Louisa married WINKER, Joseph about 1870. Joseph was born in Nov 1839 in Germany; died on 30 Sep 1905 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 6/2/1945

GUNZELMANN - In this city, June 2, 1945,
Eizabeth W- of 803 79th St., beloved
mother of Mrs. William Nixon, Mrs.
Jubert G. Malouf, Fred, Harold, Eugene,
Howard, all of this city; George J., of
Youngstown : sister of Joseph Winker, of
this city: she is also survived by 27
grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.
Funeral at Bell Chapel Tuesday.
June 5 at 2 p.m. Rev. Robert H.
Coleman officiating. Interment in Oakwood cemetery.

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 4/15/1937

WINKER-In this city, Thursday, April
15, Frederick Winker of 1009 Nineteenth
street, beloved husband of Sophia, father
of Mrs. John Carson and Fred J., Earl
G. and Herman C. Winker all of this
city, brother of Mrs. John Gunzelman
and George and Joseph Winker of this
city. Deceased is also survived by 11
grandchildren. Funeral services from
his late residence. 1009 Nineteenth
street, Sunday, April 18th at 2:00 p.m.
and from Zlon Evangelical Lutheran
church at 3:30. Rev. Arthur H Schmoyer
officiating. Interment In Memorial Park
cemetery

Frederick married MACK, Sophia about 1895. Sophia (daughter of MACK, John E and BECK, Catharine) was born on 23 Jul 1876; died on 24 Dec 1961 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 7/24/1943

WINKER-In loving memory of our husband
and father and' grandfather,
George Winker, who died one year ago
today, July 24, 1942.
"Gone But Not Forgotten."
Wife, Children.
and Grandchildren

George married Lethea L about 1896. Lethea was born in Jul 1878 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 9/7/1945

Joseph Winker Dies
Joseph J. Winker, 69-year-old retired
carpenter, of 11 Thomas street,
died yesterday after a long illness.
He was a native and lifelong resident
of this city.
Mr. Winker Is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Annie Winker; a son, Joseph
Winker, of Grand Island, and a
daughter, Mrs. Alice Boswell, of
Charleston, W. Va. Two grandchildren
also survive.
Services will be held at Cobler's
funeral home at 2 p. m. Sunday with
the Rev, Charles R, Osborn officiating.
Interment will be made In Memorial
Park cemetery

Joseph married Annie about 1903. Annie was born about 1881 in Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 11/8/1971

Eugene Gunzelmann, 71, of:
552 12th St. died today (Nov. 8,
'1971) at Buffalo General-
Hospital after a short illness.
A native of Niagara Falls, he
was a projectionist at the'
Strand Theater for 35 years
before retiring last fall when
the theater, was closed for
urban renewal.
He is survived by his widow,
Claris (Bartley); three
daughters, Mrs. George (Joan)
Monaghan of Lewiston; Mrs..
Amos (Marilynn) Brandon of
Niagara Falls and Mrs.
Howard (Patricia) Pearce of
Riverside, Calif.; two brothers,.
. Howard of Lewiston and Fred
Gunzelmann of Westminister,-
Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Jubert
Malouf of Hollywood, Fla. and;
13 grandchildren.
Funeral services are
scheduled Thursday at 9 a.m.
at the Otto Redanz Funeral
Home, Michigan Avenue arid
10th Street, and at 9:30 a.m. at
Our Lady of Lebanon Church.-
Burial will be in St. Joseph's
Cemetery.
Friends may call at thefuneral
home Tuesday and
Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to
9 p.m.

Family/Spouse: BARTLEY, Claris. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: NIXON, William. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MALOUF, Jubert G. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 10/25/1951

A former supervisor ,of the Ninth
ward, Fred J. Winker. Sr.. died suddenly
in Hollyhill, Fla., according to
word received here.
Mr. Winker, who was in the contracting
business for 20 years in this
city, left Niagara Falls five years ago
and took up residence in Hollyhill.
Funeral services and burial will
be in that city.
Survivers include his wife, Esther;
two daughters, Mrs. Charles Graf
and Miss Joyce Winker, of Hollyhill;
three sons, Thomas, Hollyhill;
Fred, Jr., and Kenneth, both of this
city; his mother, Sophie; two brothers,
Earl.and Herman, and a sister,
Mrs. Marie Carson, till of this city.
Four grandchildren also survive.

