Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 4/14/1931

Calvin Bedford of the Riddle
road passed away at his home Sat-
urday afternoon, Mr. Bedford was
a life long resident of this vicinity.

ALSO

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 4/17/1931

SOUTH PLAINS, April 17-
Another of the old residents of this
section was called away when Cal-
vin Bedford passed on Saturday,
April 14. Mr. Bedford had been ill
but a short time. He leaves one son,
Clarence of Akron, and two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Charles Coulson of Rid-
dle road and Mrs. John Heroy of
Lockport.

Calvin married FLETCHER, Elizabeth about 1886. Elizabeth was born in May 1865 in New York; died about 1943 in Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/2/1958

In ill health for some time, Mrs.
Murtie B. Heroy. 73, of 40 Beattie
Ave., died Sunday morning, (June
1, 1958) in Lockport Memorial
Hospital.
Born April 27, 1885 in the Town
of Newstead, Erie County, she was
the daughter of the late Calvin and
Elizabeth Fletcher Bedford, and
the wife of John E. Heroy. a retired
rural mail carrier. Mrs.
Heroy was a member of the Ladies
Auxiliary of the National
Rural Carriers Assn. and a former
member of the Block Methodist
Church.
A son. Donald, of Lockport, also
a rural carrier survives.
Friends may call from 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 at the Prudden k Kandt
Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St.,
where funeral services will be conducted
Wednesday afternoon at
3 30 by the Rev. Ritchard E. Ly
on. pastor of First Baptist Church.
Burial wltt be in Chestnut Ridge
Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: HEROY, John E. John (son of HEROY, William and WERTMAN, Mary B) was born about 1883 in New York; died on 1 Dec 1969 in Lockport Memorial Hospital, Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/7/1957

Mrs. Mildred B. Coulson. M, of
Bullmore Rd,, Town of Lockport,
died this morning (June 7, 1957)
at her home.
A native of the Town of Royalton,
she was bora Oct. 1, 1890, the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin
Bedford. She was married Sept.
25, 1912, to M. Charles Coulson,
who survives.
She was a member of South
Royalton Methodist Church.
Besides her husband, surviving
are a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Bischer,
Gasport; two sons, Ernest
and Leslie Coulson, both of Lockport;
a sister, Mrs. Myrtle Heroy,
Lockport; 10 grandchildren; and
four great-grandchildren.
Friends may call today, tomorrow,
and Sunday from 2 to 4 and
7 to 10 at Bream Funeral Home,
Gasport, where services will be
held Monday afternoon at 2.

Mildred married COULSON, M Charles on 25 Sep 1912. M was born about 1892 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 2/17/1951

A Royalton farmer, Clarence Bedford,
collapsed and died Friday
noon while doing chores on h i s
farm in the Riddle Road. He would
have been 58 years old on Feb. 22.
Born in Royalton. son of Mr. and
Mrs. Calvin Bedford, he farmed
there most of his life. At one time
he was employed by the Trico Windshield
Company in Buffalo and during
World War II was employed
by Harrison Radiator Division,
General Motors Corporation.
Surviving are a .daughter, M r s .
Elwood Duchow. Town of Royalton:
six sons, Roger, Lloyd. Howard and
Clarence Jr., all of Royalton: Rus-
sell, Town of Amherst and Carl,
Town of Newfane. There are 19
grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs.
Charles Coulson and Mrs. John
Heroy, both of this vicinity.
Services will be held Monday at
2 o'clock at the Gaul Funeral Home,
263 East Ave., the Rev. Francis
Feldman of the United Brethren
Church at the Rapids officiating.
Burial will be in Chestnut Ridge
Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: BREWER, Hattie. Hattie (daughter of BREWER, Ora) was born about 1895 in New York; died on 11 Aug 1923 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Donald married HUNTER, Kathleen Lucille on 3 Aug 1946 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/8/1972

COULSON - Ernest L. of 357
Mill St., Lockport, N.Y., passed
away Jan. 8, 1972, at the Inter
-° C o m m u n i t y Memorial
Hospital, Newfane. He is survived
by four sons, Ernest P.,
Cjulson. Richard J. Coulson.
Ronald L. Coulson and Gary R
Coulson, father of the late
Kenneth C; one sister, Mrs.
M o r r i s (Evelyn) Bisher,
Wolcottsville; one brother, Mr.
L e s l i e Coulson, Town of
RoyaJton; 16 grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Bream
Funeral Home, Main St.,
Gasport, N.Y., Saturday, 7-9,
Sunday 2-4 and 7-9, where
funeral will be held Monday
Jan. 10, at 1:30 p.m. Interment
in Chestnut Ridge Cemetery.

