroad. Mr. Witmer's other interests included environmental conservation, ballroom dancing, cross-country skiing, gardening and bridge. He enjoyed corresponding on issues and current events with The Buffalo News and Alden Advertiser. Survivors besides his wife include three sons, John of Carlsbad, Calif., Michael of Pomona, Calif., and Christopher of Tokyo; three daughters, Pamela Mason of Glennville, Pa., Jennifer Norris of Alden and Danielle Garas of Clarence; a brother, Walter of East Aurora; 21 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. | WITMER, John Tobias (I14570)
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| 32218 | WITMER - Marilyn "Lynn" December 30, 2021, of Cheektowaga, NY, formerly of Alden, NY, at age 93 following a brief illness. Beloved wife of 57 years of the late John T. Witmer, Jr. Devoted mother of John T. III (Karen Litwack) of Carlsbad, CA; Pamela (Stuart) Mason of Glenville, PA; Michael G., of Claremont, CA; and Jennifer (Paul) Norris of Alden, NY. Predeceased by Christopher (Hiroko) of Tokyo, Japan, and Danielle (John) Garas of Clarence, NY. Loving grandmother of 21, great-grandmother of 19 and great-great-grandmother of one. Born Marilyn Booth, Lynn was a 1946 graduate of Amherst High School. After raising her six children, she earned a degree in dental hygiene (ECC, 1971) and a teaching certificate (SUNY Brockport, 1971), and a BS in health science education (UB, 1979). She became an instructor in the dental auxiliary training program at the UB School of Dental Medicine (1976-78) and a dental hygienist and assistant in the Children's Hospital Dental Clinic (1980-87). She was a dental hygienist with Barzman, Kazimov & Vieth for five years before retiring in 1993. Please see the full obituary at: www.jerfh.com A celebration of Lynn's life will be held in the spring. Donations in her memory may be made to Hospice Foundation, PO Box 590, Buffalo, NY 14240-0590. | BOOTH, Marilyn (I14571)
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| 32219 | Witmer - On Sept. 27, 1903, Loren T. Witmer, aged 34 years, met a very sad and sudden death caused by coming in contact with a surcharged electric line, causing instantaneous death. He was the son of Martin and Elizabeth Witmer, and great-grandson of John and Barbara Witmer. He leaves a widow, one daughter and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his untimely death. "In the midst of life we are in death." ALSO Niagara Gazette - 9/28/1903 Loren T. Witmer, a well known resident of t h e city was electrocuted a t his home No. 1307 Linwood Avenue early Sunday morning between the hours of 2 and 3 o'clock. . There was a cross on the incandescent circuit which caused tlie switch blocks to spark, and Mr. Witmer while searching for the trouble picked up a wire in the cellar and it is supposed that he received a shocK of 2,000 volts. Mrs. Witmer was aroused by the noise made by the electricity, there being a buzzing sound. She awakened her husband telling him there was something the matter with the electric light system. He arose from his bed and told his wife that he would go to the at- tic to throw off the switch. He returned In a minute and with his wife went to the cellar. It was dark and Mrs. Witmer left him s t a t i n g that she would go upstairs after a lamp. As she went up the stairs she heard a groan. "When she returned she found her husband lying on the cellar floor apparently dead. She called to h im and receiving no r e sponse she hastened upstairs and summoned Drs. W. H. Hodge and E. O. Mccarty. Upon the arrival of t h e physicians an examination was made and although it seemed hopeless an a t t e m p t was made to. rescusutate him by artificial respiration. The physicians worked over Witmer for an hour and then gave it up, the .man being beyond medical assistance. The exact manner in which Witmer met his. death will never be known. In the cellar beneath the stairs there was an Incandescent lamp suspended from a. hook. The Wire attached to the lamp was too long and a portion of it sagged in a loop touching the cellar floor. At the point of contact with the floor the insulation was burned from the wire leaving it bare. It is supposed that Witmer picked up the wire at the 'point of contact with t he floor and received . t h e full force or' the voltage of the wire with which the incandescent system was charged. He was thrown a distance of several feet from the point where he was .standing when he picked up t he wire. He grasped the wire with the left hand the physicians finding a charred burn on the wrist and also a burn on the instep where the charge of electricity left the body. Witmer was in his bare feet and the floor of the cellar being damp the circumstances could not have been more favorable for him to receive the full- voltage of t h e crossed wires. Coroner Slocum was called, made an examination of the wiring of t he house with Mr. McDonnell of the Buffalo & Niagara Fails Electric Light & Power Company. Everything was found as i t should be a n d a test of the wires made by Mr. McDonnell registered a voltage of 110 a s it should be. .Yes- terday afternoon the coroner wishing to be positive went to the Witmer house with a first-class electrician and made another examination. The wiring was pronounced to be perfect.- The only deduction left was that the incandescent system was crossed with a wire of higher voltage and this is t r u e as one ohe electric light circuits was clossed down for a short time early 'Sunday morning in order to locate a cross of the wires. Just how the electricity entered the house on the incandescent wire' is not explained. It is supposed that the switch was not thrown entirely off or if the disconnection had been made in a proper manner that the voltage was so high that the electricity leaped the Intervening space and made connection. Witmer was employed as a bookkeeper at the plant of the Carter-Grume and was 31 years old. