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NF Gazette

WENDT-Suddenly, October 12, 1930, Arthur G., aged 42 years, beloved husband of Minnie Haseley Wendt; father of Ervin, Rinert (sic), Arthur, Herbert, Violet, Minnie; two sisters, Mrs. Philip Pfuhl, Mrs. Louie Haseley, Walmore, N. Y. Funeral services at the family home Wednesday, October 15, at 2 p. m. and at St. Peter's church at Walmore, N. Y., at 2:30 p. m. Interment in Walmore cemetery.
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NF Gazette

STRUCK BY CAR, FARMER KILLED NEAR THIS CITY
Arthur Wendt Suffers Fatal Injuries; Dies Before Hospital Is Reached.
Hit by an automobile while walking along the Saunders Settlement road at 9:45 p. m. yesterday, Arthur Wendt, farmer, 42 years old, was fatally injured. The automobile was driven by G. M. Krick, 1722 Whitney avenue. Krick told Coroner W. L. Draper, who investigated the accident, that he was driving west and that the glare from headlights of a car approaching in the opposite direction prevented him from seeing Wendt.
Wendt suffered fractures of the neck; skull, both legs and left arm. He was taken to Memorial hospital, but was dead when he arrived there. Wendt was married and leaves a wife and six children. He had lived practically all his life on the Saunders Settlement road, about midway between this city and Sanborn. Krick was not held after he had made his statement to Coroner Draper and Undersheriff Cowdrick.

Arthur married HASELEY, Wilhelmine Susanna Mathilde on 30 Nov 1911 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Wilhelmine (daughter of HASELEY, Ferdinand Lebrecht and WENDT, Wilhelmine Susanna Rebecca) was born on 11 Aug 1891 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY; died on 30 Dec 1942 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ervin married BROECKER, Ruth Bertha on 26 Jun 1935 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Ruth (daughter of BROECKER, Gustav Ferdinand Friedrich and WERTH, Marie Wilhelmine Albertine) was born on 16 Jun 1913 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 16 Aug 1999 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Reinert married WOLF, Edith H on 7 Nov 1936 in Youngstown, Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY. Edith (daughter of WOLF, Frank L and BUERGER, Ida Anna Helene) was born on 24 Feb 1919 in Niagara County, NY; died in Jan 1987 in Titusville, Brevard County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - September 27, 2002
Arthur W. Wendt, 86, of Wheatfield, a retired truck driver, died Wednesday (Sept. 25, 2002) in CrestWood Health Care Facility after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Lewiston and attended St. Peter's Lutheran School.
Wendt worked as a laborer at Remington Rand from 1938 to 1949, then was a truck driver at Sanborn Milling from 1949 to 1977 and drove trucks for Voss Manufacturing from 1977 to 1990.
He was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, where he held various positions, including trustee and elder. He also was a member of the church's Cemetery Committee.
Wendt was an exempt member of the Sanborn Fire Company, serving in an active capacity for 25 years.
He enjoyed hunting and traveling.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, the former A. Elise Goltz; a son, Daniel of North Tonawanda; four daughters, Suzanne Galganski of Alexander, Janet of Amherst, Ruby Mangan of Spencerport and Gail Wurl of Lockport; two brothers, Reinert of St. Augustine, Fla., and Herbert of Avon Park, Fla.; two sisters, Violet Cvetan of Lebanon, Pa., and Minnie DuBois of Niagara Falls; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 A.M. Monday in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6169 Walmore Road, Sanborn. Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery

Arthur married GOLTZ, Alma Elsie Isabell on 4 Jun 1938 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Alma (daughter of GOLTZ, Gustav Ludwig VonDer and GOLTZ, Emma Auguste) was born on 31 Jan 1910 in Massey, Ontario, Canada; died on 13 May 2015 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Herbert married WEIMER, Beverly Joyce on 26 Jun 1943 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Beverly (daughter of WEIMER, Barney E and VANDERNECK, Florida C) was born on 17 Oct 1923 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 13 Aug 2014 in Sarasota, Sarasota County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1/5/2005 NIAGARA FALLS - Violet G. Cvetan, a former
Niagara Falls, died Saturday in Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pa., after a brief illness. She was 84.
Mrs. Cvetan lived in Lebanon, Pa., for the past five years. Before that, she had lived in Avon Park, Fla., since her husband's retirement.
Born Violet Wendt in Lewiston, she attended Lutheran schools in Wheatfield and North Tonawanda High School.
She worked for a short time as a clerk in the Jenss Department Store on Main Street.
Mrs. Cvetan was an active member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was a member of its St. Mary's Circle, the Forty-Niners Club, the Home Bureau and Meals on Wheels.
She and her husband of 65 years, Robert, enjoyed camping and traveling.
Other survivors include a daughter, Adele Kemp of Lebanon; two brothers, Reinert Wendt of St. Augustine, Fla., and Herbert Wendt of Avon Park; a sister, Minnie DuBois of Niagara Falls; a grandson; and a great-grandson.
Services will be at 11 A.M. Thursday in DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, Bergholz. Burial will be in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield

