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NF Gazette

WENDT-Died in Memorial hospital, Aug. 5, 1927, Mrs. C. F. Wendt, age 63 years. She is survived by her husband and eleven children, five sons, Chris H., Ed. E. and William of Minnesota, Ben of this city and Philip of Buffalo; six daughters, Mrs. Wm. Baker, Mrs. John Mehls, Mrs. Albert Pils, Mrs. Alexander Doan all of this city, Mrs. Stanley Speck of Chicago and Mrs. Irving Pokelwaldt at home. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon, August 8th, from her late residence at 2 p. m. and 2:30 at the Walmore Lutheran church.
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NF Gazette

#2 SANBORN WOMAN DIES
Mrs. Louise Wendt Succumbs After Illness In Falls Hospital.
SANBORN, Aug. 6.-Mrs. Louise Wendt, 63 years old, of the Saunders Settlement road, died at Memorial hospital, Niagara Falls late yesterday afternoon, following a brief illness. She is survived by her husband, Christopher, and a large family. The funeral will be held from St. Peter's Lutheran church at Walmore at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon. Burial will be at Walmore.

Louise married WENDT, Christian Friedrich Wilhelm in 1885 in Niagara County, NY. Christian (son of WENDT, Christian Friedrich and MERCIER, Friederike Wilhelmine Rachel) was born on 21 Jan 1860 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 May 1931 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Heinrich married Emma M about 1917. Emma was born on 25 Aug 1889 in MN; died in Oct 1975 in Janesville, Waseca County, MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Gazette Feb 27, 1966
Mrs. Baker Dies; Rites Wednesday
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday for Mrs. Helen L. Baker. 78, of 210 58th St., who died Saturday (Feb.25, 1967) in a Buffalo hospital.
Mrs. Baker, the former Helen Wendt, was born in Sanborn and attended schools in that community. She was a lifelong resident of Western New York and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Her husband was the late, William Henry Baker.
Surviving are a son George W. Baker; this city; a daughter, Mrs. - Jennie B. Young of Ransomville; five sisters, Mrs. Sarah Mehls and Mrs. Albert Pils, both of this city, Mrs. Stanley (Ruth) Specks of Chicago, Mrs. Alexander (Rose) Doan, Niagara Falls, Ont., and Mrs., Irving (Eleanor) Pokelwaldt of Sanborn; two brothers Benjamin Wendt of Sanborn; and Philip Wendt, Bergholtz, and several nieces and nephews. Rev. Arnold W. Schneider of Trinity Lutheran Church will officiate at, the 2 p.m. services Wednesday at Grimes Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Helen married BAKER, William Henry about 1911. William was born on 27 Jan 1888 in Waverly, Tioga County, NY; died on 10 Apr 1936 in Corpus Christi, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 12/20/1966

Sanborn Native
Dies in Midwest
Edward Wendt, 77, of Jannesville,
Minn., a former area
resident, died Monday (Dec.
19, 1966) in Jannesville after a
short illness.
A native of Sanborn, Mr.
Wendt moved to Minnesota
about 40 years ago. He was a
farmer.
Survivors include- his wife,
Thelma Wendt; a daughter,
Mrs. Art (Marie) Trahms of
Jannesville; six sisters, Mrs.
John (Sarah) Mehls and Mrs.
Albert (Katherine) Pils of this
city; Mrs. William (Helen)
Baker of Buffalo; Mrs. Alec
(Rose) Doan of Niagara Falls,
Ont.; Mrs. Stanley (Ruth)
Speck of Chicago; and Mrs.
Irving (Eleanor) Pokelwaldt of
Sanborn; and two brothers,
Ben Wendt of - Sanborn and
Philip Wendt of Bergholtz.
Funeral services will be held
Thursday in Jannesville. Burial
will also be in Jannesville.

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

Wilhelm married BEHM, Alma M on 2 Dec 1918 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Alma (daughter of BEHM, Johannes Louis August and SCHROEDER, Anna Marie Emilie) was born in May 1896 in Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NF Gazette

WENDT -- In Memorial Medical Center July 31,1972 Benjamin F. Wendt, of 2384 Saunders Settlement Rd., Sanborn, New York. Husband of Anna. Father of Robert and Ronald Wendt. Mrs. Reuben (Annette) Stahl, all of Sanborn. Brother of Philip Wendt, of Bergholtz. Mrs. Sarah Mehls, Mrs. Katherine Pils, both of Niagara Falls. N.Y.. Mrs. Ruth Speck of Chicago. Ill., Mrs. Rose Doan. Niagara Falls, Ont. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Arnold W. Schneider officiating. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery. The family will be present at the Rhoney Funeral Home Inc. (Pike and Jones) 5893 Hoover Road, Sanborn, from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. lf preferred memorials may be made to !he Trinity Lutheran Church. 8.1.2