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Witmer who formerly resided in this city but who now reside in Colorado. Besides his wife and child the deceased is survived by three sisters. At 2 o'clock Sunday morning Superintendent of the Fire Alarm M. J. Donohue was notified of trouble on the wire, the fire alarm having sounded several strokes. The pin on one of the cross arms of a pole at 18th and Niagara streets had pulled out allowing the the a l a rm wire to drop on a n arc wire. Word was at once sent to the power house and at 5: 45 o'clock circuit No. 4 was closed clown upon orders of Supt. Donohue he .believing it to be better to have the lamps on t h e circuit in darkness rather than to t a k e a chance, of someone being killed by a t t e m p t i ng to send in an a l a rm on circuit No. 2 of the fire alarm. In t he opinion of Supt. Donohue if a person attempted to send in an a l a rm from one of the boxes on No. 2 circuit with the electricity on the. No. 4 a r c circuit they would- have received a shock which would have caused death Superintendent Donohue had the system in working order and as soon as daylight arrived he went to work and pulled up the wire which crossed the arc system. Supt. Donohue is of t h e opinion that one of t h e Wires of the No. 4 a r c s y s t em was crossed with the incandescent- system and caused Witmer's death. He is positive t h a t death was not the result of the crossing of the a r c circuit with t he fire alarm wire at the corner of Niagara avenue and 18th street where the trouble was located at daylight. The only damage caused the fire a l a rm system by the cross was t he burning out of a pair of magnet rolls in box No. 23 and the burning of a shunt in box No. 27. | WITMER, Loren T (I12368)
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| 32220 | WITMER - Walter Age 94 of East Aurora, NY; October 23, 2021. Beloved husband for 60 years of the late Eugenia (Porter) Witmer; loving father of David Witmer, of East Aurora, NY and Lisa (Witmer) Brown of Pagosa Springs, CO; grandfather of five and great-grandfather of seven. He served in WWII. Walter worked as an art director at American Optical. He was an accomplished artist who won many awards for his art. He volunteered for many years at The Boy Scouts of America, Beaver Meadows and Tift Farms. A celebration of life will be held at a future date. Online Condolences at: www.COMFORTFUNERALHOME.com | WITMER, Walter M (I14591)
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| 32221 | Witmer, --- John J., son of the late John L. and Lydia Witmer, was born near Columbiana, OH, Feb. 1, 1867; departed this life Dec. 16, 1952, after 10 days' illness caused by a stroke; aged 85 y. 10 m. 15 d. He lived his entire life in this community. On Dec. 22, 1892, he was united in marriage to Fannie Martin, who preceded him in death in 1936. Soon after marriage they united with the Mennonite Church and remained faithful until death. Surviving are 5 children (Phares, Dayton, Va.; Emma at home; Merle, Columbiana, OH; Iva-Mrs. Charles Vanpelt, Columbiana, OH; and Nettie, at home), 26 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Daniel C., Columbiana, OH), and one sister (Susanna-Mrs. Harvey Horst, Goshen, Ind.). One daughter (Mary), 2 brothers, and 2 sisters preceded him in death. In 1916 he was ordained to the office of deacon, on the same day that his brother was ordained to the ministry. Funeral services were held at Pleasant View Mennonite Church, Dec. 18, conducted by I. B. Snyder, David Weaver, Sam Martin, and Banks Horning. | WITMER, John J (I21889)
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| 32222 | Witmer, Isaac B., son of Samuel and Polly (Bixler) Witmer, was born near Wakarusa, Ind., May 14, 1865; passed away at the Salem, OH, City Hospital, April 6, 1958; aged 92 y. 10 m. 23 d. On Dec. 22, 1888, he was united in marriage to Mamie Zeigler, of Columbiana, OH, who preceded him in death in 1931. Surviving are one son (Paul), with whom he made his home for the past 27 years, one sister (Mrs. Lucretia Weldy, Wakarusa, Ind.), 7 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were a son (Walter) and a daughter (Mary) who died two days apart in 1896; and a daughter (Edith Ziegler) who passed away in 1936. He was a lifelong member of the Mennonite Church, moving to the Columbiana, OH, community from Indiana in 1894. He was very active in church work, serving as Sunday-school superintendent and song leader for many years. In 1909 he was ordained to the office of deacon at the Leetonia, OH, Church. In 1914 he was ordained as a minister of the same church, in which capacity he faithfully served until his retirement in 1950. He also spent much time ministering to the Britton Run congregation near Corry, Pa., soon after its founding and was much interested in the work there. Funeral services were in charge of S. A. Yoder, O. N. Johns, and John Paul Oyer. | WITMER, Isaac B (I26514)
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| 32223 | Witmer, Robert Russell 88, of North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY, October 16, 2003, beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Bennett) Witmer of Grand Island, Erie County, NY; loving father of David Witmer of Youngstown, NY and Mark Witmer of Geneva, NY; brother of Lois Killian of Akron, Erie County, NY. Interment Services will be held in Elmlawn Cemetery Saturday at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. Mr. Witmer was an WW-II U.S. Army veteran, a retiree from the Corps of Engineers, where he worked on the St. Lawrence Seaway Project and the stopping of the American Falls. Arrangements by BRUNNER FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 10/17/2003. | WITMER, Robert Russell (I12320)
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| 32224 | Witmer. - Bro. Michael Witmer, son of Christian Witmer, was born in Lancaster, Pa., May 11, 1831. At the age of three he moved with his parents to Mahoning County, OH. He was married to Lovina Miller Oct. 15, 1845. She died six years ago. They had 6 children, the following living: B. F., John A., Henry C., Mary A. Steckle and Charles. Besides the children there are 31 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He died at the home of his son Charles of Goshen, Ind., aged 84 y. 1 m. 9 d. He was a member of the Mennonite Church for a number of years and died having a firm trust in his Savior. Funeral at the Olive Church conducted by the brethren, J. S. Hartzler and D. A. Yoder. | WITMER, Michael (I26503)
