Christian married SEEBRANDT, Friedricke about 1850. Friedricke was born on 3 Jan 1826 in Schoenwerder, Kreis Prenzlau, Brandenburg, Prussia; died on 20 Nov 1882. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

15 May 1935 Tonawanda News
Christian Behnke, 83 years old, a resident of the town of Wheatfield for the
past 50 years, died last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John W.
Schulmeister, St. Johnsburg. He was born in Germany. He leaves two
daughters, Mrs. Charles Krueger, North Tonawanda, and Mrs. Schulmeister; 10
grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, a brother, August, North Ridge, and a
sister, Mrs. August Wilkins, Newfane. Funeral services will be held
Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Schulmeister residence and at 3
o'clock, daylight savings time, from the St. John's church. Rev. Walter
Thiemecke will officiate. Burial will be in St. John's cemetery.

Christian married DAMEROW, Fredericke Maria Wilhelmine Christine on 10 Feb 1876 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Fredericke (daughter of DAMEROW, Gottfried and RUTHENBERG, Friedricke) was born on 20 Sep 1851 in Prussia; died on 29 Dec 1922 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Behnke Will
The will of Frederick Behnke of the town of Cambria, who died on December 29. has been admitted to probate in surrogate court Judge Hickey, and letters testamentary issued to the widow, Louise, and a son. Edward Behnke. The estate, according to the petition, consists of $5,000 and upwards real cstato and $1,000 anil upwards personal property. The will leaves it all to the widow. Another son. William Behnke, also of Cambria, also survives.

Gottfried married IHRCK, Louise on 5 Feb 1885 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Louise was born on 13 Mar 1861 in Wolzegarn, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Pruusia; died on 18 Dec 1944 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Rites Held For August Behnke
NORTH RIDGE Sep 6 - Funeral services for August Behnke who died on Saturday afternoon September 2, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Leonard Borget, the Ridge road, Town of Lewiston, were held from the daughters home at 2:30 o'clock daylight time this afternoon, and at 3 o'clock from St Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church at North Ridge of which he was a member. The rev Carl W. Oldath officiated. Burial was in the family plot at St Peters Cemetery. Mr. Behnke is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Borget and one grandson, Roger Borget. Mrs. Behnke and one son Arthur Behnke died several years ago.

ALSO

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 9/6/1939

NORTH RIDGE. Sept. 6-Burial
services for August Behnke, 78, who
died on Saturday at the home of
his daughter, Mrs Leonard Borget,
Ridge road, town of Lewiston, were
held: Tuesday afternoon in the
daughter's home and later in St.
Peter's Evangelical Lutheran church.
North Ridge, of which he was a
member, with the Rev. Carl W.
Oldach officiating
Burial was in the family plot in
St. Peter's Lutheran cemetery.
Besides his daughter, Mr. Behnke
Is survived by one grandchild, Roger
Borget.
Mrs. Behnke and a son, Arthur,
died several years ago.

August married WILKINS, Emma Louise on 1 May 1895 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. Emma (daughter of WILKINS, Louis and Lena) was born in Jul 1863 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY; died on 11 Aug 1932 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 11/15/1944

NEWFANE-A resident of town
of Newfane for 60 years, Mrs.
Ernestine Behnke Wilkins, 79,
widow of Augustus H. Wilkins,
died Tuesday evening at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Sumner F.
Wyman, Transit Road, after a long
Illness.
Born In Germany, Mrs. Wilkins
came to this country with her parents
at the age of 11, first living
in St. Johns-burg and later in North
Ridge. Her residence in Newfane
dates from her marriage. She has
made her home with Mrs. Wyman
since the death of Mr. Wilkins 12
years ago. She was a member of
St. John's Lutheran Church. Mrs.
Wilkins is survived by five sons and
two daughters: Fred, Lockport;
Willis, Wilson; Elmer, Ransomville;
John and August, Newfane; Mrs.
Winella Goodlander, Lockport and
Mrs. Wyman.
Services will be held Friday at 2
o'clock at the Wyman home and
will be conducted by the Rev. William
H. Dallmann. Burial in North
Ridge Lutheran Cemetery

Ernestine married WILKINS, Augustine about 1885. Augustine (son of WILKINS, Louis and Lena) was born in Dec 1859 in Germany; died about Sep 1934 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

General Store Operator Dies
ST. JOHN5BURG - Mrs. Martha Schulmeister, 81, of Ward Road died Tuesday (Feb. 11,1958) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, after a brief illness. A lifelong resident of the township, she operated a general store in Ward Rd. since 1911. Her husband, the late John W, Schulmeister, died in 1937. She was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church, S t Johnsburg and of its Ladies Aid Society. She also was a member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League, the Women's Auxiliary of the Lutheran Service Society of New York State and a member of the auxiliary of the St. Johnsburg Volunteer Fire Co. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Fred A. Lemke and Mrs. William KTUII; four sons, Walter A. and Christian G. Schulmeister, both of this community, Fred W. Schulmeister, Indianapolis, Ind., and Carl W. Schulmeister, Seattle, Wash.; 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; and a twin sister, Mrs. Mary Krueger, this community. Friends may call until noon Friday at the Hamp Funeral Home. The Rev. Walter Thiemecke will conduct the funeral service at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery.

Martha married SCHULMEISTER, Johann Christian Wilhelm on 13 Nov 1895 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Johann (son of SCHULMEISTER, Gottfried Wilhellm Anton and LOGE, Christine Louise) was born on 4 Oct 1874 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Aug 1937 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lumber Woman Dies
NORTH TONAWANDA - Mrs. Mary Behnke Krueger, 82, formerly of 123 Felton St., died in a Buffalo hospital Wednesday (Nov. 19, 1958) after a lengthy illness. She was a member of St Mark's Lutheran Church and the widow of the late Charles Krueger. Survivors include two sons, John and Edward Krueger, and two daughters, Mrs. Elsa Flohr and Mrs. Reinhold Mueller, seven grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren, all of this city. The Rev. Loren J. Shiley will conduct the funeral service at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Fretthold Funeral Home. Burial will be in St Marks Lutheran Cemetery.

