Notes:

North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 4/29/1931

Ferdinand Behm, 81 years vold.
died last night at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Philip Breitenbach.
Pickard's Bridge. He was born In
Germany and had resided in the
town of Wheatfield and other parts
of Niagara county for the past two
years. Surviving are five sons,
John L., Lockkport, William and
George, Hudson. Wis., Charles,
Atwater, Minn., and Frank, Brain-
ard, Minn.; four daughters, Mrs.
Martin Wendlinger, Buffalo, Mrs.
Breitenbach. Mrs. Emil Bush and
Mrs. Henry Martin, North Tona-
wantan; 49 grandchildren, and 18;
great grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Friday
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Breitenbach
residence and at 2:451
o'clock, standard time, at the St.
Mark's church on Washington
street. Rev. Paul Fretthold will
officiate and interment will be in
St. John's cemetery, St. Johnsburg.

Family/Spouse: BEHM, Caroline Ernestine. Caroline (daughter of BEHM, Christian and WERTH, Christine Dorothea) was born on 15 Mar 1848 in Rothenklempenow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany; died on 13 Nov 1905 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married HILDEBRANDT, Herman Albert Karl on 16 Sep 1888. Herman (son of HILDEBRANDT, Carl Christoph Heinrich and BUTH, Maria Christiane) was born on 20 Dec 1864 in Schenkenberg, Brandenburg, Prussia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WENDLING, Martin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/11/1934

John L. Behm entered into rest
on Saturday, June 9th, at the family
residence, Purdy road, town of Lockport.
He is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Clara Proctor Behm, four
daughters and three sons, Mrs. Edward
Wendt, Janesville, Minn., Mrs.
Bruce Moore, Lockport, Mrs. Hewett
Allen, Niagara Falls, N. Y., Mrs.
Mason Wilson, Lockport, Charles
Behm, Lockport, Arthur Behm, town
of Lockport and Irving Behm, town
of Wilson, four sisters and four
brothers, Mrs. Philip Breitenbach,
Mrs. Martin Wendlinger, Mrs. Frank
Martin, Mrs. Amiel Bush, George
Behm, William Behm, Charles
Behm and Frank Behm. Remains
reposing at the Conover & Reynolds
Funeral Home, 46 East avenue. Time
of funeral to be announced later.

Same date and paper

John L. Behm, 59, farmer, of
the Purdy road, town of Lockport,
took his life by hanging late Saturday
night after believing he had
succeeded in throttling his wife,
Clara, to death.
Mrs. Behm lay unconscious for
nearly 46 minutes before she regained
her senses and discovered
that her husband had hanged himself,
suspending his body by a cord
which he had attached to the bedpost
of his bed. His head was
Only 18 inches from the floor.
There had been no quarrel before
the tragedy, Mrs. Behm told
Dr. Ferdinand A. Kittinger, coroner.
She and her husband had spent the
evening together In their home, she
said. Her husband was in exceptionally
good spirits, she declared,
although he had brooded considerably
in recent weeks over his failure
to find employment. He had
been out of work for several
months she said.
After an evening of amiable conversation,
she and her husband decided
Just before midnight to retire.
Accordingly, she went to her bedroom
on the second floor, while he
retired to a room which he occupied
on the first floor.
"We've Got to Die."
Shortly afterwards, Mrs.
said, she beard her husband calling
for her.
As she entered his bedroom, she
told Dr. Kittinger, her husband
leaped at her and seised her by the
throat, at the same time crying:
"We've got to die, Clara."
He repeated the cry over and over
again as she vainly struggled to
free herself from his grasp, she said.
Then she lapsed into unconscious-
ness.
Regaining her senses about 45
minutes later, her first thought was
that her experience had been just
a terrible nightmare, Mrs. Behm related.
The severe throbbing In her
throat and the sight of her husband's
body, hanging from the bedpost
in his bedroom, awakened her
to the reality of her experience, ahe
said.
Touching her husband's body and
discovering it to be already cold,
Mrs. Behm ran in terror to the
home of a neighbor, where she
telephoned the sheriff's office.
Coroner Issues Certificate.
Deputies Oeorge Rawlings and
James Duffy hurried to the scene
of the tragedy. They summoned
the coroner, who ordered the' body
removed to the undertaking parlors
of Conover and Reynolds, 46 East
avenue.
Dr. Kittinger, after examining the
body and hearing Mrs. Behm's story,
issued a verdict of suicide by hanging.
Surviving Mr. Behm are his
widow, Clara; four daughters, Mrs.
Edward Wendt of Janesville, Minn.;
Mrs. Hewitt Allen of Niagara fails,
Mrs. Bruce Moore and Mrs. George
Wilson of Lockport; three sons,
Irving Behm of Ransomville, and
Charles and Arthur Behm of Lockport;
four sisters; Mrs. Martin
Wendllnger of Buffalo, Mrs. Henry
Martin of Tonawanda, Mrs, Emil
Busch of Lockport and Mrs. Philip
Breintback of Pickard's Bridge, and
four brothers, Charles Behm of Atwater,
Minn., Frank Behm of
Bralnard, Minn., William and
George Behm of Hudson, Wis.