Violet married CVETAN, Robert on 23 Sep 1939 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Robert (son of CVETAN, Anton and HOFER, Frances) was born on 20 Jan 1916 in Strabane, PA; died on 1 Jan 2009 in Lebanon, Lebanon County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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October 21, 2011
Minnie L. DuBois

Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS — Minnie L. DuBois (Wendt), age 89, of Niagara Falls, was called to her heavenly home, peacefully, on Thursday, October 20, 2011 to be with our Lord and Savior, at her residence, with her loving family by her bedside and under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on August 12, 1922 to the late Arthur and Minnie (Haseley) Wendt. She was employed at the former International Paper Company in Niagara Falls for several years. Minnie was united in marriage to Walter E. DuBois on July 10, 1943, and they were married 65 years when Walter entered into rest on March 25, 2009. In 1944 she was stricken with polio and with everything she endured, she held on to her strong faith in God and was a loving and devoted wife and mother, raising three children. Minnie was a member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, in Bergholz, enjoyed making crafts, playing cards and dominoes, cooking, baking and spending time with her family and friends. She was also predeceased by a sister, Violet Cvetan and three brothers, Ervin, Reinert and Arthur Wendt.

Survivors include her three children, Karen (Frederick) Goltz of Niagara Falls, Robert DuBois of Bergholz and Curtis (Kathy) DuBois of Niagara Falls; a brother, Herbert (Leaner) Wendt of Avon Park, FL; nine grandchildren, Hao, Tim, Heather, Thao, April, Marci, Julie, Bill and Paul; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road (Bergholz), in Wheatfield, on Saturday from 4-8 PM and Sunday noon- 2 PM. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Philip N. Sallach on Sunday at 4:00 PM in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Road and Luther Street, in Bergholz. Interment in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, the March of Dimes or Niagara Hospice.

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

Minnie married DUBOIS, Walter Edwin on 10 Jul 1943 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Walter (son of DUBOIS, Albert August Wilhelm and FERCHEN, Anna Christine Auguste) was born on 23 Oct 1918 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY; died on 25 Mar 2009 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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Leon A. Wendt, age 83 of Wheatfield, NY, was called unexpectedly to his heavenly home on December 2, 2023 at his residence. Born in North Tonawanda, NY on October 12, 1940; son of the late Ervin and Ruth (Broeker) Wendt. A graduate of Starpoint High School, he earned his Bachelor's degree in business, at the University of Buffalo. Leon was employed in management positions by several firms, most notably by Allied Chemical. He went on to form a successful tax preparation and insurance business. Leon was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, in North Tonawanda, enjoyed hunting, fishing, softball, was an automotive buff, and a fanatic basketball fan and coached several girls basketball teams. Survivors include two brothers, Roger (Carol) Wendt of North Tonawanda, and Gerald Wendt of Amherst. He was preceded in death by a brother, Noel Wendt.There will be a memorial service scheduled in January 2024, with the date and time to be announced. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 453 Old Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda, NY 14120. Arrangements were with the DuBois Funeral Home, Wheatfield, NY.

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WENDT - Noel L., engineer NF Gazette 12/26/2006
Noel L. Wendt, an engineer and former North Tonawanda resident, died Saturday in his Rochester, MN., home after a long illness. He was 64.
Born in North Tonawanda, Mr. Wendt graduated from Starpoint High School. He later earned a degree in mechanical engineering from the University at Buffalo.
In the 1960s, Mr. Wendt was an engineer at General Motors in the Town of Tonawanda before working in the aerospace division at Bell Aerospace in Wheatfield in the early 1970s. He later worked as an engineer on NASA's Hovercraft in Texas and then on the Alaska Pipeline in Fairbanks and Anchorage. From 1998 until health problems in 2004, he was a consultant and computer analyst for FedEx in the Buffalo area and in Littleton, Colo.
In 2004, he moved to Minnesota.
Mr. Wendt was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda.
Surviving are his wife of 16 years, the former Kathie Martin; a stepson, John Panek; two stepdaughters, Erica Hanna and Leah Douglass; and three brothers, Roger, Jerry and Leon.
A memorial service will be at 3 P.M. Tuesday in St. Paul Lutheran Church, 453 Old Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda.
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Noel L. Wendt, engineer - Nov. 27, 1942 -- Dec. 23, 2006
Buffalo News, The (NY) - December 26, 2006
Noel L. Wendt, an engineer and former North Tonawanda resident, died Saturday in his Rochester, MN, home after a long illness. He was 64.
Born in North Tonawanda, Mr. Wendt graduated from Starpoint High School. He later earned a degree in mechanical engineering from the University at Buffalo.
In the 1960s, Mr. Wendt was an engineer at General Motors in the Town of Tonawanda before working in the aerospace division at Bell Aerospace in Wheatfield in the early 1970s. He later worked as an engineer on NASA's Hovercraft in Texas and then on the Alaska Pipeline in Fairbanks and Anchorage. From 1998 until health problems in 2004, he was a consultant and computer analyst for FedEx in the Buffalo area and in Littleton, Colo.
In 2004, he moved to Minnesota.
Mr. Wendt was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda.
Surviving are his wife of 16 years, the former Kathie Martin; a stepson, John Panek; two stepdaughters, Erica Hanna and Leah Douglass; and three brothers, Roger, Jerry and Leon.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in St. Paul Lutheran Church, 453 Old Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda.

