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| 851 | 7 September 1955 Tonawanda News MELLENTHINE Marcus P. Mellenthine, 62, last night (Sept. 6, 1955) in his home, Ward Rd., St. Johnsburg. He is survived by his wife, Louise, nee Schaller. He was the father of Mrs. Melvin Voelcker of Bergholtz, and Ralph F. and Donald M., of the Town of Wheatfield. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was the brother of Mrs. Elizabeth Broecker and half-brother of Edmund and Walter Williams. Services will be in the family residence at 2 p.m. Friday, and at 2:30 p.m. in St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Rev. J. Walter Thiemecke will officiate. Interment will be in St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery. Mr. Mellenthine was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church and the St. Johnsburg Fire Company. | MELLENTHIN, Marcus P (I47377)
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| 852 | 7 Year Old Dies of Asphyxia Linda Pankow, 7, of Ward Rd Town of Wheatfield, died yesterday morning at DeGraff Memorial Hospital of asphyxia due to and acute case of bronchitis. The cause of death wass determined after a post mortem, according to Dr. G. Norris Miner, North Tonawanda Health Officer. Linda was rushed to the hospital by her father, Harold Pankow after he found her stricken in her room. Deputy Sheriffs escorted him to the hospital. Linda's mother Mrs. Jenice Pankow, 30, suffered a fractured ankle, when she fell on a flight of stairs when she hurried to a phone for a doctor. In addition to her parents, Linda is survived by a sister Betty, a brother Robin, and her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. William Pankow, and Mr. and Mrs. Felix Walck. Funeral services will be at 2:30 pm Friday at Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver St. the Rev Walter J. Thiemecke officiating. Burial will be in St John's Lutheran Cemetery. | PANKOW, Linda Fay (I192014)
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| 853 | 7/25/2008 - Niagara Gazette Joseph C. Miller, 85, of Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, entered into rest, unexpectedly, on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 in Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, Erie County, NY. Born on October 7, 1922 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Alice (Metz) Miller. On January 28, 1956, he married the former Rhoda Gayman in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.Mr. Miller was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. Joseph served in the United States Navy, during World War II. For over twenty years, he worked at his grandfather's business, Metz Heating. Following the death of his grandfather and closing of Metz Heating, Mr. Miller worked for Chisholm Ryder, until his retirement in 1982. Joseph enjoyed lawn bowling and was an avid collector.In addition to his wife, Rhoda of fifty-two years, Mr. Miller is survived by many nieces and nephews and one cousin. He was predeceased by one brother, Teddy (Lorraine of Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY) Miller.Visitation will be held on Friday from 7-9 PM at the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, LASALLE PARK CHAPEL, 2215 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY (297-9007) where a Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 26th at 10:00 AM with Rev. Stewart Lindsay, O.S.F.S. officiating. Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to a charity of one's choice.Please visit www.ottoredanz.com and www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette/Obituaries.asp to sign guest register. | MILLER, Joseph C (I39235)
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| 854 | 72 yrs., 3 months, 22 days St. Jacobi Lutheran Cemetery, Normanby, Ont. Canada Funeral Card: DIED In Clifford, on Wednesday January 11th, 1933. George Kreuzer Aged 72 Years, 3 Months and 22 Days THE FUNERAL Will take place from his late residence, Clarke Street, Clifford on Sunday morning, January 1 5th at 10:30 o'clock then to St. John's Lutheran Church, Clifford. Services at St. Jacobi Lu theran Church, Normanby, at 2:30 o'clock. Interment in St. Jacobi Lutheran Cemetery, Normanb y, Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. (mw) | KREUZER, George A (I34295)
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| 855 | 8 April 1927 Tonawanda News Mrs. Louise Walck, 80 years old, died this morning at the home of her son, Rudolph Walck, Shawnee road, town of Wheatfield, after an illness of four weeks. She was born in Germany. At the age of one years she was brought to the town of Wheatfield from Germany by her parents and had since lived in the town. Besides one son she is survived by four grand children. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the late residence and half an hour later at the Shawnee church. Burial will be at Shawnee. | ZAHL, Louise (I54040)
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| 856 | 8 August 1953 Tonawanda News STOELTING Mrs. Anna G. Stoelting, 77, of Shawnee Rd., Town of Cambria, died suddenly this morning, Aug. 8, 1953, in her residence after a heart attack. Born in the Town of Wheatfield, she resided in the Town of Cambria for the greater part of her life. She was a member of St. Andrews Church, Pekin, N. Y. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Alma Jagow, Bergholz, a son, Reinhold of the Town of Cambria; a grand-daughter, Delores Jagow; two brothers, William Goerss, North Tonawanda, and Charles Witkop, St. Johnsburg. Friends may call at the Hamp Funeral Home, 27 Adam St., Tonawanda, where services will be at 2 P.M. Tuesday. The Rev. Walter Koenig will officiate. Burial in St. Johnsburg Cemetery, St. Johnsburg. | GOERSS, Anna Ulricke Auguste (I51698)
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| 857 | 8 December 1936 Tonawanda News Helmuth C. Mellenthine Helmuth C. Mellenthine, 40 years old, died this morning at his home on the Ward road, town of Wheatfield, after an illness of two days with pneumonia. Born in North Tonawanda, he had resided in this locality all his life. He was a member of the Niagara Lutheran chorus and the St. Johnsburg fire department. He leaves a wife, Eleanor, nee Stenzel; a son, Calvin; a daughter, Viola; three brothers, Marcus Mellenthine, town of Wheatfield; Edmond Williams, Tonawanda and Walter Williams, Lockport and a sister, Mrs. Henry Broecker, Wheatfield. Services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence and at 2:30 o'clock from the St. John's church, Rev. Walter Thiemecke officiating. Burial will be in St. John's cemetery. | MELLENTHINE, Helmut C (I56587)
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| 858 | 8 December 1953 Tonawanda News GOERSS Mrs. Louise A. Goerss, age 63, died suddenly last night, Dec. 7, 1953, in her home on Shawnee Rd., Town of Wheatfield. Mrs. Goerss was a lifelong resident of the township. She was the wife of the late Rev. Richard Goerss; mother of the Rev. Herbert Goerss of Springfield, MA., Alfred of Oakmont, Pa., Paul Gertrude, William and Evelyn Goerss of North Tonawanda; sister of Phillip Broecker of the Town of Wheatfield and Mrs. Clifford Robbins of Tonawanda. Seven grandchildren also survive. Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd., and at 2:30 p.m. in St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Rev. Frederick A. Hinners will officiate. Interment will be in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery. She was a member of St. Pauls Ladies Aid Society and the Womens Missionary League. | BROECKER, Louise Albertine Susanna (I56369)