Johannes married SCHROEDER, Anna Marie Emilie on 26 Dec 1894 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Anna (daughter of Anna M) was born on 2 Mar 1861 in Drewsch, Uckermark, Prussia; died between 1901 and 1903 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johannes married PROCTOR, Clara about 1903. Clara was born on 17 Sep 1883 in England; died on 3 Sep 1956 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Augusta married BREITENBACH, Phillip in 1896 in New York. Phillip (son of BREITENBACH, Adam and Philipine) was born in Sep 1872 in Germany; died on 13 Jun 1951 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Louise married BUSCH, Emil G about 1900 in Niagara County, NY. Emil (son of BUSCH and ACHTERBERG, Ernestine) was born in Jul 1872 in Prussia; died on 12 Feb 1943 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/8/1962

MERTENS - Mrs. Magdalena
Mertens, 79, of 228 Stenzil St.,
North Tonawanda, died in the sun-
shine Nursing Home, Gasport,
N.Y., Friday (Dec. 7, 1962) after
a long illness. She is survived by
her husband, Henry Mertens; a
daughter, Mrs Arnold (Josephine)
Zobrist; three sons, Arthur, Ben-
jamin and Howard Mertens' 13
grandchildren; 16 great -grand-
children, all of North tonawnada,
and two brothers, Charles and
Frank Behm, both of Minnesota.
Friends may call at the Fretthold
Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver St. at
Ward Road, where services will
be Monday at 2 p.m. The Rev.
Loren J. Shiley will officiate. In-
terment in St. Mark's Lutheran
Cemetery. Mrs. Mertens was a
member of St. Marks Lutheran
Church.

Martha married MERTENS, Henry on 6 Jun 1904 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Henry (son of MARTIN, Albert J and STENZEL, Auguste Maria Louise) was born on 21 Jan 1883 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 30 Dec 1962 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 4/7/1925

The funeral of Mrs. Rose Grose, nee
Behm. 40 years old. who died Suudav
at her home, No. 147 East Felton street
will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock from the late residence and
half an hour later from the St. Mark's
church on Washington street, Rev.
Paul Grethold officiating. Burial will
be at Elmlawn. Mrs. Grose was born
in the town of Wheatfleld. She had
resided in North Tonawanda for the
past 35 years. Surviving are a hus-
band; George Grose; one daughter.
Miss Dorothy Grose; three sons, Arlie,
Melvin and Martin; a father, Ferdin-
and Behm, all of North Tonawanda;
four sisters, Mrs. Martin Wendling of
Buffalo, Mrs. Phillip Breidenbach of
Martinsville and Mrs. Emil Busch and
Mrs. Henry Mertens of North Tona-
wanda, and five brothers, John Behm
of Lockport, William and George Behm
of Hudson, Wis., Charles Behm of At-
water, Minn., and Frank Behm of Min-
neapolis.

Rosina married GROSE, George on 29 Aug 1909 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. George (son of GROSE, Gustave and MARTIN, Louise) was born on 23 Apr 1883 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: KAHMEYER, Irene Louise. Irene was born on 11 Jun 1894 in Atwater, Kandiyohi, County, MN; died on 27 Jan 1975 in Hudson, St. Croix County, WI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Clara about 1921. Clara was born on 3 Dec 1893 in MN; died on 17 Sep 1989 in Janesville, Waseca County, MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alma married WENDT, Wilhelm Edward on 2 Dec 1918 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Wilhelm (son of WENDT, Christian Friedrich Wilhelm and KOEPPEN, Louise W) was born on 18 Nov 1890 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died in Mar 1984 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married SMITH, Agnes F in Aug 1929. Agnes (daughter of SMITH, William C and Rose E) was born about 1902 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arthur married HAAK, Minnie about 1918. Minnie (daughter of HAAK, George) was born about 1901 in New York; died on 25 Jul 1940 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Christine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lydia married MOORE, Henry Bruce about 1921. Henry (son of MOORE, Frederick and GIBSON, Flora) was born on 11 Jun 1899 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 28 Jun 1954 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lydia married BENNETT, Walter H on 1 Jul 1961 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Walter (son of BENNETT, Adelbert and BUCK, Carrie) was born on 1 Jun 1890 in New York; died in Mar 1978 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mabel married ALLEN, Hewitt in Jan 1928. Hewitt (son of ALLEN, Emory T and Anna) was born on 30 Jan 1906 in New York; died in Jan 1986 in Gerry, Chautauqua County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WILSON, George M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary from Tonawanda News
21 July 1994
BREITENBACH
Louis P. Breitenbach, 97, of North Tonawanda, Thursday (July 21, 1994) at Hamlin Nursing Home. Mr. Breitenbach was born in Wheatfield and was a lifelong resident of this area. He was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Rescue Fire Company #5, Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent Association of North Tonawanda, Electric City Lodge I.O.O.F., Salvation Army Golden Agers and the Tonawanda Senior Citizens. He was the husband of the late Almeda, Irene and Vera Breitenbach. Mr. Breitenbach is survived by his step daughter, Mrs. Lawrence (Dolores) Wardell of North Tonawanda; one brother, John Breitenbach of Niagara Falls; two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Pokelwaldt of Niagara Falls and Mrs. Anna Wendt of Lewiston; also several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Wattengel Funeral Home, Inc., 307 Oliver Street, where services will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. The Rev. John Snyder-Samuelson will officiate. Interment Bear Ridge Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to Friedens United Church of Christ, Tonawanda Salvation Army or Rescue Fire Company.