Noel married MARTIN, Kathie J about 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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DOLORES J. WHITCOMB, age 85 of Lewiston, NY, formerly of Niagara Falls and Olcott, NY, was called peacefully to her heavenly home on April 28, 2023, while at the Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on May 31, 1937; daughter of the late Reinert and Edith (Wolf) Wendt. she attended Hyde Park School, and was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. "Bunny" as many known her, was employed at the former Bier's Clothing Store, and later worked as a nanny for several families. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, which many of her family will remember her by, with various items that were made over the years. Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, Richard C. Whitcomb, Sr. on November 2, 2013. They enjoyed many happy times together dancing, bowling, traveling, playing cards, time spent in Florida, and listening to music. She loved to cook and have the whole family over for dinners and gatherings. "Bunny" did enjoy her sweets, especially the marshmallow peeps and circus peanuts. She was a member of the former St. Paul - Calvary Lutheran Church in Niagara Falls, and was also a member of the Eagles and Elks.Survivors include three children, Richard (Cyntha) Whitcomb, Russell Whitcomb, and Debra (Russell) Loverde; four grandchildren, Elena (Christopher) Woods, Crystal (Leon) Blanchard, Jamie (Joseph) Spadolini, and Richard Whitcomb, III. Also preceded in death by a brother, Duane Wendt.A memorial service will take place at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Friday - May 5 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice

Delores married WHITCOMB, Richard Carl on 7 Oct 1954. Richard (son of WHITCOMB, Charles and GLASNIP, Louise) was born on 14 Jan 1935 in Fort Edward, Washington County, NY; died on 2 Nov 2013 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Duane married HAIGHT, Laura Lea about Sep 1960 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Suzanne married GALGANSKI, William Thomas [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married GARNER, Jean Ann Robertson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Janet married OLIVERIO, Joseph [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruby married MANGAN, Paul Edward [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gail married WURL, Thomas Frederic R [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DIETZ, Charles Michael. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Claudia married FINLAY, Robert E [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BOOTH, Herbert Willoughby III. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: KEMP, Eugene. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Karen married GOLTZ, Frederick L on 4 Sep 1965. Frederick (son of GOLTZ, Robert Richard and TOWNSEND, Phyllis J) was born on 8 May 1945 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 16 Mar 2014 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: TIGHE, Kathleen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SCHROEDER, Todd Michael. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GRIFFITHS, Deborah Louise. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Russell T. Whitcomb, age 65 of Newfane, NY, entered into rest unexpectedly on June 8, 2024 at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on December 3, 1958; son of the late Richard and Delores (Wendt) Whitcomb, Sr. A graduate of Niagara Falls High School, he had been employed at a landscaping company, was a member of the former St. Paul Calvary Lutheran Church, in Niagara Falls, and enjoyed sports and music.Survivors include a daughter, Jamie Spadolini; a brother, Richard (Cynthia) Whitcomb, and sister, Debra (Russell) Loverde.Services will be private by his family. Arrangements were with the DuBois Funeral Home, Wheatfield, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice, if desired.

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

Family/Spouse: LOVERDE, Russell E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CLEANTHOUS, Adonis. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: RIGGS, Jennifer L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FLICKER, Scott M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DELUCA, Deanna Geneiveve. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DEXHEIMER, Gretchen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CRAWFORD, Shannon Lee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: TRAN, Gina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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HEATHER JOY GOLTZ-DAY, age 40 of Niagara Falls, NY, entered into rest on February 4, 2021 at Sisters Of Charity Hospital, Buffalo, NY, and has been welcomed into her heavenly home to rejoice and be with our Lord and Savior. Born in Seoul, South Korea on July 17, 1980. She was adopted by her loving parents, Frederick L. and Karen J. (DuBois) Goltz of Niagara Falls, at the age of five. After her adolescent years, she earned a Bachelor's degree from Buffalo State College. After graduation, she was employed at the college. Heather married William J. Day on September 4, 2015, and they were blessed with a son, Banner Avery Day, and a daughter, Scarlett Mae Day. She was a dedicated wife and mother, and loved by many that knew her. Heather was a member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Bergholz. She was preceded in death by her father in 2014.Hobbies and interests included traveling, cooking, taking many photos of her two babies, hanging out with friends, attending softball games, and was a life long fan of the Buffalo Bills, Josh Allen, and a Yankees fan. Besides her husband, children, and mother, other survivors include three brothers, Tung (Hong) Ngo of Niagara Falls, Thao (Anh) Tran of San Jose, CA, and Hao (Lan) Phan of Seattle, WA; nieces and nephews, Sara and Emily Ngo, Joshua and Kayla Phan, Gracie and Henry Tran; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Wednesday (February 10) from 3-7 p.m. Private services will be held with her family on another day, with the Rev. Denton White, officiating. Following the service, interment will take place in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Niagara County SPCA.

Heather married DAY, William J on 4 Sep 2015. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Julie married TWYFORD, Perry T [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]