Karl married HOLZHEIMER, Maria Dorothea about 1863. Maria (daughter of HOLZHEIMER, Johann Gottfried and SCHROEDER, Dorothea) was born on 27 Oct 1838 in Prenzlau, Brandenburg, Germany; died on 25 Mar 1929 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married SCHILLING, Augusta on 23 Oct 1913. Augusta (daughter of SCHILLING, Carl Friedrich Wilhelm and JAHNKE, Maria Chritina) was born on 19 Oct 1862 in New York; died on 17 Sep 1940 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married MANN, Anna Marie Antonie on 20 Nov 1884 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. Anna was born on 28 Sep 1864 in Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died on 5 Oct 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married HELLERT, Hulda in 1888 in New York. Hulda (daughter of HELLERT, August Wilhelm Friedrich and NEWODE, Emilie W) was born in Nov 1865 in Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died before 1910 in Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BUTH, Anna. Anna was born in 1867; died on 20 Mar 1891. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married KRAUSE, Augusta in 1892 in New York. Augusta was born in Jan 1867 in Prussia; died on 22 Dec 1937 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BREGE, Minnie. Minnie (daughter of BREGE, William and GENSOW, Wilhelmina) was born in 1874 in New York; died on 13 Mar 1946 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: KREBS, Christina. Christina (daughter of KREBS, Rev Karl Gottlieb and AMMAN, Catherine B) was born in 1871 in MI; died on 1 Nov 1943 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Heinrich married HINZE, Wilhelmine Albertine on 1 Apr 1902 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Wilhelmine (daughter of HINZE, Johann Hermann and HASELEY, Wilhelmine Albertine) was born on 15 Nov 1879 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 14 Oct 1959 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NF Gazette Jul 5, 1951
Rudolph Mietz, Farmer, Town of Lockport Dies
Lockport July 5.- A Town of Lockport farmer, Rudolph Mietz, 72, of the Crosby road, died Tuesday night at Lockport City hospital after an illness of several weeks. Born in the Town of Royalton, he had lived in the Town of Lockport 46 years. His wife, Rose Hintz, Mietz. died in 1950. Surviving are two sons. Alvin and Howard Mietz; at home; a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Halstead, Gasport; a brother, Henry Mietz, Wolcottsville, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Truloff, Wolcottsville and Mrs.. Lena Bahr, Gasport. Funeral services will be tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Gaul Funeral home here. Burial will be In Mountain Ridge Cemetery, Royalton.

Rudolph married HINZE, Rosa Mathilda Amalie on 28 Oct 1903 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Rosa (daughter of HINZE, Johann Hermann and HASELEY, Wilhelmine Albertine) was born on 11 Sep 1882 in Niagara County, NY; died on 30 Jan 1950 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Falls Gazette, 1956
Mrs. Mary Tryloff 75, of Wolcottsville, Dies
M1DDLEP0RT - Mrs. Mary Tryloff, 75; of Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, widow of Frederick Tryloff, died Monday evening (July 23, 1956) at Medina Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient with a broken hip for three weeks. She was born Nov.17, 1880, in Wolcottsville the daughter of William Meitz and Mary Holzeimer Meitz. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville, and lived in Wolcottsville all her life. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Avery Eick, this city; one son, Fred Schilling; one sister, Mrs. Helene Baehr, both of Wolcottsville; two grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today and Wednesday at the Wallace and Heath Funeral Horne here. Services will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Herman Ewald officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery.

Maria married SCHILLING, Henry W about 1901 in Niagara County, NY. Henry was born in 1870 in New York; died on 9 Dec 1933 in Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maria married TRYLOFF, Frederick W C in Feb 1936. Frederick (son of TRYLOFF, Christian and BLUMREICH, Wilhelmina) was born in 1870 in Prussia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NF Gazette
Mrs Baehr Dies At 77
MIDDLEPORT - Mrs. Helene Mietz Baehr, 77, of Wolcottsville, widow of Otto W. Baehr, died Sunday (Jan 31, 1960) at the home of her son, Herman B. Baehr, Lewiston Rd., where she had resided the last few months. She was born May 17, 1882, in Wolcottsville, a daughter of William and Marie Holtzheimer Mietz. She was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville, and had resided in this area all her life. In addition to her son, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Helene Gilbert. Middleport, Mrs. Hilda Bruning, Akron. N.Y.. and Mrs. John Leffler, West Shelby; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. A son, Otto R. Baehr. died several years ago. Friends may call at the Wallace & Heath Funeral Home from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm. Services will be held at 1;30 pm Wednesday at the funeral home and at 2:30 at St Michael's Church, Wolcottsville. The Rev. Hilbert Huth will officiate. Burial will be in St Michael's Cemetery.

Helena married BAEHR, Fredrick Otto W on 16 Apr 1900. Fredrick (son of BAEHR, Wilhelm August and LINDKE, Fredericke Johanna) was born on 19 Jun 1878 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died on 23 Apr 1935 in Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SCHLEGEL, Fred. Fred was born about 1889 in Town of Somerset, Niagara County, NY; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married WOLLENBERG, Arlene D on 20 Sep 1914. Arlene (daughter of WOLLENBERG, Frederick and GLENA, Ida) was born on 12 Oct 1890 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY; died on 27 Oct 1968 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married LANGE, Thekla Helene Elisabeth on 5 Nov 1913 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. Thekla (daughter of LANGE, Christian Ferdinand and HASELEY, Auguste Martha Elisabeth) was born on 24 Jan 1893 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 16 Jan 1970 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married BRUNING, Siegfried on 16 Feb 1915 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. Siegfried (son of BRUENING, Henry S and RIEMER, Augusta E) was born on 28 Mar 1892 in Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died in Jul 1976 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Medina NY Daily Register Journal - 2/17/1986

Elsie M. Hellert, 5543 Salt Works
Road, Middleport, died Sunday at
Medina Memorial Hospital.
She was born March 2,1898 in the
Town of Royalton to Charles and
Anna (Mann) Mietz. She had lived in
Middleport all of her life. She was a
member of Trinity Lutheran Church
of Wolcottsville, and of the L. L.
Tillman American Legion Post
Auxiliary of Akron.
She was wife of the late Edward C.
Hellert, who died in 1977. She was
also pre-deceased by a daughter,
Dorothy Schuler, who died in 1979.
Survivors include two sons,
Donald (Adelia) Hellert and Robert
(Ruth) Hellert, both of Middleport;
five daughters, Mrs. Chester
(Marian) Washak of Medina, Mrs.
Walter (Elsie) Williams of Medina,
Mrs. Robert (Elizabeth) Brauen of
Gasport, Mrs. William (Katherine)
Thiel of Lockport, and Mrs. Lyell
(Ruby) Schultz of Middleport; one
sister, Mrs. Anna Wehling of
Wolcottsvil'e; 26 grandchildren; 38
great-gran Jchildren, and several
nieces and nephews.
Friends may call tonight (7-9) and
Tuesday (2-4, 7-9) at the Bates,
Wallace and Heath Funeral Home
Inc., 38 State St., Middleport, and
Wednesday (10-11) at Trinity
Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville,
where funeral services will be held
at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Memorial gifts may be made to
Trinity Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville.

