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Niagara Gazette - 8/3/1953

Alexander Saad Bishara, 1349
Linwood avenue, died today in
Memorial hospital, after a short
illness. He was born in Lebanon
39 years. He was a retired emand
had resided here for the last
ploye of the Aluminum Company
of America.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nettie
Bishara, and six sons, Carl,
George, Frank, Robert, Joseph
Bishara, all of this city, .and Fred
Bishara, L e b a n o n , and three
daughters, Mrs. Ernest Wasmund,
Mrs. James Slaiman and Miss
May Bishara, all of this city.
He is also survived by six sisters
and one brother, all of Lebanon.
Funeral services will be held at
2 p. m. Thursday at the Otto Redanz
Funeral home and at 2:30 p.
m. at St. George's O r t h o d ox
church, the Rev. Gabriel Salhany
officiating. Interment will be in
Oakwood cemetery.

Family/Spouse: Nettie A. Nettie was born about 1896 in Lebanon; died on 15 Jun 1966 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 11/6/1956

George S. Bishara, 39, of 1410
13th St., a partner in the Bishara
Brothers Food Shop, Pierce Ave.
at 13th St., died today (Nov. 6,
1956) after a brief illness, at Mt
St Mary's Hospital.
Mr. Bishara was a native of
Cortland and a resident of this cjfy
for the last 38 years. He served
with the Air Transport Command
in the Burma Theater in World
War II and earned three citations.
He was a member of the Men's
Society of St George's Greek
Orthodox Church.
Surviving are Mr. Bishara's wife
Ruby (Bonnie); a daughter, Bonnie
M., and a son, Carl G.; his mother,
Mrs. Nettie Bishara, and four
brothers, Carl, Frank, Robert and
Joseph Bishara, all of this city; a
fifth brother, Fuad. Bishara, Lebanon,
and three sisters, Mrs. Ernest
Wasmund and Mrs. James
Slaiman, this, city, and Mrs. Richard
Smith, Virginia Beach, Va.
Funeral services will be held at
1:30 p.m. Friday at the Redanz.
Funeral Home, and a half hour
later at St George's Church, with
the Rey. Gabriel Salhany officiating.
Burial will be in Memorial
Park Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral
home after noon tomorrow.

Family/Spouse: Ruby Bonnie. Ruby was born on 21 Dec 1930; died on 25 Mar 2009 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married WASMUND, Ernest L about 22 Oct 1937 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Ernest (son of WASMUND, William G and Martha) was born on 13 Jun 1909 in Germany; died in Jul 1979 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SLAIMAN, James A. James (son of SLAIMAN, Amien and Eva) was born about 1919 in New York; died on 19 Jul 1968 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Joseph married CIPOLLA, Verna on 4 Mar 1961 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Verna (daughter of CIPOLLA, Carmen) was born on 22 Apr 1923; died in Dec 1975. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

May married SMITH, Richard on 3 Sep 1955 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert F. Wasmund, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, under the care of Hospice.
Bob graduated from Trott Vocational H.S. as a welder and retired from Carbon Graphite. He also enjoyed working the family business, setting up estate sales and doing antique shows. Bob was a hunter, fisherman, avid Buffalo Bills fan and enjoyed spending time at the casino.
Bob was a loving husband, kind and gentle father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Bob was admired by everyone who knew him and affectionately known as "Bullet" or "Fonzi."
Robert is survived by his loving wife, Pat Boshane-Wasmund; and his children, David Boshane, Robert (Melinda) Wasmund, Nicki (Wayne) Bowman and Tiffany (Patsy) Viola; and many other relatives.
Memorial Service to be announced at a later date.
Donations may be made to Hospice.

