Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 5/18/1936

Private funeral services for Mrs.
Annette Brooklns Bickford, wife of
Edgar Bickford, were held from her
late home on Sunday, and burial
was in North Ridge cemetery. Mr.
and Mrs. Bickford were former
residents of this locality, having
lived on the Church road many
years ago.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 5/9/1936

WILSON. May 9 -Mrs. Annette
Brookins Blckford. 76 years old, of
the Town Line road, died last night,
following a brief Illness. She was
born ln the town of Porter and came
here 57 years ago, when she married
the late W. Edgar Bickford, and had
resided here since.
Mrs. Bickford was active ln . the
W. C. T. U. and for many years was
a Sunday school teacher ln the
Presbyterian church. She Is survived
by two daughters, Mrs. Lonson Stevens
and Mrs. Mazle Upton, both of
Wilson; one son. Olenn, of Erie, Pa.;
13 grandchildren and two great-great
grandchildren.
Private funeral services will be held
tomorrow, with the Rev. I. W. Jones,
of the Wilson Baptist church, officiating.
Interment will be ln North
Ridge cemetery.

Annette married BICKFORD, William Edgar about 1880. William (son of BICKFORD, George and Adaline S) was born in Feb 1855 in New York; died in Aug 1937 in North Ridge, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 5/10/1940

EAST WILSON, May 10.-Mrs.
Maisy Upton, wile of George Upton,
of the Town Line road, died today
at the home of her sister. Mrs.
Louise Stevens, also of the Town
Line road. Mrs. Upton was spending
a vacation at her sister's home
when she died suddenly. She had
been In ill health for several weeks.
Mrs. Upton is survived by her
husband, George Upton; one
daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Brandt, of
Niagara Falls, and six sons, Maurice,
of Youngstown, Cecil, of Niagara
Falls, and Elwln, Lawrence.
Clifford and Melvin, all of the Town
line road.
The funrral plans have not been
completed.

Mazey married UPTON, George H about 1903. George was born in 1883 in England; died on 1 Mar 1954 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 12/12/1966

WILSON-Mrs. Louisa May Stevens, 82, of 375
Bay St., died Saturday (Dec. 10, 1966) in Mount View
Hospital, Lockport, where she had been a patient for
six days.
She was born Sept. 18, 1884,
in Wilson, the daughter of
William Edgar and Annette
Brookins Bickford. She married
Lonson Smith Stevens in
1913. He died in 1932.
Mrs. Stevens was a graduate
of Wilson High School and
the Wilson Training School
and taught school for eight
years in the Wilson area.
She was a member of Exley
Methodist Church and a life
member of the Woman's
Society of Christian Service.
Survivors include a daughter,
Miss Helen Stevens, Wilson;
a son, Harold Stevens,
Plymouth, Mich.; a brother,
Glenn E. Bickford, Fairview,
Pa.; three grandchildren and
14 nieces and nephews.
The family will be present
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
at the Hamilton and Clark
Funeral Chapel, where services
will be, held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Rev. Paul Huyett
officiating. Burial will be in
North Ridge Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: STEVENS, Lonson. Lonson was born about 1881; died on 27 Jul 1932 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 9/22/1922

Frank Wadsworth Bickford, 33 years
old, one of Wilson's- most popular and
best known young men, died at his
home on the Town Line road Saturday
with heart disease after an illness of
only five days. He was an active mem-
ber of the local Presbyterian church,
being deacon, elder, trustee and treas-
urer of that church at the time of his
death. He was an active advocate of
every good cause. He is survived by
his wife, formerly Miss Evelyn Eliza-
beth Carrigan, two sons, Franklin Ed-
gar and Lee Wadsworth; his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. W. Edgar Bickford; two
sisters, Mrs. George H. Upton and Mrs.
Lenson Stevens of Wilson and one
brother, Glenn Bickford of Akron, Ohio.
The funeral which was largely attend-
ed, was held from the home Tuesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Peter Bur-
rell of Syracuse, formerly pastor of the
local Presbyterian church officiating.
The burial was at North Ridge ceme-
tery.

