Family/Spouse: SMITH, Flora Ash. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 7/28/1958

A former resident of Lockport,
Mrs. Elizabeth Beach Brainard,
85, died Sunday (July 27, 1958) at
Ransomville General Hospital.
Born on Navy Island In 1873, the
daughter of the late William and
Flora Ash Smith Parker. Mrs.
Brainard lived for 16 years at 77
Washburn St.. Lockport, before
moving to Niagara Falls several
years ago.
She is survived by four daughters,
Mrs. Roy Phipps, Olcott; Mrs.
Clyde Nelson, Wilson; Mrs. Andrew
Houck, Lewiston and Mrs.
Kenneth Woolcutt, Niagara Falls;
and a son George W. Beach, Niagara
Falls; a sister, Mrs. A. Vandenberg,
Kenosha, Wis., and a
brother, Joseph Parker, Hamilton.
Out . 12 grandchildren and 12
great grandchildren.
Services will be held Wednesday
afternoon at 1 at the Gridley Funeral
Home Inc. with the Rev.
Gordon R. Bender of Lockport officiating.
Burial will be in Budd
Cemetery, Warrens Corners.

Family/Spouse: BEACH, Harvey. Harvey was born about 1869 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: VANDERBERG, A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 2/10/1964

OLCOTT-Mrs. Flora Mae
Phipps, 69, of 5177 Lockport-
Olcott Road, this community,
died today (Feb. 10, 1964) at
her home.
Born Aug. 30 1894, in Chippawa,
Ont., she was the daughter
of Harvey and Elizabeth
Parker Beach.
She and her husband, Roy
Phipps, were married Dec. 17,
1914 in Lockport. She was a
resident of Olcott for 50 years,
Mrs. Phipps and her husband
operated a service station and
grocery for 30 years.
She Was a member of the
Business and Professional
Women's Club of Newfane,
the Olcott Ladies Community
Auxiliary, the American Legion
Auxiliary of Post No. 873,
Newfane, and a past, matron
of the*Newfane Chapter No.
743 of the Order of Eastern
Star.
Besides her husband, she is
survived by a son, Le Roy
Phipps, this community; three
sisters; Mrs. Clyde (Alice)
Nelson, Wilson, Mrs. Nelson
(Florence) Houck, Mrs. Kenneth
(Grace) Woolcutt, Niagara
Falls; four grandchildren
and several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will, be
conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday
at the Phipps home
by Rev. Phillip W. Mitchell,
of the Olcott Methodist
Church. B u r i a l will be in
Lakeview Cemetery, this community.

Flora married PHIPPS, Roy on 17 Dec 1914 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 7/20/1970

Mrs. Alice B. Nelson, 72, of
307 Catherine St., Wilson, died
Sunday (July 19, 1970) at Mount
St. Mary's Hospital after a short
illness.
A native of Tonawanda, she
was formerly employed in the
treasurer's office of the City of
Niagara Falls and the Marine
Midland Trust Company of
Western New York Wilson office.
She retired in 1961.
She was a member of the Wilsonian
Business and Professional
Women's Association, the
Exley United Methodist Church,
Wilson; the Inter-Community
Hospital Women's Auxiliary;
and Flagler Chapter, Order of
Eastern Star No. J55, of which
she was past matron.
She was a member of the past
Matrons and Patrons Association,
Niagara and Orleans District,
and was a regent of the
Daughters of the American Revolution
and the Niagara County
Historical Society.
Her husband, Clyde K. Nelson,
died in 1961.
Survivors include two sisters,
Mrs. Grace Woolcult of Niagara
Falls and Mrs. Andrew (Florence)
Houck of Lewiston, and
a brother, George Beach of Niagara
Falls.
s Funeral services will be at
the Cornell and Daggett Funeral
Chapel Wednesday at 1:30 pm.
The Rev. Fred Savage of Exley
United Methodist Church will
officiate. Burial will be in Acacia
Park Cemetery.
Friends may call at the -funeral
home today from 7 to 9
p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 5
and 7 to 9 p.m.'
Flagler Chapter OES No. 355
will conduct a memorial service
at the chapel Tuesday at
7:30 p.m. Contributions to the
Exley United. Methodist Church
Organ Fund, Wilson will be
acceptable as tributes, the family
said.

