Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 6/2/1952

BERDS-In this city Monday, June 2.
1952. Charles A., of 716-1/2 Monteagle
street. Husband of Nellie, father of
Felix, Carl. Peter. John. Charles, Jr..
Mrs. Michael Schiavone. Mrs. Joseph
Rogan, all of this city. Mrs. Mario
Favro of Olean. N.Y. He Is also survived
by 13 grandchildren. Funeral
service will be held at Spallino
Funeral Home. 1300 Pine Ave., opp.
Niagara Falls Sr. high school, Thursday,
June S, at 9 a.m. and 9:30 In
St. Teresa's church. Interment in
Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Family/Spouse: Nellie. Nellie was born on 22 Dec 1885 in Naples, Italy; died on 15 Oct 1964 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Eva. Eva was born about 1911 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WHITNEY, Eleanor Lorraine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Peter married AXFORD, Rhea Louise about Jul 1949 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY. Rhea died on 27 May 1971 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Peter married KNOWLES, Christina on 13 Aug 1932 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 1/14/1964

Karl G. Berds,53, of 2938
McKoon Ave., di.ed Monday
(Jan. 13, 1964) shortly after
admittance t o ' M o u n t St.
Mary's Hospital where he was
rushed after suffering a heart
.attack at his home.
Born in Niagara Falls, he
was a shift foreman at the
Stauffer Chemical' Co. plant
where he was employed for 38
years. He was a member of
the Stauffer 25-Year Club.
Surviving are his widow,
Mrs. Hulda Berds; two daughters,
Mrs. Sharon Reed, this
city, and Mrs. Alberta Risley,
of Rota, Spain; one son, Robert
Berds, Ft. Dix, N. J., and five
grandchildren.
Also, surviving are his mother.
Mrs. Nellie Berds, this city;
four brothers, Felix,. Peter,
John and Charles Berds, this
city, and three sisters, Mrs.
Michael (Rose) S c h i a v o n e ,
Lewiston, Mrs. Joseph , (Margaret)
Rogan this city, and
Mrs. Mary Favro, Olean.
Funeral services will be held
Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Otto
Redanz Funeral Home and at
9:30 a.m. in St. Teresa of the
Infant Jesus Church. Burial
will be in Gate of Heaven
Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: Hulda. Hulda was born on 27 Apr 1911; died on 29 Apr 2000 in Bonners Ferry, Boundary County, ID. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married FAVRO, Mario about Feb 1928 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Mario was born about 1905 in Italy; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married ENZINNA, Mary G on 20 Oct 1938 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Mary (daughter of ENZINNA, John) was born on 24 Mar 1918 in IA; died on 18 Feb 2012. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rose married SCHIAVONE, Michael Angelo on 18 Oct 1941 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Michael (son of SCHIAVONE, Frank Paul) was born on 24 Sep 1920; died on 8 Feb 2008 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PASSERO, Yolanda. Yolanda (daughter of PASSERO, Armando and CAPORASO, Antoinette) was born on 21 Feb 1922; died on 8 Aug 2004 in Youngstown, Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 12/9/1948

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Berds, Sr.,
1340 Elmwood avenue, announce the
engagement of their daughter, Margaret,
to Mr. Joseph A. Rogan, son
of Mrs. George Arthls, 2801 Ferry
avenue. The wedding will take place
In January.

Margaret married ROGAN, Joseph A about Jan 1949 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Joseph (son of ROGAN, Austin and WEAVER, Ruth) was born on 26 Jul 1924; died on 25 Jan 2014 in Wolcott, New Haven County, CT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Posted: Friday, April 17, 2015 9:35 am


John P. Berds, 82 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, surrounded by his loved ones and family. He was born March 5, 1933, in Niagara Falls, son of the late Peter and Christine (Knowles) Berds and was raised by his loving grandparents.

As well as loyalty to family, John faithfully served in the both the United States Navy for three years and the United States Air Force for 21 years. He served during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He officially retired from the military in 1973 as a T-SGT, after 24 years of service.

John enjoyed telling stories to his family about his travels around the world, having spent time on numerous continents and experiencing all that life had to offer. Afterwards he returned home and worked for many years in the maintenance department at both Niagara University and Heritage Manor in Niagara Falls. In his spare time he loved to read, swim and watch Yankee games. He was also on many bowling leagues through out the years.