Fredrick married STACKINGER, Esther Isabel on 4 Nov 1920 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Esther was born on 31 Aug 1901 in Bolivar, Allegheny County, New York; died on 15 Dec 1989 in Ormond Beach, Volusia County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 8/1/1970

Earl C. Winker, 72, of 179
62nd St., died today (Aug. 1,
1970) in Memorial Medical Center
after a long illness.
He was employed by the Albert
Elia Construction Co. as
a plasterer for 25 years, retiring
in 1959. He was a member
of the Plasterers' Union
Local 173 for 43 years.
A native of Niagara Falls,
Mr. Winker attended local
schools.
He is survived by his widow,
Frances Winker; a son, Earl
Winker, and a daughter, Mrs.
Ariene Mangione, both of this
city; a brother, Herman Winker,
this city, and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held
Tuesday, at 1 p.m. at the Otto
Redanz Funeral Home, with the
Rev. Ivan L. Lang, vice pastor
of Zion Lutheran Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Memorial
Park Cemtery.
Friends may call Sunday and
Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9
p.m. at the funeral home.

Earl married LYNCH, Frances about 1929. Frances was born on 6 Feb 1908; died in Jun 1994 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Herman married BRENO, Emma M about Aug 1920 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Emma (daughter of BRENO, Fred and Liddy) was born on 9 Jan 1903 in Odgensburg, St Lawrence County, NY; died on 11 Apr 1977 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 7/5/1957

Mrs. Marie M. Carson, 52, of
1003 19th St., a lifelong resident
of Niagara Falls, died early today
(July 5. 1957) in Mt. St. Mary's
Hospital after a short illness.
She was a member of the
Grandmothers' Club and the Zion
Evangelical Lutheran Church.
She is survived by a son. James
H. Carson, of the U. S. Army: two
daughters. Mrs. Lorraine Moody.
N i a g a r a-on-the-Lake. Ont.. and
Mrs. Margaret Robinson. Philadelphia;
her mother. Mrs. Sophie
Winker, this city, .and two brothers.
Earl and Herman Winker,
both of this city.
Funeral services will be held
Monday at the Redanz Funeral
Home at a time to be announced.
Burial will be in Riverdale Ceme-
tery.

Marie married CARSON, John Henry about 1924. John was born on 6 Jun 1898; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 3/15/1954

Edwin G. Winker, 53, of 2215
21st St., employe of the J. P. Pike
Construction Co., died yesterday
suddenly at his home of a heart
attack.
A lifelong resident of this city,
Mr. winker was a veteran carpen-
ter and had worked for several
construction firms. He was a mem-
ber of Local No. 322, Carpenters,
AFL.
Ssurvivors include his wife, Mrs.
Esther Winker; a son, James Wink-
er; a daughter, Mrs. Marilyn J.
Fitzsimmons; two sisters, mrs.
John Holder and Mrs. John Rainer,
and two brothers, Joseph K. Wink-
er and Harold W. Winker, all of
this city. Four grandchildren also
survive.
Funeral services will be held
Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Grid-
ley Funeral Home with the Rev.
Richard J. Davey, pastor of St.
Paul's Mathodist Church, officiat-
ing. Burial will be in Oakwood
Cemetery.

