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5 September 1922 Tonawanda News
William Broecker
The funeral of William Broecker who died Sunday afternoon at his home on the
Ward road, town of Wheatfield, aged 86, was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock
from the late residence and half an hour later at St. John's Church, St.
Johnsburg. Burial was made in St. John's cemetery. Mr. Broecker has lived
in the town of Wheatfield the greater part of his life and was among the
best known residents of the town. For the last eighteen years he had been
an invalid.
Surviving are four sons, Albert Broecker, Youngstown, N.Y.; William and
Herman Broecker of North Tonawanda and Gustav Broecker of Martinsville; one
daughter, Mrs. William Heppner of St. Johnsburg; 31 grandchildren, eighteen
great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Christine Hamnemann of North
Tonawanda.

Wilhelm married MOHNS, Louise about 1865. Louise was born in Aug 1841 in Prussia; died in 1915 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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13 December 1937 Tonawanda News
Albert W. Broecker
At Mount St. Mary's Hospital Dec. 12 Albert W. Broecker, 72, father of Alfred, Arthur Clarence, Mrs. Walter Bars and Mrs. Fred Lloyd of Youngstown, Mrs. Harold Cornell of Wilson, Irving Broecker of Lewiston, Mrs. Philip Nichols of Middletown and Leroy Broecker of Niagara Falls, brother of William and August Broecker and Mrs. William Heffner of North Tonawanda. Funeral services will be held Wednesday from the home of his son, Arthur Broecker, Moss Road, Town of Porter at 2 p.m. and from St. John's Lutheran Church Blairville at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Paul Voithe will officiate. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls.

Albert married DALL, Auguste Wilhelmine on 30 Oct 1887 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Auguste (daughter of DALL, Wilhelm and HIDDE, Friederike) was born on 31 Oct 1863 in Grimme, Brandenburg, Prussia; died on 21 Nov 1935 in Youngstown, Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married SCHUELER, Anna Wilhelmine Dorothea between 1916 and 1924. Anna (daughter of SCHUELER, Gottfried Ferdinand and WERTH, Caroline Friederike) was born on 5 Jan 1873 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 14 Oct 1954 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette
GUSTAV BROECKER CALLED BY DEATH
North Tonawanda - Gustav F. Broecker, 70, who died Thursday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Weinheimer, 402 Niagara Falls Blvd. was born in the Town of Wheatfield where he resided all his life with the exception of last month spent at his daughters home. Mr. Broecker is survived by his wife Mary, two sons, William of the Town of Wheatfield, and Benjamin of North Tonawanda, five daughters, Mrs. Weinheimer, Mrs. Ernest Bluhm of Lockport, Mrs. William Mueller of Sanborn, NY, Mrs. Erwin Wendt of the Town of Wheatfield, and Mrs. Howard Human of Sanborn, 17 grandchildren; a brother, William, of North Tonawanda, and a sister. Mrs William Heppner. of St. Johnsburg. N. Y. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of Mrs. Weinheimer and half an hour later at the St. Paul's church in Martinsville. NY. The Rev. F. A. Hinners will officiate. Interment will be in St Paul's cemetery.

Gustav married WERTH, Marie Wilhelmine Albertine about 1893 in New York. Marie (daughter of WERTH, Karl Frederick W and BEUTEL, Wilhelmine Marie Christine) was born on 9 Aug 1872 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 13 Apr 1955 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary from Evening News of the Tonawandas
Tuesday, December 12, 1922
Herman A. Broecker, 49 years old, of 30 Monroe avenue, died suddenly early this morning in the DeGraff Memorial hospital. Mr. Broecker was taken ill a week ago but was not removed to the hospital until last night. He was born in Wheatfield and moved here about seven years ago. He is survived by his widow Rose, two sons, Raymond, Nelson; six daughters, Viola, Eleanor, Loretta, Dorothy, Mrs. Louis Stanz and Mrs. Walter Fritz; three brothers, Albert of Youngstown, N. Y., William of North Tonawanda and Gustave of Martinsville and one sister, Mrs. William Heppner of St. Johnsberg. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family residence and from St Mark's church a half hour later. Rev. Paul Fretthold will officiate. Burial will be held at Elmlawn.

Herman married SCHRAEDER, Rose Theresa in 1896 in Niagara County, NY. Rose (daughter of SCHRAEDER, Carl Friedrich Wilhelm and HASELEY, Emilie) was born on 27 Sep 1880 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 13 Apr 1968 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 6/5/1962

HEPPNER - Anna Louise Broeker Heppner of 7314 Ward Rd., Town of Wheatfield, N.Y., June 4, 1962. Wife of William F. Heppner; mother of Clarence of the Town of Wheatfield, Mrs. Myrtle Werth of North Tonawanda, Mrs. Jay Chace, Mrs. Bernhardt Poerschke, Mrs. Victor Verch and Mrs. David Dunn, all of the Town of Wheatfield. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Friends may call until noon Thursday at the Hamp Funeral Home Inc, of Adam and Seymour Sts., Tonawanda. Funeral services Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in St. John's Lutheran Church in St. Johnsburg, N.Y. Burial in St. John's Cemetery

ALSO

North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 6/4/1962

HEPPNER. - Anna Louise
Broecker Heppner, 79, of 7314
Ward Road, Town of Wheatfield.
died Monday (June 4,1962) at her
residence after a long illness
Mrs. Heppner was a lifelong resident
of the Town of Wheatfield
and was a member of St. John's
Lutheran Church of St. Johnsburg.
Surviving are her husband,
William F. Heppner; a son, Clarence
of the Town of Wheatfield;
five daughters, Mrs. Myrtle
Werth at North Tonawanda, Mrs
Jay Chace, Mrs. Bernhardt
Poerscke, Mrs. Victor Verch and
Mrs. David Dunn, alll of the Town
of Wheatfield. Also survived by
eight grandchildren and 11 great-
grandchildren. Friends may call
until noon Thursday at Hamp Fu-
neral Home Inc., Adam and Sey-
mour Streets, Tonawanda. Funer-
al services at 2 p.m. Thursday
in St John's Lutheran Church.
The Rev. Clarencce W. Rabe will
officiate. Burial in St. John's
Cemetery.