Robert married MONTELEONE, Pamela Ann on 5 Feb 1966 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BOSHANE, PAt. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mable married REED, Ronald W [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather
Thomas James Slaiman entered peacefully into rest on Wednesday, January 15th, 2020 after a brief illness.  He was 69. 
Born in Niagara Falls, NY on November 5th, 1950, he was the son of the late James and Mabel (nee Bishara) Slaiman. Tom was a 1968 graduate of Niagara Falls High School and received his Bachelor's Degree from SUNY Brockport in 1972.  He was an elementary school teacher in the Depew School District for twenty years, during which time he was twice named Educator of the Year.  He was also active in the Depew Teachers Organization, serving as both DTO President and chief negotiator.  Tom earned his Master's Degree in School Administration from Niagara University.  After twenty years of teaching in Depew, he became the school principal at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School in the Cheektowaga Sloan School District- a role he cherished for 20 years.  Tom was beloved by his colleagues, teachers, students and everyone he encountered during his time as an educator.  He retired in 2012 after a 40-year career.
Tom was a lifelong member of St. George Orthodox Church in Niagara Falls, NY.  He was ordained as a Subdeacon in 1980 and served in this capacity ever since.  He was very active in the spiritual life of the church, as well as its day-to-day operations.  Tom served on the Parish Council for over 30 years, including two terms as President.  At the time of his passing, Tom was the Vice-President and chairman of the capital projects team.   His knowledge and expertise were heavily relied upon when important decisions had to be made and crucial actions had to be taken. 
Tom was an active member of the Whirlpool Park Little League throughout his life.  He served as its treasurer for 25 years, but his biggest joy came as a baseball coach.  For 15 years, he took great pride and pleasure in teaching kids the fundamentals of the sport he loved.  For Tom, it wasn't about winning and losing, but the enjoyment that came from playing the game. 
Community service was also an important part of Tom's life.  He graciously donated his time to his church and many other organizations, including the Boy Scouts of America, the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site, Meals on Wheels, and various soup kitchens throughout Western New York.  He lived his life according to the following principle: "It is better to give than to receive."
A natural showman, Tom took an active role in the Western Door Playhouse during his retirement years.  He served on its Board of Directors and performed in and directed many plays and musicals.  He especially enjoyed his starring role in "An Evening With Tom Slaiman"- a self-written comedy routine based on the stories of his life.
But more than anything, Tom enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 47 years, Mary Anne (nee Marasco); four loving children, Jim (Kristen) Slaiman of Grand Island, Ricco (Cassie) Slaiman of Niagara Falls, Dan (Katie) Slaiman of Grand Island and Maria (Brian) Cosen of Lake View; and nine grandchildren he adored, Francesca, Kate, Tommy, Leena, Jake, Ramona, Max, Julian and T.J.;brothers, Michael (Marie) Slaiman and George (Christine) Slaiman; brother-in-law of, David (Marianne) Marasco, Kathleen (Donald) Culbreth, James (Dawn) Marasco, Salvatore (Rocio) Marasco and the late Richard (Joanne) Marasco and many nieces and nephews.  
Visitation will begin on Friday, January 17th from 2 - 8 p.m. at M.J COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY RD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY with Trisagion prayers being offered at 7:30 p.m. Tom’s Funeral services will be held Saturday morning with prayers beginning at 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home followed by services at 10:00 a.m. at  St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 1073 Saunders Settlement Rd. Lewiston. Interment will follow in Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Flowers graciously declined, memorials may be made to St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, Lewiston or St. George Orthodox Catholic, 2 Nottingham Terrace, Buffalo, NY 14216. Please visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
 

Family/Spouse: MARASCO, Mary Anne. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: HOLLAND, Carol M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 8/30/1965

PENN YAN - Yates County
Coroner Morris Burke today
issued certificates of accidental
death by drowning for two
Niagara Falls residents.
Charles Wynn, 69, of 454
Seventh St., and his grandson,
William G. Bishara, 14, of 456
Seventh St., drowned during
a fishing trip Sunday on the
wind-swept waters of Canandaigua
Lake, about 15 miles
northwest of here.
Ray J. Bishara, 16, William's
brother, and John B. Cox, 17,
of 624 Sixth St., both of Niagara
Falls, have been released
from F. F. Thompson
Hospital, Canandaigua, where
they were treated for exposure.
William was a 10th grade
student at South Junior High
School. He was a member of
the LaSalle J u n i o r Sports
mans Club.
Survivors include his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Bishara, at home; a grandmother,
Mrs. Charles Wynn
and three b r o t h e r s , Jay
Charles, Robert Richard and
Ray.
Mr. Wynn lived here for
25 years. He was a guard at
the Great Lakes Carbon Co.
plant here for the last 15
years.
He was a member of the
LaSalle Sportman's Club.
Survivors include his wife,
two daughters, Mrs. Nelson
Miller of Scranton, Pa., and
Mrs. Robert Bishara, of this
city; a son, Francis, of this
city; a sister, Mrs. Anna
Walsh, of Scranton. Pa., and
16 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren.
Funeral services for the
victims will be held at the
Magaddino Memorial Chapel
Inc., at 8:45 a.m. Thursday
and at Our Lady of Lebanon
Church at 9:30 a.m. Burial
will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Friends may call at the
funeral home from 7 p.m. to
10 p.m. today and from 2 p.m.
to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday.
Yates County Sheriff George
Spike said the four were in
a 12-foot aluminum boat that
was capsized by high winds
and waves about 150 feet
from shore in 12 feet of water.
The party had been fishing
from about 7:30 a.m. and were
moving to a new location at
10 a.m. when the outboard
motor, failed, and the boat
drifted into the wind.
Ray Bishara h e l p e d his
brother William to the surface
twice before the boy slipped
from his grasp.
Robert E. Kesel, 45, of Rochester,
was at his cottage on the
eastern shore of the lake when
he heard cries for help. Mr.
Kesel and his son, Gregory,
18, launched their boat and
rushed to the scene.

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

Family/Spouse: BOWMAN, Wayne. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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