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| 22001 | Niagara Gazette - 9/22/1922 Frank Wadsworth Bickford, 33 years old, one of Wilson's- most popular and best known young men, died at his home on the Town Line road Saturday with heart disease after an illness of only five days. He was an active mem- ber of the local Presbyterian church, being deacon, elder, trustee and treas- urer of that church at the time of his death. He was an active advocate of every good cause. He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Evelyn Eliza- beth Carrigan, two sons, Franklin Ed- gar and Lee Wadsworth; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Edgar Bickford; two sisters, Mrs. George H. Upton and Mrs. Lenson Stevens of Wilson and one brother, Glenn Bickford of Akron, Ohio. The funeral which was largely attend- ed, was held from the home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Peter Bur- rell of Syracuse, formerly pastor of the local Presbyterian church officiating. The burial was at North Ridge ceme- tery. | BICKFORD, Frank Wadsworth (I144072)
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| 22002 | Niagara Gazette - 9/22/1931 WAGNER-In this city. Sept. 21. 1931, Carl Frank Wagner, aged 14, beloved son of Frank: brother of Lena, Loretta and Edward'of Packard Road. Private funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Dykstra Bros. Funeral Parlors, Rer. Gustav Zelrner officiating. Burial in Oakwood cemetery. | WAGNER, Carl Frank (I87282)
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| 22003 | Niagara Gazette - 9/22/1937 TONAWANDA, Sept. 22-Rites will be held tomorrow afternoon for Mrs. Caroline E. Schwartz, whose death at her home, 122 William street, followed a lingering illness. . The services will be held at the residence at 2 o'clock. Rev. H. G. Kleiner of the Redeemer Lutheran church, of which Mrs. Schwartz was a member, will officiate. Burial will be in Elm- lawn. Mrs. Schwartz is survived by her husband, William; three sisters, Mrs. Kate Benson, Mrs. Ann Clark and Mrs. Joseph Mittleberger, all of Buffalo, and two brothers, Nicholas Bender, Buffalo, and edward Ben- der, Rochester. ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/21/1937 Mrs. Caroline E. Schwartz, 59 years old, died yesterday afternoon at her home, 122 William street, after a prolonged illness. Bom in Bergen, N. Y., she had resided in Tonawanda the past 42 years. She was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran church. Surviving are a husband, William; and three sisters, Mrs. Kate Benson, Mrs. Ann Clark and Mrs. Joseph Mittlebegrer, Buffalo. Rites will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence. Rev. H. G. Kleiner will officiate. Burial will be in Elmlawn. | BENDER, Caroline E (I138500)
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| 22004 | Niagara Gazette - 9/22/1938 Invitations have been issued for the wedding of Miss E. Isabelle Kroenlng, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Kroening, of Fourth street, and William A, Boles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil R. Boles, of Seventh street. The ceremony will take place at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon, October 8. in the Trinity Evangelical church. South avenue near Thirteenth street, and a reception for relatives and close friends of the bride and bridegroom will be held immediately afterward In the Continental room of the Cataract House. Miss Kroening will have as her maid of honor, her sister, Dorothy June, and her bridesmaids will be Miss Verna R. Wollenberg, of North Tonawanda. who is a cousin, of the bride-elect, and the Misses Nina McDonald and Wanda Stanish, of this city. She will be given in marriage by her father. Mr. Boles will have his brother, Robert E. Boles, as best man and the ushers will be John D. Trapneli, of St.-Catharines. Ont., a cousin of the bridegroom, and Leonard James Brady and Melvin S. Hazel, both of this city. | Family: BOLES, William A / KROENING, E Isabelle (F26472)
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| 22005 | Niagara Gazette - 9/22/1939 Brydges-Weber One of the lovely early autumn weddings was solemnized Saturday evening. September 16 when Miss Violet O. Weber became the bride of Mr. Gerald Brydges at an impressive ceremony at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weber, of Thirty-sixth street. The bridegroom Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brydges, of Wil- low avenue. The Rev. Arthur Schmoyer officiated at the service. Beautiful flowers were used to decorate the entire house. The bride wore a becoming gown of loganberry chiffon velvet with gold accessories. With this she wore a corsage of pale peach rose buds, gardenias and baby's breath. Miss Jean McLellan, maid of honor and only attendant, wore a blue chiffon velvet gown with white accessories. Her corsage was of pink rose buds and mixed garden flowers. Mr. John Seranni was the best man. The bride's mother wore a gown of blue print and the mother of the bridegroom chose a gown of rose crepe. Immediately following the cere- mony there was a reception and wedding supper. The bride's table was centered with a three-tier wed- ding cake topped with a miniature bride and bridegroom. After a wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Brydges will reside at 626 Thirty-sixth street. The pre- nuptials were given by Miss Jean McLellan, Mrs. Mary Wahl. Mrs. Lorraine Wahl will entertain for the bride in October. | Family: BRYDGES, Gerald D / WEBER, Violet O (F13244)