Anna married HEPPNER, Wilhelm Franz Carl on 3 Jul 1902 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Wilhelm (son of HOEPPNER, Charles Alfred and EVIG, Augusta W) was born on 30 May 1879 in Stettin, Prussia; died on 15 Oct 1962 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 2/20/1968

YOUNGSTOWN - Alfred W.
Broeker, 77, of 530 Main St.,
died at his home Monday {Feb.
19, 1968) after a long illness.
He was born July 1, 1890 in
Niagara Falls and lived here
for 75 years/ He was manager
of the Temperance House Farm
for 45 years until his retirement
in I960.
Mr. Broeker was a member
of. the Youngstown Volunteer
Fire Co. for 35 years and then
a member of the Exempt Fire
Co.
He was a life member of the
Niagara County Farm Bureau
and a member of St. John's Lutheran
Chuitrh" here..
Mr. Broeker is survived by his
widow> Helene_Sieck Broeker;
a daughter, Mrs. Clifford (Virginia).
Lockmiller, Youngstown;
three brothers, Arthur and Ervin-
Broeker, both of Youngstown,
and Roy Broeker, Niagara
Falls; four sisters, Mrs. AHa
Cornell, Wilson, Mrs. Philip
Nichols, Lewiston, Mrs. Walter
Bars and Mrs. Fred Lloyd, both
of Youngstown; two grandchildren
and two great grandchil
dren. - .
Funeral services will be held
at 2 p.m. Thursday at the' Lane
Funeral Home, 135 Lockport St.,
Youngstown, and at 2:30 p.m.
at St. John's Lutheran Church.
The Rev. Elvin J. Riemer will
officiate. Burial will be in Oakland
Rural Cemetery.
Friends may call from 7 to 9
p.m. today and from.2 to 4 and
7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
The family said contributions
to St. John's Lutheran Church
building fund or the Niagara
County Heart Association would
be acceptable as^ tribute.

Alfred married SIECK, Helene Marie on 22 Jan 1914 in Youngstown, Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY. Helene (daughter of SIECK, Johann Friedrich Wilhem and CREWE, Albertine) was born in 1894 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 11 Oct 1984 in Fort Myers, Lee County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arthur married MCCOLLUM, Lauretta on 26 Jul 1919 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. Lauretta (daughter of MCCOLLUM, Lee and PEARSON, Anna) was born in 1899 in Youngstown, Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alta married CORNELL, Harold on 16 Jan 1915 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Harold was born on 22 Jul 1896 in Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY; died in Jul 1977 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 10//15/1971

BROEKER - Erwin W. in Niagara Falls
Memorial Medical Center, October 15,
1971. Erwin W. Broeker of 165 Chestnut
Street, Youngstown. Husband of Anna. ,
Father of Erwin of Niagara Falls,
brother of Arthur of Youngstown, Roy of
Niagara Falls, Mrs. Alta Cornell of
Wilson, Mrs. Philip Nichols of Lewiston,
Mrs. Fred Lloyd and Mrs. Walter Bars,-
both of Youngstown. Also survived by 2
grandchildren, Patrlck of Los Angeles,
Calif, and Denny Byers, of Cheyanne,
Wyoming. Funeral services will be held
f r om St. John's Lutheran Church
Monday at 11:00a.m. Rev. Elvin Riemer
officiating. Friends may call at the Lane
Funeral Home Inc., 135 Youngstown-
Lockport Road, Youngstown, Saturday
and Sunday 2-5 8. 7-9 p.m. Memorials
may be made to the St. John's Lutheran
Church Building Fund.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 10/16/1971

YOUNGSTOWN - Erwin W.
Broeker,78, of 165 Chestnut St.,
here, died Friday Oct, 15, 1971)
at Memorial Medical Center,
Niagara Falls,' after a short
illness.
He was born April 3, 1894 in
Niagara Falls, the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Albert Broeker. He
was formerly the caretaker for
the Sage Estate, River Road,
Lewiston. He was a charter
member of Youngstown
Exempt Fire Co. and a
member of St. John's Lutheran
Church and Lutheran Laymen
League.
He is survived by his widow,
Anna (Grambo) Broeker; a
son, Erwin Broeker, Niagara
Falls; two brothers, Arthur
Broeker of Youngstown, and
Roy of Niagara Falls; four
sisters, Mrs. Alta Cornell of
Wilson, Mrs. Philip Nichols,
Lewiston, Mrs. Fred Lloyd and
Mrs. Walter Bars, both of
Youngstown; two grandsons,
Patrick Broeker, Los Angeles,
Calif., and Penny Buyers, of
Cheyenne, Wyo.
Funeral services will be held
at 11 a.m. Monday at St. John's
Lutheran Church, here, with
the Rev. Elvin J. Riemer officiating.
Burial will be in
Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Lane
Funeral Home, here, from 2 to
5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday.
Memorials may be made to
St. John's Lutheran Church
Building Fund, a spokesman
for the family said.

Erwin married STENT, Anna about 1917 in Youngstown, Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY. Anna was born about 1895 in New York; died on 15 Jul 1972 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BARS, Walter F. Walter (son of BARS, Friedrich Christian Theodor and SCHULTZ, Friederike Rachel C) was born in Sep 1891 in New York; died in Apr 1978 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Officer Dies In Hospital
YOUNGSTOWN - Clarence Broeker, 64, of 444 Lockport St., manager of the Youngstown Cold Storage Co. here for 18 years, died Tuesday (Feb. 6, 1962) at Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital. Mr. Broeker became ill Tuesday morning at home and was taken to the hospital in the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co. ambulance. Mr. Broeker was-born in Niagara Falls on July 17, 1897, son of Albert and Augusta Broeker. The family moved to Youngstown shortly afterward. He was a life member and trustee of St. John's Lutheran Church and a member of the Exempt Fire Co. Surviving are his widow, Ada Kolloff Broeker; a son, Calvin Broeker of Lockport Street; a daughter, Mrs. Jane Thurm, North Tonawanda; four brothers, Alfred, Arthur, and Erwin Broeker, all of Youngstown, and Roy Broeker of Niagara Falls; four sisters, Mrs. Alta Cornell, Wilson, Mrs. Mabel Nichols, Lewiston, Mrs. Alice Bars, an Mrs. Florence Lloyd, both of Youngstown, and four grandchildren. Private funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the home and at 2 p.m. at St. John's Church with Rev. Elvin J. Riemer officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family said that donations to St. John's Building Fund will be acceptable as tributes.