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| 32225 | Witmer.-Samuel Witmer was born in Lancaster County, Pa., Nov. 4, 1828; died near Wakarusa, Ind., Aug. 16, 1914; aged 85 y. 8 m. 12 d. At the age of six years he came with his parents to Mahoning County, O., where in 1854 he was united in marriage with Mary Bixler. In 1865 he with his family moved to Elkhart County, Ind., and for 46 years lived on the farm where he died. Nearly three weeks before his death he was taken with symptoms of pneumonia, and gradually failed until he was summoned from on high to his eternal home. He was the father of 3 sons and 3 daughters; 2 sons died in infancy. He leaves to mourn his death his aged companion, 2 sons, John of Elkhart County, Ind., and Isaac of Leetonia, O., and 3 daughters, Mary at home, Susan, wife of Eli Wenger, and Lucretia, wife of George Weldy; also 1 brother, 1 sister, and 10 grandchildren. He united with the Mennonite Church 65 years ago, and was a faithful, devoted brother, for whom we need not mourn as those who have no hope, but may rejoice in the blessed assurance that if we are faithful to the Master's calling, we shall meet him with those who have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. He was buried Aug. 18, in Olive Cemetery, where a large concourse of people were assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to his memory. Appropriate services were conducted in the Olive Mennonite Church by John F. Funk and Silas Weldy from the text, Col. 3:1-4. The Lord comfort the sorrowing hearts. | WITMER, Samuel (I26502)
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| 32226 | WITMER.-THE FIRST DEATH OF THE HOUSEHOLD. Written on the death of Esther Witmer, who died Jan. 10th, 1834, aged 19 years, 10 months and 20 days. Oh! many a mournful year hath flown, Since first amid our family band Death came and stole our lovliest one, And bore her to the spirit land Yet shrined with many a sweet, sad thought, That loved one's mem'ry lingers still; For oh! she left a void that nought But mournful thoughts could fill. Years have passed by, I said, and yet, It only seems the other day; Since round her dying bed we met With breaking hearts to weep and pray; Her gentle soul, we strove to think Would linger yet 'mid earthly flowers; Even when 'twas trembling at the brink Of the better world than ours. Yes, there e'en when all hope had flown, We wept away each lingering hour, Until the shades of Death came down And closed at length the closing flower; And yet it seemed like sin to grieve For one so patient and resigned, For, if she mourned 'twas but to leave Such breaking hearts behind. She died! yet death could scarcely chill, Her smiling beauties, though she lay With cold, extended limbs, and still Her face looked fairer than the day; Those eyes, once elegant with bliss, Now closed as soft as closing flowers- Oh! few could bear a sight like this, But such a sight like this was ours. How slowly wore that long, long day, Like spirits in some haunted place; We'd sit and sigh-then steal away To look once more on that pale face; We could not think her soul had passed The awful bounds of mortal strife, That that warm heart was cold at last That loved us more than life. And when the funeral-rite was said, They bore her from our happy home, And left her with the silent dead A pale-faced tenant of the tomb. We reared no marble* midst the flowers, Above her grave--to mark the spot; Yet many a heart, as fond as ours Still holds her unforgot. Months passed, yet still our sorrow gushed; The free glad laugh no more was heard; And many a little voice was hushed, That used to warble like a bird. And though at times we strove to smile Serenely for each other's sake, And wept in secret all the while As if our hearts would break. Yet why should death be linked with fear, A single breath-a low drawn sigh Can break the ties that bind us here, And waft the spirit to the sky. Such was her end-a calm release- No clinging to this mortal clod; She closed her eyes and stood in peace Before a smiling God. Suspension Bridge. ----- E. Witmer. *Since, a tombstone has been erected | WITMER, Esther N (I10201)
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| 32227 | Witnesses - William Regenhardt and Florence M Batt | Family: DAUL, Laurence George / REGENHARDT, Emilia C (F4519)
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| 32228 | WITT - John A., Jr. Age 57 of North Tonawanda, May 26, 2023 in Niagara Hospice House after a brief illness. John was an avid baseball fan and NASCAR fan. Beloved son of Dorothy (nee Weinheimer) Witt and the late John A. Witt Sr. Father of Ashley McKenzie, Jessica Wainwright, Andrew Witt, and Jenna Witt. Companion of Jeanette Sirgey-Witt. Step-father of Amber Krieger. Family and friends will be received from 10:00 am - 11:00 am on Saturday, June 3rd at the Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home beginning at 11:00 AM. If so desired memorials may be made to NiagaraHospice.org. Condolences may be shared at FrettholdFuneralHome.com | WITT, Ashley (I221828)
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| 32229 | Wm. Gombert, Former Prominent N. Tonawandan, Died in LaSalle William Gombert, 88 years old, a former North Tonawanda business man and a prominent figure in the public life of this city many years ago, died at his home in the LaSalle section of Niagara Falls yesterday. With the late James S. Thompson he erected one of the largest planning mills in the Tonawandas. Under the firm name of Gombert and Thompson the industry was operated until he sold out his interest. The firm of Thompson, Hubman and Fisher was then organized to take over the operation of the mill. Mr. Gombert also engaged in the coal business following his withdrawal from the lumber industry in 1892. He gave up the coal business in 1904 and went to LaSalle to reside, engaging in the real estate business on an extensive scale. Village President in 1883 Mr. Gombert was president of North Tonawanda in 1883. At that time the municipality was still a village. He also served for 25 years as a member of the Board of Public Works in this city. He was