Elsie married HELLERT, Edward C on 31 May 1917 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. Edward (son of HELLERT, Rudolph and SCHILLING, Augusta) was born on 3 Apr 1892 in Akron, Erie County, NY; died in Mar 1977 in Middleport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married WEHLING, Fred on 1 Dec 1918 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. Fred (son of WEHLING, Henry and Sophia) was born in 1895 in Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NF Gazette
Dies At Wolcottsville
WOLCOTTSVILLE. Oct. 29 - August C. Mietz. 49, died yesterday at his home in Wolcottsville, leaving his wife. Dora Tryloff Mietz, two brothers, Herbert of Hartland, and Albert of Wolcottsville, two sisters, Mrs: Benjamin Haseley of West Shelby and Mrs. Joseph Helms of Dysinger and his father. John Mietz of Wolcottsville.

August married TRYLOFF, Dorothea Auguste Wilhelmine on 29 Nov 1917. Dorothea (daughter of TRYLOFF, August Christian and RETZLAFF, Augusta) was born on 5 Oct 1897 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died on 11 Mar 1979 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Haseley
LOCKPORT- Mrs. Anna Haseley, 71, of 45 South St., died Friday (May 10, 1963) at her home after a brief illness.
Born July 6, 1891, in the Town of Royalton, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mietz. She had lived here for about 15 years and had been employed for several years as a cook at McGlynn's Restaurant. She was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, WolcottsvilIe.
Her husband, Benjamin Haseley, died in 1954.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Silvia (sic) Mahar, Gasport; a sister, Mrs. Joseph Heim, Gasport; two brothers, Herbert Mietz, Gasport, and Albert Mietz, Wolcottsville; and six grandchildren. Friends may call at the Bream Funeral Home, Gasport, from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. A service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday by Rev. Hulbert Huth. Burial will be in Hartland Central Cemetery

Anna married HASELEY, David Lebrecht Benjamin in 1909 in New York. David (son of HASELEY, David Lebrecht and WENDT, Auguste Jesuliebe Susan) was born on 4 Apr 1883 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died on 28 Dec 1954 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Herbert married CALEB, Amy in Mar 1927. Amy died in Jun 1952. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Selma married HEIM, Joseph on 1 Feb 1922. Joseph was born on 8 Apr 1897; died on 19 Aug 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Albert married THIEL, Minnie Katherine Auguste on 10 Jun 1925. Minnie (daughter of THIEL, Charles and TRYLOFF, Anna Marie) was born on 17 Oct 1902; died on 13 Jan 1943. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Evalena married WINTERS, Frederick about 1912. Frederick (son of WINTERS, Charles F and Louisa) was born in May 1887 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: EICHELKRAUT, Albert. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married WEBER, Ernest Cristopher on 25 Apr 1916. Ernest (son of WEBER, Ernest and Friedericka) was born on 22 Jan 1894 in New York; died in Dec 1976 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frederick married BLUMREICH, Florence R on 15 Apr 1923 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. Florence (daughter of BLUMREICH, William F and POGEL, Anna Emilie Maria) was born on 27 Apr 1898 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died on 31 May 1983 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Genevieve married STEWART, William Bangs on 30 Dec 1923. William died in 1961. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Augusta married REABOLD, Carl Friedrich on 26 Oct 1921. Carl was born on 2 Sep 1899; died on 25 May 1966. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mabel married WEBER, Edward John on 16 Jun 1925. Edward (son of WEBER, Ernest and Friedericka) was born on 26 Aug 1905 in Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died on 6 May 1968 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elmer married BISHING, Leola M on 30 Nov 1933. Leola (daughter of BISHING, Charles and Anna C) was born on 18 Nov 1905; died on 16 Oct 1986. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WOLTER, Alma. Alma was born in 1898 in Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died in 1973. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NF Gazette Oct 10, 1964
Herman Mietz
MIDDLEPORT - Herman J. Mietz, 58, of 9031 Telegraph Road, died Friday (Oct. 9, 1964) in Medina Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for the last 15 days following a heart attack. He was born June 17, 1906, In the Town of Royalton, the son of Herman and Christine Krebs Mietz, and has always resided in this vicinity. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville, and of the church council. Mr. Mietz had been a member of the Niagara County Farm Bureau for many years. Survivors include his widow, the former Ruth Hofert; also a daughter, Mrs. Robert Malone; and three granddaughters, Elizabeth, Erin and Kristen Malone, all of Allen Park, Mich; a brother, Walter P. Mietz, 6361 Meadville Road, Middleport, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call today and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wallace and Heath Funeral Home and on Monday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville. Services will be held at the church at 2 p.m. Monday, Rev. Herman Ewald officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery

Family/Spouse: HOFERT, Ruth M. Ruth was born on 3 Jul 1903 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Walter F. Mietz, 58, of 6361 Meadville Road, Middleport, dies in Lockport Memorial Hospital after falling 15 feet onto a cement floor in a steam plant. (Jan. 30)

ALSO

Man Killed In Lockport Plant Fall
Gazette Loekport Bureau
LOCKPORT - A Middleport man was fatally injured when he fell 15 feet onto a cement floor in a steam plant here about midnight Wednesday. Walter F. Mietz, 58, of 6361 Meadville Road, Middleport, was taken to Lockport Memorial Hospital by ambulance and immediately transferred to Sisters Hospital at Buffalo, where he died about 3:15 a.m. today. At the Buffalo hospital, he had been taken into surgery and died in the intensive care unit.
Had Climbed Ladder
The accident occurred at the South Street plant of the New York State Gas and Electric Corp. A spokesman for the utility said Mietz, who was working the late shift, had apparently climbed a metal stationary ladder to read the gauges, which tell the amount of coal being used and other data necessary in his job as stoker fireman. He had been employed at the plant since 1952. The spokesman said there were one or two other men in the plant at the time who summoned the rescue squad of the fire department. The utility, according to the spokesman, is conducting an investigation into the accident, the first of its kind. Native of Royalton Mietz was born in the Town of Royalton, April 30, 1910, the son of Herman and Christina Krebs Mietz. He is survived by his wife,, the former Irene Smith; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Hellert of Middleport, and two grandchildren, Mrs. Charles (Linda) Peterson of Columbus, Ohio; and John Hellert of Middleport. Friends may call at the Bernhardt Funeral Home, Akron. Services wil be held at St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Wolcottsville at 2 p.m. on Sunday. The Rev. Hilbert J. Huth will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain Ridge Cemetery, Royalton.