Clarence married KOLOFF, Ada Helena on 25 Jan 1922 in Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY. Ada (daughter of KOLOFF, Carl) was born on 6 May 1902 in New York; died on 20 Dec 1997 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mabel married NICHOLS, Philip Alton on 27 Oct 1920 in Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY. Philip was born on 13 Sep 1898 in New York; died on 18 May 1989 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Florence married LLOYD, Frederick Diez in Nov 1928 in Youngstown, Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY. Frederick was born on 5 Mar 1906 in New York; died on 7 Sep 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leroy married HEXIMER, Vera Alice on 1 Nov 1934 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Vera was born on 22 Feb 1914; died in Apr 1995 in Largo, Pinellas County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 10/17/1959

LOCKPORT -Mrs. Adeline
Bluhm, 85, of Church St., Cam-
bria, widow of Ernest Bluhm,
died Friday (Oct. 16, 1959) at
Lockport Memorial Hospital
after a lengthy illness.
Mrs Bluhm was born Feb.
7, 1894, in the Town of Wheatfield.
She was the daughter of
Gustav and Mary Werth Broeker.
Survivors include two daughters,
Mrs. Anthony Kuntz,
North Tonawanda, and Mrs.
Harold World, Cambria; four
sisters, Mrs. William Mueller,
Pekin, Mrs. Howard Human,
Sanborn, Mrs. Erwin Wendt
and Mrs. George Weinheimer,
both of North Tonawanda; two
brothers, William Broeker,
North Tonawanda, and Benjamin
Broeker, Town of Ton.
awanda; and four grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2
p.m. Monday at the Prudden
and Kandt Funeral Home. The
Rev. Carl J. Goette of St. Andrew
Lutheran Church, Pekin,
will officiate. Burial will be in
North Ridge Cemetery.

Adeline married BLUHM, Ernest W about 1927 in New York. Ernest (son of BLUHM, Karl August and BENZ, Fredericka) was born on 1 Nov 1883 in Germany; died on 31 Aug 1956 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 2/13/1967

BROECKER - Benjamin A.
Broecker. 70, of 2549 Niagara
Road. Town of Wheatfield, died
Monday (Feb. 13, 1967), in De-
Graff Memorial Hospital after a
long illness.
He is survived by his wife, Viola
(nee Niethe); a son, Kenneth
A., U. S. Air Force in Japan;
three daughters, Mrs. Henry
(Helen) Braunbach. Mrs. Edward
(Norma) Hanley, both of
the Tonawandas, and Mrs. Harry
(Barbara) Young of Pennsylvania.
Also survived by 15 grand-
:hildren: a brother, William
Broecker of the Town of Wheatfield,
and four sisters, Mrs.
George (Esther) Weinheimer,
and Mrs. Erwin Wendt, both of
North Tonawanda, Mrs. Louise
Mueller and Mrs. Howard Humann,
beta of Sanborn.
Friends may call at Fretthoff
Funeral Home, 1141 Oliver St. at
Ward Road, Norm Tonawanda,
where services will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday. The family will be
in attendance from 2 to 4 and 7
to 9 p.m. The Rev. Albert W
Bahr will officiate.

Family/Spouse: NIETHE, Viola. Viola was born on 31 May 1907; died on 16 Apr 1996 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Louise married MUELLER, William Arthur on 21 Oct 1928 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. William (son of MUELLER, William Carl and GOERSS, Wilhelmine Caroline Maria) was born in Feb 1891; died on 2 Feb 1962 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Esther married WEINHEIMER, George H about Dec 1925 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. George (son of WEINHEIMER, Martin and FISHER, Catherina) was born on 26 Oct 1895 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died in Jun 1974 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - August 18, 1999
Ruth B. Wendt, 86, of Shawnee Road, who was a homemaker most of her life, died Monday (Aug. 16, 1999) in Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, after a long illness.
The former Ruth Broeker was a lifelong resident of Wheatfield and a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda.
Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Ervin R.; four sons, Roger of North Tonawanda, Noel of Littleton, Colo., Gerald and Leon; a sister, Helen Human; and two grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 A.M. Thursday in St. Paul Church, Old Falls Boulevard, North Tonawanda. Burial will be in the church cemetery

Ruth married WENDT, Ervin Raymond Arthur on 26 Jun 1935 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Ervin (son of WENDT, Arthur Gustav Emil and HASELEY, Wilhelmine Susanna Mathilde) was born on 24 Sep 1912 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died on 27 Sep 2001 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - October 11, 2001
Services for Helen L. Human, a longtime homemaker, will be held at 11 A.M. Friday in DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, Bergholz. Interment will be in Wheatfield Cemetery.
Mrs. Human, 84, died Tuesday (Oct. 9, 2001) at her residence.
The former Helen Broeker was born in Wheatfield and was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda. She was a homemaker for most of her life and worked for a few years in the office at her husband's company, the former Human Coal & Builders Supply Co. at Saunders Settlement and Shawnee roads. Her husband, Howard R., died in 1980. Mrs. Human enjoyed gardening.
Survivors include a daughter, Karen O'Connor of Bergholz; a son, Larry of Cambria; and a grandson.

Family/Spouse: HUMAN, Howard Raymond. Howard (son of HUMAN, Andrew A and DILLER, Helen M) was born on 7 Jan 1908 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY; died in Sep 1980 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clara married STANZ, Louis A on 17 Nov 1911 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Louis (son of STANZ, Frederick and FOGLES, Mary) was born about 1888 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Leona married FRITZ, Walter Herman on 21 May 1921 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Walter (son of FRITZ, Julius C and SYDOW, Ida Auguste) was born on 7 Apr 1895 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 24 Jun 1971 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Viola married GIROUX, Everett Charles on 19 Sep 1923 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eleanor married WEINHEIMER, Edward C about 1924. Edward (son of WEINHEIMER, Martin and FISHER, Catherina) was born on 5 Mar 1903 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 8 Jun 1982 in Palm Harbor, Pinalles County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: RUNGE, Oscar John. Oscar (son of RUNGE, Charles J and LORENZE, Martha Flora) was born in 1904 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 3 Feb 1972 in Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

BROECKER - Raymond Broecker, 72, of the Town of Wheatfield, Wednesday (Sept.
17, 1980) at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 237. Husband of the late Florence (nee Miles) (Broecker, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert ( Phyllis) Tokarczyk of Sterling Heights, Mich., and Mrs. LeRoy (Marilyn) Boehnke of Amherst, NY.; one brother, Nelson (Florence) Broecker of North Tonawanda; four sisters,; Mrs. Edward (Elnora) Weinheimer, Mrs. Loretta Runge, both of Palm Harbor, Fla., Mrs. Thomas (Dorothy) MacDonald of Eureka, Calif., and Mrs. Viola Giroux of Charlotte, N.C, grandfather of ten grandchildren and four great-grandsons ; brother of the late Mrs. Leona Fritz and Mrs. Clara Stantz. Friends may call Thursday and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Wattengel Funeral Home, Inc., 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda where services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m., the Rev. Paul D. Rohrbacher will officiate. Burial White Chapel Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