Louis married HARTMAN, Almeda in Apr 1922. Almeda (daughter of HARTMAN, Charles and FISHER, Mary) was born about 1901 in New York; died on 7 Mar 1972 in Degraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SHIRMER, Irene. Irene was born in 1897 in New York; died on 11 Oct 1980 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Vera. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WESTPHAL, Mathilda Friedericke Emma. Mathilda (daughter of WESTPHAL, William F and STANGE, Albertine) was born on 24 Mar 1907 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 Jan 1985 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 4/5/1980

Henry C. Breitenbach,
80, of North Tonawanda,
Friday (April 4, 1980) at
Deveaux Manor Nursing
Home in Niagara
Falls. A native of North
Tonawanda, he was the
husband of Lona (Welch)
Breitenbach who died in
1965 and was the brother
of the late Elsie and
Margaret Boyer and the
late Frederick Breitenbach.
An Army veteran
of World War II, Mr.
Breitenbach had been
employed at Spaulding
Fibre in Tonawanda
until 1967 and was a
member of St. Paul's
United Church of Christ
inWendelville.N.Y.
He is survived by a
step-daughter, Margaret
(Burdette) Maerten of
North Tonawanda; two
step-sons, Charles P.
(Dorothy) Welch of
North Tonawanda and
Frank L. Welch of Los
Angeles, Calif.; two
s i s t e r s , Mrs. Katie
Pokewaldt of Niagara
Falls and Mrs. Anna
Wendt of Sanborn, NY.;
three brothers, John
B r e i t e n b a c h of
Tonawanda and Louis
and Walter Breitenbach
of North Tonawanda; six
grandchildren, four
great-grandchildren and
many nieces and
nephews.
Friends may call
Saturday and Sunday
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m., at John O. Roth
Funeral Home, Morgan
and William Sts.,
T o n a w a n d a where
services will be conducted
at 9:30 a.m.
Monday by Pastor
Charles W. Hobbs, Sr.
Burial at Resthaven
Cemetery. If desired,
memorials may be made
to the Heart Association
0f W.N.Y

Family/Spouse: KELLY, Lona Amelia. Lona was born about 1903 in Star Lake, St. Lawrence County, NY; died on 17 Apr 1965 in Degraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Anna M. Wendt
Lived in Sanborn homestead for 63 years
SANBORN - Anna M. (Breitenbach) Wendt, 92, formerly of Saunders Settlement Road, died Friday (July 21, 1995) in Fairchild Manor Nursing Home in Lewiston. She was born Dec. 9, 1902, in Wheatfield, the daughter of Phillip and Augusta (Behm) Breitenbach. She lived at her Saunders Settlement Road homestead in Sanborn for 63 years before moving into the nursing home. Mrs. Wendt attended Our Savior Lutheran Church in the Town of Niagara. She was a member of the Sanborn Senior Citizens. She enjoyed sewing and ceramics. Mrs. Wendt was the widow of the late Benjamin Wendt, who died in 1972. She is survived by two sons, Robert J. Wendt and Ronald P. Wendt, both of Sanborn; a daughter, Annette Stahl of Sanborn; a brother, John Breitenbach of Niagara FaJls; a sister, Katherine Pokelwaldt of Niagara Falls; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Louis Breitenbach, Walter Breitenbach, Frederick Breitenbach, Henry Breitenbach, Margaret Bayer and Else Bayer. Visitation is from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, Wheatfield. The Rev. Gary Luderman will conduct services at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Our Savior Lutheran Church, Military Road, Town of Niagara. Interment will be in Acacia Park Cemetery, Pendleton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Our Savior Lutheran Church building fund.

Buffalo News, The (NY) - July 23, 1995
A funeral service for Anna M. Wendt, 92, of Fairchild Manor Nursing Home, Lewiston, formerly of Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn, will be held at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday in Our Savior Lutheran Church, Military Road, Town of Niagara.
Burial will be in Acacia Park Cemetery, Pendleton.
Mrs. Wendt died Friday (July 21, 1995) in the nursing home.
Born in Wheatfield, Mrs. Wendt lived in Sanborn for 63 years.
She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and the Sanborn Senior Citizens. She enjoyed sewing and ceramics.
She was the widow of Benjamin Wendt, who died in 1972. They had been married nearly 50 years.
Mrs. Wendt is survived by a daughter, Annette Stahl of Sanborn; two sons, Robert J. and Ronald P., both of Sanborn; a brother, John Breitenbach of Niagara Falls; a sister, Katherine Pokelwaldt of Niagara Falls; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren

Anna married WENDT, Friedrich Philipp Benjamin on 30 Nov 1922 in Niagara County, NY. Friedrich (son of WENDT, Christian Friedrich Wilhelm and KOEPPEN, Louise W) was born on 18 Feb 1893 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died on 31 Jul 1972 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary from Tonawanda News
14 January 2003
John H. Breitenbach
Retired Production Supervisor for National Grinding Wheel in North Tonawanda
John H. Breitenbach, age 98, of Kenmore, NY, and also of Niagara Falls, NY, Sunday, January 12, 2003 at North Gate Manor Health Care Facility. Born in the Town of Wheatfield, he had been a resident of Kenmore for more than 55 years and of Niagara Falls from 1992 until 1999. He was the husband of Lauretta M. (nee Guinther) Breitenbach, who died in 1992 and was the son of the late Philip and Augusta Breitenbach. Mr. Breitenbach had been employed by National Grinding Wheel in North Tonawanda for 36 years, retiring in 1970 and was a member of Salem United Church of Christ. He is survived by his sister, Katherine Pokelwaldt of Lockport, NY. and was the brother of the late Louis, Frederick, Henry and Walter Breitenbach, Anna Wendt, Margaret Bayer and Elsie Bayer, also survived by many nieces and nephews.The family will receive relatives and friends on WEDNESDAY from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Salem United Church of Christ, 114 Morgan Street in Tonawanda, where services will be held at 11:00 a.m. following the visitation. Friends invited. The Rev. Alice McDermott will officiate. A private burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions are preferred to Salem United Church of Christ or to the charitable organization of your choice. Arrangements by John O. Roth Funeral Home, Inc., Tonawanda, NY.

