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| 10251 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/19/1930 Mr. and Mrs. Henry Boye quietly observed their forty-fifth wedding anniversary yesterday at their home on Willow street. A number of their friends called during the day to wish the couple many happy returns. | Family: BOYE, Henry / HEINTZ, Mary (F58732)
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| 10252 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/19/1940 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bowler of Lockport and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Beccue of Raymond Hill entertained recently with a variety shower party at the latters home, in honor of Miss Alice Sprung and Clay Beccue, whose marriage will take place on Friday, June 28. The evening was spent playing games for which prizes were awarded. Miss Sprung received a guest prize. Large bouquets of garden flowers were placed about the living room. An attractively decorated umbrella was hung in one corner, directly above the davenport upon which the young couple was seated when they received their many gifts. Lunch was served from small tables. The bride-elect was presented with a corsage of mixed flowers. Guests included the Misses Donna Dlrich, Dorothy Smith, Viola Sprung, Mary Lambert and Naomi Beccue. Mr. and Mrs. Fulton McKenna, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Day, Karl Sprung, Harold Sprung, Karl Beccue and Lester Hemmer. ALSO Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 7/1/1940 The marriage of Miss Alice E. Sprung, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Sprung, to Clay G. Beccue, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Beccue, was solemnized Friday evening at 6:30 in the trinity Lutheran church by the Rev. Herman Meier. The bride given in marriage by her father, wore an attractice gown of white organza fashioned with lace and train and a finger tip veil caught with orange blossoms and a halo of pearls. She carried a bride's bouquet of mixed flowers. The wedding march was played by Erwin Reinholtz, who played several selections before the ceremony and played while the vows were made. Miss Viola Sprung, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Her dress was of blue organza with matching slippers and she carried a mixed bouquet tied in pink. Allen Beccue, brother of the groom, acted as best man. Marcia Beccue, niece of the groom preceded the bride and dropped rose petals in her path. David Bowler, nephew of the groom, carried the ring on a taffeta pillow. Harold and Karl Sprung, brothers of the bride, acted as ushers. A dinner was served to the im- mediate families at Tenbrook's res- taurant, where 20 were seated at the bride's table. A reception fol- lowed at the home of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Beccue left later on an eastern trip, the bride wearing a bllue sharkskin suit with matching hat and slippers and pink acces- sories. She wore a corsage of mixed flowers. Upon their return they will reside at 380 North Transit street. The bride was recently entertained with a linen shower by Mrs. F. Mc- Kenna, a bariety shower by Miss Jean Starling and Mrs. Frank Schultz; a variety shower by Mrs. Allen Beccue and Mrs. Arthur Bowler. A kitchen shower by her mother and sister; a grocery shower by Mrs. C. Smith; a towel shower by Mrs. W. Orr. | Family: BECCUE, Clay Gartner / SPRUNG, Alice Edith Emma (F20295)
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| 10253 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/19/1957 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lamont of 47 Dayton St. announce the engagement of their daughter, Donna Jean, to James W. Bennett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Bennett, 101 Massachusetts Ave. Both Miss Lamont and Mr. Bennett are graduates of Lockport Senior High School. Mr. Bennett Is serving in the U. S. Army, ALSO Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/28/1958 Donna Jean Lament and James Winfield Bennett exchanged wedding vows In the First Presbyterian Church at 7 in the evening on Saturday, Aug. 23, before the Rev. Woodrow W. Wltmer. Enhancing the chancel for the ceremony were baskets of pink and white gladioli, and red and white snapdragons. The bride Is the daugher of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lamont, 47 Day ton St., and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Ben- nett, 101 Massachusetts Ave. FATHER GIVES BRIDE Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride chose a tulle and lace gown over pink taffeta. A sabrina neckline and short sleeves were features of the fitted bodice. The bouffant, floor-length skirt was of tiered tulle and lace. Her fingertip veil of illusion was attached to a pink braided coronet. She carried a colonial bouquet of white and pink sweetheart roses and white carnations. As her maid of honor, the bride chose Miss Kathy Hill of Williamsville. Her pink chiffon ballerina length gown was fashioned with a tucked bodice, soft cummerbund and softly shirred skirt. A matching pink headband with circular veil completed her ensemble. She carried a colonial bouquet of pink sweetheart roses, and blue and white feathered carnations. Miss Joan Flechsenhaar and Mrs. Kent J. Crea, bridesmaids, and Miss Barbara Bennett, junior bridesmaid and sister of the groom, wore gowns and headbands identical to that of the maid of honor. Their colonial bouquets were of pink sweetheart roses and pink and white carnations. GROOM'S ATTENDANTS Daunt Stenzel Jr. acted as best man. The guests were seated by Robert and Gary Lamont. brothers of the bride and Lt. Kent J. Crea. Mrs. Beatrice Fraser, church organist, played the wedding music. An Ice blue lace dress over taffeta and matching accessories were the choice of the bride's mother. Mrs. Bennett favored a cafe beige sheath dress with matching accessories. Pink rose corsages complemented their en sembles. A reception to 300 guests was held at the Eagles Hall. The seven tiered wedding cake was flanked by white candles in crystal cande- labra. Serving at the reception were the Misses Connie and Caro- lyn Walker, Mrs. Dorothy Thomas, Mrs. Roseanne Payne and Miss Linda Bagley. Following a wedding trip to Gettysburg, Pa. and Virginia, the couple will make their home at 154 Waterman St. For her going- away attire, the bride chose a rose print linen sheath dress with matching sweater and a corsage of pink roses. Both the bride and groom were graduated from Lockport Senior High School. The groom has served six months with the U. S. Army. Before her marriage, the bride was entertained at several show- ers. | Family: BENNETT, James Winfield / LAMONT, Donna Jean (F25150)
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| 10254 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/1939 George W. Clair 40. a former em- ploye of the city streets department, died at 5:30 this morning in Lockpyrt City hospital alter a brief illness with pneumonia. Born In Lockport, Mr. Clair attended the public schools and as a young man enlisted in the U. S. Navy where he served for ten years. During the World war he was on the U. S. shop Utah. After being honorably discharged from the navy he returned to Lockport where he was employed several years in the streets department. Later he »as employed by Joseph Betsch, former assistant streets superintendent. He wa.s a member of B. Leo Dolan Post, 410, American Legion. Surviving are his father, William H. Clair, two brothers and three sisters, Fred R. and Harold Clair, Mrs. Ida Kilbury and Mrs. Frank Bittler, all of Lockport and Mrs. Norman Niles, Oleott. Services will be held Saturday at 2:30 at the Kennedy Funeral home, 122 Walnut street. Burial will be in Glenwood cemetery. | CLARE, George W (I148020)