Raymond married KUDER, Esther Helen Maria on 25 Nov 1931 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Esther (daughter of KUDER, Frederick Edward and STEIGER, Louise Margartha Henriette) was born on 23 Jul 1912 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 6 Feb 1999 in Sterling Heights, Macomb County, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Raymond married MILES, Florence C in 1950 in New York. Florence was born on 8 Aug 1910 in New York; died on 14 May 1980 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nelson married SCHWINGER, Florence Agnes in Mar 1939 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Florence (daughter of SCHWINGER, Louis and LEUDERS, Agnes) was born about 1918 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY; died on 29 Jun 2012 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nelson married REDFIELD, Charlot Elizabeth on 5 Aug 1945 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: WERTH, Arnold Albert. Arnold (son of WERTH, Albert and Martha M) was born on 26 Jul 1899 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 3 Mar 1962 in Degraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

HEPPNER - Clarence W. Heppner. 69, of the Town of Wheatfield. suddenly Tuesday (May 20, 19/75) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Mr. Heppner was a life long resident of the Town of Wheatfield, a member of St. John Lutheran Church, former employe of Remington Rand, retiring four years ago. He was a member of the Wheatfield Senior Citizens. He is survived by five sisters, Mrs Myrtle Werth, Mrs. Edna Chace. Mrs. Bernhardt (Ruth) Poerschke and Mrs. Victor (Margaret) Verch, all of the Town of Wheatfield and Mrs. David (Gloria) Dunn of Hallandale, Fla., many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St.. at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda Wednesday and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home Friday at 2:30 p.m., the Rev. Rolf Buchmann will officiate. Interment in St. lohn Lutheran Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to St, John Lutheran Church.

Family/Spouse: URTEL, Loretta M. Loretta (daughter of URTEL, Philipp Wilhelm August and ELLMAN, Mary Louise) was born in Dec 1909 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 8 Jul 1965 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CHACE, Jay C. Jay was born on 9 Jan 1905 in New York; died in Sep 1969 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

RUTH E. POERSCHKE, EX-NIAGARA, WHEATFIELD OFFICIAL
The Buffalo News - Wednesday, October 16, 1996
Ruth E. Poerschke, 87, of North Tonawanda, former Niagara County deputy commissioner of jurors, died Tuesday (Oct. 15, 1996) in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Amherst, after a brief illness. The former Ruth E. Heppner and her husband, Bernhardt O. Poerschke, managed the Coffee Shop & Snack Bar at the Airport Bowling Lanes in Cheektowaga in the early 1950s. Her husband died in 1985. They had been married 61 years. A native of Wheatfield, she served as deputy town clerk for the Town of Wheatfield from 1968 to 1971 and as deputy commissioner of jurors from 1973 to 1978. She was a charter member and past president of the Town of Wheatfield Republican Club and the Wheatfield Senior Citizens and was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church. She also was a charter member and past president of the Adams Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include two sons, Robert W. of Williamsville and Richard R. of Wheatfield; four sisters, Myrtle Werth of Bergholz, Margaret Verch of North Tonawanda and Edna Chace and Gloria Dunn, both of Hallandale, Fla.; four grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Spallino-Amigone Funeral Home, 1300 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls. Burial will be in St. Matthew Cemetery, Wheatfield.

Ruth married POERSCHKE, Bernhardt O on 22 Mar 1924 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Bernhardt (son of POERSCHKE, Rudolph and WILKE, Agnes) was born about 1904 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Jun 1985 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: VERCH, Victor E. Victor was born on 20 Apr 1902 in New York; died on 3 Jun 1996 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LOCKMILLER, Clifford. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Erva married GRAF, Raymond E [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary of Bernetta B. Kraatz
“Whenever you see a beautiful, colorful sunset in the western sky, think of me smiling down from Heaven.”Bernetta (Bernie) Broeker Kraatz, age 96, of Lewiston, passed away on June 14, 2022, in Hospice at Northgate Health Care Facility, North Tonawanda, after a brief illness. Born April 2, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Lauretta (McCollum) Broeker. Bernie was a resident of Ransomville, NY before moving to Town of Niagara in 1971, and then Lewiston in 2018.As a youngster she attended a one room school and was raised on a farm in the Town of Porter. In 1942, after Pearl Harbor, her family was forced to leave their farm on orders from the U.S. government, so that they could use the property to make TNT for the Manhattan Project.Bernie graduated in 1943 from the “Red Brick” School in Youngstown, and was a secretary at DeVeaux Military Academy from 1943 to 1947. On June 12, 1947, she married Gerald (Jerry) Kraatz, who passed in 1999. In the early 60’s she worked at the family-owned Kraatz Red & White Grocery Store in Ransomville. Later on she worked as an Account Clerk at Wilson Central School for 15 years, she retired in 1981.Bernie was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown and served as a deacon. She loved playing pinochle and euchre at the Lewiston Senior Center as well as traveling and volunteering at both Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital and Memorial Medical Center.She is survived by one son, Larry Kraatz of Vero Beach, Florida, a daughter, Susan (Marty) Martinez of Youngstown, and two daughters-in-law, Sandy and Lucy Kraatz. Also seven grandchildren, Dr. Jeffrey Martinez, Misty (Gerard) Hopkins, Alaina (Senyo) Agidi, Summer Kraatz, Bethany Kraatz, Matthew (Krystal) Brown, and Stacy (Jerry Jr.) Horton, five great-grandchildren, a sister, Erva (Ray) Graf of Arizona, and one niece and nephew. Bernie was predeceased by a sister, Dorothy Broeker, as well as two sons, William (Bill) and Timothy.A private graveside service will be held by her family officiated by Rev. Dr. Rex Stewart.Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown or to a charity of one’s choice.

Bernetta married KRAATZ, Gerald W on 12 Jun 1947 in Niagara County, NY. Gerald (son of KRAATZ, Walter Julius and HAUSMANN, Gertrude) was born on 17 Oct 1925 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY; died on 13 Sep 1999 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Posted: Friday, December 18, 2015 4:13 pm


Helene Cornell Gough passed away December 16, 2015 at the age of 97. Born May 8, 1918 in Wilson, N.Y, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Alta Cornell.

When she married the late John Reginald Gough, who passed away in 1984, she moved to Lockport where she lived until 1993 when she moved to Williamsville, N.Y. She worked 10 years as a bookkeeper in Lockport at the Gascoyne Dairy, Castle Dairy and retired in 1975 from Dairylea Co. Helene enjoyed walking and biking.

