Christine married PROEFROCK, Johann on 22 Apr 1838 in Bergholz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Johann was born on 2 May 1813 in Bergholz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany; died on 13 May 1870 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frederike married ZIEHL, Ferdinand August on 25 Jan 1856 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Ferdinand was born in Dec 1827 in Prussia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Anna M. Anna was born in 1860 in WI; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married FERRIS, Peter Brandell on 23 Feb 1876 in New York. Peter was born on 25 Aug 1832 in Constantia, Oswego County, NY; died on 23 Mar 1899. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Falls Gazette

Man Struck By Train, Killed
NORTH TONAWANDA, July 8.-Believed to have been struck by a southbound passenger train of the New York Central railroad's Niagara Falls branch at the Washington street crossing, the lifeless body of Christian Proeforck (sic), 74 years old, of 44 Stenzil (sic) street, was found this afternoon in a ditch beside the railroad track. The body was badly mangled and was ordered removed to Ramp's funeral home, in Adams street, by Coroner Jacob Helwig, who investigated the accident. He said that there were indications that the man was struck on the crossing and had been dead about an hour. It was learned that there is a southbound train which passes over the New York Central tracks at that point at about noon and authorities believe that this train struck the man, its crew unaware of the accident. He is survived by his wife, Wilhelmina Proeforck (sic); five sons, John, of Tonawanda, August, of St. Johnsburg, and Edward, William and George, of North Tonawanda; three daughters, Mrs. Philip Witkopf and Mrs. Rudolph Blank, of Walmore, Mrs. Arnold Weyers, of North Tonawanda; one brother, August, of North Tonawanda, and one sister, Mrs. Gustave Schendel, of Nashville. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 3:30 o'clock from the home and 4 o'clock from St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran church. Interment will be in St. Mark's cemetery, Niagara Falls boulevard.

Christian married SEEFELDT, Wilhelmine Therese about 1878 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Wilhelmine was born on 20 Dec 1858 in Prenzlau, Brandenburg, Germany; died on 15 Sep 1944 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Tonawanda News - 3/11/1967

Proefrock - John W. Proefrock, 88 of 9 Fremont St., Tonawanda, died Thursday (March 9, 1978) at E. J. Meyer Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

A native of North Tonawanda, he had been a resident of the Tonawandas all his life and was the father of Mrs. Vera P. Fischle, who died in 1955. Mr. Proefrock had been employed at Downtown Merchant's Delivery for 40 years, retiring 17 years ago. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Laymen's League and was a former superintendent of the Sunday School. Survivors include his wife,Agatha (nee William); two daughters, Mrs. Carl (Frances) Kaufmann of Kenmore and Mrs. Howard (Vera) Wein of Tonawanda; two sisters, Mrs. Augusta Weyers of North Tonawanda and Mrs. Lucy Mentor of Nevada; three brothers, Edward of Syracuse and William and George Proefrock, both of North Tonawanda, and eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Morgan and William Streets, Tonawanda, Friday and Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and until 12:30 Sunday. Services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Immanuel Lutheran Church by the Rev. Paul W. Czamanske. Burial in Elmlawn Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to the Niagara Lutheran Home and the Lutheran Service Society.

Johann married WILLIAMS, Agatha Albertine Auguste on 6 Oct 1904 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Agatha (daughter of WILLIAMS, Ferdinand August and WALK, Eldice Lydia Magdalene) was born on 3 Dec 1881 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 4 May 1973 in Kenmore, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Evening News of the Tonawandas, July 13, 1896

Drowned..in the Niagara River at LaSalle

No Person Saw it....

It is thought that Benjamin Proefrock was adjusting the sail on the boat When he met his fate.

He lived in North Tonawanda
A sad case of drowning ocurred near LaSalle on Saturday afternoon. Christian Proefrock worked on a farm near LaSalle. He left his work about 4 o'clock and went to the river where he had a sail boat fastened to a stake. He got into the boat and from the appearance of things, he was arranging a sail when the boat tipped over and the lad fell into the water and was drowned. No person saw the accident nor was it discovered until about 6 o'clock, but it is thought he turned the boat over while adjusting a sail, for the boat was still tied to a stake when the drowning was discovered. The body was found in about four feet of water near the boat.
It is thoght the lad may have struck his head upon a rock and was rendered unconcious, or he may have been taken with cramps.
The drowned boy was but 16 years old and his home was near Ely car barns in North Tonawanda, to which the body was taken.
The funeral ocurred at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The body was taken to St John's for burial.