Edwin married D'ANNA, Esther J about Jun 1951 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 10/2/1967

Mrs. Linnie E. Holder, 64, of
2902 Niagara Ave., died today
(Oct. 2, 1967) at her home'.after
a brief illness.
A native of Niagara Falls, she
had lived here all of her life.
She is survived by her husband,-
John Holder;. two sons,
Jack Holder, this city, and
Charles E. Holder, of Westfield;
two brothers, Joseph K Winker
and Harold W. Winker, and a
sister, Mrs. John (Lethea) Raine
s all of this city, and two
-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held
Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Otto
Redanz Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Memorial
Park Cemetery.
The family will be present
Tuesday and Wednesday, from
3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Linnie married HOLDER, John on 31 Jul 1923 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. John was born about 1902 in New Haven, England; died on 9 Jan 1969 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 4/13/1968

Funeral services wili be held
Monday at 11 a.m. at the Lane
Funeral Home for Joseph K.
Winker, 62, of 908'92nd St., who
was pronounced dead on arrival
at Mount St. Mary's Hospital
Friday (April 12, 1968) after
suffering an apparent heart attack.
A native of this city,' Mr.
Winker had been a self-employed
plaster contractor for 40
years. He was a member of the
Plasterers' Union, Local 173,
AFL-CIO.
Surviving are his wife, Florence
A. Winker; two sons,
Christopher H. Winker and William
J. Winker and two daughters,
Mrs. Joseph (Carol) Costa
and Miss Katherine M. Winker,
all of this city.
Also surviving are a brother,
Harold W. Winker, this city and
12 grandchildren.
Mr. Winker was also the father
of the latt. Joseph G. Winker
and. brother of the late Edwin
Winker and Mrs. John (Linnie)
Holder.
Funeral services will be conducted
by Mr. A. F. Hartwigsen
of the Church of Christ.
Burial will be in Memorial Park
Cemetery.

Joseph married LYNCH, Florence about Oct 1927 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Florence was born on 9 Jan 1910; died in Aug 1981 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 9/16/1972

RAINER - Lethea C. of 8213 Krull Parkway
in Memorial Medical Center Sep.
tember 15, 1972. Wife of John (Ted)
Rainer. Another of Mrs. Howard (Betty)
Edwards of Sanborn and Mrs. Albert
(Lois) Mumma of Houston, Texas;
sister of Harold Winker of this city. Also
survived by 4 grandchfldren. Funeral
services will be held from the Lane
Funeral Home Inc., 8622 Buffalo
Avenue, on Monday, September 18, at .
p.m. The Rev. Kenneth Traxler officiating.
Interment Memorial Park
Cemetery. The family will receive
friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to
5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.

ALSO - same paper and day

MRS. LETHEA RAINER
Mrs. Lethea C. Rainer, 61, of
8213 Krull Parkway, died
unexpectedly Friday (Sept. 15,
1972) in Memorial Medical
Center.
She was born in this city and
lived here all her life.
Mrs. Rainer is survived byher
husband, John (Ted)
Rainer; two daughters, Mrs.
Howard (Betty) Edwards of
Sanborn and Mrs. Albert
(Lois) Mumma of Houston,
Tex.; a brother, Harold Winker
of this city, and four grand-
'children.
Funeral services will be held
Monday at the Lane Funeral
Home at 1 p.m. The Rev.
Kenneth Traxler will officiate.
Burial will be in Memorial
Park Cemetery.
Friends may call from 7 to 9
p.m. today and from 2 to 5 and 7
to 9 p.m. Sunday.

Family/Spouse: RAINER, John. John was born on 18 Jan 1903; died in Feb 1979 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harold married MASELLI, Hilda in Jun 1935. Hilda was born on 26 Jan 1917; died on 1 Jan 1996 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette 6/21/1929

A close watch Is being kept on the
uper river and Hydraulic canal today
for trace, of the body of Charles Jerome
Winker, 13 years old, son of Mr. and
Mrs. George Winker, 548 Seventeenth
street, who was drowned Thursday afternoon
when he slipped from a log and
fell into the Niagara river behind the
Edward Dean Adams plant of the Niagara
Falls Power company in Buffalo
avenue. No trace of the body' was
found up to press time today, although
coastguardsmen from Buffalo were assisting,
in the search.
Yesterday's account of the drowning
erroneously gave the name of the victim
as Thomas J. Winker. Members of
the boy's family said today that about
two hours elapsed between the time the
lad fell into the water and t he time
when the other children who were playing
with him told of the tragedy. The
other children ran to the unfortunate
boy's home, they said, but were too
frightened to tell his family of the accident
for several hours.