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| 859 | 8 December 1958 Tonawanda News WURL - Josephine D., age 77, of Wurl St., Bergholtz, N.Y. died in the DeGraff Hospital this morning after a long illness. Mrs. Wurl is survived by her husband, Fred Wurl; she was the mother of Lester and Mrs. Bruno Schultz, both of Tucson, Arizona, Wilmer and Frederick, both of the Town of Wheatfield; 7 grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Minnie Doebler of North Tonawanda. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home where services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. John Jaeger will officiate. Interment in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery. Mrs. Wurl was a member of the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church and of its Ladies Aid Society. | KOLBE, Josephine D (I62941)
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| 860 | 8 December 1975 Tonawanda News STRASSBURG - Harold K. Strassburg of 358 Miller St., North Tonawanda, Saturday (Dec. 6, 1975) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Born in the Town of Cambria, he had been a resident of North Tonawanda for 62 years. He had been employed by National Grinding Wheel Co. for 32 years, retiring in 1972. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the United States Air Force. He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Wheatfield American Legion Post No. 1451, the Lutheran Layman's League, Dom Polski Club and the United Steelworkers of America, AFL-CIO CLC, Local No. 12419. He was the son of the late John G. Strassburg. He is survived by his mother, Ella H. Strassburg; two sisters, Edna and Elda Strassburg, all of North Tonawanda; he was the nephew of Mrs. Rachel Van De Water and Mrs. Emma Strassburg. Friends may call at the Rhoney Funeral Home, Inc., 5893 Hoover Rd., Sanborn from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., today. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda, with the Rev. A. W. Moldenhauer officiating. Interment in St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery. If preferred, memorials may be made to the St. Matthew Lutheran Church Building Fund. | STRASSBURG, Harold (I57265)
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| 861 | 8 December 1981 Tonawanda News MERKLE - Robert L. Merkle, 56, of North Tonawanda, unexpectedly Tuesday (December 8, 1981) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Born in Detroit, Mich., he had formerly been a resident of Kenmore and was presently residing in North Tonawanda and was the son of the late Carl and Lillian Merkle. Mr. Merkle had been employed at Chevrolet Motor Div. (Metal Castings Plant) in the Town of Tonawanda for the past 35 years. A Navy veteran of World War II, he was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Laymens League, American Foundrymen's Society and was a member and past president of Brighton Volunteer Fire Dept. He is survived by his wife, Ruth M. (nee Stolzenburg) Merkle; three daughters, Mrs. Alan (Nancy) Bolduc of North Tonawanda, the Misses Judy I. Merkle and Wendy S. Merkle, both at home; a son, Larry S. Merkle of Tonawanda; a brother, Ralph (Mary) Merkle of Brighton, Mich.; two uncles, John and Ben Miller, both of Mt. Clemens, Mich., and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Morgan and William Sts., Tonawanda. Funeral services will be conducted at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Old Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda at 11 a.m. Thursday by the Rev. Dr. Arnold E. Krompardt. Burial will be in White Chapel Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church | MERKLE, Robert Lee (I65117)
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| 862 | 8 February 1971 Tonawanda News WURL - Martin A. Wurl, 79, of 244 Old Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda, Monday (Feb. 8, 1971) at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda, a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Buffalo and was an accountant at the Buffalo Country Club for 25 years, retiring in 1965. Husband of the late Ella Fedders Wurl, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. J. (Marjorie) Knight ,Miami, Fla.; a sister, Miss Amanda Wurl and a brother, Alvin H. Wurl, both of North Tonawanda. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wattengel Funeral Home Inc., 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, where services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m., Dr. Ralph Lowe officiating. Burial in White Chapel Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Martin's Lutheran Church Building Fund. | WURL, Martin August Wilhelm (I48500)
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| 863 | 8 January 1959 Tonawanda News OGDEN Mrs. Irene Mellenthien Ogden, 69, died Tuesday (Jan. 6, 1959) at Stuyvesant, N. Y., after a long illness. She was the wife of Calvin Ogden of Stuyvesant; mother of Mildred Logan of the Town of Niagara, Mrs. Irene Miller of Tonawanda, Mrs. Gladys Daunce of Niagara Falls, Robert Mellenthien of North Tonawanda; sister of John Schreader of Lockport, Charles Schreader of Elba, Rudolph Schreader of Batavia, Rose Aderman of Niagara Falls, Mrs. Ida Krull of Niagara Falls. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from Grimes Funeral Home, 7311 Porter Rd., Niagara Falls, at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 1959. The Rev Marvin Udy of the Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints, will officiate. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today. | SCHRAEDER, Irene Rose (I69134)
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| 864 | 8 January 1968 Tonawanda News STOLZENBURG August J. Stolzenburg, 89, of 402 Old Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda, died Saturday (Jan. 6, 1968) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and a 50-year member of Rescue Fire Company of North Tonawanda. Surviving are a son, Franklin, and a daughter, Mrs. Frederick Post, of the Tonawandas, and another daughter, Mrs. Howard Rowsell of West Seneca; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Sofia Radloff, Mrs. Rose Hoffmaster, Mrs. Ida Behrens and Miss Anna Stolzenburg, all of Lockport, and two brothers, Albert and Edgar Stolzenburg, both of North Tonawanda. Friends may call at Hamp Funeral Home Inc., Adam-Seymour Streets, Tonawanda, where services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Enno A. Schmoock will officiate. Burial will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery. | STOLZENBURG, August J (I56008)
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| 865 | 8 July 1944 Tonawanda News William F. Milleville, Sr., 79, died this morning at his home on the Old Niagara Falls boulevard, town of Wheatfield. He was a lifelong resident and the husband of the late Emma DeVantier Milleville. Surviving are seven sons, Rudolph, Arthur and Edward of Niagara Falls, Herbert of the town of Niagara, Theodore, William Jr., and Philip of the town of Wheatfield; two daughters, Mrs. Hilda Holland and Miss Edna Milleville of the town of Wheatfield; 11 grandchildren, five great grandchildren, a brother, John Milleville, and two sisters, Mrs. Augusta Ferchen and Mrs. DeVantier of the town of Wheatfield. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 oclock from the residence and at 2:30 oclock from the St. James church in Bergholz. The Rev. Otto Bruss will officiate. Burial will be in St. James cemetery. | MILLEVILLE, Wilhelm Ferdinand (I52099)
