Notes:

Lockport NY Daily Journal - 9/10/1888

MRS. FREDIKA BECKER
died Sunday, Sept 9th, a t 8 p. m., at her
home, No. 88 Grand street, aged 65 years.
She leaves to mourn their loss her husband,
and two daughters, Mrs Robert Stephainske
and Mrs Abraham Beccue, all of this city.
The funeral will be held from the residence
at 2 p. m. tomorrow and one-half hour later
from the German Lutheran church, corner
of Locust and South streets.

Family/Spouse: BECKER, Fred. Fred was born about 1832 in Germany; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 4/21/1924

Lookport, April 21.-Mrs. Wilhelmina
K. Stephanski, formerly of this city,
where she resided many years and
widely esteemed and respected, died
yesterday morning In Buffalo, where
she has made her home for some time
past. Shr was the widow of Robert A.
Stephanski, who for many years was a
merchant In this city. She is survived
by one son. Robert A. Stephanski.
prominent merchant In Main street,
this city, and two daughters. Mrs.
Charles Becker, of Buffalo, and Mrs.
Augustus P. Allen, of Jamestown.-
N. Y.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Becker. at No.
375 Lexington avenue, Buffalo

Wilhelmina married STEPHANSKI, Robert A about 1872. Robert was born in Jun 1848 in Germany; died on 19 Oct 1921 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married BECCUE, Abraham on 22 Nov 1874. Abraham (son of BECCUE, Abraham and BAILLENGE, Christine Susanne Amelia) was born on 21 Feb 1849 in Fahrenwalde, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany; died on 22 Sep 1893 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married BECKER, Charles about 1908. Charles was born about 1862 in Germany; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ALLEN, Augustus F. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 5/4/1942

Private services for Otto Beocue,
63, who died at 7 o'clock Sunday
morning at his home, 440 Michigan
St., after a long illness, will be held
Tuesday afternoon at the funeral
home of Clemens O. Gaul, 263 East
Ave, Burial will be In Acacia Park
Cemetery.
Mr. Beccue was born In Lockport,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Abram Beccue,
As a young man he was employed at
the former Oliver bedstead factory-
Then for 21 years he was with the
New York State Electric and Gas
Corporation ill health forced his retirement
seven years ago.
Survlvtm are his wife, Mrs. Marie
Gartner Beccue; two daughters, Mrs.
Arthur Bowler and Mist Naomi
Beccue; and three sons, Karl R.,
Allen E. and Clay O. Beccue; five
grandchildren and a brother, former
Policeman Walter K. Beccue, all of
Lockport.

Abraham married GARTNER, Marie Wilhelmine on 26 May 1909. Marie (daughter of GARTNER) was born on 16 Sep 1889 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 7 Aug 1965 in Lockport Memorial Hospital, Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/13/1947

Ill for more than 5 years. Walter
K. Beccue, 64, retired police
sergeant and Spanish-American
War Veteran, died Sunday evening
at his home, 32 Carlton Place.
Mr. Beccue was born in Lockport
March 24, 1882, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Abraham Beccue. His father op-
erated a hotel in Park Avenue.
The son attended the former
Hawley and Washburn Street
schools. When war broke out with
Spain he answered the call to the
colors and served with the 42nd
Regiment, U.S. Volunteers, in the
Philippines.
Before failing health forced his
retirement in 1932, Mr. Beccue
served 23 years in the Lockport
Police Department. Appointed a
patrolman on April 1, 1909, he rose
from the ranks to detective sergeant
and served in that capacity for sev-
eral years. Unable to perform the
latter duties because of his health,
he served as desk sergeant for a
short time before he retired.
Mr. Beccue was a member of the
Hickory Club and Lockport Lodge,
73, F&AM.
Surviving are his wife, Amelia
Buhs Beccue; a daughter, Mrs.
Floyd Beyer of Wilson and three
sons, Karl W., William A. and Don-
ald R. Beccue of Lockport. There
are seven grandchildren.
Services will be held Wednesday
at 2:30 at the Clemens O. Gaul
Funeral Home, 263 East Ave.
Burial will be in St. Peter's Ceme-
tery.

