Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 6/23/1939

The will of Christian Strassburg,
Sr., town of Cambria, was admitted
to probate and letters testamentary
were issued to a son, William Strassburg.
Cambria. Mr. Strassburg died
April 1, leaving an estate listed as
$1,000 and upwards realty and $1,000
and upwards personal property.
Under the terms of the will, the
property will be divided equally
among 11 children and stepchildren
as follows: Louise Mielke, Magdalena
Wendt, Philip, William and
Rachel Strassburg. Sanborn; Augusta
Pfanner, 183 Grove street. North
Tonawanda; John Strassburg, Fal-
coner street, North Tonawanda;
Christian Strassburg, 69 East Felton
street, North Tonawanda; Henry
Strassburg, East Felton street, North
Tonawanda; Wilhelmine Strass-
burg, Santa Monica, Cal., and Eliza-
beth Horchsac, Norman road,
Rochester.

ALSO

STRASSBURG - At N. Tonawanda, N. Y. April 22, 1939. Christian, aged 86; husband of the late Wllhelmina A., father, Mrs. George P. Phfaner, Henry, John, Chrlstlan, A. of N. Tonawnada; Philip, William, Mrs Edward Wendt. Mrs. Herman Meilke, Mrs. Fred Vandewater of Pekin, Mrs. William Strassburg of Santa Monica. Calif.; Mrs, Louis Horeck of Rochester. Funeral from the home of his daughter. Mrs. VanDewater, of Pekin, Monday at 2 p. m. and 2:30 from St. Andrews church. Pekin. Interment in St Andrews cemetery, Rev. C. Schmidt officiating.

Christian married GRASSMANN, Wilhelmina Maria Magdalene on 28 Feb 1878 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Wilhelmina (daughter of GRASSMAN, Wilhelm and ZABEL, Helena Magdalene) was born on 6 Sep 1851 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Feb 1931 in Pekin, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

26 June 1943 Evening News of the Tonawandas
N. T. Man Stricken, Dies at DeGraff
Henry W. Strassburg, 64, of 83 Felton street, died suddenly last night in the DeGraff Memorial hospital. He was in the yard at his home when he was stricken with a heart attack. A North Tonawanda police ambulance removed him to the hospital at 9 o'clock. He died there 20 minutes later. A month prior he sustained a slight paralytic stroke.
Born in the town of Wheatfield, Mr. Strassburg had resided in this vicinity all his life. In recent years he had resided at the Felton street address.
Surviving are a son, Corp. Harvey Strassburg of Camp Cook, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Albert Batt and Mrs. Donald Townsend of North Tonawanda; nine grandchildren, four brothers, John and Christian of North Tonawanda and Philip and William of Sanborn, and six sisters, Mrs. George Pfanner of Tonawanda, Mrs. William Strassburg of Santa Monica, Calif., Mrs. Herman Mielke, Mrs. Edward Wendt and Mrs. Fred VanDeWater of Sanborn and Mrs. Louis Horaeck of Rochester, N. Y.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the residence and at 4 o'clock from St. Mark's Lutheran church. The Rev. Paul Fretthold will officiate and interment will be in St. Mark's cemetery.

Amos married BOMM, Louisa about 1901 in Niagara County, NY. Louisa (daughter of BOMM, William and EGGERT, Wilhelmina) was born in Nov 1876 in New York; died in 1940 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

13 June 1946 Evening News of the Tonawandas
John G. Strassburg, 66, of 296 Thompson street, died last night in the DeGraff Memorial hospital. Born in the town of Wheatfield, he had resided in North Tonawanda the past 40 years. Surviving are his wife, Ella H., nee Genet; a son, Harold of North Tonawanda; two daughters, Misses Edna and Elda, at home; three brothers: Philip, of Sanborn; Christian, of North Tonawanda and William of Pekin, and six sisters: Mrs. Herman Meilke, Mrs. Edward Wendt and Mrs. Fred Vanderwater of Pekin, Mrs. William Strassburg of Santa Monica, Calif., Mrs. Augusta Pfanner of Tonawanda and Mrs. Louis Horacek of Rochester. Rites will be held Sunday afternoon at two from the residence and at 2:30 from the St. Matthew's church, with the Rev. Carl Frankenstein officiating. Burial will be in St. Matthew's cemetery.

Johannes married GENET, Ella H on 22 Sep 1907 in Pekin, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Ella (daughter of GENET, Albert and REICK, Christina) was born on 16 Jun 1887 in New York; died on 8 Jul 1979 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 3/15/1963
Sanborn Man Dies at 81
SANBORN - Philip A. Strassburg, 81, of 2951 Franklin St., died Thursday (March 14. 1963) at Ransomville General Hospital after a lengthy illness. Mr. Strassburg was born in Bergholtz Feb. 19, 1882, son of Christian and Wilhelmine Strassburg, and was a former resident of Pekin. He had lived here 17 years and was employed as a millwright by the former Buffalo Bolt Co. in North Tonawanda before retiring 13 years ago; He was a member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Pekin. and an exempt member of Pekin Volunteer Fire Co. Surviving are his wife. Bertha Pahl Strassburg: two sons, Walter Strassburg. Tonawanda. and Leon Strassburg, this community: three sisters. Mrs Edward Wendt. Pekm. Mrs Fred VanDeWater of Florida, and Mrs. Louis Horacek, Rochester; two grandchildren and a great grandchild. Friends may call at Pike and Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted at 2 p.m Sunday by Rev. La Verne Fitch. Burial will be in St. Andrew cemetery.