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| 866 | 8 June 1960 Tonawanda News WOLF-Elmer E. Wolf, 71, of the Jagow Rd., Town of Wheatfield, died in Sister's Hospital, Buffalo, Tuesday (June 7, 1960) after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Bertha (nee Stange) Wood; five sons, Benjamin and John of the Town of Wheatfield; Capt. Arthur of the U.S. Army, Germany, Edwin, of Sanborn, and Kenneth of California; three daughters, Mrs. Chester (Alma) Campbell and Mrs. Francis (Louise) Bish, both of the Town of Tonawanda, and Miss Lena Wolf at home; 11 grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Haseley of the Town of Wheatfield. Friends may call at the family residence, Jagow and Walmore Rd., Town of Wheatfield. Services will be Saturday at 2 P.M. from the residence and at St. James Church at 2:30 P.M. The Rev. Ernest Deitz will officiate. Interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery. Mr. Wolf was an employee of the Shredded Wheat Plant in Niagara Falls for 10 years before retiring 6 years ago | WOLF, Elmer Edwin Albert (I49793)
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| 867 | 8 March 1929 Tonawanda News August Stenzel August Stenzel, 74 years old, died this morning at the home of his son, Edward, 55 Steiner avenue. Born in Germany, Mr. Stenzel came to America 66 years ago, locating in the town of Wheatfield, where he resided until coming to Tonawanda three years ago. He is survived by two sons, Edward and William, the later of St. Johnsburg; two daughters, Mrs. Gustav Heppner and Mrs. George Pankow, St. Johnsburg, six grandchildren, and two brothers, Charles and Herman Stenzel, St. Johnsburg. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the residence and an hour later at the St. John's church. Rev. Walter Thiemecke will officiate and burial will be in the St. John's cemetery. | STENZEL, August Carl Friedrich Wilhelm (I69875)
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| 868 | 8 March1965 Tonawanda News SCHOENFELDT Benjamin A. Schoenfeldt, 72, of 105 Hagen Ave., North Tonawanda, died unexpectedly Saturday (March 6, 1965). He was pronounced dead on arrival at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. A lifelong resident of North Tonawanda, Mr. Schoenfeldt was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Sweeney Hose Company, of which he was a past president and the North Tonawanda Firemens Benevolent Association, of which he had been president the past 18 years. He was employed at Roe Tool and Die Co., Tonawanda. Surviving are his wife, Anna (nee Rathgeber); two sons, Robert and LeVant Schoenfeldt; four daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Dorothy) Wiegand, Miss Bernice Schoenfeldt, Mrs. Erwin (Mildred) Krull and Mrs. Lois Erhart, all of the Tonawandas; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. James Jamieson of Tidioute, Pa. Friends may call at Hamp Funeral Home Inc., Adam-Seymour Streets, Tonawanda, where services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Carl K. Marks will officiate. Burial in Acacia Park-Resthaven Cemetery. | SCHOENFELDT, Benjamin A (I61085)
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| 869 | 8 November 1941 Tonawanda News Rites for Ernest Mante Held at Niagara Falls The funeral of Ernest Mante of Bergholtz, who died Sunday afternoon, was held at the home of his son, Wally J. Mante, in Niagara Falls, Wednesday afternoon. He was also survived by three daughters, Mrs. Fred Fuerch of Sanborn and Mrs. Raymond Licht and Mrs. Raymond Sharts, both of North Tonawanda, and another son, Leonard of Sanborn, N. Y., and one brother, Albert Mante of Bergholtz. | MANTE, Ernest August (I58560)
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| 870 | 8 September 1958 Tonawanda News DEMMIN Helen L. Demmin, 83, of 414 Walck Rd., North Tonawanda, died Monday morning (Sept. 8, 1958) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. She was born in Sanborn, N. Y., and had lived in North Tonawanda 57 years. She was the wife of the late August C. Demmin, and is survived by two daughters, Viola of North Tonawanda and Mrs. Edward Bielmeyer of Williamsville; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Fitzgerald of Rochester and Mrs. Cornelius Libbert of Newark, N.Y., and one grandson. Mrs. Demmin was a member of St. Peter's American Lutheran Church. Friends may call at Wattengel Funeral Home, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, where services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. M. L. Baseler will officiate. Burial in White Chapel Memorial Park. | RETZLAFF, Helena Louise Elisabeth (I53589)
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| 871 | 89, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on November 3, 2017. Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Donald D. Krueger, Sr.; dear mother of the late Donald Krueger, Jr., Randy (Julie), Kimberly (Fred) Stottlemyer, and Kurtis; cherished grandmother of Kyle and Erika. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and relatives. Barbara will be remembered for her zest for life, charitable contributions and for being a loving and caring mother. Private funeral services were held at the convenience of the family. | HAMILTON, Barbara (I77804)
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| 872 | 9 August 1935 Tonawanda News Rudolph Moll, 67 years old, died yesterday at his home on the Town Line road, Town of Wheatfield. Born in Wolcottsville, N. Y., he had resided in Wheatfield since he was five years old. He is survived by a wife Anna; four sons, Alfred, Bernhardt and Irving, Wheatfield, and Herman, North Tonawanda; four daughters, Mrs. Arthur Berndt, Wilson, Miss Lydia Moll, Buffalo, and the Misses Evelyn and Viola Moll, Wheatfield; eight grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Wallenberg and Mrs. Lavina Schultz, North Tonawanda. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 3:30 oclock from the residence and at 4 oclock from the St. Pauls church, Rev. F. A. Hinners officiating. Interment will be in St. Pauls cemetery. | MOLL, Rudolph A (I50776)
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| 873 | 9 December 1985 Tonawanda News MAERTEN-Irwin W. Maerten, 79, of North Tonawanda, Sunday (December 8, 1985) at Buffalo General Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Maerten was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Old Falls Blvd., and its Friendship Club, the Sanbornites Senior Citizens and North Tonawanda Couples Club. He is survived by his wife, Alice (nee Gombert) Maerten; two sons, Duane Maerten of Maryland and David Maerten of North Tonawanda; two daughters, Mrs. James (Janet) Lorrett of the Town of Tonawanda and Mrs. David (Marian) Klumpp of Norman, Okla.; nine grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and a sister, Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Vukovic of the Town of Tonawanda. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St., North Tonawanda today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from St. Paul Lutheran Church, the Rev. Richard E. Pape will officiate. Interment in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church | MAERTEN, Irwin W (I53924)