Karl married BUHS, Amelia on 18 May 1910. Amelia (daughter of BUHS, John and SALTZMAN, Elizabeth) was born on 2 Jul 1885 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 30 Dec 1952 in Lockport Memorial Hospital, Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/6/1942

The body of Mrs, Ruth Beccue
Bowler, 32, wife of Arthur D. Bowler.
211 North Transit Road, was recovered
from the Barge Canal by
police at 7:30 this morning, less than
two hours after witnesses saw her
plunge from the approach to the
Exchange Street lift bridge.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo marcinek, 5 Mill
St., restaurant operators, and
Michael Hawley, bridge oprator,
told police the woman jumped into
the water at 6:45. Mr. Marcinek
said he would have gone to her
rescue but he feared he would be
struck by an east-bound oil barge
which was approaching.
Mr. Hawley told police he saw the
woman standing by the bridge for
several minutes and supposed she
was waiting for a ride to an East
Lockport plant.
Patrohnen George Gardner and
John R. Kenny were the first police
on the scene. Later Patrolmen Milton
Nachtrieb and Chester Freeman
arrived. The police emergency boat
was used for grappling.
Dr. Jacob E. Helwig. coroner, North
Tonawanda, issued a certificate of
death by suicide. Friends of the
family said Mrs. Bowler was in ill
health and had been despondent
since the recent death of her father.
Leaves Two Children
Besides her husband, she leaves
two small children, David R. and
Roger A. Beccue; her mother, Mrs.
Otto Beccue, Lockport; three brothers,
Karl Beccue, Buffalo; Alien and
Clay Beccue, Lockport, and one sister,
Miss Naomi Beccue, Lockport
Private services will be held Saturday
at 2 o'clock at the Prudden
Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St
Burial will be In Glenwood Cemetery

Family/Spouse: BOWLER, Arthur D. Arthur (son of BOWLER, Vincent and BATT, Ursula V) was born on 14 Oct 1909 in New York; died on 8 Oct 1976. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Karl married SMITH, Dorothy on 28 Jun 1940 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY, and was divorced on 21 Aug 1948 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Dorothy was born on 8 Aug 1901 in New York; died on 4 Apr 1989. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/24/1945

A foreman at Harrison Radiator
Division of General Motors Corporation
and former captain of the
South Lockport Fire Company,
Allen Edgar Beccue, 31, of the
Bowmiller Road. Town of Lockport,
died Tuesday aftvnoon in Lockport
City Hospital, where he recently
underwent an operation.
Surviving are ris wife, Rhenia
Dec. 26, 1913, and attended the old
Hawley Street School. He was a
lifelong member of the St. Peter's:
Evangelical Church.
For 11 years Mr. Beccue had been
employed at the Harrison plant,
where he was forman of Department
47 and a member of the 0-9
Foremen's Club. When the South
Lockport Fire Department was organized
a few years ago, he was
the first captain.
Mr. Beccue was born in Lockport,
Campbell Beccue; a daughter,
Marcia Eileen Beccue; two sons,
Wayne Allen and Kent Edgar Beccue;
his mother, Mrs. Otto Beccue,
all of Lockport: two brothers, Karl
Beccue, Buffalo, and Clay Beccue,
aad a sister, Naomi Beccue, both of
Lockport.
Members of the South Lockport
Fire Company will meet tomorrow
evening at 8 o'clock at the fire hall
and proceed in1 a body to the
Clemens O. Gaul Funeral home, 263
East Ave., to pay their respects.
Services will be held at the
funeral home Friday at 2:30. Burial
will be in Cold Springs Cemetery

Family/Spouse: CAMPBELL, Rhenia Harriet. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 11/24/1969

BECCUE - Clay G. Beccue of
4894 Sunset Drive passed away
suddenly at Lockport Memorial
Hospital, Saturday, Novem
ber 22, 1969. He leaves his wife
Alice Sprung Beccue, two sons
and two daughters Clay A. and
David R., Mrs. Dennis (Bonita
Sue) Flanagan all of Lockport
and Miss Janine A. Beccue of
Buffalo. Also survived by one
brother and one sister Karl R.,
Buffalo and Mrs. Norman (Naomi)
Unferdross, Lockport and
several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 o'clock at Prudden
and Kandt Funeral Home, 242
Genesee Street, where funeral
services will be held Tuesday
afternoon at two o'clock. Interment
In Cold Spring Cemetery.