Family/Spouse: CARRIGAN, Evelyn Elizabeth. Evelyn was born on 6 Jul 1887 in New York; died in May 1982 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mildred. Mildred was born on 26 Feb 1898 in OH; died in Jan 1978 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married BRANT, Burton H on 28 Mar 1931 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY. Burton (son of BRANT, Albert W and BRANT, Gertrude) was born on 29 Jan 1908 in Canada; died in Sep 1973 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maurice married TOENNIESSEN, Ruth on 28 Apr 1934 in North Ridge, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Ruth (daughter of TOENNIESSEN, Frederic and KRUGER, Winnie C) was born about 1915 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cecil married KRISCHAN, Eleanor on 2 Oct 1937. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

April 2, 2011
Lawrence Upton

Niagara Gazette

ROCHESTER — East Rochester, NY - March 27, 2011, at the age of 95.

Larry was a US Navy Veteran - World War II (Submariner in the Pacific Theatre) and during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion and he was Past Master (1951) of the Lockport (NY) Lodge #73 F&AM. He was a long standing member of the First Baptist Church of East Rochester, NY, where he lived with his family for 56 years.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Pierce) Upton; daughters, Jane (Bud) Lawhun and Marla Wood (Mike Alban); grandson, James Upton Wood; great-grandson, Hadyn Michael Wood; many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 10:00-11:30 AM on SATURDAY, April 9, 2011 at the First Baptist Church, 119 West Elm Street, East Rochester, NY 14445. A Memorial Service will follow in the Church Sanctuary (11:30 AM). In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Larry's memory to the First Baptist Church.

Visit www.HarloffFuneralHome.com.

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

Clifford married SWICK, E Lucille on 27 Jun 1942 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY. E (daughter of SWICK, Alonzo P and WEBSTER, Florence) was born on 2 Jan 1920 in New York; died on 28 Oct 1998 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Melvin married ZASTROW, Jean on 29 Jul 1950 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY. Jean (daughter of ZASTROW, Benjamin H and SCHNOOR, Mary E) was born on 13 Apr 1930; died on 15 Aug 2008 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lee Wadsworth Bickford, age 98, formerly of Niagara Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday September 10, 2016 in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, after a lengthy illness. Born in Wilson, NY, on August 31, 1918, Lee was the son of the late Evelyn (Carrigan) and Frank Bickford and was a 1937 graduate of Wilson High School. On October 31, 1940, he married Lucille Jane Buck and they enjoyed 40 years together until her death in June, 1980. He was drafted in the Army during World War II and spent the majority of his time working at Muroc Army Air Base, where he worked at a secret testing facility near Muroc Dry Lake, working on the XP-59A, the first American jet aircraft. After working for Bell Aerospace and Cataract Ice, he became the sole proprietor of Bickford's Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service in September 1950. He then worked for Edwards High Vacuum on Grand Island. As a handyman at heart, he was always tinkering and enjoyed remodeling his home. He is survived by three daughters, Nancy J. (Angel) Martinez of Niagara Falls, Patricia A. Bickford of Richmond, VA, and Kathy M. (Christopher) Cosgrove of New Milford, CT; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sons, Lee W. (Susan) Bickford on April 5, 2016 and Gary P. Bickford on August 22, 2016; and a brother, Franklin Bickford. Graveside services with Military Honors will be held Friday, October 14, 2016, at 12:30 PM in North Ridge Cemetery, Church Rd., Town of Cambria. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094 or to the Wilson Historical Society, 645 Lake St. Wilson, NY 14172.

Lee married BUCK, Lucille Jane on 31 Oct 1940 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Lucille (daughter of BUCK, Theodore F W and MARCKLINGER, Helen L) was born on 12 Mar 1923 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 30 Jun 1980 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George Herbert Brant
November 26, 1932 - December 17, 2022

George Herbert Brant, longtime resident of Niagara Falls, passed away peacefully, at his home and surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 17, 2022.  He was 90.  George was born in Wilson, New York on November 26, 1932, a son of the late Burton and Elizabeth (Upton) Brant.  He served his country proudly in the United States Army National Guard as a Staff Sergeant until his honorable discharge.   He worked for many years at Niagara Falls Community Missions from where he retired as the supervisor of maintenance in 1989.
One of Mr. Brant’s proudest accomplishments in life was his ability to remain sober for 43 years of which his family could not be prouder.  He used this to help others along the way, sponsoring several others in their fights to sobriety.
Mr. Brant was a Boy Scout Leader in 1950 for Troop #3 at the First Presbyterian Church.  He was the State Director of Campers and RVers and a part of the Ransomville Rural Relatives.  Mr. Brant was a Trustee Member of the 91st Street Church of the Nazarene until it closed in 2014, after which he joined Colonial Heights Free Methodist Church.  He enjoyed watching the Buffalo Bills, but his greatest joy was his time with his family and many friends.
George was predeceased by his two sons Edwin rice, Jr. and John Brant.  He is survived by his loving wife Betty (Baney) Brant and 6 children:  Paul (Dottie) Brant, Linda (Craig) Mt. Pleasant, Tammy (Steve) martin, Tina (Tom) Herring, Ronald Brant and Brian (Sherry) Brant.  He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
As per Mr. Brant’s wishes there will be no visitation.  Memorial services will be held January 7, 2022 at 12 P.M. at Colonial Heights free Methodist Church, 1310 Saunders Settlement Road, Niagara Falls, New York