ALSO

North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/2/1972

WENDT - Benjamin F.
Wendt of 2384 Saunders Settlement
Rd., Sanborn, Monday
(July 31, 1972) at Niagara Falls
Memorial Medical Center.
Husband of Anna; father of
Robert and Ronald Wendt; Mrs.
Reuben (Annette) Stahl, all of
Sanborn; brother of Philip
Wendt of Bergholtz, Mrs. Sarah
Mehls, Mrs. Katherine Pils,
both, of Niagara Falls, NY.,
Mrs. Ruth Speck of Chicago,
Ill . Mrs. Rose Doan of Niagara
Falls, Ont., also survived by
eight grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews
Services will be held Thursday
at 1 p.m., at the Trinity
Lutheran Church. Niagara Falls
with the Rev. Arnold W.
Schneider officiating. Interment
Acacia Park Cemetery.
The family will be present at
the Rhoney Funeral Home, Inc.,
5893 Hoover Rd., Sanborn from
7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday and from 2
to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday.
If preferred, memorials may
be made to the Trinity Lutheran
Church.

Friedrich married BREITENBACH, Anna Marie on 30 Nov 1922 in Niagara County, NY. Anna (daughter of BREITENBACH, Phillip and BEHM, Augusta L) was born on 9 Dec 1902 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 21 Jul 1995 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sarah C. Mehls
LOCKPORT - Sarah C. Mehls, 87, of Lockport Junction Road died Friday (Jan. 8, 1982) at Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston. Born in Sanborn, she attended local schools and was a lifelong resident of Western New York. She was the widow of John R. Mehls. She is survived by a son, Paul F.; a brother, Philippineslip Wendt of Bergholtz; and four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. Paul's Calgary (sic) Lutheran Church, 18th and Cleveland streets,
with the Rev. Douglas R. Behm officiating. Burial will be at St. Paul's Calgary Lutheran Cemetery, Bergholtz. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, and noon to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Grimes Funeral Home Inc., 7311 Porter Road, Town of Niagara. Memorials to St. Paul's Calgary (sic) Lutheran Church are acceptable as tribute.

Sarah married MEHLS, Johannes Rudolph Wilhelm on 1 Jul 1917 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Johannes (son of MEHLS, Friedrich Carl Wilhelm and BUERGER, Anna E) was born on 1 Aug 1895 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 7 Aug 1963 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

KATHERINE E. PILS
NIAGARA FALLS-Katherine E. Pils, 76, of 1138 Pasadena Ave., died Thursday (Jan. 25, 1973) suddenly at home.
She was born in Sanborn.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Lawrence (Betty) Herfurth of this city; a brother, Philippineslip Wendt of this city; three sisters. Mrs. John Mehls of this city; Mrs. Ruth Speck of Chicago, ILl., and Mrs. Alexander Doan of Niagara Falls, Ont.; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Grace Lutheran Church. The Rev. Walter G. Schultz will officiate assisted by The Rev. Alvin Riemer.
Friends may call at the Lane Funeral Home from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the Lutheran Society of New York, a family spokesman said. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Katherine married PILS, Albert W on 26 Jun 1920 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Albert (son of PILS, Heinrich and GAUL, Margarete) was born in May 1894 in Town of Pendleton, Niagara County, NY; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruth married SPECK, Stanley about 1923. Stanley was born on 15 Oct 1889 in Austria; died in Jan 1968 in Chicago, Cook County, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DOAN, Alexander. Alexander was born about 1901 in Chippawa, Ontario, Canada; died on 16 Apr 1967 in Niagara Falls, Niagara, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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]

Notes:

Philip H. Wendt
Philip H. Wendt, 75, of 2413 Niagara Road, Wheatfield, died unexpectedly Monday (May 17, 1982) at Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Sanborn and lived In this area all his life. He was employed by the National Carbon Co. for more than 40 years before retiring in1969. He was a member of St. Paul's Calvary Lutheran Church. He is survived by daughters, Mrs. Robert (Phyllis) Ferchen of Wheatfield, and Mrs. Finn (Audrey) FolIum of this city; and two grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul's Calvary Lutheran Church, Upper Mountain Road, Sanborn, with the Rev. Douglas Behm officiating. Burial will be at St. Paul's Calvary Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today, and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Lane Funeral Home, 8622 Buffalo Ave. Contributions to St. Paul's Calvary Lutheran Church are acceptable as tribute.

