Louisa married STRASSBURG, Amos Heinrich Wilhelm about 1901 in Niagara County, NY. Amos (son of STRASSBURG, Christian Lebrecht and GRASSMANN, Wilhelmina Maria Magdalene) was born on 4 Feb 1879 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 25 Jun 1943 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 10/16/1973

BATT - Luella E. Batt. 68.
of North Tonawanda, Sunday
Oct 14. 1973 at DeGraff
Memorial Hospital following a
long illness
Wife of Albert A. Batt Sr.;
mother of Albert H. Batt Jr
and Mrs. Albert (Shirley)
Durow of North Tonawanda.
W Donald Batt of the Town of
Tonawanda, Richard F, Batt
of Lockport and Mrs Jack
Patricia' Durante of Niagara
Falls. Ont . sister of Harvey
Strassburg of Lockport: niece
of Rachel Van DeWater of
Pekin, NY. and Mrs. Ella
Strassburg of North Tonawanda
Also survived by 15 grandchildren
and one great-grandson
Friends may call from 2-4
and 7-9 p.m. at the Hilliard
Funeral Home, Inc.. 147
Delaware St . Tonawanda,
where services will be conducted
Wednesday at 9 30
a m . followed by a Mass of the
Resurrection from Ascension
Church at 10 a m . Msgr Julius
J Szabo officiating Interment
at Mt Olivet Cemetery A vigil
service will be held Tuesday at
7:45 p.m

Luella married BATT, Albert Aloysius about 1927. Albert (son of BATT, Charles Xavier and FOLLENDORF, Anna Amelia) was born on 11 Aug 1906 in New York; died on 30 Jan 1991 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 9/24/1951

TOWNSEND—Suddenly at her home,
630-25th S t . S e p t 23. 1951. Wllhelmina
A. Townsend. age 42. Wife of Donaid.
Mother of Marlene. Robert, Edgar ;
and Janette. Sister of Mrs. Albert
Batt of North Tonawanda and Harvey
Strassburg of Lockport. Funeral ser-
vice will be h e ld at Freithold Funeral
Home. 1241 Oliver St.. N . Tonawanda.
Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. Rev. Paul
J. Hartenberger will officiate. Interment
in St. Marks Lutheran cemetery.

Family/Spouse: TOWNSEND, Donald Edgar. Donald (son of TOWNSEND, Edgar Stuart and REED, Bertha E) was born on 17 Dec 1912 in Sweden, Monroe County, NY; died in Jan 1976 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

13 October 1943 Evening News of the Tonawandas
Strassburg Promoted To Technician 5 Grade
Harvey C. Strassburg, formerly with an armored regiment, but now attached to a tank battalion at Camp Cooke, Calif., has been promoted to Technician fifth grade.
He is a graduate of North Tonawanda high school, where he played in the band. Before he entered the service Strassburg was employed at the Buffalo Bolt company.
T-5 Strassburg had armored training earlier at Chaffee, Ark., and Fort Knox, Ky.
He has two sisters in North Tonawanda: Mrs. Donald Townsend of Felton street and Mrs. Albert Batt of Vandervoort street.
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23 August 1944 Evening News of the Tonawandas
Harvey Strassburg, Radioman on Tank, Hurt in Normandy
Pfc. Harvey C. Strassburg, radioman on a General Sherman Tank in the early days of the present rout of the Nazis, was wounded in action and removed to an English hospital, according to letters received her by his sister, Mrs. Albert Batt, 169 Vandervoort St.
How serious his wound is was not disclosed, but more details are expected in later War Department telegrams. Harvey was well known in the Twin Cities as a drummer on the Tonawanda high school band, and as a leader of his own swing band which played numerous local dances. Prior to his entry into the Service in February, 1942, Harvey had worked for the Buffalo Bolt Co. He received his training in the mechanized forces at Camp Chaffee, Ark., and at Camp Cook, Calif. before sailing for England in February, 1943.
He landed in France soon after D-Day and engaged in some of the hottest tank battles in Normandy before receiving his wound. He was hurt, according to notices received, on August
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20 December 1944 Evening News of the Tonawandas
NT Fighter Tells How He Was Hurt
A U.S. Army Station Hospital, England - Private First Class Harvey Strassburg of North Tonawanda, New York, radio operator of a Sherman tank who was wounded in the shoulder by grenade shrapnel near Granville, France, is now recovering at this United States Army station hospital in England.
“During the thick of the battle my tank was hit by enemy shell fire,” said Pfc. Strassburg, “and thinking it had caught on fire and was about ready to explode, I jumped out and started to run for cover.
“I was no further than a few yards from my tank when a German grenade exploded nearby. Pieces of shrapnel hit my chest, but I kept on going until I reached a place of cover,” continued Pfc. Strassburg.
“A medic gave me first aid right on the field and then sent me to the rear. Later I was evacuated to England by air,” he said.
Before entering the Army, Pfc. Strassburg worked for the Buffalo Bolt Company. He is the brother of Mrs. Donald Townsend, formerly of North Tonawanda.

