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NF Gazette, Sep 25, 1941
MRS. HASELEY DIES
Widely Known 81-year-old Niagara County Native Passes Here
Mrs. Ottilie Haseley. 81-year-old, native and lifelong resident of Niagara county, died at her home. 1820 Pierce Avenue last night. The funeral will be held from the home at 2:30 pm Saturday with services at St Peter's Lutheran Church Walmore, at 3:15 pm The Rev Edward Grabau will officiating. Burial will be in St Peters cemetery Walmore Born in the town of Niagara, Mrs Haseley lived on farms in the Lockport, Tuscarora, and Saunders Settlement roads before coming to Niagara Falls 18 years ago. She was a devoted member of St. Peter's church In Walmore. Her husband, the late William D. Haseley. died eight years ago. She is survived by four sons, Christ P. of Newfane: Elmer, of Lockport: Victor H. of North Tonawanda, and Wilbur P. of this city, and five daughters. Mrs. Albert Wendt, Mrs. Herman Tappendorf, Mrs Louis O. Becker and Mrs. Benjamin Schmidt, of this city, and Mrs. Charles Bagwell, of Burt

Ottilie married HASELEY, William Gustav David on 16 Oct 1879 in Walmore, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. William (son of HASELEY, David Michael and PFUHL, Friederike Wilhelmine) was born on 23 Nov 1854 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 29 Oct 1932 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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WENDT- In this city. Dec 19. 1946. Adeline O. Wendt. age 67 wife of Albert C, mother of Mrs. George Stremble sister of Mrs. Herman Tappendorf. Mrs. Louis Becker. Wilbur Haseley. all of this city. Christ Haseley of Newfane. Mrs Anna Bagwell of Burt. N. Y . Elmer Haseley of Mapleton. N Y . Victor Haseley of North Tonawanda. Mrs. Benjamin Schmidt of BergholU She is also survived by two grandchildren Funeral at the home. 2120 Ontario Ave Monday, at 1:30 and 2 pm in St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. 18th and Cleveland Ave. Interment in Walmore. N Y.

Adeline married WENDT, Albert Gottlob on 24 Nov 1898 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Albert (son of WENDT, Friedrich Wilhelm and ZIEMENDORF, Wilhelmine) was born on 28 Nov 1868 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Oct 1957 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 10/26/1959

BURT-Mrs. Anna M. Bag-
well. 76. of Jockey Rd.. died
today (Oct. 26, 1959) at her
home after an illness of several
vears. She was the widow
of Charles T. Bagwell.
Born Feb. 8, 1883. near Ni-
agara Falls, Mrs. Bagwell was
a daughter of the late Mr. and
Mrs. William D. Haseley. She
had resided at her home and
farm here, since moving here
from Sanborn 51 years ago.
Surviving are two sons, Ed-
ward elsie, Toronto, Ont., and
William R. Eidt, Niagara Falls;
two sisters, Mrs. Louis Beck-
er, Niagara Falls, and Mrs.
Ida Smidt, Bergholtz' three
brothers, Elmer Hasseley,
Mapleton Rd., Victor Haseley,
St. Johnsburg, and wilber
Haseley, Niagara Falls; sev-
eral grandchildren, great-
grandchildren and nieces and
nephews.
Friends may call at the Cor-
win Funeral Home, Newfane,
from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. begin-
ning Tuesday. Funeral serv-
ices will be held at the funeral
home at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Burial will be in Pekin Ceme-
tery.

Family/Spouse: ELSIE, Robert. Robert was born about 1900 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married EIDT, John on 16 Feb 1909 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. John (son of EIDT, Conrad and YOST, Anna Margaret) was born in 1881 in Canada; died in 1917 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married BAGWELL, Charles T in 1919 in Niagara County, NY. Charles (son of BAGWELL, John B and MILLS, Lydia) was born in Oct 1860 in New York; died on 24 Aug 1938 in Burt, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Falls Gazette, Feb 13, 1954
TAPPENDORF - In this city February 11. 1954. Mathilda Tappendorf. Wife of Herman: sister of Mrs. Louis G. Becker. Mrs. Anna Bagwell, Mrs. Ida Schmidt. Wilbur P. Haseley, all of this city. Elmer Haseley of Mapleton, N. Y.. Victor Haseley of St Johnsburg. N. Y. Funeral will be held from the Otto Redanz Funeral Home. Michigan and Tenth St.. Monday at 1 p.m.. Rev. Evan J. Bartell officiating. Interment In Riverdale Cemetery.

Niagara Falls Gazette, Feb 12, 1954
Rites to Be Held Monday For Mrs. Tappendorf
Funeral rites will be held Monday for Mrs. Mathilda Tappendorf. 2255 Linwood Ave., a resident of Niagara Falls for the last 51 years, who died at her home yesterday after a long illness. Born near Sanborn, she is survived by her husband, Herman Tappendorf; three sisters. Mrs. Louis G. Becker, Mrs. Anna Bagwell and Mrs. Ida Schmidt, this city, and three brothers, Wilbur P. Haseley, this city, and Victor Haseley, St. Johnsburg, and Elmer Haseley, Mapleton. Services will be at 1 p.m. at the Redanz Funeral Home. The Rev. Evan I. Bartell, pastor .of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, will officiate and burial will be in Riverdale Cemetery.

Mathilda married TAPPENDORF, Herman Friedrich Wilhelm on 29 Jun 1905 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Herman (son of TAPPENDORF, Wilhelm and SCHULZ, Carolina Wilhelmina) was born on 13 Jul 1884 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 4 Jun 1965 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HASELEY - Funeral services for Christian P. Haseley. Coomer Rd.. Newfane, N. Y., were held from the Corwln Funeral Home, Newfane. N.Y., Tuesday, September 29. 1953. at
2 P.M.. Rev. Lawrence Kinne officiating. Bearers were Charles Clark, Le Valle Dunker. William Miles. Harold Resckhoff. Ernest Schultz, Benjamin Zastrow. Interment was at North Ridge Lutheran cemetery. Due to cable break in telephone service notice was unavoidably left out of Niagara Falls Gazette Monday. Mr. Haseley died at the De Graff Memorial Hospital. Tonawanda, N. Y.. Saturday, September 26, 1953. He was survived by his wife Rose Wittkopp Haseley, two daughters. Mrs. Forrest Jackson of North Tonawanda, Mrs. Van Farley of Newfane. N. Y.; three sons, Lawrence of Burt. N. Y., Kenneth of Olcott, Raymond of North Tonawanda. Thirteen grandchildren, four sisters. Mrs. Anna Bagwell of Burt, N. Y., Mrs. Herman Tappendorf. Mrs. Louis Becker of Niagara Falls. N.Y, Mrs. Ida Schmidt of Bergholz, N. Y.. 3 brothers. Wilbur Haseley of Niagara Falls. N. Y.. Elmer of Mapleton. N. Y.. and Victor of North Tonawanda. N. Y.

