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| 10501 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/12/1963 NEWFANE - William J. Lawrence, 74, husband of Dorothy Rutland Bradley Lawrence of 391 Park Club Lane. Williamsviile died Sunday (August 11, 1963) in Sister of Charity Hospital, Buffalo, following a threemonth illness. Mr. Lawrence was born October 14, 1888 in Tweed, Ontario, Canada, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Lawrence. He came to the United States as a young man and has resided most of his life in Snyder or Florida. Since 1931, he has operated gas stations in Snyder, South Forest and Whirley Drive. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Donald Bradley of Hess Road and one daughter, Mrs. Allen Wort of Buffalo. Friends may call at the Man sell Funeral Home 8440 Main St., Harris Hill, N.Y. from 2 till 4 and 7 till 9 beginning today, where funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 14 at 1 p.m. Interment at the Corwin Cemetery, Town of Newfane. Arrangements were made by the Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home | LAWRENCE, William J (I164033)
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| 10502 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/13/1925 Mary Blake infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Blake died this Thursday morning at tile reeidence 46 Trice etreet. She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs, John J. Blake, two sisters and three brothers. Agnes, Veronica, Albert, Harold an dRalph Blake. The funeral will be held on Friday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence 45 Frles St. Bu rial in S t Patrick's cemetery. | BLAKE, Mary (I150076)
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| 10503 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/13/1954 EAST WILSON - Services will be held tomorrow at 3:30 in the home and at 4 o'clock to the Concordia Lutheran Church, Beebe Road, for Frank Brandt, 79. of the East Cross Road, a retired Town of Wilson farmer, who died Thursday morning at his homo after a long illness. The Rev. Lawrence A. Kinne will officiate, and burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Brandt was born to the Town of Wilson, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herman Brandt He was a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church. Besides his wife, the former Minnie Israel, he leaves two daughters. Mrs Earl Weaver, North Ridge and Mrs. Violet Schalck, at home; two sons, Clarence.- of Lockport and Charles, of Warren's Corners; one half-sister. Mrs. John Gray, and one half-brother. John Brandt, both of Newfane. There are eight grandchildren and four great-grand children. | BRANDT, Frank (I165921)
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| 10504 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/13/1964 A former Akron dairy farmer, Alfred Brauen, 72, of Wolcottsville Road, died of a heart attack Tuesday (Aug. 11, 1964) while visiting friends in Clarence Center. Mr. Brauen celebrated his 72nd birthday just two days prior to his death on Sunday Aug. 9. He was born in Clarence Center and for many years operated a dairy farm in Akron. Until his retirement in 1955, he was a carpenter. He was married to the late Lillian Hasely Brauen who died in 1940. Friends may call at the Shepard Bros. Funeral Residence, 1090 Main St., Clarence, where services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Pastor Carl Olin of Zion Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Clarence Center Cemetery. The family will be present at the funeral home from 2 to 5 and from 7 to 10 p.m. today. ALSO Buffalo NY Courier Express BRAUEN-Alfred, of Wolcottsville Rd , Akron. N.Y., Aug. 11, 1964, beloved husband of the late Lillian (nee Haseley); father of Raymond, Robert, Richard, Mrs. Carl (Agnes) Hlnkley and Ralph; brother of John, Arnold, Fred, Walter, Benjamin and the late Edwin, Ernest and Frieda; also survived by 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends received at Shepard Bros. Funeral Residence, 10690 Main St., Clarence, N.Y., where funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in Clarence Center Cemetery. Family present 2-5 and 7-10 p.m. | BRAUEN, William Alfred (I48777)
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| 10505 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/14/1902 Dorathy Bluhm, infant daughter of August Bluhm, died at No. 74 South N i a g a r a street this morning, aged 1 y e a r 1 month and 15 days. Funeral Friday, Aug. 15, a t the house at 1:15 p. m. Interment at Cold Springs. | BLUHM, Dorothy (I152471)