John married GUNTHER, Lauretta M in Sep 1936. Lauretta was born on 8 Oct 1900; died on 21 Jan 1992 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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.

Catherine married POKELWALDT, Edward Phillip in 1927 in New York. Edward (son of POKELWALDT, Herman Willam and WITTKOPP, Helena Louise) was born on 25 Apr 1906 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY; died on 17 Jun 1970 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Jun 1970 in Wheatfield Cemetery, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

23 October 1979 Tonawanda News
BAYER – Margaret E. Bayer, 69, of the Town of Pendleton, Monday (October 22, 1979) at DeGraff memorial Hospital. Born in Wheatfield, Mrs. Bayer was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ.
Wife of the late Kenneth N. Bayer, she is survived by one daughter, Jean Hillman of Lockport; one son, Donald Bayer of Pendleton; four brothers, Louis (Irene) Breitenbach, Walter (Mabel) Breitenbach, both of North Tonawanda, Henry Breitenbach of Niagara Falls and John (Loretta) Breitenbach of the Town of Tonawanda; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Wendt of Sanborn and Mrs. Catherine Pokelwaldt of Niagara Falls; three grandchildren, Deborah Gandt, Melody and Duane Hillman and two great-grandchildren, Eric and Alan Gandt.
Friends may call Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wattengel Funeral Home, Inc., 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda where services will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m., the Rev. Charles W. Hobbs, Sr., officiating. Burial Bear Ridge Cemetery.

Margaret married BAYER, Kenneth N on 27 Nov 1930 in Niagara County, NY. Kenneth (son of BAYER, Daniel D and Nellie) was born on 19 Jun 1906 in New York; died on 3 Aug 1979 in Degraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

25 March 1977 Tonawanda News
BAYER – Elsie C. (Bayer, 64, of Newfane, N.Y., formerly of North Tonawanda, Thursday (March 24, 1977). Mrs. Bayer was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ.
She is survived by her husband, Earl Bayer; one daughter, Mrs. John (Janet) Harding of Newfane; four brothers, Louis (Irene) Breitenbach, Walter (Mabel) Breitenbach, both of North Tonawanda; Henry Breitenbach of Tonawanda; John (Lauretta) Breitenbach of Kenmore and the late Fred (Matilda) Breitenbach; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Wendt of Sanborn, Mrs. Katherine Pokelwaldt of Niagara Falls and Mrs. Kenneth (Margaret) Bayer of North Tonawanda and two grandsons, Daniel and Chad Harding.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wattengel Funeral Home, Inc., 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda where services will be held Monday at a time to be announced, the Rev. Charles W. Hobbs, Sr., officiating. Burial will be at Acacia Park Cemetery.

Elsie married BAYER, Earl D about Nov 1940. Earl (son of BAYER, Daniel D and Nellie) was born on 27 Nov 1911 in New York; died on 25 Jul 1997 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary from Tonawanda News
2 April 1985
BREITENBACH - Walter, 69, of the Town of Wheatfield, Monday (April 1, 1985) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Mr. Breitenbach was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. He retired in 1980 after 43 years with Spaulding Fibre Company. He is survived by his wife, Mabel (nee Mittelstaedt) Breitenbach; three daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Judith) Cribbs, Mrs. Edward (Nancy) Pipalski, both of North Tonawanda, Mrs. Marvin (Sharon) Liedy, Town of Tonawanda; two brothers, Louis (Vera) Breitenbach of Tonawanda, John (Loretta) Breitenbach of Kenmore; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Wendt of Sanborn, Mrs. Catherine Pokelwaldt, of Niagara Falls; grandfather of six grandchildren. Also, survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Wattengel Funeral Home Inc., 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, where services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. The Rev. Richard E. Hinners officiating. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. If desired memorials may be made to St. Pauls Lutheran Church or the American Heart Association.

Walter married MITTELSTEADT, Mabel D on 21 Oct 1939 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Mabel (daughter of MITTELSTAEDT, Friedrich August and VOELKER, Emma) was born on 13 Jan 1918 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 25 Dec 2002 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married WEHLING, Bertha E on 10 May 1923 in Knowlesville, Orleans County, NY. Bertha was born in 1901; died in 2000. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married LIEBECK, Emma Alvina in 1923 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Emma was born on 2 Feb 1902 in Niagara County, NY; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WEST, Frank. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

21 March 2008, White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Gerhard Henry "Giggs" Behm, 91, of White Bear Lake, Minn., died Thursday, Feb. 21. He and his twin sister, Gertrude, were born Oct. 30, 1916, in Hudson to George and Irene (Kahmeyer) Behm. Gerhard graduated from Hudson High School in 1936 and served in the Civilian Conservation Corps at Blue Lake Camp near Minocqua. He served in World War II in the 32nd Division of the U.S. Army on various islands in the Pacific Theater. After discharge he married Elaine Jeanette Legrid at their family farm in Star Prairie. They raised their family in rural Lake Elmo, Minn., and she died in 1985. He later married Iona Metzger. For most of his career he worked as a carpenter for Roy Shelgren Construction. Among those preceding him in death were siblings, Adella Krech, Gertrude Quarberg, Edith Swanson, Arthur Behm and Wallace Behm. Memorials are preferred to VFW Post 2115, Hudson. Johnson Peterson Funeral Home in White Bear Lake, Minn., handled the arrangements, www.johnsonpeterson.com.

