Dorothea married LUEDERSDORF, Christian Friedrich in 1821 in Brodowin, Barnim, Brandenburg, Germany. Christian (son of LUEDERSDORF, Heinrich) was born about 1786 in Prussia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: REDKE, Michael. Michael was born about 1800 in Prussia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Tonawanda News - April 1, 1910

Christian Luedersdorf, 79 years old,
a well known resident of North Ton-
awanda, died suddenly at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. George Cramer, at
Martinsville yesterday afternoon. Mr
Luedersdorf was born in Germany. He
located in Buffalo when 14 years of
age. Two years ago he moved to Mar-
tinsville. One son, William Lueders-
dorf of Tonawanda, and five daugh-
ters, Mrs. Gustave Lueders, Mrs. Au-
August Rogalsky. Mrs. John Wiegand,
Mrs. Charles Wilke and Mrs. George
Cramer, all of North Tonawanda, survive.
The funeral will be held from the
late home Sunday afternon at 2
o'clock and a half hour later from the
St. Paul Lutheran Church on William
street. The Rev. Mr. Schmidt will officiate.
Burial will be in the St. Paul
cemetery at Martinsville.

Christian married Barbara about 1879. Barbara was born in Aug 1846 in Alsace, Germany; died on 25 May 1908 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Helena. Helena was born about 1836 in Prussia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The will of Mrs. Anna Qulnn, who died here April 12, was filed for probate by County Judge-Surrogate William A. Gold In surrogate's court at City Hall today and Catherine Qulnn, a daughter, was named executrix. The estate, according to the petition for probate, consists of $6,000 realty and $500 personal property. The will divides the estate equally among four daughters and three sons, Anna Murphy, Margaret Holmes and Charles Quinn, of 1837 Michigan avenue; Frank Quinn, 756 Tenth street, William Quinn, McConnelsville, O., and Stella Christie, 1407 Eighteenth street.

Family/Spouse: QUINN, Thomas M. Thomas (son of QUINN, John and PENDERGAST, Catherine Kate) was born in Apr 1858 in New York; died on 12 Aug 1916 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

North Tonawanda Evening News - 1/4/1960

90-Year.Old Lumber City Woman Dies NORTH TONAWANDA— Mrs. Louise-H. Wilke, 90 of 592 Old Niagara Falls Blvd. widow of Charles Wilke, died today (Jan. 4, 1960) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. A lifelong resident of this city, Mrs. Wilke was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church and a charter member of the Ladies Aid Society of the church. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Edmund Kenyon, Mrs. Lynn Griffin and Mrs. Oscar Muck, six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren all of this city. " The Rev.; Frederick Hinners will conduct the-funeral services at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Brunner Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery

Louise married WILKE, Charles F about 1890. Charles was born in 1866 in New York; died on 14 Dec 1945 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/21/1949

William Leaderstorf, 78, former
Tonawanda resident, died suddenly
of a heart attack Sunday in
his home in San Diego, Calif.
Mr. Leaderstorf was a paperhanger
and painting contractor
here 16 years before he moved to
California for his health. He last
visited the Tonawandas and his
many friends here in 1948 when
he celebrated his 50th wedding
anniversary.
He was a charter member of the
Junior Order of the United Ame
r i c a n Mechanics, Tonawanda
Council 117, and a member of the
I. O. O. F.
He is survived by his wife,
Emma (nee Breunner), a sister
Mrs. Louise Wiik of North Tonawanda;
a daughter, Mrs. Cecelia
Jeffery of San Diego; and two
sons, Chester of Tonawanda and
Herbert of North Tonawanda. Also
surviving are five grandchildren:
Roger, Duane, Donald, Robert and
Harry Jeffery.
Burial will be Tuesday afternoon.
Services will be held in the
Lewis Mortuary in San Diego.

