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Niagara Gazette - 6/12/1957

MIDDLEPORT-Mrs. Matilda
Williams Bruning, 82, widow of
Henry J. Bruning, Wolcottsville,
died Tuesday night (June 11, 1957)
in Medina Memorial Hospital.
She was born June 28, 1874, in
the Town of Whcatfield and was
married in 1898 and came to reside
in the Town of Royalton.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran
Church of Wolcottsville.
Survivors include four daughters,
Mrs. James Szmak, of Royalton,
Miss Edna Bruning of Wolcottsville,
Mrs. Charles Gillmeister and Mrs.
Elmer L e f f l e r , both of West
Shelby, a son, Edgar Bruning of
Wolcottsville, a sister, Mrs. Herman
Holland of Lansdale, Pa., 12
grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren,
and several nieces and
nephews.
Friends may call at the family
residence in Wolcottsville after
Thursday noon. Funeral services
will be conducted at 2 p.m Saturday
in the Trinity L u t h e r an
Church, the Rev. Herman Ewald
officiating. Burial will be in Royalton
Mountain Ridge Cemetery.

Mathilda married BRUNING, Heinrich Johann on 11 Apr 1898 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Heinrich (son of BRUNING, Henry Daniel Leopold and STAAEK, Mary Sophia Friedericke) was born on 24 Oct 1874 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died on 29 May 1929 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 5/30/1988

MIDDLEPORT-Mable Szmak,
88, of 4242 Griswold St, died unexpectedly
Sunday at her home.
- She was* born May 25, 1900,
daughter of the late Henry and
Matilda (Williams^Jlruning and had
lived in Middleport most of her life.
Her husband, James Szmak, died in-
1976.
.She was mother of Mable Gilbert
of Lockport, Jean Cain of Gasport,
Mrs. Douglas (Betty) Ortman of
Middleport, and the. late Ronald
Szmak and Ernest Szmak. Also surviving
are 17 grandchildren; 13
great-grandchildren, one sister,
Mildred Leffler of Medina; one
brother, Edgar Bruning of Medina;
and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements, incomplete
at the "rime, are being made through
Bates, Wallace and Heath Funeral
Home Inc., 38 State St.
Memorial gifu may be made to
Holy Cross Lutheran Church,
Middleport,

Family/Spouse: SZMAK, James. James died in 1976. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/7/1959

WOLCOTTSVILLE - Miss Ed
na A. Bruning, 56, a lifelong res
ident of the Wolcottsville area
died Thursday (Aug. 6, 1959) in
Genesee Memorial Hospital, Ba
itavia. She was a patient for two
weeks
A member of Trinity Lutheran
Church, Wolcottsville, she was
born here Aug. 7, 1903, the daughter
of the late Henry J. and Ma
tilda Williams Bruning.
She is survived by a brother,
Edgar Bruning, Wolcottsville;
three sisters, Mrs. James Szmak,
Town of Royalton; Mrs. Charles
Gillmeister and Mrs. Elmer Leffler,
both of West Shelby, and several
nieces and nephews. Friends
may call at the family home in
Wolcottsville.
The Rev. Herman Ewald of
Trinity Lutheran Church will officiate
at services in the church
at 2 Sunday afternoon. Burial will
be in Royalton Mountain Ridge
Cemetery

Family/Spouse: SCHLEEF, Fred S. Fred (son of SCHLEEF, Rev Frederick S and GEHRKE, Emma) was born on 7 Apr 1910 in Lamont, Alberta, Canada; died on 14 Aug 1959 in Rochester, Monroe County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillian married GILLMEISTER, Charles W on 8 Mar 1934 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. Charles (son of GILLMEISTER, William and ORTMAN, Marie) was born on 11 May 1910 in Medina, Orleans County, NY; died on 7 Nov 1981 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mildred I. Leffler
Born: July 1, 1918
Died: December 27, 2012
Location: Medina, New York

Tribute & Message From The Family

Mildred was born on July 1, 1918 and passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2012.

Mildred was a resident of Medina, New York at the time of her passing.

She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer.

Friends may call Sunday from 1PM to 2PM at the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St., Middleport where funeral services will be held at 2:00PM with the Rev. Josh McGuffie officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

Memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville, NY would be appreciated by the Leffler family.