Maria married KRUEGER, Charles Friedrich Wilhelm on 21 Jun 1897 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Charles (son of KRUEGER, Friedrich Wilhelm and HERMAN, Helena) was born in Dec 1874 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 8 Aug 1955 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

BEHNKE- At Lockport City hospital. Wednesday, July 31. 1929. William H. Behnke, brother of Edward H. Behnke of Town of Cambria, Funeral from the home on South Ridge Road, Town of Cambria, Friday afternoon, August 3 at 2 o'clock standard time, and 2:30 from St. Peter's Lutheran church at North Ridge. Interment in North Ridge Lutheran cemetery.

ALSO

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 7/31/1929

William H. Behnke died at the
City Hospital Tuesday evening, July
30, 1929. Aged 44 years. He is survived
by his mother, Louise, one
brother, Edward H. Behnke, all at
home. Funeral services will be held
from the home on the South Ridge,
Town of Cambria, Friday afternoon,
August 3, at 3 o'clock (Standard
time), and 3:30 from St. Peter's
Lutheran church at North Ridge.
Interment North Ridge Lutheran
cemetery

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 8/17/1965

BEHNKE-Edward H. of the Ridge Rd.,
Town of Cambria. At the Jane Ward
Nursing Home, Niagara Falls, N.Y.
August 17th, 1965, age 77 years.
Father of Mrs. Norman Stange, Elwin
Behnke both of the Town of Wheatfield,
Edward R of Ridge Rd., Town
of Cambria. Survived by 7 grandchildren
and 2 great grandchildren.
Funeral Thursday at 2 P.m. from
The Hardison Funeral Home, South
Lake St., Ransomville, N.Y. Interment
In St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery,
North Ridge. Memorial contributions
may be made to The Lutheran
Hour. Friends may call at the
funeral home from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m.

Edward married URTEL, Eleanore Albertine Louise on 14 Dec 1911 in North Ridge, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Eleanore (daughter of URTEL, Albert Philipp Wilhelm and BEHREND, Hulda Alvina Charlotte) was born on 13 Feb 1885 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 1 Nov 1948 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

BOYS LEGS WERE TERRIBLY CRUSHED
Arthur Behnke Injured in Railroad Accident at Ransomville This Morning - Case Considered Hopeless
Arthur Behnke was badly injured in ransomville this morning. With Mr. & Mrs Arthur Beach and daughter of the Ridge Road, he went to Ransomville early this morning. Beach is a cooper and he got out of the wagon at his shop while his wife and the Behnke boy proceeded to the village. A freight train was standing on a side track waiting to pass, and as the wagon was on the railroad crossing the train backed down without any warning, striking the wagon. The occupants were thrown out and the boy was thrown under the wheels. Mrs. Beach and her daughter escaping with a few bruises, while the Behnke boy had both of his legs crushed. Dr. H. W. Wright and Dr. Clayton Clark were called and dressed the boy's injuries temporarily, he being placed aboard the train due at the south end of the city at 5:35 o'clock. The police anbulance was in waiting and the injured boy was conveyed to Memorial Hospital were he was attended by Dr. W. H. Hodge, John Grey, and B. F. Dennis . His legs were found to be badly crushed, but-his condition was such that it was deemed unwise.to operate upon him until he had rallied. At 2 o'clock this afternoon there was no change in his condition. If an operation is performed, it will be necessary to remove both legs. His case is considered hopeless. Behnke is 12 years old, being the son of Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Behnke of the Ridge Road.

ALSO

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 9/23/1903

Arthur Behnke, the Ransomville boy
whose legs were both crushed by a
train in that place on Monday, died in
the Memorial hospital in Niagara Falls
on Tuesday afternoon.
His legs had been amputated in an
attempt to save his life, but the shock
was greater than the boy could survive.
The unfortunate lad's parents were
with him when he died.

Maria married BORGET, Leonard Clarence on 4 Nov 1920 in Niagara County, NY. Leonard (son of BORGET, Johann Wilhelm Christian and SCHULTZ, Bertha Dorothea Sophia) was born on 10 Nov 1898 in Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY; died in Jun 1977 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Helene. Helene died about Dec 1952 in Spencerport, Monroe County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 10/16/1967

NEWFANE-Elmer A. Wilkins, 79, of 4031 Daniels
Road, Ransomville, , died Saturday (Oct. 14, 1967)
at Mount View Hospital, Lockport, where he had been
a patient for 11 days. He had been in ill health since
April.
He was born in 1887 in New
fane, the son of August and Ernestine
Behnae Wilkins. On Dec.
15, 1909 he married Miss Edith
Schultz at North Ridge..
Mr. Wilkins had been'a farmer
all of his life, the last 35
years in Daniels Road.
He was a member of St. Peter
Lutheran Church. North Ridge.
Besides his widow, Edith, he
is survived by one daughter,
' Mrs. Van (Edna) Miles of Ransomville;
two sons, Elton and
Harold of Lockport; seven
grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren;
two sisters, Mrs.
Winella Goodlander of Lockport
and Mrs. Florence Wyman of
Newfane; two brothers, Willis
Wilkins of Spencerport and August
Wilkins.of Newfane.
Friends may call at the Rutland
Corwin Funeral Home,
Main Street, where the family
will be present from 2 to 4 p.m.
and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Tues-
day.
Funeral" services will be held
at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St.
Peter Lutheran Church, North
Ridge, with burial in St. Peter
Lutheran Cemetery.
The family said that contributions
to the memorial fund of
St. Peter Lutheran Church or
Roswell Park Memorial Institute
will be acceptable as tributes.