a charter member of the Columbia Hook and Ladder company. He was also one of the organizers of the St. Matthew's Lutheran church on Wheatfield street. After taking up his residence in LaSalle he became one of the leaders in the establishment of the Zion Lutheran church there. Mr. Gombert was born in Germany. He came to America at the age of seven and settled in Bergholz. In 1861 he went to Lockport to learn the carpenter trade. Eight years later he married Carolina Werth and took up his residence in Tonawanda. He later removed to North Tonawanda and became a member of the firm of Gombert and Thompson. Funeral Monday Surviving are a wife; six sons, Henry, North Tonawanda, Herman, Daytona Beach, Edward, George, Walter and Christian, Niagara Falls; three daughters, Mrs. Fred Goerss, Medina, Mrs. John Nussbaum, Niagara Falls, and Mrs. Benjamin Jagow, Bergholz; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at the late residence, 722 Cayuga drive, at 1:30 o'clock and half an hour later at the Zion church. Rev. G. F. Hoyer will officiate. Burial will be in Sweeney cemetery. - Niagara Falls Gazette WILLIAM GOMBERT IS DEAD AT FALLS HOME AT AGE OF 88 YEARS Former President of North Tonawanda Was One of County's Oldest Residents William Gombert, former president of the village of North Tonawanda and one of the oldest residents of Niagara county, died at the family home, 722 Cayuga. drive, at 3 o'clock this morning, following a short illness. He was 88 years old. A native of Germany, Mr. Gombert came to America with his parents when he was but seven years old. The family settled in Bergholtz and Mr. Gombert lived there until 1861, when he went to Lockport to learn the carpenter trade. In 1869 he married Carolina Wert (sic) and moved to Tonawanda. A short time later he moved to North Tonawanda and entered into a partnership with James S. Thompson. The company, known as Gombert and Thompson, built one of the largest planing mills in the Tonawanda's. Later Mr. Gombert sold out his interest in the firm, which them became the Thompson, Hubman and Fisher company. In 1892 he entered the coal business, which he conducted until 1904. In that year he moved to the former village of LaSalle, where he conduced a real estate business until his retirement several years ago. Mr. Gombert was elected president of the village of North Tonawanda in 1883. He later served as city treasurer and held many other important municipal offices. He served for 25 years as a member of the village board of public works. He was one of the organizers at the St. Matthew Lutheran church, of North Tonawanda, and the Zion Lutheran church, of the LaSalle section. He was the third last surviving member of the first fire company organized in North Tonawanda, the Columbia Hook and Ladder company, which was formed nearly 60 years ago. Mr. Gombert is survived by his wife, Mrs. Carolina (sic) Gombert; six sons, Henry, of North Tonawanda; Herman of Daytona Beach, Fla., and Edward George, Walter and Christian, of this city. and three daughters, Mrs. Fred Goerss, of Medina, Mrs. Benjamin Jagow, of Bergoltz (sic), and Mrs. John Nussbaum, of this city. Twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held at the family home at 1:30 p. m. Monday and at the Zion Lutheran church at 2 p. m., with the Rev. G. F. Hoyer officiating. Burial will be in Sweeney's cemetery, North Tonawanda. | GOMBERT, William Friedrich (I56870)
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| 32230 | WOLANSKE - Donald W. NF Gazette 8/12/2006 WHEATFIELD - Donald W. Wolanske, who worked at a Niagara Falls manufacturing company, died Thursday at home after a lengthy illness. He was 61. A Wheatfield native, he was a graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield High School. Mr. Wolanske worked at Pyron Corp. in Niagara Falls for many years. Survivors include his wife, the former Janet Strandt; two daughters, Donna Robertson and Nicole Youngs; two sons, Robert and Steven; and a sister, Lois Haseley. Services will be held at 1 P.M. Tuesday in DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, Bergholz. | WOLANSKE, Donald W (I54303)
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| 32231 | Wolcott NY Lake Shore News - 5/4/1961 Mr. rind Mrs. Harvey Hosford of Grand Ave., Savannah, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with "open house" from 2 to 5 p.m.., Sunday. Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Pierson Tooker of Holley, . Miss- Luella Tooker and Harvey Hosford were married May 8, 1911, in Niagara Falls, Canada. A family friend, the Rev. David Moir, officiated. Attendants at the wedding were, Mrs. Molr and Milton Sinclair of St. Catherines, Ont. After a ten-day honeymoon hi the Catskllls, Mr. and Mrs. Hosford lived in Holley and other western towns. Mr. Hosford was employed by Ludington Construction Co. during the building of the Barge Canal. In 1915, the Hosfords moved to Savannah. They have two sons, Harvey E. of Seneca Falls and H. Elliott of Savannah; and three grandchildren. Mr. Hosford was a wellknown painter, until poor health made him give up t he trade. Until recently, he was employed by the state at Cayuga State Park. He has been in the hospital recently, but his wife enjoys good health and takes an active part in t he Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. Hosford Is a retired telephone operator. | Family: HOSFORD, Harvey / TOOKER, Luella E (F27419)