Notes:

Niagara Gazette

Joseph G. Winker, 59, of 2488
Whitney Ave., was pronounced
dead on arrival at Memorial
H. o s pital Saturday afternoon
(May 24,1969) after being stricken
with an apparent heart attack
at home.
Mr Winker, a native and lifelong
resident of Niagara Falls,
was a shift foreman in the generator
department at Union
Carbide Corp., where he had
worked for 31 years.
He was a member of .Union
Carbide 25-Year-Club arid of the
First Baptist Church here. He
was also a member of the Industrial
Golf League.
Mr. Winker is survived by his
widow, Mrs. M. a r i e (Rew)
Winker; three sons, David G.
Winker, this city; Army SgL
Milton J. Winker, DaNang,
South .Vietnam, and Gary L.
Winker, in the Army "at Fort
Dix, N.Y,; a sister, Mrs. Arthur
Alice) Boswell, Lewiston; his
mother, Mrs. Annie Winker, also
of Lewiston, arid one grandson.
Funeral services will be held
Wednesday at the Otto Redanz
Funeral Home, with the Rev.
Pierre Tangent of First Baptist
Church officiating. Burial will
be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends, may call at tse funeral
home from 7 to 9 p.m. today
and from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Tuesday.,

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

Family/Spouse: BOSWELL, Arthur Dale. Arthur (son of BOSWELL, Arthur H and IVERSON, Adele) was born on 2 Oct 1908 in TX; died on 9 Nov 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PEARCE, Howard. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marilynn married BRANDON, Amos M in Sep 1947 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Amos (son of BRANDON, Ernest and KENYON, Ethel) was born on 8 Oct 1922 in New York; died on 23 May 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MONAGHAN, George. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frederick married KNIGHT, Katherine I about Nov 1945 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Thomas married WILLIAMS, Betty Jeane on 1 Jan 1945 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Betty (daughter of WILLIAMS, Clyde) was born on 1 Jul 1924; died on 31 Dec 2003 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Patricia married GRAF, Charles Frederick [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arlene married MANGIONE, Salvatore about Oct 1949 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Earl married FERGUSON, Joann G [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thelma married ALLINSON, Alfred E on 16 May 1942 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Alfred (son of ALLINSON, Alfred and KELLER, Addie May) was born on 11 Jul 1918 in New York; died on 3 Dec 1991. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 7/26/1971

Robert H. Winker, 48. of
746 93rd St., died unexpectedly
Sunday (July 25,
1971) at Memorial Medical
Center.
Mr. Winker, a native of this
city, was a maintenance
superintendent at Memorial
Medical Center.
He was a member of the
LaSalle Sportsman Club, the
New York State Archery
Association and was a veteran
of World War II.
He is survived by his wife
Elizabeth (Hollis) Winker;
two sons, David, and Richard,
and a daughter Kathleen
Winker, all of this city; two
brothers, Raymond Winker of
Detroit, Mich., and Donald
Winker of this city; three
sisters, Mrs. Sandra Dexhimer
of Alexandria, Va.,
Mrs. Thelnta Allison and Mrs.
Audrey Silver, both of this
city.
Funeral services will be
held Wednesday at 11 a.m.
at the Lane Funeral Home.
The Rev. Walter Schultz will
officiate.
Freinds may -call today
from 7 to 9 p.m. and from
.2 to 5-and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday
at the funeral home.

Robert married HOLLIS, Elizabeth on 26 Jul 1943 in Binghamton, Broome County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Donald married SCHWARTZ, Vivian on 26 Jun 1948. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Audrey married SIEVER, Robert Raymond [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Raymond married KUBITSKEY, Janice on 6 May 1961 in Wayne, Cass County, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sandra married DEXHEIMER, Ronald Lee [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Marilyn married FITZSIMMONS, Donald [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married BLAIR, Dorothy Ellen [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 12/23/1967

Winker was born in Niagara
Falls and was a carpenter. He
was a member of Carpenters
Local 322.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs.
Marietta Winker: two .sons,
Joseph and George Winker:
two daughters, Deborah and
Joanne Winker, ail of ihis city;
his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Josoph
K. Winker, this city: two
brothers. Christopher and William
Winker, this city: and two
sisters. Mrs. Joseph (Carol)
Costa, Miss Kathy Winker, also
of this city.
Funeral arrangements for
both Winker and the Denihilsky
boy are being handled by the
Lane Funeral Home.