Notes:

Tonawanda News - 10/11/1965

August J Proefrock, 83, of 7338 Ward Road, Town of Wheatfield, died Sunday (Oct 10, 1968) in DeGraff Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness. Mr. Proefrock was a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda and a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Paul Werth of the Town of Pendleton and Mrs. Robert Hardy of North Tonawanda, three sons, Earnest J., Albert A. and Howard, all of the Town of Wheatfield; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; four brothers, John, Edward, William and George Proefrock, all of the Tonawandas, and two sisters, Mrs. Otto Weyers of North Tonawanda and Mrs. Lucy Mentor of Nevada. Friends may call at Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Road, North Tonawanda. Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. The family will be in attendance from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Rev. Loren J. Shiley will officiate. Interment will be in Acacia Park Cemetery.

August married STENZEL, Lydia in 1905. Lydia (daughter of STENZEL, John and SIEFFERT, Martha Margaretha) was born on 16 Jan 1882 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 25 Dec 1959 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NF Gazette - 10/19/1962

WITTKOPP - Anna Louise, of 1291 Payne Ave., North Tonawanda, October 18, 1962. Wife of Philip A. Wittkopp of Walmore, N.Y. Mother of Clarence, of Niagara Falls, N.Y., Raymond and Edward of the Tonawandas; Mrs. Leonard (Dorothy) Baldwin, GA; 14 grandchildren and 14 grerat (sic) grandchildren. Sister of John, Gustav, Edward, George, William Proefrock, and Mrs. Otto Wyers, all of the Tonawandas; Mrs. Lucy Metor of Nevada. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, where services will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Theodore Rehkopf will officiate. Interment in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery in Walmore, N.Y. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and Ladies Aid Society of the church.

Anna married WITTKOPP, Philipp August Edward on 27 Sep 1906 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Philipp (son of WITCOP, Charles A and WALK, Maria Elisabeth) was born on 29 Sep 1880 in Niagara County, NY; died on 19 Sep 1945 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Augusta married WEYERS, Rudolph Carl Otto about 1905. Rudolph (son of WEYERS, Christian Friedrich Wilhelm and PANKOW, Wilhelmine Louise) was born on 12 Jun 1880 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 25 Jan 1975 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Minnie Nemeschy, 34 years old. died at her home. No. 2230 South avenue, yesterday evening. Funeral services will be held from the home at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon and from the St. Paul's Lutheran church, 18th street and Cleveland avenue, a t 2:30 o'clock. Rev. J. N. Grabau Buffalo will officiate. Burial will be in Riverdale cemetery.
M r s . Nemeschy is survived by her husband, John Nemeschy and a son, Robert, her father and mother, Mr & Mrs Christian Proefrock of North Tonawanda, 3 sisters, Mrs Philip Wittcopp of Walmore, Mrs Otto Weyer of North Tonawanda and Mrs Arthur Tubbe of this city, also five brothers, John of Tonawanda, August of Lockport, Edward, William and George of North Tonawanda.

Wilhelmina married NEMESCHY, Johannes F on 5 Sep 1917 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Johannes (son of NEMESCHY, Rev Edward and WENDT, Lydia Martha) was born on 6 Jul 1886 in Altamont, Effingham County, IL; died on 11 Feb 1971 in Monroeville, Allegheny County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married KARRE, Rose Anne on 28 Apr 1912 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Rose (daughter of KARRE, Wilhelm F and FIERITZ, Hulda) was born in May 1891 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 15 Dec 1943 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married KLENK, Bertha about 1945. Bertha (daughter of KLENK and Anne) was born in 1897 in Prussia; died on 19 Sep 1950 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Tonawanda News - 8/6/1987

William H. Proefrock, 94, of North Tonawanda, Wednesday (August 5, 1987) in DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility. Mr. Proefrock was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church and a former superintendent of the Sunday School, the American Legion Post #264. He was a former postal carrier with the North Tonawanda Post Office. He was the husbamd of the late Auguste Proefrock, who died in 1970.

He is survived by a daughter, Dorothy V. Pettit and a son, Roger W. (Jane) Proefrock, both of North Tonawanda. Eight grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Frettold Funeral Homes, Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda. Friday 7-9 P.M. and Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m.from St. Mark Lutheran Church. The Rev. Norbert Folwaczny will officiate. Interment St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery. If so desired memorials may be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church.