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| 32232 | Wolcottsville Man Is Fatally Injured While Sawing Wood Drawn Into Power Saw and Expires as Amputation Operation is Started MtDDLEPORT. Jan. 11- John Buehring, 40 years old, a lifelong and highly esteemed resident of Wolcottsville. died late yesterday in the Medina Memorial hospital, from injuries received earlier in the day while cutting wood in this village. Mr. Buehring, as told in the Gazette Owl edition yesterday, was operating a power driven buzz saw on the grounds of the Niagara Furniture company, in Kelly avenue. for Thomas Pullen. of this village. According to authorities he slipped and his clothing became entangled in the saw. He was drawn into it and his left leg so badly mangled that amputation was necessary. He died while the operation was being performed. Loss of blood, shock and numerous other cuts contributed to his death. Mr. Buehring was born and lived all his life in Wolcottsville and was an an active member of St. Michaels Lutheran church and its societies. He is survived by his wife. Mrs Irene Smith Buehring: one daughter, Ruth; his mother, Mrs. Mary Buehring, all of WolcottsvilJe, and a sister, Mrs. Gustave Lindke. of Royalton. Funeral services will be held from the family home in Wolcottsville on Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock and at 2 oclock at St Michaels Lutheran Church. The Reverend Frederick Schlees will oficiate. Interment in St Michaels cemetery. -- Lumber Worker, Injured by Heavy Saw, Succmbs MEDINA. Jan. 11 - Trapped on the carriage of a heavy lumber saw, John Buehring, 38, Middleport, was carried under the saw and fatally injured yesterday. Buehring died tonight a few hours after the accident. T. R. Pullen and Walter Mietz. Lumber workers witnessed the accident and said Buehring got in front of the carriage and was carried into the saw before he could reach a control lever a few inches beyond his fingertips or other workers could stop the machine. His left leg was nearly cut off and Medina hospital officials later reported it had to be amputated. | BUEHRING, John C (I143689)
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| 32233 | Wolcottsville Woman Dies WOLCOTTSVILLE - Mrs. Helen Mietz, 76, of 9267 Foot Road, Akron, wife of Andrew Mietz, died Friday (Jan. 16, 1970) at Lockport Memorial Hospital after suffering a broken hip six days ago. A resident of this community for the last six years, she was`born Jan. 24,. 1893 in Sanborn the daughter of Ferdinand and Augusta (Haseley) Lange.She was a member of the Wolcottsville Trinity Lutheran Church. Besides her husband she is survived bv one son, Wilfred Mietz of this community, three daughters, (Viola) Stahl; Wolcottsville; Mrs. Alvin (Florence) Fasaul of Medina; Mrs. Walter (Helen) Martin of Akron. Also surviving is one sister, Miss Alwinnie. Lange and one brother Alfred Lange, both of Niagara Falls, 13 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Wolcottsville Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. C. H. Reichert officiating. Burial will be in Trinity. Lutheran Church cemetery. | LANGE, Thekla Helene Elisabeth (I48264)
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| 32234 | WOLCOTTSVILLE, Feb. 23. Albert Retzlaff, 72 years oId, died yesterday afternoon at the home of daughter, Mrs. August Tryloff of this village. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the St, Michael's Lutheran church here with the Rev. Frederick Schleef, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial will be in Wolcottsvllle cemetery. Mr. Retzlaff has been a resident in this vicinity all his life and was one of the best known and most high respected citizens of Wolcottsville. Besides Mrs. Tryloff, he is survived by three other children, John, Edward, both of this place, Henry, of Lockport, 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren, four brothers and one sister. ------------ Lockport Union Sun Journal, Mar 5, 1927 Wolcottsville Folk Pay Last Respects To Albert Retzlaff Wolcottsville. March 5 - The funeral of Albert Retzlaff was held last Friday afternoon at St. Michael's church, Rev. Frederick Schleef officiating. The bearers were August Klienhans, John Tiefel, John C. Fink, John Meitz, Fred Wollenburg and Lebrecht Haseley. Mr. Retzlaff for many years conducted a grocery store beside working his farm. He had many friends in this locality. He was a resident of Wolcottsville for about forty-five years. His many friends were shocked to hear of his sudden death. | RETZLAFF, Albert A (I53582)
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| 32235 | Wolcottsvllle, Oct 10. - Mr. and Mrs Fred Stahl were called to Niagara Falls Thursday by the death of Mr. Stahl'a brother. Herman Stahl was the son of the late Martin Stahl. Herman Stahl left Wollcottsvllle 32 years ago where he held a position with the American Sales Co., until 3 months ago. when he was taken ill. He was 52 years of age and he leaves his wife, three sons, William, Howard and Walter, two brothers. Charlie Stahl of Pendleton Center, Fred Stahl of Wolcottsvllle and one sister, Mrs Fred Marshall of Lockport. | STAHL, Herman (I78752)
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| 32236 | Wolf - Landers, NF Gazette BERGHOLTZ - Miss Lee S. Wolf of 2773 East Falls St., Niagara Falls, became the bride of Seymour Landers Saturday (Sept. 21, 1968) in a double ring ceremony at St. James Lutheran Church, The Rev. Robert Lehman officiated at the 5 p,m. ceremony, The bride is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs, Elmer Wolf and the bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Emalie Landers, 340 South Second St., Lewiston, and the late Morton Landers. Given in marriage by her brother, Edwin Wolf, the bride wore a gown of rosepoint lace fashioned with a sabrina neckline, long pointcd sleeves, straight skirt and a tailored bow which held her attached train, Her bouffant veil was secured with a tiara of pearls and she carried a bouquet of white roses, Mrs, Francis Bish was her sister's matron of honor. She wore a gown of pale pink nylon with a chiffon over skirt. The sabrina neckline was accented with tiny embroidered rosebuds. A tiara secured her matching pink veil and she carried a basket of red roses, Calvin Landers, brother of the bridegroom, was best man and Chester Campbell and Hulbert Bullis were ushers, A dinner and evening reception were held at the Crown and Anchor Restaurant, Niagara Falls, Upon their return from a wedding trip to New Mexico and the Southern states, the couple will make their home in Niagara Falls. | Family: LANDERS, Seymour A / WOLF, Lena S (F21205)
