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Tonawanda News Jun 14. 1951
PHILIP BREITENBACH
Philip Breitenbach, 78, of 96 Robinson St., died Wednesday in DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Germany, Mr. Breitenbach came to the U.S. when he was 12 years old and has since been a resident of the North Tonawanda area. He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church of Wendelville. Surviving are five sons: Louis, Fred, Henry and Walter all of North Tonawnda, and John of the Town of Tonawanda, four daughters, Mrs. Benjamin Wendt of Sanborn, Mrs. Edward Pokelwaldt of Niagara Falls, and Mrs. Kenneth Bayer and Mrs. Earl Bayer of Wendelville; 14 grandchildren, four great grandchildren; two brothers, Louis of the Town of Amherst and Adam of North Tonawanda; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Toellner of the Town of Amherst. Services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Hamp Funeral Home, 37 Adam St, the Rev. Karl Kindt officiating. Burial will be in Wheatfield cemetery.

Phillip married BEHM, Augusta L in 1896 in New York. Augusta (daughter of BEHM, Ferdinand and BEHM, Caroline Ernestine) was born on 4 Jun 1877 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary from Tonawanda News
21 July 1994
BREITENBACH
Louis P. Breitenbach, 97, of North Tonawanda, Thursday (July 21, 1994) at Hamlin Nursing Home. Mr. Breitenbach was born in Wheatfield and was a lifelong resident of this area. He was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Rescue Fire Company #5, Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent Association of North Tonawanda, Electric City Lodge I.O.O.F., Salvation Army Golden Agers and the Tonawanda Senior Citizens. He was the husband of the late Almeda, Irene and Vera Breitenbach. Mr. Breitenbach is survived by his step daughter, Mrs. Lawrence (Dolores) Wardell of North Tonawanda; one brother, John Breitenbach of Niagara Falls; two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Pokelwaldt of Niagara Falls and Mrs. Anna Wendt of Lewiston; also several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Wattengel Funeral Home, Inc., 307 Oliver Street, where services will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. The Rev. John Snyder-Samuelson will officiate. Interment Bear Ridge Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to Friedens United Church of Christ, Tonawanda Salvation Army or Rescue Fire Company.

Louis married HARTMAN, Almeda in Apr 1922. Almeda (daughter of HARTMAN, Charles and FISHER, Mary) was born about 1901 in New York; died on 7 Mar 1972 in Degraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SHIRMER, Irene. Irene was born in 1897 in New York; died on 11 Oct 1980 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: WESTPHAL, Mathilda Friedericke Emma. Mathilda (daughter of WESTPHAL, William F and STANGE, Albertine) was born on 24 Mar 1907 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 Jan 1985 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 4/5/1980

Henry C. Breitenbach,
80, of North Tonawanda,
Friday (April 4, 1980) at
Deveaux Manor Nursing
Home in Niagara
Falls. A native of North
Tonawanda, he was the
husband of Lona (Welch)
Breitenbach who died in
1965 and was the brother
of the late Elsie and
Margaret Boyer and the
late Frederick Breitenbach.
An Army veteran
of World War II, Mr.
Breitenbach had been
employed at Spaulding
Fibre in Tonawanda
until 1967 and was a
member of St. Paul's
United Church of Christ
inWendelville.N.Y.
He is survived by a
step-daughter, Margaret
(Burdette) Maerten of
North Tonawanda; two
step-sons, Charles P.
(Dorothy) Welch of
North Tonawanda and
Frank L. Welch of Los
Angeles, Calif.; two
s i s t e r s , Mrs. Katie
Pokewaldt of Niagara
Falls and Mrs. Anna
Wendt of Sanborn, NY.;
three brothers, John
B r e i t e n b a c h of
Tonawanda and Louis
and Walter Breitenbach
of North Tonawanda; six
grandchildren, four
great-grandchildren and
many nieces and
nephews.
Friends may call
Saturday and Sunday
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m., at John O. Roth
Funeral Home, Morgan
and William Sts.,
T o n a w a n d a where
services will be conducted
at 9:30 a.m.
Monday by Pastor
Charles W. Hobbs, Sr.
Burial at Resthaven
Cemetery. If desired,
memorials may be made
to the Heart Association
0f W.N.Y