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| 22006 | Niagara Gazette - 9/22/1944 A resident of Niagara Falls for more than 50 years and an employe of the Niagara Falls Power company for 37 years, Francis J. Long, 1938 Eighth street, died suddenly of a heart attack this morning at 10 o'clock while at work In the Power company's Schoellkopf station where he was a supervisor. Born In Lockport. a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Long, Mr. Long came to this city with his parents when a child. He was 58 years old. In his youth and early manhood he was prominent in athletics In this city and throughout the Niagara Frontier. He was a member of the old Stars and Stripes Athletic club and played outfield with the club's baseball team and was also active in Its football team and track team. He was a member of the old 43d Seperate aompany. Mr. Long was a member of Niagara Falls Lodge, NO. 342. B. P. O. Elks. During his long residence in this city he had teen active In many civic and athletic enterprises. He had been In failing health for some time past. Surviving Mr. Long axeThis wife, Mrs. Frances Long, a daughter. Mrs. Robert Patten, and a granddaughter, Miss Barbara Patten, all of this, city: a sister. Mrs. Charles Weber, also of Niagara Falls, and a brother, Harry O. Long, of. Lewlston, N. Y. He was a brother of the late Ben Long, for many years a leader in athletic events in this city. Funeral arrangements were being completed this afternoon. | LONG, Francis J (I89526)
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| 22007 | Niagara Gazette - 9/22/1944 Members of the Niagara Falls detachment of the Marine Corps league were asked today to attend a prayer service, to be conducted according to Marine Corps league rituaL this evening at the home of the late Leonard Winters in Mapleton road, Shawnee. N. Y. Members planning to participate were asked to meet at the home of Anthony J. Neuhaus, 765 Fifteenth street, at 7:30 o'clock The detachment members will also participate in funeral services to be held at the family residence at 2 p.m. tomorrow, with burial In Wheatfleld cemetery. | WINTERS, Leonhard Ernst Gotthif (I77538)
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| 22008 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Family: PANKOW, Harold E / WALCK, Jennis Agatha (F17532)
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| 22009 | Niagara Gazette - 9/22/1947 F. W. STRICKER, VETERAN OFFICIAL, IS DEAD AT 64 Funeral Services for Public Service Department Head To Be Held Wednesday. Funeral services for Frederick W. Strieker, 64, of 1357 Linwood avenue, superintendent of public service in this city, who died at 9:30 o'clock last night In Memorial hospital, will be held Wednesday at the family home at 2 p.m. Mr. Stricker a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, and a public office holder for 41 years, succumbed to a second stroke late yesterday after- noon. He was first stricken with a cerebral hemmorrhage Thursday and was rushed to the hospital, where his condition grew steadily worse. Death came slightly more than two months before Mr. Stricker was scheduled to retire from public life on January 1. 33 Years in City's Service A conscientious public employee, mr. Sticker spent 33 years in the city 's service and was deputy super- intendent of Public Service depart- ment since 1924, being appointed superintendent in January, 1946. Mr. Strieker began his career as foreman In the city highway department in 1906, when automobiles were a rare sight and many of the city's streets were unpaved. He served as foreman until 1912 when he was elevated to the position of assistant F. W. STRICKER (Continued on Page Eight) | STRICKER, Frederick W (I9388)
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| 22010 | Niagara Gazette - 9/22/1947 North Tonawanda, Die* NORTH TONAWANDA, Sept. M Alexander M. Scott, 64. of ,71 Webster street* died yesterday at the DeGraff Memorial hospital after a prolonged illness. He r u born in Scotland and had resided In North Tonawanda for 45 years. He 1* survived by his wife, Mrs, Mayme Hutter flcottj a son, Donald Scott, of North Tonawanda; a granddaughter, Mist Donna Mae Scott: a brother, John Scott, of Baldwinsyffle and a sister, Mlu Isabella Beott, of Tonawanda, SerriMs will be held tomorrow at sap pm, at the Hamp funeral home, rt Adam street Interment will be In BmUwn cemetery. | SCOTT, Alexander M (I75552)
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| 22011 | Niagara Gazette - 9/22/1953 URTEL-Walter C., of the Niagara Road. Bergholtz, N. Y . Sept. 24, 1933 Husband of Elsie Ostwald Urtel Father of Miss Gladys Urtel and Mrs. Ralph Walck Brother of Mrs Gustave Werth. St. Johnsburg. N Y.. Mrs. Bertha Behm. Mrs. Ester Canosa. Niagara Falls. N. Y. and Mrs Minnie Camaim. Bergholtz. N. Y Friends may call at the residence, Niagara Rd . Bergholtz. N. Y . where services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock and at 2:30 o'clock in the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. Burial in Holy Ghost cemetery. Mr. Urtel was employed by trie Carborundum Co. for the past 46 years. | URTEL, Walter Carl Albert (I58927)
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| 22012 | Niagara Gazette - 9/22/1962 Alex J. Beresheski, 46, of 1039 100th St., d i e d today (Sept. 22, 1962) at Memorial Hospital. He was born in Dubois, Pa., and had been living in Niagara Falls for the last 11 years. Mr. Beresheski was employed at the International Graphite as a machinist. Survivors include his wife, Jeanne, of this city; a daughter. Julie, and four sons. John, James, Gerald and Jeffrey; his m o t h e r . Minnie Beresheski, of Dubois, Pa.; two brothers, William B a r r y of Lewiston and Joseph Barry of the Naval Air Reserve, Philadelphia, and a sister. Mrs. Helen Petroskey of Dubois, Pa. Funeral services w i l l be held at the L a n e Funeral Home Tuesday at 9 a.m. and at Prince of Peace Church at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. | BERESHESKI, Alex J (I139876)