Family/Spouse: SMITH, Irene. Irene was born on 25 Aug 1904 in New York; died in May 1984 in Middleport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FITCH, Norman. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Lillian married WOLTER, Arthur Friedrich August on 22 Apr 1924 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. Arthur was born in 1903 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died on 8 Aug 1969 in Rochester, Monroe County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice married ALTMAN, Edward S in Feb 1926 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. Edward (son of ALTMAN, Ernest and Mary) was born on 9 Dec 1905 in Niagara County, NY; died in Jan 1981 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Medina NY Daily Register Journal - 12/20/1984

LOCKPORT - Otto N. Mietz of
Akron Rd., Lockport, died Monday
in Lockport Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Mary
(Schmidt) Mietz; three daughters,
Mrs. Ronald (Marilyn) Stuart,
Lockport, Mrs. Edward (Susan)
Bollinger, Albany, Mrs. Everett
(Becki) Azbel of Lancaster, Ohio; 11
grandchildren; one great-grandson,
- three sisters, Doris Luecht of Akron,
Lillian Walters of Wellsville, Alice
Altaian of Medina; one brother,
Lloyd Mietz of Wolcottsville, and
several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Thursday (2-4,7-
9) at the Prudden and Kandt
Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St.
Funeral services will be held Friday
at 9:30 a.m. in Trinity Lutheran
Church, Lockport, with interment in
Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be made to
Trinity Lutheran Church or Lockport
Memorial Hospital.

Family/Spouse: SCHMIDT, Mary M. Mary (daughter of SCHMIDT, Adolpf) was born in 1915 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 4 Apr 1997 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lloyd married PAFK, Mildred in 1939. Mildred (daughter of PAFK, Frank and HELLERT, Minnie) was born on 20 May 1919 in Basom, Genesee County, NY; died on 22 Feb 2005 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hazel Halstead
Lived on Slayton Settlement Road
GASPORT- Hazel (Mietz) Halstead, 73, of Holley, N. Y., formerly of Slayton Settlement Road, died Sunday (Aug. 20, 1989) in Medina Memorial Hospital. The Lockport native was the daughter of Rudolph and Rosa (Hintz) Mietz. She was the widow of Kenneth B. Halstead, who died July 31, 1985. She had lived in Holley for a year. Mrs. Halstead was a member of the Gasport Jet Setters, the Lockport Senior Citizens, the Middleport Senior Citizens, the United Auto Workers Retirees and Travel Club, the Royalton Historical Society, and the Spencerport Senior Citizens. She was an avid supporter of the POW-MIA and the National Audubon Society. She is survived by sons, Paul Halstead of Albion and Daniel Halstead of Spencerport; daughters, Naomi Zink of Brockport, and Mary DeMattina of Lexington, Ky.; a brother, Howard Mietz of Middleport; and six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Sherrie Bream Funeral Home, 4521 Main SI. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Zion Lutheran Church, 4447 Central Ave., with the Rev. Rodney Klinzing officiating. Burial will be in Royalton Mountain Ridge Cemetery. Contributions to the MIA- POW Task Force Omega of Iowa, 202 Grand Ave., Spencer, Iowa, 51301 are acceptable as tribute.

Hazel married HALSTEAD, Kenneth B on 21 Jan 1942 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Kenneth (son of HALSTEAD, Erwin J and BUNROCK, Mildred E) was born on 22 Sep 1913 in Niagara County, NY; died on 31 Jul 1985 in Gasport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

January 30, 2012
Howard Mietz

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

LOCKPORT — Howard Mietz, formerly of Lockport, NY, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2012, after a short illness. Born on November 15, 1924 in Lockport, NY, he was the son of the late Rudolph and Rose Hintz Mietz. He was married to Geraldine Groff Mietz in June 26, 1954, and she passed away December 19, 1999. He was employed as a Test Experimental Technician for Delphi for 30 years, retiring February of 1988. He served in WWII in the Asiatic Pacific Campaign in McArthur headquarters from 1944 to 1946, and achieved T5 rank. He was discharged from service as 795 Military Police December 31, 2006. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling and woodworking, gardening. He was also a member of the Gasport "Jet Set".

He is survived by son, Timothy Mietz; granddaughters, Karrie Mietz of Buffalo and Courtney Mietz of Lockport; and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers, Ferdinand, Alvin, George; sister, Hazel (Kenneth) Halstead. Also predeceased by a good friend, Dorothy Wall of Lockport.

Friends may call Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM in Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport, where services will be held Friday morning at 11 AM. Interment will be in Cold Spring Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Blepharospasm Foundation and Research of Beaumont Texas or to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences at www.pruddenandkandt.com.

Howard married GROFF, Geraldine on 26 Jun 1954. Geraldine (daughter of GROFF, Joseph C and CHUR, Delia) died on 19 Dec 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Helen married EICK, Avery Albert on 15 Jun 1927 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. Avery (son of EICK, Ferdinand Gottfried and BREGE, Anne Emelia Auguste) was born on 25 Aug 1902 in Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died on 26 Sep 1978 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Medina NY Daily Register Journal - 3/10/1982

MIDDLEPORT - Herman
F. Baehr, 5787 Lewiston Road,
Middleport, died unexpectedly
yesterday in Medina Memorial
Hospital.
Mr. Baehr was born March
20, 1902 in Wolcottsville, the
son of Otto and Helene (Mietz)
Baehr and was a lifetime
resident of the Town of
Royalton. A lifetime farmer at
his present address, he also
worked at Harrison's for 20
years, retiring in 1966.
He was a member of St.
Michael's Lutheran Church,
Wolcottsville, the Men's Club
of the church, the 686 Retirees
Group, was president of the
Wolcottsville Golden Agers
and a member of the Gasport
Senior Citizens. He was a past
member of the Royalton-
Hartland School Board.
Mr. Baehr was husband of
Olive Baehr; father of Kenneth
(Marjorie) Baehr of Middleport,
Clarence (Dorothy)
Baehr of Newfane, Wilfred
Baehr of Akron and Charles)
Dorothy Baehr of Gasport
brother of Hilda Geltz of
Akron, Evelyn Bedford of
Medina, and the late Mrs.
Helen Gilbert and Otto Baehr.
Also surviving are 15
grandchildren, 22 greatgrandchildren
and several
nieces and nephews.
Friends may call tonight (7-
9) and Thursday (2-4, 7-9) at
the Bates, Wallace and Heath
Funeral Home Inc., 38 State
St., Middleport, and Friday (1-
2) at St. Michael's Lutheran
Church, Wolcottsville.
Funeral services will be held
at St. Michael's at 2 p.m.
Friday with the Rev. Glenn W.
Richardson officiating. Burial
will be in St. Michael's
Cemetery.
Memorials to St. Michael's
Lutheran Church would be
appreciated by the family.