William married OSTWALD, Augusta Louise on 22 Sep 1920 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Augusta (daughter of OSTWALD, Wilhelm F and STANGE, Auguste Maria) was born in 1898 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 9 Nov 1970 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

4 February 1977 Tonawanda News

PROEFROCK – George J. Proefrock, 81, of North Tonawanda, Wednesday (February 2, 1977) a DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Mr. Proefrock was a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda, a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, an Army veteran of World War I and former employee of DuPont, Niagara Falls, N.Y.

He is survived by his wife, Annamarie (nee Altmayer) Proefrock; a son, Robert G. (June) Proefrock of North Tonawanda, and a daughter, Mrs. Jack (Irene) Weiss of North Tonawanda; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, William Proefrock of North Tonawanda, and two sisters, Mrs. Augusta Weyers of North Tonawanda and Mrs. Louise Mentor of Sparks, Nev.

The family will receive friends at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda, Thursday and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home Saturday at 10 a.m., the Rev. Thomas K. Spahn will officiate. Interment in St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church.

George married ALTMAYER, Anna Marie in 1925 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Anna (daughter of ALTMAYER, Joseph and Katherine) was born on 6 Oct 1900 in Hungary; died on 4 Jan 1983 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Louise married BLANK, Rudolph Friedrich Julius on 5 Apr 1930 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Rudolph (son of BLANK, William Carl and MEHLS, Friedericke) was born on 3 Jun 1877 in Grunow, Prussia; died on 23 Feb 1944 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MENTOR, Harry. Harry (son of MENTOR, Lewis E and Nellie B) was born on 26 Jun 1891 in MA; died in Apr 1968 in Sparks, Washoe County, NV. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Louise married TUBBE, Arthur Frederick Karl on 28 Jun 1922 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Arthur (son of TUBBE, Albert and NOFKEE, Ernestine Johanna) was born in 1897 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; died on 7 May 1928 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frances married KAUFMANN, Carl P about 1929 in New York. Carl (son of KAUFMANN, Paul H and Rose E) was born on 23 Mar 1904 in New York; died on 10 Nov 1997 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Viola married WEIN, Howard E after 1930. Howard (son of WEIN, Otto C and KAGEL, Elizabeth) was born on 18 Apr 1910 in New York; died on 9 Sep 1987 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 12/9/1969

LOCKPORT - Mrs. Naomi
M. Werth, 60, of 6296 Campbell
Blvd., Town of Pendleton, died
Saturday (Dec. 6, 1969) at
Lockport Memorial Hospital
after a long illness.
A native of North Tonawanda,
she was born Sept. 3, 1909, the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
August Proefrock.
She was a home-maker and
a member of the St. Paul's
Lutheran Church i n Martinsviile.
She is survived by her hus-
band, Paul Werth; two
daughters, Mrs. James Rey of
Hawaii and Miss Mary Fiegl
of New Jersey; a sister, Mrs
Helen Hardy; three brothers,
Ernest, Albert and Howard
P r o e f r o c k , and three
grandchildren all of N o r th
Tonawanda.
Services will be held today
at the Gaul Funeral Home,
Lockport, at 1:30 p.m. The Rev.
Enno A. Schmoock, pastor of
St. Paul's Church, will officiate.
Burial will be in Cold Spring
Cemetery

Family/Spouse: WERTH, Paul. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Naomi married FIEGEL, Lawrence H on 30 Oct 1930 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Lawrence (son of FIEGEL, Jacob A and BRANT, Agnes) was born on 11 Aug 1904 in Town of Pendleton, Niagara County, NY; died in 1955 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Tonawanda News - 9/19/1983

Proefrock,- Albert A, Proefrock, 71, of North Tonawanda, suddenly Friday (September 16, 1983). A lifelong resident of North Tonawanda, he was a veteran of World War II and a former employee of National Grinding Wheel.

He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Helen Hardy, and a brother, Ernest Proefrock, both of North Tonawanda anad several nieces and nephews. Brother of the late Howard Proefrock.

Services were held this morning from the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda, the Rev. Richard C. Luh officiated. Interment was held in Acacia Park Cemetery.

Notes:

Buffalo Evening News Obit, July 17, 1995 Page A6, Headline: HELEN H. HARDY Publication Date: July 17, 1995 Source: Buffalo News Page: A6 Subjects: Region: New York Obituary: Services for Helen H. Hardy of East Felton Street, North Tonawanda, a Sunday school teacher, were held today in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda. Burial was in Acacia Park Cemetery, Pendleton. The former Helen Proefrock, 78, died Friday (July 14, 1995) in Schoellkopf Health Center. She was born in North Tonawanda and attended schools there. Mrs. Hardy attended St. Paul's Lutheran Church, where she was a Sunday school and confirmation class teacher. Her husband, Robert G., died in 1973. Survivors include three sons, Mark and Robert, both of North Tonawanda, and David of Florida; a daughter, Joan M. Scheller of North Tonawanda; a brother, Ernest Proefrock of Lockport; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. .