Christian married WITTKOPP, Rosina Martha Wilhelmine on 6 Apr 1910 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Rosina (daughter of WITTKOP, Johann Martin and ZUCH, Auguste) was born on 12 Jul 1890 in Niagara County, NY; died on 29 Jun 1974 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Falls Gazette, 12 May 1960
Called for Aid,Fireman Finds Sister Stricken
Mrs. Alma Becker, 72, of 1711 Pierce Ave., today was listed as in "critical" condition at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital where she was admitted Wednesday afternoon after apparently suffering a heart attack at a store at Linwood Ave. and 18th St. By coincidence, fire fighters who were called to the scene to render first aid were led by her brother, Capt. Wilbur Haseley. Oxygen was administered for 25 minutes before Mrs. Becker was sent to the hospital in a Frontier ambulance.
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BECKER - In this city. Dec. 11. 1964, lrma H. Becker, age 78 of 1711 Pierce Ave. Wife of the late Louis G. Becker. Mother of Louis H. Becker of this city, Herbert W. Becker of Kenmore, Walter Becker of Portsmouth, Va., Mrs. Burton (Verna) Walsh of El Paso, Texas, Mrs. John (Irene) Page of Hallendale, Fla. Also 3 brothers, Wilbur Haseley, this city, Elmer Haseley of Mapleton, N.Y., Victor Haseley of St. Johnsburg and 1 sister, Mrs. Ida Schmidt of Bergholz, Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral services Monday at 2 p.m. from the Otto Redanz Funeral Home Inc., Michigan and Tenth St. Rev. Paul R. Swank officiating. Burial In Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-9 Sunday.

Alma married BECKER, Louis George on 12 Jun 1910 in Niagara County, NY. Louis (son of BECKER, Henry S and TEDORF, Anna) was born on 9 Dec 1889 in Elmwood, Ontario, Canada; died on 5 May 1963 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Elmer L. Haseley, 75
PENDLETON - A longtime area farmer, Elmer L. Haseley, 75, of Mapleton Road, died Sunday (Feb 6, 1966) in Lockport Memorial Hospital after a two year illness.
Mr. Haseley was bom in LaSalle, March 21, 1890, son of William and Otillie Wendt Haseley. He was one of the oldest members of St. Paul's United Church of Christ and operated a farm In Mapleton Road for more then 50 years. Survivors include three
daughters, Mrs. Herbert Prudom, Middleport, Mrs. Carl Forth, Pendleton, and Mrs. Howard Weinheimer, North Tonawanda; two brothers, Victor Haseley, North Tonawanda, and Wilbur Haseley, Niagara Fails; a sister, Mrs. Ida Williams, Bergholz; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Gaul Funeral Home. Rev. Kenneth Kolbe of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in Wheatfield Cemetery.

Elmer married BISCHKOPF, Alice M on 20 Jan 1915 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Alice (daughter of BISCHKOPF, Charles and VOELKER, Wilhelmina) was born on 12 Feb 1892 in New York; died on 31 Aug 1964 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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26 June 1975 Tonawanda News
WILLIAMS - Ida Schmidt Williams of 2559 Wurl St., Bergholtz in Memorial Medical Center, Wednesday (June 25, 1975). Mrs. Williams was a life-long resident of the Sanborn-Bergholtz area. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church and the A.L.C.W of the Church. She is survived by her husband, Bert Williams; mother of Harold Schmidt and Mrs. Lavina Moll, all of Bergholtz; step-mother of Clarence and Richard Schmidt, Mrs. Anthony (Hilda) Jensen, Mrs. Edna Schumacher, all of North Tonawanda; sister of Victor Haseley of North Tonawanda and Wilbur Haseley of Niagara Falls, also survived by seventeen grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m., at St. James Lutheran Church, Bergholtz with the Rev. Harold L. Baum officiating. Interment St. James Lutheran Cemetery. The family will be present at the Rhoney Funeral Home, Inc., 5893 Hoover Rd., Sanborn from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. If preferred, memorials may be made to the St. James Lutheran Church Development Fund.

Family/Spouse: WILLIAMS, Bert. Bert was born on 1 Jan 1895 in New York; died in Jan 1982 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ida married WALCK, Christian Friedrich Wilhelm on 10 Jun 1917 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Christian (son of WALCK, Johannes B W and WOLF, Wilhelmine Christine) was born on 22 Oct 1882 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 7 Mar 1928 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ida married SCHMIDT, Benjamin Karl Wilhelm Julius about 1930. Benjamin (son of SCHMIDT, Johann Carl Wilhelm and GOMBERT, Albertine Caroline Emilie) was born on 1 Jul 1890 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 10 Jun 1949 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Victor H. Haseley
HASELEY - Victor H., age 8I, of the Town of Wheatfield, Friday, May 12, 1978 in, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Mr. Haseley was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. He is. survived by his wife, Ida Haseley (nee Ellmann); 2 daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Beatrice) Wolf of Glen Burnie, Maryland and Mrs. John (Ardis) Wolf of the Town of Wheatfield; 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; 1 brother, Wilbur Haseley of Niagara Falls. Friends may call at the FRETTHOLD FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Road in North Tonawanda, this evening from 7-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. from St. John Lutheran Church. The Rev. Rolf A. Buchmann will officiate. Interment in St. John Lutheran Cemetery. If so desired memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church.

Victor married ELLMAN, Ida Ella Maria on 2 Nov 1919 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Ida (daughter of ELLMAN, Rudolph and BIERMAN, Maria) was born on 29 Aug 1897 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 30 Nov 1990 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In 1920 worked at Memorial Hospital

Niagara Falls Gazette Jul 22, 1964
CAPT. WILBUR HASELEY
Firefighters To Honor Capt. Haseley
Capt. Wilbur Haseley of the Niagara Falls Fire Department will be honored by his fellow workers at a retirement dinner Thursday at the Crown and Anchor Restaurant at 6:30 p.m. Capt. Haseley retired July 1 after more than 41 years with the department. Born in Sanborn in 1899, Capt. Haseley joined the fire department in 1923 and was appointed engineer in 1932. He became a captain in 1956 and has held that position since.
As a member of the department, he has served under eight fire chiefs. His first fire was in 1923 at 11th Street and Buffalo Avenue. Capt. Haseley plans to visit his daughter in New York City and travel throughout the western part of the country. He and his wife live at 2244 Linwood Ave. They have four children and seven grandchildren.

Wilbur married STEINBRENNER, Anna Caroline on 3 Dec 1919 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Anna (daughter of STEINBRENNER, August and MAHANGER, Maria) was born on 17 May 1900 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 24 Jul 1988 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 3/31/1968

STREMBLE In Memorial Hospital,
Morch 30, 1968. Irene Wendt Stremble,
oge 67, of 2120 Ontarlo Ave. Wife of
George A. Stremble; Mother of Mrs.
John (Carol) Eodlce, all of this city,
Albert J. Stremble, U.S. Air Force,
Jopan; four grandchildren. Funeral
Services will be held Tuesday of 2
P.M. In St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
Burial In St. Paul's Cemetery, Berghotz.
The family, will be present Sundoy
of The Otto Redanz Funeral Home
Inc., Michigan Ave. ond Tenth Street,
12 to 3 and 7 to 9 P.M. Monday, 3 to
5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Contributions may
be made to Memorial Fund St. Paul's
Lutheron Church.