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| 22013 | Niagara Gazette - 9/22/1964 MISS GERALDINE CAPUTO, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas F. Caputo, 1015 .South Ave., became the bride of W. Warren Bennett Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. William W. Bennett, 1142 Jarrett Drive, Lewiston, Saturday (Sept. 19, 1964). Officiating at the 11 a.m., double-ring ceremony In Sacred Heart Church was Rev. Leon M. Neu. ° ° ° THE BRIDE, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of peau. de soie and Alencon lace with bell-shaped skirt and detachable chapel train. A crown of pearl and crystal held her bouffant veil of silk illusion. She carried a bouquet of white carnations. Similarly attired in floor length gowns with bell-shaped skirt arid matching rose headpiece with bouffant maline veil were the matron of honor, Mrs. Guido DeSimone, in royal blue; the bridesmaid, Miss Anita DeSimone, and junior bridesmaid. Miss Cynthia DeSimone. both in French blue! ° * * BEST MAN was Harold Bennett, the bridegroom's brother. Duane Bennett and Guido DeSimone seated guests. An afternoon reception was at the Crown and Anchor Restaurant. The mother of the bride wore a blue dress with blue lace and matching accessories. A beige sheath dress and matching accessories were chosen by the mother of the bridegroom. The couple is touring New York State. | Family: BENNETT, William Warren / CAPUTO, Geraldine A (F49623)
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| 22014 | Niagara Gazette - 9/22/1966 Gary R. Strothmann SANBORNGary R. Strothmann, 22, of 3852 Upper Mountain Road, this community, died Wednesday (Sept. 28, 1966) in Kenmore Mercy Hospital after a long illness. Born in Lockport, N.Y., he was the son of William and Edith Witkop Strothmann and was a 1963 graduate of Starpoint Central School. He was a member of the National Honor Society. Besides his parents, he is survived by a brother, Randy, at home. The family said contributions to the St, Andrew Memorial Fund or to the Heart Fund would be acceptable as tribute. | STROTHMANN, Gary R (I78341)
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| 22015 | Niagara Gazette - 9/22/1972 Anthony Alongi, 75, of 2437 Grand Ave., died today (Sept. 22, 1972) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital. Mr. Alongi was born in Argrigento, Sicily, and came to this city 58 years ago. He was the owner and operator of the Alongi Motor-Co. at 2613. Pine Ave. for 39 years, retiring in 1962. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis (Cavallaro) Alongi; two sons, Vito and Capt Stephen Alongi of the Niagara Falls Fire Department; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas J. (Carmie) Tedesco of Nor- thridge, Calif., and Mrs. Victor (Phyllis) Conti, this city; three brothers, Cologero and Giovaninna Alongi, both of Italy and Alfonso Alongi, Fresno, Calif., and a sister, Mrs. Concetta Inglima of Philadelphia, Pa. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the M. J. Colucci Funeral Chapel Monday at 8:45 a.m. and at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in Riverdale Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Prayers will be said Sunday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. | ALONGI, Anthony (I80964)
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| 22016 | Niagara Gazette - 9/23/1915 Today, was solemnized the marriage of Miss Beatrice Armstrong to Darius Murphy, the wedding being performed at St. Peter's Roman Catholic church, by the rector, tho Rev. George Crimmln. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy will be at home in Modeltown after October first. | Family: MURPHY, Darius J / ARMSTRONG, Beatrice E (F28323)
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| 22017 | Niagara Gazette - 9/23/1935 John Baltely, of 1136 Fairfield avenue, a widely known businessman here for many years, died at Mount St. Mary's hospital Saturday night, following a month's Illness. He was 60 years old. A native of East Aurora, Mr. Baltzly hod lived in Niagara Falls for the past 33 years, during which time he conducted a painting and paper-hanging business. He was a member of Camp Niagara. No 5, Woodmen of the World, and had a wide circle of friends. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna Baltzly; two sons. Ralph and John Baltzly. of this city, and four sisters, Mrs. Mary Allen, of Merrill. Wis., and Mrs. Sophie Nugent. Mrs. Amelia Kaeslau and Mrs. Elizabeth Gortzlg. of Buffalo. Funeral services will be held at the family home at 2 30 p. m. Burial will be in Riverdale cemetery. | BALTZLY, John (I122912)
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| 22018 | Niagara Gazette - 9/23/1936 SANBORN, Sept. 23-The marriage of Laura Jeanne Zuch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Zuch, of Pine street, and Donald Raymond Myers, of Ransomville, was solemnized at 7 o'clock Saturday evening at the Methodist parsonage at Ransomville with the Rev. T. S. Simpson officiating. The bride wore a rust-color dress with brown accessories and corsage of Talisman roses and gypsophlla. Miss Mary Pfeifer was maid of honor and wore rust color with corsage of pink roses and gypsophlla. Miss Martha Harton was bridesmaid and wore pink and white corsage of pink roses and gypsophlla. Robert Drlnkwater, of Ransomville, acted as best man. The bride's mother was attired In brown crepe and the bridegroom's mother wore navy blue crepe. Following the ceremony, a reception for 85 guests was held at the home of the bride's parents In Pine street. The bride's table was centered with a largo wedding cake. Mr. and Mrs. Myers left on a short trip and after September 21 will be at home In Sanborn. Prenuptlal affairs Included: a bedroom shower by Miss Martha Horton. a green and white kitchen shower by Miss Beatrice Uglow, a linen shower by Mrs. Gertrude Holmes and a variety ahower by Miss Inletta Weller. | Family: MYERS, Donald Raymond / ZUCH, Laura Jeanne (F36222)