Herman married WATERSTREET, Olivia Mathilda on 29 Nov 1923. Olivia (daughter of WATERSTREET, Clarence J and ALTMAN, Minnie) was born on 19 Mar 1905 in Akron, Erie County, NY; died on 10 Oct 1991. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 1/6/1965

M I D D L E P O R T -- Mrs
Helene Baehr Gilbert, 61, Lew-
iston Road, Town of Alabama,
died Tuesday night (Jan. 5,
1965) at St. Jerome's Hospital,
Batavia, where she had been
a patient for the last six
weeks
She was born Nov. 2, 1903,
in the Town of Royalton, the
daughter of Otto W. and
Helene Mietz Baehr. She was
a member of St. Michael's
Lutheran Church, Wolcotts-
ville. Her husband, Clifton E.
Gilberrt, died in 1953.
Surviving are a daughter,
Mrs. Robert Boyer, Oakfield;
a son, Stanley Gilbert, Lew-
iston Road, this village; three
grandchildren; a brother, Her-
man Baehr, this village; two
sisters, Mrs. Hilda Brunn
Bruning, Akron, N.Y., and
Mrs. John Leffler, West Shel-
by; several nieces and ne-
phews.
Friends may call today and
Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9
p.m. at the Wallace and
Heath Funeral Home, State
Street, and from 1-2 p.m. Fri-
day at St. Michael's Lutheran
Church where services will
be conducted at 2 p.m. Fri-
day by Rev. Hilbert Heuth.
Burial will be in Royalton
Mountain Ridge Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: GILBERT, Clifton E. Clifton (son of GILBERT, Jeremiah J and DAVIS, Emma) died on 13 May 1953 in Lockport Memorial Hospital, Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hilda married BRUENING, Edwin Herman on 20 May 1939 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. Edwin (son of BRUNING, Hermann and WALCK, Helene Auguste Charlotte) was born on 6 Jul 1904 in Town of Newstead, Erie County, NY; died on 9 May 1958 in Batavia Memorial Hospital, Batavia, Genesee County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GELTZ, Louis Leonard. Louis (son of GELTZ, Adam and Wilhelmina) was born on 19 Feb 1895 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY; died on 15 Oct 1997 in Batavia, Genesee County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hilda married WATERSTREET, Howard Churchill on 8 Nov 1927 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. Howard was born on 4 Nov 1906 in New York; died on 14 Nov 1936. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NF Gazette Nov 19, 1958
Autopsy Ordered In Farm Fatality
LOCKPORT - A Niagara County coroner has ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death Tuesday of a 46-year-old Wolcottsville man. Otto R. Baehr, Sy Rd., Wolcottsville, was dead on arrival at Lockport Memorial Hospital about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. He had been found about 2 p. m. under an apple tree at the farm of Howard Silsby, Kayner Rd., Town of Royalton. He had been picking apples at the Silsby farm. Dr. George Muscato. Lockport, a county coroner, said it is not known whether Mr. Baehr died, from a fall or whether a 22-foot metal ladder he was handling came into contact with a high tension wire. The wire is 24 feet above the ground. Sheriffs deputies said no one witnessed the mishap. Another picker, Albert Brucker, working near by, said he heard a scream and found Mr. Baehr lying on the ground. The First Aid crew from the Gasport Chemical Hose Co. was summoned. Mr. Baehr was born Aug. 26. 1912, at Wright's Corners, Town of Newfane, the son of Otto Baehr and Mrs. Helene Baehr. His mother survives him. Mr. Baehr operated a Gasport restaurant for several years before selling it about 10 years ago. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother, Herman Baehr, three sisters, Mrs. Helene Gilbert, Mrs. Evelyn Leffler, all of Middleport. and Mrs. Hilda Brunning, Akron, N. Y. There are several nieces and nephews. The Rev. Hilbert Huth, pastor of St. Michael's Lutheran Church , Wolcottsville, will conduct services Friday at 2 p.m. at the Bream Funeral Home. Main St., Gasport. Burial arrangements are incomplete.

Evelyn married LEFFLER, John William Otto Jr on 29 Apr 1939 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. John (son of LEFFLER, John William Otto and POGEL, Elizabeth Wilhelmine) was born on 7 Jan 1919 in Middleport, Niagara County, NY; died on 24 Apr 1981 in Lockport Memorial Hospital, Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BEDFORD, Russell C. Russell (son of BEDFORD, Clarence and BREWER, Hattie) was born about 1917 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MCCORQUODALE, Mar. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: COOK, Ronald. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

MAZZA - Shirley A. (nee Mietz) Of Akron, NY, entered into rest September 8, 2012, loving wife of John "Sugar" Mazza; dear mother of Dale Mazza and Daryl Mazza; proud grandmother of Joshua and Jacob Mazza; mother-in-law of Dawn Mazza; sister of the late Mildred (Mar "Mack") McCorquodale and Ora (Ronald) Cook; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 3-8 PM in the CHILDS FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 10 Eckerson Ave., Akron. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM in St. John's Lutheran Church, 168 Main St., Akron, NY. Burial in St. Teresa Cemetery, Akron. Flowers gratefully declined. Expressions of sympathy in Shirley's memory are encouraged to St. John's Lutheran Church. childsfuneralhomeofakron.com

Published in the Buffalo News on September 10, 2012

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

Notes:

MARTIN - Helen L. (nee Mietz)
Of Akron and Spencer, NY, June 23, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Walter Martin; dear mother of Paulette (Michael Tangorre) Martin of Spencer, NY and Sharon Martin of Lockport, NY; grandmother of Kyle Yanacek; also survived by nieces, nephews, great- and great-great-nieces and nephews. Family will be present at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, 6379 Wolcottsville Rd., Akron, NY on Tuesday from 11-1 PM where Funeral Services will be held at 1 PM. Arrangements by the Charles Meyer Funeral Home. Share your condolences at meyerfuneralhome.com

Family/Spouse: MARTIN, Walter. Walter (son of MARTIN, Albert J and STENZEL, Auguste Maria Louise) was born in Sep 1896; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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January 23, 2014
Viola Stahl

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

WOLCOTTSVILLE —
Viola Stahl, age 100, of Wolcottsville, NY, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 21 2014 at the Odd Fellow and Rebekah Health Care Facility in Lockport following a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Wolcottsville, Viola was born in the Town of Royalton on December 8, 1913, daughter of the late Andrew and Helena (Lange)Meitz.
She attended the one room schoolhouse in Wolcottsville, and was a lifetime member of Trinity Evangelical Church. Gifted with a God-given talent for singing she shared her beautiful voice in the church choir. Viola was also asked on many occasions to sing at numerous weddings. She also enjoyed playing cards and spending time with friends and family.
Viola was the dear wife of the late Fred Stahl, who passed away in 1981. She was loving mother of Norma (late Lavern) Rehwaldt, Charles (Cindy) Stahl, Arnold (Janet) Stahl, and the late A. Robert Stahl, and Jean Danielwicz; mother-in-law of Shirley Stahl, and Flevie Danielwicz; proud and cherished grandmother of 20 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and 20 great great grandchildren. Dear sister of Helen (late Walter) Martin, the late Florence (Alvin) Faskel and Wilfred (Virginia) Meitz. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will take place on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at 1:00 PM in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6369 Wolcottsville Road, Wolcottsville, NY, with pastor Rod Klingzing officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Ridge Cemetery in Royalton. There will be no prior visitation, and the family would ask for expressions of sympathy be made in Viola's name to the church or Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094. The family would also like to express their appreciation to Niagara Hospice for the exceptional care that was given to Mrs. Stahl and her family. Arrangements by Childs Funeral Home, LLC, 10 Eckerson Avenue, Akron, NY.
Visit www.childsfuneralhomeofakron.com.