Family/Spouse: KELLY, Lona Amelia. Lona was born about 1903 in Star Lake, St. Lawrence County, NY; died on 17 Apr 1965 in Degraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Anna M. Wendt
Lived in Sanborn homestead for 63 years
SANBORN - Anna M. (Breitenbach) Wendt, 92, formerly of Saunders Settlement Road, died Friday (July 21, 1995) in Fairchild Manor Nursing Home in Lewiston. She was born Dec. 9, 1902, in Wheatfield, the daughter of Phillip and Augusta (Behm) Breitenbach. She lived at her Saunders Settlement Road homestead in Sanborn for 63 years before moving into the nursing home. Mrs. Wendt attended Our Savior Lutheran Church in the Town of Niagara. She was a member of the Sanborn Senior Citizens. She enjoyed sewing and ceramics. Mrs. Wendt was the widow of the late Benjamin Wendt, who died in 1972. She is survived by two sons, Robert J. Wendt and Ronald P. Wendt, both of Sanborn; a daughter, Annette Stahl of Sanborn; a brother, John Breitenbach of Niagara FaJls; a sister, Katherine Pokelwaldt of Niagara Falls; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Louis Breitenbach, Walter Breitenbach, Frederick Breitenbach, Henry Breitenbach, Margaret Bayer and Else Bayer. Visitation is from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, Wheatfield. The Rev. Gary Luderman will conduct services at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Our Savior Lutheran Church, Military Road, Town of Niagara. Interment will be in Acacia Park Cemetery, Pendleton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Our Savior Lutheran Church building fund.

Buffalo News, The (NY) - July 23, 1995
A funeral service for Anna M. Wendt, 92, of Fairchild Manor Nursing Home, Lewiston, formerly of Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn, will be held at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday in Our Savior Lutheran Church, Military Road, Town of Niagara.
Burial will be in Acacia Park Cemetery, Pendleton.
Mrs. Wendt died Friday (July 21, 1995) in the nursing home.
Born in Wheatfield, Mrs. Wendt lived in Sanborn for 63 years.
She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and the Sanborn Senior Citizens. She enjoyed sewing and ceramics.
She was the widow of Benjamin Wendt, who died in 1972. They had been married nearly 50 years.
Mrs. Wendt is survived by a daughter, Annette Stahl of Sanborn; two sons, Robert J. and Ronald P., both of Sanborn; a brother, John Breitenbach of Niagara Falls; a sister, Katherine Pokelwaldt of Niagara Falls; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren

Anna married WENDT, Friedrich Philipp Benjamin on 30 Nov 1922 in Niagara County, NY. Friedrich (son of WENDT, Christian Friedrich Wilhelm and KOEPPEN, Louise W) was born on 18 Feb 1893 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died on 31 Jul 1972 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary from Tonawanda News
14 January 2003
John H. Breitenbach
Retired Production Supervisor for National Grinding Wheel in North Tonawanda
John H. Breitenbach, age 98, of Kenmore, NY, and also of Niagara Falls, NY, Sunday, January 12, 2003 at North Gate Manor Health Care Facility. Born in the Town of Wheatfield, he had been a resident of Kenmore for more than 55 years and of Niagara Falls from 1992 until 1999. He was the husband of Lauretta M. (nee Guinther) Breitenbach, who died in 1992 and was the son of the late Philip and Augusta Breitenbach. Mr. Breitenbach had been employed by National Grinding Wheel in North Tonawanda for 36 years, retiring in 1970 and was a member of Salem United Church of Christ. He is survived by his sister, Katherine Pokelwaldt of Lockport, NY. and was the brother of the late Louis, Frederick, Henry and Walter Breitenbach, Anna Wendt, Margaret Bayer and Elsie Bayer, also survived by many nieces and nephews.The family will receive relatives and friends on WEDNESDAY from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Salem United Church of Christ, 114 Morgan Street in Tonawanda, where services will be held at 11:00 a.m. following the visitation. Friends invited. The Rev. Alice McDermott will officiate. A private burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions are preferred to Salem United Church of Christ or to the charitable organization of your choice. Arrangements by John O. Roth Funeral Home, Inc., Tonawanda, NY.