Philip married PAHL, Bertha M on 18 Apr 1909 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Bertha (daughter of PAHL, Fred and SCHULTZ, Mathilda) was born in 1886 in Prussia; died on 8 Mar 1969 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christian married URTEL, Clothilde Maria Wilhelmine in 1907 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Clothilde (daughter of URTEL, Albert Philipp Wilhelm and BEHREND, Hulda Alvina Charlotte) was born on 21 Nov 1886 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Jan 1968 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 8/30/1972

Mrs. Maria M. Wendt, 86, of
5277 Townllne Road, Pekln,
died Tuesday (Aug. 29,1972) in
Memorial Medical Center after
a long iUness.
A native of Bergholtz, she
had resided in Pekln since 1890.
She was a lifelong member of
St. Andrew's Lutheran Church.
She was the wife of the late
Edward A. Wendt, who died in
1957. Survivors include three
sons, Alfred a., Norman J.,
and Edmund R. Wendt, and a
sister, Mrs. Fred (Rachel) Van
DeWalter, all of Pekin. Ten
grandchildren and 12 great
grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held
Friday at 2 p.m. at St. An-
drew's Lutheran Church with
the Rev. Albert H. Gaal of-
ficiating. Burial will be in St.
Andrew's Lutheran Cemetery.
Friends may call at the
Rhoney Funeral Home, 5893
Hoover Road, Sanborn, from 7
to 9 p.m. today, and from 2
(End of copy)

Maria married WENDT, Edward August Christian in 1913 in New York. Edward (son of WENDT, August Johannes and LANGE, Albertine Wilhelmine Louise) was born on 8 Sep 1887 in Niagara County, NY; died on 21 Aug 1957. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 2/3/1956

Strassburg Will
Probated, Filed
LOCKPORT. Feb. 3—The will
of William Strassburg. Town of
Cambria, who died in Niagara
Falls, Dec. 17, 1955, was on file
today after probate in Surrogate's
Court by County Judge Frank J.
Kronenberg.
The will dated Jan. 21. 1952, left
real estate property upwards of
$1,000 and personal property upwards
of $1,000 to the widow.
Emma Strassourg, Sanborn. She
was also named executrix.
Distributees also include Harland
A. Strassburg,. son, Sanborn; O.
V. Strassburg, son, 265 Willow St.,
Lockport; Everen G. Strassburg,
Miller Rd., Niagara Fals; Mylin
K. Strassburg, son, Sanborn, and
Verna G. Farquharson, daughter,
Brayley Rd., Wilson.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 12/19/1955
Rites Wednesday
For Head of Pekin
Well Drilling Firm
PEKIN, Dec. 19.—Funeral-services
will be conducted Wednesday
for William Strassburg, 65, founder
of the William Strassburg & Sons
well drilling business.
Mr. Strassbourg died Saturday
(Dec. 17, 1955) in Niagara Falls
Memorial Hospital .which he entered
Thursday after suffering a
stroke earlier in the week. He had
been in poor health since suffering
a stroke six years ago. A son,
Harland Strassburg, at home, has
been operating the business.
Mr . Strassburg Was a lifelong
member of St. Andrew's Lutheran
Church here and a charter member
of the Pekin Volunteer Fire Co..
He was also a member of the Sanborn
Lions Club.
Born Mav 27, 1890, in Bergholtz,
he was the son of the late Christ
arid Wilhelmina Grassman Strass-
burg.. He was married on June 26,
1913, to Emma Trippensee. He
founded the well drilling firm in
1913.
Survivors in addition to his wife
and son, Harland, are three other
sons, Orville Strassburg, Lockport,
Everen and Myrlin Strassburg, both
of Niagara Falls; a daughter, Mrs.
Lee Farquharson, Wilson: four sisters.
Mrs. Herman Mielke, Mrs.
Edward Wcndt. Mrs. Fred Van
DeWater. ail of this village, and
Mrs. Louis Horacek, Rochester; a
half-sister, Mrs. Minnie Strassburg,
Santa Monica. Calif.; two brothers.
Phillip Strassburg, Sanborn, and
Christ Strassburg. North Tonawanda.:
and nine grandchildren.
Services will be conducted at 2
p.m. Wednesday at the Pike Funeral
Home. Sanborn, and at 2:30 o'clock
at St. Andrews Church by the Rev.
Edward K. Jeschke.. Burial will be
in St. Andrew's Cemetery.