Irene married STREMBLE, George Arthur on 4 Oct 1932 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. George was born on 29 Sep 1897 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; died on 18 Dec 1971 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ANTHONY, Winifred. Winifred died in 1965. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MOORE, Ivy Marian. Ivy died in 1946. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SEDOR, Mabel Muriel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wilhelm married STEVER, Ethel Margaret on 25 Mar 1919 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Ethel was born in 1903 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette
Lawrence, E. Haseley
WILSON - Funeral services will be held Monday for Lawrence E. Haseley, 65, of 415 Young St., who died unexpectedly Thursday (May 1, 1980) after collapsing while playing golf. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Lockport Memorial Hospital. He was born in Cambria, son of the late Christian and Rosa Wittcop Haseley. He had retired April 1 after 43 years employment at Harrison Radiator Division of General Motors. At the time of his retirement he was a production scheduler. Haseley was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and past superintendent of the Sunday school. He was a member of the Harrison golf team. He is survived by his wife, Winifred Ruth Johnston; three sons, Carl, of Biloxi, Miss., Daniel, of Rochester, and the Rev. Stephen Haseley, of Iowa City, Iowa; one daughter, Mrs. Doyle (Bonita) Jones, Lynville, N.C.; one sister, Mrs. Forrest (Ruth) Jackson, Tonawanda; one brother, Kenneth Haseley, Buffalo; 11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, Transit Road, Newfane. Burial will be in Corwin cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home Inc., 2670 Main St., Newfane. The family said contributions to the organ fund of Faith Lutheran Church would be acceptable as tribute

Lawrence married JOHNSTON, Winifred Ruth on 4 Dec 1937 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. Winifred was born on 27 Nov 1919 in Town of Appleton, Niagara County, NY; died on 5 Aug 1999 in Burnsville, Yancey County, NC. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: JACKSON, Forrest D. Forrest was born on 2 Apr 1926 in New York; died on 26 Oct 1997 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruth married EGGERT, Alan J on 28 Oct 1936 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Alan (son of EGGERT, John H) was born in 1914 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY; died on 6 May 1945 in Degraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HALSTEAD, Nancy Elen. Nancy (daughter of HALSTEAD, Warren and DAVIS, Lucy Eudelpha) was born on 18 Sep 1924 in Nashville, Davidson County, TN; died on 6 Nov 2007 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mildred married FARLEY, Van Edward on 4 Nov 1944 in North Ridge, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Van (son of FARLEY and Marion) was born on 5 Jun 1926 in New York; died in Jun 1973 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Herbert married JACKSON, Rhea E on 6 Feb 1931 in Wellsville, Allegany County, NY, and was divorced on 8 Jan 1955 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Rhea was born on 13 Aug 1912 in Genesee, Potter County, PA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WILKE, Lillie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Niagara Gazette, 12 Nov 1943
Chief yeoman Walter H. Becker and Sergeant Technician Louis H. Becker, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Louis G. Becker, of 1711 Pierce avenue, recently visited their parents after a short leave and furlougs. Chief Yeoman Walter has been a member of the United States Coast Guard for the last five years and has served in several ratings at sea and in various stations along the Great Lakes. At present he is assigned to recruiting duty at the Naval District headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. He is a graduate of the Trott Vocational school and completed several rating courses including one in navigation at Cornell University. He has successfully completed the required examination for officer's training at the Coast Guard academy, New London, Conn., and expects to be transferred in the near future. Prior to his enlisting he was employed in the shipping and planning departments of the Carborundum company. At the present Sergeant Technician Louis is stationed at Camp Pendleton, Va. He has served in the army for the last 18 months, prior to which he served an enlistment in the Navy and an enlistment in the Coast Guard, having been honorably discharged as a machinist's mate, second class in May, 1941. He was employed by the E. I. duPont de Nemours and company before enlisting in the United States Army.
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Walter Becker
Coast Guard Veteran and Realtor
Both Walter and Marion were born near Niagara Falls, New York, Walter on his father's farm, the third of five children. One memory of this time pictures him riding a blind horse to a one-room country school. Unable to sell their produce during the Depression, the family moved into town. Walter was very involved in scouting, an eagle scout and counselor. Growing in "words" he was the editor of his high school yearbook. He and Marion met at a Walther League skating party and were married in 1941. After high school, Walt worked for several local companies, but then followed his brother in joining the Coast Guard. He was first a "surfman" on Lake Erie, still near home. Then, he struck for the yeoman rate, "because they got liberty every night." Successive assignments brought him into recruiting duty in the upper Mid-west at the beginning of World War II. He swore-in drafts of men throughout the region and moved them to boot camp. His and Marion's first child, Wayne, was conceived just before the War, while they were in Detroit, and born in the summer of 1942, on the day of the Battle of Midway. Walter was subsequently transferred to Ketchikan, Alaska, which was being built up as an anchor for resistance to a feared Japanese invasion proceeding down the Aleutian Chain. Walter became a chief yeoman assisting in the setup. The young family waited in a house they bought in Niagara Falls, the first of Walter's many houses, later sold to Marion's parents. As the months and years went by, the fear of an invasion of Alaska diminished and the family was brought together. Their second child, Sandy, was born in the Territory of Alaska just after the War ended. Walter remained in the Coast Guard, and was transferred to Cleveland, living in Army housing forty-five miles distant, then to Baltimore, helping run the procurement and supply functions of the Coast Guard's primary ship yard. He bought another house near Baltimore which he kept and rented out during future transfers. The family moved to Portsmouth in the early 1950's, first living in Westhaven, and then in Cradock, and, life-long Lutherans, joined Redeemer. Walter worked in the Coast Guard district office in Norfolk, made warrant officer and went to sea as the supply officer of the Coast Guard Cutter Ingham doing "weather patrol" in the North Atlantic. He was then assigned to the aircraft repair and supply base in Elizabeth City, (the only place he didn't buy a house,) and then as the supply officer at the air station in Traverse City, Michigan. They returned to Portsmouth, and the house in Cradock, and Redeemer, in 1963, where Walter was the executive officer of the Coast Guard supply base, from which he retired from the Coast Guard in 1965. When Walter left the Service, he continued in the Real Estate profession for which all these moves had prepared him, and he and Marion made their final move to their present home in Deep Creek, valuing Redeemer (and their Redeemer) all the way!
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Funeral remarks for Walter Becker (3/18/1916 - 11/10/2009)
Redeemer Lutheran Church, Portsmouth, Va. 11/14/09 by Wayne Becker
Walter Becker died this past Tuesday at the age of 93. Looking back on his life, I see three themes: a drive to develop himself and subsequent accomplishment, real friendship and compassion for others.
Childhood
Walter was born on a farm in up-state New York, near Niagara Falls, in 1916. There are stories of his riding a blind horse to school, having a job to get there early to start a fire in the stove that heated the one-room schoolhouse. His family moved to town during the Depression. He accomplished a lot, for his beginnings. He was the editor of his school paper, an Eagle scout and scouting counselor. He had one really good friend that he remembered well through the course of his progressive dementia, telling a particular joke, he'd say: ... "old Cocky Hidlebrant, that used to crack him up." Dad had a nickname: "Peaceful." There are things from this upbringing that he carried through life: farming/gardening, a love of outdoors, and an enjoyment of people. He met his wife to be, Marion, at a Lutheran Youth skating party. They were married in 1941, had two children and stayed together for 64 years, through thick and thin, and lots of moves, until she died in 2005. ... please see the pictures!
Work
Walter worked at several jobs before joining the Coast Guard just before WWII, where he was Surfman at a shore station, seaman on a ship on the great lakes, struck for yeoman rate because he said they got liberty every night; was a recruiter in Detroit and a very young CPO when WWII began, we just donated photos of these times to the Coast Guard's history archives -- then he was transferred to Ketchikan, Alaska, when my Mother and I stayed in Niagara Falls in the first
of many houses they bought. In 1945, we were able to join him, and Sandy was born in the Territory of Alaska in 1946. ... then he was transferred to Cleveland, then Baltimore doing procurement for their shipyard, to here, Portsmouth, in the early 1950's, he and Marion joined this church, he worked at the Coast Guard district office in Norfolk, then sailed on the CGC Ingham --- please see the pictures --- then Elizabeth City Air Station, and the CG's Traverse City, Michigan Air Station, as its supply officer, and, by choice, back here as Executive Officer of the Portsmouth Supply Office, and into retirement.
Business Here:
Following his retirement from the Coast Guard, he worked selling real estate, put his heart into it, and, in a few years, formed his own company. He came to own 40 or 50 houses, which he rented. He continued hunting and fishing and gardening: ...( there was one transfer with chickens on the fender, raised rabbits in Cradock, bought a small farm, with horses, he called "Becker's 7 acres," out on Jollif Road.) He always had a large vegetable garden planted in the spring. As he grew older, fellowship with other men became more important. Active in all sorts of clubs and
organizations ... Ruritans, Masons, businessmen's organizations, Isaac Walton league and other outdoors groups. His meeting with the Boys at McDonald's was a morning routine.
Outlook
He saw life in terms of people. He loved his grandchildren. He and Marion contributed substantially to their educations. He was generous in many ways. On one occasion, he made a substantial loan to a man to establish himself in business, failing to repay, he and I visited the man .... he listened to his needs, understood, described himself as a Christian and lent him more money, to my mother's dismay. He supported a number of home buyers and renters. Walter continued to work well into his increasingly frail 80's, managing his rental properties and taking his truck around to make repairs. He also enjoyed researching and picking stocks; his adviser said he did as well as many of the pros. He became a "gentle person", as some elderly men do, always courteous, loving. If he was known for one thing, it is compassion. He would watch television and cry in sympathy with children and animals. His compassion extended to his business relations; many people have said: "I owe Walter Becker my home; I wouldn't be here, but for him." Through the years, a couple of younger men adopted him as "father." He was a good man.
His Disease
For the last good-many years, Walter suffered from progressive dementia; he became more and more distant. In his better years, he collected jokes, later, he got them more jumbled and lost the punch lines, and eventually didn't recognize them. The Spring came when he no longer planted his garden. Marion cared for Walter until her death in 2005, when Sandy moved in with him, and tended to his needs. When he got worse, we moved him to Deep Creek Manor, off George Washington Highway, in Chesapeake. Grant Goldman, Maggie Boone and Alma Lawrence did a great job with him. But, as time went on, still more of his old 'self' was nibbled away. Each trip I made, he was noticeable more diminished, but we could also sense: "He's still in there." Four years ago, we got what proved good advice from an African man who saw Dad enter the hotel for my daughter's wedding: "Don't be sorry for what he's lost, appreciate what's left." Walter seemed to remain happy, it seemed a grace that the disease progressed ahead of his awareness of it. For us it has been what Nancy Regan called a "long goodbye." After each rush to the emergency room recently, he returned less capable. I arrived on Tuesday, coming down to consider placing him in hospice care; he died an hour after I arrived, with my sister and me there, not in apparent pain. God's timing is perfect.
Close
Looking back on his life, I see a drive to develop himself to do, real friendship and compassion for others. We want to express our appreciation the people at DCM, Dr. Kuo, the people of the Church, the friends who have stuck with him, especially Bill Barlow, who visited him to the end, even as he saw him deteriorate, and Pastor Becker, who, visited him most weeks through his last years ... and to recognize, my sister Sandy, who visited him most days. Thank you all; thank God!