Family/Spouse: LEFFLER, Elmer John. Elmer (son of LEFFLER, John William Otto and POGEL, Elizabeth Wilhelmine) was born on 15 Jun 1910 in West Shelby, Orleans County, NY; died on 10 Jun 2008 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Betty married ORTMAN, Douglas William on 2 Mar 1963 in Middleport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 7/13/1972

SZMAK - Ronald J. of 8777
Fisk Rd., Akron, passed away
suddenly Wednesday, July 12,
1972, at the Lockport Memorial
Hospital. He is survived by his
wife, Marion (nee Wolter), two
sons, Kevin and Brian both at
home, his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
James Szmak of Middleport,
one brother, Ernest of Middleport,
three sisters, Mrs.
Mab'e Gilbert of Lockoort, Mrs.
Tames (Jean) Cain of Gasport,
Mrs. Douglas (Bettv) Ortman
of Lockport and several nieces
and nephews. Friends may call
Thursday evening from 7-9,
Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the
Wallace and Heath Funeral
Home Inc., Middleport. where
funeral services will be held
Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock
with the Rev. Hilbert Huth
officiating. Burial Royalton
Mountain Ridge Cemetery.
Memorials to St. Michael's
Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville,
would be appreciated by the'
family.

Ronald married WOLTER, Marion Mabel on 22 Mar 1958 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GIBBONS, Wanda Lucy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruth married FREEMAN, Keith E on 3 Nov 1951 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WITTKOPF, Calvin. Calvin (son of WITKOP, Elmer Frank William and FINK, Katherine Wilhelmine) was born in Apr 1930 in Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died on 29 May 1995 in Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

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Linda C. Mietz, age 81, died peacefully March 3, 2022 in Kenmore Mercy Hospital following a brief illness. 

She was born December 6, 1940 in Medina to Elmer and Mildred (Bruning) Leffler and was a life-long resident of this area.  Linda was a long-time member of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church where she also taught Sunday school for many years.  She was a very devoted wife and old-school homemaker who took great pride in spending time with her family and friends, especially her children and grandchildren.  Linda was a great cook and baker and loved the simple joys of life such as going on her daily trips to Tim Hortons or Candy Apple to socialize with her husband and all the ‘regulars’ while sharing coffee and perhaps a meal.  Mrs. Mietz was predeceased by her sister: Virginia Messore. 

She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years Donald, her daughters: Molly (Stephen) McIntyre of Wolcottsville, Jane (Christopher) Harding of MI, her brothers: Stephen (Bette) Leffler of W. Shelby, Timothy (Tina) Leffler of NC, 4 grandchildren: Rachel, Justin, Bryan, Brooke as well as several nieces and nephews. 

The family will receive friends at the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St.-Middleport, TUESDAY from 1-3 where her Funeral Service will be held immediately following visitation at 3 pm. 

Interment will be held in St. Michael’s Cemetery at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wolcottsville Fire Co., 6337 Wolcottsville Rd., Akron, NY, 14001. 

To share a special memory of Linda, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com

Family/Spouse: MIETZ, Donald. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Stephen Arthur Leffler, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 due to complications of emergency surgery. He was 83 years old.
 
Born to the late Elmer and Mildred (Bruning) Leffler on June 21, 1938, Stephen lived his entire life in the West Shelby area where he grew up with and later married Bette (nee Caleb) 63 years ago.  
 
Stephen is survived by his wife, Bette; five children, Michael Leffler, Michelle Leffler, Amy (Arthur) Washak, Darcy (Ed) Kaminski and Heidi Kuhmann; grandchildren, Stephanie Prawel, Andrew Washak, Kari (Joseph) Root, Katie, Madison and Zoe Kaminski, Jacob and Melanie Kuhmann; and great-grandsons, Barrett and Owen Root. Steve was predeceased by his two sisters, Virginia Messore and Linda Mietz. He is survived by his brother, Timothy (Tina) Leffler of North Carolina; brothers-in-law, Frank Messore and Donald Mietz; sister-in-law, Karen Larson; and many nieces and nephews.
 
Steve worked for many years at GM Harrison Radiator in Lockport, retiring as a maintenance foreman. He was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Middleport. Steve was a talented remodeler and woodworker.  In addition to his own home, he lent a hand to each of his children to build, repair or remodel their homes. He also created elaborate birdhouses and he was very proud of his over the top Christmas light displays. His favorite saying was no sweat, no big deal.
 
Steve took his family on camping trips for a number of years and then traveled throughout the US with Bette, Shelley and Stephanie logging many miles and adventures. He was always ready for a trip, especially to St. Pete’s Beach and the Outer Banks where we would meet up with family. Steve was blessed to have all his family nearby and considered eight at the dinner table a normal day, not a special occasion. He had a special relationship with granddaughter, Stephanie and with his caretaker cat, Pippi. 
 
A highlight every year for Steve was his birthday and Father’s Day clambake hosted by Amy and Art. At one of these parties it was famously stated “Steve Leffler, the greatest man I’ve ever known”. We think so. 
 
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, May 17th from 1:30-4:00pm immediately followed by a memorial service at 4:00pm at Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shelby Volunteer Fire Co., PO Box 1, Medina, NY 14103 or Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 133 Telegraph Rd., Middleport, NY 14105. 

Family/Spouse: CALEB, Bette. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: MCINTYRE, Stephen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HARDING, Christopher. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WASHAK, Arthur. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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