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Eleanor Pokelwaldt
SANBORN - Eleanor Pokelwaldt, 64, of 5844 Baer Road, Sanborn, died Wednesday (Oct. 9, 1968) at the Fairchild Nursing home, Lewiston, where she. had been a patient for the last two weeks.
She was a native of the Town of Lewiston and was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls.
Survivors include her husband Irving; a son, Neil; two daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Jean) Coleman and Mrs. Robert (Ruth Wray. both of Sanborn; two brothers, Benjamin Wendt of Sanborn, and Philip Wendt of Bergholtz; four sisters, Mrs. Albert Pills, Mrs. John Mehls, both of Niagara Falls, and Mrs. Alexander Doan of Niagara Falls, Ont., and Mrs. Stanley Speck of Chicago, and 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Pike and Jones Funeral Home, Hoover Road, here. The Rev. Walter Schultz, of Grace Lutheran. Church, wi1l officiate. Burial will he in Wheatfield Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Eleanore married POKELWALDT, Irving Herman on 18 Jun 1927 in St Peter's Lutheran Church, Sanborn, New York. Irving (son of POKELWALDT, Herman Willam and WITTKOPP, Helena Louise) was born on 23 Feb 1905 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY; died on 9 Jun 1979 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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OBITUARY

Neil I. Pokelwaldt of Sanborn, NY, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020, in the Newfane Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.   He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on March 22, 1929, a son of the late Irving and Eleanor [Wendt] Pokelwaldt.
Mr. Pokelwaldt graduated from Trott Vocational High School.
He was a plant security guard at the East Delevan Chevrolet Engine Plant for over 20 years before retiring and operated his own farm.
Mr. Pokelwaldt was an Exempt Member of the Sanborn Fire Company and  avid sportsman.
He was the husband of the late Helen A. [Wilcox] Pokelwaldt .
Mr. Pokelwaldt is survived by three daughters Deborah A. (late Patrick) Barry, Linda Pokelwaldt and Sharon R.(Neil) Harvey, nine grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was the father of the late Wesley Pokelwaldt and Neil Pokelwaldt, Jr., grandfather of the late Dean Barry,  brother of the late Jean (Ronald) Coleman and Ruth (Robert) Wray.
His family will be present on Tuesday from 4-8 PM  at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY.
Private inurnment will be in North Ridge Cemetery, Town of Cambria, NY.

Neil married WILCOX, Helen A about 1950 in Niagara County, NY. Helen (daughter of WILCOX, Ernest E and KRINKE, Hazel L) was born on 21 Feb 1931 in Niagara County, NY; died on 13 Jun 1998. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jean P. Coleman, of Sanborn, NY, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Residence, Lewiston, NY. She was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on February 15, 1932, the daughter of the late Irving H. and Eleanor [Wendt] Pokelwaldt.

Mrs. Coleman grew up on the family farm and graduated from North Tonawanda High School. She was a banquet manager for various hotels in the area, before retiring from the Holiday Inn in Amherst in 1986. After her retirement she traveled across the United States and wintered in Mesa, AZ.

She was the wife of the late Ronald G. Coleman, they eloped on Christmas Eve, he passed away in August of 2000. Mrs. Coleman is survived by three sons William Coleman of Niagara Falls, NY, Richard (Brenda) Coleman of Sanborn and Douglas (Pam) Coleman of Niagara Falls, NY, five grandchildren Eric (Vanessa) Coleman, Devon (Steve) Ohol, Katie Coleman, Kelly (Adam) Serrano and Rachel Coleman, several great grandchildren, one brother of Neil (late Helen) Pokelwaldt, a brother-law Robert Wray, also several nieces and nephews. She was the great grandmother of the late Adriana Bradley and sister of the late Ruth Wray.

Friends are invited to attend her funeral services on Saturday, December 12, 2015, at 11:00 AM at Hope United Methodist Church, 2914 Upper Mountain Road, Sanborn, NY, with Rev. Matthew Kofahl officiating.

Memorials may be made in her name to the Hope United Methodist Church.

Inurnment in Wheatfield Cemetery, Town of Wheatfield, NY.

Family/Spouse: COLEMAN, Ronald George. Ronald (son of COLEMAN, Morris W and HEAD, Louise E) was born on 2 Jun 1926 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 29 Aug 2000 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - September 9, 2004
NOV. 24, 1936 -- SEPT. 5, 2004 Services for Ruth H. Wray, a former Sanborn resident who ran a restaurant in Sanborn and a ski shop in Lockport for many years, were held today in Hope United Methodist Church, Pekin.
Mrs. Wray, who most recently lived in Saranac Lake and Springhill, Fla., died Sunday in her home in Saranac Lake after a long illness. She was 67.
Born Ruth Pokelwaldt in Niagara Falls, she grew up Sanborn.
She owned Western Restaurant in Sanborn with her husband, Robert E. She opened Snowflake Ski Shop in Lockport in 1968 and ran it until she retired in 1989. The shop is currently operated by her children.
An accomplished downhill skier and a golfer and a world traveler, Mrs. Wray lived in Germany for two years. She spent her winters in Florida, returning to Ellicottville to ski, and her summers in Saranac Lake.
In addition to her husband of 48 years, she is survived by a son, Robert A. of Cambria; three daughters, Bonnie J. Weidert of Sanborn, Terry L. of Springville and Susan R. Thompson of Montara, Calif.; a brother, Neil Pokelwaldt of Ransomville; a sister, Jean Coleman of Wilson; and nine grandchildren.
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Ruth H. Wray, of Saranac Lake, NY and Springhill, FL, died Sunday, September 5, 2004, at her home in Saranac Lake.