Walter married HOLLAND, Marion Eleanor on 13 Sep 1941 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Marion (daughter of HOLLAND, Herman Theodore and RIEMAN, Ella M) was born on 5 Dec 1918 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 Jul 2005 in Chesapeake, Elizabeth County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Verna Elizabeth Walsh
September 10, 1920 - April 27, 2016
Verna Elizabeth Walsh (nee Becker), 95, of Austin, TX, passed away April 27, 2016. Verna was born in Lewiston, NY, on September 10, 1920 to Louis and Alma Becker. As a young child, she lived on a farm and attended a one-room schoolhouse. Her family eventually moved to Niagara Falls, NY, and she graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1939. In 1942 she married her high school sweetheart, Burt. She was a wonderful homemaker, and together they raised four children. She was a good cook and enjoyed creating oil paintings, making ceramics, and other artistic pursuits. Above all, she was a great wife and mother. In 1962, the family moved to the Chicago area so Burt could attend school at DeVry Tech for a year. After he graduated in 1963, the family moved to Long Beach, California, where he got a job working for aerospace contractor North American Aviation as an electronic technician. Later the family moved to El Paso, TX, when Burt was transferred to White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico to work on the launch escape system for the Apollo space program. In 1966, they moved again, this time to Titusville, FL, for his job at Kennedy Space Center. Burt continued working on the Apollo space program during the space race and the moon landing in 1969. Unfortunately, he became ill and died in 1976. Two years later, Verna moved to Austin, TX, to be near her daughter and son and his family. She resided in Austin until her death. She is survived by her children, Evelyn (George), Douglas (Linda), Nancy (Theo), and Allan; her grandchildren, Paul (Emily), Alyson (Peter), John (Caitlin), George/Billy, Bryn, and Jessie; her great-grandchildren, David, Matthew, Joseph, Anne, and Rachel; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband, Burton J. Walsh; her siblings, Herbert, Louis, Walter, and Irene; and her grandson, Brian. The family wishes to express heartfelt thanks to the compassionate caregivers at Senior Care at Onion Creek and at South Austin Medical Center during her final days. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Verna married WALSH, Burton J on 14 Feb 1942 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Burton (son of WALSH, Frank and Maude) was born on 4 Apr 1920 in Canada; died in Sep 1976 in Titusville, Brevard County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette Oct 2, 1970
Ex-Resident Dies in South
Mrs. Irene (Becker) Page, 45, of Hollywood, Fla., died Thursday (Oct. 1, 1970) at her home. She and her husband, John Page, were residents of this city before moving to Florida about 10 years ago. She is survived by her husband, two sons, David and
Charles Page; her brother-inlaw, Ed Page, and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held Saturday in Hollywood.