Elmer married SCHULTZ, Edith on 15 Dec 1909 in North Ridge, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Edith (daughter of SCHULTZ, Ernst Friedrich Erhardt and MEIER, Caroline) was born about 1889 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: STERN. died before Sep 1935. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette

NEWFANE -John C. Wilkins,
66, of 6318 Charlotteville
Road, where he resided for
the last 20 years, died Thursday
(Sept. 21, 1961) at Mt.
View Hospital, Lockport. He
had been a patient there for
six weeks.
Mr. Wilkins was born May
30, 1895, in Newfane, son of
the late Augustus H. and Ernestine
Behnke Wilkins. He
was a farmer most of his life
and was. employed by Steen
Lumber Co., Newfane, for
several years. His wife, the
former Gertrude M. Bundrock,
died in 1934.
Surviving are two daughters,
Mrs Laverene Sattelberg
of Newfane and Mrs. Williard
Zastrow of the Town of Cambria;
a son. Earl Wilkins of
Newfane; two sisters, Mrs.
Winclla Goodlander of Lockport
and Mrs. Florence Wyman
of N e w f a n e ; four
brothers, August Wilkins of
Newfane, Fred Wilkins of
Lockport, Willis Wilkins of
Spcncerport and Elmer Wilkins
of North Ridge, and 10
grandchildren.
Friends may call at Corwin
Funeral Home from 2-4 and
7-9 where services will be
held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday with
Rev. Herman Meier officiat-
ing. Burial will be in Corwin
Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: BUNDROCK, Gertrude Miller. Gertrude died in 1934. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Augustus married GOFF, Ethel on 30 Nov 1918 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Florence married WYMAN, Sumner F about 1927. Sumner (son of WYMAN, Fred L and COBB, Jennie E) was born on 12 Aug 1901 in Town of Appleton, Niagara County, NY; died on 5 Mar 1957 in Lockport Memorial Hospital, Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Florence married SWIFT, F Lester on 22 Oct 1931 in Rochester, Monroe County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Tonawanda News Feb 28, 1973
LEMKE - Mathilda M. (Tillie) Lemke, 76. of 2904 Niagara Falls Blvd., Town of Wheatfield. Tuesday (Feb. 27, 1973). Mrs. Lemke was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, the Ladies Aid Society of the church, the St. Johnsburg Fire Co., Ladies Auxiliary, Lutheran Service Society. Women's Missionary League and the Senior Citizens of the Town of Wheatfield She is survived by her husband, Fred A. Lemke; two sons, Paul G., of Lewiston. N. Y„ and Alvin J. Lemke of the Town of Wheatfield; four grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; a sister, Mrs Esther Krull of the Town of Wheatfield; three brothers, Walter A., of the Town of Wheatfield. Fred of Florida and Carl W. Schulmeister of Seattle, Wash. The family will receive friends at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St.. at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda from 7 to 9 this evening and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Services will be held Friday at 11 a.m.. the Rev. Albert W. Bahr will officiate. Interment St. John Lutheran Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church Building Fund.

Mathilda married LEMKE, Frederick Albert on 5 Mar 1916 in Niagara County, NY. Frederick (son of LEMKE, Gustav Wilhelm Carl and SCHULTZ, Auguste) was born on 30 Jul 1895 in Niagara County, NY; died on 29 Nov 1982 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Esther married KRULL, William Carl on 15 Feb 1920 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. William (son of KRULL, Wilhelm Christian and SCHULTZ, Ernestine) was born on 14 Feb 1896 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 24 May 1971 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WEAVER, Helen A. Helen (daughter of WEAVER, Jay A and Alice D) was born on 16 Apr 1902 in New York; died on 15 Jun 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette

NORTH TONAWANDA -
Christian G. Schulmeister, 58, of 1459 Forbes St., a veteran of World War II, died unexpectedly Thursday (Feb. 3, 1972) in DeGraff Memorial Hospital.

A hie long resident of this area, he was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, St.
Johnsburg Fire Co. and served as secretary of the Frontier Cooperative Fire Co. He was also a member of the Luther Laymen's League and Tonawanda Post 264, American Legion.

He is survived by his wife Helen; three brothers, Walter of this city; Carl of Seattle, Wash., and Fred of Florida;- two sisters, Mrs. Fred (Matilda) Lemke and Mrs. Esther Krull both of the Town of Wheatfield, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John Lutheran Church with the Rev. Albert Bahr officiating. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.today at the Fretthold Funeral
Home.

Christian married ZIEMENDORF, Helen A on 1 Jan 1941 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Helen (daughter of ZIEMENDORF, Hugo Albert Anton and LANGE, Amalie Maria Magdalena) was born on 15 May 1916 in New York; died on 20 Mar 1992 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johann married Emma about 1920. Emma was born about 1900 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elsa married STUDIER about 1920. died before 1930. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: VOELKER, Hazel. Hazel was born in 1900 in MI; died on 20 Jul 1964 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Loretta married MUELLER, Reinold F on 12 Oct 1931 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Reinold (son of MUELLER, William Edward and SENECHAL, Anna M) was born on 1 Apr 1904 in Medford, Taylor County, WI; died on 11 Jul 1984 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

ESTHER R. STANGE
The Buffalo News - Friday, July 14, 2000
Esther R. Stange , a retired Niagara Savings and Loan employee, died Wednesday (July 12, 2000) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital after a brief illness. She was 87.
Born Esther Behnke in Cambria, she graduated from Lockport High School and worked at Buffalo Bolt for several years as a bookkeeper. She retired in 1978 from Niagara Savings and Loan in North Tonawanda.
Mrs. Stange was a member of the Altar Society of St. John Lutheran Church of Wheatfield, where she helped with the school lunch program. She also was active with the Lutheran Women's Missionary League and the St. Johnsburg Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and was an elections inspector.
Her husband, Norman, died in 1961.
Survivors include a daughter, Norma Wallace of Jackson, Tenn.; a son, Douglas of Des Moines, Iowa; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. John Church, Niagara Falls Boulevard and Ward Road, Wheatfield. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Esther married STANGE, Norman Johann August on 14 Oct 1939 in North Ridge, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Norman (son of STANGE, William Friedrich and MAERTEN, Augusta) was born on 3 Dec 1910 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 9 May 1961 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CINDRICH, Catherine. Catherine (daughter of CINDRICH, Michael and IVEZIC, Julianna) was born about 1918 in MI; died before 2012. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

EDWARD R. BEHNKE, MECHANICAL ENGINEER
The Buffalo News - July 4, 1999
Edward R. Behnke, 74, of Ridge Road, a mechanical engineer at Columbus McKinnon Corp. in Amherst, died Friday (July 2, 1999) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, after a long illness. Behnke, who was known as Ted, was born in Cambria. He received bachelor's and master's degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Buffalo, where he was a member of Tau Beta Pi, an engineering honor society. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, where he served on several boards.
Survivors include his wife, the former Lillian "Skip" Strablow; three daughters, Gail Dugue of Raleigh, N.C., Barbara of Niagara Falls and Kim Bigelow of Cary, N.C.; a sister, Esther Stange of Sanborn; and two grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Hamilton & Clark Funeral Home, 270 Young St., Wilson. Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Cambria.