Philip married BUERGER, Alvina Bertha Helene on 2 Jul 1925 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Alvina (daughter of BUERGER, William Friedrich and LANG, Emilie L) was born on 29 Mar 1904 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 1 Feb 1973 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Philip married GOMBERT, Marian Louise on 5 Oct 1974 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Marian (daughter of GOMBERT, Johannes Heinrich August and HEUER, Elsie Mary) was born on 18 Jul 1913 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 30 Aug 1981 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: TRAHMS, Arthur E. Arthur (son of TRAHMS, Martin A and Minnie F) was born on 24 Mar 1915 in MN; died on 17 Oct 1998 in Janesville, Waseca County, MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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]

Notes:

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]

Notes:

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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5/28/2005 NF Gazette

WHEATFIELD - Paul F. Mehls, a former railroad car inspector, died Friday at home after a brief illness. He was 87.
A Niagara Falls native, he graduated from Trott Vocational High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He worked 43 years for Consolidated Rail Corp. and its predecessor railroads, retiring in 1978.
Mr. Mehls was an active member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls. He was a former council president, sang in the choir, taught adult Sunday school and was Sunday school superintendent.
He also belonged to a retired men's singing group, enjoyed hunting and fishing, and collected railroad memorabilia.
His first wife, the former Grace Boulden, died in 1988.
He is survived by his second wife of 10 years, the former Polly A. Fisher; two sons, Richard of Gasport and David of Franklintown, Pa.; two daughters, Karen Jackson of York Springs, Pa., and Linda Kurzik of York, Pa.; and eight grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 A.M. Tuesday in St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 18th Street and Cleveland Avenue, Niagara Falls. Burial will be in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery.

Paul married BOLDUAN, Grace I in 1949 in MN. Grace (daughter of BOLDUAN, Edward R and Alice) was born on 23 Dec 1925 in New Richland, MN; died on 7 Mar 1988 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married FISHER, Polly A about 1995. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Betty married HERFURTH, Rev Lawrence on 6 Feb 1945 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Lawrence (son of HERFURTH, Oscar and Sadie) was born on 5 May 1919 in Alexandria, Alexandria County, VA; died on 18 Nov 2010 in Spring Hill, Hernando County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

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]

Notes:

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]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - December 7, 1997
Phyllis L. Ferchen, 69, of Niagara Road, who retired from the Cooperative Fire Insurance Corp. of Bergholz, died Friday (Dec. 5, 1997) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, after a brief illness.
The former Phyllis Wendt was born in Buffalo and moved to Niagara Falls at age 2 with her parents. She moved to Bergholz in 1944.
In 1989, she retired after 10 years with the Cooperative Fire Insurance Corp. She also worked at several other local businesses.
She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband, Robert; a son, Cary of Niagara Falls; a daughter, Claudia, of Wheatfield; a sister, Audrey Follum; four grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday in St. James Lutheran Church, Niagara Road and Rohr Street. Burial will be in St. James Lutheran Cemetery

Phyllis married FERCHEN, Robert Edmund on 4 Jun 1950 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Robert (son of FERCHEN, Valerius Wilhelm and VOELKER, Helene Emma Martha) was born on 2 Jan 1928 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 1 Nov 2010 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

WENDT-Died in this city, in Memorial hospital, Thursday, Nov. 1st, Albert Phillip Wendt, ..... son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Wendt of 2226 La Salle avenue; brother of Phyliss (sic). Funeral services were held this afternoon from Dykstra Bros. Funeral Parlors, Rev. Nemeschy officiating. Burial at Bergholtz.

Family/Spouse: FOLLUM, Ronald Allen. [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: WROBLEWSKI, Victoria M. Victoria (daughter of WROBLEWSKI, Robert and GRACE, Julie) was born on 5 Jun 1954 in Hampton, Hampton City, VA; died on 2 Mar 2024. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: EVANS, Bernice M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: JACKSON, Richard. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: SCHULZ, Ronald James. [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]

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Niagara Gazette

BERGHOLZ — Cary R. Ferchen, age 56, of Bergholz, entered into rest unexpectedly on March 11, 2011 at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, on September 10, 1954 to the late Robert and Phyllis (Wendt) Ferchen.

A graduate of Niagara Wheatfield High School, he later attended college and was employed as a letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in 2009 after 29 years of service. Cary enjoyed playing cards, gardening and was an avid sports fan, of which he followed the Yankees and Buffalo Bills.

Survivors include his wife, Laura L. (Cramer) Ferchen. They were united in marriage October 6, 1993; six children, Christopher (Michelle) Ferchen, Donna (Ronald) Licht, Timothy (Francie) Ferchen, Johathan Ferchen, Lisa (Andrew) Ferree and Erin (Michael) Jankowiak; a sister, Claudia Ferchen; four grandchildren, Savannah, Andrew, Hannah and Madison; and a aunt, Audrey Follum.

Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Jeff Milsten, on Tuesday at 10:30 AM in St. James Ev. Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Road and Rohr Street in Bergholz. Interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church.

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

Cary married CRAMER, Laura L [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: KOCHAN, Cynthia L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]