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Niagara Gazette

Edwin J. Wendt, 71, president
of Wendt's-Cream-Top-
Dairy Inc. and a vice president
of the First Federal and Savings
Loan Association, died at
his home today (March .31,
1965).
Mr. Wendt, who resided at
9140 Rivershore Drive, was
born in Niagara .County and
operated Wendt's Dairy at
8450 .Buffalo. Ave. for many
years.
Surviving are- his widow,
Mrs. Grace Wendt, and three
daughters.

Edwin married GOERSS, Mabel Grace on 26 Dec 1920 in Niagara County, NY. Mabel (daughter of GOERSS, William Frederick and SCHROEDER, Elisabeth) was born on 6 Aug 1898 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died in Feb 1976 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Winifred W. Walton , 96 of Youngstown, NY, called home to God on May 27, 2019, was born in Niagara Falls, the eldest daughter of Edwin J. and Mabel (Goerss) Wendt on July 10, 1922. She attended local schools and graduated from LaSalle Senior High School in 1940. She was awarded a scholarship to Syracuse University where she earned a degree in Interior Design. She married Sidney G. Walton, her high school sweetheart in 1944, and they raised their family in Niagara Falls, Lewiston, Orchard Park and Youngstown. As her children grew, she studied at Buffalo State Teachers College, earning a degree in Art Education and subsequently taught art at Lewiston-Porter Central School District for eighteen years.
She volunteered her keyboard skills as a substitute organist at several Lutheran Churches where she has membership over the years. She was also active in local garden clubs, an extension of her love of color and design.  She undertook the learning of loom weaving and was for many years a member of weaving clubs locally and in Queenston, Ontario. Predeceased in 2014 by her beloved husband after 70 years of marriage, she remains the dearly loved mother of Judith (James) Condino, Robbie (Larry) Krizan, Bradley (Debbie) Walton, Tim (Kelly) Walton and Sidney Jr. “Skip” (Gayle) Walton. She leaves behind 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She was also predeceased by her sisters Merilyn Jove and Virginia McKenzie. She was 96. NO PRIOR VISITATION. Funeral services will be held on FRIDAY ( MAY 31) at 12 Noon at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah 915 Oneida St. Lewiston, NY 14092 with Rev. Thomas Mason officiating, burial will follow in Oakland Rural Cemetery Youngstown, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lewiston Fire Dept. #1 Ambulance Fund PO Box 748 Lewiston, NY 14092 or HART Interfaith. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online condolences.

Winifred married WALTON, Sidney Gerald in 1944 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Sidney (son of WALTON, Frank and MASON, Dorothy) was born on 3 Nov 1921 in Niagara Falls, Niagara, Ontario, Canada; died on 14 Sep 2014 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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January 11, 2013
Merilyn W. Jove

Niagara Gazette

WILMETTE, IL — Merilyn Jove (nee Wendt) passed away in her sleep at Presbyterian Homes on January 3, 2013, at the age of 85. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, NY, "Marlie" graduated from Northwestern University in 1949. A resident of Wilmette, IL for over 50 years, she was an active member of the Wilmette Women's Club and Wilmette Lutheran Church. She was an avid bridge player and passed on a love of reading and history to her children.

Beloved wife of the late Robert Jove; loving mother of Thomas Jove, Virginia (Tom) Neuckranz, Margaret, M.D. (James) Provenza, Daniel (Kazuyo, and the late Masumi) Jove, and the late Andrew Jove; proud grandmother of Kristin (Tim) Alacala, Laura Neuckranz and the late Erika Neuckranz; Hannah and Christian Provenza; Melissa, Woodward, Forrest and Mizuki Jove; dear sister of Winifred (Sid) Walton and Virginia (the late Donald) McKenzie.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 19, 2013, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3637 Golf Road, Evanston, IL 60203 (www.trinityevanston.org) with a reception following. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Erika's Lighthouse, P.O. Box 616, Winnetka, IL 60093; or Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, 1001 E. Touhy Ave., Suite 50, Des Plaines, IL 60018.