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| 10255 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/2/1923 Alanson C. Bigalow, sheriff of Niagara county, passed away at his residence hers at 10:15 o'clock last night The end had been momentarily expected for some time, all hope for the sheriff's recovery having been given up by his attending physicians several weeks ago. During the past weeks he had failed gradually and those nearest to him knew the end was near. He was in his 65 th year. Active in Public Life. Sheriff Bigalow has been in poor health for several months past. Some time ago, about ths first of the year, he underwent a serious operation' at St Mary's hospital, Niagara Falls, He survived the operation, and was able to be brought to his home here, but has failed steadily since. He has been a man of, prominence for many years in the county. He was born on the Randall road In the town of Wilson, June 27, 1859. attended the district schools, and engaged in farm work during his early manhood. Later he was also engaged in the purchase and ahlpment of livestock. After removing to the yillage of Wilson- Mr. Bigalow for many years conducted a general store there, and also was interested In the Wilson Lumber Company and in other substantial enterprises, at his death being a director of the Wilson Cold Storage plant In 1898 he was elected supervisor from- the town of Wilson on the Republican ticket, was re-elected in 1901, and again In 1902, serving continuously for five years. During that time he served on important committees, and headed the sheriffs committee and the superintendent of poor's committee. On April 15, 1907 he was appointed county superintendent of poor to fill a vacancy in that position, and In November 1907 was elected to the office for a term of three years. He was four times re-elected, the last two without opposition. He has always been a staunch Republican, on which party ticket he was elected sheriff November 2, 1920 by the largest majority ever given a candidate in the county. On November 8, 1883 he was married to Emma M. Bobzien of East Wilson, and they have three sons, Fred A., Ellsworth M., and L. Chester Bigalow. Mr. Bigalow was a member of Ontario Lodge No. 276, F. and A. M.; Wilson Lodge. No. 931 I. O. O. F., of which he was a charter member, the Wllsonian Club of Wilson, and others. He attended the Methodist Episcopal church of Wilson. Was Zealous Official. As in all of his other public duties and relations with others. Sheriff Bigalow conducted his office with sincerity and ability. Hs strove always to uphold the laws he was sworn to enforce, and was perhaps best known for his activities In the enforcement of the prohibition laws. He was known taw length and breadth of the stats for his seal In running down liquor smuggling. and attempts to curb the activities of bootleggers and in this achieved considerable success. He did his duty as he saw it, He was Interested in the activities of ths Niagara County Law Enforcement Association and on several occasions made public addresses and appeals' for the better enforcement of the Volstead and Mullan- Gage acts. His war against ths rumrunners began with his first week In office, and did not relent until illness forced him to cease an active part In the running of his office. Almost to the point of death however M directed from the sick bed the administration of the affairs of the s h e r i f f s department, through his nephew, and clerk, Elton C. Wllle. For the present the affairs of the office will be In the hands of Mr. Wills, Under Sheriff George Hoak of Niagara Falls, who temporarily succeeds to the office pending the appointment of a successor by Governor Smith, Is ill at his home. His Condition Is said to be serious, He waa stricken several days ago with grippe, and will be unable for some time to take any part in the sheriff's affairs. The present staff will continue until new appointments are made. Governor Smith will be notified today "of the sheriff's death by County Clerk Frank H. Fogal, but the governor Is expected to leave Albany Monday for a short vacation, and may not make an appointment Immediately. Burial at Wilson Funeral services will be held here and at Wilson Monday afternoon. A short service will be held-at the sheriff*s late residence adjoining the jail on Niagara street at 1 o'clock, standard time, and at 2 o'clock services will be held in the Methodist Episcopal church at Wilson, of which the deceased was a life-long and active member. Burial will be In Greenwood cemetery, Wilson. Beside the widow and three sons, Sheriff Bigalow leaves three grand children, and several nephews and nieces. | BIGALOW, Alanson C (I71368)
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| 10256 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/2/1926 Winer* Zastrow, ths twentymonth old son of Mr. and Mra George Zastrow of ths Beebe road died with pneumonia at the home of hia parents on Sunday,' May 30. after an illness of one day. The funeral was held from the home on Tuesday afternoon, June 1st, Rev. John P. Barkow, pastor of the North Ridge Lutheran church officiating. The burial was at North Ridge Lutheran cemetery | ZASTROW, Willard (I164175)
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| 10257 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/2/1939 The will of Christopher Bennett, North Tonawanda,who died April 13, was admited to probate and letters testamentary were Issued to the widow, Isabella Bennett, 173 Pine street, North Tonawanda, sole heir to an estate listed in the petition as $3000 realty and $300 personal property. ALSO Niagara Gazette - 4/15/1939 NORTH TONAWANDA. April 16 -Rites will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock for Christopher Bennett. 62. of 73 Pine street, who died Thursday night at the DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a brief illness with pneumonia. the rites will be held at the late resi- dence and will be conducted by the Rev. Craig W. Schwartz of the Payne avenue Church of christ In- terment will be in Elmlawn. Mr. Bennett was born in Inger- soll. Ont . and had resided in North Tonawanda the last 39 years. He leaves a wife, Isabelle; four sons, Leon, Buffalo, Norman and Robert, North Tonawanda, and Comus, Tonawanda; five daughters, Mad- eline, North Tonawanda, Mrs. Jack Carey, Detroit, Mrs. Eben Chaffee and Mrs. Kenneth Scheu, Buffalo, and Mrs. Robert Wittmer, Williams- ville; 15 grandchildren, one great- grandchild and three brothers, Oscar, North Tonawanda, William, Falt, Ont., and Thomas, Toronto. | BENNETT, Christopher (I136359)
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| 10258 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/2/1948 Bride and attendants wore mar- quisette gown in the attractive cer- emony performed Saturday at 11 o'clock in St. John's Church rec- tory, when Miss Jeanne Frances Zapp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Zapp, 372 Walnut St.,, became the bride of Richard Harold Brauer son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brauer of West Jackson Street, the Rev. Francis A. Clancy, DD, pastor, per- forming the ceremony. The bride,, given in marriage by her father,, wore white marquisette with an off-shoulder satin appliqued collar and appliqued skirt. The bod- ice was fashioned with a point at the waist, shadow neckline and leg- o-mutton sleeves. Her finger-tip length tiered veil fell from a tiara of orange blossoms and she carried white carnations centered with gar- denias. She wore three strands of pearls, gift of the bridegroom. RAINBOW COLORS Attendants gowns were in pastel color with fitted bodies, sweet- heart necklines and full skirts. Miss Rose Mary Zapp, sister of the bride and maid of honor, wore yellow and Mrs. Russell Ogden and Miss Elinor Miller, of Rochester, sister of the bridegroom, who acted as bridesmaids, wore rose and laven- der. Miss Zapp carried pink cra- nations and the bridesmaids, yel- low. All wore tiaras of carnations matching their bouquet. Robert Ladd of Gasport was best man. Mrs. Zapp, mother of the bride, wore a powder blue print dress and Mrs. Brauer wore a navy print. Both wore corsages of red roses. Vases of Sping flowers decorated the rectory. A wedding breakfast was served to 25 following the cere- mony, after which a reception to 200 guests was held in the Park Hotel. A four-tiered wedding cake topped with a miniature bride and groom centered he bridal table. WEDDING TRIP The couple left for a motor trip to Philadelphia and Atlantic City, the bride wearing a rainbow striped dress with a gray coat,"white accessories and a corsage of white roses and carnations. They will make their home at 89 Pine St. Out-of-town wedding guests were from Ravenna, O.,, Buffalo, Canada, Chicago, Olcott,, Rochester and New- fane. Both bride and bridegroom are graduated of Lockport High School. The bridegroom served for two years with the U. S. Navy. Pre-nuptial showers included a red and white kitchen shower given by Miss Elinor Miller at her home, West Jackson Sttreet; a variety shower given by Mrs.. Russel Og- den and Miss Rose Mary Zapp at the home of the bride's parents and a linen shower given by Mrs. Lloyd Helwig and Mrs. John Rich- ards at 20 John St. | Family: BRAUER, Richard Harold / ZAPP, Jeanne Frances (F34838)
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| 10259 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/2/1949 Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Williamson 100 Webb St. announce that the marriage of their daughter, Margaret Mary, to Robert Bowen, son of Mrs Edith Bowen, M Ashley Place, will be solemnized at 11, o'clock Saturday morning at St. An- thony's Church. A reception will be held from 2 to. 6 o'clock at the bride's home. No Invitations have been Issued but friends and relatives are cordially Invited to attend. | Family: BOWEN, Robert Allen / WILLIAMSON, Margaret Mary (F57820)