Edward married STRABLOW, Lillian Ida [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: SMITH, Thurston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elton married WIEPERT, Gertrude on 30 Oct 1937 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. Gertrude (daughter of WIEPERT, Charles and Ida) was born on 3 Oct 1917 in New York; died in Jan 1987 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MILES, Van C. Van (son of MILES, Charles H and BROWN, Lillian Belle) died on 4 Oct 1972 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

January 11, 2012
Harold E. Wilkins

Niagara Gazette

TOWN OF CAMBRIA — Harold E. Wilkins, age 96, of the Town of Cambria, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at his residence, under the loving care of his family and Niagara Hospice.

Harold was born May 27, 1915 in Newfane, the son of the late Elmer and Edith (Schultz) Wilkins. He married Leona (Donner) Wilkins on September 21, 1940, and they have resided in Cambria since 1957. Harold was a Cabinet Maker, employed by Kittinger Furniture in Buffalo for 17 years. He retired in 1980. Previous to that, Harold worked for Richmond Manufacturing, Richardson Boat Company in North Tonawanda, and had built houses.

He was a long-time member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church at North Ridge where he had served on numerous committees through the years. Harold enjoyed traveling, bowling, fishing and the Cambria Friendship Club.

In addition to his wife, Leona, he is survived by two daughters, Barbara (Michael) Polizzi of West Falls, NY and Sharon (Charles) Fleming of Lafayette, IN; his grandsons, Michael J. Polizzi, Curtis and Brent Fleming; and five nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Elton Wilkins and a sister, Edna Miles.

Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville on Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 14 at 11:00 AM in St. Peter's Lutheran Church at North Ridge, 4169 Church Rd., Town of Cambria, with the Vicar Robert Hoffman officiating. Burial will follow in North Ridge Cemetery, Town of Cambria. Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church at North Ridge, 4169 Church Rd., Lockport, NY 14094; Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094; or to a charity of one's choice. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online registry.

Harold married DONNER, Leona W on 21 Sep 1940 in North Ridge, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Leona (daughter of DONNER, Albert and HILLMAN, Mary, daughter of DONNER, Albert) was born on 19 Apr 1919 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY; died on 10 Dec 2020 in Lancaster, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette

NEWFANE-Earl A. Wilkins, 45, of 6318 Charlotteville
Road, died today (June 17,1966) in Lockport
Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for
the last four days.
He was born Dec. 1, in
Newfane, the son of John and
Gertrude Bundrock Wilkins,
and had been a resident here
all his life. He was a veteran
of World War II.
Mr. Wilkins was employed
as a machine operator at the
Lockport Felt Co. here. He
was an active member of
Miller Hose fire - company
and a member of St. John's
Lutheran Church, Burt.
He married the former
Ruth Brier on June 3, 1948.
Survivors i n c l u d e his,
widow; two sons, Richard
and Clifford, and a daughter,
Mary Carol Wilkins, all at
home; two sisters, Mrs, La-
Verne (Betty) Sattelberg,
Newfane, and Mrs. Willard
(Shirley) Zastrow, Cambria.
Rev. William Dallman will
conduct services at 2 p.m.
Sunday at the Keweth H.
Sherrie Funeral Home. Burial
will be in Corwin Cemetery.

Earl married DRIER, Ruth on 3 Jun 1948. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SATTELBERG, Lavern R. Lavern (son of SATTELBERG, Charles R and ENGERSEN, Anna B) was born on 14 Jun 1924; died on 30 Jan 2004 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 12/8/2008
(Town of Cambria) - Shirley A. Zastrow, age 78, of Lower Mt. Rd., died Saturday, December 6, 2008 at her residence, under the loving care of her family and Niagara Hospice.Mrs. Zastrow was born June 12, 1930 in the Town of Newfane, the daughter of the late John and Gertrude (Miller) Wilkins. On May 20, 1950, she married Willard F. Zastrow. Willard predeceased her on October 6, 2007. Shirley worked in the house-keeping department at the Intercommunity Memorial Hospital in Newfane for 10 years, retiring in 1982. She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church at North Ridge and a member of the former Ladies Auxiliary of the Cambria Volunteer Fire Co. Shirley enjoyed hunting with her husband and going to the flea markets.She is survived by her children, Douglas W. Zastrow, Donald F. Zastrow, Darlene A. Zastrow and Duane W. Zastrow, all of the Town of Cambria; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Betty Sattelberg and two brothers, Earl and Carl Wilkins.Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville on Monday from 7-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 10th at 11:00 AM in the funeral home, with the Rev. R. Peter Vogeler officiating. Burial will be private in the Acacia Park Cemetery, Town of Pendleton. Memorial contributions may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, Niagara County, NY 14094, or to the American Cancer Society, 101 John James Audubon Pkwy., Amherst, Erie County, NY 14228.Visit www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette for on-line guest register.