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

Family/Spouse: JOVE, Robert E. Robert was born on 4 Oct 1923; died on 25 Nov 2000 in Wilmette, Cook County, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Virginia Goerss Wendt McKenzie
January 29, 1929 - January 8, 2015

Richmond, Virginia (Originally from Niagara Falls, New York)
On Thursday, January 8, 2015, Virginia Goerss Wendt McKenzie entered peacefully into her eternal rest with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ after a long battle with diabetes. Virginia was born January 25, 1929, the youngest of three daughters of the late Edwin and Mabel Wendt in Niagara Falls, New York.
Virginia attended Cayuga Drive Elementary School and LaSalle High School where she achieved high honors. After leaving high school, Virginia pursued higher education as a music (Organ) major at Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio where she met her husband to be, Angus Donald McKenzie (who was attending college at Case University in Cleveland) at a blind date dance. They married on June 23, 1951 and over the next 10 years adopted three children through the Lutheran Service Society. They moved from their home on Cayuga Island to Youngstown, NY in 1971. Virginia was predeceased by her husband on October 22, 2011, shortly after celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.
Virginia was an accomplished organist and used her talent to the Glory of God at Grace Lutheran Church in Niagara Falls. For a short time she worked in the accounting department at Wendt’s, her father’s dairy. Besides being a loving homemaker and mother to her children, Virginia donated considerable amounts of time to organizations in Niagara Falls such as the Niagara Falls Little Theater, The Niagara Falls Service League, President of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, and the Tatler Club of Niagara Falls.
Virginia is survived by her three children, Mary (Brian) Dumont and Craig (Diane) McKenzie, both of Midlothian, VA, Rob (Carolyn) McKenzie of Ransomville, NY. Five grandchildren - Amber, Nathan (Angela), Mallory, Kyle and Kayleigh. Two great-grandchildren - Victoria Lynn and Rob Roy. She is also survived by her sister Win (late Sidney) Walton, her sister-in-law Judy (late Bob) Watterson and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her sister Marlie (late Bob) Jove.
Funeral arrangements are being made through the Lane Funeral Home (which will be announced at a later date). Internment will be at the Oakland Rural Cemetery in Youngstown, NY. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in honor of Virginia can be made to St. John Lutheran Church, 420 Lockport Street, Youngstown, NY 14174, or the Hospice of Virginia Foundation, 1700 Bayberry Court, Richmond, Virginia 23226 or a charity of your choice.

Virginia married MCKENZIE, Angus Donald on 23 Jun 1951 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Angus (son of MCKENZIE, Angus Dougall and STEINBERGER, Della Marie) was born on 6 May 1924 in Mansfield, Richland County, OH; died on 22 Oct 2011 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Judith A. Condino, 78, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on August 5, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Oneida, NY, she was the daughter of the late Sidney and Winifred (Wendt) Walton.
Judy came to the area as a child with her family. She was a 1963 graduate of Orchard Park High School. She went on to earn a Bachelors of Arts Degree from Valparaiso University in 1967, then continued on to earn a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education and Teaching from University of Buffalo in 1972, and later another Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Niagara University in 1994. On August 16, 1969, she married James A. Condino.
Judy was employed as a Stewardess for Pan American World Airways in the late 1960’s and later worked as a third-grade teacher in Phoenix, AZ. She then worked as a Special Education Teacher at Orleans Niagara BOCES for 25 years. Judy also served as the Director of Special Education and Intermediate School Principal at Newfane Central School District for 4 years. In 1998, she became the Director of Special Education and Instructional Services until 2007. Most recently, she was employed as an Adjunct Senior Lecturer with the Education Department at Niagara University for 10 years until her retirement in 2017. 
Judy was heavily involved with Rivershore Inc., for 23 years, serving 20 years as a Member of the Board of Directors, including a stint as the Chairwoman of the Board, and 3 years as a member of their Advisory Council. Judy was very active at her church, the Lutheran Church of The Messiah. She loved reading, and had a great passion for travelling.
In addition to her husband of 54 years, Judith is survived by her children, Lisa M. Condino, PhD., James R. (Amy) Condino and Joseph N. (Monica) Condino; her grandchildren, Ava, Anabella, Anthony and Andrew; her siblings, Roberta (late Larry) Krizan, Bradley (Debbie) Walton, Esq., Tim (Kelly) Walton, Esq. and Skip (Gayle) Walton, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 11 at 11 AM at the Lutheran Church of The Messiah, 915 Oneida Street, Lewiston, NY 14092. Private entombment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice. Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel. Visit mjcoluccfuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Judith married CONDINO, James on 16 Aug 1969. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roberta married KRIZAN, Larry on 26 Dec 1968. Larry (son of KRIZAN, Frank and Emilie) was born on 16 Oct 1947 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Feb 2020 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: COPPINS, Gayle C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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Rob R. McKenzie
January 17, 2022