Irene married PAGE, John Charles in 1964 in Hallandale, Broward County, FL. John (son of PAGE, Charles and Isabelle) was born in New York; died in Dec 1970 in Hollywood, Broward County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Irene married EAGAN, Thomas Vincent in 1946 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Thomas was born on 21 Jun 1913; died on 17 Jun 1965 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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GLADYS M. PRUDOM
The Buffalo News - Monday, January 12, 1998
Gladys M. Prudom , 81, who was active in several community groups, died Friday (Jan. 9, 1998) in the Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Medina.
A native of Pendleton, the former Gladys M. Hasley was a member of Cheer Rebekah Lodge in Newfane and a past district deputy of the Rebekahs
She also was a member of Quaker Road United Methodist Church, Johnson Creek Senior Citizens, Newfane Grange 1292 and the auxiliaries of Aerie 825, Fraternal Order of Eagles, in Lockport and the Hartland Conservation Club of Newfane.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Herbert R.; two sons, Winston of Medina and Albert of Wisconsin; two daughters, Linda Wilson of Newfane and Lori Sue Hasley; two sisters, Leona Forth of Lockport and Alice Weinheimer of North Tonawanda; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today in Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St. Burial will be in Hartland Central Cemetery.

Gladys married PRUDOM, Herbert R on 31 Oct 1931 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Herbert (son of PRUDOM, Albert R) was born on 24 Aug 1912 in New York; died on 9 Feb 2000 in Middleport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leona married FORTH, Carl Leonard on 3 Jul 1937 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Carl (son of FORTH, Herbert P and SCHULTZ, Ida M) was born on 31 May 1916 in Niagara County, NY; died on 11 May 1969 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary for Alice M. Weinheimer
Alice M. Weinheimer (Haseley) age 98 of North Tonawanda, December 1, 2017 at her hone under the care of Niagara Hospice. Alice was a member of Faith United Church of Christ. She was the wife of the late C. Howard Weinheimer who died in 1978. Beloved mother of Mary Loy (late David) Mesi and Revitt Weinheimer. Grandmother of David (Patricia) Mesi and Deanna Mesi. Great-grandmother of Grayson, Joshua, Isabella and Xzander. Aunt of several nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc. 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda on Monday from 3 - 8 P.M. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 10 A.M., the Rev. Martin Hamann will officiate, interment will be in Acacia Park Cemetery. If so desired memorials may be made to Faith United Church of Christ or the Niagara Hospice. Guest register available at frettholdfuneralhome.com

Alice married WEINHEIMER, Charles Howard on 26 Nov 1938. Charles (son of WEINHEIMER, Charles H and MUDD, Florence Ruth) was born on 29 Jul 1917 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Nov 1978 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lavina A. Moll (Walck), age 83, died February 21, 2002 at her residence in Bergholz, and formerly lived in Lockport. Born in the Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY on May 1, 1918 to Christian and Ida (Haseley) Walck. She was a homemaker for most of her life, a lifelong member of St. James Ev. Lutheran Church in Bergholz and enjoyed gardening.
Survivors include one son, Leonard (Carol) Moll of Bergholz. She was predeceased by her husband, Erwin Moll on January 2, 1974; a brother, Harold Schmidt; stepbrothers, Clarence and Richard Schmidt; and stepsisters, Hilda Jensen and Edna Schumacher
Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Saturday from 7-9 P.M. and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Services will be conducted by the Rev. David B. Menz on Monday at 11:00 A.M. in St. James Ev. Lutheran Church, corner of Niagara Road and Rohr Street in Bergholz. Interment in the church cemetery, Town of Wheatfield. Memorials may be made to St. James Ev. Lutheran Church Building Fund.

Lavina married MOLL, Erwin G on 27 May 1938 in Niagara County, NY. Erwin (son of MOLL, Rudolph A and BOLDT, Anna W) was born on 23 Jul 1913 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 2 Jan 1974 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - October 15, 1999
HAROLD SCHMIDT, CONRAIL ENGINEER, CONSTRUCTION WORKER, SOFTBALL COACH
Harold "Smitty" Schmidt, 66, who was an engineer with Conrail from 1964 to 1995, died Thursday (Oct. 14, 1999) in Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, after a brief illness. Schmidt, also known as "Hans," was born in Wheatfield and was a graduate of Trott Vocational High School, Niagara Falls. He was a softball coach with the Cub Scouts and a catcher for the St. James Lutheran Church team in his younger days. A member of the Operating Engineers union, he worked on the construction of Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston; the Grand Island Bridges; and the Niagara Power Project, Lewiston. In addition, he was a co-owner of the former Bergholz Garage. A lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church, he held various positions, including representative of the finance committee and an elder. He also was a charter member of the Wheatfield Business Association. Schmidt enjoyed fishing, bowling and euchre. A lifelong resident of Wheatfield, he also enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and Europe. His first wife, Jeanette Blaise Schmidt, died in 1975. Survivors include his second wife, the former D. Jean VanNorman; three sons, Lawrence of Fayetteville, Ga., Charles and Dennis; a daughter, Katherine Harrison of Aurora, Colo.; a stepson, Scott Nestler of Los Angeles; a stepdaughter, Lori Nestler of Amherst; two sisters, Hilda Jensen of North Tonawanda and Lavina Moll; and 10 grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in St. James Lutheran Church, Niagara Road and Rohr Street. Burial will be in Acacia Park, Pendleton.
Buffalo News, The (NY) - October 15, 1999
HAROLD SCHMIDT, CONRAIL ENGINEER, CONSTRUCTION WORKER, SOFTBALL COACH
Harold "Smitty" Schmidt, 66, who was an engineer with Conrail from 1964 to 1995, died Thursday (Oct. 14, 1999) in Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, after a brief illness. Schmidt, also known as "Hans," was born in Wheatfield and was a graduate of Trott Vocational High School, Niagara Falls. He was a softball coach with the Cub Scouts and a catcher for the St. James Lutheran Church team in his younger days. A member of the Operating Engineers union, he worked on the construction of Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston; the Grand Island Bridges; and the Niagara Power Project, Lewiston. In addition, he was a co-owner of the former Bergholz Garage. A lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church, he held various positions, including representative of the finance committee and an elder. He also was a charter member of the Wheatfield Business Association. Schmidt enjoyed fishing, bowling and euchre. A lifelong resident of Wheatfield, he also enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and Europe. His first wife, Jeanette Blaise Schmidt, died in 1975. Survivors include his second wife, the former D. Jean VanNorman; three sons, Lawrence of Fayetteville, Ga., Charles and Dennis; a daughter, Katherine Harrison of Aurora, Colo.; a stepson, Scott Nestler of Los Angeles; a stepdaughter, Lori Nestler of Amherst; two sisters, Hilda Jensen of North Tonawanda and Lavina Moll; and 10 grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in St. James Lutheran Church, Niagara Road and Rohr Street. Burial will be in Acacia Park, Pendleton.

Family/Spouse: VAN NORMAN, Doris Jean. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harold married BLAISE, Jeanette on 20 Jun 1953 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Jeanette (daughter of BLAISE, John F and Mildred M) was born on 31 Jul 1934 in New York; died on 8 Apr 1975 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beatrice married WOLF, Lt. Col. Arthur Elmer on 18 Oct 1941 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Arthur (son of WOLF, Elmer Edwin Albert and STANGE, Bertha Louise) was born on 21 Aug 1916 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 20 Sep 2010 in Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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July 27, 2014
Ardis R. DuBois

Niagara Gazette

NORTH TONAWANDA - Ardis R. DuBois, age 89, of Wheatfield, was called peacefully to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 27, 2014, at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Born in North Tonawanda, NY on October 4, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Ida (Ellman) Haseley. A graduate of North Tonawanda High School, she was a lifelong member of St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Wheatfield, where she served on the Altar Guild and member of the Women Of The Church. Ardis was also a member of the Wheatfield Seniors and did volunteer work at ElderWood Health Care at Crestwood, and the Niagara County Nutrition Program. She enjoyed reading and gardening.