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| 10260 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/2/1958 In ill health for some time, Mrs. Murtie B. Heroy. 73, of 40 Beattie Ave., died Sunday morning, (June 1, 1958) in Lockport Memorial Hospital. Born April 27, 1885 in the Town of Newstead, Erie County, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Elizabeth Fletcher Bedford, and the wife of John E. Heroy. a retired rural mail carrier. Mrs. Heroy was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the National Rural Carriers Assn. and a former member of the Block Methodist Church. A son. Donald, of Lockport, also a rural carrier survives. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at the Prudden k Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., where funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 3 30 by the Rev. Ritchard E. Ly on. pastor of First Baptist Church. Burial wltt be in Chestnut Ridge Cemetery. | BEDFORD, Myrtle (I131151)
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| 10261 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/2/1961 A native of Poland. Mrs. Stella Blonkowski. 65. of 24 Waterman St.. died Thursday (June 1. 1961) at Lockport Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient for two weeks. Born in Poland May 8, 1896, she came to the United States in 1912. She was married in 1916 to William Blonkowski, who survives her. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church and the Polish Catholic Union Sacred Heart Society. Besides her husband, she leaves a son, Stanley Blonkowski. Burt; eight daughters, Mrs. John Ko walski, Mrs. John Biernacki, Mrs. George Sahr, Mrs. Edward Sherman, Mrs. Adam Dubaj and Miss Dorothy Blonkowski, all of Lockport. Mrs. Raymond Nowak, Buffalo; and Mrs. Matthew Dubaj, Medina; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Goodwin, Buffalo; and Mrs. Celia Stec, Po- land; a niece, Mrs. Edwin Radan- owicz, Buffalo; and 21 grandchil- dren. Friends may call at the resi- dence where funeral services will be held Monday morning at 8:30 and at St. Joseph's Church at 9. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery. | STEPHANOWSKI, Stella (I112199)
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| 10262 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/2/1967 DREHER - Suzanne Marie Dreher, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs. Raymond E. Dreher of 7534 Chestnut Ridge Road died Thursday June 1, 1967 at The Sisters of Charity Hospital, Buffalo. She is also survived by three brothers and two sisters, Paul; Timothy; Kathleen; Wayne and Lauri Dreher. Her grandparents, Mrs. Gertrude Belfield and Frederick G- Dre her, both of Lockport. Also several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. at The Gaul Funeral Home Inc., 263 E a s t Ave. where the funeral will be held Saturday at 10:00 A.M. In terment will be in Glenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers con tributions may be made to the pediatric ward of Sisters of Charity Hospital. Buffalo. | DREHER, Suzanne Marie (I133703)
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| 10263 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/2/1970 Celebrating their golden wedding anniversary are Mr. and Mrs. Vincent L. Beiter. They have made their home for the past 46 years at 5379 Tonawanda Creek Road, North Tonawanda. Married June 1, 1920, at St. Mary's Church in Lancaster by the Rev. Hoehn, the pair will review their vows Saturday, June 6. This will be during a 5 p.m. Mass to be celebrated at Good Shepherd Church, Pendleton. A reception is to follow in the church auditorium. A retired carpenter contractor, Mr. Beiter was born March 10, 1894 in the Town of Pendleton, the son of Frances Donner and Casper Beiter. A native of Clarence, Mrs. Beiter is the daughter of Amelia Witnauer and George Windnagle. The parents of nine, Mr. and Mrs. Beiter have six sons and three daughters. They are: Anthony of New Kensington', Pa.; Raymond of Pendleton, town supervisor; Earl, also of Pendleton; Mrs. William (Arlene) Goerss, Chesterfield, Mo.; Arnold of Amherst; Mrs. Stanley (Elizabeth) Swogier, Pendleton; Mrs. Lester (Rita) Spoth, Amherst; Vincent Jr., Pendleton; and Jo- seph, also of Pendleton. They have 33 grandchildren- and two great - grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Beiter are members of Good Shepherd Church, where Mr. Beiter belongs to the Holy Name Society. Also, he is a member of American Legion Post 1672 and the exempt unit of Wendelville Fire Co. During World War I Mr. Beiter served overseas in France. All of their sons have served overseas. | Family: BEITER, Vincent L / WINDNAGLE, Elizabeth A (F47328)
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| 10264 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/2/1971 Mrs. Rita Beebe, 56, of Apple Valley, Calif., sister of Mrs. Raymond (Vernette) Genter of Lockport died May 25 of injuries suffered in an auto accident on May 10 in California. She was born in Niagara Falls on May 28, 1014, a daughter of W. Allan Bayne, now of Ransomvflle, and the late Mrs. Clara Bayne. She had resided in California about 40 years. S u r v i v o r s include her husband, Charles Beebe; a son, Michael J. Friesen of Vlctorville, Calif.; a daughter, Shirley Taylor; at home; a granddaughter and a brother, Justin Bayne of Youngstown. Funeral services and burial were held Friday at Victorville. | BAYNE, Rita J (I128872)
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| 10265 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/20/1944 Fatally ° shot Sunday at. Pekin by a Tonawanda war worker whom he attempted to take into custody, Fred A. Bigalow, 59, of Wilson, Niagara County sheriff for 8'/2 years, died at 11:15 Monday night in Lockport City Hospital. After two blood transfusions and an emergency operation for an abdominal shotgun wound, the sheriff appeared slightly stronger Monday afternoon, but at night his condition took a rapid change for the worse. At his bedside when the end came was his wife, Mrs. Jennie H. Bigalow, who had been with him almost constantly since the tragic shooting. The body was taken Monday night to the Hamilton and Clark Undertaking establishment, Wilson and this afternoon was brought here to the sheriff's residence, 151 Niagara St., where the funeral will be held Thursday at 2:30 Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Wilson. By coincidence, Sheriff Bigalow °was the second of his family to die while holding the office of sheriff. His father, Alanson C. Bigalow, died here in the Summer of 1923 after holding the office of sheriff for two and one-half years. Muisiner Acting Sheriff With the death of Sheriff Bigalow, Undersheriff Arthur Muisiner, Nia- gara Falls, ° became the acting sheriff and will serve until the end of the term on Dec 31 or until a temporary .appointment Is made by Governor Dewey. Sheriff Bigalow was shot about 10:30 Sunday night when he responded with Deputy Fred Strauss to the call of Mrs. Charles Zuch, Upper Mountain Road, Pekin, who reported her estranged husband had come by bus from Tonawanda, had loaded a 20-gauge shotgun and had threatened to siioot her. The sheriff knew Zuch, who served a ten-day term m jail last Spring for driving an automobile while intoxicated. Learning that Zuch had retired to the loft of the barn with the gun, the sheriff climbed to the loft, calling to Zuch to be sensible and come down. Instead, Zuxh shot the sheriff in the abdomen at point-blank range when the sheriff reached the head of the stairs. Hemmed in by a cordon of sheriff's deputies and state Police who quickly surrounded the area, Zuch shot himself through the head with the same gun early Monday morning at the edge of a small woods abaout half a mile away. Dr. Lemuel R. Hurlbut, coroner, issued a certificate of suicide. Was Livestock Dealer Sheriff Bigalow was born in the Town of Wilson, Aug. 22, 1884, son of Alanson and Emma M. Bigalow. He was educated in the district schools and for many years was a farmer and livestock buyer Dur- ing World I he also did butchering for the wholesale trade, gaining the sobriquet of "Butch." Always a Republican in politics, Mr. Bigalow was elected a supervisor in the town of Wilson in the Fall of 1928 and served in that capacity for three terms of two years each. While on the board he was chair- man of the sheriff's Committee and was a member of other important committees. In 1935 Mr. Bigalow was elected sheriff by a large majority for a three-year term. Before the term ended the law which prevented a sheriff from succeeding himself in office was repealed and Sheriff Bigalow was elected for two addi- tional terms. He was a candidate for re-election this Fall and his pri- mary petitions were already in cir- culation. Headed County Conference For several years Sheriff Bigalow had been president of the Judges and Police Executives Conference of Niagara County. He was popular throughout the state in law en- forcement circles and was a director of the state Sheriff's Association. He was a past president of the Ni- agara County Pioneer's Association. Fraternal and service organiza- tions with which the sheriff was affiliated included Ontario Loige, 376 F&AM, Wilson; Wilson Lodge 881, IOOD; Niagara Falls Lodge, 356, BPOE; Lockport Aerie, 825, FOE the Wilson Lions club, the Buffalo Trap and Field Club and the Lock- port Automobile Club. He was an honorary member of the Niagara Falls POlice Club and the Tenth Ward Republican Club of Niagara Falls. Surviving besides his wife, are his mother, Mrs. Emma M. Bigalow, Lockport; a brother, Ellsworth M. Bigalow, Wilson, and several nieces and nephews. | BIGALOW, Fred A (I11232)