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| 874 | 9 December 1985 Tonawanda News ZIEMENDORF - Erna A. Ziemendorf of 9444 Ruie Rd., North Tonawanda, Saturday (December 7, 1985) in DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Wife of the late Raymond Sharts and Lester Ziemendorf; mother of Mrs. Erna Dirschedl of East Amherst; mother-in-law of Mrs. Margaret Sharts of North Tonawanda; also survived by ten grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held today at St. John Lutheran Church with the Rev. Ronald D. Oravec officiating. Interment in St. John Lutheran Cemetery. If preferred, memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda, N.Y. Funeral arrangements were made by the Rhoney Funeral Home, Inc., Sanborn, N.Y. | MANTE, Erna A (I67903)
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| 875 | 9 February 1927 Tonawanda News Mrs. Alvina Mueller, 42 years old, a lifelong resident of the town of Wheatfield, died yesterday at her home on the Nash road after a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband, William A. Mueller; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Schendel of the Niagara Falls boulevard; six sisters Mrs. Philip Krull and Mrs. Christian Krull of Martinsville, Mrs. Walter Errick of Getzville, Mrs. Arnold Harms of Michigan, Mrs. George Mueller of Nashville and Mrs. Edward Ordway of North Tonawanda; and two brothers, Louis Schendel of the Niagara Falls boulevard and Henry Schendel of the Schultz road. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30oclock from the residence of Mr. Muellers parents, Wm. C. Mueller of Nash road and an hour later from the St. Johns church at St. Johnsburg, Rev. Walter Thiemecke officiating. Interment will be in the St. Johns cemetery. | SCHENDEL, Alvina Auguste (I55545)
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| 876 | 9 February 1962 Tonawanda News MILLEVILLE - Hugo A. Milleville, 69, of 2049 Cayuga Drive Extension, Town of Wheatfield, died Thursday (Feb. 8, 1962) in St. Mary's Hospital, Niagara Falls, after a brief illness. Mr. Milleville was a lifelong resident of the Town of Wheatfield. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church of Bergholz and the St. James Brotherhood; a member of the Retired Men's Club of Niagara Falls and a retired employee of the former Oldburg Chemical Co. He is survived by his wife, Beata (nee Mueller) Milleville. He was the father of Mrs. George Mueller, Mrs. Harold Proefrock, Mrs. Norbert Lange, Alfred and Richard Milleville, all of the Town of Wheatfield; Mrs. Edward Kysor and Erwin Milleville, both of Niagara Falls; Mrs. William Nehrboss of Akron and Donald Milleville of the Town of Niagara. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren. Brother of Mrs. Alfred Walck Sr., the Misses Helen and Elsie Milleville, all of the Town of Wheatfield, Mrs. Edward DeVantier of Niagara Falls; the Rev. Edgar Milleville of Cedarburg, WI., and Martin Milleville of the Town of Lewiston. Son-in-law of Mrs. Anna Mueller of Niagara Falls. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Road, where services will be conducted Sunday at 2 P.M., followed by services in St. James Lutheran Church, Bergholz, at 2:30 P.M. The Rev. Robert M. Lehman will officiate. Interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery | MILLEVILLE, Hugo Albert Edward (I53220)
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| 877 | 9 July 1955 Tonawanda News SCHULTZ Elsie Voelker Schultz, 65, Thursday (July 7, 1955) in the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Aolph Wiegand of Niagara R., Bergholtz, N. Y. with whom she resided. Born in North Ridge, N. Y. Mrs. Schultz had resided in Bergholtz for the past 43 years and was a member of St. James Lutheran Church and the Ladies Ai Society of the Church. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Weigand, Mrs. Harry Pollard of Bergholtz, Mrs. Ernest Andrees and Mrs. Norman Andrees of North Tonawanda and Mrs. Herbert Haseley of Medina; three sons, Melvin and Gordon Voelker of Bergholtz and Kenneth Voelker of Niagara Falls; 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; six sisters, Mrs. George Nassoiy, Mrs. Chester Voelker, Mrs. Elmina Krauser, Mrs. Harold Livingston of Niagara Falls, Mrs. David Seymour of Buffalo and Mrs. Theodore Hickox of New Kensington, Pa.; three brothers, Reinhardt and Solomon Frye of Niagara Falls, an Herman Frye of Pontiac, Mich. Friends may call until noon Sunday at the Hamp Funeral Home, 37 Adam St., Tonawanda, N. Y. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 oclock in St. James Church, Bergholtz, the Rev. Otto Bruss officiating. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery. | FRYE, Elsie Rose Gertrude (I54317)
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| 878 | 9 June 1983 Tonawanda News MANTE - William O. Mante, 42, of Elizabeth, Colo., formerly of North Tonawanda, suddenly, June 8, 1983. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn of Colorado; a son, Eric Mante of Dousman, Wisc.; his mother, Muriel Kipa; two sisters, Mrs. Harry (Beverly) Dorn and Miss Jerri Kipa; his brother, Dennis Mante and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Son of the late Oscar Mante. Services conducted in Colorado. | MANTE, William O (I58584)
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| 879 | 9 May 1964 Tonawanda News HOEFERT - Minnie (nee Rohde) Hoefert, 82, of 298 Niagara St., North Tonawanda, died Friday (May 8, 1964) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was the widow of former Police Chief Frederick A. Hoefert. Surviving are two sons, Herbert W. of North Tonawanda and Wilbert C. of Gainesville, Fla.; three daughters, Mrs. Kurt (Adeline) Osberg of Philadelphia, Pa., Mrs. Walter (Florence) Reinhard of Amherst, Ohio, and Mrs. Glenn (Alma) Wardell of North Tonawanda; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; one sister, Mrs. Max Yensan and four brothers, Herman, Henry, William and Charles Rohde. Mrs. Hoefert was a member of Evangelical United Brethren Church of Tonawanda and the Spanish American War Veterans ladies' auxiliary. Friends may call at the Hilliard Funeral Home Inc., 147 Delaware St., Tonawanda, where services will be Monday at 2 p.m. The Rev. David Lubba will officiate. Interment in Trinity Cemetery, Grand Island. Memorials may be made to the Memorial Fund of Evangelical United Brethren Church. The family will be present from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. | RHODE, Minnie (I78596)
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| 880 | 9 October 1967 Tonawanda News CHASE - Ernestine A. Chase (nee Wollenberg), 78, of 31 Hill St., Tonawanda, entered into rest on Sunday (Oct. 8, 1967) at Stonewall Jackson Hospital, Lexington, Va. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and was a lifelong resident of the area. Beloved wife of the late W. Henry Chase; mother of G. Hal Chase of Oneonta, N. Y., and the Rev. Douglas C. Chase, of Lexington, Va.; sister of John Wollenberg of Tonawanda; six grandchildren also survive. Friends may call after noon on Tuesday at the Creasey Memorial Chapel, 138 Delaware St., Tonawanda, where services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. James A. Akin will officiate. Interment will be in Acacia Park Cemetery. | WOLLENBERG, Ernestine A (I48114)