William married BRUNNER, Emma about 1899 in New York. Emma (daughter of BRUNNER, George and HAGEL, Josephine) was born in Aug 1879 in New York; died on 12 Jun 1969 in San Diego, San Diego County, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

WIEGAND—Ida (nee Luedersdorf) Wiegand. in this city. July 28th, beloved wife of John; mother of Mrs. Albert Wlegand. Mrs. Emily Ehrling and John Wlegand. Jr.: grandmother of Mrs Kenneth Hemmerling. John Wlegand. 3d. and Richard Ehrling: sister of Mrs Charles Wilke. Mrs. George Kramer and William Luedersdorf of San Diego. Cal. Funeral from the family residence. 252 Dartmouth Avenue. Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Friends invited to attend

Ida married WIEGAND, John William about 1888 in New York. John was born in Jun 1865 in New York; died on 4 Mar 1948 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Tonawanda News - 9/17/1923

Mrs. Phillipine M Lueders, 65 years old, widow of Gustav Lueders, 65 years old, died this morning at her home, 1014 Niagara Falls Boulevard ,after a lingering illness. Mrs. Lueders was born in Buffalo. She had livved in North Tonawanda for the past fifty-seven years. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the late residence and half an hour later at the St. Paul's Lutheran church. Rev. H. C. Steffens officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul's cemetery.

Family/Spouse: LUEDERS, Gustave C. Gustave was born on 1 Oct 1852 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 1 Apr 1917 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Tonawanda News - 5/28/1931

Mrs. Helena L Rogalsky, 71 years old, died yesterday afternoon at her home, 537 Babisson street. She was born in Buffalo and had resided in North Tonawanda for the past 55 years. She was a member of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Immanuel Lutheran church, William and Morgan streets.
Surviving are a husband, August; three daughters, Mrs. Louise Heinrich, Mrs. Charles Utuchmer, and Mrs. Thomas Heffernan; six grandchildren and one great grandchild, all of North Tonawanda, three sisters, Mrs. John Wiegand, Buffalo, Mrs. Charles Wilke and Mrs. George Kramer, North Tonawanda, and a brother, William Leadersdorf, Tonawanda.
The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence and half an hour later at te Immanuel Lutheran church, Rev. F. G. Scholtz will conduct the services and interment will be in the City cemetery.

Helena married ROGALSKY, August about 1880. August was born about 1845 in Germany; died on 1 Aug 1944 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 2/11/1913

Edward Quinn. of No. 1127 ??? Ave., son of Thomas Quinn. died yesterday morning. He was 30 years of age and had been effected with lung trouble for some time. Besides his wife he is survived by his parents and a child. Funreal Announcements-will be-made I later.

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 3/23/1932

Thomas H. Quinn. 46 years old. 1834 Pierce avenue, died In a Buffalo hospital last night, following a long illness. The funeral will be held from the home at 9;30 a m. Friday, with services at the Church of the Sacred Heartt at 10 a. m. Burial will be in Riverdale cemetery. ' Mr. Quinn was born in Niagara Falls, ; son of late Thomas N. Quinn and Mrs Anna Quinn. He had lived here all -his life. He is survived by his, mother. three brothers, William. Frank and. Charles and four sisters. Mrs. Anna Murphy. Mrs Stella Christie, Mrs. Margaret Holrnes and Miss Catherine Quinn.

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 3/24/1936

William Quinn, formerly of Pierce avenue, this city, died last night at the Rocky Glen sanatorium In McConnellsvllle. Ohio, where he had been a patient for three years. He was formerly employed for eight years as a brakeman by the Niagara Junction railroad. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. ! Surviving Mr. Quinn are two brothers. Frank and Charles, and four sisters. Mrs. Anna Murphy, Mrs. Stella Christie, Mrs. Margaret Holmes and Miss Catherine Quinn, of this city. Plans were being made today to hold the funeral from Mrs Murphy's home. 1837 Michigan avenue, at a time to be announced later.

Frank married MURPHY, Mary Elizabeth on 26 Jun 1924 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

QUINN—Suddenly in this city Jan. 3. 1944. Charles J., brother of Mrs. John Murphy. Mrs. Stella Christie. Mrs. Margaret Holmes. Miss Catherine Qulnn. all of this city. Funeral at the home 1834 Pierce Ave.. Friday, at 8:30 and 9 o'clock at Sacred Heart Church, interment In Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Notes:

MURPHY—In Mt St Mary's Hospital, July 29. 1956. Anna Murphy. Mother of Mrs. John Rountree and James McMahon. both of this city and Harry McMahon of Lewiston. Sister of Mrs. Stella Christie and Catherine Quinn, both of this city. She is also survived by 2 grandchildren, funeral services will be held from the borne, 1834 Pierce Ave., Thursday Aug. 2. 1938 at 8:30 a.m. and Sacred Heart Church at 9:13 a.m. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery

ALSO

Mrs. Anna Murphy, 62, of 1834 Pierce Ave., died yesterday (July 29, 1956) at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. She was stricken Friday with a heart attack. A native of this city, she was a member of the Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Assn. Her husband, John J. Murphy, died in August 1955. Surviving': are a daughter. Mrs. John Rountree, this city; two sons, James McMahon, this city, and Harry McMahon. Lewiston; two sisters. Mrs. Stella Christie and Catharine Quinn, this city, and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the residence and at 9:15 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: MURPHY, John J. John died in Aug 1955 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: Mary C. Mary was born in 1905; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

CHRISTIE — Suddenly in Mt. St. Mary's Hospital, Dec. 30. 1956. Stella Christie. Mother of Dorothy. Earl. James, William, John and Robert Christie. Sister of Miss Catherine Quinn. all of this city. She is also' survlved by 2 grandchildren. Funeral services'will be held from her home. 2129 North Ave. Thursday. Jan. 3, 1937 at 9 a. m. and Sacred Heart Church at 9:45 a. m. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven . Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: CHRISTIE, James P. James died in 1943 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

CATHERINA.QUINN Miss Catherine A. Quinn, 69, of 2908 Niagara Ave., died Sunday (Oct. 24, 1971) at Memorial Medical Center, after a long illness. A native of Niagara FAlls, she was the daughter of the late Thomas A. and Anna Quinn. She lived at 1834 Pierce Ave. for more than 50 years before moving to the home of a niece, Mrs. Donald J. (Lois) Boland. She was a member of the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association. Survivors include several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services are scheduled at the Rhoney Funeral Home, 1124 Ontario Ave. for Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. and at Sacred Heart Church at 9:15 a.m. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Tuesday

Notes:

Mrs. Margaret Holmes Dies After Long Illness Mrs. Margaret Holmes, 51, of 1834 Pierce Ave., died yesterday (Aug. 4, 1955) in St. Mary's Hospital after an illness of 18 months. A native of this city, she worked as a secretary for the former Knack Sinclair Corp., and later worked for the George H. Courter Co. Inc. She was a member of the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Assn. Mrs. Holmes is survived by two sons, Stewart and Bernard Holmes; two daughters, Lois Ann and Mary Lou Holmes, and three sisters, Mrs. John Murphy, Mrs. Stella Christie and Miss Catherine Quinn, all of this city. Funeral services will be held at her home Monday at 8:30 a.m. and at Sacred Heart Church at 9:15. Burial will be in Riverdale Cemetery.

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

Dorothy married MUCK, Oscar H on 6 Jun 1930 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Oscar (son of MUCK, George and STAHL, Helen) was born on 12 Apr 1906 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

KENYON - Amelia L. Kenyon, 86, of North Tonawanda, Saturday (Oct. 8, 1977) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Kenyon was a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda and member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. She was the wife • of the late Edmund D. Kenyon, who died in 1966. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. LeGrand (Marguerite) Siefke of North Tonawanda and a son, Edmund J. (Gladys) Kenyon of Tonawanda; four grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Oscar (Dorothy) Muck of North Tonawanda. The family will receive friends at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., the Rev. Enno A. Schmoock will officiate. Interment in St. Paul Lutheran Cemeterv

Emilie married KENYON, Edmund D about 1917. Edmund was born about 1891 in New York; died on 8 Mar 1966 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Tonawanda News

GRIFFIS - Leona D Griffis 66, of 19 Lockport Ave., North Tonawanda, Saturday (Nov. 18, 1967) in DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
Beloved wife of Lynn D. Griffis; sister of Mrs. Amelia Kenyon and Mrs. Oscar (Dorothy) Muck, both of North Tonawand, and aunt of several nieces and nephews.
Friends received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson St., North Tonawanda, where services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Rober Rose will officiate. Burial interment in Resthaven Cemetery.