Shirley married ZASTROW, Willard F on 20 May 1950. Willard (son of ZASTROW, Charles Henry and JACOBS, Arlene H) was born on 10 Mar 1931 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 6 Oct 2007 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sumner married PAWLAK, Teresa M on 12 Feb 1955. Teresa (daughter of PAWLAK, Michael and LYSKO, Alice) was born on 1 Jun 1932; died on 20 Jul 2013 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: THORMAN, Ruthelnora A. Ruthelnora (daughter of THORMAN, Fred) was born in 1913 in Niagara County, NY; died on 5 Mar 1994 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alvin married OSTWALD, Rosanna A about 1942. Rosanna was born on 30 Jul 1921 in New York; died on 11 Sep 1983 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

June 1, 2011
Paul G. Lemke

Niagara Gazette

LEWISTON — Paul G. Lemke, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at his residence, under the care of Niagara Hospice. He was born in the Town of Wheatfield on April 8, 1920, the son of Judge Frederick and Matilda Lemke.

Mr. Lemke was truly proud of his ancestry, place of birth and family. He served with the U.S. Army Air Force, with campaigns in air offensives in Europe, Ardennes, Central Europe, Egypt, Libya, Naples, Foggia, Northern France, Rhineland, Rome, Arno, Sicily, Tunisia, air combat Balkans.

After the service he was employed by Buffalo Bolt Co. for 17 years, leaving their employ to form Thruway Sales Co. and Thruway Fasteners, Inc., in July of 1959, where he continued as a consultant up until his death. The success of this company is history.

Mr. Lemke was Past Board Member and President of National Fasteners Distributors Association, past Director of National Wholesale Association, elected to the Fastener Hall of Fame in 1983. He served on the Board of Governors and was President of Niagara Falls Country Club, also a Board Member of Artpark and Council Niagara University.

Mr. Lemke was the husband of the late Lorraine (McIntyre) Lemke, who died in August of 1964.

He is survived by one daughter, Michele L. (Peter) Jenkins of Grand Island, NY; a daughter-in-law, Bonny Lemke; his companion, Jean Walker. He is also survived by five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Mr. Lemke was the father of the late Paul G. Lemke and brother of the late Alvin Lemke.

To a host of my friends and lovers, and especially my G.A.P., it has been a pleasure and I will save a place for you.

The family will be present on Thursday from 4-7 PM at RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 901 Cayuga Street, LEWISTON, NY. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10:00 AM at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah, 915 Onieda Street, Lewiston, NY, with the Rev. Thomas R. Mason and Rev. Milan J. Slahor officiating. Memorials may be made in his name to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094. Entombment, Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.

Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register.

Family/Spouse: MCINTYRE, Lorraine. Lorraine was born about 1921 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 17 Aug 1964 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HUMPHRIES, Wilfred B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MARTIN, Arnold E. Arnold (son of MARTIN, Emerich F and LORENZ, Wilhelmina) was born in 1919 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 7 Sep 1965 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Melvin married LEBRENZ, Ruth Marie on 11 Jun 1955 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Ruth was born about 1934 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 5 Mar 2011 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Betty married LIND, Albert in Mar 1950. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pauline married EBERLE, Robert F [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SHIRLEY J. (Krueger) ALLEN, age 95, went to her eternal home on November 17, 2020. She was born to Edward and Hazel Krueger on March 30, 1925. A graduate and life long resident of North Tonawanda, she went to work at Bell Aerospace during WWII followed by Wurlitzer Co, then Carborundum where she met and married Warren “Bud” Allen. Shirley also worked at her Dad’s store – Krueger’s Market – then Snackwagon and Sanborn Greenhouses. Shirley loved to travel and camp throughout North America, taking time to listen to songbirds serenading in the air, smelling the beautiful flowers, and admiring all of God’s creation. She belonged to many camping clubs, including NCHA, Ken-Ton-A-Wanderers, Coachman, and Winnebago. She also enjoyed an uplifting spiritual journey to the Holy Land. Shirley was the oldest lifelong member of St. Mark, being active in the Women’s Ministry, LWML, and the Quilters group. Her faith in the Lord was a role model for her 4 children and others alike. She loved to sing hymns, silly songs, and campfire favorites. In between travels, Shirley loved to watch her flowerbed gardens bloom all summer long and was a charter member of the Wheatfield Garden Club. She was also an active helper in Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts with her children, and helped 5 sons & grandsons achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. Shirley is survived by a son, Gilbert Allen, daughter Kathy (Laird) Burkett, and son-in-law Robert McCall. Also 6 Grandchildren – Jennifer (Jason) Gallo, Daniel (Xue) Allen, Laird “Josh” (Liz) Burkett, Larry (Amanda) Burkett, Matthew (Julie) McCall, and Todd McCall. And her Great Grandchildren, who brought her great joy – Ethan, Emma, and Ella Gallo. Shirley is predeceased by her husband Warren “Bud” Allen, two children Rick Allen and Cheryl McCall, a granddaughter Laura Burkett, and brother James (Carol) Krueger. Visitation will be at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver St, North Tonawanda on Saturday, November 28 from 9:00-11:00 with funeral service immediately following at 11:00. Masks required. Memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice.

Shirley married ALLEN, Warren D on 11 Nov 1950 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Warren (son of ALLEN, Harry Sumner and HANSON, Anna) was born on 5 Jun 1921 in New York; died on 10 Jan 2005 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: LEMKE, Myrna. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SEIVERT, Dorothy L. Dorothy was born about 1932; died on 5 Nov 2013 in Town of Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

March 24, 2010
Gary W. "Wahoo" Mueller
The Tonawanda News
East Aurora - March 23, 2010 went home to be with his lord. Beloved husband of Kathleen "Kathy" (nee Hunsicker) Darbee Mueller; dear father of Cheryl Mueller; step-father of Aaron Darbee and Jennifer Mueller; brother of the late Ralph Mueller; brother-in-law of Dorothy Mueller; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Kenneth Howe Funeral Home 64 Maple St., East Aurora. Funeral services will be held Saturday from New Life Fellowship Church 909 Creek Rd. (Route 98 S) Attica, NY 14011 at 4 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made in Gary's memory to New Life Fellowship Church or to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation. Condolences may be offered at www.HoweFuneralHome.