Rob R. McKenzie, 66, of Ransomville, NY, went home to be with his Savior on Monday, January 17, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Rob was the first son of the late A. Donald and Virginia (Wendt) McKenzie; and the beloved husband to Carolyn (Kreps) McKenzie who he married on July 6, 1974.
Rob lived in Niagara Falls for the majority of his life and attended local schools. He proudly served in the United States Army until his honorable discharge in 1978. Rob was employed at Tam Ceramics Inc. for 22 years as the Occupational and Safety Health Supervisor, and also spent 6 years working at Air Sep Corp prior to his retirement.
Rob was a faithful member of The Bridge Assembly of God, where he had served as a board member and as a Sunday school teacher for many years. One of his greatest joys was sharing his faith and love of Christ with other believers and non-believers a like.
In addition to his loving wife, Carolyn, Rob is survived by his children, Amber McKenzie and Nathan (Angela) McKenzie; and two beautiful grandchildren, Victoria and Rob Roy, that were the apples of his eyes. He is also survived by his siblings, Mary (Brian) Dumont and Craig (Diane) McKenzie, and a host of in laws, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be on Friday, January 21 from 11 – 1 P.M. at The Bridge Assembly of God, 9750 Niagara Falls Blvd. Niagara Falls, NY 14304, where funeral services will begin at 1:00 P.M with Military honors to conclude. Interment will follow in Oakland Rural Cemetery. Memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice or the Gospel Rescue Mission. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Rob married KREPS, Carolyn on 6 Jul 1974. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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Amber McKenzie, 44, of Ransomville, NY, went home to be with her Savior and reunite with her father, on Wednesday, January 19. The daughter of Carolyn (Kreps) McKenzie and the late Rob R. McKenzie was born in Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany where Rob was stationed while serving in the United States Army.
Amber graduated from Niagara Falls High School, Niagara County Community College and received her Nursing degree from Crouse Nursing School in Syracuse, NY. She was dedicated to her profession as a homecare scheduling supervisor for 18 years at Niagara Hospice, and currently at Venture Forthe for the past three years.
Amber lived for her family, especially her father, who was her best friend. Together they enjoyed playing the game, Who Wants to be a Millionaire? She was also devoted to her Christian faith and was a member of The Bridge First Assembly of God Church for over 30 years.
In addition to her beloved mother, Carolyn, Amber is survived by her loving brother, Nathan (Angela) McKenzie; her cherished niece and nephew, Victoria and Rob Roy; as well as her treasured aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends.
Visitation will be on Friday, January 21 from 11 – 1 P.M. at The Bridge Assembly of God, 9750 Niagara Falls Blvd. Niagara Falls, NY 14304, where funeral services will begin at 1:00 P.M for Amber and her father. Interment will follow in Oakland Rural Cemetery. Memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice or the Gospel Rescue Mission. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

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