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| 881 | 9/12/2004 LOCKPORT - Catherine C. Pokelwaldt, a homemaker and a defense worker during World War II, died Thursday in Briody Health Care Facility after a long illness. She was 97. Mrs. Pokelwaldt was born Catherine Breitenbach in Wheatfield and raised in a farmhouse on the Amherst side of Tonawanda Creek. She lived most of her adult life in Niagara Falls, moving to Lockport at age 90. She had lived in the nursing home for more than a year. During World War II, she worked as a riveter, assembling airplanes at Bell Aircraft Corp. in Wheatfield. For most of her life she was a homemaker, enjoying what she called her "fancy work": knitting and crocheting, especially doilies and tablecloths. Her family said she was a fine baker, specializing in a sour cream cookie recipe handed down from her grandmother. She also enjoyed playing cards. Her husband of 43 years, Edward, died in 1970. Survivors include four daughters, Shirley Palmiter of Pendleton, Audrey Smith of Ransomville, Carol Burnsworth of Lockport and Beverly Blaise of Prospect Heights, ILl.; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Services will be held at noon Monday in Grace Lutheran Church, 736 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls. Burial will be in Wheatfield Cemetery. | BREITENBACH, Catherine Carolyn (I28812)
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| 882 | 9/16/2004 NF Gazette WHEATFIELD - Josephine A. Moll, formerly of Errick Road, Wheatfield, died Tuesday in DeGraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, after a long illness. She was 88. A North Tonawanda native, the former Josephine Pankow was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she enjoyed attending Bible class. She was a member of the Wheatfield Senior Citizens, and her hobbies included knitting, crocheting and doll making. Mrs. Moll worked in the cafeteria of Niagara County Community College. She moved to Northgate Health Care Facility in October 2002. She was the widow of Howard J. Survivors include a daughter, Karen Petro of Millersville, MD.; a brother, Harold Pankow of Wheatfield; and two sisters, Lorena Heuer of Port Orange, Fla., and Jane Heuer of Wheatfield. A funeral will be held at 10:30 A.M. Friday in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls Boulevard and Ward Road. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery. -- JOSEPHINE A. MOLL - NOV. 7, 1915 -- SEPT. 14, 2004 Buffalo News, The (NY) - September 16, 2004 Josephine A. Moll, formerly of Errick Road, Wheatfield, died Tuesday in DeGraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, after a long illness. She was 88. A North Tonawanda native, the former Josephine Pankow was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she enjoyed attending Bible class. She was a member of the Wheatfield Senior Citizens, and her hobbies included knitting, crocheting and doll making. Mrs. Moll worked in the cafeteria of Niagara County Community College. She moved to Northgate Health Care Facility in October 2002. She was the widow of Howard J. Survivors include a daughter, Karen Petro of Millersville, Md.; a brother, Harold Pankow of Wheatfield; and two sisters, Lorena Heuer of Port Orange, Fla., and Jane Heuer of Wheatfield. A funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls Boulevard and Ward Road. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery. | PANKOW, Josephine A (I54936)
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| 883 | 92 yrs St James Cemetery, Normanby, Ont. Canada FUNERAL BROCHURE- A Memorial Record Entered Into Rest at St. Jacob's Private Hospital, on Wednesday, February 27th, 1957 SOPHIA EMMA HERBST widow of the late GEORGE KREUZER in her 92nd year The Funeral Remains are resting at Tolufs' Funeral Chapel, Clifford until Saturday, March 2nd where service will be held at 2:p.m. followed by service in St. John's Lutheran Church. Interment in St. James' Cemetery, Normanby. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation. | HERBST, Sophia Emma (I34302)
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| 884 | 94th year Harriston Cemetery | BOLTON, Helen Elizabeth (I34740)
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| 885 | "Penny" Evelyn Holahan Obituary HOLAHAN, PENNY (EVELYN) APRIL 5, 2024 Age 65 of the Town of Pendleton and formerly of the City of Tonawanda. Wife of 45 years to David R. Holahan, mother of Staci Holahan and Amber (Adam Gierach) Holahan and grandmother of Keaton and Merritt. Daughter of Marge (nee Rollain) Brauer and the late Charles Teal and the late Robert Brauer and sister of Charles (Becky) Teal, Lisa (Robert) Stachowski and Cheryl (James) Michalowski. Also nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday April 12, 2024 from 3-6 PM at JOHN 0. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts) in the City of Tonawanda, where a Prayer Service will be conducted on Friday at 6:00 PM following the visitation. Everyone welcome to attend. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.ROTHFUNERAL.com. | BRAUER, Evelyn (I212340)
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| 886 | (HARTLAND) Merle E. Snell, age 89, died unexpectedly August 21, 2021 at his home. He was born February 26, 1932 to Burton and Lottie (Patterson) Snell and a was a life-long resident of this area. Merle was a member of the Quaker Road Methodist Church, a Charter Member of the Hartland Volunteer Fire Company, an active member of the Town of Hartland Planning Board since 1974, and enjoyed gardening and cooking turkey dinners year-round. He was also co-owner/operator of Snell’s Service Station. Mr. Snell was predeceased by his wife Lois and a son and daughter-in-law: Michael and Suzanne Snell. He is survived by his children: Kim (Linda) Snell of Medina, Randall Snell of Gasport, Steven (Brandy) Snell of Burt, William Snell of Hartland, Bailey Snell of Royalton, his brother: Donald (Beverly) Snell of Hartland, his sister: Karen “Kay” (Tom) Doherty of MI, 12 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends SATURDAY at the Hartland Volunteer Fire Department, 8945 Ridge Rd., Gasport, NY, 14067 from 2-6pm followed by a dinner celebrating Merle’s life immediately after. Family and friends are invited to attend his Graveside Service MONDAY 11am in Hartland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Fire Company. | SNELL, Merle E (I172412)
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| 887 | (MEDINA) Randall Paul Bane, age 80, died unexpectedly July 17, 2021 at his residence. He was born June 17, 1941 in Albion to Paul and Mildred (Stalker) Bane and had returned to this area in 2012. Mr. Bane was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam era. Randall was the founder of David’s House, a non-denominational place for people to use a worship center. He travelled the world as a director and performer of the Feast of the Tabernacles in Israel. Randall was an actor, dancer and a Christian Performance Artist who conducted trainings and seminars for interpretive dance and movement to Christian Music. He also was an avid gardener, a woodworker and enjoyed making creative flags for his ministry. Mr. Bane was predeceased by a brother: Kirk Bane. He is survived by his sister: Kathleen (Gene) Bane-Dinse of Lyndonville, as well as several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. Private services and interment in Lynhaven Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse, 249 East Ave., Albion, NY, 14411. | BANE, Randall Paul (I123276)