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| 32237 | WOLF - Shirley R. (nee Woodruff) September 17, 2011, born in Tonawanda, NY, beloved wife of Lewis H. Wolf; dearest mother of Gary R. Wolf, Marcia C. Wolf, James M. Wolf and Ronald L. Wolf; dear grandmother of Cheryl Kelly and Sarah (Wolf) Stanton; great-grandmother of Lewis C. Stanton; dear sister of the late Sherman Woodruff. The family will be present to receive friends at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME, INC., 37 Adam St. at Seymour, Tonawanda on Tuesday from 4-8 PM where Funeral Services will immediately follow visitation at 8:15 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or Niagara Hospice House. Published in the Buffalo News from September 18 to September 19, 2011 | WOODRUFF, Shirley Ruth (I98046)
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| 32238 | WOMAN DIES ABOARD TRAIN Mrs. Louise Zimmerman Was Going to Michigan to Visit Sister DEATH CAME SUDDENLY Stricken in Buffalo and Expired Before Medical Aid Arrived - Heart Failure Is Given As the Cause - Body Will be Brought Home Today Mrs. Louise Zimmermann. fifty years old, of No. 819 East Robinson street. North Tonawanda. died on a New York Central passenger train just before the Exchange street station in Buffalo was reached at 7:30 o'clock last evening. The woman left North Tonawanda on the 7:09 train and was on her way to Unionville, Mich., to visit her sister, Mrs. Charles Riehman. Death was due to heart failure. Mrs. Zimmerman was accompanied by her son, Edward. She had been ill some time with heart troub!e and was stricken with more severe pain than usual as the train pulled into Buffalo. Several passengers lent their assistance in an attempt to revive the woman but she had expired. Death came suddenly. Mrs. Zimmerman hurried her arrangements for the trip to Michigan. This, together with the excitement, which the woman experienced over the thought,of visiting her sister, whom she had not seen for over thirty years, is believed to have been too much for her weakened heart to withstand. Medical Examiner Earl G. Danger had the body removed from the train to the morgue in Buffalo, whence it will be brought to the late home today. Mrs, Zimmerman is survived by four daughters. Miss Rosa Zimmerman, Mrs. Edward Kowsky, and Mrs. Albert Kowsky of North Tonawanda and Mrs. Adam Brietenbach of Shawnee, and five sons, William, John, Edward, Herman and Louis Zimmerman of the Tonawandas. The funeral will be held from the family home at 1:30 o'clock on Sunday afternoon and an hour later from the St. Peter's Church on Thompson street, the Rev. R. A. Salzwedel officiating. Burial will be made in the St. Peter's cemetery on the Boehmng Road. | GROSE, Louise Friederike (I59927)
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| 32239 | Woman Is Killed In Falls Blvd. A 60-year-old Town of Wheatfield woman became the victim Friday of Niagara County's first traffic fatality of the July 4 weekend. Mrs. Laura Pauline Alles, of 2293 Cayuga Drive, was killed at 9:56 p.m. when hit by a car while crossing Niagara Falls Boulevard a quarter of a mile east of Walmore Road. She was pronounced dead on arrival at Mount St. Mary's Hospital Dr. John Kinzly, Niagara County coroner, and Deputy Sheriff Ernest Longo investigated. Mrs. Alles was struck by a car driven by Thomas Kull, 39, of 1540 Arthur St., Niagara Falls, Ont. Alles' grandson, Kenneth Strassburg, 11, of 923 95th St., who was walking with her, escaped injury. Mr. Hull's car was westbound in Niagara Falls Boulevard. He was not charged. Deputy Longo said Kenneth told him he and his grandmother were waiting at the curb to cross when Mrs. Alles suddenly ran into the highway. Kenneth said he remained at the curb and shouted to his grandmother that a car was coming. Mrs. Alles was born in Colden Aug. 12, 1905. She was the widow of Henry Alles. She is survived by a son, John W. Alles, and a daughter, Mrs. Glenn. (Geraldine) Strassburg, both of Niagara Falls; two sister, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Smith Niagara Falls, and Mrs. Harold (Gladys) Croker, Orchard Park, and a brother, Clifford Allard, Orchard Park. Eight grandchildren also survive. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at St. James Lutheran Church, Bergholz. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery. Friends may call at the Otto Redanz Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today and 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. | ALLARD, Laura Pauline (I75581)
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| 32240 | Woman, 74, Succumbs SHAWNEE - Mrs. Minnie L. Bugenhagen, 74, of 4616 Lockport Rd.,'Town of Pendleton, died Saturday (May 30, 1964) in DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a month's illness. She was born Jan. 23, 1890, in Clarence Center, N.Y., the daughter of the late Fred and Minnie Ziemendorf Herbst, and lived in this area for 41 years. She is survived by her husband, Fred J. Bugenhagen; a daughter, Mrs. Everett Masters, Shawnee; two sons, Marvin, Shawnee, and Carlton, Lockport; a sister, Mrs. Sophia Wendler, Darien Center; a brother, Albert Herbst, Lockport, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be held at the Pike & Jones funeral home, Hoover Rd., Sanborn, 2 p. m. Monday. Rev. Kenneth H. Kolbe officiating. Burial will be in Clarence Center Cemetery. The family will be present at the funeral home from 2-3 p.m. and 7-9 p.m | HERBST, Wilhelmine (I80144)
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| 32241 | Woodland Cemetery, Kitchener, Ontario | BIEMAN, Jacob (I34596)
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| 32242 | WRIGHT Post-Standard, The (Syracuse, NY) - Monday, February 16, 2004 Alice M. Wright February 14, 2004. Alice M. Wright , 96, of Sherrill, NY, died Saturday. Survivors: two sons: Robert Wright of Sherrill and Richard Wright of Manchester, CT. Services: 5 p.m. Wednesday at Ironside Funeral Home Inc. Calling hours will be 3 to 5 p.m., prior to the service. | METCHER, Alice Wilhelmine Emelia (I59042)