Alice married NELSON, Clyde K about 1923 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Clyde was born on 30 Jan 1894 in Mancelona, MI; died on 15 Nov 1964. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Florence married HOUCK, Andrew Nelson on 28 Jun 1924 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Andrew was born about 1905 in PA; died on 17 Oct 1988 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Grace married WOOLCUTT, Kenneth C about Apr 1928. Kenneth (son of WOOLCUTT, Charles S and Nellie) was born on 23 Jul 1906 in New York; died on 31 Jul 1968 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

LeRoy G. Phipps 
Of Olcott, NY husband of Shirley Buncy Phipps entered into rest on Friday February 3, 2017 at Odd Fellow & Rebekah Health Care Facility. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on January 10, 1931, the son of the late Roy and Florence Beach Phipps. LeRoy served in the U.S. Navy and worked as a plumber for Local 129. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, bowling and was a Boston Red Sox fan. LeRoy was a past Master of the Newfane Masonic Lodge and a lifetime member of Olcott Fire Co. Father of Benjamin Phipps of North Carolina, Diane (Richard) Eberhart of Newfane, Matthew (Lucille) Phipps of Lockport, James (Kathleen) Phipps of Lockport and Daniel G. Phipps of Newfane. Brother of the late Harold Phipps. Grandfather of Andrew (Jessica) Phipps, Jeffrey (Kerry Ann) Phipps, Angela (Brian) Gunby, Bobby (Kristin) Eberhart, Chris (Bri Nelson) Eberhart, Meghan (Jason Ritz) Phipps, Rachael (Jason Zayac) Phipps, Roy, James (Shaunna) Jr., Jason ( Meaghan) Phipps and Justin (Andrea) Phipps. Also survived by 13 great grandchildren. Family and friends may call at the RUTLAND-CORWIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 2670 Main St. Newfane, NY on MONDAY from 3 - 8PM. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Olcott, NY. Please visit www.rutland-corwin.com to send the family a condolence.

Family/Spouse: BUNCY, Shirley. Shirley (daughter of BUNCY, Roy and FARRELL, Orpha) was born on 16 Jan 1931 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 7 Jun 2019 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CARNEY, Arlene M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ronald G. Houck, age 84 of Beavercreek, passed away on January 8, 2019. He was the son of the late Andrew and Florence Houck. Ronald is survived by his sons Ronald Houck II, Richard Houck and Randolph Houck, daughter Desiree Pratt, six grandchildren, Michael McCarthy, Brandon McCarthy, Devonne Pratt, Garrett Pratt, Emily Houck, and Nathan Houck, and five great-grandchildren, Zayne McCarthy, Blaine McCarthy, Payton McCarthy, Harper McCarthy, and Killian McCarthy. He was the brother of the late Marlene Briggs and Nelson Houck
Ronald graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1952 and attended Erie County Technical Institute in Buffalo, NY for one year while studying engineering. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1954 where he did basic training in Fort Knox, KY, went to Fort Bliss, TX for training as a radar technician, and then assigned to Fort Niagara five miles from home. In 1955, he was sent to the United States Military Preparatory Academy at West Point and attended as a cadet. He then requested assignment and was sent to Combat Arms, staying until the end of his enlistment in 1957. Ronald moved to Gainesville, FL to attend the University of Florida and complete his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1961. After graduation, he took a position at General Dynamics in Fort Worth, TX. In 1965, he moved his family to Owego, NY, having accepted a position as an electrical engineer at IBM Corporation. Ronald relocated to Beavercreek, OH in 1977 to work as an engineering consultant for various companies in the Dayton area. In 1981, he opened The Tobacco Wharf in Beavercreek, selling cigars, pipes, upscale tobacco products, and gifts. The Tobacco Wharf was renamed to The Wharf when he relocated the store to its current location with more extensive products and gift lines. He created a smoking club for friends and fellow smokers to gather and socialize. The patrons always were greeted by the store resident, his prized African Grey parrot named Smoker. Ronald continued to run the business along with his eldest son. The business continues today under the management of his son, Ronald Houck II. 
Ronald was a cabinet maker, a writer, and an actor, having appeared in greater than 30 theatre productions and television commercials. As a lover of poetry, he recited poems and sang in his deep baritone voice to anyone within ear’s reach. A voracious reader and owner of an extensive library of books, he especially loved books about military history and ships of the sea. Ronald was an admirer of art, music, and the theater. He was known for his outgoing personality and knew no strangers. Ron always cared deeply for his family and friends.
Visitation will be held Friday from 11-1PM at RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 901 Cayuga Street, LEWISTON, NY. 
Interment in Memorial Park Cemetery.
 Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Ronald to the charity of your choice. 
Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register.