She is survived by her son, Thomas J. (Cynthia) of East Amherst; and two grandchildren, Joel and Ashley. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by two sisters, Evelyn Burgasser and Doris Cornell.

Her body was donated to the U.B. Medical School.

Visit lockportjournal. com/obituaries for online guest register.

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

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

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

Harrison married DUTOIT, Evelyn Louise on 29 Jun 1946 in Youngstown, Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 7/8/1967

YOUNGSTOWN-Mrs. Eleanor Bars Wolford, 49,
ormer resident of this village, died Thursday (July
1967) at Meyer Memorial Hospital, Buffalo, after a
months illness.
Mrs. -Wolford was born in
Youngstown and received her
education in Youngstown
schools. She was a" resident of
Buffalo for the last 27 years,
She is survived by her par-,
ents, Mr., and Mrs. Walter Bars,
Youngstown; her husband, Wil-
liam Wolford,-at home; two
daughters, Miss Lucille Wolford,
home, and Mrs. Donald (Con-
nie) Coepnick, Buffalo; a son,
William Wolford, at home; a
brother, Harrison Bars, Santa
Ana, Calif.; a sister, Mrs.
Jean Hofschneider, Buffalo, and
a grandson, Donald Coepnick,
Buffalo.
Funeral services will be held
Monday at 1 p.m. from the Dietrick
Funeral Home, Bailey Avenue,
Buffalo. Burial will be in
Mount Calvary Cemetery, Buffalo.
Friends may call at the funeral
home, from -2 to 4 and 7
to 9 p.m. today and Sunday.

Eleanor married WOLFORD, William E on 11 Feb 1942 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HOFSCHNEIDER, Frederick. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clarence married TOTHILL, Audrey Jeanette [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jane married THURM, Richard P on 19 Aug 1961 in Youngstown, Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY. Richard (son of THURM, Edmund Arthur and RADER, Alvina A) was born on 18 May 1931 in New York; died on 21 Jul 2003 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SHIRLEY'S OBITUARY

Shirley Mae Somers passed away on June 19, 2023, at the Schoellkopf Health Center, Niagara Falls. She was 94, born on April 2, 1929, in Niagara Falls, NY. She attended the Lewiston Union School and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1946. She was on Student Council, received the Elmira Key Award, was Salutatorian of her class and a cheerleader. While in high school she worked for the famous
Hibbard’s Custard Stand in Lewiston, NY. She attended Kelly Business Institute for Executive Secretarial and Buffalo Univ. one semester for Office Management. 
Beginning in 1946, she was a private secretary for Leo Hapeman Real Estate and Insurance for 10 years. Subsequently, she worked for Bell Aircraft as an account clerk, as secretary to a Project Manager at Niagara Power Project and then Blauvelt Engineering Co. Finally, she joined the Jenss Dept. Store in 1966 until it’s closing. 
She was a member of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Club and the Niagara Ski Club. 
She was married on June 21, 1958, to John R. Somers who also was an avid skier, and they went on many ski trips. Shirley was a long-time parishioner of Grace Lutheran Church and was a dedicated member of the ladies aide group, the Grace Ladies.
Shirley is predeceased by her husband, John, her parents, Philip A. Nichols and Mabel A. Broeker Nichols, brother Floyd A. Nichols and stepdaughter JoAnne Somers Greico. She is survived by her sister Gail Boyce, nieces Dawn Harris, Phyllis Baker, Lisa Sproul and nephews Shawn Sproul and Howard Jones.
She lived on Lindbergh Ave. in LaSalle from the time she was married until she passed. 
There will be calling hours on Friday, July 7, from 11 AM until 1 PM in the Lane Funeral Home, 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, immediately following the Funeral services will begin at 1 PM.  The interment will be in White Chapel Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 736 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls, NY 14304

Shirley married SOMERS, John Robertson on 21 Jun 1958. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gail married SPROUL, Bruce R on 20 Aug 1966 in Youngstown, Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Warren L. “Jerry” Broeker, of the Town of Niagara, passed from this earthly life on Friday May 20, 2016 at his residence with his family at his side and while under care of Niagara Hospice. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on December 1, 1936 the son of the late Roy C. and Vera A. (Hexemer) Broeker.

Jerry was a 1954 graduate of the former LaSalle High School and in 1955 entered Wanakena State Ranger School’s general forestry curriculum graduating in February of 1956. He was employed at Kimberly Clarke for seven months before continuing his Forestry studies at Syracuse University receiving a BSA degree in Forest Management & Forest Engineering, proudly graduating in 1960. During his college studies he was employed doing survey work for Bero Construction & Railroad Waterproofing Company.

Following graduation, Jerry worked in the survey crew for Johnson Drake and Piper, a heavy road contractor. In 1962 he was hired as a surveyor and quantity person with the Herbert F. Darling Engineering & Construction Company and was elevated to Superintendant in 1964, a position in which he held until his retirement in 1999. Six years following his retirement, the Herbert F. Darling Company continued to call Jerry back to assist with his expertise on their major projects during the summer.

Mr. Broeker enlisted and proudly served for six years in the US Army National Guard with the 90th Artillery and later with the 174th Armored Division in Niagara Falls until his honorable discharge in 1966.

On April 15, 1961 he married the former Linda Ann Hepfer and were happily married for over 50 years until her passing in March of 2015.

Survivors include his four sons: Gary (Keith Cohn) of W. Hollywood, CA; Jeff of Monument, CO; Kyle (Maria) of Doylestown, PA and Shaun of Niagara Falls, NY. Grandchildren: Jeff Jr. of the Town of Tonawanda; Shelby (Rob) Donohue of Niagara Falls, NY; Matthew & Gabrielle of Monument, CO and Maxxim & Skyler of Doylestown, PA. a great-grandson Julian of the Town of Tonawanda and a sister Patti Jean (Bill) Shaefer of N. Tonawanda, NY.

Also surviving is Jerry’s good friend and companion Dorothy Sorley who on May 14th of this year entered into and celebrated a Commitment Ceremony. In addition, he will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jerry was a longtime and active member of the First United Methodist Church where he served as Treasurer and at various times a trustee position for 12 years. He also served as a volunteer with the Escort Department and as the Care Van driver at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center for 14 years. He was an avid enthusiast of all sports however, enjoyed participating in bowling, golf, basketball and softball.

The family will be present Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Thursday morning from 10 AM to 12 Noon in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY. Friends are invited to services on Friday at 11 AM in the First United Methodist Church, 8210 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 with the Rev. Jean Edmister officiating. Private burial committal services will be held in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Town of Lewiston at the convenience of the family.