Helen married HARDY, Robert George on 27 Apr 1935 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Robert (son of HARDY, Edward George and GARDEI, Alma) was born on 5 Apr 1916 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 26 Jan 1973 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Tonawanda News - 4/15/1982

Proefrock - Howard G. Proefrock, 62 of North Tonawanda, suddenly Wednesday (April 14, 1982). Mr. Proefrock was a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda, a former employee of National Grinding Wheel and a veteran of World War II.

He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Helen Hardy of North Tonawanda; two brothers, Ernest and Albert Proefrock, both of North Tonawanda and several nieces and nephews.

Private funeral services will be held at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc. 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda at the convenience of the family., the Rev. Paul D. Rohrbacher will officiate. No prior visitation. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery. Florwers gratefully declined.

Clarence married WALCK, Esther Lydia Auguste on 5 Sep 1931. Esther (daughter of WALCK, Johannes Albert and MUELLER, Anna Julia Sophia) was born on 30 Sep 1910 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 10 Apr 1982 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Saturday, February 07, 2009 9:31 PM
Raymond J. Wittkopp
Raymond J. Wittkopp age 95 of North Tonawanda, June 10, 2007 in the Odd Fellow & Rebehka Rehabilitation Center, Lockport. Raymond was retired from Durez after 42 years of service. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church (E. Felton St.) where he was a former elder and treasurer. He had belonged to Deerwood Golf Course and enjoyed golfing. He was the husband of the late Geraldine (nee Tremble) Wittkopp. Father of Shari (Edward) Garbus of North Tonawanda and the late Francis Wittkopp. Father-in-law of Sharon Wittkopp of North Tonawanda. Grandfather of Richard Garbus, Dallas, TX, Michael (Kathryn) Garbus of North Tonawanda, Amy (Jason) Zwolinski of Cheektowaga, Carl Wittkopp and Colleen (Walter) Smolen both of North Tonawanda; great-grandfather of 11 great-grandchildren. Brother of Dorothy Baldwin of Savannah, GA. Fiends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc. 1241 Oiver St at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda on Thursday from 10 A.M. - 12 noon, a funeral service will be held at the funeral home beginning at 12 Noon, interment will be in Elmlawn
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation.

Raymond married TREMBLE, Geraldine E on 8 Jun 1935 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Geraldine (daughter of TREMBLE, Frank and DUMKE, Mamie) was born on 24 Nov 1916 in New York; died on 12 Jun 1984 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette
EDWARD WITTKOPP
NORTH TONAWANDA Edward A. Wittkopp, 59, of 261 Hinds St., died Saturday (May 13, 1972) in DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Wallmore (sic-sp). he had lived in this city for the last 37 years. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Goodfellowship Club. Association of the Blind, and Buttons Shoestring Club. He is survived by his wife, Alvina Ackerman Wittkopp; five daughters Mrs. William (Edna) Kraft. Mrs. Edward Ruth) Voss. and Mrs. Robert (Karen) Clark. Kathy I. and Cindy Lou Wittkopp all of this city; two sons. Donald A. Wittkopp of Wilkes Barre, Pa., and Edward A. Wittkopp of this city; a sister, Mrs. Leonard Baldwin of Savannah. Ga.; two brothers. Clarence Wittkopp of Niagara Falls and Raymond Wittkopp of Tonawanda, and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Roth Funeral Home with the Rev. Eldon D. Snyder officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Park.

Edward married ACKERMAN, Alvina on 13 Jun 1935 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. Alvina (daughter of ACKERMAN, Alvin B and DETTMER, Louise) was born on 10 Jan 1916 in New York; died on 5 Feb 1991 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorothy married BALDWIN, Leonard Arthur Rev. on 18 May 1951 in Franklin, IN. Leonard was born on 31 Aug 1920 in New York; died on 16 Feb 2007 in Savannah, Chatham County, GA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorothy married WENDT, Donald William on 19 Sep 1942 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Donald (son of WENDT, William Benjamin Arnold and WENDT, Grace E) was born on 20 Apr 1920 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 Oct 2009 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NORTH TONAWANDA - Clarence Weyers, 63, of 35 Linwood Ave., died today (Jan. 13, 1971) after a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of this city and was a retired postal employee. He was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Laymen's League of the Church, Gratwick Hose Co. No. 6, Frontier Fire Co. and the Firemen's Benevolent Association. He is survived by his wife, the former Margaret Farpahl, daughter, Mrs. Joyce Mosher of this city; three sons, Glenn F. of Connecticut, James C. of Germany and Jerome A. Weyers of this city; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Weyers, this city, and nine grandchildren. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and until noon Friday at the Fretthold Funeral Home. Services will be held at St. Mark's Lutheran Church at 1:30 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Clarence Rabe officiating. Burial will be in St. Mark's Lutheran Cemetery