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| 22019 | Niagara Gazette - 9/23/1940 Frederick after Skurski, Mishap in ter Road. 19, Dies Porter Road Injured in an automobile mishap in Porter road, Town of Niagara, early Saturday evening, Frederick Skurski. 19 years old, of the Swan road, Ransomville, died a short time later In Memorial hospital, this city. The case was Investigated by Dr. Harry R. Ernes,, state police and Constable Wilbur Towers. Death was due to a fractured skull and internal Injuries resulting from a crushed chest. Skurski was driving a light truck east In Porter road when the accident accurred according to the trooper's report. The truck apparently went out of control, swerved into the ditch and then struck a telephone pole, breaking it off, before it rolled over on its side. Skurski was thrown clear. The youth is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Skurski, and the following brothers and sisters. John, Mrs. William Smith and Frances Skurski. of this city, and Lottie. Bennle, Edward and Frank Skurski. of Ransomville. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock from the home and at 10 o'clock In St. Stanislaus I church. Twenty-fourth street. Bur- ' ial will be In Holy Trinity cemetery | SKURSKI, Fred (I73106)
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| 22020 | Niagara Gazette - 9/23/1941 NORTH TONAWANDA- Edward A. Schmeichel, 42, of 433 Falls boulevard, died today at the De- Graff Memorial hospital. He was a lifelong resident of the Martinsville section and was a member of the Rescue fire company and the North Tonawanda Firemen's Benevolent association. He Is survived by his wife. Mrs. Cora A. Kopp Schmelchel: a son. Robert: two daughters. Zelma and Janet: his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schmeichel. of this city; two brothers. Arthur, of Amherst, and Wilbert, of this city; a sister. Mrs. Theodore Fonton. of this city. Last rites will be Friday at 2 p. m. at the home of Mrs. Schmelchel's sister, Mrs. William Otterstein, of 1785 Dellwood avenue, and at 2:30 at the St. Paul's Lutheran church at Martinsville. The Rev. F. A. Hlnners will officiate and Interment will be In White Chapel Memorial Park cemetery. | SCHMEICHEL, Edward Albert (I68534)
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| 22021 | Niagara Gazette - 9/23/1942 Theodore I. Yarnell. of 2113 Tennessee avenue, died last night at Memorial hospltal. He was 61 years old. Born In Pine Glen. Pa., he had been a resident of this city for the last 30 years and was an employe of the Shredded Wheat company. He ls survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ida Read, of this city, and Mrs. Ruth Trelchler. of Sanborn. N. Y.. and a sister, Mrs. Ida McCloy. also of this city, and a brother. Raymond F. of Lockhaven, Pa Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Dykstra funeral home with the Rev. Earl R Burdick offi- ciating. Interment will be in River- dale cemetery. | YARNELL, Theodore I (I100991)
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| 22022 | Niagara Gazette - 9/23/1943 Mrs Emma St. Denny. 72 years old, 440 Eighth street, a resident of Niagara Falls for 40 years, died yesterday afternoon In Mount St. Mary's hospital from injuries sustained in a fall down a stairway In her home Tuesday. Born In Napoleon. Ohio, Mrs. St. Denny came to Niagara Falls in 1903. She is survived by six children. Roy H. and Ralph J. St. Denny. Mrs. Ernest Sovle and Mrs. Helen Youngblood. all of this city; Mrs. Albert Barton, of Ogdensburg, N. Y.. and Corporal Charles St. Denny, of Camp Roberts. Calif. Twelve grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held In Ogdensburg Saturday afternoon | Emma (I75007)
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| 22023 | Niagara Gazette - 9/23/1949 RANSOMVILLE. Sept. 23 - William Borget. 72, well known retired farmer, ef the Town of Porter, and member of a pioneer Niagara county family, died early today In an ambulance en route to a Niagara Falls hospital. Mr. Borget had suffered a heart condition for some time which culminated In his death. He was born In the Town of Lew. lston. a son of the late John Borget and Marie Cloy Borget, but had lived most of his life In the Town of Porter. Mr. Borget had been a successful farmer for many years and was formerly active In - farm organisations. He was an active memberof St. Peter's Lutheran church at North Ridge where he had served as a trustee and church treasurer, for 17 years. He was also active in educational affairs and had been a school director in his district. Mr. Borget la survived by two daughters and one son, Mrs. Clarence. Rohrlng. Wilson, Mrs. Arnold Lindhurat, Lewlston. and Wilford Borget. at home, and eight grandchildren. Funeral aervlces will be held Sunday at a p a . from the home and at 3:30 at St. Peter's Lutheran church. North Ridge. The Rev. Carl Oldach will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery at North Ridge. | BORGET, William L (I176339)
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| 22024 | Niagara Gazette - 9/23/1949 Veteran Barber Dies A t County Seat LOCKPORT. Sept. 23 One of Lockport's oldest barbers, W. P. Strassel, 84, 121 Park avenue, died last night at the Burke nursing home here after a long illness. Mr.. Strassel, a native of this city, followed, the bartering trade for over 50 years. He was a member of St. Anthony's Holy Name society. Surviving are his wife, Prances; a daughter, Mrs. Julia Oaks, Buffalo: three sons, Claude. Sioux City. Iowa, William P. and Leon P. Strassel, this city, and three sisters. Last rites will be held Monday at 10 a.m. from the Taylor and Reyn- olds funeral home and at 10:30 o'clock at St. Anthony's church. | STRASSEL, William P (I77826)