Joseph married WALKER, Marietta on 25 Sep 1954 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christopher married WACKETT, Louise about 1952. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Carol married COSTA, Jesse Joseph about Feb 1957 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: EDWARDS, Howard. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MUMMA, Albert. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married BASKWELL, Patricia A [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ann (Boswell) MacFarlane, 84, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 in Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born on January 22, 1934 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Alice (Winker) Boswell.  On March 21, 1959, Ann married Robert A. MacFarlane.  He predeceased her on June 23, 2015.
Ann was a lifelong area resident.  She graduated from Niagara Falls High School and attended Rider College.  She was primarily a homemaker and worked as a secretary for Carborundum.  Ann’s life was centered around her family and her dog, Buddy.
Ann is survived by three children, Robert “Art” MacFarlane, Amy (Ronald) Pieroni and Scott (Jennifer) MacFarlane; four grandchildren, Gregory and Sarah MacFarlane and Alison and Ellen Pieroni.
There will be no prior visitation. Private committal prayers and interment will be held in Northridge Cemetery, Cambria, NY.  If desired, memorial offerings may be made in Ann’s name to SPCA of Niagara.  Arrangements are under the direction of Michael R. Goodlander of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY.  Please visit www.goodlandercares.com for online condolences. 

Ann married MACFARLANE, Robert A on 21 Mar 1959 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. Robert (son of MACFARLANE, Alexander) was born on 14 Mar 1935 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 23 Jun 2015 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SNYDER, Thomas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

January 12, 2014
Duane M. "The Dude" Brandon

Niagara Gazette

TOWN OF NIAGARA — Duane M. "The Dude" Brandon, 65, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed from this life, unexpectedly, on Thursday, January 9, 2014, at his residence. Born on June 30, 1948 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Amos M. and Marilynn G. (Gunzelman) Brandon.

Mr. Brandon was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY and attended local schools. Duane proudly served in the United States Army, during the Vietnam War, from 1969 until his honorable discharge in 1971. Throughout his career, he was employed by Grief Brothers, Niagara Falls Railroad, Great Lakes Metals and SGL Carbon. In June of 2010, Mr. Brandon retired as a Laborer from Ontario Specialties Corporation. Duane was a member of the American Legion LaSalle Post #1142. He was known as "Uncle" to many.

Mr. Brandon is survived by two sons, Derek (Tara) Brandon of Houston, TX and Dwight (Jaime) Brandon of Parma, OH, and two granddaughters, Alexis and Kayla. Duane is also survived by nine siblings, Patricia (Salvatore) Spatorico of Niagara Falls, NY, Robert Brandon of Phoenix, AZ, Pamela (late Joseph) Toni of the Town of Niagara, NY, Debra (late Mark) Ezell of Niagara Falls, NY, Marilyn (Thomas) Snyder of Phoenix, AZ, Thomas (Tina) Brandon of Niagara Falls, NY, Clarice (late Alfonso) Pacitti of Niagara Falls, NY, Eugene (Kellee) Brandon of Wheatfield, NY, and John Brandon of Wilmington, DE; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be no prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Duane's life on Tuesday, January 14th, at 5:00 PM in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007). In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to the American Legion LaSalle Post #1142, 8643 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14304.

To leave a personal message for the family, please visit www.ottoredanz.com or www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries.