Wilhelm married TRIPPENSEE, Emma Emilie Elisabeth on 28 Jun 1913 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Emma (daughter of TRIPPENSEE, Frederick Wlliam and LINDKE, Mary Augusta) was born on 9 Jun 1886 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY; died on 16 Aug 1976 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elisabeth married HORACEK, Louis on 26 Aug 1917 in Pekin, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Louis (son of HORACEK, Frank and SOMAL, Frances) was born about 1897 in CT; died on 4 Apr 1966 in Rochester, Monroe County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rachel married VAN DEWATER, Fred on 3 Nov 1937. Fred (son of VAN DEWATER, Cornelius and Mary M) was born on 1 Aug 1901; died on 17 Oct 1972 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 10/16/1973

BATT - Luella E. Batt. 68.
of North Tonawanda, Sunday
Oct 14. 1973 at DeGraff
Memorial Hospital following a
long illness
Wife of Albert A. Batt Sr.;
mother of Albert H. Batt Jr
and Mrs. Albert (Shirley)
Durow of North Tonawanda.
W Donald Batt of the Town of
Tonawanda, Richard F, Batt
of Lockport and Mrs Jack
Patricia' Durante of Niagara
Falls. Ont . sister of Harvey
Strassburg of Lockport: niece
of Rachel Van DeWater of
Pekin, NY. and Mrs. Ella
Strassburg of North Tonawanda
Also survived by 15 grandchildren
and one great-grandson
Friends may call from 2-4
and 7-9 p.m. at the Hilliard
Funeral Home, Inc.. 147
Delaware St . Tonawanda,
where services will be conducted
Wednesday at 9 30
a m . followed by a Mass of the
Resurrection from Ascension
Church at 10 a m . Msgr Julius
J Szabo officiating Interment
at Mt Olivet Cemetery A vigil
service will be held Tuesday at
7:45 p.m

Luella married BATT, Albert Aloysius about 1927. Albert (son of BATT, Charles Xavier and FOLLENDORF, Anna Amelia) was born on 11 Aug 1906 in New York; died on 30 Jan 1991 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 9/24/1951

TOWNSEND—Suddenly at her home,
630-25th S t . S e p t 23. 1951. Wllhelmina
A. Townsend. age 42. Wife of Donaid.
Mother of Marlene. Robert, Edgar ;
and Janette. Sister of Mrs. Albert
Batt of North Tonawanda and Harvey
Strassburg of Lockport. Funeral ser-
vice will be h e ld at Freithold Funeral
Home. 1241 Oliver St.. N . Tonawanda.
Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. Rev. Paul
J. Hartenberger will officiate. Interment
in St. Marks Lutheran cemetery.

Family/Spouse: TOWNSEND, Donald Edgar. Donald (son of TOWNSEND, Edgar Stuart and REED, Bertha E) was born on 17 Dec 1912 in Sweden, Monroe County, NY; died in Jan 1976 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

13 October 1943 Evening News of the Tonawandas
Strassburg Promoted To Technician 5 Grade
Harvey C. Strassburg, formerly with an armored regiment, but now attached to a tank battalion at Camp Cooke, Calif., has been promoted to Technician fifth grade.
He is a graduate of North Tonawanda high school, where he played in the band. Before he entered the service Strassburg was employed at the Buffalo Bolt company.
T-5 Strassburg had armored training earlier at Chaffee, Ark., and Fort Knox, Ky.
He has two sisters in North Tonawanda: Mrs. Donald Townsend of Felton street and Mrs. Albert Batt of Vandervoort street.
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23 August 1944 Evening News of the Tonawandas
Harvey Strassburg, Radioman on Tank, Hurt in Normandy
Pfc. Harvey C. Strassburg, radioman on a General Sherman Tank in the early days of the present rout of the Nazis, was wounded in action and removed to an English hospital, according to letters received her by his sister, Mrs. Albert Batt, 169 Vandervoort St.
How serious his wound is was not disclosed, but more details are expected in later War Department telegrams. Harvey was well known in the Twin Cities as a drummer on the Tonawanda high school band, and as a leader of his own swing band which played numerous local dances. Prior to his entry into the Service in February, 1942, Harvey had worked for the Buffalo Bolt Co. He received his training in the mechanized forces at Camp Chaffee, Ark., and at Camp Cook, Calif. before sailing for England in February, 1943.
He landed in France soon after D-Day and engaged in some of the hottest tank battles in Normandy before receiving his wound. He was hurt, according to notices received, on August
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20 December 1944 Evening News of the Tonawandas
NT Fighter Tells How He Was Hurt
A U.S. Army Station Hospital, England - Private First Class Harvey Strassburg of North Tonawanda, New York, radio operator of a Sherman tank who was wounded in the shoulder by grenade shrapnel near Granville, France, is now recovering at this United States Army station hospital in England.
“During the thick of the battle my tank was hit by enemy shell fire,” said Pfc. Strassburg, “and thinking it had caught on fire and was about ready to explode, I jumped out and started to run for cover.
“I was no further than a few yards from my tank when a German grenade exploded nearby. Pieces of shrapnel hit my chest, but I kept on going until I reached a place of cover,” continued Pfc. Strassburg.
“A medic gave me first aid right on the field and then sent me to the rear. Later I was evacuated to England by air,” he said.
Before entering the Army, Pfc. Strassburg worked for the Buffalo Bolt Company. He is the brother of Mrs. Donald Townsend, formerly of North Tonawanda.