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| 10266 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/20/1947 Red gladioli and red and white carnations, with palms and terns decorated the altar of St. John's Church, June T, for the marriage of Miss Dorothy McKnlght, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Edwin Mo- Knight, 12 Ashley PI., and R. Janes Buchanan, son of Roy H. Buchanan, 17 Livingston PI. The Rev. Francis A. Clancy, DD, performed the double-ring ceremony. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of white marquisette, fashioned with an Illusion neckline and ruffle of chantilly lace giving an off-the-shoulder effect, a tight bodice and full train. The ruffled cuffs of her long sleeves and a cascade of ruffles on the front of the skirt were of matching lace. Her veil of French illusion fell from a lace bonnet and and carried a shower bouquet of gardenias and white rosebuds. Mies Audrey McKnlght, sister of the bride, was maid of honor, wearing a gown of red and white dotted Swiss, fashioned with off-theshoulder neckline and full flounced skirt. She.wore an open crown picture hat' of matching material with white lace mitts and carried red and white carnations tied with a large red bow. Miss Rita Path of Buffalo and Miss Lorena Wannan of Kenmore, bridesmaids, wore gowns identical to that of the maid of honor. Miss Elizabeth Morris sang the Mam and Ave Maria, accompanied by Mrs. Grace Tenbroeck, organist. Mrs. McKnlght, mother of the bride, chose a street-length dress of black and white silk and a pie ture hat of black straw trimmed with red roses matching her cor sage. Mrs. Joseph Oaruder, aunt of the bridegroom and Mrs. Robert Buchanan, sister-in-law of the bridegroom, were also attired in black and white silk. Mrs. Garuder wearing a black straw hat with white flowers and Mrs. Buchanan, a picture hat of black straw. Their corsages also were of red roses. Following the ceremony, a breakfast was served at Hotel Lox-Plaza, where 20 were seated at the bridal table. About 390 guests attended the reception there in the afternoon. The Misses Betty Lou Ward, Ellen Eddy and Jean Lanighan assisted in serving. The couple left for a motor trip East, the brlde wearing a blue-gray crepe dress, navy picture hat and navy accessories. Her coat was i gray. Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan are mak Ing their, home In Youngstown, O. where Mr. Buchanan is employed as an engineer with the Automatic Sprinkler Company, Out-of-town guests Included a number from Youngstown, Cleveland, Champaign, m.. Los Angelas, Buffalo, Mtddleport and Canada, Pre-nuptial events Included a red adn white kitchen shower given by Miss Carolyn Hoffmaster; a dinner snd variety shower by Mrs. George Ward and her daughter. Betty Lou; a dinner at the Chez Ami m Buffalo given by Eugene Leous and a dinner given at the heme of Mrs. Herbert Duselln, Kenmore. | Family: BUCHANAN, Rolland James / MCKNIGHT, Dorothy G (F63182)
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| 10267 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/20/1949 The first drowning of the season occurred at Olcott early Sunday evening when a canoe containing three youths over- turned within sight of hundreds of pleasure seekers east of.the government piers near the mouth of Olcott Harbor Two of the youths were resced but Robert William Budde, 18, of the Checkered Tavern Road. Ap- pleton, was drowned before he was located about fifteen minutes after the tragedy. Olcott firemen worked vainly over the body with a respirator for half an hour before he was pro- nounced dead by a physician. The other youths, James De Voo- gel, 19, Newfane, and Joseph Zag- mester, 18, Appleton, were hauled from the water unharmed. WAVES U SET CRAFT They told Dr. Mabel Carmer, cor- oner, Newfane, that they met young Budde a short time before and told him they were going for a canoe ride. When he expressed a desire to accompany them they invited him along, they said Waves raised by the wake of a passing motorboat caused their light craft to tip crazily and over- turn, according to the youths. They clung to the overturned canoe until aid reached them but the Budde youth, who could not swim, quick- ly sank from sight. Mr. Zagmester told Dr. Cramer that he made a vain attempt to save Budde as he was struggling In the water. "I grabbed hold of him but had to let go when he pulled me un- der," Mr. Zagmester said. Dr. Carmer said that the body was recovered by Harry McCarl of Newfane who dove at the scene of the drowning. The body was taken to the Cor- win Funeral Home at Newfane. A watch carried by the youth had stopped at 7:02, the coroner said. She issued a certificate of acciden- tal death by drowning FUNERAL WEDNESDAY The youth was the son of Mel- vin and Dorothy Case Budde of Ap- pleton Where his father is a farm- er. Besides the parents, he leaves three brothers, Lauren, Melvln J. and Gerald Budde at home, and three sisters, Mrs. Floyd Webb of Gasport. Mrs. Frank Udell and Mil- dred Budde, at home; his grand- parents. Mr. and Mrs. William G. Budde of Niagara Falls and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Case of Gasport and his great-grandmother, Mrs. Marie Budde of Appleton. Services will be held Wednesday at 1 o'clock at the Corwhi Funeral Home, Newfane. Burial will be in North Ridge Lutheran Cemetery | BUDDE, Robert William (I183981)
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| 10268 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/20/1952 BOBZIEN-Christian F. Bobzien of Tucson, Ariz passed away at his home Friday morning, June 30, 1952. He leaves, besides his wife, Rea Anson Bobzien. two daughters. Mrs. William Brundrage of Panama City, Fla.; Barbara at home; one grandchild; also, four brothers and two sisters, William Herman. Bert and Mrs. Grace Moore of Burt. N. Y,; Mrs. Chester LaFevre of Norwalk, O; Elwood Bobzien of Newfane. Funeral services at Tucson Monday morning. Burial in Tucson. | BOBZIEN, Christian F (I153180)
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| 10269 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/20/1953 BELL-Jesse M Bell passed away at his home. 139 Pine Street. Friday afternoon. June 19. 1963. He leaves his wife Nellie Gulick Bell, two sons Lewis M. and William H. Bell both of Lockport, also four grand- children. Friends may call at Prud- den Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street where funeral services will be held Monday afternoon, June 22nd at one thirty o'clock. Masonic services will be conducted by Niag- ara Lodge 375 on Sunday evening at seven o'clock. Interment in Cold Springs cemetery. | BELL, Jesse M (I131762)
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| 10270 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/20/1964 SPEARS - Kenneth B. at the Inter - Community Memorial Hospital at Newfane, Friday, June 19, 1964. Surviving are his wife. Pearl, at home, Wilson; three daughters, Mrs. Lester (Betty) Belschner of Wilson; Linda of Lockport; and Brenda, at home; his father, Josea Spears of Middleport; t wo brothers. Fay B. Spears Jr. of Lockport and Vernon Spears of Middleport; a sister, Mrs. Arthur Retzlaff of Middleport; and two grandchildren, Tommy and Mary Ellen Belschner of Wilson. Friends may call at the Hamilton and Clark Funeral Chapel, Wilson, where the family will be present from 2,to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral services Monday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Richard Boytim, officiating. Interment in North Ridge Cemetery. | SPEARS, Kenneth B (I135329)