If desired, donations may be made in Jerry’s memory to the First United Methodist Church or to Niagara Hospice, Inc. 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094

Warren married HEPFER, Linda Ann on 15 Apr 1961 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Linda (daughter of HEPFER, John D and BOHN, Veda May) was born on 3 Apr 1940 in Weston Mills, Cattaraugus County, NY; died on 21 Mar 2015 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SCHAEFER, Charles William. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Martha G. Kuntz (nee Bluhm) age 92, of Newfane, NY, died October 6, 2020 in Niagara Hospice House. Martha was retired from Mt. View Health Facility, Lockport. Martha had many dear friends whom she kept in touch with by phone, cards, and letters. Martha and her late husband Tony loved their many pets, they often volunteered as wildlife rehabilitators. Martha looked forward to watching the Lawrence Welk Show. She was the wife of the late Anthony Kuntz, to whom she was married for 57 years. Sister of the late Myra World. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, and neighbors. In keeping with Martha’s wishes no funeral services will be held. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery. If so desired memorials may be made to SPCA Serving Niagara County. Condolences may be shared at FrettholdFuneralHome.com.

Martha married KUNTZ, Anthony before 1956. Anthony was born on 12 Mar 1927 in New York; died on 29 Feb 2008 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Myra married WORLD, Harold A on 31 Oct 1953 in Wendelville, Town of Pendleton, Niagara County, NY. Harold (son of WORLD, Ernest W and SCHRADER, Clara) was born on 29 Sep 1921 in New York; died on 17 Aug 1993 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BROECKER - Kenneth Arnold
Age 88, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 4, 2021. Kenneth was born to Benjamin Arnold Broecker and Viola Mary Niethe in Buffalo, New York, on April 13, 1933. Kenneth was a graduate of North Tonawanda High School and served in the United States Air Force for 23 years where he earned many awards and honorable mentions. He was a Vietnam veteran. Kenneth was a faithful member of Saint Marks Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda, he loved GOD, his family and his Country. Kenneth had many friends, loved to watch NASCAR races and going camping. Kenneth is survived by his children Kenneth Arnold Broecker Jr, Brenda Kay Short, Dori Lynn Linehan, Peggy Jo Davis, Kathy Mae Violanti, Karen Mary Kulaw and his sister Barbara Young. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A memorial service is will be held at St. Mark Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda, N.Y. on Saturday, July 10,2021 by the Rev. Keith Knupp at 10 am. Interment will follow in the Acacia Park Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: Barbara Helen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: NAGASHIMA, Suzuko. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Helen L. Braunbach (nee Broecker) age 80 of the Town of Wheatfield, passed away January 1, 2016 in DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility following a lengthy illness. Beloved wife of Henry Braunbach; dear mother of Sharon (Daniel) Lengen of the Town of Niagara and the late Sandra Mahl. Mother-in-law of Scott Mahl. Grandmother of Nichole and Benjamin (Lisa) Lengen and Stephanie Mahl. Sister of Kenneth Broecker of North Tonawanda and Barbara Young of Pennsylvania and the late Norma Hewitt; 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 Sunday from 4-7 P.M. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:30 A.M. from St. Mark Lutheran Church, The Rev. Keith Knupp will officiate, entombment will be in Acacia Park Cemetery. If so desired memorials may be made to the Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Guest register available at frettholdfuneralhome.com

Helen married BRAUNBACH, Henry E about Jun 1958 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. Henry (son of BRAUNBACH, Henry and RAU, Loretta) was born on 27 Apr 1934 in New York; died on 11 Sep 2019 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Norma married HEWITT, James [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Mary Helen Wyatt, age 85, went home to meet Jesus at her Sanborn, NY, residence on November 3, 2016. Mary was born in North Tonawanda, NY on May 15, 1931 to the late William and Louise (Broeker) Mueller. In 1953, she married J.P. Wyatt, who passed away in 1990. Mary was a lifelong and devoted member of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church. She was an avid gardener and St. Andrew's Ladies Aid member. She enjoyed bird-watching, baking and spending time with her family.
Mary is survived by her six children, Mattie (Peter) Wallace, Betty (Charles) Johnson, William (Marcia) Wyatt, James Wyatt, Sr., Mary Jane (Donald) Guyette and Donna (Matthew Pisarski) Wyatt; as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mary is also survived by her loving sister, Ruth DeVantier of Sanborn, NY. She is predeceased by her brother, Arthur Mueller; and dear friend, Phyllis Stoelting.
Visitation will be held at DuBois Funeral Home, Niagara Falls on Sunday, November 6th from 1:00-5:00 PM. Services will be conducted by the Rev R.P. Vogeler at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church on Monday, November 7th at 10:00 AM with burial immediately following at Acacia Park Cemetery. Memorials can be made in Mary's name to St. Andrew's Lutheran Church.

Mary married WYATT, James P in 1953. James died in 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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OBITUARY

Ruth E. DeVantier of the Town of Cambria, NY, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020, in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Facility.   She was born in  the Town of Wheatfield, NY, on November 4, 1929, the daughter of the late William and Louise [Broecker]  Mueller.
Mrs. DeVantier was a Tupperware dealer for over 40 years and  was an active member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church.
She enjoyed spending time with her family, baking and gardening.
Mrs. DeVantier was the wife of the late Elmer A. DeVantier, who passed away in June of 2002.
She  was the mother of  Robert (Susan) DeVantier,  Susan (late William) Thompson and Sharon (Kenneth) Walker and the late Richard DeVantier, six grandchildren Rebecca Drabczk and Christina DeVantier, Michelle Thompson,  Jayme  (Paul) Mohr, Dan and Andrew Walker, two great grandchildren Sara and Sean, also many  nieces and nephews.
Mrs. DeVantier was the sister of a late brother and sister.
Her family will be present on Thursday  from 4-7 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5983 Hoover Road, Sanborn, NY.  Funeral Services will be held on   Friday  at 2:00 PM at St. Andrew Lutheran Church,   3229 Upper Mountain Road, SANBORN, NY, with the Rev. Kurt D. Schultz officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made in her name to St. Andrew Church.