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| 888 | (MIDDLEPORT) Norman George Tiefel, age 85, died April 23, 2021 in his home following a long illness. He was born in Middleport October 10, 1935 to George and Elverda (Maess) Teifel and was a life-long resident of this area. Norman worked at Lerch & Daly as well as Al Morgan Chevrolet and Heinrich Chevrolet prior to his retirement in 1980. He enjoyed spending the winters in Zephyrhills, FL as well as buying and selling antiques and three-wheeled bicycles. Mr. Tiefel was predeceased by his wife Lois (Washbon) Teifel, and 2 step grandchildren: Kenneth J. Ramming and Arlen Ramming. He is survived by his children: Kathleen (Jeffrey) Eick of Middleport, Lorna (Charles Kibler) Burns of Middleport, Beth (Debra Genet) Teifel of Gasport, his step children: Kay (John) Peracciny of Middleport, John (Dorothy) Ramming of Gasport, James (Janice) Ramming of CA, his grandchildren: Ryan (Felicia) Eick of Gasport, Amanda (Nathaniel) Bedford of Middleport, Eric (Jaclyn) Eick of Lockport, Richard (Cherise Firestein) Ruppel of Middleport, Alysa (Juston) Worden of Albion, Emma Burns of Middleport, his step grandchildren: Brett Ramming of Ohio, Matthew (Alexandra) Peracciny of Middleport, Christopher (Nicole) Peracciny of Lockport, Bridget (Corey) Benjamin of North Tonawanda, Patrick (Tanja) Ramming of CA, Timothy (Jennifer) Ramming of CA, Sarah (Daniel) Droze of CA, 9 great grandchildren and 17 step great grandchildren. There will be no calling hours. Private services and interment will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY, 14094. | TEIFEL, Norman George (I210170)
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| 889 | 1939 - 2019 Obituary of John Drozdowski John W. Drozdowski, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on April 19, 1939 he was the son of the late John Drozdowski and the late Lillian (Karas) Pernesky. He is survived by his wife, Therese A. (Struzik) Drozdowski; children, Bob Drozdowski, Lynn Kopera, David Drozdowski and Denise Drozdowski; grandchildren, Jacob, Peter, Duncan and Tessa. There is NO PRIOR visitation. A Memorial Mass will be held 10:00 AM on Wednesday, February 20th at Divine Mercy Parish, 2437 Niagara Street, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Jacek Mazur officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Private burial in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Lewiston, NY, will take place at the convenience of the family. Visit zajacfuneralhomeinc.com for online condolences | DROZDOWSKI, John W (I195779)
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| 890 | 1940 - 2018 Obituary of Peter Hallows Sr. San Juan, TX/Lockport, NY - Peter J. Hallows Sr., 78, passed December 27, 2018, at his home in San Juan, Texas. He was born April 26, 1940, in North Tonawanda, NY, the son of John Hallows and Louis Smith Hallows. Pete graduated from North Tonawanda Senior High, Class of 1958. Following graduation, he worked at Budweys Grocery from 1956-1958 when he then joined the United States Air Force where he served in the medical field from 1959-1962, from 1963-1982 he worked for Fleischman's as an office manager, and from 1983-2016 he worked as Traffic Manager at Lackawanna Products Inc. Peter enjoyed Country and Gospel music, puzzles, watching and attending sports games, bowling, traveling, hunting, and most of all reading. He was a past member of the Niagara Frontier Coin Club. Peter is predeceased by his father, John Hallows; mother, Lois Hallows McNulty; stepfather, Clair (Mack) McNulty; Joanne Huey; Carole Hallows; and stepdaughter, Tonya Scarborough. Surviving him, in addition to his wife, Rose Hallows, are his sisters, Judy (Jim) Oubre of Orchard Park, NY, Penny (George) Stitt of Niagara Falls, NY, and Barb (Ken) Schmid of Depew, NY; his children, Peter Hallows Jr. of Wilson, NY, Art (Robin) Hallows of Medina, NY, Jerry (Patti) Harvey of North Tonawanda, NY, Mike (Nancy) Hallows of Appleton, NY, Sue (Drew) Welke of Central Square, NY, John (Robin) Hallows of Middleport, NY, and Brian (Heather) Hallows of Albion, NY; stepchildren, Destry (Lisa) Gillette of Aurora, CO, Melissa Gillette of Salamanca, NY, and Brenda Mailloux of Norfolk, NE. Pete was a proud grandfather of 29 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and friends. A service will be held in New York in June of 2019. | HALLOWS, Peter John (I111451)
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| 891 | Alan G. Ostwald September 22, 1931 ~ August 15, 2023 91 Years Old Alan G. Ostwald Of Pekin, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, in Brockport, NY. He was born in North Tonawanda, NY, on September 22, 1931, to the late George A. and Elsa M. [Buth] Ostwald. Alan graduated from North Tonawanda High School in 1949, Concordia Teachers College, IL in 1954 and Buffalo State Teachers College, NY in 1965. He loved his career as an elementary school teacher at Holy Ghost Lutheran School, Central Lutheran School in Indiana, Newfane Elementary, and Centre Avenue, 93rd Street, and 60th Street Schools in Niagara Falls. He retired in 1986. He was an active member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Pekin, NY for 60 years. Alan loved traveling, visiting lighthouses, eating out in restaurants, and was an avid Buffalo Bills fan! Alan was predeceased by his beloved wife of 69 years, Betty R. [Payne] Ostwald, who passed away in April of this year. He is survived by his three children Paul (Maria) Ostwald, Beth (Carl) Dickinson and Lori Ostwald, six grandchildren Nicole (Mark) Thomas, John (Kristin) Ostwald, Julie (William) Webekind, Katherine (Matthew) Butch, Lia and Lin Dickinson, twelve great-grandchildren Zachary Marshall, Connor and Brynn Thomas, Emma and Preston Ostwald, Elizabeth, Gregory, Mary, Peter and Thomas Webekind, Joseph and Patrick Butch, two brothers-in-law Robert E. and David R. Payne, also 3 nieces and one nephew. There will be visitation on Saturday from 10:00-11:00 AM at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 3229 Upper Mountain Road, Sanborn, NY, where funeral services will immediately follow at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Kurt D. Schultz officiating. Memorials may be made in his name to St. Andrew Lutheran Church. Interment at St. Andrew Lutheran Cemetery. Arrangements were made through the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, Sanborn, NY. | OSTWALD, Alan G (I169308)
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| 892 | Albert J. Schmidt Obituary Albert Schmidt, 81, of Ransomville, NY, passed away on March 31, 2024. He was born on March 18, 1943. Albert lived his dream retirement of having a cabin in the woods before returning to Ransomville in November 2022. Before his retirement, he was a master carpenter. Albert's hobbies included ATV riding, watching deer from his cabin, tending his chickens, and befriending local chipmunks that would eat peanuts out of his hand. Albert is survived by his sister, Linda Schmidt Lapress, his children Albert A. (Valery Lavery) Schmidt, Debra (Richard) Beutel, David J. (Christine) Schmidt, and Corilyn (James Craggs) Schmidt. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Albert was predeceased by his parents, Ruth Martha Lasker and Albert Herman Schmidt, and his sister, Donna Schmidt Desso. A private service for the family will be held at a later date. Contributions in Albert's memory can be made to the Wilson Volunteer Fire Company | SCHMIDT, Albert J (I225385)