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| 10271 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/21/1945 Bright red peonies and white snowballs were arranged attractively in Grace Episcopal Church for the marriage of Patricia Ruth Goltz, daughter of Mrs. Fred C. Goltz of Route 2, Lockport, and Flight Officer Robert A. Blundy. RCAF, son of Ernest Blundy of Waycross, Ga. The Rev. Henry F. Zwicker. DD, performed the ceremony and the bride was given In marriage by her brother. Robert R. Goltz. Miss Shirley M. Glena was maid of honor and bridesmaids were Mrs Betty Stephenson, sister of the bride. Miss Jane Garlock, Miss June Brown of North Tonawanda, cousin of the bride and Miss Doreen Houghton. Barbara Stephenson and Dianne Goltz, nieces of the bride, were flower girls. Groom's Attendants Best man was F/L Robert Corbett, RCAF, stationed at Pendleton, Ont., and ushers were Duane Townsend and Robert Goltz of Tonawanda, Albert Fiedler'of Cambria and Wilfred Garlock of Lockport. The wedding music was played by Scott Ford, organist and Arnold Ferris sang 'O Promise Me." The bride wore a gown of marquisette over satin fashioned with scalloped neckline, high necked yoke and long sleeves coming to points over the hands. The lacetrimmed skirt extended to a long train. Her fingertip veil fell from a beaded Juliet cap and she carried white roses and carnations. The maid of honor's gown was of aqua with satin bodice and net skirt, fashioned with sweetheart neckline and three-quarter length sleeves. She carried yellow roses and snapdragons tied with aqua ribbon. The bridesmaids' dre-es were of taffeta and net, Mrs. Stephenson and Miss Garlock wearing blue and Miss Brown and Miss Houghton, pink. Their flowers were mixed bouquets of rosebuds and carnations tied with ribbons to match their gowns. Reception Follows The bride's mother wore a sheer black gown trimmed with white lace with white accessories and a black picture hat trimmed with wWte. A reception to 150 guests was held at the Park Hotel, where a buffet luncheon was served. Flight Officer and Mrs. Blundy left for a wedding trip to Waycross, the bride wearing an aqua linen dress with white accessories and pink rosebud corsage. Out-of-town guests Included a number from Canada. Niagara Falls, Buffalo, the Tonawandas and Olcott. | Family: BLUNDY, Robert A / GOLTZ, Patricia Ruth (F51342)
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| 10272 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/21/1969 BERRY - Leland T., in Oil City, Pa, June 21, 1969. Surviv ed by 8 children, including Thaddeus and Edith Berry of Lockport. Funeral 2 p.m. Sun day at Morrison Funeral Home, Oil City. ALSO Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/21/1969 Leland T. Berry, 86, of 102 Second St., Rouseville, Pa., father of two Lockport residents, died Friday morning in a hospital at Oil City, Pa., after a brief illness. Mr. Berry has been an oil producer in the Oil City area all his life. He was born in Balltown, Pa., the son of Anna and Peter Berry. Surviving are eight children, Thaddeus Berry and Miss Edith Berry, both of Lockport; John F. Berry of Oil City; Leland H. Berry of Canoga Park, Calif.; Paul Berry of Danville, Wash.; Mrs. Evelyn Hillyard of Valejo, Calif.; Mrs. Anna Stoltz of Bakersfield, Calif, and William Ber ry of Frewsburg; also 16 grandchildren and 19 great - grand- children. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Charles A. Morrison Funeral Home, 110 Petroleum St., OH City, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow. The Rev. El- roy Sayers, pastor of Plumer Methodist Church, Plumer, Pa., will officiate. Burial will be in Plumer Cem- etery. | BERRY, Leland Thaddeus (I142069)
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| 10273 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/22/1925 Burt E. Brado passed away Monday morning, June 22, 1925, at the home of his son, at Pittsford, N. Y. Re- mains will be brought to the undertaking parlors ef Duncan & Corwin, Newfane, N. Y. He is survived by one son, William Brado, of Ptttsford, two grandchildren and four brothers, and one sister, William and Charles of Cambria. N. Y Frank snd Lewta of Newfane, N. Y., Mrs. David Brimmer of Loct,- port, N. Y. Funeral services will be bald from the home of L. A. Brado, Newfane, Wednesday afternoon, June 24, 1925, at 2:30 o'clock. Services will be in charge of the New-fane Lodge, F. and A. . Burial at Corwin cemetery. | BRADO, Burt E (I100383)
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| 10274 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/22/1927 Caroline, wife of Chauncey Blosser, passed away at her home. Town of Royalton, Tuesday, June 21, 1927. aged 82 years. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, one son, Bart Blosser of Town of Royalton, and five daughters, Mrs, Emma Stannard of Lockport. Mrs Oliver Hollenbach. Mrs. Fred Van Buren, Mrs. Chart's Bower and Mrs. Lillie Van Buren, all of Royalton. The funeral will take place at the home Friday at two o clock stan- dard time. Interment in Chestnut Ridge cemetery | GOSS, Caroline (I151848)
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| 10275 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/22/1928 Arthur Brauer died suddenly Friday morning at the City Hospital June 22, 1928. Aged 33 years. ' He is survived by his wife, Esther, nee Seebert, three sons, Arthur Jr., warren and Donald, also his father, August Brauer, two brothers, Harold and Clarence, three sisters, Mrs. Frank Dreher, Mrs. John Blackley and Rose Brauer, and his grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Brauer, all of Lockport, N. Y. Funeral services will be held from his home on the Plank road Sunday afternoon, June 24, at two o'clock, and 2.30 o'clock (Daylight Saving time) from Trinity Lutheran church on Saxton street. Interment in Glenwood cemetery. | BRAUER, Arthur W (I128008)
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| 10276 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/22/1938 TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO-1913 Marriage is announced of Anna Behrens to John L. Ball | BALL, John L (I122344)
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| 10277 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/22/1940 The marriage of Miss Ethel Mae Shaddock and Robert J. Buchanan was solmnized this morning in Emmanuel Methodist church, the Rev. Paul Morrison performing the ceremony. Attendants were Mlas Jane Mor- , riaon and Mr. Buchanan s brother, James R Buchanan. Following a short wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan will make their home at 15 Livingston place after July 1. | Family: BUCHANAN, Robert James / SHADDOCK, Ethel Mae (Nan) (F66397)
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| 10278 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/22/1948 Peonies and other Summer flow ers decorated Raymond Hill Church for the wedding performed there Saturday at & o'clock, uniting in marriage Miss Gloria M. Savigny, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederic Savigny, Beattle Road, and Gordon E. Lowe, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Lowe, Akron Road, the Rev. Myrtle B. Squires and the Rev. Carson E. Reber officiating The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white tailored suit and a white picture hat. Her flowers were white sweetheart roses centered with white carnations. Miss Bethel Signor of Buffalo, maid of honor, wore a pastel pink suit with a blue picture hat and her flowers were white sweetheart roses with a pink carnation center. David Korf was best man and ushers were Roland Bergquist and Manley Wright. Miss Marie Failing of Bufflao sang "O Promise Me" and "BE- cause." Mrs. Savigny, mother of the bride, wore a green print dress and Mrs. Lowe, mother of the bridegroom, wore a gray print. A reception to 75 guests following during the evening at the home of the bride's parents, where Sum mer flowers decorated the rooms. Refreshments were served from a buffet table. Mr. and Mrs. Lowe left for a trip to Virginia and other Southern States, the bride wearing a blue gabardine suit. Out-of-town guests were from Buf falo, Albion, Kenmore and Medina. The bridegroom served for three years in the Air Corps. | Family: SAVIGNY, Frederic C / BLACKLEY, Mildred M (F53477)
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| 10279 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/22/1953 BERRY - Ethel E. Berry of 82 Beattie Avenue, passed away Sunday evening, June 21. 1953 at the Lockport City Hospital She leaves three daughtres, fire sons. Mrs. Paul Stoltz. Los Angeles, Cal ; Inland H. Bern. Culver City. Cal; Wiluajn N. and John F. Berry. OH City Pa; Chief Warrant Officer U. S. Army. Paul E. Berry. Fitzsimmons General Hospital, Denver. Col . and Thaddeus W. Berry of Lockport. Mrs Chester HUhard. Vally Jo. Cal. and Edith A. Berry, Lockport also fifteen grandchildren three brothers and one sister of Seneca, Pa Friends may call at Prudden Funeral Home. 242 Genesee Street, until ten o'clock Monday evening. Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon in Oil City, Pa. | Ethel E (I142076)
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| 10280 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/22/1957 A native of Canada who made his home here for tbe past 33 years, Oscar A. Bulmer, 62, of the Jacques Rd., Newfane. died this morning (June 22, 1957) at Lock- port Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Hel- en, three sons Charlton Bulmer of Wilson, and Carl Buhner and Al- bert McGovern, both of Lockport; two daughters, Mrs. Eileen Hill and Mrs. Catherine Sewar of Lockport; three sisters, Mrs Mary Graham and Mrs. Maurice Pringle of Peterborough, Ont and Mrs. Helen Skinner of Kings- ton, Ont., and five grandchildren Friends will be received at the Kennedy Funeral Home, 122 Wal- nut St, today and tomorrow. Services will be held Monday aft ernoon at the Comstock Funeral Home in Peterborough. For the past 10 years Mr. Bul- mer had been employed as main- tenance foreman of the Creo- Dipt Co. of North Tonawanda. Prior to that he was employed at Harrison Radiator Division, Gen- eral Motors Corp. | BULMER, Oscar A (I187909)