Leona married GRIFFIS, Lynn Dunes on 30 Nov 1921 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Lynn (son of GRIFFIS, Lynn and NIEF, Mary) was born about 1899 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY; died on 11 Aug 1968 in Degraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gregor married Viola Theresa about 1920 in New York. Viola was born in Abt 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cecelia married OSBORN, John W on 15 Mar 1965 in CA. John was born about 1908; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cecelia married JEFFREY, Arthur SSanta Ana, Orange County, CA. Arthur was born about 1898 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

obituary TONAWANDA NEWS
30 May 1979

LEADERSTORF - Herbert W. Leaderstorf of North Tonawanda, Tuesday (May 29, 1979) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Mr. Leaderstorf was a lifelong resident of the Tonawandas, retired employe of Roblin Steel, member of National Hose Co. No. 1 and North Tonawanda Aerie 14111, F.O.E.

He is survived by his wife, Aidelaide M. (nee Washleske) Leaderstorf; two sons, Robert (Grace) Leaderstorf of the Town of Wheatfield and Donald (Carol) Leaderstorf of the Town of Amherst; one sister, Mrs. John (Cecilia) Osborn of San Diego, Calf.; five grandchildren and three nephews.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Wattengel Funeral Home, Inc., 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, where services will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m., the Rev. Howard F. Cramer Jr., officiciating. Burial Elmlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Assoc. or to the American Lung Asso

Herbert married WASHLESKE, Adelaide M on 14 Apr 1928 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Adelaide (daughter of WASHLESKE, Charles and SALEFSKE, Anna) was born on 26 Jun 1898 in New York; died in Aug 1987 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buffalo Courier Express – 12/3/1965
Funeral services for Chester G. Leaderstorf, 67, active inmany Exempt organizations in the Tonawandas, will be held at 1:30 Saturday afternoonat the Brunner Funeral I SI Home, 156 Robinson St., North Tonawanda. Burialwill be in Elmlawn Cemetery, Town of Tonawanda.
Mr. Leaderstorf, of 17 Hillcrest Rd., Tonawanda, died Wednesdayafter a long illness.
Mail Carrier 38 Years
Mr. Leaderstorf retired in 1958 after 38 years as a mailcarrier in Tonawanda. He and his father, the late William Leaderstorf, operatedLeaderstorf's Sherwin Williams Paper & Paint Store in Tonawanda before heentered the postal service in 1920.
He was president of the Tonawanda Men's Democratic Club atthe time of his death, and past president of Tonawanda's Local Fireman’s Assn.760, National Assn. of Letter Carriers, the National Hose Co. of Tonawanda andthe Tonawanda Firemen's Assn.
Church Board Member
Mr. Leaderstorf was a member of the Board of St. Peter'sLutheran, North Tonawanda,  vicepresident of the Exchange the Tonawandas, and secretary-treasurer of the localJunior ?? of United American Mechanics.
He also was a past vice president of the Eldredge BicycleClub Tonawanda, a charter member of the Gastown Sportsmen's Club of Tonawanda,and secretary of the Tonawanda Firemen's Benevolent Assn.
Other firefighter organizations he belonged to were the NewYork State Volunteer Firemen's Assn., the Western New York Volunteer Firemen'sAssn.; and the Southwestern New York Volunteer
He was born in Tonawanda and was a graduate of TonawandaHigh School.
Surviving are his wife, the former, Bessie Schroeder; hismother, Mrs. Emma Leaderstorf of San Diego, Calif.; two sons, Duane of the Townof Tonawanda, and Roger of Tonawanda; a sister, Mrs. John Osborne of San Diego,brother, Herbert Leaderstorf of Tonawanda, and seven grandchildren.

Family/Spouse: SCHROEDER, Bessie Hanna Sophia. Bessie (daughter of SCHROEDER, Heinrich August Ludwig and LOHRKE, Ottila Emily) was born on 22 Jan 1900 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 27 Jul 1998 in Hamburg, Erie County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WIEGAND, Albert. Albert was born in May 1889 in New York; died on 27 Mar 1942 in Batavia, Genesee County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

WIEGAND—John A., Oct. 30, 1952, of 372
Dartmouth Ave., beloved husband of Sophia Kern Wiegand: father of John B. Wiegand; grandfather of Sharon Mae Wiegand; brother of Mrs. Amelia Wiegand and Mrs. Emil Erling. Funeral from the Dengler Funeral Home, 343 I.erov Ave., Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined.