Harvey married GRAVES, Elaine on 3 Mar 1946 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Elaine (daughter of GRAVES, John H and Florence A) was born on 28 Jan 1922; died on 3 Mar 2003 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

8 December 1975 Tonawanda News
STRASSBURG - Harold K. Strassburg of 358 Miller St., North Tonawanda, Saturday (Dec. 6, 1975) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Born in the Town of Cambria, he had been a resident of North Tonawanda for 62 years. He had been employed by National Grinding Wheel Co. for 32 years, retiring in 1972. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the United States Air Force. He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Wheatfield American Legion Post No. 1451, the Lutheran Layman's League, Dom Polski Club and the United Steelworkers of America, AFL-CIO CLC, Local No. 12419. He was the son of the late John G. Strassburg.
He is survived by his mother, Ella H. Strassburg; two sisters, Edna and Elda Strassburg, all of North Tonawanda; he was the nephew of Mrs. Rachel Van De Water and Mrs. Emma Strassburg.
Friends may call at the Rhoney Funeral Home, Inc., 5893 Hoover Rd., Sanborn from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., today. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda, with the Rev. A. W. Moldenhauer officiating. Interment in St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery. If preferred, memorials may be made to the St. Matthew Lutheran Church Building Fund.

Walter married JAMIESON, Winifred Emma about 1936. Winifred (daughter of JAMIESON, William) was born on 19 Dec 1916 in Eaganville, Ontario, Canada; died on 4 Nov 2004 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 2/8/1868

Leon W. Strassburg, 50, of the Parkway Apartments,
Niagara Falls, died Wednesday (Feb. 7, 1968)
in Niagara Falls.Memorial Hospital after a.three-day
illness.
He was a foreman at the
Bonded Abrasives Division of
the Carborundum Co., Niagara
Falfis, where he had been employed
for 33 years.
Born in the Town of Cambria
March 24, 1917, he was the son
of Philip and Bertha Pahl
Strassburg. He bad resided in
Sanborn until moving to Niagara
Falls seven months ago.
.He was a veteran of World
War II and was stationed in
North Africa, Italy and Southern
France.
Survivors include his wife
the former Mary Jane Drake;
his mother, Mrs. Bertha Strassburg
of Buffalo; a brother,
Walter, of Tonawanda, and one
niece and a nephew.
Friends may call at the Pike
and Jones Funeral Home Inc.,
Hoover Road, Sanborn, from
2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Services will be held at the
funeral home Saturday at 2 p.m.
with the Rev.. Paul W. Czamanske,
pastor of Emmanuel Lu-.
theran Church, Tonawanda, of
ficiating. Burial wll be in
Acacia Park Cemetery.

Leon married DRAKE, Mary Jane on 31 Oct 1945 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buffalo News, The (NY) - March 17, 1993
Alfred A. Wendt, 77, formerly of Townline Road and former operator of a garage here, died Tuesday (March 16, 1993) in Fairchild Manor Nursing Home, Lewiston, after a long illness. A native of Sanborn, Wendt and his father, the late Edward Wendt, built a repair shop for tractors, trucks and farm equipment. The shop eventually was expanded to include automotive services and a gasoline station. Wendt worked for five years at the former Clarence Kline Garage in Sanborn and then for five more years at the Falls Garage in Niagara Falls. He opened his own garage in 1939 on Townline Road. He retired after suffering a stroke in 1979. He was a lifelong member of St. Andrew Evangelical Lutheran Church, where he was baptized and confirmed. Wendt was a member of the Lutheran Laymen's League, a charter member of Sanborn Lions Club and an exempt member of Pekin Volunteer Fire Company. Survivors include his wife, the former Harriett Brick; a son, Capt. Ronald A. of the Salvation Army in Cincinnati; two brothers, Norman J. and Edmund R.; and two grandsons. Services will be private. Burial will be in Mount View Cemetery, Pekin.