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| 893 | Anna "Helene" (Kromer) Reisig April 29, 1936 - December 2, 2019 Anna ”Helene” (Kromer) Reisig, of Niagara Falls, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 2, 2019 at her home after a long illness. She was born in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on April 29, 1936, a daughter of Harry P. and Theda B. (Armstrong) Kromer. She was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and worked retail for many years at Osh Kosh clothing store. She was a longtime member of Grace Lutheran Church participating in choir membership and always had a line of people waiting for a slice of her homemade pizza at the various church functions and fund raisers. She was predeceased by her husband, Carl A. Reisig in February of 2012 after 55 years of marriage. Helene is survived by her children, Linda (Robert) Dean of Vestal, NY; David (Sharon) Reisig of Rochester; Gary (Debbie) Reisig of the Town of Wheatfield; Robert (Kelly) Reisig of Hilton, NY; grandchildren, Becky, Kari, Jena, Bobby, Karl, Sarah, Laurel, Connor, Tyler, Austin, Karli and Jake; eight great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings, Harry Kromer; Norman Kromer; Alvin Kromer; Alice (Howard) Bender and Patricia (Jack) Baer. Family will be present on Friday, December 6 2019 1-3PM & 5-7PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 7 2019 10AM in Grace Lutheran Church, 736 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls. The interment will be in St. Matthew’s Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church. | KROMER, Anna Helene (I12265)
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| 894 | Anna (Reale) Amis, 94, of Medina passed into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence in Albion. Prior to that, she had been cared for at the Villages of Orleans with a lengthy and courageous struggle with dementia. Anna was a daughter of the late Battista and Giovanna (Ferri) Reale, born in Medina on January 8, 1928. She graduated Salutatorian of her class in 1946 from Royalton-Hartland High School. Anna was a lifelong parishioner of Holy Trinity Catholic Parish, both St. Stephen’s Church in Middleport and later on at St. Mary’s Church in Medina. Anna will be remembered as a joyful, compassionate and faithful caregiver to family and friends. Her selfless actions portrayed her belief in Heavenly Angels. In addition to her parents, Anna was predeceased by her husband, Donald Amis and brother, Felix (late Frances) Reale. Survivors include her sisters, Florence (late Daniel) Sanmarco and Madeline (late Harry) Merrell; brothers, Michael (Patricia) Reale and Louis (Donna) Reale; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. In keeping with Anna’s wishes, there will be no prior visitation. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Stephen Soares on Friday, June 24 at 11am at Holy Trinity Parish, St. Mary’s Church, 211 Eagle St., Medina. Interment will be in Boxwood Cemetery, Medina. Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. | REALE, Anna (I217105)
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| 895 | Anna A. Bensley, 96, of Medina entered into rest peacefully on December 14, 2020 at the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence in Albion. Born November 12, 1924 in Middleport, she was a daughter of the late Julius and Rose (Kontos) Wasvary. She was a longtime parishioner of Holy Trinity Parish, St. Mary’s Church in Medina. She was known to be a quiet and humble person. Anna loved taking her children on local field trips and adventures, like seeing Santa at Christmas Park. She was a frequent visitor to the library, bringing her children to read and experience the world. Anna loved music, was an avid reader, a wonderful gardener and enjoyed taking care of her various animals. Her love of nature took her down the Erie Canal for walks with the family dog. She was a dessert enthusiast, never turning down sweets and was known to enjoy a taste of chocolate daily. Predeceased by her husband, Robert J. Bensley in 2001; beloved brothers and sisters in-law, Walter, Gerald, Raymond, Donald, Phyllis and Mary; her cherished siblings, William Wasvary, Lillian (Robert) Hayden and Mary Ellen (Robert) Spaulding. Survivors include her children, Paula (John Borello) Bensley and James Bensley; granddaughter, Brooke Bensley; sisters in-law, Lucille Hotchkiss and Rita Barry; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside committal service will be held Thursday, December 17th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Supportive Care of Orleans, P.O. Box 489, Albion NY 14411 or the Lee-Whedon Memorial Library, 620 West Ave. Medina NY 14103. Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, Medina. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the caring staff at Supportive Care of Orleans. Additional appreciation to her prior at-home aides Gail Eichler and Dorothy Adams. | WASVARY, Anne A (I137224)
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| 896 | Anthony Joseph Iadicicco, Sr. December 26, 1960 - March 23, 2023 Anthony J. Iadicicco, lifetime resident of Niagara Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at his home. He was 62. He was born on Grand Island on December 26, 1960, a son of the late Salvatore and Violet (Caimano) iadicicco, Sr. He attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational School. Anthony worked as a machinist and welder for several area businesses. He enjoyed gardening and working on cars and fixing things. He loved music, especially the Beatles and he enjoyed betting on horse racing at OTB but his greatest joy was his time with his family. He is survived by his son Brandon Iadicicco, his daughter-in-law Tina (late Anthony, Jr.) Iadicicco and three grandchildren: Desiree, Dylan and Camren. He is also survived by four siblings: Lynette (Ken) Lemaster, Donato (Delores) Iadicicco, Salvatore Iadicicco, Jr. and Augie (Rachelle) Iadicicco. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his son Anthony J. (Tina) Iadicicco, Jr. and two sisters, Vincenza and Violet. Funeral services to be announced. | IADICICCO, Anthony (I218994)
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| 897 | Antonette “Ann” Conny, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 11, 2020, in Schoellkopf Health Center in Niagara Falls, NY, following complications from Covid. Born on January 8, 1924, in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Emanuel and Elizabeth Bongiovanni. Ann was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY. She attended local schools and graduated with honors from Niagara Falls High School. On April 30, 1949, Ann married James V. Conny in the former St. Joseph Church (currently Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish). Ann loved telling the story of how Jim determined her wedding ring size by secretly wrapping a piece of string around her finger at the movie theater. The two met at Kimberly-Clark Corporation, where Ann was a machine operator and lab technician, and Jim was a millwright. After marriage, Ann devoted her time to raising a family. Ann later returned to the workforce as a bookkeeper for Kmart in the Men’s Department until she retired in 1983. She liked telling of the time during the Blizzard of '77 when she was marooned at Kmart for three days. Ann had a lifelong interest in learning, taking enrichment classes in art, Italian, and horticulture. She was well known in her neighborhood for her talents in gardening, cooking, and baking. In particular, she taught neighbors and grandchildren how to make pizzelles and the Italian meatballs. Ann was kind-hearted and a great storyteller who found humor in everything. She loved animals, especially dogs, and enjoyed birdwatching outside her kitchen window. Ann was an avid reader who read hundreds of books during her later life, many of which were donated to the residents' library at Schoellkopf Health Center. Ann is survived by two children, Joanne (Charles) James of Newfield, NY, and Joseph (Beth) Conny of Frederick, MD; four grandchildren: Rebecca Ann James of Brooklyn, NY; Michael (Caroline) James of Dryden, NY; Julia Mende Conny of Parkville, MD; and Jenna Mende Conny of Baltimore, MD; and two great-granddaughters, Ava and Amelia James. Ann is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Margaret Carlson, and her brother, Carmen Bongiovanni. There will be no public visitation. A private funeral service will be held at OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS NY (716-297-9007). Private prayers of committal and entombment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Memorial offerings in Ann’s name can be made to Niagara County SPCA. Arrangements were entrusted to the professional care of Michael R. Goodlander. Share condolences at facebook.com/goodlandercares and GOODLANDERCARES.com | BONGIOVANNI, Antoinette (I156570)