Family/Spouse: Mary. Mary was born about 1896 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: KERN, Sophia Katherine. Sophia was born on 23 Aug 1898 in New York; died on 22 Jul 1989 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen married ERLING, Emil about 1917 in New York. Emil was born on 28 Sep 1896 in New York; died in Oct 1979 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SCHNELL — Helena (Lueders) Schnell, 74, of 1014 Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda, died unexpectedly Sunday (July 30, 1981) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. A native of North Tonawanda, Mrs. Schnell was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church (Falls Blvd.) and its Ladies Aid. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Gordon Campbell of North Tonawanda; four sons, LeRoy W. Nightingale of Kenmore, John Nightingale, Edward C. Schnell and Donald W. Schnell, all of North Tonawanda; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandehildren. Friends may call at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Morgan, and William; Sts., Tonawanda, where services will be conducted by the Rev. F.A. Hinners Wednesday at 3 p.m. Burial in St. Paul's Cemetery. Family will be present 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m

Helena married SCHNELL, Charles G on 9 Apr 1921 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Charles (son of SCHNELL, August and SCHNELL, Wilhelmina) was born about 1882 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 20 Dec 1951 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helena married NIGHTENGALE, John about 1908. John was born about 1887 in New York; died on 14 Sep 1917 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William G. Leuders, 61, of 12 Elm wood Park, North, died early this morning at his home, following a prolonged illness. He was a life long resident of the Tonawandas. He was employed by the New York Central railroad for 37 years as a conductor. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran church, the Men's club of the church and the Brotherhood of Trainmen. Surviving are his wife, Amanda, nee Ronrdanz, and a sister, Mrs. Charles G. Schnell of North Tonawanda. Rites will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence and at 2:30 from the Immanuel Lutheran church. The Rev. Theodore Schroeder will officiate. Burial will be in St. Paul's, cemetery

Family/Spouse: ROHRDANZ, Amanda L. Amanda (daughter of ROHRDANZ, Frederick and Fredericka) was born in 1882 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY; died on 16 Apr 1958 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NORTH TONAWANDA — Mrs. Louise Heinrich, 81, died Monday (Aug. 28, 1961) in Lockport after a lengthy illness. Born In this city, she had made her home with her son, George Henry, of 631 Walck Road. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. She Is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Peltz, Tonawanda, and Mrs. Irvln O'Neill, Niagara Falls; and a sister, Mrs. Lena Hefferman, Tonawanda. Also surviving are six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Rev. Hugo G. Kleiner, D.D., will conduct funeral services at L30 p.m. Thursday at the Frethold Funeral Home. Burial will be in Tonawanda City Cemetery

Family/Spouse: HEINRICH, Valentine. Valentine was born in Ab 1880 in Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Tonawanda News - 12/23/1948

Mrs. Emma M. Utnehmer, nee Rogalsky, died last evening at her home, 335 Robinson St., after a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda and a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband, Charles F., a daughter, Mrs, Earl Papke of New York City; two granddaughters, Ann and Jane Papke, and two sisters, Mrs.-, Louise Heinrich of Niagara Falls and Mrs. Lena Heffernan of North Tonawanda. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p. m. from the Hamp Funeral Home, 37 Adam St. The Rev. Theodore Schroeder will officiate. Interment will be in Elmlawn

Emma married UTNEHMER, Charles F in Jun 1915. Charles was born on 18 Sep 1890 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY; died on 16 Jun 1958 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lena married ROBERTSON, James L on 16 Nov 1908 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. James was born about 1887 in New York; died on 31 Oct 1919 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HEFFERMAN, Thomas. Thomas died before 1940. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married GRACE, William on 25 Aug 1956. William (son of GRACE, Daniel and DOWNEY, Gertrude) was born about 1923 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 4 Jul 2023 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Tonawanda News - 2/1/1932

DONALD C. MUCK Donald C. Muck, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Muck, ??? Niagara Falls boulevard, died this morning after a brief illness. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock, Rev. F. A. Hinuers officiating. Burial will be in the St. Paul's cemetery.