Family/Spouse: HUNSICKER, Kathleen A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

January 24, 2014
Norma Jean Stange Wallace

Niagara Gazette

JACKSON, TN — Mrs. Norma Jean Stange Wallace, age 71, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, at her residence, after a long illness. Norma was born in Niagara Falls, NY on Oct. 13, 1942, the daughter of the late Esther Behnke Stange and Norman Stange.

She graduated from Erie Co. Community College and Lambuth College with a B.S. in business in 1995. Norma retired from Lambuth University as Director of Financial Services in 2008.

She enjoyed traveling to Western New York to visit family and she also loved attending her grandchildren's sports activities.

Norma is survived by her husband of 52 years, Edward G. Wallace of Jackson, TN; three sons, Michael and wife Sandy of Lockport, NY; Mark and wife LaRoyce of Jackson, TN; Matt and wife Sara of Jackson, TN; seven grandchildren, JaNessa Vance, Robyn Wallace, Sean Wallace, Ashley Wallace, Nathan Wallace, Anna Wallace, Drake Wallace; two great-grandchildren, Joshua Broyles and Braxton Mitchell. She was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Stange.

The family will receive friends on Friday, Jan. 24, from 5-7 PM at Lambuth Memorial United Methodist Church, 160 Campbell St., Jackson, TN. A private service for the family will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to Lambuth Memorial United Methodist Church, 160 Campbell St., Jackson, TN 38301, where Norma attended for many years.

Visit www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for online guest register.

Norma married WALLACE, Edward Gerald on 2 Jun 1962 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Edward (son of WALLACE, Edward F and ELLIS, Marion) was born on 16 Sep 1939 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 16 Apr 2016 in Jackson, Madison County, TN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MILLER, Kathleen S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Ronald married HABA, Mary Magdalene on 30 Jul 1960 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

David married LOVE, Carol on 8 Apr 1972 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Karen married THOMPSON, Richard G on 16 Nov 1963. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kenneth married WILLS, Carolyn L [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charles A. Miles 70, of Cambria, NY, husband of 43 years to Linda (Balcom) Miles, passed away on Sunday April 14, 2019 in the Eastern Niagara Hospital Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on February 23, 1949, he was the son of the late Van and Edna (Wilkins) Miles. Charles served in the United States Air Force from 1968 to 1972.  Mr. Miles married Linda Balcom on April 10, 1976. He was an assembly line worker, employed by Harrison Radiator/GM for 32 years, retiring in 2002. Charles was an avid racing and sports fan, and he had passion for trains, and John Deere tractors. He had a great love for his dogs.
Surviving is his wife Linda; his son Christopher Miles (Sonia Reed); 3 daughters, Erin Miles (Paul Saunders), Kara Miles and Ashlee (Michael) Shea; his brother Darryl Miles, 11 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews
Family and friends may call on THURSDAY from  2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES INC., 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville, NY. Funeral services will be held on FRIDAY (April 19th) at 11:00 AM in the funeral home with Rev. Mark Auernhamer officiating. Interment will follow in North Ridge Cemetery Town of Cambria, NY.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be sent to American Heart Assoc., PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13270-3049 or the Niagara County SPCA, 2100 Lockport Rd., Niagara Falls, NY 14304. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online registry.

Charles married BALCOM, Linda on 10 Apr 1976. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Darryl Clinton Miles
of Lockport, NY entered into rest Sunday, May 17, 2020 in Eastern Niagara Hospital. He was born in Town of Porter, NY July 14, 1954, the son of the late Van Clinton Miles and Edna Wilkins Miles. Darryl worked for over 30 years at Harrison Radiator retiring in 2002. Member of St Peter's Lutheran Church on North Ridge Road. He enjoyed racing, bowling and all sports including the NY Yankee's. Father of Brett (Rebecca) Miles of Amherst, NY and Barton (Kristina) Miles of Lockport, NY. Grandfather of Lillian Miles. Brother of the late Charles Miles. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorials to a charity of one's Choice would be appreciated by the family.

Darryl married MCCARTY, Kathlene on 19 Jun 1976 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Sharon married FLEMING, Charles Burkert on 26 Jun 1971 in North Ridge, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 7/31/1967

NEWFANE - Richard.E. Wilkins', 18, of 1410 S.
Osceloa Court, Orlando, Fla., died Sunday._ (July 30,
1967) at Orange Memorial Hospital from injuries suffered
in an automobile accident Sunday.
He- was born in Lockport
July 16, 1949, a son of Ruth
Drier Wilkins and the late Earl
A. Wilkins.
He was graduated from Boone
High School, Orlando, in June;
He lived in INewfane until a
year ago and attended Newfane
Central School. He was a
member of St. John's Lutheran
Church and Troop 22 Boy Scouts
of America.
In addition to. his mother, he
is survived by a brother, Clif-
ford, of Orlando; a sister, Mary
Carol; his maternal grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Drier,
all of Orlando.
Friends may call at the Ruthland-
Corwin Funeral Home beginning
at 7 p.m. Tuesday, and
Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m.
Services will be held at 11 a.m.
Thursday at the funeral home
and burial will be in Corwin
Cemetery.

Notes:

LAVERN'S OBITUARY

MSgt (R) Lavern (Vern) Robert Sattelberg (Jr), 72 passed away January 1st, 2021 surrounded by his family in Angier, NC.

Born in Lockport, New York on May 23, 1948 to Lavern (SR) and Betty Sattelberg, Vern lived in Newfane, NY until he joined the Air Force in 1968. Vern retired from the Air Force after 20 years of dedicated service. During his time in the Air Force, Vern found and married his bride Sharon and raised his two boys, Ryan and Eric.

After his retirement from the Air Force, Vern worked his next 25 years as a contractor, supporting several different missions working with the T-38’s and F-4’s at Holloman Air Force Base. In 2015, Vern finally retired and would spend as much time as he could with his three grandchildren (Audrey, Jackson, Reese). When he was not spending time with family, he would be found at the Holloman golf course with his golfing buddies. Vern and Sharon supported both of their boys during their time in the Army and would travel around the world visiting them wherever they were serving at the time.