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| 32243 | WRIGHTS CORNERS MOTHER, 2 TOTS KILLED IN CRASH 4 Others Hurt; Woman Was Returning From Accident Victim's Funeral LOCKPORT, Oct. 26 - A mother and her two small children were killed at 4 o'clock-yesterday afternoon in a two-car collision at Slayton Settlement and Orangeport roads, near Gasport. Four other persons were injured. The dead: Mrs. Rose Ann Baehr, 23, of Lockport-Olcott Rd., Wrights Corners. Jerry Baehr, 3-1/2, Roger Baehr, five weeks. The injured: Clarence Otto Baehr, 27, husband of the dead woman, severe head and internal injuries, condition critical. Paul Piatt, 17, of Appleton, multiple contusions, shock and perhaps internal injuries. Carolyn Thiel, 14, of Barker, jaw fracture, cuts and bruises. Patricia Meland, 15, of Barker, multiple abrasions, shock and possibly a hip fracture. Trapped Under Car Sheriffs deputies said all the injured were taken to Lockport City Hospital . They said Baehr was driving one auto, Platt the other. The meland and Thiel girls were riding with Platt Mrs. Baehr was killed instantly when she was thrown from her husband's auto and pinned beneath Piatt's car. The children, also thrown from the car, were rushed to City Hospital, but were pronounced dead on arrival there. The Baehrs were returning home from the funeral of John Leffler Jr., 12, of West Shelby, one of two boys who were burned to death last Thursday when an auto in which they were riding went out of control and down an embankment near Gasport. Yesterday's accident occurred less than a mile from the scene of Thursday's tragedy. Mrs. Baehr was a cousin of the Leffler boy. Mrs. Baehr's brother, Donald Weir of Newfane, said the Baehrs took their baby, Roger, to St. Michael's Church at Wolcottsville yesterday morning to be christened and went from there to the Leffler funeral. Mrs. Baehr lived at Wolcottsville until her marriage about seven years ago. "Saw Nothing Coming" Lester Meland of Barker, father of the Meland girl, said his daughter and the Thiel girl had lunch together at noon, then went for a ride with Piatt. All three are students at Barker Central School. Piatt told deputies he was driving south in Orangeport Road, and stopped at the intersection for a boulevard stop sign. "I looked both ways, but saw nothing coming," he said. When he started across Slayton Settlement Road Piatt said, the Baehr car "loomed up from the east," and struck the side of his auto. The careening autos knocked down a power pole, then crashed against a viaduct on the opposite side of the road. The Piatt car had to be raised by passersby before Mrs. Baehr's body could be extricated. Dr. Walter Albach, Newfane coroner, said he would await a complete report of the accident before issuing death certificates. Funeral plans for the three victims are being completed today. | WEIR, Rose Ann (I82537)
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| 32244 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | WITMER, Karyn E (I12409)
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| 32245 | WROBLEWSKI - Daniel Age 86, passed away at Niagara Hospice in Lockport, on Friday, November 30, 2018, at 2:38 PM, after battling stomach cancer. He was the son of late Felix and late Gladys (Wozniewski) Wroblewski. Dan was born on March 31, 1932 in Niagara Falls, NY. He was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and attended local schools. He is survived by his wife Zora (Greiner) (LaBelle) Wroblewski, and step-son David LaBelle. Dan was a very hard working and generous man, was very outgoing and he had a great sense of humor. His hobbies were working on cars, repairing household items, like furnaces and sinks and plumbing. He also was good at building items, like sheds and garages. Dan had nieces and nephews, Jeff Ripson, Pete and Michael Wroblewski and Michele (Wroblewski) Bowen and many more. He had many siblings. He had eight brothers and five sisters: Alfred (Rica) Wroblewski, late Ronald (Patricia) Wrobel, late Henry (late Helen) Wrobel, late Mathew (late Mary) Wroblewski, late Jim (Judy) Wroblewski, late Leo (Catherine) Wroblewski, late Richard (late Gloria) Wroblewski, late Walter (Josephine) Wroblewski, late Estelle (late Harry) Ripson, late Patricia (late John) LaMantia, Marie (Ronald) Tyran, late Jean (late James) Jeffords, Nancy (late Nick) Senkulic. Dan was inducted into the United States Armed Forces on October 17, 1952 and he was honorably discharged on July 16, 1954. He served in the Korean War, making him a Korean War Veteran. After he left the Army, he worked for the Niagara Falls Housing Authority as a maintenance mechanic. In 1959 he got married to (late) Louise Forcucci who he divorced in 1970. In 1960, he started work at Bell Aerospace as an oiler. He was laid off in 1970 and resumed work at Bell in 1976 to 1978 when they closed the place down. He also took a job working for Niagara County Buildings and Grounds, working at the county building in downtown Niagara Falls as a maintenance mechanic in 1977. So, he was working two jobs-one at the county building in the daytime and one in the afternoon at Bell Aerospace from 1977 to 1978. He worked for the county building until 1980. Also, in 1977 he joined the United States Army Reserves. In 1980, he joined the United States Army full time as an Army Supply Sergeant for the 277th Petroleum Company. He switched to 365th Medical Hospital unit in 1986 as an Army Supply Sergeant. Dan retired from the US Army in 1992. He did have a second marriage to Zora (Greiner) (Labelle) Wroblewski. He was with her from 1971 until his passing in 2018. He also had his step-son David LaBelle. The wake (calling hours) will be held at LANE FUNERAL HOME, 8622 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14304, (716-283-9660) on Sunday, December 9th from 2 to 6 PM. The funeral will be held on Monday, December 10th at 10 AM, starting at Lane Funeral Home. The burial will be at Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, 5871 Military Rd., Lewiston, NY (716-297-0811). From 12 to 3 PM that day there will be a luncheon held at Antonio's Banquet and Conference, located inside the Quality Inn Hotel, 7708 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls, NY (716-283-7444). | WROBLEWSKI, Daniel (I100283)
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| 32246 | Wrote book about the Skinner family called "Skinner Kinsmen" which I found at the Batavia library under Reference - #929.2 (in 2000 it was on the back wall of the reference section). No mention of the Wahl family that I could find in the book. | WALSH, Doris Seymour (I9171)