Survivors include a son, Gary Wolf of Wheatfield; daughter, Barbara (Russell) Grillo of Riverside, CA; two stepsons, Douglas (Barbara) DuBois of Amherst, and Cal (Lisa) DuBois of Sanborn; six grandchildren, Kristy (Brian) Williams, Stacy (Chris) Grubbs, Stephen Grillo, Kelley Grillo, Danielle DuBois, Jeffrey DuBois; two great-grandsons, Brandon and Jacob Williams; a sister, Beatrice Wolf of Baltimore, MD; sister-in-law, Louise Bish of Tonawanda, and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her two husbands, John Wolf and Herbert DuBois.

Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road (Bergholz), in Wheatfield, on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Services will be conducted on Thursday (July 31), at 10:30 AM in St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Falls Blvd. and Ward Road. Interment will follow in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

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

Ardis married DUBOIS, Herbert Alvin on 23 May 1987 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Herbert (son of DUBOIS, Albert August Wilhelm and FERCHEN, Anna Christine Auguste) was born on 15 May 1924 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 16 Apr 1995 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ardis married WOLF, John W on 26 Apr 1947 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. John (son of WOLF, Elmer Edwin Albert and STANGE, Bertha Louise) was born on 23 Oct 1920 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Oct 1982 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HASLEY - In this city. February 18th. 1924. Alfred W. Hasley. aged 3 years, beloved |son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Hasley, brother of Wilbur Junior. Funeral private
fron the family residence. 1410 Thirteenth St. Monday at 4 p.m., Rev. Edward
Nemeschy officiating. Interment Riverdale cemetery.

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Niagara Falls Gazette Sep 29, 1961
Wilbur J. Haseley, an executive of Moore Business Forms Inc., died Thursday (Sept. 28, 1961) at Roswell Park Memorial Hospital, Buffalo. He was 39 years old. Mr. Haseley, a native of Niagara Falls, was manager of Moore's special service department at the Buffalo Avenue plant. He joined the company here as an order taker in 1948. He and his family returned to Niagara Falls last September when be was promoted to the special service position. The family lives at 2434 Linwood Ave.
Worked in Boston
He served as field order supervisor of Moore's Boston sales office from 1951 to 1956 and then became planning and service supervisor at Moore's Thurmont, Md., plant. He was the son of Fire Captain and Mrs. Wilbur P. Haseley, this city. He is a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and Niagara University. He also attended Northeastern University and Boston College. In 1942 he joined the Army Air Forces and served as a tail gunner on a combat bomber. He participated in the first air raids on Rumania's Ploesti oil fields. His discharge came in 1945. The executive was a member of the American Legion and Lions Club in Thurmont and belonged to the Industrial Management Club, Moore's Credit Union, Old Timers Club, and Athletic Association. Leaves 3 Children
Besides his parents, he is survived by his widow, Mrs. Jeanette Hartwig Haseley; a son, Paul W. Haseley, at home; two daughters, Merle Ann and Carolyn M. Haseley, both at home; two brothers, Donald and Gerald Haseley, both of this city; and a sister, Mrs. Sandra Schneider, Staten Island. Services will be a t .3 p.m. Monday at the Gridley Funeral Home. Rev. Theodore L. Menter, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverdale Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Saturday.
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HASELEY - Wilbur J. of 2434 Linwood Ave., In Buffalo, N.Y. September 28th. 1961, husband of Jeanette Hartwig Haseley, father of Paul W., Merle Ann, Carolyn M., son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur T. Haseley, brother of Donald R., Gerald R., all of this City, Mrs. John (Sandra) Schneider, Staten Island, N.Y. Friends may call at the Gridley Funeral Home, Inc., 750 Main St., after 12 Noon Saturday. Funeral services Monday at 3 p.m. The Rev. Theodore L. Menter officiating. Interment Riverdale Cemetery.

Wilbur married HARTWIG, Jeanette Carolyn on 28 Jan 1945 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Jeanette (daughter of HARTWIG, Felix Walter and HERTEL, Marie P) was born on 15 Jan 1924 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 11 Dec 1996 in Mattoon, IL; was buried on 13 Dec 1996 in Riverdale Cemetery, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GOUPIL, Dorothy Irene. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Gerald R. “Gerry” Haseley passed from this earthly life on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family while under Niagara Hospice care. He was born in Niagara Falls on September 19, 1929, a son of the late Wilbur and Caroline (Steinbrenner) Haseley. He attended local schools including the former Trott Vocational High School. 

Mr. Haseley was employed for 35 years as a crew leader for the City of Niagara Falls Waste Water Treatment Plant and then transferred in that position to the Niagara Falls Convention Center retiring in 1985. 

Gerry was a member of St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church on Walmore Road. He also was a very active longtime member of the Town of Niagara Lion’s Club and was involved with the Lion’s in local parades and in fundraising events. He also loved to play Pool and Euchre with his many friends and teammates at Crestwood Commons and his favorite activity was going for coffee with the boys.   “Everyone loved Gerry”. 

Survivors include his daughters Bonnie (David Jr.) Bolea of Southport, North Carolina and Deborah (Jose) Busquet of Las Vegas, Nevada, a brother Donald (late Dorothy) Haseley of North Carolina, six grandchildren: Hiede (Dale) Erickson, Michelle McAnulty, Cheryl (Luis) Maldonado, Steven McAnulty, David M. (Rhonda) Bolea and Michael McAnulty, seven great-grandchildren, and many nieces nephews and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, the former Jean Ann Penman (2013), two brothers Wilbur & Alfred Haseley and a sister Sandra Anscomb. 

There will be no prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend services and a celebration of Gerry’s life on Friday October 27, 2017 at 11 A.M. in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 6168 Walmore Road. Town of Wheatfield with Rev. Tom Thorstad and Rev. Jon Haseley co-officiating. A luncheon will follow in the St. Peter’s School immediately after the service. 
Everyone is invited to attend the committal service Friday at 2:00 PM at Acacia Park Cemetery, 4215 Tonawanda Creek Road, North Tonawanda, NY 14120. Everyone please meet at the cemetery main entrance. If desired, donations may be made to Niagara Hospice, Inc. 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094 or to the Town of Niagara Lions Club.