Alfred married BRICK, Harriet Elizabeth about Aug 1945 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Harriet (daughter of BRICK, Arthur L and CAVILL, Evelyn S) was born on 21 Jan 1917 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alfred married SCHEFFLER, Lillian M on 12 Jun 1937 in North Ridge, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Lillian was born about 1916 in New York; died on 27 Aug 1966 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buffalo News, The (NY) - March 18, 2000
Norman J. Wendt, a retired insurance agent, died Thursday (March 16, 2000) in Mount View Health Facility, Lockport. He was 81.
Wendt was a native of Sanborn.
He worked for a time for the Wurlitzer Plant in North Tonawanda and the Carborundum Co. in Niagara Falls.
Wendt then became an agent with the Nationwide Insurance Co. and retired in 1980 after 30 years.
He was an active member of St. Andrew's Church in Pekin, serving as an elder, a trustee and as a member of the Lutheran Layman's League.
His wife, the former Hilda F. Haseley, died in 1981.
Wendt is survived by three sons, Edward J. of North Tonawanda; Frank P. and David N.; two daughters, Elizabeth C. LaRock and Judy E. Dawson, both of Ransomville; a brother, Edmund R.; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be private. Burial will be in St. Matthew's Lutheran Cemetery

Norman married HASELEY, Hilda Florence Esther on 30 May 1940 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Hilda (daughter of HASELEY, Anthony William Ferdinand and KROENING, Hulda Auguste Louise) was born on 14 Feb 1915 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY; died on 25 Sep 1981 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

June 24, 2012
Edmund R. Wendt

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

LEWISTON — Edmund R. Wendt, age 92, of Sanborn, died Saturday, June 23, 2012 in Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, after a brief illness.

Ed was born December 12, 1919 in Sanborn, NY, the son of the late Edward and Lena (Strassburg) Wendt, and was a lifelong resident. He married Jane M. McCollum on October 2, 1948. Jane predeceased him on April 10th of this year. Ed was a self-employed mechanic. He had worked as an Operating Engineer on the Power Project and as a bus mechanic for Niagara Wheatfield Schools.

He had attended the Ransomville United Methodist Church. Ed enjoyed building and collecting model toys, NASCAR and attending Steam Engine Shows. He also has a collection of antique cars and tractors.

He is survived by his children, Paul (Robin) Wendt of Lockport, Dan (Shelley) Wendt of Jamestown, NY, and Marleen (Conrad) Janik of Lockport; his grandchildren, Cori Flores, Raymond and Andrew Wendt, Elizabeth (Jeremy) Gruber, Edward Wendt, Conrad Jr. and Christopher Janik, and Liza Reinhardt; and three great-grandchildren, Joseph Flores, Emily Wendt and Amanda Clarkson. He was predeceased by two brothers, Alfred and Norman Wendt.

Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville, on Tuesday, June 26, from 6-8 PM and on Wednesday, June 27, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the Ransomville United Methodist Church, 2573 Youngstown Lockport Rd., Ransomville. Funeral services will begin in the church at 11:00 AM, with the Rev. Matthew Worley officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. View Cemetery, Pekin, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ransomville United Methodist Church, PO Box 250, Ransomville, NY 14131. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online registry.

Edmund married MCCOLLUM, Jane R on 2 Oct 1948 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Jane (daughter of MCCOLLUM, Walter I and JAMES, Martha E) was born on 20 Apr 1929 in Youngstown, Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY; died on 10 Apr 2012 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Myrlin K. Strassburg, of Niagara Falls, NY,  passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019, after a brief illness and  in the loving care of his family.   Myrl was born on July 15, 1926 in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late William G. and Emma E. [Trippensee] Strassburg of Pekin, NY. 
He graduated from LaSalle High School in 1944 and served in the US Army during World War II,  both stateside and  Europe.
Myrl was employed with Sears Roebuck in Niagara Falls and at the Summit Park Mall for over 35 years and was  a member of Grace Lutheran Church. 
He was a resident of the Town of Wheatfield and a special man who could light up every room with his warm smile and kind heart.
He loved his family, friends, Buffalo sports teams and a good cup of coffee. 
Myrl was the beloved husband of 49 years to the late Betty [Curtright] Strassburg, who passed away in 1997.   
He is survived by sons Loren K. (Pheona) Strassburg, and Scott W. (Wendy) Strassburg, six grandchildren Erika, James, Loren Jr. (Three), Coulton, Aiden and Mason, two great granddaughters Paityn & Paisley, also many nieces, nephews, special neighbors and the coffee clutch. 
Myrl was the brother of  the late Harland, Orville (Mary), Everen (Hope), Sylvia Strassburg and Verna (Lee) Farquharson. 
His family will be present on Saturday, March 2, 2019, from 12-2 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY, where funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, with the Rev. Benjamin Bahr officiating, followed by military honors. 
Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made in his name to: Grace Lutheran Church 736 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls, NY 14304, www.gracenf.org, or in memory of Betty Strassburg to the ALS Association Upstate New York Chapter 135 Old Cove Road, Suite 213 - Liverpool, NY 13090, http://webuny.alsa.org
Inurnment in  Mt. View Cemetery, Pekin, NY.