ALSO

Same date and paper

Ernest L. Coulson 58, of 357
Mill St., Lockport, died this
morning in Inter - Community
°Memorial Hospital, Newfane.
He had been a patient there
for four days.
Mr. Coulson was born ,n the
Town of Royalton, Apr 29. 1913,
a son of Charles and Mildred
(Bedford) Coulson.
Mr. Coulson worked last as
a truck driver for a construction
company.
He was preceded in death by
a son. Kenneth C. Coulson.
Surviving are four sons,
Ernest P., Richard J., Ronald
L. and Gary R., one sister,
Mrs. Morris (Evelyn) Bisher of
Wolcottsville, one brother,
Leslie Coulson of the Town of
Royalton; 16 grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the
Bream Funeral Home, Main St.,
Gasport, from 7 to 9 p.m. today
and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. tomorrow. Funeral ser-
vices will be held at 1:30 p.m.
on Monday. Burial will be in
Chestnut ridge Cemetery.

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

Family/Spouse: BISHER, Morris A. Morris (son of BISHER, John and Anna G) was born on 20 Oct 1914; died in May 1984 in Gasport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: VORHOLZER, Margaret E. Margaret was born on 2 Apr 1917 in New York; died in Aug 1984 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BAEHL, Evelyn W. Evelyn (daughter of BAEHR, Fredrick Otto W and MIETZ, Helena) was born on 8 Jul 1921 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY; died on 1 Apr 2003 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ivy G. Ivy was born about 1918 in MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MAASS, Isabelle B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lloyd married WESTERMAN, Berniece Ruth on 18 Mar 1944 in Rapids, Town of Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Berniece (daughter of WESTERMAN, Harold) was born about 1923. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carl married FRY, Dorothy Marie on 1 Jun 1941 in Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. Dorothy (daughter of FRY, Willis G) was born on 15 Jun 1918; died on 2 Mar 2001 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DUCHOW, Elwood W. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Audrey married BOWER, Paul Douglas [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Jean A. Wittcop passed away on Thursday November 2, 2017 in Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Lockport on September 29, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Rodger and Margaret Vorholzer Bedford. Jean worked at Harrison Radiator and was a member of the Hartland United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Deborah Circle. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Jean is predeceased by her husband Lewis J. Wittcop, who passed away on May 2, 2012.
Jean was the mother of Norma Sturtevant (Steven), Elizabeth Seib (John), Laura Werth (John), Rodger Wittcop (Carol), Denise Caton, Roseann Heitzenrater (Joseph), Brian Wittcop (Sarah), and the late Cheryl Feuersanger (Johann) and Terrance Wittcop (Judy); grandfather of 27 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchild; She was the sister of Roger (Veronica) Bedford, Raymond (Jacqueline) Bedford, Phyllis (late Dennis) Darling, Janet (late Paul) Barger and the late James (late Alice) Bedford. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Sunday November 5, 2017 1-5 PM in Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport, where services will immediately follow at 5 PM. Memorials to the Room to Dream Foundation, 1188 Centre St, Newton, MA 02459, would be appreciated by the family. Online Condolences at www.pruddenandkandt.com.

Family/Spouse: WITTCOP, Lewis John. Lewis (son of WITTCOP, John W and MAYNARD, Estelle Rose) was born on 6 Jan 1927 in Gasport, Niagara County, NY; died on 2 May 2012 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BOISSENIN, Robert E. Robert (son of BOISSENIN, Elger J and MELCHER, Elizabeth) was born on 17 Oct 1941 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 9 Jan 2021 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Phyllis married DARLING, Denis A [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PARKER, Jacqueline M. Jacqueline (daughter of PARKER, James and RAYMOND, Cora) was born on 19 Jun 1941 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 23 Apr 2024 in Gasport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: STARKWEATHER, Mary Kaye. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Janet married BARGER, George Paul [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

July 19, 2013
James Bedford

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

LOCKPORT — James Bedford passed away July 19, 2013 in Buffalo General Medical Center. Born in Lockport on December 31, 1946, he was the son of Rodger and Margaret (Vorholzer) Bedford. He worked in production at Harrison Radiator for 30 years, retiring in 1996, and enjoyed playing cards.

James was predeceased by his wife, Alice (Wittcop) Bedford. He is survived by his children, David Starcher of Lockport, Darcy Starcher of Arizona, and the late Scott Starcher; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother of Roger (Veronica) Bedford, Raymond (Jacquelyn) Bedford, Jean (late Lewis) Wittcopp, all of Gasport, Phyllis (Dennis) Darling of Stafford, NY, and Janet (late Paul) Barger of North Tonawanda; also several nieces and nephews.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Visit www.pruddenandkandt.com.

Family/Spouse: WITTCOP, Alice J. Alice (daughter of WITTCOP, John W and MAYNARD, Estelle Rose) was born in Oct 1939 in Niagara County, NY; died on 26 Nov 2010 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 5/14/1938

AKRON, May 14-Calvin Bedford,
8-day old son of Mr, and Mrs,
Russell C. Bedford of the town of
Amherst, died In the Buffalo City
hospital, Tuesday. Services consulting
of a prayer at the Bernhardt
Funeral home, were held
Wednesday afternoon. Burial was m
Chestnut Ridge cemetery.