Harvey married GRAVES, Elaine on 3 Mar 1946 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Elaine (daughter of GRAVES, John H and Florence A) was born on 28 Jan 1922; died on 3 Mar 2003 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/15/1983

BATT Albert H Batt
Jr., 57, of North Tonawan
da, NY Thursday, De
cember 15, 1983 at Ken
more Mercy Hospital
Husband of Wanda M (nee
Scott) Batt; son of Albert
Batt and the late Louella
Strassburg Batt; father of
David (Carolyn) Batt of
Niagara Falls, Mrs James
(Christine) Werth of North
Tonawanda, Scott 1 Holly 1
Batt of Tonawanda and
Kathleen Batt of North
Tonawanda; also survived
by six grandchildren
brother of Mrs Albert
(Shirley) Durow and
Donald (Dorothy) Batt of
North Tonawanda. Jack
(Patricia) Durante of
Niagara Falls, Ont . and
the late Richard Batt
Mr. Batt was a lifelong
resident of North Tonawanda,
an employee of
Bell Aerospace and a
member of the Bell Twenty
Five Year Club A Veteran
of World War II, a Member
of Tonawanda Post 264
American Legion, the Post
Band and the Gratwick
Hose Company
Friends may call from
2 4 and 7 9 p m at the
Hilliard Funeral Home
Inc , 147 Delaware St..
Tona where services will
be conducted Saturday at
10 a m . Rev Howard
Kuhnle officiating Inter
ment at Flmlawn Ceme
tery Memorials may be
made to the Diabetes
Foundation

Albert married SCOTT, Wanda Mary on 15 May 1948 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Wanda (daughter of SCOTT, Harlow L) was born on 16 Sep 1928; died on 24 Jun 2023 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married VALERY, Nina Francis in Jun 1949. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

BATT - Willis "Don"
May 19, 2021, age 88 of North Tonawanda. Son of the late Albert and Luella (nee Strassburg) Batt; husband of the late Dorothy (nee Luedke) Batt; survived by his children Charlene (Paul) Zablotny, Paulene Davis, and Erik D. Batt; brother of Patricia (Jack) Durante; also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, May 23rd, 3-7 PM at SABER FUNERAL HOME, 549 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda (692-0271), where a funeral service will be Monday May 24th, 11:30 AM. Flowers graciously declined.

Willis married LUEDKE, Dorothy Jane in Oct 1955 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. Dorothy (daughter of LUEDKE, Julius E) was born about 1937; died on 21 Sep 2019 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SHIRLEY ANN DUROW, age 82 of North Tonawanda, NY, was called to her heavenly home on December 27, 2018 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Born in North Tonawanda, NY on December 15, 1936; daughter of the late Albert and Luella (Strassburg) Batt. Shirley was a long time member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda, where she was a choir member. She was a former member of Gratwick Hose Ladies Auxiliary, and enjoyed camping. 
Survivors include her husband, Albert F. Durow Jr. They were married July 16, 1955; two children, Candace (Stephen) Holtham, and Dean (Sandra) Durow; four grandchildren, Sarah (Mark) Napolitano, Andrew and Joshua Durow, and Chelsea (Mark) Doherty; great-grandchild, Carmine Napolitano; brother, Willis "Don" Batt, and sister, Patricia (Jack) Durante.
Shirley was predeceased by a son, Wayne Durow; three brothers, Albert Jr., Richard, and Clifford Batt; and a sister, Marlyn Batt.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday (January 12) at 11:00 a.m. in St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120, with the Rev. Keith Knupp, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, or UNYTS. Arrangements were with the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME.