Family/Spouse: CURTRIGHT, Betty. Betty (daughter of Sarah A) was born on 31 Aug 1927 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 21 May 1997 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

December 16, 2010
Verna Garnet Farquharson
Lockport Union-Sun & Journal
WILSON - Verna Garnet Farquharson, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2010, after a short illness. Born December 26, 1917, Verna was the daughter of the late William and Emma (Trippensee) Strassburg of Pekin, NY. She was the wife of the late Lee Farquharson, longtime Highway Superintendent of the Town of Wilson. Verna was a member of the Wilson community for more than forty years, when she returned to Pekin to help raise her grandsons. Verna was known as a quiet Good Samaritan who regularly cared for family and those she knew in need; for her commitment to the congregation of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wilson, and for her faith in God. She was dedicated to her family, and attended seventy years of Ransom Family reunions. At age 86, she traveled to Brazil to celebrate her granddaughter's first birthday. Verna passed away among family, under the care of Niagara Hospice, in the house in which she was born. Verna is survived by her son, Daniel Farquharson of Alexandria, VA; son, Dennis, daughter-in-law, Arlete and granddaughter, Anne Farquharson of Ribeirao Preto, Brazil; daughter, Sylvia Gugino, son-in-law, Brian and grandsons, Lee and Glenn Gugino of Pekin; her brothers, Everen Strassburg and Mrylin Strassburg of Niagara Falls; and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Lee in 1981; and by her brothers Harland and Orville. Verna cherished contacts with friends and extended family throughout her life. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 18th at 11:00 AM in St. Paul Lutheran Church, 220 Young St., Wilson, NY, with the Rev. Ron Haefer officiating. Following the ceremony an open house for family and friends will be held at Verna's home, 3166 Upper Mountain Rd., Pekin, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent for community aid to St. Paul Lutheran Church, PO Box 490, Wilson, NY 14172.

Family/Spouse: FARQUHARSON, Lee. Lee was born on 14 May 1916 in New York; died in Jun 1981 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary M. Mary was born on 29 Aug 1919; died on 30 Aug 2008 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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September 4, 2012
Everen G. Strassburg

Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS — Everen G. Strassburg, of Niagara Falls, New York, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2012, in Mt. St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, NY. He was born in Pekin, New York, on December 20, 1922, and was the son of the late William G. and Emma E. (Trippensee) Strassburg.

Mr. Strassburg graduated from LaSalle High School in 1941. He served with the US Army, during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. Mr. Strassburg was employed as a manager with the Electro-Minerals Division of the Carborundum Company for over 43 years, before retiring in 1985. He served as a longtime member of the Niagara Wheatfield School District Board of Education and for a time as the President. He belonged to the Pekin Fire Company for many years and played the trumpet in the fire company's band. He was a member of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Pekin as a youth that was founded by his grandfather. Recently, he was a member of the Our Savior Lutheran Church.

Mr. Strassburg is survived by his wife of 64 years, Hope A. (Forster) Strassburg; two sons, Bruce E. (Denise) Strassburg of Wilson, NY, and Chris B. (Sheila) Strassburg of Lewiston, NY; and four daughters, Heather R. (H.Cal) Squires of Sarasota, FL, Jennifer A. Strassburg of Salt Lake City, UT, Valorie A. (Kevin) Marrott of Ellisville, MO, and Layne M. (Larry) O'Bryant of Puyallup, WA. He is also survived by one brother, Myrlin K. (late Betty) Strassburg of Wheatfield; and by twenty grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Harland and Orville Strassburg and Verna Farquharson.

The family will be present on Saturday for visitation from 10-11 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM. Memorials may be made in his name to the American Legion Post #969, Sanborn, NY or to the Pekin Fire Co., 3024 Upper Mountain Rd., Sanborn, NY 14132.

Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register.

Everen married FORSTER, Hope Audentia on 18 Dec 1948 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Hope (daughter of FORSTER, Archibald Robert and CRAWFORD, Ethel) was born on 13 Aug 1925 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 4 Dec 2015 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/15/1983

BATT Albert H Batt
Jr., 57, of North Tonawan
da, NY Thursday, De
cember 15, 1983 at Ken
more Mercy Hospital
Husband of Wanda M (nee
Scott) Batt; son of Albert
Batt and the late Louella
Strassburg Batt; father of
David (Carolyn) Batt of
Niagara Falls, Mrs James
(Christine) Werth of North
Tonawanda, Scott 1 Holly 1
Batt of Tonawanda and
Kathleen Batt of North
Tonawanda; also survived
by six grandchildren
brother of Mrs Albert
(Shirley) Durow and
Donald (Dorothy) Batt of
North Tonawanda. Jack
(Patricia) Durante of
Niagara Falls, Ont . and
the late Richard Batt
Mr. Batt was a lifelong
resident of North Tonawanda,
an employee of
Bell Aerospace and a
member of the Bell Twenty
Five Year Club A Veteran
of World War II, a Member
of Tonawanda Post 264
American Legion, the Post
Band and the Gratwick
Hose Company
Friends may call from
2 4 and 7 9 p m at the
Hilliard Funeral Home
Inc , 147 Delaware St..
Tona where services will
be conducted Saturday at
10 a m . Rev Howard
Kuhnle officiating Inter
ment at Flmlawn Ceme
tery Memorials may be
made to the Diabetes
Foundation

