Johann married ZUCH, Auguste in 1885 in New York. Auguste (daughter of ZUCH, Friedrich and Amelia) was born in May 1853 in Berlin, Germany; died on 9 May 1931 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johann married HONECK-BLUMENTHAL, Sarah on 26 Nov 1874 in North Ridge, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Sarah (daughter of HONECK, Carl Gottfried and SEEFELDT, Johanna) was born on 28 Jun 1855 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette
Rosa H. Haseley
NEWFANE - Rosa M. Haseley, 84, formerly of Hillcrest Avenue, died Saturday (June 29, 1974) in the Newfane Inter-Community. Hospital. Born July 12, 1890, she had been a resident of this town for 50 years and had been a resident at the Newfane Nursing Home since 1959. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. She was the wife of Christian Haseley, who died in 1953. She is survived by three sons, Lawrence Haseley of Wilson, Kenneth Haseley of Buffalo and Raymond Haseley of Lockport; a daughter, Mrs. Forrest (Ruth) Jackson of North Tonawanda; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home, Newfane, and at Faith Lutheran Church at 1: 30 p.m. Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in St.. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Faith Lutheran Church building fund, the family said.

Rosina married HASELEY, Christian Phillip Wilhelm on 6 Apr 1910 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Christian (son of HASELEY, William Gustav David and WENDT, Ottilie Johanna Elisabeth) was born on 10 Apr 1886 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died on 26 Sep 1953 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette

Charles Wittkop
NORTH TONAWANDA - Charles J. Wittkop, 71, 608 Adams St., died Wednesday (March 18, 1964) in DeGraff Memorial. Hospital. Born in Pendleton, he lived most of his life in this area and was employed by the Riverside Chemical Co. and retired six years ago. He was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. His wife, the late Pauline Runge, died in 1944. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Gerald O'Connor, Tonawanda; a sister, Mrs. Rose Haseley, Newfane; and three grandchildren. Friends may call from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. at the Hamp Funeral Home Inc. where services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday by Rev. A. W. Moldenhauer. Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery.

Charles married RUNGE, Pauline Emma in Feb 1918 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Pauline (daughter of RUNGE, August W and FEHRMAN, Bertha) was born in Jan 1894 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 28 Apr 1944 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette
Albert Witkop
Ransomville - Albert J. Witkop, 82, died at his home today (Dec 3, 1958). A farmer and resident of the area for the last 50 years, Mr. Witkop was found dead in bed by his son. Albert Jr. Born Feb 26, 1876 at Mapleton, he purchased farm property when he moved here in his early 30's. Mr. Witkop was a member of the Tonawanda Congregation of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Survivors in addition to the son at home, include another son Chester, and a daughter Mrs. John Lein. both of Lockport, a brother Charles Witkop, and a sister Rose Haseley, Newfane, five grandchildren and 5 greatgrandchildren. His wife died several years ago. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Friday at the Hardison Funeral Home. Burial will be in North Ridge.

Albert married GONDORSCIN, Mary about 1928 in Niagara County, NY. Mary was born in 1887 in Fazekas, Bekes, Hungary; died on 7 Aug 1952 in Rochester, Monroe County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Albert married BATES, Abbe on 17 Mar 1909 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Abbe (daughter of BATES, Samuel and Anna) was born in 1886 in Hungary; died on 11 Aug 1952 in Rochester, Monroe County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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October 11, 2012
Lucille B. O'Connor

The Tonawanda News

CITY OF TONAWANDA —
Lucille B. (nee Witkop) O'Connor, age 82, of the City of Tonawanda, died on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility. Born in North Tonawanda to the late Charles and Pauline (Runge) Witkop, she had been a lifelong resident of the City of Tonawanda, and was the mother of the late Rosemary O'Connor. Lucille was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in the City of Tonawanda.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Gerald W. O'Connor; three children, William C. (Joyce) O'Connor of North Tonawanda, Janet (Norbert) Rehner of West Seneca, and Geraldine Moos of CO; six grandchildren, William C., Jr. and Rhianna L. O'Connor, Jonathon and Kristopher Rehner, and Nicholas and Danielle Zdrojowy; and three great-grandchildren, William J., Jilian and Calisity. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
There will be no prior visitation. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Inurnment will be in St. Francis of Assisi Chapel Columbarium. Arrangements by JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., Tonawanda.
Visit www.tonawanda-news.com/obituaries for online guest register.