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| 10281 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/23/1952 Funeral service for Mrs. Mabel A. Albee. 51. wife of Arthur T. Albee Coleman Read, Barker, who died early Sunday In Lockport City Hospital after a long illness, will be held tomorrow at 3:30 at the Pruddan Funeral Home. 242 Genesee st The Rev. Harteigh M Rosenberger of The Baptist Church will officiate Burial will be in Wright's Corners Cemetery Born Aug. 28, 1900, to Lockport Mrs. Albee was the daughter of William and Mary Wilson Drean She was educated in the Lockport public schools and lived here until about 13 years ago. For nine years she made her home in Mlddleport and for the past four years In the Coleman Road. Besides her husband, she leaves three sons, Duane Albee of Wright's Corners, Van and Lester ron Albee, both of Barker; three daughters, Mrs. William Hlllman if Lockport, Frances and Patricia Albee of Barker; one granddaughter; her mother, Mrs. Mary Devereaux of Lockport; two sisters. Mrs. William Bowen and Mrs. Viola Sterling of Lockport: and two brothers. Albert Drean of North Hollywood. Calif and Millard Thompson of Lockport. | DREAN, Mabel A (I147145)
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| 10282 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/23/1964 OLCOTT - Leigh Bradley, 61, of Albright Street, died Monday (June 22, 1964) in Mount View Hospital, Lockport, where he bad been a patient for two months. H« was born in Wilson, Jan. T7. 1903, the son of Leonard S. and Kathenne Thompson Bradley. Mr. Bradley lived most of his adult life in Will.amsville. He was employed by the Dunlop Tire Co. of Buffalo for 30 years. Surviving are a son, Donald Bradley of Newfane; a daughter, Mrs. Allan Wark of Buffalo; two sisters, Mrs. Lloyd Harbison of Buffalo and Mrs. James Berry of Richmond, Va.; and six grandchildren. Friends may call, beginning today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rutland - Corwin Funeral Home Inc., Main Street, Newfane where funeral services will be held Thursday, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Phillip W. Mitchell, pastor of the Olcott Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Fillmore Cemetery, Ransomville. ALSO Niagara Gazette - 6/23/1964 OliCOTT - Leigh Bradley, 61, of Albright Street, died Monday (June 22. 1964) in Mount View Hospital, Lockport, where he had been a patient for two months. He was born in Wilson, Jan. 27, 1903, the son of Leonard Smith Bradley and Katherine Thompson Bradley. He lived most of his adult life In Willliamsvllle. Mr. Bradley was employed by the Dunlop Tire Co. of Buffalo for 30 years. Survivors i n c l u d e a son. Donald Bradley, Newfane, and a daughter, Mrs. Allan (Joan) Wark, Buffalo; two sisters, Mrs. Lloyd (Hazel) Harbison, B u f f a l o , and Mrs. James (Katherine) Berry, Richmond, Va., and six grandchildren. Friends may call, starting today, from 24 and 7-9 p.m., at the Ruttand-Corwin Funeral Home, Newfane, where services w i l l be held at 2 p.m. | BRADLEY, Leigh Elton (I109178)
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| 10283 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/23/1971 BRAUN - Francis J. Braun passed away suddenly Tuesday, June 22, 1971, at the family residence, 5440 Upper Mountain Road, Lockport, N. Y. He is survived by his wile, Isabell Schrieber Braun, two daughters and one son, Mrs. Thomas (Bonnie) MeNaboe, of Olean. N. Y., Mrs. Wendell (Martha) Silsby, of Gasport, N. Y. and Gary Francis Braun, of Lockport, N. Y., one grandson, Jeffrey Silsby, of Gasport, N. Y.; two sisters, Mrs. Ralph Hoenig, of Lockport, N. Y. and Sister Canisia, S.S.M.N., of Buffalo, N. Y., also several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Funeral Home of Taylor & Reynolds, Niagara at North Transit Street, where funeral services will be held at 9:00 o'clock Friday morning and at St. Mary's Church at 9:30 o'clock. Interment will be in Cold Springs Cemetery. The rosary will be recited at 8:00 o'clock Thursday evening. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to The Heart Fund. ALSO Niagara Gazette - 6/23/1971 LOCKPORT - Francis J. Braun, 58, died unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack Tuesday (June 22,1971) at the family residence, 5440 Upper Mountain Road, Lockport. He was born Feb. 23; 1913 in Lockport, the son of Bartholomew and Mary Hebe Braun. He was employed as a purchasing agent for Sylvania Electric Co. in West Seneca for 21 years. He was a member of St. Mary's Church. He is survived by his wife, Isabell Schrieber Braun;-two daughters and a son, Mrs. Thomas (Bonnie) McNabbe of Olean, Mrs. Wendall (Martha) Silsby of Gaspori, and Gary Francis Braun, at home; a grandson, Jeffrey Silsby of Gasport; two sisters, Mrs. Ralph Hoenig of Lockport, Sister Canisia, SSMN, of Buffalo, and several nieces and' nephews; Friends may call at the Taylor and Reynolds Funeral Home, where services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in Cold Springs Cemetery. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Thursday. Contributions to the Heart Fund will be acceptable as tribute, the family said. | BRAUN, Francis J (I167281)
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| 10284 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/24/1931 Minnie, wife of William Brauer died Tuesday, June 23. 1931, aged 73 years. Besides her husband she Is survived by nine children, Minnie Heidenrelch, Matilda Edmonds, Emma Soothern, Ellen Helman, Gladys Schendel, Charles, Fred, Melvln and Albert Brauer, two sisters, 26 grand- , chldlren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services from her home on the Goodrldge road, Town of Clarence, Thursday afternoon, June 35 and from St. Paul's Lutheran church Wolcottsburg, at 1:30 o'clock (standard time). Interment St. Paul's Lutheran cemetery. | BERNER, Wilhelmina (I166803)
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| 10285 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/24/1932 The marriage of Miss Edith Luks, daughter of Mrs. Leo Luks to Hubert Bruning of Middleport was solemnized on Saturday afternoon, June 18, at 4 o'clock in the Trinity Lutheran church with Rev. Herman Meier officiating. The altar was banked with palms, ferns and white peouies. The bride gtven In marriage by her brother, was gowned in white satin while her ell of illusion was arranged in cape effect and fashioned at either side with orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of white roses. The bridegroom's sister, Miss Minnie Bruning, was maid of honor and wore a gown of pink embrotd- ' ered net, matching picture hat of horse hair braid, long mits and carried a bouquet of pink roses and gypsophila. Mrs. Viola Luks of Buffalo was matron of honor and wore a gown of peacn embroidered net, matching picture hat of horse hair braid, long mitts and carried a bouquet of Joanna Hill roses and gypsophila. Edith Luks, niece of the bride was flower girl, wearing a dainty frock of yellow silk. She carried a tiny basket filled with garden flowers. Arthur Klinestlver was best man and Franklin Bruning acted as attendant. The ushers were Norman Lindke and William Mlnkline. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception for about fifty guests was held at the bride's home. The bride's table was laid for twelve and was centered with a large wedding cake and gift bouquets of flowers were artistically arranged throughout the rooms. Upon returning from a trip through the East, Mr. and Mrs. Bruning will take up residence on the Murphy road, Lockport. Guests were present from Buffalo, Middle - port, Albion and other nearby towns. Among those giving pre-nuptlal affairs for the bride were Miss Minnie Bruning and Mrs. Viola Luks. | Family: BRUNING, Hubert / LUKS, Edith B (F65173)
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| 10286 | Lockport Ny Union Sun Journal - 6/24/1936 AKRON, June 24 - Maynard Brucker, 21, of the Akron-Tonawanda Creek road, was Instantly killed Tuesday at the Cedar street crossing of the west Shore railroad when he leaped from an automobile which was crossing the track, directly into the path of a switch engine. His head was decapitated and his right leg was badly mangled. Brucker was enroute to the Louisville Cement company, where he is employed. In an automobile driven by Henry A. Vael of Akron. Vael approached the crossing as the switch engine moved slowly toward the crossing, and instead of wait- ing for the engine to pass, pro- ceeded over the tracks. Brucker, becoming alarmed at the approach- ing locamotive, leaped from the machine, stumbled and fell directly into the path of the engine. His body was carried 50 feet east of the crossing. Brucker, who was unmarried, is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brucker. His body was removed to Schod's undertaking parlor, here. | BRUCKER, Maynard (I147605)