Albert married SCOTT, Wanda Mary on 15 May 1948 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Wanda (daughter of SCOTT, Harlow L) was born on 16 Sep 1928; died on 24 Jun 2023 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married VALERY, Nina Francis in Jun 1949. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BATT - Willis "Don"
May 19, 2021, age 88 of North Tonawanda. Son of the late Albert and Luella (nee Strassburg) Batt; husband of the late Dorothy (nee Luedke) Batt; survived by his children Charlene (Paul) Zablotny, Paulene Davis, and Erik D. Batt; brother of Patricia (Jack) Durante; also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, May 23rd, 3-7 PM at SABER FUNERAL HOME, 549 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda (692-0271), where a funeral service will be Monday May 24th, 11:30 AM. Flowers graciously declined.

Willis married LUEDKE, Dorothy Jane in Oct 1955 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. Dorothy (daughter of LUEDKE, Julius E) was born about 1937; died on 21 Sep 2019 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SHIRLEY ANN DUROW, age 82 of North Tonawanda, NY, was called to her heavenly home on December 27, 2018 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Born in North Tonawanda, NY on December 15, 1936; daughter of the late Albert and Luella (Strassburg) Batt. Shirley was a long time member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda, where she was a choir member. She was a former member of Gratwick Hose Ladies Auxiliary, and enjoyed camping. 
Survivors include her husband, Albert F. Durow Jr. They were married July 16, 1955; two children, Candace (Stephen) Holtham, and Dean (Sandra) Durow; four grandchildren, Sarah (Mark) Napolitano, Andrew and Joshua Durow, and Chelsea (Mark) Doherty; great-grandchild, Carmine Napolitano; brother, Willis "Don" Batt, and sister, Patricia (Jack) Durante.
Shirley was predeceased by a son, Wayne Durow; three brothers, Albert Jr., Richard, and Clifford Batt; and a sister, Marlyn Batt.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday (January 12) at 11:00 a.m. in St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120, with the Rev. Keith Knupp, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, or UNYTS. Arrangements were with the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME.

Shirley married DUROW, Albert Frederick on 16 Jul 1955 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Albert (son of DUROW, Albert and ROMBACH, Mary M) died on 30 Apr 2020 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DURANTE, Jack. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: NIETHE, Roy A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Marlene married COURTNEY, Edward M on 14 Jan 1967 in Kenmore, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jeanette married GORMAN, Charles John on 11 Jun 1960 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Robert D. Townsend, 81 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away at home on October 13, 2018 surrounded by his loving family while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born November 28, 1936 in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Donald and Whilimenia (Strassburg) Townsend.
Bob was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls.  He attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School.  Afterwards he served in the United States Army from 1956 until his honorable discharge in 1958.  On August 8, 1959, he married Nina I. (Dean) Townsend.  Bob began his career for Airco Speer in 1959 which later became Carbon Graphite retiring in 1999 as a millwright.  During that time Bob was a member of their bowling, golf and baseball teams. Bob was an extensive camper and traveler, taking numerous trips throughout the United States and abroad. He also loved to watch sports on television and was a passionate New York Yankee, Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres fan.  In his leisure time Bob enjoyed horse racing, the casino and playing the lottery.  Above all, Bob loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and cherished spending time with them.
In addition to his beloved wife of 59 years, he is survived by his five children, Robert J. (Colleen) Townsend, Kenneth D. (Lori Munro) Townsend, Christine (Robert) Ventry, Richard S. Townsend and Kevin M. Townsend, eight grandchildren, Nathan (Raychel Perry) Townsend, Kimberly Townsend, Nicholas Ventry, Robert Townsend, Meagan Townsend, Noah Ventry, Matthew Townsend and Madison Townsend, three great-grandchildren, Alexis, Connor and Jacob Townsend, two sisters and one brother, Marlene (late Edward) Courtney, Edgar (late Linda) Townsend and Jeanette Gorman as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 18th from 2 - 6:30 p.m. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Rd, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will be held at 6:30 p.m. If desired memorial offerings may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105, Niagara Hospice 4675 Sunset Drive Lockport, NY 14094 or a charity of one’s choice.  Please visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences. 