Viola married STAHL, Fred M on 10 Dec 1931 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. Fred (son of STAHL, Fred Martin and SCHLEGEL, Martha) was born on 11 Mar 1911 in Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died on 4 Apr 1981 in Akron, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Faskel of Medina, was a daughter of Andrew & Helen Lange Mietz. She was the wife of the late Alvin Faskel, who died in 1996. She was the mother-in-law of the late Ronald L. Holt. Survivors include 4 children. Roger (Mary) Faskel, Joanne Holt, Marilyn (Eddie) Cain and Wilford Faskel; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a brother, Wilfred Mietz; and 2 sisters, Viola Stahl and Helen (Walter) Martin.

Family/Spouse: FASKEL, Alvin J. Alvin (son of FASKEL, John and BENTEEN, Helen) was born on 17 Jun 1898 in New York; died on 1 Jan 1996 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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December 26, 2012
Wilfred A. Mietz

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

NEWFANE —
Wilfred A. Mietz of Newfane, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the Newfane Rehabilitation & Health Care Facility. Mr. Mietz was born in the Town of Royalton on February 22, 1921, son of the late Andrew and Helena (Lange) Mietz.
Mr. Mietz was employed as an equipment operator for the Niagara County Highway Department. He was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Newfane and he had a strong faith and enjoyed working at the church. He also enjoyed his family and gardening.
He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia Mae Mietz, in 1994; a sister, Florence Faskel; a brother-in-law, Malcolm Parsels; and a sister-in-law, Violet Parsels. He is survived by two daughters, Carol A. (Lawrence) Stroh of Wolcottsville and Connie (Philip) Bartz of Newfane; nine grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Viola Stahl of Wolcottsville and Helen Martin of Akron.
There will be no prior visitation. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM at the Concordia Lutheran Church in Newfane with the Rev. Clarence Elliott and the Rev. Josh McGuffie officiating. Burial will be in Lynhaven Cemetery, Lyndonville, NY. Memorials to Concordia Lutheran Church, Newfane, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wolcottsville or the Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated by the Mietz family. Arrangements by the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, Middleport, NY.
Visit www.bateswallace.com to sign guest register.

Family/Spouse: PARSELS, Virginia Mae. Virginia (daughter of PARSELS, Oakley E and BARNUM, Nine E) was born on 15 May 1921 in Lyndonville, Town of Yates, Orleans County, NY; died on 14 Aug 1994 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 8/24/1965

LYNDONVILLE - Funeral
s e r v i c e s for Mrs. Inez
Bruning Harrod, 49, of 156 S.
Main St., who died at Roswell
Park Memorial Institute
Sunday (Aug. 22, 1965) will
be held Thursday at 2 p.m.
at the Wallace and Heath
Funeral Home in MWdleport.
Mrs. Harrod died after a
short illness.
She is survived by her husband
Norman Harrod; two
daughters, Mary and Norma
Harrod, and a son, Laurance
Harrod, all of this village.
Also surviving are her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Siegfried
Brunning, and a sister, Mrs.
Gaylord Hill, all of Medina.
Rev. Paul Nemeschy of St.
Peter's Lutheran Church In
Medina will conduct the
services. Burial will be in
Royalton Mountain Ridge
Cemetery.

Inez married HARROD, Norman about May 1946. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buffalo NY Courier Express - 6/30/1968

Mrs. Gladys (Bruening) Hill, 48, of 10307 Freeman Road, Medina, wife of Gaylord Hill, died Saturday (June 29, 1968) in Medina Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was bom in Buffalo, the daughter of Siegfried and Mary (Mietz) Bruning. She was a_ member of the First Methodist Church of Middleport. Besides her husband she is survived by a daughter Judy and a son Larry Hill, both at home; her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Bruning of Medina and two nieces and a nephew. Friends may call Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7to 9 p.m. at the Wallace and Heath Funeral, Home, State Street, Middleport, where private funeral services will be held Monday. The Rev, Alfred L. Anderhill of the Middleport Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant cemetery, West Shelby, N. Y.

Family/Spouse: HILL, H Gaylord. H was born on 23 May 1913; died on 4 Apr 1991 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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January 5, 2014
Donald E. Hellert

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

MEDINA — Mr. Donald E. Hellert of Medina passed away on January 5, 2014.

Survivors include his wife, M. Adelia; four children, Donna (Jim) Ferry, Marcia (Rob) Cook, Cindy (Jerry) Moule and Terry (Kim) Hellert; a daughter-in-law, Deb Hellert; nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Marion Washak, Elsie Williams, Libby Brauen, Kate Thiel and Ruby Schultz; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Randy Hellert; sister, Dorothy Schuler and brother, Robert "Butch" Hellert.

Friends may call on Wednesday 6-8PM at the Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina, where his funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11AM. Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home by members of Lincoln Post #1483, VFW and Butts-Clark Post #204, American Legion. Interment will be in the spring at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, West Shelby.

Visit www.cooperfuneralhomemedina.com to share condolences.

Family/Spouse: M Adelia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SCHULER, Arthur. Arthur (son of SCHULER, Arthur Friedrich Eduard and BENTHIN, Mary E) was born on 5 May 1927 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY; died on 3 Feb 2011 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorothy married BAUER, Frederick L on 22 Dec 1938 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. Frederick died on 15 Nov 1950 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

GASPORT - Marion A. Waszak, of Medina, passed away Tuesday evening, February 4, 2014, at Absolut Care of Gasport.

Marion was born October 17, 1921, daughter to the late Edward and Elsie (Mietz) Hellert. She grew up on Tonawanda Creek in Akron and was married in April of 1940 to Chester Waszak. Together they lived and raised their family in Medina. Marion was a faithful member of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Medina. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She opened her home, her heart and arms to all of her grandchildren and took great joy in being a part of their lives as they grew up.

Survivors include her two sons, Ronald (Vicki) Washak and Arthur (Amy) Washak; seven grandchildren, Jacqui (Bill) O'Hora, Pam Washak, Ron (Tammie) Washak, Jr., Kim Albone, Kristen (Dave) Kuch, Andrew Washak and Kari Washak; 12 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Elsie (Walt) Williams, Katie (Bill) Thiel, Elizabeth (late Bob) Brauen and Ruby (Lyle) Schultz; sister in-law, Adelia Hellert; also several nieces and nephews. Marion was predeceased by an infant daughter, Marjorie Louise; her husband, Chester; granddaughter, Wendy Washak-Kimber; her sister, Dorothy (late Art) Schuler and brothers, Robert "Butch" (late Ruth) Hellert and Donald Hellert.

The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at Absolut Care of Gasport for all of their love and care.