Clay married SPRUNG, Alice Edith Emma on 28 Jun 1940 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Alice (daughter of SPRUNG, William A and LANDOW, Emilie Justine Louise) was born on 3 Jul 1918 in New York; died on 25 Apr 1989 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Naomi married UNFERDROSS, Norman C on 21 Nov 1964 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Norman (son of UNFERDROSS, Gustave H and ROGERS, Esther) was born on 8 Dec 1908; died on 10 Mar 1974 in Newfane Intercommunity Hospital, Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thelma married BEYER, Floyd James on 25 Jul 1936 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Floyd (son of BEYER, Walter H and UNTERFENGER, Mary) was born on 29 Nov 1912 in New York; died on 23 May 1983. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Karl married THOMAS, Phylena Ethel on 25 Feb 1939 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY, and was divorced in 1958. Phylena (daughter of THOMAS, Maurice C and LIPPERT, Dora M) was born on 23 May 1917 in New York; died on 4 May 1970 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Karl married KOPP, Lena Victoria on 9 Sep 1960. Lena was born on 6 Nov 1906; died on 23 Sep 2001. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married BISTOFF, Helen Marie on 18 Jan 1941 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY, and was divorced about 4 Dec 1947 in Reno, Washoe County, NV. Helen (daughter of BISTOFF, George S and RAETZ, Louise) was born on 27 Nov 1918 in New York; died on 27 Jul 1992. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: COOTS, Elisabeth Alice. Elisabeth was born on 3 Nov 1913; died on 31 Oct 1988. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Donald married LANDRY, Muriel Elaine on 22 Jun 1946 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WYLUPEK, Anna Maria. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

David R. Bowler passed away February 19, 2015. Born in Lockport on December 26, 1934 he was the son of Arthur D. and Anna R. (Beccue) Bowler. David served in the Air Force from 1955 to 1959. He was a Barker High School graduate class of 1954 and worked at Republic Aviation, Farmingdale Electrician, Bell Air Craft, College Inn, E & R Machine and retired from Harrison Radiator. David was a member of the Rapids Rod & Gun Club, the Iroquois Arms, and past member of the Hartland Conservation Club. He was predeceased by his wife Francine (Zinzi) Bowler on December 27, 2005. David is the brother of Roger Bowler of Alexander, NY, Betsey (Wayne) Pulver of Glendale, AZ, Rebecca (late Fred) Austin of Gasport and late Dennis Bowler; uncle of Roger (Belinda) Bowler, Jr., Steven C. Bowler, Daniel (Rene) Bowler, Robin Bowler, Neil Pulver, Scott Rocca, Arthur Mauriello, Ruth Ann Schiavetta and late Susan Austin and Laura Jean Bowler; survived by several cousins, several great nieces and nephews and several great-great nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his step mother Arlene Bowler and two great nieces, Diana Bowler and Stephanie Bowler. Friends may call Monday 6-8 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM in Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport, where services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 AM with Rev. David Hayes officiating. Interment will be in Cold Spring Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: ZINZI, Francini. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Roger A Bowler Sr.
September 18, 1936 — April 7, 2024
Roger A. Bowler Sr., 87, passed away on April 7th at the Orchard Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Medina NY. Born September 18, 1936, in Lockport, NY, he was the son of Arthur and Anna Ruth (Beccue) Bowler.

He is survived by three sons: Roger Bowler Jr. (Belinda) of Ozark MO, Steven Bowler of Lockport and Robin Bowler of Charlotte NC; two sisters: Betsey Pulver (Wayne) of Glendale AZ and Rebecca “Becky” Austin (late Fred) of Gasport; grandchildren, great grandchildren, and nephews; and his long-time partner Eleanor Dugan.

He was predeceased by one daughter, Lorie Bowler, and one son, Daniel E. Bowler; two brothers, David Bowler and Dennis Bowler; two grandaughters: Diana Rose Bowler and Stephanie Marie Bowler; and his step-mother Arlene (Till) Bowler.

Roger, who attended Lockport and Barker Schools, was an accomplished automotive mechanic. He also worked at Diamond Alkali and Harrison Radiator, where he retired after many years.

A graveside service for family and friends will be planned at Cold Springs Cemetery for a later date. Roger’s arrangements have been entrusted to the Sherrie Bream Funeral Home of Gasport. To share a special memory of Roger, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com

Roger married KOCH, Carol Ann on 15 Jun 1957 in Town of Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marcia married PIES, David W [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wayne married HARTMAN, Ruth A [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Bonita married FLANAGAN, Dennis M [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CRUM, Huston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Janine married GRIFFITH, Richard D [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clay married LAZZARI, Ann Marie [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beverly married CORNELIUS, Richard Leo [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Donald married EDMISTER, Barbara Jean [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary of Floyd A. Beyer