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

Patricia married SPATORICO, Salvatore R [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Debra L. (Brandon) Ezell, age 64 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 1st, 2019 at Schoellkopf Health Center, Niagara Falls, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, on August 12, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Amos and Marilyn (Gunzelman) Brandon.
Debra worked at Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital for 16 years and volunteered at the food pantry at Divine Mercy. She also enjoyed working in her yard and being with her grandchildren.
Wife of the late Mark J. Ezell, Sr., Debra is survived by her sons, Michael (Kourtni) Brandon and Mark J. Ezell, Jr.; grandchildren, Kyleigh, Peighton and Noah Brandon, Alexis, Aaliyah and Mark Ezell. Debra is also survived by brothers, Robert Brandon of California, Thomas (Tina) Brandon, Eugene (Kellee) Brandon of Niagara Falls, and John Brandon of Delaware; sisters, Patricia (late Salvatore) Spatorico of Niagara Falls, Pamela (late Joseph) Toni of Florida, Marilyn (Thomas) Synder of Arizona, Clarice Pacitti of Niagara Falls. Her brother, Duane Brandon, predeceased her.
There will be no prior visitation. Debra donated her body to the University of Buffalo

Family/Spouse: EZELL, Mark J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: PACITTI, Alfonso. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Salvatore married ABATE, Patricia A [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Linda Hancock of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at home unexpectedly.  Born on June 27, 1951 in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Thelma (Winker) Allinson.  Linda is survived by her companion of 27 years, David Leone.
 
Linda resided in Niagara Falls all of her life and attended local schools.  She enjoyed going to Bingo, crocheting, knitting, collecting toys and cookie jars. She also enjoyed making Christmas stockings for her family and friends.  Above all, she cherished spending time with her family.
 
In addition to her companion David, she is survived by her children, William “Tiger”Gamble and Toby Wieczorek; brothers Harry Allinson and Alfred (late Rosemary) Allinson. She is also survived by two grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was predeceased by her sister, Barbara (late Ralph) Szopinski and brother, Richard (Diana) Allinson. 
Visitation will begin on Thursday, October 3rd from 4 – 7 PM at M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel, 2730 Military Rd, Niagara Falls, NY where services will immediately follow at 7 PM. Please visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences 

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

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

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

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

Notes:

Posted: Saturday, December 6, 2014 4:35 pm

Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother

Barbara A. (Allinson) Szopinski, 67, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2014, at her Niagara Falls residence. Born and educated in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Alfred E. and Thelma M.(Winker) Allinson.

She married Ralph "Tom" Szopinski, Jr. on July 3, 1981 in Niagara Falls, NY. Mr. Szopinski preceded her in death on June 13, 2008. Barbara loved all children. She also enjoyed being a housewife and a mother by creating a loving home for her family. Barbara was also a long-time fan of Elvis Presley.

Barbara is survived by 11 children, Michele (Flvio) Diaz, Chantal Radowsky, Scott (Tammy) Radowsky, Issac (Trisha) Drake, Tyrone (Nicole) Drake, Debbie (Jake) Seright, Jerone Drake, Daniel (Melissa) Allinson, Joseph (Michelle) Allinson, Angela (Gerald) Szopinski and Joelle (Howard) Szopinski, and is also survived by many grand-children and great-grandchildren. Barbara is survived by one sister, Linda Allinson; three brothers, Harry Allinson and family, Alfred (Rose)Allinson, Richard (Diane) Allinson and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Monday, December 8th, from 3:00-7:30 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will immediately follow the visitation at 7:30 PM.

Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online register.

Barbara married SZOPINSKI, Ralph on 3 Jul 1981. Ralph (son of SZOPINSKI, Ralph) died on 13 Jun 2008. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Harry married LUIPPOLD, Deborah J [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Richard A. Allinson, 61 of Wheatfield, NY passed away on April 7, 2018.  Born December 6, 1956 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Alfred E. and Thelma M. (Winker) Allinson.
Richard was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area.  He attended local schools and graduated from the former Trott Vocational High School.  On July 8, 1978, he married Diana ‘Deedy’ (Alfiere) Allinson in Our Lady of the Rosary Church.  Richard was employed as a managing supervisor at Modern Corporation in Lewiston for the past forty years.  Richard enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, fixing cars and spending time at his camp in the Southern Tier.  Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
In addition to his beloved wife of 40 years, Richard is survived by his two sons, Alfred Allinson and Matthew J. Allinson, three grandchildren, Haylie, Jaxson and Alainah, brothers and sister, Harry ‘Butch’ Allinson, Alfred ‘Sonny’ (late Rosemarie) Allinson and Linda (David) Leone, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was also predeceased by a sister, Barbara (late Tom) Szopinski.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 3-8 p.m. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday Aril 11th at 10:00 a.m. at St Jude the Apostle Church, 800 Niagara Falls Boulevard, North Tonawanda, NY.  EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH.  Interment will follow in Acacia Park Cemetery.  Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Richard married ALFIERE, Diane on 8 Jul 1978 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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May 7, 2013
David R. Winker

Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS — David R. Winker, lifetime resident of Niagara Falls, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013, surrounded by his loving family and the support and love of his many friends and co-workers. He was 66. He was born in Niagara Falls on March 11, 1947, a son of the late Robert and Betty (Hollis) Winker. He attended local schools and worked at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center for 46 years. Mr. Winker loved his job, fishing and working in his woodshop.

He is survived by his sister, Kathleen (Carl) Del Prince of Niagara Falls; his brother, Richard (Lori) Winker of Lancaster; nephew, Adam (Sarah) Wellington; great-niece, Addison Wellington; nephew, Brandon Wellington; his niece, Tina Winker; and his great nephew, Zachary Winker.

There will be no prior visitation and burial will be at the convenience of the family. If desired, donations may be made in Mr. Winker's name to Niagara Hospice House, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094.

Visit www.lanefuneralhome.com.

David married WOOD, Dolores about Jun 1965 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married RIEKER, Candace M [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: DELPRINCE, Carl H. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Becky married ZIEMKIEWICZ, Stephen [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Donna L. (Winker) Foshee, 68, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Vivian (Schwartz) Winker.
Donna attended local schools and graduated from the former LaSalle High School. She was employed as a waitress at Denny’s for many years prior to working as a school bus aide for the Niagara Falls School District.
Donna is survived by her children, Jennifer (Frank) Medina and Brionna (Richard Mattoon) Winker; her grandchildren, Helayna Johnson, Dean Mattoon, Lailonna Medina, Deacon Mattoon and Daisie Mattoon; her siblings, Pam Winker (U.S. Navy, Retired) Becky Ziemkiewicz, Mark (U.S. Navy, Honorably Discharged) (late Lisa) Winker, Patti (Juan) Hernandez and Holly (U.S. Navy, Honorably Discharged) (Ken) Klein, and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, August 23 from 5 – 6 PM at M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin at 6 PM.

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

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

Family/Spouse: KLEIN, Kenneth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HERNANDEZ, Juan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Linda married ZEY, Roger P [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Jerri married TESSIER, Eugene P [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CRAWLEY, George. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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July 20, 2011
Lynn Fitzsimmons

Niagara Gazette

LOCKPORT — Lynn Fitzsimmons, of Niagara Falls, died on Wednesday, July 20, 2011, in Niagara Hospice House, following a lengthy illness. She was 61.

Born in Niagara Falls, NY on June 25, 1950, a daughter of Marilyn J. (Winker) Fitzsimmons of Niagara Falls and the late Donald L. Fitzsimmons. Ms. Fitzsimmons graduated from the former LaSalle Senior High School, Class of 1968. She worked for Chemical Waste Management as a dispatcher.

An avid and dedicated Buffalo Sabres fan, she and her sister regularly attended the home games. She was very optimistic that this season they would bring home the cup. Lynn also loved the music of the 1960’s-1970’s, especially the Moody Blues and Three Dog Night. Lynn was a devoted caregiver to her mother and loved her cats, Bruin and Spooky.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her sister, Donna Crawley (late George) of Niagara Falls; dearest friend, Sue O’Mara of Niagara Falls and her dear aunt, Lois Rainer Weinberg of Houston, TX. She is also survived by many cousins. She was predeceased by her twin brother at birth, Christopher.

Friends may call Friday from 4-8 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 AM. The interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Niagara Hospice House, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094.