Notes:

December 18, 2011
David C. Muck

The Tonawanda News

NORTH TONAWANDA — David C. Muck, age 66, of North Tonawanda, died on Saturday, December 17, 2011. Born in Buffalo, NY, to the late Oscar and Dorothy (Wilke) Muck, he had been a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda, and was the brother of the late Donald Muck. David had been employed as a Draftsman for the Wurlitzer Company in North Tonawanda for 12 years. He then worked as a Designer for Brighton Tool and Die Design, Inc., in Tonawanda for 25 years, retiring in 2005. David was a longtime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda, and was an active volunteer within the Eastern District, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, in Williamsville, NY. He held many offices and positions in both the Church and the District. He was a passionate supporter of the International Lutheran Laymen's League in St. Louis, MO, where he held many positions including Governor, and International Treasurer. David also volunteered for the Buffalo Convention & Visitors Bureau.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Ruth E. (nee Ophardt) Muck; a daughter, Lana Suzanne Muck of Arlington, VA; and his cousins, Norm Muck, Jean Dutton, Jerry Short, Marilyn Hrncirek, Ruth Cooper and Gladys Kenyon.

Friends may call on Wednesday from 3-6 PM ONLY at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts.), City of Tonawanda. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 22nd at 10 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 453 Old Falls Blvd. in North Tonawanda. Friends invited. Rev. Karl W. Haeussler will officiate. Burial will be in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. FLOWERS GRATEFULLY DECLINED. Memorials may be made to the International Lutheran Laymen's League, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive, St. Louis, MO 63141, or to St. Paul Lutheran Church.

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

David married OPHARDT, Ruth E in 1971. Ruth (daughter of OPHARDT, Richard) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marguarite married SIEFKE, LeGrand on 15 Jul 1939 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. LeGrand was born on 19 May 1916 in New York; died on 15 Sep 1987 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 6/7/08
Edmund J. “Bud” Kenyon, age 88, of the City of Tonawanda, died Thursday, June 5, 2008 at his residence, under the care of Hospice. Born in the Martinsville section of North Tonawanda, he had been a resident of Tonawanda for the past 58 years and was the father-in-law of the late Sherry Kenyon, and brother of the late Marguerite Siefke. Bud was a 1938 graduate of North Tonawanda High School and was a US Army Veteran serving during World War II. He had been employed as a Machine Operator for Chevrolet Div. of GM for 34 years, retiring in 1983. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where he served as Vice President and Financial Secretary of the Church Board, and was a member of the Church Choir. He was also a member of Tonawandas’ Post 264 American Legion, the Tonawandas’ Senior Citizens and was a former member of the Bargemen Singing Group. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Gladys (nee Ingraham) Kenyon; two children, Karen (William) Bowers of Evans, GA and Paul Kenyon (Kim) of North Tonawanda; four grandchildren, Scott Bowers, Daniel (Jutka) Bowers, Meaghan (Randall) Zapata and Shaun Kenyon and three great-grandchildren, Noah, Caleb and Hannah Bowers. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. There will be no prior visitation. A private burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery with Military Honors. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Tuesday (June 10th) at 1:00 PM in Immanuel Lutheran Church, 107 Scott St. (cor. of William St.), in Tonawanda. The Rev. Keith D. Blom will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or to Hospice Buffalo Foundation. Arrangements by John O. Roth Funeral Home, Inc., Tonawanda, NY.

Edmund married INGRAHAM, Gladys M about 1943 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Gladys was born about 1922 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY; died on 7 Oct 2012 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marilyn married EWING, Wilbur about Jul 1946 in Rochester, Monroe County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruth married COOPER, Robert [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married HOLLAND, Grace E [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Duane Leaderstorf passed away in Buffalo, New York. Funeral Home Services for Duane are being provided by C. Mertz & Son Funeral Home, Inc.. The obituary was featured in Buffalo News on August 24, 2004.

Duane married SCHULTZ, Ernestine Violet on 24 Feb 1951 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Roger D. Leaderstorf, age 83, of the City of Tonawanda, Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at Hospice Buffalo in Cheektowaga. A native of Tonawanda, he was a graduate of Tonawanda High School and served in the US Navy during World War II. He was the husband of 56 years of Ruth (nee Copeland) Leaderstorf, who died in 2003; son of the late Chester and Bessie Leaderstorf; and brother of the late Duane Leaderstorf.