John is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Marie (Chirumblo) Berds whom he loving wed on December 29, 1998. He is also survived by his daughter, Christine(Norwich) Wells; son, Raymond(Sherry) Norwich and daughter in-law Robin(late Stephen) Norwich; as well as his beloved grandchildren, Amanda(Michael Hamilton)Norwich, Jaci Wells, Kasey and Jessica Norwich, Elizabeth(Joseph Linnane) Norwich, Christopher Norwich, Christopher(Dana)Shoff and Stephanie Shoff; and his great-grandchildren, Melina, Rachel, CJ, Luca and RJ.

There is NO PRIOR visitation. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family. In Lieu of flowers, the family request that charitable donations be made in John's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, 370 7th Avenue, Suite 1802, New York, New York 10001. Arrangements entrusted to ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC.

John married CHIRUMBLO, Marie on 29 Dec 1998. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: REED, Robert. Robert and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: MUNCH, Margaret E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married BYHAM, Patricia D on 19 Sep 1979 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. Patricia (daughter of BYHAM, Wayne and SHAW, Dorothy) was born in Meadville, Crawford County, PA; died on 8 Sep 2019 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married FARWELL, Robert P [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: SEVER, Virginia L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Janet married TYNAN, William Francis [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Teresa R. Gardner, 64, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Sharon (Berds) Reed.
Teresa was raised in Niagara Falls and attended Madonna High School and graduated from Niagara Catholic High School.  She was employed in the Bakery Department at Sam’s Club in Niagara Falls.  Teresa enjoyed crocheting, baking and cooking.  Above all she enjoyed spending time with her husband, son and family and her fur baby dachshunds.
Teresa is survived by her husband of 10 years, Robert F. Galley, her son, Robert Gardner, her sisters, Susan (Bernie) Quarantello and Amanda (Jim) Tompkins, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. 
Visitation will be on Saturday, February 3 from 2 – 4 PM at M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY.  Memorial offerings may be made to Niagara County SPCA, 2100 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, NY, 14304. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

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

Family/Spouse: QUARANTELLO, Bernie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Posted: Saturday, October 11, 2014 1:16 pm


Stephen Carl Berds, age 38, of Youngstown, NY, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2014.

Stephen was born, the son of Robert L. and Margaret M. Berds, on March 2, 1976 in Lewiston, NY. After attending school in Melbourne, Australia in 1993 as a Rotary Exchange student, he graduated from Lewiston-Porter High School in 1994. He studied at SUNY Geneseo, Monroe Community College where he earned dual Associate degrees in Biotechnology and Chemistry, Harvard University, and was studying Biological Sciences at Cornell University. He most recently attended NCCC to finish his degree for Cornell. Stephen worked for the UNISYS Corporation for five years and as Publicity Director for the Rochester Gay Men's Chorus for three years. In 2007, he served as a summer intern for the U.S. Department of Energy. He always enjoyed his volunteer work with Hospice and Meals on Wheels.

Stephen always had a strong curiosity for all things scientific: chemistry, biology, astronomy, and mathematical; and he also had a deep appreciation for the arts, especially music. He developed a love of travel after Australia, traveling to South America, the Dominican Republic, France, England, Scotland, and even Sweden for the Nobel Prize Awards. Trips in the USA included California, Las Vegas, Florida and even a 13,000 mile road trip across the United States.

Stephen was a member of the Mayflower Society, the Nature Conservancy and the American Chemical Society. He had a deep love for family and friends from past to present. He spent as much time as possible at his beloved Wilcox Homestead family farm in Smyrna, NY, where he enjoyed holidays and special times with family and friends. Stephen was a sweet and gentle soul with a zest for life and an extraordinary way of making others feel special. Most recently, he discovered the benefits and peace of meditation and Shambhala, the Quaker faith and the teachings of the Dalai Lama.

Besides his parents, Stephen is survived by his sister, Patina C. Berds of Rochester; his cousin, John C. (Ingrid Reymers) Munch of Colden, NY; his uncle, Robert W. Munch of Ithaca, NY; his godmother, Mary Messer and several cousins. He was predeceased by his loving maternal grandparents, Jack O. and Ella W. Munch; paternal grandmother, Hilda Berds; aunt, Elizabeth Munch-Galas; and his devoted Burmese cat, Eribast.

A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at the family burial plot in Sherburne, NY. There will be no prior visitation. A memorial service to celebrate Stephen's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mental Health Association of Erie County or the Aids Plus Fund of WNY, Inc. Arrangements have been entrusted to HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth & Ridge Streets, Lewiston.

Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online condolences.

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