Visit www.LaneFuneralHome.com.

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

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

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April 26, 2014
John K. Costa

Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS -
John K. Costa, of Niagara Falls, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2014 in Niagara Rehabilitation Center following a lengthy illness. He was born on December 1, 1959, a son of the late J. Joseph and Carol Ann (Winker) Costa.
John attended local schools including the former LaSalle High School. Before his illness he was employed as a skilled carpenter with various firms and built many homes in the area. He was a kind and generous man, who loved his family deeply. He was a people person, making friends wherever he went and always willing to share what little he had with others.
John will be sadly missed by his loving brother, Joseph J. (Lynne) Costa; loving sister, Catherine "Sissy" (Michael) Insalaco; and loving nieces and nephews, Joseph, Natalie, Daniel, Jessica, Michael and John; as well as five great-nieces, a great-nephew, and his special Aunt, Katy. He is also survived by many, aunts, uncles and cousins.
No prior visitation. Private services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. If desired, memorials may be made in his memory to Niagara Gospel Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 2657, Niagara Falls, NY 14302-2657 or Niagara Hospice, Inc. Arrangements by LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Visit www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for online guest register.

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

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Obituary of Scott A. MacFarlane

Scott A. MacFarlane 53, of Lewiston, NY husband of Jennifer (Sroczyk) MacFarlane died Monday May 6, 2019 in South Buffalo Mercy Hospital.
Born in Niagara Falls, NY on October 20, 1965 he was the son of the late Robert A. and the late Ann B. (Boswell) MacFarlane. Scott graduated from Lew-Port High School in 1983 and later attended NCCC. He  married Jennifer Sroczyk on October 21 , 1994. Scott was the  owner and operator of Alexander Electric where he was a self-employed electrician. He played in several local area bands for many years and loved model trains, classic cars and gardening.
 
Surviving is his wife; Jennifer; a son Greg MacFarlane and a daughter Sarah MacFarlane; his sister Amy (Ronald) Pieroni of Cheektowaga, NY and a brother Robert A. MacFarlane of Niagara Falls, NY.
 
Friends may call FRIDAY (MAY 10) from 3-5 PM. at the Lewiston Fire Co. # 1, 145 N. 6th St., Lewiston, NY, a memorial service will be held immediately following at 5:00 pm.
Interment will be in North Ridge Cemetery Cambria, NY at the convenience of the family.
 
Flowers are gratefully declined. The family requests memorial donations be sent to Lewiston Volunteer Fire Co. #1 Ambulance Fund, 145 N. 6th St. P.O. Box 748, Lewiston, NY 14092 or the
Niagara County SPCA, 2100 Lockport Rd., Niagara Falls, NY 14304. Arrangements entrusted to HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES INC. Lewiston, NY. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online condolences.

Scott married SROCZYK, Jennifer on 21 Oct 1994. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: Jamie D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: DIAZ, Fivio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: SERIGHT, Jake. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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Brandon James Wellington
   BRANDON'S OBITUARY

Brandon J. Wellington, 41 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully, unexpectedly at
his home on February 26, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on September 16, 1982, he
was the son of Kathleen A. Del Prince (nee Winker, Wellington) and John D. Wellington.
He is survived by his loving mother Kathy Del Prince, and his 3 brothers: Adam (Sarah)
Wellington, Tory (Wendy) Del Prince, Brandon (Joanne) Del Prince; his cherished nieces
and nephews Sam (Jessica) Del Prince, Amber Del Prince (Tristan Thompson), Addison
and Parker Wellington; his cousin Tina Winker and her son Zachery, and many good
friends and neighbors. He is predeceased by his step-father Carl H. Del Prince, his step-
brother Carl Jr., and his dear cat Kiki.
Brandon had a very generous heart and spirit, and to him family was everything. He
enjoyed fishing, cooking and baking, tending to his “special garden”, and enjoying time
with his loving puppy Layla Violet. Brandon will be greatly missed by all of his friends and
family.
No prior visitation, the family will receive guests at his home.

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

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

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

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