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| 32247 | WURL - Andrew D. June 1, 1964 - January 3, 2021. Passed away in the comfort of his own home surrounded by family, under the care of hospice. Welcomed into heaven by parents Donald and Carol Wurl; survived by his wife, Tracie (McCullough); children Ashley (Andrew) Knoell, Megan (Joe) Henderson, Clayton "Boots" Wurl; grandchildren Jayden, Kyler, Hunter, Maddyn, Rexton and Macey, who still believe he is a shark bite survivor; loving brother of Al (Kathy), Nick, and Chuck; son-in-law of Frank and Anne McCullough; brother-in-law of Terri, Frank and Moose (Lori). He will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and great friends. Andy was a member of American Legion post #1451 where he could be found making and serving his world-famous chowder, also a member of The Friendly Bobcats. Andy aka "Natty Daddy" was a fun, loving guy "chicks digged him, fish feared him." You could always find him in his man cave having a beer, watching the Bills play, listening to country music or working on his magic tricks. Captain Andy was a legend in the Outer Banks, fishing at all hours, rescuing sea turtles, and befriending everyone in his path. Andy's most proud achievement in life was marrying his wife Tracie, who supported him in all his glory during his heyday and lovingly supported him during their last days together. We will hold a Celebration of Life ceremony at a later date for his many friends and family. | WURL, Andrew Donald (I100583)
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| 32248 | WW I Vet Dies at 83 William J. Hoffmeister, 83, died Saturday (May 6, 1967) in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Buffalo, after a lengthy illness. He was a veteran of World War I. Mr. Hoffmeister was the brother of Mrs. Christine DeVantier of this city and Mrs. Ella Schroeder and Mrs. William Wrege Sr., both of North Tonawanda. In addition to the three sisters, Mr. Hoffmeister is survived by a brother, Frederick Hoffmeister of Jamaica, N.Y. The Rev. Robert Lehman of Bergholtz will conduct funeral services Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Road, in North Tonawanda. Burial will be in the cemetery of St. James Lutheran Church, where Mr. Hoffmeister was a member, in Bergholtz. | HOFFMEISTER, Wilhelm Johannes Heinrich (I55368)
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| 32249 | WWI Draft cards: Mackensen, Siegmund Johannes-1540 (M) Birth 23 Jun 1874 in Brant, Ontario Occupation School teacher; bet 1890 and 1908 in St Peter's Lutheran School, Walmore, NY (age 16) Emigration 1897 in Canada to NY (age 23) Census 1900 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY (age 26) Occupation farmer; 1918 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY (age 44) Census 1920 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY (age 46) Occupation School Teacher; bet 1920 and 1923 in St Peter's Lutheran School, Walmore, NY (age 46) Death 11 Jan 1962 in N.Tonawanda, Erie County, NY (age 87) Burial 13 Sep 2008 in White Chapel Memorial Park, Amherst, Erie County, NY (age 134) Marriage 12 Jul 1905 in St Peter's Lutheran Church, Walmore, NY (age 31) Helen Elisabeth Haseley Marriage Apr 1910 in N.Tonawanda, Erie County, NY (age 35) Lydia Haseley 11 January 1962 Tonawanda News S. J. Mackensen Is Dead at 87; Active in Church Sigmund J. Mackensen, 87, of Shawnee Road, North Tonawanda, a former elder, Sunday school teacher and choir director at St. Martin's Lutheran Church, died today in DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Mackensen had lived in the Martinsville area for 36 years and was employed at Thiele Feed and Coal Co. in North Tonawanda for many years, ending that association in December. He was born in Brandt, Ont. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Eugene Thiele and Mrs. Leonard Thiele, both of North Tonawanda; a son, Sigmund Mackensen Jr. of Machias, NY; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Elsie Denef of Lutzen, MN., and two brothers, William Mackensen of Yardley, Pa., and the Rev. Paul Mackensen of Baltimore, MD. Arrangements are being made by Brunner Funeral Home. -- NF Gazette Lumber City Feed Firm Worker Dies Sigmund J. Mackinsen, 87, of Shawnee Road, Town of Wheatfield, died today (Jan. 11, 1962) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Mr. Mackinsen was employed by the Thiel (sic) Coal and Feed Co. until he became ill four weeks ago. He was a member of St. Martin's Lutheran Church, the Adult Bible Class, and was a former choir director, and Sunday School teacher. Mr. Mackinsen was born in Brant, Ont., and resided here for the last 36 years. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Helen) Thiele and Mrs. Leonard (Elizabeth) Thiele, both of this city, and a son, Sigmund Mackinsen Jr. of Machias, N. Y.; a sister, Mrs. Elsie Denef of Lutzen, MN; two brothers, William Mackinsen of Yardley, Pa., and Rev. Paul Mackinsen of Baltimore, Md.; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at Brunner Funeral Home until noon Saturday. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at St: Martin's Lutheran Church with Rev. Luther Knauff officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Park. | MACKENSEN, Siegmund Johannes (I48686)
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| 32250 | Wyoming County Gazette - 11/26/1959 Everett M. Bauer, 56 of Varys [burg, N. Y., a carpenter foreman at Attica Prison, died November 17, 1959 at Wyoming County Com munity Hospital, Warsaw, after being ill four days. His wife the former Julia Meade, died last April. Surviving are his mother Mrs. Cecil Bauer of Attica, and his daughter Mrs. James Lakas of Varysburg. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of the Church, Varysburg Fire Department, At tica Rod and Gun Club, Employee's Benefit Association of At- tica Prison and the Civil Service Employee's Association. Funeral will be Friday (Nov. 21, 1959) at 9:15 a.m. at the Mar ley Funeral Home and from St. Joseph's Church, Varysburg, N. Y., at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Ger- ald J. Kreuzer officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Varysburg. | BAUER, Everett M (I128112)
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