John married GUNTHER, Lauretta M in Sep 1936. Lauretta was born on 8 Oct 1900; died on 21 Jan 1992 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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9/12/2004 LOCKPORT - Catherine C. Pokelwaldt, a homemaker and a defense worker during World War II, died Thursday in Briody Health Care Facility after a long illness. She was 97.
Mrs. Pokelwaldt was born Catherine Breitenbach in Wheatfield and raised in a farmhouse on the Amherst side of Tonawanda Creek. She lived most of her adult life in Niagara Falls, moving to Lockport at age 90. She had lived in the nursing home for more than a year.
During World War II, she worked as a riveter, assembling airplanes at Bell Aircraft Corp. in Wheatfield.
For most of her life she was a homemaker, enjoying what she called her "fancy work": knitting and crocheting, especially doilies and tablecloths.
Her family said she was a fine baker, specializing in a sour cream cookie recipe handed down from her grandmother. She also enjoyed playing cards.
Her husband of 43 years, Edward, died in 1970.
Survivors include four daughters, Shirley Palmiter of Pendleton, Audrey Smith of Ransomville, Carol Burnsworth of Lockport and Beverly Blaise of Prospect Heights, ILl.; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at noon Monday in Grace Lutheran Church, 736 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls. Burial will be in Wheatfield Cemetery.

Catherine married POKELWALDT, Edward Phillip in 1927 in New York. Edward (son of POKELWALDT, Herman Willam and WITTKOPP, Helena Louise) was born on 25 Apr 1906 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY; died on 17 Jun 1970 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Jun 1970 in Wheatfield Cemetery, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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23 October 1979 Tonawanda News
BAYER – Margaret E. Bayer, 69, of the Town of Pendleton, Monday (October 22, 1979) at DeGraff memorial Hospital. Born in Wheatfield, Mrs. Bayer was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ.
Wife of the late Kenneth N. Bayer, she is survived by one daughter, Jean Hillman of Lockport; one son, Donald Bayer of Pendleton; four brothers, Louis (Irene) Breitenbach, Walter (Mabel) Breitenbach, both of North Tonawanda, Henry Breitenbach of Niagara Falls and John (Loretta) Breitenbach of the Town of Tonawanda; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Wendt of Sanborn and Mrs. Catherine Pokelwaldt of Niagara Falls; three grandchildren, Deborah Gandt, Melody and Duane Hillman and two great-grandchildren, Eric and Alan Gandt.
Friends may call Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wattengel Funeral Home, Inc., 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda where services will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m., the Rev. Charles W. Hobbs, Sr., officiating. Burial Bear Ridge Cemetery.

Margaret married BAYER, Kenneth N on 27 Nov 1930 in Niagara County, NY. Kenneth (son of BAYER, Daniel D and Nellie) was born on 19 Jun 1906 in New York; died on 3 Aug 1979 in Degraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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25 March 1977 Tonawanda News
BAYER – Elsie C. (Bayer, 64, of Newfane, N.Y., formerly of North Tonawanda, Thursday (March 24, 1977). Mrs. Bayer was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ.
She is survived by her husband, Earl Bayer; one daughter, Mrs. John (Janet) Harding of Newfane; four brothers, Louis (Irene) Breitenbach, Walter (Mabel) Breitenbach, both of North Tonawanda; Henry Breitenbach of Tonawanda; John (Lauretta) Breitenbach of Kenmore and the late Fred (Matilda) Breitenbach; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Wendt of Sanborn, Mrs. Katherine Pokelwaldt of Niagara Falls and Mrs. Kenneth (Margaret) Bayer of North Tonawanda and two grandsons, Daniel and Chad Harding.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wattengel Funeral Home, Inc., 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda where services will be held Monday at a time to be announced, the Rev. Charles W. Hobbs, Sr., officiating. Burial will be at Acacia Park Cemetery.