Vern spent much of his time volunteering throughout the community, especially with supporting the numerous sporting events Ryan and Eric participated in. He volunteered with the local pee-wee football league, Babe Ruth baseball, and throughout several high school sports. Vern spent over 20 years volunteering with the La Luz Volunteer Fire Department rising to the rank of Assistant Chief.

Vern will be remembered as a loving brother, husband, father, and grandfather. He cherished his family and instilled strong family values in everyone.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Lavern (SR) and Betty Sattelberg.

Vern leaves behind a beautiful family- survived by his wife of forty-three years TSgt (R) Sharon of Angier, NC, his sons SGM (R) Ryan Sattelberg (Sarah) of Holly Springs, NC and MAJ Eric Sattelberg (Kirk) of Wiesbaden Germany, and his grandchildren, Audrey, Jackson, and Reese Sattelberg. He is also survived by his sisters Gertrude (Kevin) Stahl of Middleport, NY, Norma (Frank) Lown of Newfane, NY, and Christine Sattelberg of Newfane, NY as well as several nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place, and a memorial celebration will be held on Saturday, June 19th at 3pm at Scenic Chapel in Alamogordo New Mexico.

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to a cause that supported his passion of service for Veterans and First Responders. www.helpingheroes.org which strives to make a difference in the lives of Veterans and First Responders across the nation.

The Sattelberg family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Scenic Chapel to direct the memorial service.

To sign the online register book, please visit https://www.scenicchapel.com/.

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

Family/Spouse: STAHL, Kevin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

January 12, 2013
Douglas W. Zastrow

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

LOCKPORT —
Douglas W. Zastrow, age 60, of Lockport, died on Friday, January 11, 2013 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst, NY, after a lengthy illness. Doug was born on February 4, 1952 in Newfane, the son of the late Willard F. and Shirley (Wilkins) Zastrow.
He was a 1970 graduate of Starpoint High School. Doug was an assembly line worker, employed by GM Harrison Radiator/Delphi in Lockport for 30 years, retiring in 2001. He was an avid hunter, NY Yankees Fan, and sports enthusiast. Doug enjoyed bowling, baseball, golf, and watching football. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.
He is survived by a son, Robert D. (Andrea) Zastrow; a daughter, Veronica (Norman) Thuman, both of Lockport; his grandchildren, Kenneth, Nicholas, Kelsey, Norman, III, Jacob, Aliyah, Rebecca, Gabriela, and Isabella; a brother, Duane W. Zastrow of Clayton, NC; a sister, Darlene A. Zastrow of the Town of Cambria; a cousin, Christine Sattelberg and her daughter, Amanda; two nephews, Chad and Jeremy (Amie) Zastrow; and a great-nephew, Cyrus Zastrow. He was predeceased by a brother, Donald F. Zastrow.
Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville, on Monday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, January 15th at 1:00 PM in the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Acacia Park Cemetery, Town of Pendleton. Memorials may be made to the Cambria Volunteer Fire Co., 4631 Wilson Cambria Rd., Lockport, NY 14094.
Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online registry.

Douglas married GALLO, Diane Marie [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette

LOCKPORT — Donald F. Zastrow, age 57, of the Town of Cambria, died Tuesday, December 14, 2010 in Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, after a lengthy illness.

Don was born June 21, 1953 in Lockport, the son of the late Willard F. and Shirley A. (Wilkins) Zastrow. He was a 1971 graduate of Starpoint High School and had served in the U. S. Marine Corps, honorably discharged in 1973. Don worked for Bob McCollum Farms in the Town of Cambria for 20 years.

He is survived by a sister, Darlene A. Zastrow of the Town of Cambria; two brothers, Douglas W. Zastrow of the Town of Cambria and Duane W. Zastrow of North Carolina; his nieces and nephews, Chad and Jeremy Zastrow, Veronica (Norman) Thuman and Rob (Andrea) Zastrow; and cousin, Christine Sattleberg and her daughter, Amanda, who helped him throughout his illness.

Don had requested that his body be donated to the Anatomical Gift Program at the University of Buffalo. His family will be present to receive friends at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Rd., Ransomville on Saturday from 5:30 – 8:00 PM. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094.

Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online registry.

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

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

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

Notes:

Entered into rest at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Born in North Tonawanda, NY, son of the late Alvin and Roseanna (Ostwald) Lemke. A 1963 graduate of Niagara Wheatfield High School, he also attended NCCC. Roger was an Army veteran serving from 1964-1967. He was a construction supervisor with Niagara Mohawk, a former member of St. John Lutheran Church, Wheatfield, and was active with the Boy Scouts- Order of the Arrow, and was the founding president of the Red Jacket Club. Roger enjoyed fishing and camping at the family cabin. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie (Shaffer) Lemke (married December 14, 1973); three children, James Craven, Jewel (Brian) Smith and Jerry (Dana) Lemke all of North Tonawanda; a sister, Diane Brennan of The Villages, FL; and seven grandchildren, Shawn, Alyssa, Cassandra, Nicholas, Emily, Maya and Shelby. Visitation will be on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield. Services on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home, with Pastor Michael A. Keicher, officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Red Jacket Club, 1601 Sweeney Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120.

Roger married SHAFFER, Bonnie I on 14 Dec 1973. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: OHS, Bonny. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: JENKINS, Peter P. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SCULLION, Edward. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LOUCKS, Jan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: MCGREGOR, Brian. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

May 31, 2012
Ricky E. Allen

Niagara Gazette

NORTH TONAWANDA — Ricky E. Allen, 58, of North Tonawanda, went home to heaven to be with our Lord on May 29, 2012, after a lengthy illness. He was born on June 19, 1953 to Warren and Shirley (Krueger) Allen. Rick loved scouting and was the second person in Boy Scout Troop 833 to earn his Eagle Award. He went on to serve as Scoutmaster of Troop 833, Activities Director of Troop 821, Explorer Post Advisor, among other scouting leadership positions. He was an outdoors man that loved camping, fishing, hunting, campfires, and canoeing through Algonquin Park. But none could compare to his love of Allegheny State Park, where he spent many a day enjoying God's great gift of nature.