She was born in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, November 24, 1936, the daughter of Irving and Eleanor [Wendt] Pokelwaldt. Mrs. Wray grew up Sanborn and later along with her husband ran the Western Restaurant in Sanborn for many years. She opened the Snowflake Ski Shop in Lockport in 1968 and operated the store until retiring 1989, the shop is still continues to be run by her children.
Mrs. Wray loved spending time with her family, was an avid downhill skier, golfer and a world traveler, living in Germany for 2 years. She spend her winters in Florida returning to Ellicottville, NY to ski and summered in Saranac Lake.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Robert E. Wray of Saranac Lake, they where married June 9, 1956, one son Robert A. (Catherine) Wray of the Town of Cambria, NY, three daughters Bonnie J. (George) Weidert of Sanborn, NY, Terry L. Wray of Springville, NY and Susan R. (Chris) Thompson of Montara, CA, one brother Neil Pokelwaldt of Ransomville, NY, one sister Jean Coleman of Wilson, NY, also survived by nine grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
The family will be present at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY, from 2-4 & 7-9 PM Wednesday. Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 11:00 AM at Hope United Methodist Church, 2914 Upper Mountain Road, Pekin, Niagara County, NY.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in her name to the Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm & Carlton Streets, Buffalo, Erie County, NY 14263.

Ruth married WRAY, Robert E on 9 Jun 1956 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Robert (son of WRAY, Austin and SEIFERT, Viola) was born on 4 Jan 1934 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 7 Nov 2016 in Saranac Lake, Franklin County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BARRY, Patrick W. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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Niagara Gazette - 8/3/2008
Wesley R. Pokelwaldt, of East Amherst, Erie County, NY, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2008, at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. He was born in Glendora, CA, on September 10, 1962, the son of Neil I. Pokelwaldt and the late Helen A. (Wilcox) Pokelwaldt.Wes moved to Sanborn with his family in 1963. He attended and graduated from Starpoint Central School. He was a iron worker with Ironworkers Local # 9 in Niagara Falls, for over 20 years.Besides his father; he is survived by two daughters, Casey J. and Amy L. Pokelwaldt; three sisters, Deborah A. (Patrick) Barry, Linda Pokelwaldt and Sharon R. (Neil) Harvey; dear friend of Diana Daigler; his former wife, Jayne Lemke; also survived by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Wes was the brother of the late Neil I. Pokelwaldt, Jr.There will be no prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Tuesday at 11:00 AM at North Ridge Cemetery, with the Rev. David Beutel officiating. Memorials may be made in his name to the Susan B. Komen, Breast Cancer, Foundation.Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com, for guest register.

Family/Spouse: LEMKE, Jayne Lynn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: THOMPSON, Chris. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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Niagara Gazette - 4/2/2009

Dean N. Barry, of the Town of Cambria, NY, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2009. He was born in Lewiston, Niagara County, NY on March 21, 1978, the son of Patrick and Deborah A. (Pokelwaldt) Barry of the Town of Cambria. Dean was a graduate of Starpoint Central School and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Nathan (Rebecca) Barry and Adam Barry, both of the Town of Cambria; one sister Jill (Ryan) Smith of the Town of Pendleton; uncle of Jared and Sydney Barry and Lawson Smith; grandson of Neil and the late Helen Pokelwaldt, Robert and Joan Barry; nephew of Linda Pokelwaldt, Sharon (Neil) Harvey, Chris (Marlana) Barry, Eileen Smith and the late Wesley and Neil Pokelwaldt. Dean is also survived by many cousins and friends. The family will be present at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY, on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where funeral services will be held at a time to be announced. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made in his name to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Breast Cancer Foundation. Inurnment in the Budd Road Cemetery, Town of Cambria, NY.Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register.

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

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Of Buffalo, NY,  passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo.  She was born in North Tonawanda, NY,  on July 13, 1980,  daughter of Linda Pokelwaldt.
Megan was a graduate of Starpoint and Buffalo State.
She was a planning analyst for several businesses in the area.
Megan enjoyed spending time with her family, her dogs and traveling.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 7 years Frank C. Brewster, also many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
Her family will be present on Friday from 5-7:30 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY, followed by funeral services at 7:30 PM.
Memorials may be made in her name to the SPCA.
Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com, for guest register.

Megan married BREWSTER, Frank C about 2016. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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