Robert married DEAN, Nina Irene [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Edgar H. Townsend, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 18, 2020, at Kenmore Mercy Hospital.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Donald and Whilimenia (Strassburg) Townsend.
Edgar Attended local schools.  He served in the United States Army from 1959 until his honorable discharge in 1962.  Edgar was employed as an electrician for Airco Speer and Carbon Graphite.   He served as Union President at Airco Speer and Carbon Graphite.    He coached little league football for many years. Edgar was an avid Buffalo Bills and Bruins fan.   He was predeceased in 2002 by his wife of 40 years, Linda S. (Martin) Townsend. 
Edgar is survived by sisters, Marlene (late Edward) Courtney and Jeanette Gorman, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his daughter, Catherine Townsend and his brother Robert (Nina) Townsend  
Visitation will be on Saturday, July 17 from 10 – 12 Noon at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNREAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will follow at 12 Noon, concluding with Military Honors.  Interment will be held privately in North Ridge Cemetery.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Edgar married MARTIN, Linda Sue on 29 Apr 1961 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Linda (daughter of MARTIN, Norman D and LANGBEHN, Catherine) was born in Oct 1939; died in 2020. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Janice married ZIPP, Richard J [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ronald married THATCHER, Donna Lee [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Judith married DAWSON, John Kenneth [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LAROCK, James Earl. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: RICHMOND, Marsha. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Franklin married HASELEY, Sharon Roberta [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MICALE, Santina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: KADLUBOWSKI, Robert J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Paul E. Wendt, age 74 of Sanborn, NY, entered into rest on May 21, 2024 at his residence, while under the care of his loving wife, and Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on September 9, 1949; son of the late Edmund and H. Jane (McCollum) Wendt. Paul was employed at General Motors, until his retirement, and than became the owner of DN Remodeling. He enjoyed Nascar, fishing, hunting, and the quality time spent with his family. Survivors include his wife, Robin (Reitz) Wendt. They were married November 5, 1983; four children, Cori Flores of Owatonna, MN, Raymond Wendt of Lockport, NY, Liza (Nick) Reinhardt of Lockport, NY, and Andrew (Elizabeth) Wendt of Cincinnati, OH; a brother, Daniel (Shelley) Wendt of Jamestown, NY; a sister, Marlene (Conrad) Janik of Lockport, NY; four grandchildren, Joseph Flores, Emily Wendt, Amanda Clarkson, and Alexander Wendt; and a great-grandson, Joseph Flores.Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Tuesday (May 28) from 4-7 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Michael A. Keicher, on Wednesday (May 29) at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow at White Chapel Memorial Park.

Paul married LAROCK, Paula about 1967. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married REITZ, Robin Storme [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: JANIK, Conrad John. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: GUGINO, Brian. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: O'BRYANT, Larry. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MARROTTA, Kevin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LACEY, Denise. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: SQUIRES, H Cal. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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July 12, 2014
Jennifer Audentia Strassburg

Niagara Gazette

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - Jennifer Audentia Strassburg, 61, longtime resident of Salt Lake City, UT, passed away on July 4, 2014, being cared for by her three sisters in Puyallup, WA, having suffered many months with the effects of cancer. She was the daughter of Hope Forster Strassburg and the late Everen Strassburg. She was born in Niagara Falls on November 27, 1952.

Jennifer was a graduate (1970) of Niagara-Wheatfield HS, excelling in music, academics and sports. She worked for the Town of Niagara for many years supervising the park at Nevada Avenue School. Jennie was a fine trumpeter who was a member of the Niagara Falls Concert Band. Her undergraduate degree in education and music is from Brigham Young University (1974). She was a member of the BYU Marching Band which performed at the presidential inauguration of Richard Nixon. Her graduate degree in school curriculum and administration is from University of Phoenix.

Jennifer's career as an honored music teacher spanned almost three decades. She taught, coached and directed countless choirs and musicals at West Lake Jr. High School in Salt Lake City, UT. In 1988-89, she was named Granite District Education Foundation Teacher of the Year, and served as a Foundation Board Member until retirement. In 1995-96, she was awarded Teacher of the Year for the Granite District. She was her district's teachers union president for two years and a Teacher Mentor from 1996-2002.

After her retirement from teaching, Jennifer kept active with other employment managing a law firm, serving as interim chair for the "Belle S. Spafford Endowment" in Social Work at the University of Utah, working as the director of curriculum for 22 campuses at the Center for Excellence in Higher Education, and helping to develop an online business with her sister, Heather. Jennifer was an avid audiophile, loving recorded and live musical performances. During her life, she played tennis at a very high level helping to develop and administer Stanford University's youth program, "Tennis 'N Tutoring," in Salt Lake City. She held many stake and ward positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was especially involved as a music director, gospel doctrine teacher and a Relief Society leader. She was also an avid genealogist.

Jennifer is survived by her mother, Hope; and her five siblings with their spouses, Bruce and Denise (Lacey) Strassburg of Wilson, NY, Heather and H. Cal Squires of Sarasota, FL, Chris and Sheila (Smith) Strassburg of Lewiston, NY, Valorie and Kevin Marrott of St. Louis, MO, and Layne and Larry O'Bryant of Puyallup, WA. She has twenty-four nieces and nephews, and seventeen great-nieces and great-nephews, all who were the "lights of her life." The Jennifer A. Strassburg Scholarship Fund has been established as a memorial to her. Anyone who wishes to make a donation may do so by going to this link: www.gofundme.com/b1nukw. A memorial service will be held on July 26, 2014, at 11:00 AM with visitation an hour prior, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 754 Scovell Dr., Lewiston, 14092.

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