Calling hours will be held on Friday from (4-7PM) at Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. Her funeral service will be Saturday at (10AM) at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1355 West Ave., Medina. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church or to a charity of one's choice.

Visit www.cooperfuneralhomemedina.com to share condolences.

Marion married WASHAK, Chester on 27 Apr 1940 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

June 20, 2012
Robert Hellert

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

AKRON — Robert Hellert, known as "Butch" by friends and family, entered his eternal home on June 19, 2012, to be with his wife Ruth, and his eternal Father.

Born February 2, 1923, Butch was a man of strong character and faith. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and dearly loved his family and friends, and his land on Johnson Road.

He is survived by his son, John Robert Hellert (Dianne), Latham, NY; and his daughter, Linda L. Peterson (Rev. Charles), DeForest, WI; grandchildren, Steffen (Rotsalinn) Hellert and Kirsten Hellert; brother, Donald (Adelia) Hellert; sisters, Marion (Chester) Washak, Elsie (Walter) Williams, Elizabeth (Robert) Brauen, Katherine (William) Thiel and Ruby (Lyle) Schultz; and many nieces and nephews. Butch was predeceased in death by his wife, Ruth; parents, Elsie and Edward Hellert and sister, Dorothy Schuler.

Linda and John extend their appreciation to many family members and friends, especially Marcia and Robert Cook, Carol Gibbs, Joe and Diane Grabowski, Lyle and Ruby Schultz, Shirley Bower, Lani Jendrowski, Roger Fiegel and Dennis and Sandy Bernhardt for their generous love and support, and to the staff of Orchard Manor Nursing Home for their care and service.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM Friday, June 22 at the Bernhardt Funeral Home, Akron, NY. A graveside committal will be held 9:30 AM Saturday, June 23 at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, West Shelby, NY, followed by an 11 AM memorial service at St. John's Lutheran Church, Akron, NY. Family and friends invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated. The family will distribute the memorials to selected charities.

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

Family/Spouse: BUEHRING, Ruth. Ruth (daughter of BUEHRING, John C and SMITH, Irene) was born on 4 Feb 1923 in New York; died on 10 Apr 2009 in Akron, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WILLIAMS, Walter. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Elizabeth "Libby" Mae Brauen (Hellert), age 88, of Gasport, entered into rest on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo. Born on October 17, 1926 in Royalton, Libby is the daughter of the late Edward C. and Elsie M. (Mietz) Hellert. Libby married Robert Brauen on June 9, 1945 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wolcottsville. Her husband, Bob Brauen, died on May 25, 1997. Together they had three children, Patricia Ann (the late Roger) Schnackel of South Carolina, Bonita Jo (Fred) Dempsey of Lockport and Steven M. (Karen) Brauen of Gasport. Dearest grandmother of Dale (Vicki) Schnackel, Todd Dempsey, Kimberly (Jason) Langhorne, Andrea (Ryan) Degenhardt, Trevor (Kate) Brauen, Tracey (Eric) Waters, Matthew (Jennifer) Brauen, and the late Michael Schnackel; and great-grandmother to 17 great-grandchildren. Sister of Elsie Williams of Florida, Kathryn Thiel of Middleport, Ruby Schultz of West Shelby, and the late Robert Hellert, Donald Hellert, Marion Washak and Dorothy Schuler. Several nieces and nephews also survive Libby. Elizabeth worked about 15 years at FMC in Middleport in data entry. She was a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church in Gasport for over 50 years and served her church in the Ladies Aid group and the Evangelism Committee. She loved spending time with her family having picnics and get-togethers. She enjoyed gardening and tending her flowers. She was a member of the Wolcottsville Firemen's marching band and its auxiliary, and for many years was a Girl Scout leader. Family and friends are invited to attend visitation at the Sherrie-Bream Funeral Home, 4521 Main Street, Gasport, on Wednesday, January 28th from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 11:00 AM from Zion Lutheran Church, 4447 Central Avenue, Gasport, NY with the Reverend Rodney Klinzing officiating. Interment will be in Royalton Mountain Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Zion Lutheran Church or Tri-Town Ambulance.

Elizabeth married BRAUEN, Robert L on 9 Jun 1945 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. Robert (son of BRAUEN, William Alfred and HASELEY, Lillian Ella Ruth) was born on 9 Jan 1920 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died on 25 May 1997 in Gasport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Mrs. Ruby E. Schultz, of West Shelby, passed away on February 23, 2015 at The Villages of Orleans. Mrs. Schultz was born in Wolcottsville, February 2, 1937, a daughter of the late Edward and Elsie (Meitz) Hellert. A lifelong area resident, she was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wolcottsville, enjoyed the outdoors, flower gardening, farming and shooting. She also operated the "Barnegat Store" in Shelby Center for 10 years. Survivors include her husband, Lyle E. whom she married on July 26, 1969; 3 children, Laurel (John) Harrington, Jr., Larry (Val) Bruning and Mitchell Schultz; 5 grandchildren, Brandon, Ashley, Elizabeth, Hannah and Brock; 2 step children, Gerri Schultz and Darryl Schultz; 2 sisters, Kate (Bill) Thiel and Elsie (Walt) Williams; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her siblings, Dorothy Schuler, Robert “Butch” Hellert, Donald Hellert, Marion Washak, and Elizabeth Brauen and foster brother, Egan Rosentreter. There will be no prior calling hours. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service on Friday at 11AM at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6369 Wolcottsville Road. The Rev. Craig S. Rhodenizer will officiate and interment will be in the spring at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church or Alzheimer's Assn., WNY Chapter, 2805 Wehrle Dr., Suite 6, Williamsville, NY 14221-7383

Ruby married SCHULTZ, Lyle E on 26 Jul 1969. Lyle (son of SCHULTZ, Carl E and PRATT, Edith J) was born on 23 Jul 1935 in Town of Shelby, Orleans County, NY; died on 7 Mar 2023 in Nashville, Davidson County, TN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BRUNING, Norman P. Norman (son of BRUNING, Fred August and KOCH, Blanche I) was born on 5 Jun 1932 in Medina, Orleans County, NY; died on 2 Feb 2021 in Rochester, Monroe County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