Elsie married BAYER, Earl D about Nov 1940. Earl (son of BAYER, Daniel D and Nellie) was born on 27 Nov 1911 in New York; died on 25 Jul 1997 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary from Tonawanda News
2 April 1985
BREITENBACH - Walter, 69, of the Town of Wheatfield, Monday (April 1, 1985) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Mr. Breitenbach was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. He retired in 1980 after 43 years with Spaulding Fibre Company. He is survived by his wife, Mabel (nee Mittelstaedt) Breitenbach; three daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Judith) Cribbs, Mrs. Edward (Nancy) Pipalski, both of North Tonawanda, Mrs. Marvin (Sharon) Liedy, Town of Tonawanda; two brothers, Louis (Vera) Breitenbach of Tonawanda, John (Loretta) Breitenbach of Kenmore; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Wendt of Sanborn, Mrs. Catherine Pokelwaldt, of Niagara Falls; grandfather of six grandchildren. Also, survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Wattengel Funeral Home Inc., 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, where services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. The Rev. Richard E. Hinners officiating. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. If desired memorials may be made to St. Pauls Lutheran Church or the American Heart Association.

Walter married MITTELSTEADT, Mabel D on 21 Oct 1939 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Mabel (daughter of MITTELSTAEDT, Friedrich August and VOELKER, Emma) was born on 13 Jan 1918 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 25 Dec 2002 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WOLLNIK, Erna. Erna (daughter of WOLLNIK, Adolph) was born on 13 Jan 1922; died on 10 Nov 2001 in Orlando, Orange County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 3/1/2009

Robert J. Wendt, of Sanborn, NY, died Wednesday, February 25, 2009 in Mesa, AZ. Born in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, on September 6, 1923, Robert was 85 years old.He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jeannette Rich Wendt; and his parents, Ben and Anna Wendt.He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Doris K. Wendt; his four daughters, Sandra Underwood of Shell Beach, CA, Nancy McIvor of North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY, Carol Haseley of Sanborn, NY and Susan Reiter of Marengo, IL; step-children, Linda Wilson of Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, Gary Smith of Tampa, FL, Bonnie Melzer of Tucson, AZ; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; his twin brother, Ronald P. (Buddy) Wendt and sister, Annette Stahl, both of Sanborn, NY.After working for a number of years on the family farm, he delivered oil for Beecher Brothers Oil Co. of Sanborn, and retired in 1985 from National Grinding Wheel of North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. He enjoyed 24 years of retirement wintering in Arizona and riding his John Deere in New York. His gift of woodworking brought as much pleasure to him as to those who received his works of art. He will be greatly missed.A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, March 5th at 11 AM at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, 6630 Luther St., Niagara Falls. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holy Ghost Lutheran Church.Visit www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette for online guest register.

