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Niagara Gazette - 4/1/1954

NORTH TONAWANDA. April
1.-William Fahldieck. 68, a retired
fire driver, died today at his
home, 59 Allen St.
He is survived by his wife,
Helene Fahldieck; five daughters.
Mrs Emerson Wendel, Mrs Ken-
neth Werth, Mrs. Robert Aiken.
Mrs. Vernon Pankow and Mrs.
Charles Miller, all of this city; a
sister, Mrs. Mary Fahldieck, Buffalo.
Mr. Fahldieck was a member of
the Gratwick Hose Co., the Fire-
men's Benevolent Assn., and the
Fraternal Order of Eagles. He retired
Jan. I, 1954, after serving in
the Fire Department for 38 years.
Funeral services will be held
Saturday a.t 2 p.m. at the Fretthold
Funeral Home. The Rev. William
H. Saye will officiate. Interment
will be in Elmlawn Cemetery.

William married LENTZ, Helena M on 16 Apr 1912 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Helena was born in 1888 in Prussia; died on 14 Feb 1968 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: WENDEL, Emerson F. Emerson (son of WENDEL, Andrew and Sarah) was born on 4 Sep 1910 in OH; died on 20 Sep 1998 in Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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November 24, 2012
Jean E. Werth

The Tonawanda News

NORTH TONAWANDA — Jean E. Werth, age 92, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thanksgiving day, November 22, 2012. She was the daughter of the late William and Lena Falhdieck. She was a life-long resident of North Tonawanda until 1999, when she and husband, Ken moved to Gasport to live with daughter, Gail and son-in-law, David.

In her younger days she worked at Buffalo Bolt, inspecting parts used in wartime aircraft. She also worked for Platters Chocolates when it was located on East Felton St. After the war she worked at city hall processing soldiers back home.

She was an avid bowler, bowling every Tuesday morning with dear friends. Most of all she loved bowling with husband, Ken and dear friends, Michael and Linda Sonnen. She also loved her two Pinochle Clubs.

She was predeceased by husbands, Earl Graf and Kenneth Werth; and brother, William Fahldieck; late sisters and brother-in-law, Helena (Charles) Miller, Henrietta (Emerson) Wendel; sister-in-law of the late Edwin and Ruth Schroeder and Vernon Pankow.

She will be sadly missed by daughter, Gail (David) Foster and son, Ted (Debbie) Werth; also her grandchildren, Ted (Amber) Lasmeister, Kari (Chad) Owen, Kelly (John) Chilcott, Jeffrey Werth, Jill (Nick) Schultz and Melissa Werth. Most of all she is survived by her great-grandchildren who were the joy of her life, Samantha, Erika, Anna, Averie, Jackson, Lucas, Lily and Brody. Jean is also survived by two sisters, Grace Pankow and Dorothy Aiken; and many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior visitation. Private graveside services will be held at St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Lockport, NY 14094. Guest register available at frettholdfuneralhome.com.

Family/Spouse: WERTH, Kenneth. Kenneth (son of WERTH, Wilhelm Carl Frederick and MUELLER, Maria Magdeline Henriette) was born on 10 Apr 1914 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 5 Apr 2001 in Gasport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jean married GRAF, Sgt Earl Arthur on 12 Nov 1942 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Earl (son of GRAF, Arthur C and GARDEI, Mabel M) was born on 25 Aug 1920 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 11 Apr 1945 in England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorothy married AIKEN, Robert Ralph in May 1941. Robert (son of AIKEN, Ralph and BAEHR, Edith Marie) was born in Dec 1921 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Posted: Friday, October 30, 2015 1:07 pm


Grace A. Pankow, age 91, of North Tonawanda, NY, was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, October 25, 2015, after a lengthy illness in Russell, KY.

Grace was employed by Bell Aircraft assembling airplanes during WWII, as well as Spalding Fibre, Kissler Electronics, and Emerson Electric. She was a long-time member of St. John Ev. Lutheran Church and the Adams Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Grace also volunteered at Crestwood Health Care Facility. She enjoyed gardening and playing cards.

Grace is survived by son, William (Gloria) Pankow of KY; and daughter, Sue (Jeffrey) Hoffman of ID; daughter-in-law, Judy Pankow of CO; five grandchildren, John (Dawn) Pankow of WI, Kimberly (Michael) Zimmerman of WI, Lisa (Matthew) Lind of DRC Congo, Africa, Stephanie (Joshua) Wood of VA, and Allison (Patrick) McKnight of KY; and nine great-grandchildren. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Jennis Pankow of FL, and leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was the daughter of the late William and Helena (Lentz) Fahldieck. Predeceased by her husband, Vernon Pankow; son, Vernon Pankow, Jr.; brother, William Fahldieck; and sisters Helena Miller, Dorothy Aiken, Jean Werth, and Henrietta Wendel.

A memorial service will be held in July 2016 at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, Wheatfield, NY on a date and time to be announced. Interment will be at St. John Lutheran Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John Ev. Lutheran Church. Arrangements are by the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME.

