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September 5, 2012
Frank Ander

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

MEDINA — Frank Ander, of Medina, passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Ander was born in Buffalo, NY, on April 6, 1924, the son of the late Joseph and Magdalena (Illenz) Ander.

He served in the U.S. Army during WWII form 1942-1945. He worked at Bramer Electric in Medina until he retired. Frank was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Parish and was a communicant at St. Stephen's Church in Middleport and St. Mary's Church in Medina. He was a member of Medina Council #651, Knights of Columbus and a Fourth Degree member of St. Joan of Arc of Orleans Assembly. He was also a member of the U.A.W. Retiree's Auto Travel Club. Frank enjoyed his family, traveling, bowling and going to the casinos.

Frank was predeceased by his first wife, Geraldine (Maynard) Ander; and his brothers, Joseph (Novina) and John Ander. He is survived by his wife, Alice (Tombari) Ander of Medina; seven sons, Frank J. (Denise) of Montgomery, AL, James R. (Karen) of Middleport, Dennis W. of Lockport, Kenneth P. (Mary Ann) of Medina, Thomas D. (Judy) of Winston-Salem, NC, Joseph D. (Rose) of Galt, CA and John F. (Marion) of Halethorpe, MD; step-children, James (Wendy) Tombari of Medina, Lorraine (Bill) Brege of Cherryville, NC and Daniel (Sue) Tombari of Middleport; brother, George (Charlene) Ander of Lyndonville; sister, Maggie (Dave) Pask of Medina; sister in-law, Norma Ander. Also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Thursday from (2-4, 7-9 PM) at Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. Rev. Daniel J. Fawls will celebrate his Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at 11 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish, St. Mary's Church, Medina. Burial will be in St. Stephen's Cemetery, Middleport. Military Honors will be accorded at graveside by members of the Lincoln Post #1483 VFW and the Butts-Clark Post #204 American Legion. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Parkinson's Foundation WNY- 5140 Main St., Suite 303-154, Williamsville, NY 14221 or the Richard Knights/Sue Kaderli Memorial Fund, Inc., P.O. Box 684, Medina, New York 14103.

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Frank married MAYNARD, Geraldine on 17 Jul 1948. Geraldine (daughter of MAYNARD, Frank and Teresa) was born on 12 Jul 1930; died on 19 Jul 2001 in Middleport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: BOWLER, Linda. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Kenneth married O'KUSSICK, Mary Ann [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: SEEKINS, Marian D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]