Family/Spouse: CARBELLO, Betty Jane. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: VALLEE, Geraldine Mae. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette

MISS MARLENE G.
HOUCK, a secretary at the
Power Authority of the State
of New York's administration
building, has been named 1967
Secretary of the Year of the
Niagara Falls Chapter of the
National Secretaries Association.,
Announcement o i Miss
Houck's honor will be made
formally today by Miss Rose
Marie Antonuccl, chairman,
at a brunch at the Treadway
Inn marking the start of Secretaries
Week.
All secretaries of the Niagara
Frontier have been invited
to attend the brunch, and
to attend church today in
groups at Grace Lutheran
Church and St John de La-
Salle Church.
Miss Houck is secretary to.
George T. Berry, systems engineer
at the Power Authority.
As SOTY (Secretary of the
Year) she will represent the
local chapter In the state division
competition to be held
at' Grossingers May 19-21. The
state winner at this competition
will then compete for
Northeast District and International
Secretary of the Year
titles.
Miss Houck is the daughter
of 'Mr. and Mrs. Andrew N.
Houck, 1119 Saunders Settlement
Road. Mr. Houck is vicepresident
of Schwabel Fabricating
Co., Inc., Tonawanda.
° ° °
A NATIVE OF NIAGARA
FALLS, she attended local
schools and is a 1954 graduate
of Niagara Falls High School.
She has been attending Evening
Division classes at Niagara
County Community College,
and study groups sponsored
by the Niagara Falls
and Buffalo Chapters of the
National Secretaries Association.
Miss Houck has successfully
completed four of the six sections
needed to obtain rating
as a Certified Professional
Secretary. Sponsored by the
association, examinations for
this rating are held annually
in May and cover such fields
as secretarial accoun t i n g ,
business law, business administration,
human relations and
secretarial skills. To date
there are 3,390 secretaries in
the world who have earned
their CPS rating.
HOW DOES SHE feel about
this honor?
"Being selected is a great
honor and one I shall always
cherish. I only hope I too can
bring fame to our chapter,"
said Miss Houck. "Mrs Sarah
Bielic, the chapter's 1966
SOTY" was also selected Di-
vision SOTY and Mrs. Genevieve
Lenr, a past president
and former member of the
local chapter was International
SOTY in 1954.
"Mrs. Lens was employed
In the same law firm where I
obtained my first Job. When
she received the coveted honor
of International Secretary
of the Year I was pleased and
happy for her. Incidentally,
this was my first introduction
to the National Secretaries Association
and I hoped that
some day I could qualify for
membership. And now, 13
years later, I have been selected
to r e p r e s e n t my
chapter."
An association m e m b er
since 19W, Miss Houck has
been active on committees.
She was president of the local
chapter in 19*445; has been
chairman of publicity, rules
and by-laws and program
committees. This year she is
chairman of the bulletin committee
and editor of "Whirlpool
Whispers," the monthly
bulletin.
° ° °
SHE IS ACTIVE IN other
organizations-is a member of
St. Francis Guild working at
the gift shop at Mount St.
Mary's Hospital; is a member
of the Altar Guild of Bethany
Lutheran Church; and is a
member of the parish education
committee at the church.
She likes cooking, bowling,
ice skating, knitting and collecting
Early American antiques.
She is proud of the organisation
and says "we have the
opportunity to keep abreast
with new techniques and developments
constantly taking
place."
To students aspiring to be
executive secretaries she says
"you should be able to take
dictation and transcribe without
hesitancy; be loyal to
your employer; neat in work,
office and appearance, and
conscientious."
Noting that "a secretary today
is a member of the management
team," she said "a
secretary must be ready to
meet this challenge. Only
through continued education is
this possible."