Shirley married DUROW, Albert Frederick on 16 Jul 1955 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Albert (son of DUROW, Albert and ROMBACH, Mary M) died on 30 Apr 2020 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DURANTE, Jack. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: NIETHE, Roy A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Marlene married COURTNEY, Edward M on 14 Jan 1967 in Kenmore, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jeanette married GORMAN, Charles John on 11 Jun 1960 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert D. Townsend, 81 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away at home on October 13, 2018 surrounded by his loving family while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born November 28, 1936 in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Donald and Whilimenia (Strassburg) Townsend.
Bob was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls.  He attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School.  Afterwards he served in the United States Army from 1956 until his honorable discharge in 1958.  On August 8, 1959, he married Nina I. (Dean) Townsend.  Bob began his career for Airco Speer in 1959 which later became Carbon Graphite retiring in 1999 as a millwright.  During that time Bob was a member of their bowling, golf and baseball teams. Bob was an extensive camper and traveler, taking numerous trips throughout the United States and abroad. He also loved to watch sports on television and was a passionate New York Yankee, Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres fan.  In his leisure time Bob enjoyed horse racing, the casino and playing the lottery.  Above all, Bob loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and cherished spending time with them.
In addition to his beloved wife of 59 years, he is survived by his five children, Robert J. (Colleen) Townsend, Kenneth D. (Lori Munro) Townsend, Christine (Robert) Ventry, Richard S. Townsend and Kevin M. Townsend, eight grandchildren, Nathan (Raychel Perry) Townsend, Kimberly Townsend, Nicholas Ventry, Robert Townsend, Meagan Townsend, Noah Ventry, Matthew Townsend and Madison Townsend, three great-grandchildren, Alexis, Connor and Jacob Townsend, two sisters and one brother, Marlene (late Edward) Courtney, Edgar (late Linda) Townsend and Jeanette Gorman as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 18th from 2 - 6:30 p.m. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Rd, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will be held at 6:30 p.m. If desired memorial offerings may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105, Niagara Hospice 4675 Sunset Drive Lockport, NY 14094 or a charity of one’s choice.  Please visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences. 

Robert married DEAN, Nina Irene [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Edgar H. Townsend, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 18, 2020, at Kenmore Mercy Hospital.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Donald and Whilimenia (Strassburg) Townsend.
Edgar Attended local schools.  He served in the United States Army from 1959 until his honorable discharge in 1962.  Edgar was employed as an electrician for Airco Speer and Carbon Graphite.   He served as Union President at Airco Speer and Carbon Graphite.    He coached little league football for many years. Edgar was an avid Buffalo Bills and Bruins fan.   He was predeceased in 2002 by his wife of 40 years, Linda S. (Martin) Townsend. 
Edgar is survived by sisters, Marlene (late Edward) Courtney and Jeanette Gorman, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his daughter, Catherine Townsend and his brother Robert (Nina) Townsend  
Visitation will be on Saturday, July 17 from 10 – 12 Noon at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNREAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will follow at 12 Noon, concluding with Military Honors.  Interment will be held privately in North Ridge Cemetery.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Edgar married MARTIN, Linda Sue on 29 Apr 1961 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Linda (daughter of MARTIN, Norman D and LANGBEHN, Catherine) was born in Oct 1939; died in 2020. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married PHELAN, Carolyn [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christine married WERTH, James P [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary for Scott A. Batt
Scott A. Batt, 66, of Tonawanda,NY, Wednesday (April 28, 2021) in Buffalo General Hospital. Scott was born in North Tonawanda, NY on January 28, 1955 to Albert and Wanda (Scott) Batt, Jr. Scott retired from the Tonawanda Housing Authority. Scott was predeceased by his father Albert Batt, Jr.
Mr. Batt is survived by his wife Holly (Hooper) Batt, father of Meghan (Greg) Young, Jeremy (Maria) Batt, Son of Wanda (Scott) Batt, brother of David (Carolyn) Batt, Sr.; Christine (James) Werth, and Kathleen (Tom Roberts) Batt, grandfather of Teagan Batt, Ellie Young, Rocco Batt, and Henry Young, also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Monday from 4-8 P.M. at the Wattengel Funeral Home, 533 Meadow Drive, North Tonawanda. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute.https://www.roswellpark.org.

Scott married HOOPER, Holly Mary [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: ZABLOTNY, Paul. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paulene married MAHONEY, James Francis [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Dean married BECKETT, Penny L [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: HOLTHAM, Stephen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MATYJASIK, Mary Lucille. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DAVIS, Pamela Yvette. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert J. Townsend, 59, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2019, at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of Nina I (Dean) Townsend and the late Robert D. Townsend.
Bob was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls. On March 7, 1987, he married his beloved wife, Colleen (Downie) Townsend. Bob worked as a security guard for various companies throughout the area until his retirement.
He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed camping with his friends and family. He also enjoyed spending time and repairing computers, as well as listening to his scanner radios. Above all, Bobby enjoyed spending time with his loving family.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his two children, Kimberley and Robert A. Townsend; four siblings, Kenneth D. (Lori Munro) Townsend, Christine (Robert) Ventry, Richard S. Townsend, Kevin M. Townsend; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL. Please visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Robert married DOWNIE, Colleen on 7 Mar 1987. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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