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| 22025 | Niagara Gazette - 9/23/1953 Miss Carole Whitmire, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Whitmire, 4th St., was united in marriage Saturday, to Mr. Henry Buchaiski, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Buchaiski, E. Falls St., in the rectory of Our Lady of Rowry Church with the Rev. J. Stanly Ormsby offi- ciating in the double ring cere- mony. The bride wore a ballerina- length gown of nylon net with the deep hemline and jacket of rosepoint lace. She carried a cascade bouquet of carnations and stephanotis. Miss Nancy Whitmire, as her cousin's maid-of-honor. attended the bride in a gown of white net, with a polonaise draped bodice, embroidered with pink daisies, with which she carried a bouquet of pink- sweetheart roses and cornflowers . Mr. Phillip Latho was the bridegroom's best man. After a reception at the home of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Buchalski departed for Washington, D. C. When they return they will reside at 1415 Weaver Pkwy, North Tonawanda. | Family: BUCHALSKI, Henry J / WHITMIRE, Carole M (F27499)
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| 22026 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Family: WALCK, Albert Gordon / JAGOW, Helen Esther (F18897)
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| 22027 | Niagara Gazette - 9/23/1953 Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Zak, Welch Ave., announce the engagement of their daughter, Lottie, to Mr. Chester Krawczyk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Krawczyk, Orleans Ave. Miss Zak is a senior at Niagara Falls High School. Her . fiance graduated in June from Niagara University. The wedding will take place in the near future. ALSO Niagara Gazette The marriage of Miss Lottie Zak to Mr. Chester Krawczyk was solemnized at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church with the Rev. Bernard Sokolowski officiating. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Zak Welch Ave., was united in marriage to the son of Mr. end Mrs. Joseph Krawczyk, Orleans Ave., in a double ring ceremony performed Oct. 24. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by Miss Helen Banach, her maid-of-bonor 2nd the Misses Betty Bak and Geraldine Prygon, bridesmaids. Mr. Krawczyk chose his cousin, Mr. Stanley Krawczyk as best man, and Mr. Tony Lask6wski and Mr. Richard Smistek as ushers. The bride's sister, Betty Jane Zak and Evelyn Brzusek were flower girls, Stanley Krajkowski was ring bearer. Miss Lorraine Kopacz sang "Ave Maria" and "Panis Angelicus." After a honeymon in New York City, the bridal couple is residing at 1945 Welch Ave. Thursday the bridegroom is to be inducted into the armed forces. | Family: KRAWCZYK, Chester / ZAK, Lottie (F34751)
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| 22028 | Niagara Gazette - 9/23/1957 The betrothal of Miss Patricia Ann Strachan to John E. Fechner Jr. has been announced by her parents, George Strachan, Second St., and Mrs. Edward Mehls, 83rd St. Miss Strachan is a graduate of Stella Niagara Seminary. Mr. Fechner, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fechner, 74th St., is a graduate of Bishop Duffy High School. He attended the University of Buffalo. The couple plan to be married in June, 1958. | Family: FECHNER, John E / STRACHAN, Patricia Ann (F26250)
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| 22029 | Niagara Gazette - 9/23/1961 STEBLEIN- Joseph E. Sr.. Sept. 22. 1961, of 231 Church St., Lockport, N.Y. Husband of Ruth E. (nee Claude); father of Mrs. Samuel Duwe, Mrs. Floyd Hetherly, Mrs. William Smith, all of Lockport, Joseph' E. Stebleln Jr., North Rldge, Miss Marsha Lake at home, Mrs. Albert Mattucci,'Lockport, Larry Lake, U.S. Air Force, and the late Mrs. Ruth -Woodcock. Also survived by 18 grandchildren, 4 sisters and 2 brothers, Miss Lotta Stebleln, Olean, N.Y.. Mrs. James Fox, Medina, Mrs. John Barnwell, William Steblein, Ralph Steblein and Mrs. Charles Forness, all of ° Lockport. Friends may call at the Gaul Funeral Home Inc., 263 East Ave.; Lockport, where the funeral will be held Monday at 2 P.m. Interment will be In Cold Springs Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Lutheran Hour. | STEBLEIN, Joseph E (I213769)
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| 22030 | Niagara Gazette - 9/23/1963 LOCKPORT-Mrs. Margaret Ritz Grottanelli, 68 Ontario St., died Sunday (Sept. 22, 1963) at home. Mrs. Grottanelli was born Jan. 25, 1895 in Italy, daughter of Loretto and Elizabeth Trippi Rizzuto. She came to Loekport when she was four years old and lived here ever .since. She was a member of St, Patrick's Church, the St. Lucy Society and the Immaculate Conception Society. Survivors include her husband, Elmer Grottanelli. three daughters. Mrs. Philip Micoli. Mrs. Clayton Bars, both of Loekport, and Mrs. Joseph Stanton, of Buffalo; two sons., Salvatore and Roy Ritz, both Lockport; four stepsons, Ser- afino Grottanelli of Hamburg, N.Y., Ronald G. and Dominic; Grottanelli, both of Loekport. port, Peter Grottanelli, of Cal- ifnornia; three step daughters, Mrs. John Sammarco, Mrs. JoJhn Burke and Mrs. Rich- ard Miller all of Loekport; two brothers, Roy and Samuel Ritz, both of Lockport; and a sister, Mrs. Laura Gagliardi, of Loekport; 16 grandchildren, 18 step-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.' Services will be held at Prudden and Kandt funeral Home at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. A Requiem Mass will be cele- brated at 9 a.m. at St. Pat- rick's Church. | RIZZUTO, Margaret (I126016)
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| 22031 | Niagara Gazette - 9/23/1964 NORTH TONAWANDA - Mrs. Wilhelmina M. Bluhm, 78, of 2850 Niagara Falls Boulevard, died Tuesday (Sept. 22, 1964) in DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a long illness. A lifelong resident of the Town of Wheatfield, she was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and the Women's Missionary League of the church. She is survived by her husband, John F. Bluhm; two sisters, Mrs. Edward. Camann and Mrs. Albert Camann, both of the Town of Wheatfield, and.several nieces and nephews. Friends may call until noon Friday at the Fretthold Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at St. John's Lutheran Church at 2. p.m. Friday. Rev. Clarence W. Rabe will officiate. Burial will be. in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. | BAARS, Wilhelmine M (I58107)