Roger had been employed by the City of Tonawanda Post Office for 38 years, serving as Postmaster from 1974 until his retirement in 1984. He was a 62 year member and Past President of the National Hose Co. #1, a social member of the Union Hook and Ladder Co. #1, former Treasurer of Tonawanda Firemen’s Benevolent Assn., member of Tonawanda Exempt Volunteer Firemen’s Assn., Kenmore United Church of Christ, Tonawandas' Post 264 American Legion, Ken Ton Masonic Lodge #186, Ismalia Shrine, and a past member of the Exchange Club of the Tonawandas.

He is survived by two children, Jay Leaderstorf of Tonawanda and Susan Leaderstorf of North Tonawanda; two granddaughters, Kate Leaderstorf of Sunrise, FL and Jeni Leaderstorf of North Tonawanda; and a sister-in-law, Tinie (the late Duane) Leaderstorf; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 6-9 PM at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Inc., 25 William St. (between Morgan and Broad Sts.) in Tonawanda, where funeral services will be conducted at 10 AM Friday by the Rev. Martin W. Hamann. Burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227

Family/Spouse: COPELAND, E Ruth. E (daughter of COPELAND, Merville and Emma) was born on 2 Oct 1924; died on 15 Nov 2003 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roger married COPELAND, Ruth in Nov 1947 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Ruth (daughter of COPELAND, M F) was born on 2 Oct 1924; died on 15 Nov 2003 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ERGIER, Ruth Helen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NIGHTINGALE - Leroy William, of 242 Belmont Ave., Town of Tonawanda, Oct. 11, 1964, beloved husband of Gloria Garlock Nightingale; brother of Mrs. Gordon E. Campbell, John C. Nightingale and Edward Schnell and Donald Schnell. Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at Bury Funeral Home In.c, 3079 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will be Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Friends are invited. Mr. Nightingale was a member of MAECO Club 1951 and the Brotherhood of Railway Signalmen of America Local 213, and past master of Hyrum Lodge 185 F&AM, under whose auspices Masonic services will be Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. Expression of sympathy may be made to the Heart or Cancer Fund.

LeRoy married GARLOCK, Gloria Virginia on 5 Sep 1931 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Gloria (daughter of GARLOCK, Joseph P) was born on 20 Mar 1911; died on 31 Jan 2005 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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NIGHTINGALE - John C. Nightingale, 62, of North Tonawanda, Wednesday (May 29, 1974) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a long illness. A native of North Tonawanda, he was a brother of the late LeRoy Nightingale and the late Carl Schnell. He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, the Church Council and a member of Sutherland Lodge No. 826, F&AM. He is survived by his wife, Alice (nee Grieser) Nightingale; a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Cynthia) Montesanti; three grandchildren, John, Richard and Mary Lou Montesanti; a sister, Mrs. Gordon Campbell; two brothers,' Edward and Donald Schnell, all of North Tonawanda , and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9p.m.. at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Morgan and William Sts., Tonawanda, where services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday by the Rev. Luther W. Lautenschlager Burial will be in White Chapel Cemetery

Family/Spouse: GRIESER, Alice. Alice was born on 26 Jan 1912; died on 15 Nov 1995 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Tonawanda News - 10/25/1982

PELTZ - Helen L. Peltz of 840 Center St., Lewiston. NY., In Falrchild Manor Nursing Home, Saturday (Oct. 23, 1982) at the age of 77 years. Wife of Arthur Peltz; daughter of the late Valentine and Louise (Rogalsky) Heinrich; mother of Mrs. Marilyn Runge and Duane Peltz, both of Lewiston; sister of Mrs. Marion O'Neill, Angelica, NY., also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday (Oct. 25th) at 11 a.m., from the Hardison Funeral Home, Inc., 401 Ridge St., Lewiston, NY., the Rev. Donahue of the Zion Lutheran Church officiated. Burial Memorial Park Cemetery

