4. | WILKINS, Harold E (1.Edith1) was born on 27 May 1915 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY; died on 10 Jan 2012 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Notes:
January 11, 2012
Harold E. Wilkins
Niagara Gazette
TOWN OF CAMBRIA — Harold E. Wilkins, age 96, of the Town of Cambria, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at his residence, under the loving care of his family and Niagara Hospice.
Harold was born May 27, 1915 in Newfane, the son of the late Elmer and Edith (Schultz) Wilkins. He married Leona (Donner) Wilkins on September 21, 1940, and they have resided in Cambria since 1957. Harold was a Cabinet Maker, employed by Kittinger Furniture in Buffalo for 17 years. He retired in 1980. Previous to that, Harold worked for Richmond Manufacturing, Richardson Boat Company in North Tonawanda, and had built houses.
He was a long-time member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church at North Ridge where he had served on numerous committees through the years. Harold enjoyed traveling, bowling, fishing and the Cambria Friendship Club.
In addition to his wife, Leona, he is survived by two daughters, Barbara (Michael) Polizzi of West Falls, NY and Sharon (Charles) Fleming of Lafayette, IN; his grandsons, Michael J. Polizzi, Curtis and Brent Fleming; and five nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Elton Wilkins and a sister, Edna Miles.
Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville on Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 14 at 11:00 AM in St. Peter's Lutheran Church at North Ridge, 4169 Church Rd., Town of Cambria, with the Vicar Robert Hoffman officiating. Burial will follow in North Ridge Cemetery, Town of Cambria. Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church at North Ridge, 4169 Church Rd., Lockport, NY 14094; Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094; or to a charity of one's choice. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online registry.
Harold married DONNER, Leona W on 21 Sep 1940 in North Ridge, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Leona (daughter of DONNER, Albert and HILLMAN, Mary, daughter of DONNER, Albert) was born on 19 Apr 1919 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY; died on 10 Dec 2020 in Lancaster, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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