Family/Spouse: LEFFLER, Elizabeth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HOLLER, Sharon M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married HUSING, Valerie Lynne [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Grace married DEPASQUALE, Charles J [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Passed away in the care of Niagara Hospice. Daughter of Idebelle and Howard Beford. Married to Robert H. Peters Sr. on October 7, 1967. Also survived by sons Robert (Jody) and David (Susan). Grandchildren Zachary, Brooke, Riley and Jordan. Brother Paul (Valerie) Bedford, sisters Grace (Charles) DePasquale, Brenda (Steven) Perry , Brother in law Roger (late Dorothy) Peters, Annette (late Victor) Cinotti, and several nieces, nephews and close friends. 
Memorial service at the convenience of the family. 
Donations may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr, Lockport, NY 14094 would be appreciated by the family.

Hattie married PETERS, Robert Howard [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PERRY, Steven. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HAYES, Mary. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal

JOHNSON - Ruth Elizabeth
(nee Duchow), of 8431 Chestnut
Ridge Road, Gasport, wife of
.Roger G. Johnson, passed away
suddenly Tuesday evening (Oct.
1, 1968) at Lockport Memorial
Hospital. Besides her husband,
she is survived by her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Duchow
of Middleport; one sister, Mrs
Roger (Berniece) Raff of Middleport;
one niece and one nephew.
Friends may call Wednesday
evening from 7-9, Thursday
from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Wallace
& Heath Funeral Home
Inc., Middleport, where funeral
services will be held Friday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the
Rev. Hilbert Huth officiating
Burial in Royalton Mountain
Ridge Cemetery

Family/Spouse: JOHNSON, Roger G. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Berniece married RAFF, Roger Allan on 21 Aug 1965 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: REED, Sarah E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: CULVERWELL, Judy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: STURTEVANT, Steven R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: MUIR, Eason. Eason (son of MUIR, Leslie J and BOOTS, Lydia) was born on 24 Feb 1944 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 10 Apr 2021 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Royalton: Randy O. Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2022. He was born March 17, 1962 in Lockport to Raymond and Mary Kay (Starkweather) Bedford.
Randy enjoyed his tractors, tractor pulls, farming and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Randy was a very generous man who was always willing to help with anything he could.
Randy is survived by his two sons, Nathaniel (Amanda) Bedford, Matthew (Lisa) Bedford, mother, Mary Kay (Bill) Greene, father, Raymond (Jackie) Bedford, grandchildren, Alexis, Coraline, Wyatt, Travis, Grace, siblings, Debi (Late Eason) Muir, Terry Lee (Late David) Herrington, Raymond (Terri) Bedford, Gregory (Patti) Bedford, Sean Bedford, George (Lupé) DeLucas, Jimmy (Crystal) DeLucas, Michael (Kim) DeLucas, Kelly Jo (Nathan) Massicotte, Bobbi Jo (Bryan) Dwyer, mother of his children, Tammy (Kenny Kipfer) Bedford, companion, Cindy Huntington, several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A celebration of Randy’s life will be held on Sunday, November 20th starting at 2:00pm at the Wolcottsville Fire Co. 6337 Wolcottsville Rd. Akron, NY 14001.
Memorial contributions in Randy’s name may be made to Zion Lutheran Church 4447 Central Ave. Gasport, NY 14067.
Randy’s arrangements have been entrusted to the Sherrie Bream Funeral Home, Gasport, NY.
To share a special memory of Randy, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

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

Family/Spouse: HERRINGTON, David. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

Victoria married BROWN, William H on 3 Apr 1982 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Medina NY Daily Register Journal - 10/17/1983


MIDDLEPORT - Wesley C.
Bedford, 22, of 9770 Ridge
Road, Middleport, died
unexpectedly Saturday. He
was born July 1, 1961, in
Medina, the son of Ralph and
Elizabeth (Leffler) Bedford.
He served in the U.S. Navy
from 1980 until Sept. 1 of this
year. He was a member of St.
Peter's Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Medina and had lived
in the area all of his life. He
was presently a mechanic at
Chamber Bros, in Medina.
Surviving are his wife, Mary
L. Bedford; two children,
Nicole Elizabeth Bedford and
Wesley Carl Bedford Jr.; his
parents, Ralph and Elizabeth
Bedford 6f Medina; one
brother and two sisters,
Thomas Bedford of Medina;
Mrs. Rudy (Yvonne) Rugante
of Hawaii, Mrs. William
(Victoria) Brown of Medina;
his grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Russell Bedford of
Medina, and three nephews.
Friends may call today (2-4,
7-9) at the Bates, Wallace and
Heath Funeral Home Inc., 38
State St Funeral services
will be held Tuesday, 11 a.m. at
St. Peter's Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Medina,
with the Rev. Clarence Elliott
officiating. Burial will be in
Mount Pleasant Cemetery,
West Shelby.

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

Family/Spouse: RUGANTE, Rudy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: DIPAOLA, Gerry. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BOROWICZ, Greg. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: CALLICUTT, Shawn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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