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

Albert married KOEPKE, Ella on 25 Jan 1936 in North Ridge, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Ella (daughter of KOEPKE, William F and WERTH, Louise Carlene) was born about 1913 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married LEIS, John Gaschu on 9 Mar 1929 in North Ridge Cemetery, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. John was born on 9 Dec 1901 in Canada; died in Jun 1989. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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December 21, 2010

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

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Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: REHNER, Norbert. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NorthTonawanda NY Evening News - 12/1/1955

O'CONNOR - Rosemary O'Connor,
6, of 608 Adam St., Tonawanda,
unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon
(Nov. 31,1955). Born in North
Tonawanda, she was the daughter
of Gerald and Lucille Wittkop
O'Connor. Rosemary was a member
of St. Francis Church and attended
first grade at St. Francis
parochial school. Besides her parents,
she is survived by a sister,
Geraldine, and her grandparents,
Mrs. Palmyra O'Connor of Brooklyn
N.Y. and Mrs. Charles Witt
lop of Tonawanda. Friends may
call at the Hamp Funeral Home,
37 Adam St., Tonawanda, where
services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday,
and at 9 a.m. in St. Francis
Church. The Rev. Wilbur Yaeger
will officiate at a Mass of the
Angels. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

William married BORNER, Joyce [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Marie L. Fry passed away November 20, 2022 in Eastern Niagara Hospital.  Born March 18, 1937 in Lewiston she was the daughter of Albert and Ella (Kupke) Witkop.  Marie worked for 29 years at Harrison Radiator Div of GM in production, retiring in 1991.  She enjoyed the Buffalo Bills and Sabres, playing BINGO, gardening, crocheting, and especially enjoyed being with her family.  Marie was predeceased by her husband, Marvin “Dutch” Fry, daughter Debora Wagner, and sister Sara Witkop.
Marie is survived by her children Donna (late Shorty) Massaro, Joy (late Randy) Cummings, Tom (Sherry) Dunn, Marvin (Linda) Fry, Brenda (Jim) Glaser, and Gail (Ralph) Friedrich; son-in-law Frank Wagner; eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren; also several nieces and nephews and Charlie the cat.
The family wishes to thank the staff on 2North at the hospital for all their care.
Relatives and friends may call Friday, Nov. 25th 3-7 PM in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport where funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 26th at 10 AM.  Interment will be in Chestnut Ridge Cemetery.  Visit pruddenandkandt.com.

Family/Spouse: FRY, Marvin. Marvin (son of FRY, Burt and LEDERHOUSE, Laura) was born on 9 Nov 1927 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 25 Jan 2015 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marie married DUNN, Edwin P about Oct 1954 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. Edwin (son of DUNN, Perry E and RYAN, Lillian May) was born on 6 Jun 1930 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 15 Jan 2016 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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John 'Jack' Leis of Kodak, TN ( formerly of Lockport, NY, and Naples, FL), walked through the gates of Heaven to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 23rd, 2017. He was the son of John and Mary (Witkop) Leis, born February 2nd, 1930 in Lockport.
As a young adult, John was a farmer and then became a carpenter and later a general contractor. After moving to Naples, Florida, he continued working in construction as a carpenter and a mason, later he worked at Home Depot. After moving to Kodak, Tennessee, in 1999, he transferred to a east Knoxville area Home Depot, retiring in 2001 to build their new home. Being a talker and people person he returned to work at the Kodak Food City for six years where he was loved by all the children and parents that crossed paths with him. He was loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
Survived by his loving wife of 65 years this April 19th, Shirley (Zimmerman) Leis; and children, Cynthia (Delbert) Anderson, Duane Leis, Rodney (Stephanie) Leis, and Murray Leis. Also ten grandchildren; and seven, soon to be eight, great-grandchildren; sister, Elenor (John) Dunkelburger; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his eldest son, John Alan in 1998; his youngest son, Gerald Kent in 1966; and brothers, Robert (Patricia) Leis, and Gordon and his wife Catherine Leis.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorials made be made to Amedisys Hospice Care, 1420 Dutch Valley Rd., Suite C, Knoxville, TN 37918 or to Pathways Church, 1126 Wagner Dr., Sevierville, TN 37862.