Clarence married FORPAHL, Margaret I about 1927. Margaret (daughter of FORPAHL, Charles Friedrich and LABUSCHEWSKY, Louise) was born about 1910 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Victim of Tractor Mishap Succumbs
NORTH TONAWANDA, June 28. - Albert Weyers, seventeen years old, son of Otto. Weyers, residing on Lockport avenue in the Martinsville section of North Tonawanda, died at the DeGraff Memorial hospital last midnight from injuries sustained while operating a tractor employed to haul dirt excavated from Kohler street in preparation for the paving of the roadway. Young Weyers was injured early Tuesday afternoon. He was caught between the chain drive of the tractor and one of the wheels when the dump box upended. Death was due to internal injuries. The victim was employed by the Louis H. Gipp Construction company of Buffalo. Coroner W. L. Draper of Niagara Falls, took charge of the case in the absence of Coroner J. E. Helwig from the city.

Notes:

Buffalo News, The (NY) - January 6, 2001
Wallace P. Proefrock, of East Britton Drive in the Town of Niagara, died Thursday (Jan. 4, 2001) in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center after a long illness. He was 87. Born in North Tonawanda, he was an electronic technician at the Board of Cooperative Education Services in Cambria for 20 years. Before that, he worked at Levy Brothers Furniture in Niagara Falls and Jim Hayes TV. He is a life member, serving 65 years, with the Gratwick Hose Company No. 6 in North Tonawanda. His wife, the former Grace Britton-Gray, died in July 1997. Survivors include three sons, Donald of Hackettstown, NJ, William of Port Crane, and Robert of Town of Tonawanda, and three daughters, Nancy Pfohl, Sally Frasca and Kathleen Chapin, all of Sanborn. Services will be held at 11 A.M. Monday in DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, Bergholz. Burial will be in Niagara Falls Memorial Park, Lewiston.

Wallace married BRITTON, Grace M after 1940. Grace (daughter of BRITTON, Samuel Earl and LOCKNER, Philomena Teresa) was born on 12 May 1911 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA; died on 8 Jul 1997 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wallace married PUSCH, Genevieve after 1930. Genevieve was born about 1920; died on 14 Dec 2010 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Florence married BRITTON, John Joseph on 22 Jun 1937 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. John (son of BRITTON, Samuel Earl and LOCKNER, Philomena Teresa) was born on 13 Dec 1913 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA; died on 17 Nov 1999 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Tonawanda News - 7/7/1993

Proefrock - Herbert P. Proefrock of Niagara Falls formerly of North Tonawanda, Tuesday (July 6, 1993) in Memorial Medical Center.

Father of Warren H. Proefrock of North Tonawanda, Kathryn Thorsen and Linda Smith, both of Florida; stepfather of Barbara Rowland and Harry Baumgardner, both of Niagara Falls, brother of Wallace Proefrock of the Town of Niagara; also survived by ten grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Lane Funeral Home, Inc., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niaara Falls where funeral services willbe held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Rev. David Ellis will officiate. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: Lucille. Lucille was born about 1920 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

September 12, 2013 Dorothy V. Pettit Anonymous The Tonawanda News The Tonawanda News Thu Sep 12, 2013, 12:26 PM EDT NORTH TONAWANDA — Dorothy V. (nee Proefrock) Pettit, age 91, of North Tonawanda, September 12, 2013 in Lakeside Nursing Home, Hamburg. Dorothy was a lifelong member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, generously donating her time to various groups. Dorothy was devoted to her family and very present in their lives. She was the wife of the late Jack Pettit, who died in 1982. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Angela (Jonni) Pettit, Joan (Bob) Walker, Susan Penfold, Brian (Ann) Pettit, Christine (Gary) Griffin and Kathleen (Peter) Bukowsky. Grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St. in North Tonawanda on Sunday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:00 AM from St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver St., in North Tonawanda, the Rev. Keith Knupp will officiate. Interment in St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church. Visit frettholdfuneralhome.com for guest register.

