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

Notes:

Medina NY Daily Register - 10/29/1984

Mrs. Gladys W. Breitsman, 87, of
South Ave., died suddenly Sunday
morning at Medina Memorial
Hospital.
She was born in Medina. Feb. 15,
1897, to Samuel J. and Elizabeth
(Hannan) Wilson, and lived here all
of her life. She had been employed
by Branson's Dry Goods, and later
Crowley's Dry Goods for 40 years
prior to retirement in 1978. She was a
member of the United Methodist
Church and was a charter member
of the Auxiliary of Lincoln Post No.
1483 V.F.W.
Her husband, Willis J. Breitsman,
died Dec. 16. 1964.
Survivors include two sons, Willis
J. Breitsman Jr. of Lew is ton, Robert
W. Breitsman of Medina; one
daughter, Mrs. Lois Franklin of
Medina; three grandsons and three
granddaughters; five greatgrandchildren;
one brother,
Reginald D. Wilson of Memphis,
Tenn.; a nephew, Robert F. Perry of
Canandaigua, and a great-nephew
and great-niece.
- There will be no visitation. A
service will be held at Houseman
Funeral Home at the convenience of
the family. The Rev. John Francisco
Jr., pastor of the United
Presbyterian Church, will officiate
and burial will be in West Ridgeway
Cemetery.

Gladys married BREITSMAN, Willis J about 1920. Willis (son of BREITSMAN, John W and Eva) was born on 9 Apr 1896 in New York; died on 16 Dec 1964 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Willis married BEERS, Joann on 6 Oct 1944 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Joann (daughter of BEERS, Clifford W and WHITNEY, Donna A) was born on 16 Jul 1923 in Lockport Memorial Hospital, Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 14 Aug 2011 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married COTRISS, Dorothy A on 8 Sep 1951. Dorothy (daughter of COTRISS, Lawrence and Pearl A) was born about 1927; died on 30 Oct 2019 in Town of Amherst, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Joseph J. Franklin, Jr., of Medina passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital with his family at his side at the age of 75.
 
Born August 28, 1946 in Medina, Joe was a son of the late Joseph Franklin, Sr. and Lois (Breitsman) Franklin. He was a graduate of Medina High School class of 1964. He attended some college before being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1967. Joe served in Vietnam in the Air Cavalry and was honorably discharged in 1969, and would continue to serve in the reserves until 1972. A proud Vietnam Veteran, Joe dedicated decades of his life to the honor and preservation of Medina’s proud military history. Joe had a hard exterior and loved quietly, yet proudly, his family, friends and military brothers and sisters. He cherished his family cottage, where he would spend evenings on the swing with his hunting dogs Katie, Sarah, Snowflake, and Mikey resting at his feet.
 
In addition to his parents, Joe was predeceased by his son, Michael Franklin in 1990; daughter, Carey Franklin in 2018. He is survived by his son Christopher (Diana) Franklin of Rochester; and his loving grandbabies, Ava Agusta and Charleigh Franklin.
 
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, Dec. 4th from 10am-12pm at Cooper Funeral Home, 215 West Center Street Medina, with memorial service immediately to follow at 12pm. Masks will be required. Interment with military honors will be in West Ridgeway Cemetery.

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

Donna married FARLOW, Richey B [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/13/1951

Services, will be held tomorrow
at 3 o'clock at Hedges F u n e r a l,
Hom on Universlty Avenue. Roch-
ester for Ann B r e i t s m a n , one and
haIf year old d a u g h t e r of Mr..
Mrs. Willis J. B r e i t s m a n Jr.,
who died unexpectedly of mem-
brane croup at her home In
Zelienople, Pa.

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

Family/Spouse: LESLIE, Randy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Medina NY Daily Register - 7/7/1980

LEWISTON - Elizabeth
Breitsman, 24, died of multiple
internal injuries last Thursday
in Mount St. Mary's Hospital
after an automobile accident.
She is survived by her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willis
Breitsman Jr. of Lewiston; two
sisters, Melissa of Lewiston
and Mrs. Donna Farlow of
Cazenovia; two brothers, John
of State College, Pa. Charles of
Ligoner, Pa.; her grand-
mother Mrs. Willis J. Breits-
man of Medina; an uncle
Rbert Breitsman of Medina;
and an aunt, Lois Franklin of
Medina.
Funeral services were held at
White Haven Cemetery in
Pittsford on Saturday.

Notes:

Melissa Ann Dowd, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, in Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
She was born on November 6, 1960 in Ellwood City, PA, the daughter of the late Willis J. and Joanne (Beers) Breitsman.
Missy earned a bachelor's degree at the University of Buffalo in Psychology with an emphasis in holocaust studies.
She was a devoted volunteer at the Summit Life Outreach Center in Niagara Falls where she touched the lives of young mothers, providing them with immense support and guidance.
Missy had a passion for travel, fitness, gardening, nature, and horses. She maintained acres of rose, hydrangea and peony gardens at her horse farm in Youngstown, where she practiced the equestrian art of dressage with her beloved horse, Solo.
She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Michael J. Dowd; her children, Charles(Jessica), Wilson, Marny (Rene) and John "Sam" (Maggy) Dowd; and was the sister of Donna (Rickey) Farlow, John W. (Kristy Schubel) Breitsman, and Charles W. (Randy Leslie) Breitsman; her mother-in-law, Patricia (late John) Dowd; also 20 nieces and nephews and three grand-nieces.
Missy was the sister of the late Elizabeth Sue and Ann Elizabeth Breitsman.
Her family will be present on Friday from 11 AM -3 PM and 5-7 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 901 Cayuga Street, Lewiston, NY. Due to current regulations, building capacity and social distancing will be monitored, facial coverings are also required. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the wishes of her family.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made in her name to the Summit Outreach Center, 1622 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301 or to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation.
Please visit rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register.Published on June 17, 2020

Melissa married DOWD, Michael J about 1989. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Judith married MICHAELS, Peter M [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]