Rick joined Adams Fire Company in 1971 and has been a lifelong member, serving as Assistant Fire Chief. He enjoyed serving the community as a fireman, making chowder, fireman parades, water ball, and serving on the committee for restoration of the 1944 Buffalo fire apparatus. He was also a member of Union Hook and Ladder in Tonawanda, where he served as Captain and was a member of the Tonawanda Fireman's Benevolent. Rick went on to be the Founding Father of the Wheatfield Volunteer Firefighter's Benevolent Association in 1996 and became its first President. Rick was employed at several local machine shops as a machinist for many years. He was a lifelong member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda, where he served as an usher. As an avid sports fan, he loved to watch the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, and NASCAR races. He had a personal interest in Native American Indian lore and loved to tell stories around the campfire.

Rick is survived by his mother, Shirley Allen; two sisters, Kathy (Laird) Burkett and Cheryl (Robert) McCall; one brother, Gilbert Allen; and seven nieces and nephews, Jennifer and Daniel Allen, Laird, Larry, and Laura Burkett, Matthew and Todd McCall. His father, Warren Allen, predeceased him.

Friends and family may call at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver St., North Tonawanda on Sunday, June 3rd from 2:00-4:00 PM, followed with a memorial service following at 4:00 PM, with the Rev. Patrick McKenzie officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church. Arrangements are by the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME.

Visit www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for online guest register.

Kathy married BURKETT, Laird A [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cheryl Jean McCall, age 62, of North Tonawanda, New York, was called to be home in heaven to be with her Lord, on May 24, 2019 in Buffalo General Medical Center, after a lengthy illness. Born in North Tonawanda on March 10, 1957 to Warren and Shirley (Krueger) Allen. After graduating from North Tonawanda High School, she studied at Canisius College.
Cheryl married her neighborhood sweetheart, Robert McCall, Jr. on October 1, 1977 and worked in the insurance industry at Hartford and Cigna for several years, until her children Matt and Todd were born. She put career aside to become a dedicated homemaker; and lovingly provided day care for her sister and brother's children as well. Cheryl dearly loved all the children and frequently volunteered for school activities and field trips. Working together, Cheryl and Rob led the Northtown Soccer Club for many years.
Cheryl loved her many family pets over the years and cared for them like they were her children. She enjoyed the outdoors, camping, Allegany, and family gatherings. Cheryl also enjoyed working out at the gym with her trainer Rick, and the many friends she met there.
Cheryl was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda, where she volunteered to teach Sunday School, and led the youth group. Her Bible verse to live by was from Deuteronomy 6:5 - "Love the Lord you God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength". She lived out her faith with family, friends, and even strangers. You could tell by the joy she brought to others when she was around.
In addition to her husband, Robert McCall, Jr. and sons Matthew (Julie) McCall and Todd McCall; she is survived by her mother, Shirley Allen; sister, Kathy (Laird) Burkett; brother, Gilbert Allen; brother in law, Ken McCall; niece, Jen (Jason) Gallo and their children Ethan and Emma; and nephews, Dan Allen Josh (Liz) Burkett, and Larry Burkett. Cheryl was predeceased by her father, Warren Allen; mother and father in law, Robert and Elaine McCall, Sr.; brother, Rick Allen; and niece, Laura Burkett.
Friends and family may call at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda, NY on Saturday, June 1 from 1:00 - noon. A memorial service will follow at noon, with the Rev. Keith Knupp, officiating. A private interment will follow at St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Niagara County SPCA, or St. Mark Lutheran Church. Arrangements were with the DuBois Funeral Home.

Cheryl married MCCALL, Robert on 1 Oct 1977. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gilbert married MCCALL, Cheryl J [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notes:

Renee Marie (Behnke) Sperrazza, 51, of Wheatfield, December 23, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Renee was born in North Tonawanda, NY on September 9, 1966 to Ronald F. and Mary M (Haba) Behnke. Renee worked in the medical field for over 25 years, she was an avid Buffalo Bills and Sabres Fan, in her spare time she volunteered and donated to numerous charitable organizations and enjoyed playing golf. 
Renee is survived by her loving husband Jerome "Jerry" Sperrazza, mother of Nicholas and Thomas Sperrazza, precious daughter of Mary M. (Haba) Behnke, and the late Ronald Behnke. 
Friends may call Thursday from 2-8 PM at the Wattengel Funeral Home, 533 Meadow Drive, North Tonawanda, where funeral services will be held Friday at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. 

Family/Spouse: SPERRAZZA, Jerome. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: THUMAN, Norman. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notes:

LAURA MARIE BURKETT, age 29 of Wheatfield, NY, entered into rest unexpectedly on September 3, 2018 in Niagara Falls, NY. Born in Binghamton, NY on February 12, 1989; daughter of Laird A. and Kathy (Allen) Burkett, of Wheatfield. Laura came to this area in 1996, was a high school graduate, with cosmetology certification. She is a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda, where she assisted with Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and the Children's Choir. Laura was a former member of the Girl Scouts, and enjoyed travelling with her family throughout the United States. 
Survivors include a son, Bentley; her parent's; two brothers, Laird J. (Liz) Burkett of Wheatfield, and Larry Burkett of Niagara Falls; grandmother, Shirley Allen of North Tonawanda; two aunts, Cheryl (Robert) McCall of North Tonawanda, and Josephine (Stephen) Gill of Pekin; a uncle, Gilbert Allen of North Tonawanda; cousins, Matt (Julie) McCall, Jen (Jason) Gallo, Dan Allen, Todd McCall, and Aaron Gill; and friend, Wally Czaska.
Friends may call at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 on Sunday (September 9) from noon till 2:00 p.m. A memorial service will be conducted by the Rev. Keith Knupp, at 2:00 p.m. following the visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
Laura was known to have a smile on her face, a laugh in her voice, and a hug from her heart. She will be missed.
Arrangements were with the DuBois Funeral Home, Wheatfield, NY.

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: GALLO, Jason. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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