Family/Spouse: LEGRID, Elaine Jeanette. Elaine was born on 21 Apr 1920; died in Jun 1985 in Yellville, Marion County, AR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: METZGER, Iona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: QUARBERG. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: KRECH, George O. George was born on 14 May 1915; died on 4 May 1999 in Hudson, St. Croix County, WI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SWANSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Medina Journal Register - 4/1/1966

NEWFANE — Mary M. (Behm) Prunty, age 66, of Corwin Station,Newfane, died Sunday, March 31 at Newfane Health Facility.She was born in Lockport on Nov.27, 1929. She married James Lewis Prunty on Feb. 16, 1957 in Columbia, S.C. Mrs. Prunty was a retail clerk at J.J. Newberry Co. and Lapson Surplus Store of Lockport from the late 1950s to '70s. She was a 1947 graduate of Lockport Senior High School.She loved flower gardening and enjoyed craft works. She was an avid bowler, participating in the Salad Bowl League at Allie Brandts. She had lived in Newfane for the past 25 years, previously in Lockport.She is survived by her husband,James "Bud" Prunty. She is the stepdaughter of Christine Behm of Lockport. Also surviving are siblings,Phyllis (Edwin) Lute of Lockport,John (Marilyn) Behm of Lockport,Shirley (Wayne) Beane of Appleton;several nieces and nephews.The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Kenneth H. Sherrie Funeral Home, 6139 East Ave.,Newfane where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m., the Rev. David Huels officiating.Interment will be in Acacia Park Cemetery, Pendleton. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute or the InterCommunity Memorial Hospital of Newfane.

Mary married PRUNTY, James Lewis on 16 Feb 1957 in Columbia, Lexington County, SC. James (son of PRUNTY, Hory) was born on 1 Feb 1934; died on 29 Dec 1999 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Phyllis married LUTE, Edwin F on 9 Apr 1949 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Edwin (son of LUTE, Fred) was born on 8 Feb 1927; died on 8 Feb 2004 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married JOHNSTON, Anne [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: JONES, Marilyn Ann. Marilyn (daughter of JONES, Theodore M and BARRINGTON, Mary) was born on 21 Feb 1949 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 16 Nov 2020 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary of Shirley M. Beane

Shirley (Behm) Beane passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Elderwood Health Care Facility in Lockport.  Shirley was born on May 29, 1940 in Lockport, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Minnie Behm and the late Chris Behm.  She was predeceased by her husband Wayne Beane, daughter Kayla, and siblings and their spouses Mary (Bud) Prunty, Phyllis (Ed) Lute, and Jack (Anne) Behm.
Shirley is survived by her loving children Mary Beth Beane and Patty Beane; loving grandchildren Jordan Cunningham and Brianna Beane; sisters-in-law Rose Ann Coffelt and Charlotte Hamrick; brother-in-law Jim Beane; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and her “mom” Janet Riffle.
Shirley loved to cook, bake, garden, and watch her birds.  She loved to knit and crochet and over the years donated hat and mitten sets to area organizations.  Her greatest love was spending time with her family.
The family would like to thank Elderwood for their amazing care of our mom.
Relatives and friends may call Thursday, November 12th from 5-7 PM in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport with services following.  Interment will be Friday, Nov. 13th at 11 AM in Cold Springs Cemetery.  Visit pruddenandkandt.com.

Shirley married BEANE, Wayne Kent on 18 Jul 1959 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Wayne (son of KEENER, Edmund Byrne and HESS, Pearl) was born on 26 Jan 1938 in Sutton, Braxton County, WV; died on 1 Jul 2017 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FITCH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frederick married RICHAU, Beatrice on 23 Dec 1944 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GUNBY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married SPARRER, Marjorie [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Donald married WISE, Kay on 25 Mar 1967 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frederick married NEWMAN, Alice Irene [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WRIGHT, John D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WOLLNIK, Erna. Erna (daughter of WOLLNIK, Adolph) was born on 13 Jan 1922; died on 10 Nov 2001 in Orlando, Orange County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 3/1/2009

Robert J. Wendt, of Sanborn, NY, died Wednesday, February 25, 2009 in Mesa, AZ. Born in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, on September 6, 1923, Robert was 85 years old.He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jeannette Rich Wendt; and his parents, Ben and Anna Wendt.He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Doris K. Wendt; his four daughters, Sandra Underwood of Shell Beach, CA, Nancy McIvor of North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY, Carol Haseley of Sanborn, NY and Susan Reiter of Marengo, IL; step-children, Linda Wilson of Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, Gary Smith of Tampa, FL, Bonnie Melzer of Tucson, AZ; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; his twin brother, Ronald P. (Buddy) Wendt and sister, Annette Stahl, both of Sanborn, NY.After working for a number of years on the family farm, he delivered oil for Beecher Brothers Oil Co. of Sanborn, and retired in 1985 from National Grinding Wheel of North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. He enjoyed 24 years of retirement wintering in Arizona and riding his John Deere in New York. His gift of woodworking brought as much pleasure to him as to those who received his works of art. He will be greatly missed.A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, March 5th at 11 AM at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, 6630 Luther St., Niagara Falls. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holy Ghost Lutheran Church.Visit www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette for online guest register.