Ruth married DEVANTIER, Elmer Albert William on 4 Nov 1949 in Niagara County, NY. Elmer (son of DEVANTIER, Albert Wilhelm Eduard and HOFFMEISTER, Christine Pauline Auguste) was born on 6 Feb 1918 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Jun 2002 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Arthur W. Mueller, of Sanborn, NY, died Saturday, September 9, 2006 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Amherst, Erie County, NY.
He was born in Wheatfield, NY on September 25, 1935, the son of William and Louise [Broecker] Mueller. Mr. Mueller attended St. Andrews Lutheran school and church , where he was a life long member. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea as tank commander, during the Korean Conflict.
Mr. Mueller was employed with the International Paper County, the Continental Can Co. and as a loom operator with the Carborundum Co. , before retiring in 1992. He was a member of the American Legion Post #1434, in Hinsdale, NY and enjoyed woodworking and mentoring others.
Mr. Mueller is survived by his wife of 49 years Beulah H. [Bennion] Mueller, they would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in November, three sons Raymond W. (Nina) Mueller of the Town of Cambria, Arthur W. (Lisa) Mueller of the Town of Lewiston and Guy A. (Linda) Mueller of Lancaster, PA, one daughter Linda A. (Thomas) Lowe of Denver, CO, two sisters Ruth DeVantier of the Town of Cambria and Mary Wyatt of Pekin, he is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
There will be no prior visitation. Funeral services will be held MONDAY at 11:00 AM at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 3229 Upper Mountain Road, Pekin, with Rev. R. Peter Vogeler officiating. Interment at Acacia Park Pendleton, NY. Memorials may be made the St. Andrews Church or Roswell Park Cancer Institute.

Arthur married BENNION, Beulah Harriett on 10 Nov 1956 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Beulah (daughter of BENNION, Montgomery Raymond and MASTIN, Harriett) was born on 20 Sep 1937 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 23 Jul 2016 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HALL, Robert A. Robert (son of HALL, Burt E and ZUCH, Mabel L) was born about 1923 in New York; died on 26 Apr 2012 in Town of Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WITT, John Arthur. John (son of WITT, Arthur L and KAMBACH, Lucille Adeline) was born about 1941 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died about Aug 2014 in Lockport, 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.
--
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]

Family/Spouse: O'CONNOR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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OBITUARY

Larry D. Human of Sanborn, NY, passed away on  Monday, October 5, 2020, in Northgate Health Care Facility.   He was born in Niagara Falls, NY,  on April 3, 1945, a son of the late Howard and Helen [Broeker] Human.
Mr. Human graduated from Starpoint and served with the US Army during the Vietnam War as a member of the Old Guard.  
He was a die repairman with Jamestown Container in Lockport for over 30 years.
Mr. Human was an amateur  Archeologist and an avid hunter.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years Carol [Potzger] Human, a son Daniel (Becky) Human, two grandchildren Henry and Harper and a sister Karen O'Connor.
His family will be present on Wednesday from 4-7 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM  at St. Paul's United Church of Christ - Shawnee,  3921 Mapleton Road, North Tonawanda, NY, with the Rev. Ronald Lord officiating.
Interment with Military Honors in Wheatfield Cemetery.
Flowers are gratefully declined.
Memorials may be made in his name to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY

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

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 10/4/1923

W a l t e r Stanz, t w e l v e year old, son
of Mr and Mrs. Louis Stanz, 49 Felton
s t r e e t . met a t e r r i b l e d e a t h while on
his way home from the Gratwick
school for lunch shortly after 12
o'clock this afternoon. He was
g r o u n d to pieces under the wheels of
a N i a g a r a trolley car.
He was a t t e m p t i n g "to c r o s s Oliv
e r s t r e e t ahead of the southbound
t r o l l e y car. when he ran in front of
a u t o m o b i l e . d r i v e n by A. S. Cooper
Michigan avenue, Buffalo. The
f e n d e r of the a u t o m o b i l e , which was
b e i n g driven n o r t h on Oliver s t r e e t.
hit the youth a n d knocked him under
t h e wheels of t h e t r o l l e y car.
Cor o n e r J. K. Helwig was notified
a n d had the r e m a i n s removed to the
undert a k i n g rooms of Fred Hamp on
Young s t r e e t.
Cooper went to police h e a d q u a r t e rs
and. a f t e r m a k i n g a r e p o r t of t h e ac-
cident was not d e t a i n e d . He said he
did not see the boy until he dashed
from t h e curb in front of the automobile.
Cooper said that it was im-
possible to avoid h i t t i n g t h e lad.
B e s i d e s his p a r e n t s the Stanz boy
is survived by three s i s t e r s and a
twin brother.

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April 7, 2014
Betty Jane Wurl

Niagara Gazette

LEWISTON - Betty Jane Wurl, an extraordinary cook and seamstress, was called to her heavenly home on Friday (April 4, 2014) in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Home, Lewiston, following a lengthy illness. She was 89.

The former Betty Fritz was born in North Tonawanda to Walter and Leona Fritz and was a graduate of North Tonawanda High School.

Mrs. Wurl was well-known as a cook in the Wheatfield area and was famous for her pork chops and German potato salad. She also enjoyed crocheting, quilting and sewing.

Survivors include her husband of 71 years, Fred "Fritz" Wurl of Lewiston; a son, Dennis (Edele) of Wheatfield; a daughter, Kathleen (Stephen) Keller of Wheatfield; a brother, Gordon Fritz of Buffalo; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Thomas Wurl.

There will be no prior visitation. A memorial service will take place at 11 AM Saturday (4/12/14) in St. Paul Lutheran Church, 453 Old Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda. Interment will be in White Chapel Memorial Park, North Tonawanda. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be sent to St. Paul Lutheran Church. Arrangements were with the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME (731-3234).

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

Betty married WURL, Friederich Arthur on 29 Aug 1942 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Friederich (son of WURL, Frederick Johann Hugo and KOLBE, Josephine D) was born on 27 Aug 1921 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 13 Jan 2016 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Posted: Friday, January 9, 2015 3:16 pm


Gordon W. Fritz "Gordie," age 85, passed peacefully January 8, 2015 at High Pointe Nursing Facility after a long illness. Gordon was born on April 1, 1929 to the late Walter and Leona (nee Broecker) Fritz and was an Anny veteran of the Korean War. A life-long resident of Martinsville, North Tonawanda, he was employed at Shawnee Meat Market for over 40 years and then part-time at Federal Markets. Gordon was a very active former member of the North Tonawanda Planning Board, and attended numerous planning and school board meetings. He was also a member of the Western New York Woodturners. Gordon took great pride in his home that he built and lived in for almost 60 years; he enjoyed working on cars, making beautiful items from wood, cooking and listening to music.

Beloved husband to Betty and the late Mary Claire; dear father of Daniel (Heidi), Peter (Theresa), Donna (Leo) Nalbach, Michael (Ellen) and William (Leigh); dear grandfather of Diana, Robert, Kaitlyn, Melanie, Jonathan, Monica, Nicole, Claire, David, Joshua and Caleb; great-grandfather of Scarlet; step-father of Eric Kruss; brother of the late Betty Wurl, brother-in-law of Frederick "Fritz" Wurl.