WEHLING - Loren A. December 1, 2013. Loren was born in Royalton Center, NY, son of Frederick and Anna Mietz Wehling. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Betty Ann Marshall; children, Thomas (Susan), Loren Jr. (Cheryl), Ann (James) Winkowski, Susan (Robert) Gugino, Julie (Kenneth) Hallgren and Carl; cherished grandfather of Lynn, Kate, Erica, Loren, Steven, Aaron, Sarah, Caleb, Charles, Joseph, Christopher, Kelly, Grace and Matthew; eight great-grandchildren and his brother, Layton Wehling. He was predeceased by siblings, Lloyd, Joyce Bacon, Thelma Anderson, Elaine La Freniere, Fred Jr., Carl and Ethel Keirn. Loren joined the Merchant Marines when he was 16. He traveled the world. He served in the Korean War. He and Betty Ann were married February 6, 1951 when he was on leave. He worked for Prudential for 34 years. He enjoyed working at gardening, building or fixing. He was a role model for his children, all of whom have good work ethics. He enjoyed hunting, golf and traveling. A wonderful husband and father. Loren and Betty Ann moved to Naples in 1986 because he wanted to be someplace warm. He called Buffalo the Miami of the North. Loren was a member of F&AM Akron Lodge 527 and Scottish Rite, Araba Shrine Temple, Fort Myers. He was very active with the Noble Travelers Shrine Club. Memorials may be sent to Christus Victor Lutheran Church or Shriners Hospital for Children. Checks may be mailed to Araba Temple, 2010 Hanson Street, Ft. Myers, FL 33901. A Memorial Service will be held, Saturday December 14, 2013 at 11 o'clock at St. Martins Lutheran Church, 322 Old Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda. Published in the Buffalo News on Dec. 11, 2013

Loren married MARSHALL, Betty Ann on 6 Feb 1951. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: MEYERS, Kenneth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Buffalo News, The (NY) - March 28, 2003
Sylvia Nora Mahar, owner of Mahar Farms for 60 years, died Tuesday (March 25, 2003) in Newfane Inter-Community Memorial Hospital. She was 90. Born Sylvia Haseley, she was a lifelong resident of this area and operated the family farm with her husband, Emmett J., from 1943 until his death in 1960. She continued to run the farm with the help of her children. She also worked for 10 years at Southland Foods in Barker. Mrs. Mahar was a lifelong member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Wolcottsville. She loved watching hummingbirds and growing African violets. Survivors include three sons, David of Wilson, James of Middleport and Larry of Gasport; a daughter, Linda McDonough of Olcott; 17 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday in St. Michael's Church, 6379 Wolcottsville Road, Akron. Burial will be in Hartland Central Cemetery.

Sylvia married MAHAR, Emmett Joseph on 9 Jun 1934 in Barker, Niagara, New York, USA. Emmett (son of MAHAR, Thomas and BURKE, Rose) was born in 1911 in Town of Hartland, Niagara County, NY; died on 26 Apr 1960 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: VOELKER, Richard. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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August 19, 2011
Evelyn H. Wagner

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

GASPORT — Evelyn H. Wagner of Gasport, passed away on Thursday afternoon, August 18, 2011 at Niagara Hospital House. Mrs. Wagner was born in the Town of Royalton on July 6, 1925, daughter of the late Joseph and Selma (Mietz) Heim.

She was a lifelong resident of the Royalton area and was a graduate of Akron High School. She and her husband, Harold F. Wagner, were married on June 17, 1925 at St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Wolcottsville.

She was employed as the Office Manager for over fifty years for A.A. Nodine Insurance. Mrs. Wagner was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, taught Sunday School, sang in the choir at St. Michael's and was a long time member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League. She was also a member of the Wolcottsville Senior Citizens and the Town of Royalton Historical Society. Mrs. Wagner was an avid gardener, enjoyed euchre and she was involved in all of her nieces and nephews lives-always remembering every birthday, anniversary or special occasion.

Mrs. Wagner was predeceased by two sisters, Pearl Voelker and Mavis Mullen; a niece, Joanne Dent; a great-nephew, Billy Mullen; and a brother-in-law, Richard Voelker. Loving wife of 61 years to Harold F. Wagner; beloved aunt to Charles (Anita) Mullen of New Jersey, William (Belinda) Mullen of Lockport, Linda (Donald) Lorentz of Orchard Park, Joseph (Tracy) Mullen of Lockport, Michael (Cathy) Mullen of Texas and Douglas Voelker of Lockport; also surviving are several great-nieces and great-nephews and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.

Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St., Middleport and Monday from 10-11 AM at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville, where funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Bruce Donley and the Rev. Matt Dent officiating. Burial will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery. Memorials to St. Michael's Lutheran Church would be appreciated by the Wagner family.

Visit www.bateswallace.com to sign guest register.

Evelyn married WAGNER, Harold F on 17 Jun 1950 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. Harold (son of WAGNER, Henry and BEURHING, Clara) was born on 5 Jul 1925 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died on 18 Jan 2015 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BEUTEL, Howard Hubert. Howard (son of BEUTEL, Hubert Theodor and BARTEL, Gladys A) was born on 26 Feb 1934 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY; died on 28 Apr 2018 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: LEFFLER, Linda C. Linda (daughter of LEFFLER, Elmer John and BRUNING, Mildred I) was born on 6 Dec 1940 in Medina, Orleans County, NY; died on 3 Mar 2022 in Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Kenmore, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 8/27/1923

Middleport, Aug. 27-Raymond
Winters, aged 5 years, son'of Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Winters died on Saturday
at the Lockport city hospital, the result
of injuries sustained when he
fell from a farm tractor. The funer-
al will be held on Tuesday at 3
o'clock from the German church of
Gasport. The Rev. Theodore Kuehner
will officiate. Burial will be made in
Mountain Ridge cemetery.

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

Notes:

Charlotte Winters's Story
Charlotte Winters Stein, age 89 of Rochester, entered into rest on February 28, 2016, after a brief illness. Born September 4, 1926 in Lockport, Charlotte is the daughter of the late Fred and Evelyn (Mietz) Winters.
Charlotte is a U of R graduate and worked in construction and real estate for several years; most recently Hunt Real Estate ERA in Fairport. She was a Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker, member of Greater Rochester Association of Realtors and has earned several designations including ERA Top Gun Academy; Accredited Buyer's Representative; Graduate, Realtor Institute; Council of Residential Specialists and the ePRO Technology Certification Program. She loved gardening, reading and playing her piano.
She is survived by siblings: Darvin (Dorothy) Winters and Elaine Tibbs and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by siblings: Raymond, Arthur, Norman and John Winters and Margaret Ryan. Charlotte also leaves behind her dog, KeeLee.
A Celebration of life will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 25 Westminster Road, Rochester, NY 14607 (corner of East Ave and Westminster Road) on Saturday, March 5th at 11:00 a.m. Interment was held at Royalton Mountain Ridge Cemetery, Gasport.
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to: Monroe County Hospice or American Cancer Society.
Please go to www.sherriebreamfuneralhome.com and leave a condolence for the family.
Published in Lockport Union Sun Journal

Family/Spouse: HILLMAN, Dorothy J. Dorothy (daughter of HILLMAN, Ronald and OLSCHKE, Eleanor) was born on 2 Jun 1937 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 15 Jun 2023 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: GOODWILL, Harold H. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: AVERY, Ellen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DUELL, Vaughn. Vaughn (son of DUELL, Marcus and HUNT, Lillian Bell) was born on 16 Jan 1923; died on 27 Aug 1991 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: AZBELL, Everett. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: STUART, Ronald. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Lynn married GILLMEISTER, Phyllis E on 24 Jul 1982 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: ZINK, Eric P. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

LaVerne Avery Eick, 88, went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2016.
Family and friends may call at the Cooper Funeral Home, Medina on Tuesday, December 20th from 4-8 PM. Funeral service will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Middleport on Wednesday, December 21st with viewing from 10-11 AM and the service following at 11 AM. Burial will follow at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery in West Shelby.