Robert married HOOPER, Doris Katherine on 27 Sep 1986 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Doris (daughter of HOOPER, Leland and VOGELMANN, Florence) was born on 8 Nov 1930 in Olcott, Niagara County, NY; died on 15 Oct 2013 in Tucson, Pima County, AZ. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married RICH, Jeannette Greenwood on 9 Jun 1951 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Jeannette (daughter of RICH, Stuart Lockwood and GREENWOOD, Mona Arline) was born on 3 Aug 1928 in Gloucester, MA; died on 11 Nov 1984 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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RONALD P. WENDT, age 94 of Fairport, NY, formerly of the Town of Lewiston, NY, was called to his heavenly home on October 1, 2017 at Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care, Winter Park, FL. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on September 6, 1923, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Anna (Brietenbach) Wendt. Ronald was employed as a plant engineer at National Grinding Wheel, North Tonawanda, until his retirement. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls. Ronald was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Loretta M. (Bernat) Wendt, on May 1, 2015.
Survivors include a son, Peter (Cheryl) Wendt, and daughter, Amy Porrier; three grandchildren, Pamyla, Emily and Eric; and several great-grandchildren.
Private graveside services will be held in Acacia Park Cemetery, with the family, with no prior visitation. Arrangements were with the DuBois Funeral Home.

Family/Spouse: BERNAT, Loretta M. Loretta (daughter of BERNAT, Waclaw and BRYLA, Mary) was born on 9 Jan 1918 in Jersey City, Hudson County, NJ; died on 1 May 2015 in Rochester, Monroe County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Annette Stahl, 86, of Heathwood Assisted Living, Amherst, formerly of Ward Road in Sanborn, was called to her heavenly home on January 17, 2017 at the facility after a lengthy illness. Born on May 2, 1930 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Anna (Breienbach) Wendt. 
She was employed as First Deputy Chief Clerk for Niagara County Surrogate Court for 30 years, retiring in 1995. Annette married Reuben Stahl on October 7, 1950 and he was called home January 27, 1999. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Wheatfield Post 1451, and a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, in the Town of Niagara, where she was active with the church clubs and choir. 
Survivors include a son, Jeffrey Stahl of Bloom Field; a daughter, Lynne Diciocco of East Aurora; and a brother, Ronald Wendt of Rochester. Also predeceased by a brother, Robert Wendt. Visitation will be Sunday, January 22 from 2-7 PM at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Philip N. Sallach, on Monday at 11:00 AM in Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2759 Military Road, Town of Niagara. Interment will follow in Acacia Park Cemetery. 
Memorial contributions may be made to Buffalo Hospice, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227.

Annette married STAHL, Reuben on 7 Oct 1950 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. Reuben (son of STAHL, Reuben W and LUCHTERHAND, Anna H) was born on 13 May 1922 in New York; died on 27 Jan 1999 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Carol Ann Burnsworth, age 78, passed away peacefully at home on November 5, 2016 due to pulmonary fibrosis. She was born April 26, 1938 in Niagara Falls, NY, to Edward and Katherine Pokelwaldt.
Carol was a 1957 graduate of LaSalle High School and retired after 25 years of service from Harrison Division of General Motors in 1993.
She was an accomplished artist in painting and ceramics, loved to garden and was an avid football fan, especially the Buffalo Bills. Carol loved life and her true enjoyment was to be around family and friends and make them laugh.
Carol is survived by two daughters, Penny Colangelo and her spouse Kent, and Kim Burnsworth. Also surviving Carol are her two loving granddaughters, Genevieve and Aria Colangelo; her two sisters, Audrey Smith and Beverly Blaise; her niece Peggy Palmiter and partner Nancy Chandler; and nephew, Gary Palmiter.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at pulmonaryfibrosis.org.

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

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Niagara Gazette - 6/30/1939

POKELWALDT—At Niagara Falls, N.Y.
June 29 1939. June E., daughter of Ed-
ward and Catherine; also survived by
three sisters, Shirley, Audrey and Ca-
rol. Funeral services will be held from
the family residence, on the Lockport
Road. Sunday. July 2, at 2:30 p.m. and
3:30 from the Zlon Lutheran church in
LaSalle. Burial in Shawnee cemetery.
Rev. O. F. Hoyer officiating.