Gerald married PENMAN, Jean Ann on 29 Jan 1949 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Jean (daughter of PENMAN, R Leslie and RUSSELL, Helen) was born on 21 Jan 1930 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 6 Jan 2013 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 2/15/2008
Sandra J. Anscombe, 68, of Zephyrhills, FL, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2008 in Tampa, FL. She was born May 30, 1939 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY to Wilbur and Caroline (Steinbrenner) Haseley and came to Zephyrhills seven years ago from Dade City, FL.Mrs. Anscombe was a homemaker and a Lutheran. She was a member of the Amvets Post 550 Auxiliary, V.F.W. Auxiliary, American Legion, Eagles, Moose Lodge and the Sweet Adeline’s in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. She is survived by her daughter, Andria Lambert of New York; step-children, Bret Carter (Sally) of New York, Laura Carter (Scott Holland) of New York, Christine Maneli of New York, Jean Carrigan (George) of Virginia and Terry Anscombe (Ann) of New York; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Donald Haseley (Dorothy) of North Carolina and Jerry Haseley (Jean) of New York and several nieces and nephews.A Memorial Service was held 1:00 PM Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at the Amvets Post 550, 4822 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills, FL, with the Amvet Chaplain officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Toys for Tots, 32640 Awollwood Lane, Zephyrhills, FL 33541. Whitfield Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Our Hometown Family Serving Your Family, Zephyrhills, FL (813-783-9900).
Published in the Greater Niagara Newspapers from 2/14/2008 - 2/15/2008.

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

Sandra married LAMBERT, Richard E on 12 Dec 1970 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Richard (son of LAMBERT, William N and MCGILL, Alberta Ashley) was born on 14 Sep 1936 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 20 Oct 1997. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ANSCOMBE, Francis A. Francis was born in 1938 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 6 Oct 1992 in Collins Center, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SCHNEIDER, John. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Irene married EODICE, John Charles [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: ELLIOTT, D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SPROULE, Theresa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: REID, Thomas. Thomas was born on 28 Jan 1922 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died in Mar 1984 in Trenton, Wayne County, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carl married DUKE, Mary Ann on 6 Aug 1960 in Mobile, Mobile County, AL. Mary (daughter of DUKE, John C) was born in Dec 1940; died on 9 Feb 2015 in Biloxi, Harrison County, MS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SHOOPINSKY, Trudy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: JONES, Doyle Douglas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Cynthia Diane. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: BURGESS, Karen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LAVERY, Roberta J. Roberta (daughter of LAVERY, Arthur J and BROOKS, Irene) died on 6 Jan 1979 in West Seneca, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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December 21, 2010

Varina "Tina" Haseley Wilson
Lockport Union - Sun & Journal
WEBSTER, NY - Varina "Tina" Haseley Wilson, of Webster, NY, formerly of Hornell, NY, wife of Michael William  Wilson, passed away December 21, 2010. She was born on January 25, 1964 in Newfane, NY. She was a teacher for 16 years at Hornell High School as well as principal at Whitesville Central School for two years and North Rose Wolcott for one year. Tina received her associates degree from Niagara County Community College, her Bachelor's from SUNY Buffalo in 1993, and her Master's from Alfred University in 1995. Mother of Ashley, Kimberly, Rachael, Rebecca Wilson. Grandmother of Leah Ann Virginia Wilson. Daughter of the late Raymond C. and Nancy Halstead Haseley. Sister of Joan Turrell of Lewiston, NY, Paula (James) Ford of El Paso, TX, Philip Haseley of Niagara Falls, NY and Dale (Lori) Haseley of Middleport, NY. Friends may call at the RUTLAND-CORWIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2670 Main St., Newfane, NY 14108 (716-778-7022) THURSDAY 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held FRIDAY at 11:00 AM in Quaker Road United Methodist Church, 2800 Quaker Road, Gasport, NY. Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery, Cambria, NY.

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Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

WEBSTER, NY — Varina "Tina" Haseley Wilson, of Webster, NY, formerly of Hornell, NY, wife of Michael William Wilson, passed away December 21, 2010. She was born on January 25, 1964 in Newfane, NY.

She was a teacher for 16 years at Hornell High School as well as principal at Whitesville Central School for two years and North Rose Wolcott for one year. Tina received her associates degree from Niagara County Community College, her Bachelor's from SUNY Buffalo in 1993, and her Master's from Alfred University in 1995.

Mother of Ashley, Kimberly, Rachael, Rebecca Wilson. Grandmother of Leah Ann Virginia Wilson. Daughter of the late Raymond C. and Nancy Halstead Haseley. Sister of Joan Turrell of Lewiston, NY, Paula (James) Ford of El Paso, TX, Philip Haseley of Niagara Falls, NY and Dale (Lori) Haseley of Middleport, NY.

Friends may call at the RUTLAND-CORWIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2670 Main St., Newfane, NY 14108 (716-778-7022) THURSDAY 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held FRIDAY at 11:00 AM in Quaker Road United Methodist Church, 2800 Quaker Road, Gasport, NY. Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery, Cambria, NY.

Please visit www.rutland-corwin.com to send a condolence to the family.

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

Family/Spouse: FORD, James Harrison. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CONNERS, James R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GHIST, Lois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LAMB, Diane. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary of Betty Barber

Betty Barber passed away May 5, 2020. She was born on May 22, 1933 in Niagara Falls, NY a daughter of Herbert and Rhea (Keech) Becker. Betty attended Barker Central School. She was a member of First English Lutheran Church, was a manager and demonstrator for Friendly Home Parties (Ideal Gifts) for 40 years. She was predeceased by her husband Frank Barber and granddaughter Brandi Drake. Betty is survived by her daughters Susan Palmer and Lorraine (Marshall) Bascom, Jr., grandchildren Allison, Mika, Daniel (Kelly) Drake, Natalie (Joshua) Woods, Nicholas Bascom, 13 great grandchildren. Interment will be held privately with the family in Cold Spring Cemetery.

Betty married BARBER, Frank W on 11 Jul 1953 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Frank (son of BARBER, Frank W and Grace M) was born on 29 Apr 1932 in New York; died on 7 Jan 1994 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: KUHNS, Jeannie Joan. Jeannie (daughter of KUHNS, Harry John and REZNIUK, Anna Marcovna) was born on 5 Jan 1941 in San Diego, San Diego County, CA; died on 28 Apr 2023 in Moorestown, Burlington County, NJ. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Sandra Lynn Becker, 68, a resident of Deep Creek, passed away on June 23, 2015. Born in Ketchikan, Alaska, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Marion Becker. She was a Librarian for the U.S. Navy and owner of Becker Rentals, LLC. She was a longtime member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Portsmouth, VA. Left to cherish her memory are a birth-daughter in North Carolina; brother, Wayne and wife Jeannie; aunt, Verna; nieces, Tanya and Anna; nephews, Matthew, Aaron and Andrew; and cousins, Evelyn, Kathy, Nancy, Douglas and Allan. A graveside service was conducted by the Rev. Pete Grana of Redeemer. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.snellingsfuneralhome.com To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of Sandra Becker, please visit our Tribute Store.

Family/Spouse: DOBBINS, Larry. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: MOSS, Linda. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: MALISH, Don. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MCCOIN, Rodney. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MIERS, Bonnie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Winston R. Prudom, age 77 of Middleport, died April 14, 2018 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital following a long illness. He was born December 17, 1940 in Medina to Herbert and Gladys (Haseley) Prudom and had lived in this area all of his life. Winston was a graduate of Royalton Hartland Central School, and had worked as a Union Steward at Nabisco in Lockport until they closed. Following that, he became a teacher at the Albion Correctional Facility where he taught building maintenance until his retirement. He loved farming and had a great love for ALL his animals.Mr. Prudom was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Linda (William) Wilson. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Beth (Justin Deemer) Prudom of Tonawanda; his brother, Dr. Albert (Amy) Prudom of WI; his sister, Lori (Dale) Haseley of Middleport; his granddaughter, Alesia; as well as several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. The family will receive friends at the Bates, Wallace and Heath Funeral Home, 38 State Street, Middleport, Thursday from 3-5 PM where his funeral service will be held immediately following visitation. Private interment will be held in Hartland Cemetery. To share a special memory of Winston please visit bateswallace.com.