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| 898 | Arlene M. Hennebohl went to her eternal home in heaven to be with her God and Savior on May 2, 2024 at Hospice House in Lockport. Born in Cheektowaga, NY, in the year 1929, she was 94 years old. She was the daughter of Philip and Marie Abt of Cambria, NY. She worked at Fisher Price in Medina and also for Mercy Home Health Care as a caregiver in Lockport for many years until she retired. She is known for her love of her God and Savior and not a day would go by that she didn’t read her Bible and pray for each and every one of her family and friends by name. She was called the ‘encourager’ in her family as she naturally encouraged each and every one to do better, be better and live better with God first in their life and Jesus as their Savior. Her most cherished time was spending time with her family and friends. She loved to read and in prior years of growing up on the family farm she always loved all kinds of plants, flowers, birds, and gardening. She had one brother and sister, both deceased: Norman Abt Sr (Marion), and a sister, Ruth Martin (Norman). She had two sons and a daughter: the late Larry Hennebohl (Deborah), and daughter, Cathy Linderman (Wayne) and Daniel Hennebohl. She was grandmother to five beloved grandchildren: Julie Parsons (David), Steven Linderman (Regina), Danielle Hennebohl, Christina Syphax, and Mark Hennebohl. She also cherished her 14 great grandchildren: Luke, Seth, Joshua, Aaron, Jaylyn, Naomi, Jenna, Jackson, Alexis, DaShawna, Tahje, Tydan, Jonathan and Kingston. 5 great-great grandchildren: Corey, Juliana, Carson, Melody, & Harmony. She also dearly loved her cousin, Janet Heinemann and all her nieces and nephews. She had many friends over the many years of her life that she spoke of even in the last few years. A celebration of her life will be at a later date for her family. She asked that everyone celebrate she’s in heaven, completely healed and that you reminisce over all the good times filled with love & laughter with her! In lieu of flowers, please donate to either: Hospice House of Niagara County or The Vintage Church at Buffalo (vcb.church) in memory of her. Arlene’s family has entrusted her care to the Goodlander family, OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY (716-297-9007). Share condolences and memories at GOODLANDERCARES.com | ABT, Arlene M (I225875)
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| 899 | Arlene Pafk Totten passed away on July 17, 2019. She was born in Medina, NY on June 8, 1930 to the late Frank and Minnie (Hellert) Pafk. Arlene married the late Howard Totten on November 14, 1946 and they had three children together. She and Howard were owner/operators of Totten Trucking, a long haul trucking company for forty- nine years. Arlene liked to bake and was a very accomplished seamstress. She especially loved quilt making. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother and enjoyed taking care of her family. Arlene is survived by her son, Duane (late Cindy) Totten and a daughter, Bonnie (late Jerry) (David Leavitt) VanBuren all of Akron. Six grandchildren; Lyle Wagner of TX, Jeff (Kim) Wagner of IN, Daniel (Angie) DiPaolo, Michael Milhollen, Andrew (Tanya) Totten, and Stacey (Eric) Hess all of Akron; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild also survive her. Arlene is predeceased by her husband, Howard Totten and daughter, Carol Milhollen. Funeral Services will be Private. Arrangements were made by Ross Funeral Home of Akron, LLC, 10 Eckerson Avenue, Akron, NY. Flowers are respectfully declined. Charitable contributions may be made in Arlene's memory to St. Michael's Lutheran Church, 6379 Wolcottsville Rd., Akron, NY 14001 and Wolcottsville Fire Company, 6337 Wolcottsville Rd., Akron, NY 14001. | PAFK, Arlene Ruth (I62175)
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| 900 | Arthur C. Sawyer November 23, 1924 - November 25, 2023 Arthur C. Sawyer passed away on November 25th, 2023. He was born in the Village of LaSalle to William J. and Isabel Sawyer (nee Ball). He was predeceased by his wife, Joyce M. Sawyer (nee Hildebrandt). He is survived by his three children, Nancy J. Gee (deceased Richard Gee) of Rochester, NY; Lynne N. and Thomas Curyto of West Chester, P.A. and Kevin A. and Cynthia Sawyer of Niagara Falls, NY. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren: Leanne (Robert) McAllister, Richard (Michelle) Gee, Thomas (Kim) Curyto, Todd (Jen) Curyto, Tara (Jason) Adams, Corey (Charity) Curyto, Aaron (Samantha) Sawyer, Leah (Steven) Schul. Also, 21 great grandchildren, three great grand stepdaughters, and two great great grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Kenneth Sawyer (Joanne) of West Palm Beach Florida, and one sister, Shirley Oldfield (deceased Gordon Oldfield) of Lockport, NY. He was also survived by many nieces & nephews. Preceding him in death are three sisters; Louise Mayville of Niagara Falls, NY, Dorothy Sawyer of Niagara Falls, NY, Irene McClain of Rochester NY and a brother, William J. Sawyer Jr. of Niagara Falls, NY. During WWII he enlisted in the United States Navy at age 18. His discharge was November, 1945. The Navy awarded him various medals and a Battle Star during the Philippine Campaign. For forty years he worked at Mathieson Alkali Works, now known as Olin Corporation, retiring in 1985 as manager of both departments of Traffic and Purchasing. While at Olin he served many years on the M.A.W. Federal Credit Union, retiring as President. He is currently a member of the Lasalle Lodge 132 F. & A.M. and American Legion Post 1465. He was a past member of the Niagara Falls Traffic Club, Buffalo Purchasing Association and Lasalle Sportsmen’s Club. Art would like to give a special thanks to his two daughters: Nancy Gee and Lynne Curyto and husband, Tom Curyto, his son and wife: Kevin and Cynthia Sawyer, his nephew and wife, Bill and Dianne Mayville and nephews Thomas and Robert Sawyer. Art would also like to thank his neighbors; Ted and Gina Weed Sr., Sam and Mary Brandy, Sean and Rhonda Vekich, Jane Schulz and Frank Hansen. Friends may call at the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls on Wednesday, November 29th from 4 to 8 PM where funeral services will be held immediately following the visitation at 8 PM. Burial will be Thursday at 10:30 AM in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery in Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Sawyers name to the Wounded Warrior Project. | SAWYER, Arthur C (I223657)
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