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November 26, 2013
Shirley Palmiter

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

ATLANTA, GA —
Shirley Palmiter, formerly of Lockport, NY, died on Saturday, November 23, 2013 in Atlanta, GA, following a long illness.
Shirley was well-known at the Lockport Schools Federal Credit Union where she worked for many years. She moved to Atlanta to be near her daughter and has been living with Peggy and her partner, Nancy Chandler, for the last two years.
Shirley is survived by her son, Gary, of Wilmington Delaware; her daughter, Peggy; her sister, Audrey Smith of Ransomville, NY; her sister, Carol Burnsworth of Atlanta, GA; and her sister, Beverly Blaise of Chicago, IL. A celebration of the lives of Shirley and her husband Chuck will be planned for the spring on Goat Island, the location of their first date. Donations should be made to Niagara Hospice or Hospice Atlanta in her name.
Visit www.lockportjournal.com/obituaries for online guest register.

Shirley married PALMITER, Shirley Beach on 1 Sep 1948 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Shirley (son of PALMITER, Shirley and Sarah) was born on 8 Mar 1927 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 1 May 2005 in Town of Pendleton, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary of Audrey M. Smith

Audrey M. Smith, age 87, of Ransomville wife of the late Ronald R. Smith entered into rest on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at home. Audrey was born March 5, 1932 in Niagara Falls, NY. She is the daughter of the late Edward and the late Catherine Pokelwaldt. She married Ronald R. Smith on August 15, 1951 he predeceased on November 27, 2000. 
 
Audrey was a homemaker all of her life where she enjoyed spending time with her family. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres and the New York Yankees.
She is survived by four sons: Robert (Sherri) Smith of Highlands, TX Gerald Smith of Ransomville, NY, Kenneth Smith (Angel McGinnis) of Ransomville, NY and Daniel (Beverly) Smith of Lockport, NY; her sister Beverly (Chuck) Blaise of Chicago, IL; sister in-law Barbara Mullins of Florida also ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
 
Family and friends may call on SUNDAY from 2- 5 PM  at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES INC. 3648 Ransomville Rd, Ransomville, NY 14131. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on MONDAY( Dec, 16) at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online condolences.

Audrey married SMITH, Ronald R on 15 Aug 1951. Ronald died on 27 Nov 2000. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beverly married BLAISE, Charles Allen [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HILLMAN, Elwood L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HAYLETT, Donald R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Janet married HARDING, John F [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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April 12, 2013
Judith A. Cribbs

The Tonawanda News

NORTH TONAWANDA — Judith A. Cribbs (nee Brietenbach), age 72, of North Tonawanda, passed away Friday, April 12, 2013 in DeGraff Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Cribbs was born August 12, 1940 in North Tonawanda, daughter of the late Walter and Mabel (Mittlestaedt) Brietenbach. Mrs. Cribbs attended local schools and graduated from Starpoint High.

She was a life member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda. Mrs. Cribbs enjoyed bingo, shopping, ceramics and fishing with her husband.

Beloved wife of Thomas Cribbs; devoted mother of Thomas Cribbs, Jr. and Cynthia (Herbert) Crossley, both of North Tonawanda; loving grandmother of Matthew and Kaitlynn Cramer; sister of Sharon (late Marvin) Liedy and Nancy (late Edward) Pipalski. Also survived by nieces and nephews.

Friends may call MONDAY 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WATTENGEL Funeral Home, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:00 AM, with Rev. Karl W. Haeussler officiating. Interment will be in Acacia Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Roswell Park or DeGraff Memorial Hospital.

Online guest registry at www.Wattengel.com.

Judith married CRIBBS, Thomas J about Jul 1962 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Thomas (son of CRIBBS, Harry W and MARKOVICH, Elizabeth) was born on 9 May 1940 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 Apr 2013 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sharon married LIEDY, Marvin J [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Nancy married PAPKE, Howard Preston [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: WILSON, Neil. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: REITER, Bruce Alan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: Cheryl L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: COLANGELO, Kent. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: VANBUREN, Beverly. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: MCGINNIS, Angel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: GANDT, Howard F. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CROSSLEY, Herbert F. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]