Robert married HOOPER, Doris Katherine on 27 Sep 1986 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Doris (daughter of HOOPER, Leland and VOGELMANN, Florence) was born on 8 Nov 1930 in Olcott, Niagara County, NY; died on 15 Oct 2013 in Tucson, Pima County, AZ. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married RICH, Jeannette Greenwood on 9 Jun 1951 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Jeannette (daughter of RICH, Stuart Lockwood and GREENWOOD, Mona Arline) was born on 3 Aug 1928 in Gloucester, MA; died on 11 Nov 1984 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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RONALD P. WENDT, age 94 of Fairport, NY, formerly of the Town of Lewiston, NY, was called to his heavenly home on October 1, 2017 at Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care, Winter Park, FL. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on September 6, 1923, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Anna (Brietenbach) Wendt. Ronald was employed as a plant engineer at National Grinding Wheel, North Tonawanda, until his retirement. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls. Ronald was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Loretta M. (Bernat) Wendt, on May 1, 2015.
Survivors include a son, Peter (Cheryl) Wendt, and daughter, Amy Porrier; three grandchildren, Pamyla, Emily and Eric; and several great-grandchildren.
Private graveside services will be held in Acacia Park Cemetery, with the family, with no prior visitation. Arrangements were with the DuBois Funeral Home.

Family/Spouse: BERNAT, Loretta M. Loretta (daughter of BERNAT, Waclaw and BRYLA, Mary) was born on 9 Jan 1918 in Jersey City, Hudson County, NJ; died on 1 May 2015 in Rochester, Monroe County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Annette Stahl, 86, of Heathwood Assisted Living, Amherst, formerly of Ward Road in Sanborn, was called to her heavenly home on January 17, 2017 at the facility after a lengthy illness. Born on May 2, 1930 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Anna (Breienbach) Wendt. 
She was employed as First Deputy Chief Clerk for Niagara County Surrogate Court for 30 years, retiring in 1995. Annette married Reuben Stahl on October 7, 1950 and he was called home January 27, 1999. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Wheatfield Post 1451, and a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, in the Town of Niagara, where she was active with the church clubs and choir. 
Survivors include a son, Jeffrey Stahl of Bloom Field; a daughter, Lynne Diciocco of East Aurora; and a brother, Ronald Wendt of Rochester. Also predeceased by a brother, Robert Wendt. Visitation will be Sunday, January 22 from 2-7 PM at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Philip N. Sallach, on Monday at 11:00 AM in Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2759 Military Road, Town of Niagara. Interment will follow in Acacia Park Cemetery. 
Memorial contributions may be made to Buffalo Hospice, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227.

Annette married STAHL, Reuben on 7 Oct 1950 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. Reuben (son of STAHL, Reuben W and LUCHTERHAND, Anna H) was born on 13 May 1922 in New York; died on 27 Jan 1999 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Carol Ann Burnsworth, age 78, passed away peacefully at home on November 5, 2016 due to pulmonary fibrosis. She was born April 26, 1938 in Niagara Falls, NY, to Edward and Katherine Pokelwaldt.
Carol was a 1957 graduate of LaSalle High School and retired after 25 years of service from Harrison Division of General Motors in 1993.
She was an accomplished artist in painting and ceramics, loved to garden and was an avid football fan, especially the Buffalo Bills. Carol loved life and her true enjoyment was to be around family and friends and make them laugh.
Carol is survived by two daughters, Penny Colangelo and her spouse Kent, and Kim Burnsworth. Also surviving Carol are her two loving granddaughters, Genevieve and Aria Colangelo; her two sisters, Audrey Smith and Beverly Blaise; her niece Peggy Palmiter and partner Nancy Chandler; and nephew, Gary Palmiter.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at pulmonaryfibrosis.org.

Family/Spouse: BURNSWORTH, Frank. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 6/30/1939

POKELWALDT—At Niagara Falls, N.Y.
June 29 1939. June E., daughter of Ed-
ward and Catherine; also survived by
three sisters, Shirley, Audrey and Ca-
rol. Funeral services will be held from
the family residence, on the Lockport
Road. Sunday. July 2, at 2:30 p.m. and
3:30 from the Zlon Lutheran church in
LaSalle. Burial in Shawnee cemetery.
Rev. O. F. Hoyer officiating.

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November 26, 2013
Shirley Palmiter

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

ATLANTA, GA —
Shirley Palmiter, formerly of Lockport, NY, died on Saturday, November 23, 2013 in Atlanta, GA, following a long illness.
Shirley was well-known at the Lockport Schools Federal Credit Union where she worked for many years. She moved to Atlanta to be near her daughter and has been living with Peggy and her partner, Nancy Chandler, for the last two years.
Shirley is survived by her son, Gary, of Wilmington Delaware; her daughter, Peggy; her sister, Audrey Smith of Ransomville, NY; her sister, Carol Burnsworth of Atlanta, GA; and her sister, Beverly Blaise of Chicago, IL. A celebration of the lives of Shirley and her husband Chuck will be planned for the spring on Goat Island, the location of their first date. Donations should be made to Niagara Hospice or Hospice Atlanta in her name.
Visit www.lockportjournal.com/obituaries for online guest register.

