Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/29/1935

Mrs. Aletta Brace Whitney, wife
of Elbert D. Whitney, died yesterday
afternoon at her home, 471
High street, following an illne of
several weeks.
Born In the Town of Cambria, the
daughter of Charles Spencer Brace
and Esther Jane Clifford. Mrs. Whlt-
ney had long been prominent in
local church, club and social circles.
She was a member of the First Baptist
church and was active In the
various church societies, including
the Ladles Aid society and Missionary
circle. She was also a member
of the Cottiers' club, Mothers' Council
and the Lockport Gardeners.
Besides her husband she leaves
one son, Douglas B. Whitney; one
daughter, Mrs. Clifford W. Beers,
and one sister. Miss Alberta P. Brace
all of Lockport.
Funeral services will be held Saturday
afternoon at 8 o'clock at the
home, the Rev. Jeffery D. Livingstone
of the First Baptist church
officiating. Burial will be in Chestnut
Ridge cemetery.

Aletta married WHITNEY, Elbert Douglas about 1892. Elbert (son of WHITNEY, Julius S and Jane) was born on 6 Oct 1865 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 21 Dec 1944 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Donna married BEERS, Clifford W on 15 Sep 1922 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Clifford (son of BEERS, Charles W and BEREAN, Seva A) was born on 12 Jul 1900; died in Sep 1979 in Old Lyme, New London County, CT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joann married BREITSMAN, Willis J on 6 Oct 1944 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Willis (son of BREITSMAN, Willis J and WILSON, Gladys) was born on 13 Mar 1924 in New York; died on 21 Aug 2004 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married RICHARDSON, Judith Louise [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Donna married FARLOW, Richey B [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/13/1951

Services, will be held tomorrow
at 3 o'clock at Hedges F u n e r a l,
Hom on Universlty Avenue. Roch-
ester for Ann B r e i t s m a n , one and
haIf year old d a u g h t e r of Mr..
Mrs. Willis J. B r e i t s m a n Jr.,
who died unexpectedly of mem-
brane croup at her home In
Zelienople, Pa.

Family/Spouse: SCHUBEL, Kristy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LESLIE, Randy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Medina NY Daily Register - 7/7/1980

LEWISTON - Elizabeth
Breitsman, 24, died of multiple
internal injuries last Thursday
in Mount St. Mary's Hospital
after an automobile accident.
She is survived by her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willis
Breitsman Jr. of Lewiston; two
sisters, Melissa of Lewiston
and Mrs. Donna Farlow of
Cazenovia; two brothers, John
of State College, Pa. Charles of
Ligoner, Pa.; her grand-
mother Mrs. Willis J. Breits-
man of Medina; an uncle
Rbert Breitsman of Medina;
and an aunt, Lois Franklin of
Medina.
Funeral services were held at
White Haven Cemetery in
Pittsford on Saturday.

Notes:

Melissa Ann Dowd, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, in Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
She was born on November 6, 1960 in Ellwood City, PA, the daughter of the late Willis J. and Joanne (Beers) Breitsman.
Missy earned a bachelor's degree at the University of Buffalo in Psychology with an emphasis in holocaust studies.
She was a devoted volunteer at the Summit Life Outreach Center in Niagara Falls where she touched the lives of young mothers, providing them with immense support and guidance.
Missy had a passion for travel, fitness, gardening, nature, and horses. She maintained acres of rose, hydrangea and peony gardens at her horse farm in Youngstown, where she practiced the equestrian art of dressage with her beloved horse, Solo.
She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Michael J. Dowd; her children, Charles(Jessica), Wilson, Marny (Rene) and John "Sam" (Maggy) Dowd; and was the sister of Donna (Rickey) Farlow, John W. (Kristy Schubel) Breitsman, and Charles W. (Randy Leslie) Breitsman; her mother-in-law, Patricia (late John) Dowd; also 20 nieces and nephews and three grand-nieces.
Missy was the sister of the late Elizabeth Sue and Ann Elizabeth Breitsman.
Her family will be present on Friday from 11 AM -3 PM and 5-7 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 901 Cayuga Street, Lewiston, NY. Due to current regulations, building capacity and social distancing will be monitored, facial coverings are also required. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the wishes of her family.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made in her name to the Summit Outreach Center, 1622 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301 or to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation.
Please visit rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register.Published on June 17, 2020

Melissa married DOWD, Michael J about 1989. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]