Laverne married SCHULTZ, Beatrice on 18 Dec 1948 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. Beatrice (daughter of SCHULTZ, John Fred and KOEPSEL, Malvina Alma Ida) was born about 1927 in Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died on 6 Aug 2016 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kenneth married RADUNS, Marjorie J on 24 Jun 1944. Marjorie (daughter of RADUNS, Leonard A and THIEL, Hilda) was born on 28 Sep 1924 in New York; died on 3 Jan 2017 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WEIR, Rose Ann. Rose (daughter of WEIR, Lester N and YAGO, Irene M) was born in Oct 1930 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died on 24 Oct 1953 in Gasport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clarence married ENGEL, Dorothy Marie in 1955. Dorothy (daughter of ENGEL, Elmer and HAACK, Augusta) was born on 14 Jan 1924 in Town of Clarence, Erie County, NY; died on 5 Jul 2011 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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January 24, 2014
Charles R. Baehr

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

BUFFALO — Charles R. Baehr of Middleport passed away Friday, January 24, 2014, at Buffalo General Hospital.

Mr. Baehr was born in Lockport, NY on October 18, 1935, son of the late Herman and Olive (Waterstreet) Baehr and he had lived in the Town of Royalton all of his life.

He and his wife, Dorothy (Engert) Baehr, were married August 11, 1956, at St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Wolcottsville, NY.

Mr. Baehr was employed as a Supervisor at Harrison Radiator Division, GMC, for 37 years, retiring in l991.

He was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Middleport, was a Life Member of Terry's Corners Fire Company and was a Past Chief of the company.

He and his wife wintered in Florida for several years and he enjoyed his family, fishing, collecting antiques, garage sales, playing cards and was a New York Yankees fan.

He was predeceased by three brothers, Kenneth Baehr, Clarence Baehr and Wilford Baehr.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy C. Baehr; one son, Douglas Baehr of Gasport; two daughters, Jane (Robert) Stanley of Middleport and Linda (Mike) Drum of Gasport. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Sunday from 7 to 9 PM and Monday from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM at the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St., Middleport, NY. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 133 Telegraph Road, Middleport, NY. Burial will be in Hartland Central Cemetery. Memorials to Holy Cross Lutheran Church would be appreciated by the Baehr family.

Visit www.bateswallace.com to sign guest register.

Charles married ENGERT, Dorothy C on 11 Aug 1956 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. Dorothy (daughter of ENGERT, Melvin L and PETERSON, Ellen) was born on 3 Apr 1938 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 1 Apr 2019 in Middleport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BOYER, Robert F. Robert (son of BOYER, William I and Elizabeth E) was born on 10 Nov 1926 in New York; died on 23 Feb 2002 in Ithaca, Tompkins County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lockport Union Sun-Journal, Sep 27, 1971
Wolcottsville Man Found Dead In Car
AKRON - A Wolcottsville man was found dead in his car on Maple Road early Sunday morning, apparently from carbon monoxide poisoning according to Erie County sheriff's deputies. Bernard Bruning, 29, of Campbell's Inn, Block Church Road, was found by William Pogel of Akron, said Deputy Thomas Weston. Detective William Dispensce said the Bruning car, which had been parked at the side of the road, had a faulty exhaust system. A native of Newstead, Mr. Bruning was born Nov. 27, 1941, the son of Mr. and Mrs, Edwin Bruning. He was a member of St-Michael's Lutheran Church in Wolcottsville and a former member of the Wolcottsville Volunteer Fire Co. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Hilda B. Geltz of Niagara Falls; two sons, Mark and Steven of Maple Road, Akron, and a sister, Miss Gladys Bruning of Barker. Friends may call from 7 to 9 pm. tonight and from 4 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at the Bernhardt Funeral Home, 130 Main St., Akron. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Michael's Church with the Rev. Hilbert J. Huth, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial will be in Eldred Cemetery, Akron..

Niagara Gazette - 9/27/1971

BRUNING—Bernard, age 29, of Akron,
N.Y. Passed away suddenly Sunday,
Sept. 24th, 1971. Son of Mrs. Hilda
Geltz of Niagara Falls, N.Y., and the
late Edwin Bruning. Father of Mark
and Steven Bruning of Akron, NY.
Brother of Gladys Bruning of Barker,
N.Y. Also 2 nephews ond 1 niece.
Friends may call ot the Bernhardt
Funeral Homo, 130 Main St., Akron,
N.Y., Monday from 7-9. p.m. and Tuesday
from 4-9 o.m. Funeral from St.
Michael's Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville,
N Y., Wednesday afternoon ot 2
o.m. Mr. Bruninp was a member of
Sf. Michael's Church

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

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Obituary of Gladys Bruning

Gladys M. Bruning passed away December 11, 2017 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Born November 13, 1932 in Royalton she was the daughter of Howard and Hilda (Baehr) Waterstreet. Gladys worked for Mount View Health Care Facility where she was a nurses aide retiring in 1999. She was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, and also the Gasport Senior Citizens and Dale Association.
Gladys is survived by her children Howard (Nora) Bruning, Roger Bruning, and Donna (Michael) Killion; grandmother of Amanda, Aaron, Kristin, Jennifer, Denyel, Tom, Zachary, Emma, and Eric; and thirteen great grandchildren; sister of the late Bernard Bruning and Dorothy Waterstreet.
Friends may call Thursday, Dec. 14th from 4-7 PM in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport. Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 15th at 11 AM in Immanuel Lutheran Church, 7147 Ridge Rd. Interment will be in Hartland Central Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the church would be appreciated. Visit pruddenandkandt.com.

Family/Spouse: BRUNING, Clayton Walter. Clayton (son of BRUNING, Walter J Henry and REABOLT, Alice) was born on 4 Feb 1928 in New York; died on 13 May 2005 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Audrey married FRENCH, Ronald G on 10 Dec 1960. Ronald (son of FRENCH, Joseph and REDWAY, Mary) was born on 17 May 1943; died on 19 Feb 2020 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: AUSTIN, Walter. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: BEDFORD, Ralph E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lockport Union Sun & Journal, Oct 23, 1953
Leffler - John Otto Leffler, age 13, passed away suddenly Oct. 22, 1953. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Leffler Jr., of West Shelby; one brother, Ronald A.; four sisters, Audrey Mae Elisabeth Ann, Rose Mary and Carol Jean, all at home; his grandparents, John Leffler Sr., of West Shelby and Mrs. Helene Baehr of Wolcottsville. Friends may call Friday evening from 7 to 9:30, Saturday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 10 at the Wallace and Heath Funeral Home, Middleport, where funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 and 2:0 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville. the Rev. Herman Ewald officiating. Burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, West Shelby.