Shirley married PALMITER, Shirley Beach on 1 Sep 1948 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Shirley (son of PALMITER, Shirley and Sarah) was born on 8 Mar 1927 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 1 May 2005 in Town of Pendleton, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary of Audrey M. Smith

Audrey M. Smith, age 87, of Ransomville wife of the late Ronald R. Smith entered into rest on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at home. Audrey was born March 5, 1932 in Niagara Falls, NY. She is the daughter of the late Edward and the late Catherine Pokelwaldt. She married Ronald R. Smith on August 15, 1951 he predeceased on November 27, 2000. 
 
Audrey was a homemaker all of her life where she enjoyed spending time with her family. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres and the New York Yankees.
She is survived by four sons: Robert (Sherri) Smith of Highlands, TX Gerald Smith of Ransomville, NY, Kenneth Smith (Angel McGinnis) of Ransomville, NY and Daniel (Beverly) Smith of Lockport, NY; her sister Beverly (Chuck) Blaise of Chicago, IL; sister in-law Barbara Mullins of Florida also ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
 
Family and friends may call on SUNDAY from 2- 5 PM  at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES INC. 3648 Ransomville Rd, Ransomville, NY 14131. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on MONDAY( Dec, 16) at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online condolences.

Audrey married SMITH, Ronald R on 15 Aug 1951. Ronald died on 27 Nov 2000. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beverly married BLAISE, Charles Allen [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HILLMAN, Elwood L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HAYLETT, Donald R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Janet married HARDING, John F [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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April 12, 2013
Judith A. Cribbs

The Tonawanda News

NORTH TONAWANDA — Judith A. Cribbs (nee Brietenbach), age 72, of North Tonawanda, passed away Friday, April 12, 2013 in DeGraff Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Cribbs was born August 12, 1940 in North Tonawanda, daughter of the late Walter and Mabel (Mittlestaedt) Brietenbach. Mrs. Cribbs attended local schools and graduated from Starpoint High.

She was a life member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda. Mrs. Cribbs enjoyed bingo, shopping, ceramics and fishing with her husband.

Beloved wife of Thomas Cribbs; devoted mother of Thomas Cribbs, Jr. and Cynthia (Herbert) Crossley, both of North Tonawanda; loving grandmother of Matthew and Kaitlynn Cramer; sister of Sharon (late Marvin) Liedy and Nancy (late Edward) Pipalski. Also survived by nieces and nephews.

Friends may call MONDAY 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WATTENGEL Funeral Home, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:00 AM, with Rev. Karl W. Haeussler officiating. Interment will be in Acacia Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Roswell Park or DeGraff Memorial Hospital.

Online guest registry at www.Wattengel.com.

Judith married CRIBBS, Thomas J about Jul 1962 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Thomas (son of CRIBBS, Harry W and MARKOVICH, Elizabeth) was born on 9 May 1940 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 Apr 2013 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sharon married LIEDY, Marvin J [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PIPALSKI, Edward. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married PAPKE, Howard Preston [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BUSCH - William F. "Bill"
Age 94.5, of North Tonawanda passed away peacefully on December 2, 2021. Bill served as a professional and volunteer fireman in North Tonawanda. He was a member of FASNY, and a member of Gratwick Hose since 1949. He played in the marching band for Gratwick Hose. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 264. Bill was an active member of St. Mark Lutheran Church and served as a Sunday school teacher, an elder, and an usher. He will be missed by his loving wife of over 71 years, Adaline (nee Norton) Busch. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Edward and Bertha Busch; his son, Allen E. Busch; and his sister, Darlene (Jerry) Heim. He is survived by his children, Paula (Bruce) Shugarts, William Busch, Jr., Mark Busch, and Michael (Edna) Busch. Loving grandfather to Travis Shugarts, Philip, Christopher, and Jennifer Busch. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 4th, at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver St., in North Tonawanda, beginning at 10:30 AM. Interment in St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery. A reception is planned to follow at Gratwick Fireside Pub, located at 110 Ward Road, in North Tonawanda. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to St. Mark Lutheran Church, or to Niagara Hospice. Condolences may be shared at www.frettholdfuneralhome.com

Family/Spouse: NORTON, Adaline. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HEIM, Jerry. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Shirley married ALLARD, Edward S on 18 Sep 1948 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. Edward (son of ALLARD, Edward Floyd and HASELEY, Dorothy Mable F) was born on 29 May 1927 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 4 Feb 1992 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary of Deborah Lute

Deborah A. Lute passed away on Wednesday December 6, 2017 in Eastern Niagara Hospital, Lockport. Born in Lockport on July 12, 1953, she was the daughter of Edwin F. and Phyllis I. Behm Lute. Debbie worked as a private duty nurse and enjoyed spending time and doing activities with her family and friends.
Debbie is survived by her sons, Aaron (Christine) Class, Addam (Danielle) Class and Matthew Class; grandmother of Morgan, Madison, Mackenzie, Mason, Caiden, Lilah and Adler Class. She was the dear friend of the late Jeffrey Ramsdell; sister of Gerald Lute, Ross (Sharon) Lute, Thomas (Patricia) Lute, Donna (Paul) Ast, Kenneth (Leslie) Lute and Scott (Sue) Lute. Debbie is also survived by several nieces and nephews also by dear friends Debbie (John) Ginty, Michael Ramsdell and Ron and Shirley Ramsdell.
Friends may call on Sunday Dec. 10th 1-4 PM, in Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport, where services will immediately follow at 4 PM. Online Condolences at www.pruddenandkandt.com.