Dorothy married PETTIT, Jack Kenneth on 19 Oct 1941 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Jack was born on 15 Sep 1919 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 26 Oct 1982 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

August 6, 2011
Roger W. Proefrock

The Tonawanda News

NORTH TONAWANDA — Roger W. Proefrock, age 87, of North Tonawanda, passed away on August 6, 2011, at DeGraff Memorial Hospital, while under the care of Niagara Hospice. He was born February 5, 1924; his parents were the late William and Augusta Proefrock. Roger was a 1942 graduate of North Tonawanda High School, where he was active in sports and other activities. During WWII he served in the U.S. Army Air Corp in the South Pacific. He was stationed in New Guinea, Borneo and the Philippines. After the war he was stationed in Japan for several months before returning home. As a professional carpenter for more than 50 years, Roger built and renovated many homes in North Tonawanda and the surrounding suburbs. He liked helping families create a living environment that was functional and enjoyable.

He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church for over 35 years, where he was active in the church’s Senior and Male Choirs. He also had served as an Elder, Stewardship Chairman and on many other committees. He and his wife were past members of the Twin City Camera Club, spending many hours together photographing wherever their travels took them. Their other interests included tennis and bicycling.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Jane (Gillman) Proefrock; a daughter, Ellen (Kirk) Menard; a son, Gary (Deborah) Proefrock; grandchildren, Matthew (Kimberly) Menard, Jeremy Menard and Heather Proefrock; a sister, Dorothy (late Jack) Pettit and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd., in North Tonawanda on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 1:30 PM; the Rev. Gregory J. Schultz will officiate. Interment in St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to the choirs of St. Matthew Lutheran Church.

Guest register available at frettholdfuneralhome.com.

Family/Spouse: GILLMAN, Jane. Jane (daughter of GILLMAN, Walter and KUHN, Josephine Amanda Lydia) was born on 14 Apr 1929; died on 8 Jun 2018 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

October 8, 2011
Robert G. "Butch" Proefrock
The Tonawanda News
NORTH TONAWANDA - Robert G. "Butch" Proefrock, age 84, of North Tonawanda, Saturday, October 8, 2011 in DeGraff Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness. Mr. Proefrock was a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda and a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church. He was a WWII Navy veteran and a 58-year member of the Gratwick Hose Fire Company. Beloved husband of June (Fifield) Proefrock; dear father of Dennis (Linda) Proefrock and Carol (Kevin) Siverson, both of North Tonawanda; grandfather of SSG Jason (Angelina) Proefrock proudly serving his country in Iraq, Ariel and Megan Siverson, David (Wendy) Werth, Marc (Becky) Werth, Justin (Jennifer) Schultz and Eric Schultz; great-grandfather of Aiden, Whitney, David, Sheridan, Dylan, Summer, Lillian and Dominyc; brother of Irene (Jack) Weiss of North Tonawanda; beloved uncle many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd., in North Tonawanda, on Tuesday from 3-5 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 AM from St. Mark Lutheran Church. The Rev. Patrick McKenzie will officiate. Interment in St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church or the Gratwick Hose Fire Company.

Robert married FIFIELD, June C on 7 Jul 1951 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. June was born in Mar 1929; died on 27 Dec 2015 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

June 18, 2014 Irene Rose Weiss Anonymous The Tonawanda News The Tonawanda News Wed Jun 18, 2014, 12:42 PM EDT NORTH TONAWANDA - Irene Rose Weiss (nee Proefrock), age 86, of North Tonawanda, June 18, 2014 in Niagara Hospice House. Irene had worked as Manager of Clancy's Stationary (Mid-City Plaza) for 30 years. Beloved wife of Jack Weiss; mother of Kathleen (Craig) Meyers of Atlanta and Jack D. (Vicki) Weiss of North Tonawanda. Grandmother of Bryan (Kris) Weiss and the late Jack E. Weiss II. Great-grandmother of Matthew and Braydon Weiss. She was the sister of the late Robert Proefrock. Sister-in-law of June Proefrock and 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 Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10 AM from St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver St., in North Tonawanda. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094. Guest register at frettholdfuneralhome.com.

Family/Spouse: WEISS, Jack E. Jack (son of WEISS, Charles and FINLAYSON, Anna) was born in Dec 1925; died on 1 Jul 2021 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WALKER, Irlavere M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]