Albert married KNIESE, Mary Ann on 9 Aug 1969 in Gowanda, Cattaraugus County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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Linda's Story $(document).ready(function()); Went into rest on November 11, 2016. Daughter of the late Herbert and Gladys Prudom. Beloved wife of the late William Wilson. Cherished mother of Lynne McAvoy (Allen) and Michael Wilson (the late Tina). Linda lived in the Middleport area all of her life, she was a member of the Hartland Historical Society and the Johnson's Creek Senior Citizen's group. Survived by her siblings Winston Prudom, Dr. Albert (Amy) Prudom, and Lori (Dale) Haseley and her aunt Alice Weinheimer. Grandmother of Christopher McAvoy, Stacey McAvoy (Christopher Yeh), Ashley Wilson (Ryan Waldroff), Kimberly Wilson (James Roessler), Rachael (Eric) Williams, Rebecca (Robert) Heininger. Great-grandmother of four. The family will be present on Monday from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm at the Bates Wallace and Heath Funeral Home, 38 State Street, Middleport, NY to receive friends. A Funeral Service will be held at 5:00 pm. Donations may be made in Linda's name to the Hartland Historical Society Attn: Jan Lajoie 9453 Ridge Road, Middleport NY 14105. Please share condolences www.bateswallace.com.

Linda married WILSON, William Thomas on 6 Oct 1956 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY. William was born in Oct 1934; died in Jan 2015 in Middleport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HASELEY, Dale Jonathan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MACEDON, NY — (Macedon, NY) - Leonard C. Forth went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 20, 2010, at age 69. Leonard is survived by his wife, Bonnie Forth; children, Doug Forth, Sharon (Mark) Stauffer; grandchildren, Lindsay, Chelsea, Emily; brothers-in-law, Howard (Arlene) Beutel, Raymond (Amanda) Beutel, Rev. David (Kathy) Beutel; sister-in-law, Gail Beutel.

Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Lucey-VanVoorhis Funeral Home, 301 West Main Street, Victor. A celebration of Leonard's life will begin Wednesday morning at 11:00 AM at Farmington United Methodist Church, 5925 County Road 41, Farmington. Interment, South Perinton Cemetery. Gifts in Leonard's memory may be directed to World Vision, PO Box 9716, Federal Way, WA 98063-9716.

Please send condolences to www.luceyvanvoorhisfuneralhome.com.

Leonard married BEUTEL, Bonita Marie [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary of Mary Lou Mesi

Mary Lou Mesi passed away on Saturday May 21, 2022 at Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo.  Born in North Tonawanda on June 18, 1945, she was the daughter of the late C. Howard and Alice Haseley Weinheimer.  Mary Lou enjoyed Bingo, traveling but especially love spending time with her famiy.  She is predeceased by her husband, David Mesi, who passed away on July 4, 1990.
Mary Lou is survived by her children Deanna Mesi and David (Patricia) Mesi Jr.  Grandmother of Grayson, Joshua, Isabella and Xzander.  She is also survived by her brother, Revitt Weinheimer and Brother inlaw, Richard (Mary) Mesi.  Mary Lou is also survived by several nephews.
Friends may call Tuesday May 24th 4-7 PM at Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport, where services will be held on Wednesday May 25th at 10 AM.  Interment will be in Cold Spring Cemetery.  In Lieu of flowers, memorials to MS Society, American Cancer Society or SPCA would be appreciated by the family.  Online condolences at www.pruddenandkandt.com.

Family/Spouse: MESI, David A. David was born in Sep 1948; died on 4 Jul 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MILLEVILLE, Carol Louise. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Charles Kenneth Schmidt, 67, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 23, 2022. Known to many as Charlie, Chuck, Crackers or Schmitty. He will be remembered for his smile and jokes. Charlie was a life-long member of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Bergholz, where he served as Vice-President, Treasurer, Choir Director, and Sunday School teacher. Charlie was the former co-owner and operator of Bergholz Garage, and former owner of Kroening's Garage, in Sanborn. He was also a member of the Bergholz Fire Company, where he was a former chief, and a former EMT with Tri-Community Ambulance Service, Inc. Charlie was the son of the late Harold and Jeanette M. Schmidt. Step-son of Jean Schmidt. Sweetie to his wife of 42 years, Laurie (nee Sprenger); Dad to his two children, Wayne (Molly) and Jeanette; Grampa to his two grandchildren, Maxx and Layla; brother to his three siblings, Dennis (Laurie), Larry (Lori), and Kathy (Leighton) Harrison, and step-brother to Lori (Brian) Burgin and Scott Nestler. Brother-in-law to Cindy (John) Kosek; Uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Saturday, May 28th. from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Randy Kaminska, on Sunday, May 29th. at 12:00 p.m. at St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2437 Niagara Road, in Wheatfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. James Lutheran Church, Bergholz Fire Company, or Tri-Community Ambulance Service, Inc.

Charles married SPRENGER, Laurie Elaine on 8 Sep 1979 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dennis married SIEGMANN, Laurie [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HARRISON, Leighton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HARRILL, Luther Burbank. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Kimberly Robin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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GARY J. WOLF, age 71 of Wheatfield, New York, was called to his heavenly home on February 7, 2019 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Son of the late John and Ardis (Haseley) Wolf-DuBois. Gary was a lifelong resident of Wheatfield, a graduate of Niagara Wheatfield High School, employed at DeGraff Memorial Hospital, CVRC Industries in Niagara Falls, and Empower (formerly Niagara Cerebral Palsy Association) in Niagara Falls.
Gary attended various Lutheran Churches in the area, and participated in the Singles Ministry at The Chapel in Getzville. He enjoyed walking along the Niagara River, loved golf, tennis, bowling, football, and was an avid sports fan.
Survivors include his sister, Barb (Russ) Grillo of Temecula, CA; two step-brothers, Douglas (Barb) and Calvin (Lisa) DuBois; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins.
Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, NY on Thursday, February 21 from 3-4 p.m., with services at 4:00 p.m. conducted by the Rev. Michael A. Keicher. Interment will take place in the Wheatfield Cemetery.

Barbara married GRILLO, Russell Anthony [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Barbara married SAVARD, Denis A [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CAMPBELL, Kenneth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DAVIS, Mark A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DAVIS, Carl Phillip. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Paul Haseley, Niagara Falls native, died April 27, 2021. Son of the late Jeanette and Wilbur Haseley, he married Barbara Savage Haseley in 1969. An Air Force Vietnam veteran, Paul is survived by his loving wife, three daughters and six grandchildren, and sisters Merle Davis of Florida and Carolyn Campbell of Missouri.

Family/Spouse: SAVAGE, Barbara Ann. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MCNAMARA, Janet. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PRICE, Tina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: BUSQUET, Jose. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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