Family/Spouse: CLASS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sharon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Patricia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: AST, Paul. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Leslie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sue. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary of Kayla Beane

Kayla Beane passed away November 16, 2018 in Niagara Hospice House.  Born January 7, 1965 in Lockport she is the daughter of Shirley (Behm) Beane and late Wayne Beane.  Kayla was a 1983 graduate from Newfane High School and worked for Niagara County in various positions.  She enjoyed cooking and baking, celebrating the holidays, reading, and watching movies.  She enjoyed spending time friends and family.  Kayla fought a courageous battle with breast cancer, she will always be remembered as a caring, giving person always putting others before herself.  
Besides her mother, Kayla is also survived by her son Jordan Cunningham; sisters Mary Beth Beane and twin Patricia Beane; nieces Brianna Beane, Trisha Oloo, and Mercedes Clark; her aunt RoseAnn Coffelt; also her devoted cat Pumpkin and several other nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends, especially the Cunningham family.
The family would like to thank Roswell Park Cancer Institute and Niagara Hospice for the loving care that Kayla received.   
Relatives and friends may call Monday, November 19th from 2-7 PM with services following at 7 PM in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport. Prayers of Committal will be held at Cold Spring Cemetery Tuesday Nov. 20th at 11 AM. In celebration of Kayla’s life the family requests that you wear red or bright color. Donations to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Niagara Hospice or to any pet organization would be appreciated.  Visit pruddenandkandt.com.

Family/Spouse: CUNNINGHAM. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: UNDERWOOD, Robert. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WILSON, Neil. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MCIVOR, Edward I. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HASELEY, Kevin Leigh. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: REITER, Bruce Alan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PORRIER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Cheryl L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DICIOCCO, Thomas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: COLANGELO, Kent. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Dorothy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: VANBUREN, Beverly. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sherri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MCGINNIS, Angel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ZUERCHER, Thomas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GANDT, Howard F. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CROSSLEY, Herbert F. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: STUGARTS, Bruce. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Edna. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married COLE, Peggy L [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married BRADBURN, Elizabeth E [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MATTUCI, Anthony Martin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FARLEY, William Charles. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: JOHNSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cindy married HENDERSON, Thomas A [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Christine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Danielle. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Alison. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JAMIE L. REID

Of Grand Island, NY, passed away on Friday September 30, 2022, in Kenmore Mercy Hospital.  She was born in North Tonawanda, NY, on January 19, 1985, the daughter of Kevin L. and Carol L.  [Wendt] Haseley.
Jamie graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School, Niagara County Community, Buffalo State and received her Master's Degree from Medaille University.
She was the program director at Niagara County Community College Liberty Program for the past 8 years.
Jamie was actively involved with her children's activities, going to beauty pageants with her daughter and her sons sporting events.
Jamie was a dedicated mother and wife who cherished her time with family and friends, She was a fun loving person who would light up the room and will be remembered for her  outgoing personality.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband of 9 years, Joshua Reid, her children Carter, Wesley and Vanessa Reid, a brother Jason (Alison) Haseley and was the sister in law of Aaron (fiancee' Shannon Bradley) Reid and Karisa (Nick) Johnson, also many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was the daughter-in-law of the late Bruce Reid and Julia McGill.
Her family will be present on Thursday from 3-8 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY.
Jamie's Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6167 Walmore Road, Sanborn, NY, with the Rev. Kurt Jensen officiating.
Interment in St. Peter's Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: REID, Joshua W. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary for Michael D. Allard
Michael Allard, an accomplished alto saxophone player and a beloved member of his community, passed away on April 29th, 2023, at the age of 44. He was born on August 30th, 1978, to Thomas and Peggy Allard, and grew up in North Tonawanda, New York where he attended high school and was active in the local music community.
Michael developed a passion for music at a young age and began playing the saxophone in his school's band. He quickly became a talented musician and went on to win numerous awards for his performances. Michael was particularly fond of Charlie Parker and would often spend hours listening to his records, perfecting his own craft.
In addition to his musical talents, Michael was known for his sociable personality and infectious laugh. He had a gift for making people feel at ease and was always the life of the party. Michael had a large group of friends and was loved by all who knew him.
Michael is survived in death by his parents Thomas and Peggy Allard, his brother Mark and his wife Jackie Allard, his nephews Thomas J and William, and his nieces Stephanie and Cassidy Allard and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Michael will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and the entire community. His love for music and his infectious personality will be remembered for years to come. Michael's passing is a great loss, but his legacy will continue to inspire and bring joy to those who knew him. As he enters the warm embrace of Jesus, may he find peace and rest.
Please join us for Michael’s Celebration of Life on Saturday May 13th at Wattengel Funeral Home, 533 Meadow Drive from 11am-2pm. A private family luncheon will follow.

Family/Spouse: Jackie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BABCOCK, Jacqueline M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SMITH, William Jr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BRITT, Jillian. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WOLFE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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COSHOCTON, OHIO — Jonathan Edward Allard, age 21, of Coshocton, OH, and formerly of the City of Tonawanda, Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Ohio State University Medical Center, following a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Tonawanda, he was a 2007 graduate of Tonawanda High School and was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his mother, Cindy J. (Thomas A. Henderson III) Allard of Coshocton, OH; his grandmother, Shirley M. Allard of Tonawanda and was the grandson of Edward S. Allard, who died in 1992. Also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Inc., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts.), in Tonawanda, where funeral services will be conducted at 10 AM Thursday by the Rev. Robert L. Rickus. Burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Jonathan’s family, c/o Cindy J. Allard.

Visit www.tonawanda-news.com/obituaries for on-line guest register.