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| 10287 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/24/1940 Mrs. Robert L. Turner entertained at an attractive luncheon party Saturday at her home, when announcement was made of the engagement of her daughter. Miss Mildred Harriett Turner, to Lewia Merritt Bell. Miss Turner is the daughter of. - Mr. and Mrs. Robert Turner of Vine street and Mr. Bell is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse M. Bell of Pine' street. The marriage will take place in September. Luncheon was served from three small tables with a miniature bride and groom centering the table at which Miss Turner was seated. The other tables were centered with bou- quets of flowers. Bridge was played during the afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Jesse M. BeU. Mrs. Clifford C. Curter, Mrs. F. Leslie Pew. Mrs. Dennis W. Glassford, Miss Helen Leichtnam. Mrs. Robert w. Skellan, Miss Louise Turner, Miss Anne Wendel, Miss Ruth Wendel and Mrs. H. Clement Whitmore. ALSO Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 9/7/1940 Miss Mildred Turner's marriage to Lewis M. Bell was solemnized this morning at 11 o'clock during an attractive ceremony held in St. Mark's Episcopal church, LeRoy, the Rev. Eversley S. Ferris, rector of the church and formerly of Loekport, officiating. The bride Is the daughter of .Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Turner of 15 Vine street and Mr. Bell Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse M. Bell of 129 Pine street. The bride wore a river blue sheer wool dress with jacket of velveteen and blue accessories. Her corsage was of white orchids tied with white. Her attendant. Miss Anne Wendel, wore a rose-colored sheer wool with an orchid of the same share with matching ribbon. Her accessories were black. William H. Bell was his brother's best man. Folowing the ceremony, the bridal party of four had luncheon at the Hotel Sagamore in Rochester and Mr. and Mrs. Bell left for a trip to Washington and Virginia. They will make their home at 242 South Transit street after Sept. 21. | Family: BELL, Lewis Merritt / TURNER, Mildred Harriett (F47609)
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| 10288 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/24/1954 Mr. and Mrs. Claude G. Bullard of 148 South Main St., Newfane, announce that the marriage of their daughter Doris Marion to Richard C. Bissell, am of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Bissell Sr of Ridgewood, wiil be solemnized Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at St Mary's Church, Lockport. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. ALSO Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 5/26/1954 Mr. and Mrs. Claude G. Bullard Sr.of Newfane announce the engagement of their daughter, Doris Marion to Richard C. Bissell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Bissell Sr of Ridgewood. The wedding will be solemnized June 26 ALSO Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 7/15/1954 The marriage of Miss Doris Marion Bullard, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Claude Bullard of New fane, and Richard Charles Bis- sett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Erwln Bissell of RD 6 was solemnized Saturday, June 26, at St. Mary's Church. The Rev. Albert G. Win- ter officiated at the ceremony be fore an altar trimmed with roses, larkspur, carnnations and fern. Give in marriage by her fa- ther, the bride was attired in a gown of white net over satin. She wore a fingertip veil of illusion caught to a halo etched with seed pearls, and carried a bouquet of rosebuds, white carnations and baby breath. Her only jewellry was a cross given her by the bride- groom. BRIDE'S ATTENDANTS Mrs. Mae Buczkowski of New- fane was matron of honor in a gown of yellow net over matching satin. The Misses Theresa and Lois Layer of Lockport wee bridesmaids. Their gowns of neet over satin were blue. All the at- tedants wore picture hats to match their gowns and carried bouquets of white carnations, lark- spur and rosebuds. Mac Buczkowski attended the bridegroom as best man. Ushers were brothers of the bride and groom, Erwin Bissell Jr. and Claude Bullard Jr. Music at the church was by Mrs. Norbert Fritton, organist. MOTHERS' DRESSES For her daughter's wedding. Mrs. Bullard chose a dress ofM dusty rose silk with white acces sories and a corsage of yellow rosebuds. The mother of the groom selected blue nylon with white accessories and a corsage of pink rosebuds. A wedding dinner was served at noon at the Park Hotel. A re- ception later was held at the home of the groom's parents in Ridge wood. Eighteen were seated at the bride's table which was decorated with a six-tiered wedding cake and the bridal bouquets- Serving at the reception were Mrs. Bul- lard Jr. and Mrs. Bissell Jr. A cream colored cord suit was worn by the bride for an Eastern wedding trip. The couple will re- side at 17 South Main St., New- fane. GUESTS PRESENT Out-of-town guests were from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Roches- ter, Barker and Olcott. The bride ia a graduate of New fane Central School. The groom, who was graduated from Lock- port High School, served nine years overseas with the armed forces, four years with the U. S. Army and five years with the Air Force. Prior to her marriage the bride was honored at five showers. They were given by Mrs. Buczkowski, Mrs. Jean Colletti, Mrs. Bissell Jr.; the Misses Layer; Mrs.. Bul- lard Jr.; Girls Bowling Team of Lockport Felt Mill gave a dinner party at the Park Hotel and em- ployes of the Felt Mill a dinner at the Middleport Country Club. | Family: BISSELL, Richard Charles / BULLARD, Doris Marion (F52933)
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| 10289 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/24/1958 A painter and paper hanger In Lockport nearly all his life, Arthur T. Savigny, 72, died this morning 'June 24, 1958 at his home. 28 Irving St, He had been ill four years. Mr. Savigny was born June 7, 1886, in Hunter, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew B. Savigny. He came to Loekpart at the age of 2 and was educated at the former Walnut St. and Intermediate Schools. He was employed by the late Edward O'Brien and the Mortimer Co., but In recent years was working independently. He was a member of the Exempt Flremen's Assn. Be hi survived by his wife, the former Mary F. Bicker. Lockport. and one brother, Frederick C. Savigny Of Lakeside Friends will be received at Ken nedy Funeral Home, 122 Walnut St, today and tomorrow from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9. where services will be held Thursday morning at 11 Burial will , be In Cold Spring Cemetery. | SAVIGNY, Arthur (I143995)
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| 10290 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/24/1968 MEDINA - Mrs. Effie L. Bowman, 84, of 514 West Center St., wife of Charles R. Bowman, died Saturday morning (June 22, 1968), after a long illness. She was born Oct. 10, 1883 in Middleport, a daughter of the late Edward and Estella Robison Alvord. She spent most of her life in the Gasport area before moving to Medina five years ago. Mrs. Bowman was a member of Hartland Methodist Church at Hartland. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs, Leila E. Turner of Medina and Mrs. Charles Folk of Reno, Nev.; two sisters, Mrs. Clarence Harris of Lockport and Miss Leila Alvord of Medina; also four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Houseman Funeral Home, 228 Park Ave., Medina, where fu- neral services will be held at 3 p.m. tomorrow. The Rev. Ed- ward C. Hannay, pastor of First Methodist Church here, will of- ficiate. Burial will be in Hartland Central Cemetery. | ALVORD, Effie L (I115327)
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| 10291 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/25/1925 Emma O., wife of George Yaeger, died suddenly this Monday morning, June 25th. at St Mary's Hospital, Niagara Falls, N.Y. Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter. Rose, her parents, Mr and Mrs. Theodore Baudendistel, two sisters, Mrs. John Blake snd Mrs Thomas Higgins, or Lockport. The remains were brought to Lockport and taken to the home of hsr parents, 193 S. Transit St..' where the funeral will be held. Time of funeral will appear later. | BAUDENDISTEL, Emma O (I127941)