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| 22032 | Niagara Gazette - 9/23/1968 WILSONEdwin F. Schaal, 72, of 2841 Wilson.- Cambria Road, died Saturday (Sept. 21, 1968) at Mount View Hospital, Lockport. He was born in Buffalo, March 8, 1896, the son of Amil and Minnie Sohultz Schaal. He was married Jan. 28, 1926 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Walmore, to the former Agatha Beutel, who survives him. A farmer most of his life, he was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church where he served as treasurer and as a member of the board of directors. In addition to his wife, survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Burnette (Helen) Wallaber of Sanborn, and Mrs. Gale (Ruth) Pasquarette of Verona, Pa.; a son, Elton of Wilson; two brothers, Elmer of Akron and Howard of Wilson; three sisters, Miss Mildred Schaal of Wilson, Mrs, Laura Urban of North Tonawanda, and Mrs. Elsie Carrigan of Wilson, and 10 grandchildren. He also was the father of the late Delores Eckler. Friends may call at the Hamilton and Clark Funeral Chapel beginning today. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel and at 2:30 p.m. in St. Paul's Lutheran Church. The Rev. Charles Fredericks will officiate. Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery. The family said contributions to St. Paul's organ fund would be acceptable as tributes. | SCHAAL, Edwin F (I48673)
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| 22033 | Niagara Gazette - 9/23/1969 TON AWANDA-Joseph A. Leber, 63, of 731 Ellicott St., Buffalo, a former resident of this cilyr-died Monday (Sept. 22, 1969) at Roswell Park Institute, Buffalo. He was born in this city and lived in Buffalo for the last 36 years and was self-employed as a interior decorator. He was a member of Calvary United Church of Christ Mr. Leber is survived by his wife, the former Harriet Benzino; two daughters, Mrs. David (Marjorie) Dickman of Chicago and Mrs. Frank (D e l o r e s) Tournour of this city; two brothers, Carl Leber of this city and Edward Leber of North Tonawanda, and four sisters, Mrs. Emma Sattelberg, Mrs. Carl Ella Belling, Mrs. Ada HurdUs and Mrs. L u c i n e a Wolfe, all of the Tonawandas. Also s u r v i v i n g are six grandchildren and s e v e r al nieces and nephews. Funeral services win be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Hilliard Funeral Home. Rev. William R, Walch will of- ficiate and burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Park. | LEBER, Joseph A (I134740)
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| 22034 | Niagara Gazette - 9/23/1970 SANBORN — Mrs. Florence Hooper Strasburg, 60, of 6170 Ward Road died Tuesday (Sept. 22, 1970) at Lockport Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Burnet Strasburg who died in 1969. She was a native of Buffalo and had resided in Sanborn for many years. She was a member of the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church and the Missionery League there, and a Red Cross volunteer in the City of Lockport. She had worked for the Niagara Wheatfield School system as a cafeteria aide for more than 10 years, and was at one time manager of the Errick Road School cafeteria. She is survived by a son, Roy L. Hooper of Tuscon, Ariz.; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Doris) Smith of Bergholtz, and Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Laese of Lockport; her mother, Mrs. Sophie Vogelmann; five sisters, Mrs.. George (Lillian) Weisenberger, Mrs. Freda Burger, Mrs. Marie Caruso, Mrs. Donald (Alice) Harlach, all of Buffalo, and Mrs. Joseph (Mildred) Gregory of Florida; nine grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Pike and Jones Funeral Home, Hoover Road, Saturday at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Albert W. Bahr of the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church officiating. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. | VOGELMANN, Florence (I76780)
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| 22035 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Family: WEBER, Donald / HILTS, Anita Helen (F10858)
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| 22036 | Niagara Gazette - 9/23/1972 WASMUND SR. - Paul H. Of 3046 Falls St . suddenly at Memorial Medical Center Friday, Sept. 22, 1972. Beloved husband of Mae Bellis Wasmund of this city, father of Mrs. Elsie Nelson of Florida. Mrs. Earna Holland of Long Beach, Calif, and Paul Wasmund, Jr. of this city. Brother of Ernie Wasmund of tniscity. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from Chester G. Tubinis Funeral Home, 1646 Falls, Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. John D Mumford of Zion Lutheran Church officiating. Interment In Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may can Sunday and Monday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. ALSO Niagara Gazette - 9/23/1972 Paul H. Wasmund Sr., 67, of 3046 Falls St. died Friday (Sept. 22, 1972) at Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Hamburg, Germany, and came to this country at 18 years of age. He had lived in this city for 42 years and was employed at the DuPont Co. for 38 years until his retirement in 1968. He was a member of the DuPont 25 Year Club and the . LaSalle Sportsmen's Club. Survivors include his wife, Mae Bellis Wasmund; one son, Paul Wasmund Jr. of this city.; two daughters, Mrs. Elsie Nelson of Florida and Mrs. Earna Holland of Long Beach, Calif.; one brother, Ernie Wasmund of this city; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday and Monday from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Chester G. Tubinis Funeral Home,. 1646 Falls St., where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. John D. Mumford of Zion Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. | WASMUND, Paul H (I88805)