Middleport: Floyd A. Beyer, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on June 27, 2021. He was born September 26, 1941 in Lockport to the late Floyd and Thelma (Buccue) Beyer.
Floyd worked as an Electrician for 37 ½ years for the NYS Thruway Authority and was a Junior member of the Wilson Conservation Club for over 50 years. Floyd enjoyed collecting toy tractors and going to toy shows and farm shows. He was an avid hunter as well.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings, Bev (late Dick), Cornelius, Don, and Sharon Williams.
Floyd is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Helen, children, Doug (Tania), Deb (Rob), Duane (Erin), 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, Barbara Beyer, brother-in-law, Richard Williams, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends at the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home 38 State St. Middleport, NY 14105 on Thursday, July 1st from 3:00-7:00pm where his funeral service will be held Friday at 10:00am. Private interment will be held in North Ridge Cemetery in Cambria.
Memorial contributions in Floyd’s name may be made to Niagara Hospice 4675 Sunset Dr. Lockport, NY 14094 or the Royalton United Methodist Church 5309 Royalton Center Rd. Middleport, NY 14105.
To share a special memory of Floyd, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Floyd married LESTER, Helen Ann on 10 Jul 1965 in North Ridge, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Niagara Gazette Fri Oct 29, 2010, 05:09 PM EDT
NEWFANE - Sharon Ann (Beyer) Williams, a lifelong resident of Niagara County, was called to her heavenly home to be with our living Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, October 29, 2010 in Newfane Health Facility, after a lifelong battle with diabetes. Born on October 18, 1947 in Lockport, she was the daughter of James Floyd and Thelma F. Beccue Beyer. Sharon graduated from Wilson High School in 1966 and married her husband, Richard G. Williams on February 25, 1967. Sharon enjoyed playing the accordion, spending time with her favorite cousin, Darlene, horseback riding and delivering her Avon on horseback, doing leather work, reading, ceramics and spending time with her family. Sharon is survived by her husband, Richard G. Williams; her son, Michael J. Williams; two grandsons, Matthew J. Williams and Andrew J. Williams; one sister, Beverly J. (late Richard) Cornelius and one brother, Floyd A. (Helen) Beyer. She was predeceased by her brother, Donald (Barbara) Beyer. Friends may call on Monday and Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Lange Funeral Home, Inc., 186 East Ave., Lockport, NY. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM from Trinity Lutheran Church, 67 Saxton St., Lockport, NY. Burial will follow in North Ridge Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Lutheran Braille Workers, Inc., PO Box 5000, Yucaipa, CA 92399-1450, or the American Diabetes Association.

Sharon married WILLIAMS, Richard Gerard [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ROBERTSON, James Charles. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Karl Beccue, 71, passed away in SC with burial in Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Son of Karl and Phylena Thomas Beccue, he was a 1966 graduate of LSHS.
Karl was a proud Marine who served in Vietnam, and a national member of the DAV. In 1999 he retired from GM as an inspector and committeeman. He volunteered for many youth organizations. Karl was active in the Republican Party. He and his wife owned Forget-Me-Not Antiques in Lockport and Menagerie Antiques in SC.
Karl is survived by his loving wife, Connie James Beccue; sister, Patricia Robertson; sister-in-law, Patricia Stolzenberg; and nieces, nephews and cousins. Art Ackerman and family were lifetime friends but loved like family.
Memorials may be made to Marine Corp Toys for Tots or Food For The Soul in Camden, SC.

Karl married JAMES, Constance Mae on 10 Jul 1971. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Elizabeth married DOLPHIN, Thomas Francis [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BUTLER, Glenn Rodger. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Barbara married MORRELL, Leslie P [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Darlene married KELLER, Robert Wilfred [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BUDZISZEWSKI, Raymond Henry. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ESPOSITO, Rose Marie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LANTINEN, Nancy Teresa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: RICHENBERG, Michael R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Richard married GODFREY, Sherri [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

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Family/Spouse: HIAM, Ronald. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

October 12, 2011
Richard T. Cornelius

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

LOCKPORT — Richard T. Cornelius suddenly on September 29, 2011. Born on August 3, 1957 in Lockport, the son of Richard L. and Beverly J. (Beyer) Cornelius. Richard graduated from Wilson Central Schools in 1975.

Survived by his mother; children; and brothers, Barry (Joan), Brian and Steven; two nieces; several aunts, uncles, cousins.

A Memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, October 15th for family and friends at Pendleton Center United Methodist Church, 6864 Campbell Blvd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Upstate NY Transplant Services in his memory.

Visit www.lockportjournal.com/obituaries for online guest register.

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

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: SCRIVANNI, Sharon Marie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HALL, Ryan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: Kris Ann. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]