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

Grace married PANKOW, Vernon Charles on 25 Dec 1942 in Neosho, Newton County, MO. Vernon (son of PANKOW, William Carl and MCGILL, Charlotte Esther) was born on 8 Feb 1921 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 7 Oct 1994 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 5/17/1949

NORTH TONAWANDA. May 17-
William Fahldieck. Jr.. 22. son of
Mr. and Mrs. William Fahldieck.
59 Allen street, died Saturday in
the Sisters hospital, Buffalo. A
native of North Tonawanda. he was
a graduate of the North Tonawanda
high school and a member
of the Gratwick Hose company and
Company K, 174th Regiment.
Besides his parents he is survived
by five sisters, Mrs. Emerson Wendell,
Mrs. Kenneth Werth, Mrs.
Alber Aiken and Miss Helena Fahldieck,
all of the Tonawandas, and
Mrs. Vernon Pankow. Town of
Wheatfield. Funeral services were
held today

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January 19, 2012
James A. Wendel

The Tonawanda News

CITY OF TONAWANDA — James A. Wendel, age 68, of the City of Tonawanda, unexpectedly, Monday, January 16, 2012, at his residence. A lifelong resident of Tonawanda, he was the father of the late Richard J. Wendel; and the son of the late Emerson E. and Henrietta H. (nee Fahldick) Wendel. Jim was a 1963 graduate of Tonawanda High School and was a retired HV/AC Technician. He was a lifelong Ham Radio Operator (N2POA) and a longtime Stock Car Team Crew Chief.

He is survived by two children, Michael (Tammy) Wendel of Wilson, NY and Shari (Steve) Sprague of Arizona; six grandchildren, Nicole and Matthew Wendel, Stephanie, Sarah, Stephen and Samuel Sprague; a brother, Thomas Wendel of Friendship, NY; and his lifelong friends, Tim Nizialck, Bill Myers, Carl Cater and Dick "Chubsy" Thompson; also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Monday only from 4-8 PM at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Inc., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts.) in Tonawanda. Closing prayers by Rev. Edmund Hoener will be at 8 PM Monday evening. A private burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227.

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

Family/Spouse: WOLFE, Patricia A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Marjorie married PERKINS, Thomas H on 3 Jul 1965 in Hollywood, Broward County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Tonawanda News, June 14, 1994
Pankow - Vernon C. Pankow, Jr. of Big Bend, Wisconsin, entered into eternal life Sunday (June 5, 1994) at the age of 48. Born April 26,1946 to Vernon and Grace Pankow, Town of Wheatfield. A graduate of Niagara Wheatfield High School, Niagara Community College and Tri State University, Indiana, he was a facility manager at Delco Electronics a Div. Of General Motors, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He leave a wife, Judy (Bennett); a son, John and a daughter, Kimberly of Big Bend Wisconsin; a brother, William (Gloria) Pankow, Ashland, Kentucky; a sister, Sue (Jeff) Hoffman, Auburn, Washington; five nieces and other relatives and many friends. A memorial service was held Thursday (June 9th) at Our Shepard Lutheran Church; the Rev. Paul Schroeder officiated.

Vernon married BENNETT, Judy Kay [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: JASTREMSKI, Gloria Jean. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HOFFMAN, Jeffrey A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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August 7, 2012
Michael A. Wendel

The Tonawanda News

WILSON — Michael A. Wendel, 46, of Wilson, NY, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, while surrounded by his loving family. Mike grew up in the City of Tonawanda. He enjoyed stock car races, hunting, fishing and camping. Mr. Wendel had been employed by Chameleon Color Cards, Sterling Summer Inc. and recently at Allsafe Technologies (press operator) and Sweet Home High School (cleaner). He met the love of his life in March of 1991 and they were married on June 18, 1994. Mike was a loving and caring father. He enjoyed sharing memories of causing mischief with his brother, fishing and hunting stories, watching NASCAR and cooking shows and always giving a smile accompanied with a joke.

He is survived by his wife of eighteen years, Tammy (nee Potts) Wendel; two children, Nicole A. Wendel and Matthew J. Wendel. He was predeceased by his brother, Richard J. Wendel; and his father, James A. Wendel. Also survived by his mother, Patricia A. (nee Wolfe) Wendel of Mesa, AZ; sister, Shari (Stephen) Sprague of Mesa, AZ; and many loving family and friends.

The family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Thursday, August 9, 2012 from 3:00-7:00 PM at Hamilton and Clark Funeral Home, 270 Young Street, Wilson (751-9631), followed by a funeral service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorials in Michael's memory to his children, Nicole and Matthew Wendel, P.O. Box 536, Wilson, NY 14172.

Visit www.hamiltonclarkfh.com.

Michael married POTTS, Tammy on 18 Jun 1994. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: WOOD, Joshua. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MCKNIGHT, Patrick. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LIND, Matthew. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]