The family will be present on Sunday from 2- 4 and 7-9pm at the Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver Street at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:30 A.M. from Paul's Lutheran Church, 453 Old Falls Boulevard, North Tonawanda. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St Paul's Lutheran Church. Guest register available frettholdfuneral home.com

Gordon married RUSSELL, Mary Claire on 16 Feb 1952 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Mary (daughter of RUSSELL, William J and SHORTIS, Mary) was born on 8 Jan 1927 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died on 1 Jan 1986. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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May 21, 2011
Mary Jane Dexheimer

The Tonawanda News

NORTH TONAWANDA — Mary Jane (nee Weinheimer) Dexheimer, age 86, of North Tonawanda, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport. Mrs. Dexheimer was born on February 10, 1925 in North Tonawanda, daughter of the late Edward and Eleanor Weinheimer. Mrs. Dexheimer was President and former General Manager of White Chapel Memorial Park for nearly fifty years. She was a member of Adams Fire Co. Auxiliary and the Wheatfield Senior Citizens. Mrs. Dexheimer over the years had made and donated 700 lap robes to local Nursing Homes.

Mrs. Dexheimer is predeceased by her husband, LaVern, who passed away in 1995. Beloved mother of David (Deborah) Dexheimer of North Tonawanda, Bonnie (Tom) Lowe of Depew and Mark (Carmen) Dexheimer of Sanborn: loving grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of eleven.

Friends may call on Tuesday from 3-8 PM at the WATTENGEL Funeral Home, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, where Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 AM. Interment will be in White Chapel Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice House, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport 14094.

Online guest registry at www.Wattengel.com.

Family/Spouse: DEXHEIMER, LaVern. LaVern (son of DEXHEIMER, Chester E and KRACHEEL, Ella E) was born on 12 Feb 1920 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 30 May 1995 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GATH, Shirley M. Shirley (daughter of GATH, Fredrich A and BROECKER, Johanna A) was born on 27 Dec 1925 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 27 Feb 2012 in Town of Amherst, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Phyllis married TOKARCZYK, Robert M [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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October 24, 2012
Marilyn J. Boehnke

The Tonawanda News

TOWN OF AMHERST — Marilyn J. Boehnke (nee Broecker), age 78, of the Town of Amherst, unexpectedly, October 24, 2012. Marilyn was a member of the former St. Paul Lutheran Church, E. Felton St., in North Tonawanda. She was an avid Buffalo sports fan.

She was the wife of the late LeRoy Eugene Boehnke. Beloved mother of Mark (Sherri) Boehnke of Wheatfield; Eric Boehnke of Amherst; Adam (Diane) Boehnke of Amherst; Esther (Patrick) Hemingway of Manchester, CT; and Marla (Richard) Kelly of Amherst. Grandmother of nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Sister of Phyllis (late Robert) Tokarczyk of Michigan; aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Rd., in North Tonawanda on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10:30 AM, from St. Martin Lutheran Church, 322 Old Falls Blvd., the Rev. Devie Ellis will officiate. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Martin Lutheran Church. Guest register available at frettholdfuneralhome.com.

Marilyn married BOEHNKE, LeRoy Eugene on 3 Oct 1953 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. LeRoy (son of BOEHNKE, Walter Michael and BAUGHMAN, Georgia C) was born on 17 May 1927 in New York; died on 24 Dec 1989. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Barbara married STELLMACHER, Albert J [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sandra married MARTIN, Eugene R [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Linda J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Allan E. Werth, age 91 of Bergholz, in the Town of Wheatfield, NY, was called peacefully to his heavenly home on October 9, 2023 at his residence. Born in North Tonawanda, NY on February 27, 1932; the son of Arnold and Myrtle (Heppner) Werth. Allan served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was employed for forty years as an accountant at Columbus McKinnon, in North Tonawanda, until his retirement. A longtime member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church; he enjoyed hunting, playing cards and dominos. He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey M. (Storbeck) Werth on March 5, 2023; a son, Gary Werth; and sister, Shirley Miller.Survivors include two daughters, Debra (Frank) Yeamans, and Darla Werth (Matthew Shields); eight grandchildren, Nicole Carlson, Chad Ammon, Erica Carlson, Kevin Romero, Jessica Werth, Brandon Mincey, Melissa Werth, and Allison Werth; four great-grandchildren, Josh Ammon, Devyn Romero, Emily Ammon, and Benjamin Mincey; and a great-great-grandson, Levi Ammon.Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, October 21 at 10:00 a.m. in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, corner of Niagara Road and Luther Street in Bergholz. The Rev. Denton White, will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, or to the Kidney Foundation. Arrangements were with the DuBois Funeral Home, Wheatfield, NY.

Allan married GRUPE, Audrey Marie on 22 Nov 1953. Audrey (daughter of GRUPE, Willard C and STORBECK, Nora R) was born on 8 Jun 1932 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; died on 5 Mar 2023 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News - 10/11/2009
POERSCHKE - Robert W. October 10, 2009, age 85, beloved wife of Annamarie (Mueller) Poerschke; son of the late Bernhardt and Ruth (Heppner) Poerschke; brother of the late Richard Poerschke; brother- in- law of Clarice Poerschke; also survived by several aunts, many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 3-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner Hopkins) where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 11:30 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Robert's memory to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Share your condolences at www.AMIGONE.com. Robert was an Army Veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict.

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Aug. 24, 1924—Oct. 10, 2009

Robert W. Poerschke, a former deli owner from Amherst, died Saturday in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Amherst. He was 85.

Born in North Tonawanda, Mr. Poerschke attended North Tonawanda High School. He was a staff sergeant in the Army during World War II and also served in the Korean War.

From 1947 to 1982, he coowned and operated Muellers Delicatessen on Bailey Avenue, known for its specialty sandwiches.

Mr. Poerschke was a past member of the Adams Fire Company and North East Lodge, F&AM. He enjoyed traveling, hunting and fishing. He also liked to play euchre and pinochle.

Mr. Poerschke is survived by his wife, the former Annamarie Mueller.

Services will be at 11:30 a. m. today in Amigone Funeral Home, 5200 Sheridan Drive, Amherst.

Robert married MUELLER, Anna Marie [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married SIEGMANN, Clarice I on 15 May 1954. Clarice (daughter of SIEGMANN, William C and JAGOW, Martha Appolonia) was born on 18 May 1930 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 5 Dec 2020 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Suzanne married YOUNG, Kenneth B [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]