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| 22037 | Niagara Gazette - 9/24/1921 Wilson, Sept. 24.-Leander E . C a r e y one of Wilson's best known fruit and g a r d e n t r u c k f a rme r s , died a t a Lockport hospital Thursday morning. He was taken ill with appendicitis on F r i d a y and was taken to the tal on Saturday. An operation was performed that afternoon but it was found that the appendix had burst, Hensuffered, great pain before the end came. He was born In Lewiston 48 y e a r s ago a n d . c a m e to this town to reside at the age of 15 years. L a t e r he spent ten years in Niagara F a l l s where he had a wide acquainta n c e and the remainder of his life was spent here. He was a member of O n t a r i o Lodge No. 376, F. and A. M. of this place, the Warren's Cor- ners grange and the North Ridge Methodist church. He was an active Republican in politics and at the time of his death inspector of election of the second election district serving as such at the county primaries held September 13. Surviving are and one son, Russell Carey, a n d ono daughter. Luella Carey, both at home: on sister, Mrs. I r a W. Swlck of N i a g a r a Falls, a n d one half broth- er. Hamilton H. Swick of Newf ate. The funeral was held at the family home on the Town Line road this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Robert H. F a i r b u r n of the Wilson Methodist church officiating assisted by Rev. A r t h u r Burko of the orth Ridge Methodist church. The interment was in o r t h Ridge cemetery. | CAREY, Leander E (I79759)
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| 22038 | Niagara Gazette - 9/24/1923 Lockport..Sept. 24 - Christian Zerbst 86 years old, a well known resident of Clarence for the past 60 years, died yesterday at his home in Wolcottsburg where he had been living a short time. He is survived by four children. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock and burial will be in the Wolcottsburg cemetery. | ZERBST, Christian (I103485)
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| 22039 | Niagara Gazette - 9/24/1932 Funeral services for John Baker, 70, were held at 2.30 p. m., Friday, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Albert E. Leonard, of Somerset. The Rev. Ern- nest F. Scott, pastor of Somerset Union E.church, officiated. Burial was at Somerset cemetery. Mr. Baker died on Tuesday night at the home of his daughter, a few days after being brought. from a Buffalo hospltaL He had been in failing health:for several months. He was born in Newfane, but had spent most his life in Somerset. He is survived by two sons, and three daughters, Cecil and Clyde Baker. Mrs. A.E. Leonard, Somerset, Mrs. William Shepard of Alexandria and Mrs. Viv- ian Dobbins of Vermont; two brothers and one slater, William of Somerset and Joseph of Lockport, Mrs. Edward Preston of Barker. | BAKER, John L (I121475)
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| 22040 | Niagara Gazette - 9/24/1932 Mrs. Alice K. Hutchinson, Rochester, one of the principal beneficiaries under the will of. the late George Eastman, multimillionaire Kodak magnate of Rochester, Is well-known in this city, where she has several relatives and at one time lived with her uncle, John Whitney, and his family on the Lockport road, .about two and one-half miles east of Hyde Park boulevard. She came to this locality from the Middle West, .where she was born. Mrs. Hutchinson is a daughter of the late Ami Whitney, brother of John Whitney. Her parents died when she was quite young and she made her home for., a-few years with her uncle and his family on the Lockport road. She studied stenography and business administration in Buffalo and later went to Rochester, where. she lived with friends and entered the employ, of the Eastman Kodak company, working up to the position of private secretary to the" founder and head of the company, George Eastman. She held this position at the time of Mr. Eastman's death. According to'Mr. Eastman's will, Mrs. Hutchinson was bequeathed $100,573. represented by $100,000 bonds of Jersey City, N. J., with accrued interest. She also was left a trust fund out of which she was Instructed to pay $20.- 000 to the organization promoting the 13-month calendar and finance the care of a second cousin of the philanthropist now living in Los Angeles and the education, of two sons of another cousin. Mrs. Hutchinson now lives with her husband, Charles F. Hutchinson, in luxury in Rochester," in a handsome residence not far from the Eastman home, in contrast to the modest farm homes she knew when a girl In Michigan and Ohio and while a resident of the Niagara district. As Mr. Eastman's secretary. Mrs. Hutchinson was called upon to handle large details of the Eastman business and philanthropies. - Since his death her time has been'quite fully occupied with administering details of the estate and looking after legacies and trust funds left In her care. Mrs. Hutchinson is a cousin of Miss Eliza B. Whitney, and Miss Emma E. Whitney, 552 Seventh street, this city. | WHITNEY, Alice K (I91753)
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| 22041 | Niagara Gazette - 9/24/1940 Miss Mildred Buttery." daughter of Mr and Mrs. Frank H. Buttery, of Lewiston. whose engagement to Mr. William Crewe, son of Mr and Mrs. Rudolph Crewe, of Modeltown, 1* announced. The wedding will take place in the near future. | Family: CREWE, William Henry / BUTTERY, Mildred Grace (F24989)
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| 22042 | Niagara Gazette - 9/24/1942 Mr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Berger. of Seventy-fourth street, announce the engagement of their daughter. Eleanor L. to Mr. Henry C. Piper, son of Mrs. Susan Piper. of Lewiston. N. Y. The wedding will take place October 17. | Family: PIPER, Henry C / BERGER, Eleanor L (F25958)