George married HARRIS, Evelyn about May 1952 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BANEY, Betty. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 2/25/1970

BRANT-Suddenly In Memorlal Medical
Center-Feb. 23rd, 1970. Gene H. Brant
of 3301 Creek Rd., Youngstown, N.Y.
Husband of Barbara. Father of Sue,
Donald, Irene, William and Robin.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Brant of
Niagara Falls, N- Y. Brother of George
Brant of Niagara Falls, N. Y. Funeral
services- will be held from the
Lane Funeral Home, Inc, 135 Lockport
St., Youngstown, N. Y., Thursday
Feb. 26th at 11 p.m. The Rev.
Chortes Stratton officiating. Interment
In Acacia Park Cemetery. Friends
may call from 2-4 ond 7-9 pm.

Gene married LITZ, Barbara Louise on 13 May 1955 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, and was divorced in Mar 1961 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HARDING, Carol Jean. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LAWHUN, Bud. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Dennis married CHIAVARO, Kathryn Louise on 23 Aug 1969 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married LEDERHOUSE, Karen Jane on 25 Jun 1966 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Barbara married SCHENDEL, David Robert [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Posted: Thursday, October 8, 2015 2:32 pm


Donald Upton, formerly of Wilson, passed away September 27, 2015, after a two year battle with cancer. He was born January 26, 1963 to Melvin and Jean (Zastrow) Upton, who predeceased him. Don graduated from Wilson Central. He moved to Arizona 20 years ago, where he worked a a commercial electrician.

Don is survived by his wife, Alyssa (Farace) Upton; his stepsons, Ryan and Anthony; and his beloved pets, Lucky and Bella. Also surviving are his siblings, Barbara (late David) Schendel, Bonnie (George) Smith, James (Yvonne) Upton and Randy (Tammy) Upton; his in-laws, Barbara (Terry) Kyte, John Farace and Joe Tinker, Gina (Glenn) Higa, Anjanette (David) Valenta, Myra Johsnon, Kyle (Jennifer) Farace, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Don requested to be cremated and to have no funeral services. There will be a "Celebration of Life" gathering at a later date. Please visit Don's Tribute site at http://donald. upton.muchloved.com for more information.

Family/Spouse: FARACE, Alyssa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lee married HEATH, Beverly [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Notes:

Nancy J. Martinez, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Jane (Buck) Bickford; and the beloved wife of Angel Martinez who she married on April 28, 1971 at St. Albert the Great Church in Tonawanda, NY.
Nancy was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. She was employed as a cashier for many years at the former Hills/Ames Department Store.
Nancy was a devout Catholic and longtime parishioner of St. John de Lasalle Church where she volunteered daily. She also enjoyed volunteering at 66th Street School for many years, and was a former Cub Scout Leader.
Nancy and her husband, Angel, loved to travel throughout the world including Hawaii, England, Ireland and Portugal. She also enjoyed scrapbooking, but above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.
In addition to her husband of 50 years, Nancy is survived by her two sons, David Martinez and Adam Martinez; her cherished granddaughter, Isabel “Izzy” Martinez; two sisters, Kathy (Chris) Cosgrove and Tricia Bickford, her beloved niece, Mikki Koralewski and beloved cousin, Danny Bickford; her brothers-in-law, Santos Martinez, Richard Martinez and Robert Martinez; as well as many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Visitation will be on Thursday, October 7 from 3 – 7 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin on Friday at 9:15 AM followed by Nancy’s Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. John De LaSalle Church, 8477 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY. Entombment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Nancy married FITT, Harold E on 17 Aug 1968 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married MARTINEZ, Angel on 28 Apr 1971 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. Angel (son of MARTINEZ, Pedro and GARZA, Isabel) was born about 1947 in San Antonio, Bexar County, TX; died on 3 Jun 2022 in Palermo, Palermo, Sicilia, Italy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]