Obit

Of Lewiston,  joined her late husband, Carl, in eternal rest on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, NY.   She was born in Niagara Falls, NY on Mother's Day, May 9, 1937, to the late Andrew N. and Florence G. (Beach) Houck. 
Marlene attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.   She retired from The Carborundum Company as an Executive Secretary where she had worked for almost 25 years. She was previously employed at the New York Power  Authority and  Bell Aircraft.  Marlene earned her CPS (Certified Professional Secretary) rating in 1967 and was a member of the local chapter of National Secretaries Association for many years.
After retirement, she volunteered at Mary's Hospital, Artpark and with  Rivershore Inc. 
She also quilted many security blankets for Project Linus and kept many children warm with the scarves she knit and donated each Christmas. Marlene enjoyed counted cross-stitch, knitting, quilting and flower gardening.  She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, O. Leo Curtis Post No. 830, Ransomville, NY.
Marlene was the wife of  23 years to the late Carl R. Briggs, who passed away in 1996.    She  is survived by her brother Ronald G. Houck, a step-son  Kenneth ( Dorothe) Briggs,  three grandchildren Trent M.  (Donna) Briggs,  Jessica (Dr. Shahzad) Mustafa  and Stacy (Garet) Feldpausch, two great-granddaughters Amiya Rose Mustafa and Maria Elizabeth Feldpausch, four great-grandsons Naveed Mustafa, Ayan Mustafa, Caden Feldpausch and Julius Briggs and was the aunt of  Sandra (Wayne) Gleason, Lynn Houck, Desiree (Garth) Pratt, Nelson B. , Lawrence (Dawn), Bruce, Ronald  II, Richard  and Randolph (Debbie) Houck.   She was the sister of the late Nelson L. Houck, and step mother of the late Michael G. Briggs.
Her family will be present on Thursday from 3-4:00 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 901 Cayuga Street, LEWISTON, NY, where funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM.  
Memorials may be made in her name to the  Lewiston Fire Company #l. 
Interment in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Bolivar. NY

Family/Spouse: BRIGGS, Carl R. Carl died in 1996. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: EBENAL, Ray V. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Charles Woolcutt Obituary

 

Of Lewiston, NY, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, NY.  He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on February 16, 1930, a son of the late Kenneth and Grace [Beach] Woolcutt.
Mr. Woolcutt was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School in 1948 and served with the US Navy from 1951-1955.   After returning from the service, he became an electrician with Local #237 IBEW until retiring in 1990.  He was a member of IBEW for 75 years.
Mr. Woolcutt was a member of the Lewiston Writers Group and the New York State Designer Blacksmiths.  He was interested in history and sharing his talents of woodworking, jewelry making, stained glass art, and much more with his family. He loved playing cards with friends and a good Euchre game with family.
He was the loving husband of the late Dorothy  [May] Woolcutt, who passed away in October of 2013.  He was also predeceased by his daughter Diane (late James) Biniecki and a brother Richard Woolcutt and sister Ellen Stark.
Mr. Woolcutt is survived by two sons Kenneth (Ruth) Woolcutt and Darryl (Pamela) May,  six grandchildren Margaret (Ron) Nowak, Susan (Steve) Moretti, Kevin May, Sabrina May, Jacob (Andrea) Woolcutt and Sarah (Ben) Buckeye, also ten great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Private funeral services were held at the wishes of his family.
Arrangements were made through the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, Lewiston, NY.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY  14094.
Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com, for guest register.

Charles married MAY, Dorothy Louise on 28 Jun 1957. Dorothy (daughter of MAY, William and PETTITT, Matilda) was born on 6 Dec 1923 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 15 Oct 2013 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: EBERHART, Richard. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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