Family/Spouse: PELTZ, Arthur L. Arthur was born about 1894 in PA; died on 29 Oct 1984 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: O'NEILL, Irvin. Irvin was born on 18 Mar 1916 in New York; died in May 1979 in Angelica, Allegany County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Tonawanda News - 4/19/1968

HENRY—George A. Henry (Helnrlch) of 499 Tremont St., North Tonawanda. Member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, former employe of Union Carbide, retiring 4 years ago. Survivors Include his wife Lucille E. Henry; 2 sisters, Mrs. Arthur (Helen) Peltz of North Tonawanda and Mrs. Ervln (Marion) O'Nell of Nlagara Falls, ' N.Y. Friends may call at the Freehold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Road, North Tonawanda, where services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. The family will be In .attendance from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Rev. A. W.- Moldenhauer will officiate. Interment In Niagara Falls Memorial Park, Lewlston. Memorials may be made to the Internal Fund of St. Matthew Lutheran Church..

Family/Spouse: PROEFROCK, Lucille E. Lucille (daughter of PROEFROCK, Edward August Friedrich and HUEBNER, Louise M) was born about 1915 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 4 Apr 2010 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: KUGELMACHER, Irene. Irene (daughter of KUGELMACHER, Harvey) was born about 1910 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PAPKE, Rev Earl. Earl was born on 5 Feb 1919 in New York; died in Dec 54/1971 in Baldwin, Nassau County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CONGI, Linda. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Paul married SALANSKY, Antoinette Dorthea on 17 Jul 1976 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: JAGOW, Doris E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: BIEBER, Jay. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Debra married KOHLER, John Martin [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married EBERLE, Daniel J [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MONTESANTI Cynthia (nee Nightingale) Montesanti, 47, of North Tonawanda, Saturday (November 10, 1984) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a long ill ness A lifelong resident of North Tonawanda, she was a member of St Peters American Lutheran Church and the Business and Pro tessional Women of the Tonawandas She is survived by two sons, John (Kathleen) Montesanti and Richard Montesanti, Jr , both of New York City; one daughter, Mrs Thomas i Mary Lou) Pieper of Grand Island, her mother, Mrs Alice Nightingale of North Tonawanda, two grand children, Aubrey Marie Pieper and John N Montesanti Friends may call Monday 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday 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 Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., the Rev Charles Casto officiating. In terment White Chapel Memorial Park If desired, memorials may be made to St Peter's American Lutheran Church

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

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Marilyn L. Peltz, age 86, formerly of Youngstown died Tuesday, October 24th, 2023, at OLP in Lewiston, NY. Marilyn was born on February 18th, 1937, in North Tonawanda, NY. She is the daughter of the late Arthur and the late Helen (Heinrich) Peltz. She attended Niagara Falls Jr. H.S and was last employed as a coordinator at Hanci in Niagara Falls, previously working at numerous health care agencies. Marilyn enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and spending time with her family.She is survived by two daughters; Shelly (Bryan) Meigs and Amy (Christopher) Salada; a son in law, James “Blackie” (Carol) Quarantillo; 6 grandchildren, Dena and Cara Quarantillo (Dominic Zito), Jeremiah (Jennifer) and Nathaniel (Ariana) Meigs, Kyle (Kristen) Nablo and Mari Salada;7 great grandchildren, Dylan, Natalie, Nina, Patrick, Harper, Reagan, and Trace. She is predeceased by a daughter, Pamela Quarantillo and her siblings, Duane (Late Janet) Peltz, Arthur L. Peltz Jr. and June O’Lay. The family would like to send a special Thank You to the staff at OLP for their kind and compassionate care of Marilyn.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 28th at Lutheran Church of The Messiah, 915 Oneida St., Lewiston, NY 14092 with Rev. Tim Anas officiating. Burial will be in Niagara Falls Memorial Park, Town of Lewiston.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Niagara County SPCA, 2100 Lockport Rd., Niagara Falls, NY 14304 or Lutheran Church of The Messiah, 915 Oneida St., Lewiston, NY 14092. Arrangements under the care of HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES INC. LEWISTON.

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

Family/Spouse: O'LAY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Heather married GENCO, Gregory Paul [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married PIEPER, Thomas Raymond [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: MEIGS, Bryan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SALADA, Christopher. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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