Family/Spouse: ZIMMERMAN, Shirley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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April 20, 2012
Robert W. Leis

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

SAFETY HARBOR, FL — Robert W. Leis, 81, of Sevierville, TN, formerly of Lockport, NY, walked through the gates of Heaven to meet his Lord Jesus Christ on April 11, 2012. He was born in Lockport, NY on February 17, 1931, son of the late John and Mary (Witkop) Leis.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Patricia (Clark) Leis, who provided compassionate and constant care since his illness began in 2005. Robert was the loving father of two daughters, Vicki (Keith) Smith of Lockport, NY and Julie (Kevin) Szatkowski of Safety Harbor, FL. He is survived by four granddaughters and one grandson, Melanie Smith of Washington, DC, Valerie Smith of Lockport, NY, and Jamilyn, Kameron and Kaitlyn Szatkowski of Safety Harbor, FL. He is survived by one brother, John (Shirley) Leis of Sevierville, TN; one sister, Eleanor (John) Dunkelberger of Lockport, NY; one sister-in-law, Catherine Leis of Long Beach, CA; several nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and cousins. He was predeceased by one brother, Gordon L. Leis, who died just eight days before his own passing.

Robert, also known as Bob, graduated from Lockport High School in 1948. In 1949 he enlisted in the US Army serving until 1952. While in the army he was stationed on the Pacific Island of Guam and was able to travel to Tokyo, Japan. Bob worked at Guterl Special Steel from 1952 until their closing in 1983. He then went to work for the Town of Lockport Water Department until he moved to Tennessee in 1995. During his retirement in Tennessee he enjoyed working at Dollywood. Bob was a member of the American Legion and First Baptist Church in Sevierville, TN. Bob enjoyed reading, bowling, baseball, boxing, watching football and spending time with his family and friends. His unique sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service in celebration of his life on May 12th, beginning at 10 AM at The Chapel at CrossPoint, 500 CrossPoint Parkway, in Getzville.

Visit www.lockportjournal.com/obituaries for online guest register.

Family/Spouse: CLARK, Patricia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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April 9, 2012
Gordon L. Leis

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

LONG BEACH, CA — Gordon L. Leis, 80, of Long Beach, CA, formerly of Lockport, NY, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2012. He was born in Lockport on February 13, 1932, son of the late John and Mary (Witkop) Leis.

He graduated from Lockport High School in 1949, and in 1951 enlisted in the Air Force. He was stationed at Sampson Air Force Base in Geneva, NY, Lowry AFB in Denver, CO, MacDill AFB in Tampa, FL. At college he majored in sociology, which prepared him to be a Professor in Sociology at Long Beach University.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Catherine (Dolan) Leis from Scotland, who met Gordon in London, England, and were united in marriage in 1958. She is now in a nursing home in Long Beach. Also survived by son, Colin Leis; daughter, Tracey (James) Nelson, both in California. He was predeceased by son, Kevin Leis. He is survived by three granddaughters; one grandson; two brothers, John (Shirley) Leis; Robert (Patricia) Leis, both in Tennessee; one sister, Eleanor (John) Dunkelberger in Lockport.

A memorial service will be held later this month in Long Beach.

Visit www.lockportjournal.com/obituaries for online guest register.

Gordon married DOLAN, Catherine in 1958. Catherine was born in Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Eleanor Dunkelberger

October 27, 1933 - June 4, 2020
Eleanor M. Dunkelberger, of Lockport, NY, age 86, entered into eternal rest on June 4, 2020. She was born to the late John and Mary (Witkop) Leis on October 27, 1933.
She is predeceased by her three brothers, John "Jack" (Shirley) Leis, Robert "Bob" (Patricia) Leis, and Gordon (Catherine) Leis. She is survived by her loving husband, John, of 63 years, whom she wed on May 11, 1957. She was a devoted mother to Janet Ingalsbe of California and Steven Dunkelberger of Tennessee. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Michelle (Micheal) Scinta, Troy Dunkelberger of Ohio, Jessica Ingalsbe and Chelsea Dunkelberger; two great-granddaughters, Hailey and Emily Dunkelberger; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at the First Bible Baptist Church located at 949 Lincoln Ave., Lockport, on Saturday, September 19, 2020 from 5-8 PM. Services also provided by the Peter K. Leslie Funeral Home at 250 Orchard Park Rd., Buffalo.
"And this is the promise which he himself made to us: Eternal Life" 1 John 2:25.Published on June 8, 2020

Eleanor married DUNKELBERGER, John C on 11 May 1957 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]