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| 22043 | Niagara Gazette - 9/24/1942 Wheatfield Resident Passes NORT TONAWANDA-Mrs. Emma Schultz, 61, died yesterday at her home, Niagara Falls boulevard near St Johnsburg. She was a lifelong resident of Wheatfield. Surviving are her husband, Albert O. Schultz; two daughters, Mrs. Fred Hoefert and Mildred Schultz; her mother, Mrs. Helena Vogel, and seven grandchildren, all of Wheatfield. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p. m. at the home. The Rev. Theodore Mayer will officiate. Interment will be in Sweeney cemetery. | VOGLER, Emma Louise Emilie (I194263)
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| 22044 | Niagara Gazette - 9/24/1945 Dies at 82 Years TONAWANDA. Sept 24 - Mrs Bertha Carney, 82 died today at her home, 220 East Niagara street. Mrs Carney was a lifelong resident of' the Tonarandas She was a member of the Salrni Evangelical and Reformed church. Surviving are her husband, Orvllle Carney, and a brother, Fred Zaggel, of North Tonawanda. Last rites will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the home. Interment will be in Sweeney ceme- tery. | ZAGGEL, Bertha B (I70451)
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| 22045 | Niagara Gazette - 9/24/1947 LOCKPORT. Sept. 24- Ill for several weeks, Mrs. Amelia Zapp, 78, widow of Joseph Zapp, died today at her home. 125 Irving street Mrs. Zapp was born In Germany and had lived in this country 51 years. She. lived In New England for 21 years before coming here. Surviving are three sons, Louis and William, of this city, and Joseph, of Buffalo: two daughters. Mrs George Kihler, of Tonawanda, and Mrs. William Tucker, this city. Services will be held Saturday at 9:30 a m. from the home and; at 10 at St Joseph's church. Burial will be in St. Patrick's cemetery. | Amelia (I102287)
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| 22046 | Niagara Gazette - 9/24/1947 FERGUSON-Donald Preston Ferguson. Infant, at St. Mary's Hospital. Monday. Sept. 21. 1941: Infant son . of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ferguson, brother of Jeanette. Donald and Raymond. Funeral services were held from Chester O. Tublnis Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m. with blessing by Rev. John Collins. In- terment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. | FERGUSON, Donald Preston (I164082)
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| 22047 | Niagara Gazette - 9/24/1949 The marriage of Miss Joyce E. Collins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elwin E. Collins, Ransomville, and Mr. Robert B. Witkop, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Witkop, San- born, was solemnized recently at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran church, North Tonawanda, with the Rev. F. A. Hinners officiating at the double-ring ceremony. The bride wore a teal blue, lace dress with brown accessories and a corsage of white roses. Her matron of honor and only attendant was her sister, Miss Louise Collins. Mr. Kenneth Witkop, brother of the bridegroom was best man. Following the ceremony, a wed- ding dinner for the immediate families was held at Liddell's, Lew- iston. A three-tiered wedding cake formed the cneterpiece at the bride's table. After a short honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs. Witkop will be at home in Upper Mountain road, Sanborn. | Family: WITKOP, Robert B / COLLINS, Joyce Emily (F32540)
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| 22048 | Niagara Gazette - 9/24/1951 TOWNSENDSuddenly at her home, 630-25th S t . S e p t 23. 1951. Wllhelmina A. Townsend. age 42. Wife of Donaid. Mother of Marlene. Robert, Edgar ; and Janette. Sister of Mrs. Albert Batt of North Tonawanda and Harvey Strassburg of Lockport. Funeral ser- vice will be h e ld at Freithold Funeral Home. 1241 Oliver St.. N . Tonawanda. Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. Rev. Paul J. Hartenberger will officiate. Interment in St. Marks Lutheran cemetery. | STRASSBURG, Wilhelmina A (I57269)
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| 22049 | Niagara Gazette - 9/24/1953 WED IN LUMBER CITYMiss Helen Szathmary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Szathmary, Er- rick Rd . RD 2. North Tona-. wanda. and R o b e r t T. Perry, Ward Rd., RD 1. Niagara Falls, son of Mr. and Mrs. Todd Perry, Eldred. Pa., were united in marriage at the First Hungarian Reformed C h u r c h . North-Tonawanda. They will make their future home at 196 Tremont St., North Tonawanda | Family: PERRY, Robert T / SZATHMARY, Helen (F22230)
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| 22050 | Niagara Gazette - 9/24/1955 Albert M. Taylor Dies at His Home Albert M. Taylor, 56, of 1315 Pierce Ave., an employe of the personnel department at the Electron- Metallurgical Co. for the last 17 years, died unexpectedly at his horne today (Sept. 24, 1955) of a heart attack .Mr. Taylor was born in Youngs- town and came here 15 years ago. He was active for several years on village baseball teams in Youngs- town. He was a member of the Woodpeckers Club and Aerie No. 88, Fraternal Order of Eagles. Mr. Taylor's mother, Ina ,M. Taylor, died at Youngstown only a month ago and a brother, Tracy Taylor, died here only a few months earlier. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary G. Taylor; three brothers, F. Park Taylor. Milwaukee, Wis.; C. Sid- ney Taylor. San Luis Obispo, Calif. and Paul G. Taylor. New Orleans, La.; a sister, Mrs. Byron. Powell, Youngstown. Funeral services will be conduct- ed Tuesday afternoon, at a time.to be arranged later, at the Redanz Funeral Home. | TAYLOR, Albert M (I72723)
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