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| 10292 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/25/1928 FIFTEEN YEARS AGO-1913 Death announced of Wilhelm Wendt at home of daughter, Mrs. Auguat J, Beccue of Niagara street. | WENDT, Wilhelm August (I57043)
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| 10293 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/25/1940 Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Fuerch announce the marriage of their daughter. Bertha, to Paul Behrens. son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Behrens. which was solemnised in the parsonage of the Trinity Lutheran church on Saturday, the Rev. Herman Meier performing the ceremony. Miss Caroline Fuerch and William Hoffmaster were attendants. | Family: BEHRENS, Paul J / FUERCH, Bertha (F47185)
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| 10294 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/25/1949 Wearing an off-the-shoulder white marquisette gown fashioned with puffed sleeves, an illusion necnkline with lace in- sets and a hoop skirt ending in a train, Miss Regina g. Belfield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Belfield Sr., of 96 Vine St., was married at 11 o'clock this morning to Raymond E. Dreher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Dreher Sr., 261 Chestnut St. The bride carried a white orchid on a First Communion Prayer Book. Her French illusion veil fell from a pearl headdress. A single strand of pearls about i her throat was the gift of her bride- groom. Long white gauntlets cul- minated in a point over each wrist. Officiating at the St. John's rec- tory ceremony was the Rev. Fran- cis A. Clancy, D.D., pastor of the church. Louis Belfield gave his daughter in marriage. MAID OF HONOR Attending the couple as maid of honor was Miss Patricia Murphy who was gowned in pink dotted swiss with an off-the-shoulder neck line. Her hat and gauntlets matched her dress and she carried a heartshaped colonial bouquet of mixed flowers. Lawerance Martin acted as best man for Mr. Dreher. As gifts to their attendants, the bride gave a gold compact to Miss Murphy, the bridegroom a gold key chain to Mr. Martin. The bride's mother wore a sheer floral print drees with white accessories and a corsage of white roses. Mrs. Dreher chose a white Bemberg, white accessories and a corsage of yellow roses. A wedding breakfast was served to 21 guests at the Park Hotel where the table was centered with a bride's. cake. A reception for 250 followed at the bridegroom's home which was decorated with garden flowers. Guests attended from Jennette and Elwood, Pa., and Buffalo. TRIP TO MOUNTAINS For a Journey to the Adlrondacks the bride selected a two-tone cocoa brown and beige suit with white accessories. She wore a white orchid as a going-away corsage. Upon their return, Mr. and Mrs. Dreher will be at home at 32 Franklin Ave. Borth are graduates of Lockport Senior High School. Mr Dreher served as a private first class in the U S Marine Corps for a year during World War II. | Family: BELFIELD, Louis C / HOGENMILLER, Gertrude R (F47479)
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| 10295 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/25/1957 Martin Baudendistel, former Lockport resident and brother of three Lockportians, died June 15, 1957 In Portland Ore. Mr. Baudendistel attended St. Mary's School in Lockport. Can- Una High School, and was graduated from the College of Forestry, Syracuse University. At the time of his death he was head of the U. S. Forestry Department In the Pacific Northwest. Surviving are his wife. Magnas; Mas, Martin Jr. and Lewis; daughters, Ma ry Ana and Nancy; three sisters, Mrs. Daniel Johnston, 325 N. Transit St; Mrs. Richard Tomkinson, 86 S. Transit St.; and Mrs, Gertrude Singer Florida; three brothers. Raymond Baudendistel. 7 Livingston PL; Joseph Baudendistel, Long Beach, Calif.; and Theodore Baudendistel, Chaffee. | BAUDENDISTEL, Martin E (I127961)
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| 10296 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/25/1962 LYNDONVILLE - Miss Lillian G. Bowers 66. of County House Road, Albion, died today (June 25, 1962) at the Arnold Gregory Memorial Hospital, Albion, after a brief ilness. Born Sept. 20, 1895 in the Town of Somerset she was the daugh- ter of Andrew and Louisa South- wick Bowers. Miss Bowers was a practical nurse and genral housekeeper most of her life.. Surviving are one brother, Roy Bowers of Barker and one sister, Mrs. Ethel Mealand of the Town of Somerset, also several nieces and nephews.. Service will be held Wednes- day afternoon at 2 at the Smythe Funeral Home with the Rev. Frank Mucci of the Barker Meth- odist Church officiating. Burial will be in West Ridge- way Cemetery. | BOWERS, Lillian G (I160657)
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| 10297 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/26/1922 At the home of the bride in Hartland, the the marriage et Miss Alice L. Chaplin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Anson D. Chaplin, to Ralph Bolton, waa solemnised en Saturday afternoon, at 4 o'clock. Rev. George Maiming officiat- ing. Clusters of pink and white roses Were used in the house decorations and the bridal march was played by Howard Seward. The bride waa gowned in white georgette with satin and her tulle veil was fastened with orange blossoms. Her bouquet was of bride roses and sweet peas. Miss Dora Chaplin was her sister's maid wearing pink organdie and ber flowera were pink rotas and sweet peas. Mrs. Chaplin was hand- somely gowned In blue. Harold Bolton was his brother's best man. A reception to 60 guests was held" following the ceremony, 12 being seated at the bride's table, which was also decorated with pink and white,, rosea. Mr. and Mrs Bolton left on an eastern motor trip, the bride, wearing a traveling suit ot blue with hat and gloves of tan, and upon their return will be at home in Buffalo. | Family: BOLTON, Ralph / CHAPLIN, Alice L (F56334)
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| 10298 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/26/1951 The marriage of Ida McGowan and Alvin Blackley was solemnized Saturday at the Baptist Church parsonage, the Rev. Harleigh M. Rosenberger officiating. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Carlisle Blackley. A wedding dinner was served at Leonardo's In Buffalo, after which the couple left for a short trip | Family: BLACKLEY, Alvin J / MCGOWAN, Ida (F53504)
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| 10299 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/26/1971 STEBLEIN - Ralph P. Sr., formerly of Lockport, passed away at Buffalfo State Hospital, Friday, June 25. Husband of Dorothy M. Steblein; father of Mrs. Philip (Dolores) Birdsall of Appleton, Mrs. Anthony (Brenda) D'Angelo, Mrs. M Bill (Geraldine) Wasik, Mr. Norman R. Steblein and Roger P. Steblein, all of Lockport, and Ralph P. Steblein, Jr. of Philadelphia, Pa.; also 19 grandchildren; brother of Mrs Irene Fox of Medina, Miss Loretta Steblein of Allegheny, Mrs. Charles (Veronica) Forness and William Steblein Sr., both of Lockport. The family would appreciate memorial contributions to a favorite charity. The body has been donated to the Medical School of S.U.N.Y.A.B. | STEBLEIN, Ralph P (I107156)
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| 10300 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/27/1968 William Blonkowski, 74, of 24 Waterman St died at his home after a short illness, Thursday morning (June 27. 1968). Mr. Blonkowski was born March 30. 1894 in Amsterdam. N..Y, and came to Lockport in 1923. In 1958 he retired as a machinist at Harrison Radiator Division, General Motors Corp- He was a member of St Joseph's Church, a Third Degree member of Lockport Council, 319 Knights of Columbus, a charter member of the Sacred Heart Society, of which he was a past president and was secre tary-treasurer at the time of his death. He was also a mem- ber of the Polish Roman Cath- olic Union of America. He was the husband of the late Mrs. Stella Blonkowski. He is survived by one son and eight daughters, Stanley Blon kowski, Mrs. John (Jean) Ko walski, Mrs. John (Lota) Bier nacki, Mrs. George (Frances) Sahr, Miss Dorothy Blonkowski, Mrs. Matthew (Helen) Dubai, and Mrs. Adam (Dolores) Dubaj, all of Lockport; Mrs. Ray mond (Mary) Nowak, Buffalo and Mrs. Edward (Loraine) Sherman, Williamsville. Also, one sister and one broth er, Mrs. Stella Galawski and Chester Blonkowski, both of Poland; one sister - in - law, Mrs Mary Goodwin of Buffalo; 21 grandchildren, four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at his home, 24 Waterman St., where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 8:15 and 9 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church. Interment will be in St. Patrick's Ceme tery. The Rosary will be recited Friday evening at 8:30 p.m. | BLONKOWSKI, William (I109299)
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