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| 10506 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/14/1940 MILLERS, Aug. 14--Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Brigham, 73, wife of the late Herbert Brigham, who died Tuesday at her home on the Brigham road, will be held Friday at 2:30 In the home with the Rev. Benton Swartz, pastor of Somerset Methodist church officiating. Burial will be In Somerset cemetery. Mrs. Brigham was born In Hartland and had lived In this vicinity her entire life. She was a member of County Line Methodist church and the Ladies' Aid society. She is survived by a son, Howard Brigham, and a daughter, Mist Erma Brigham at home: a brother, John Jesson, Appleton; and a sister, Mrs. Charles Seward, Hartland | JESSON, Mary (I94809)
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| 10507 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/15/1924 The marriage of Helen Mildred. daughter of Mr and Mrs Willis E. Coulter of Cambria to George R. . Bewley of this city was solemnized at 7 o'clock on August 12th at the home of the bride's parents. Rev. B Wilson, officiating. The house decorations were In pink and white gladioli, sweet peas and ferns and the wedding music was rendered by Miss Grace Wakeman. The bride gowned in pale peach col- ored georgette, carried a bouquet of roses and sweet peas Attendants were Miss Dorothy , BewIey ard Alvtn J. Coulter, the bridesmaid wearing a gown of orchid crepe and her flowers were roses. Mrs Coulter wore a handsome gown of lavender Canton crepe and Mrs. Bewley's costume was of green Canton crepe A reception to some twenty-four followed, twelve being seated at the bridal table which was In pink and white, centered wtth an arrangement of sweet peas, Mr and Mrs Bewley left later for a trip to the Thousand Islands, the bride yearing away a suit of blue Canton with hat to correspond and upon their return they will reside in Gasport. | Family: BEWLEY, George R / COULTER, Helen Mildred (F51250)
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| 10508 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/15/1927 Mrs. Hulda Mary King died Friday at the home of Edward Sweeney o f Gasport. She i s survived by Six sisters, Mrs. Fredericka Leoschke of Albion; Mra. Lena Wagner, Mrs. Bertha Amlong and Mrs. Pauline Bartell of Wolcottsville; Mra Ella Baldwin of Oklahoma; and three brothers. Gustave Benteen, of Medina; Ferdinand Benteen, of Lyndonville and William of Royalton. The funeral was held this afternoon from the home Of Edward Sweeney with burial in Mountain Ridge Cemetery. The Rev. A. B Dutcher officiated, Mrs. King was born In this county and always resided here. | BENTEEN, Hulda Mary (I137319)
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| 10509 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/15/1938 Albert W., age 78 years, passed away suddenly Sunday morning, August 14, at his residence, Royalton road, Royalton. He is survived by one son and two daughters, Ernest of Royalton and Mrs. Frank Mc- Carger and Miss Gertrude Becker of Alabama Center; five grandchildren, one brother Julius Becker of Gasport and one sister Mrs. Charles Buth of Wolcottsville. Funeral will be held Tuesday, August 16, at the residence of his son Ernest at 2:30 P. M. Standard Time. Burial in Royalton Mt. Ridge cemetery, the Reverend Theodore Kuehner officiating. | BECKER, Albert W (I130712)
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| 10510 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/15/1940 Beautiful in its simplicity waa the wedding of Miaa Frances Ethel Wiser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford F. Wiser, and Herbert S. Brewer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brewer on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the First English Lutheran church, the Rev. Ivan L. Lange officiating. A delightful organ recital pre-1 - ceded "At Dawning" effectively rendered by John Moran. To the strains of the Lohengrin Wedding March, played by Mrs. George Webb, the bridal party entered the church. First to proceed down the Isle was the head usher, E. Lynn Ferris, uncle of the bride, followed by Roy Frank Krull, cousin of the bride and William Wilson. Miss Christine Hiscock, maid of honor, wore aqua chiffon marquisette made on Gre- cian lines, with matching lace in- sets, sweetheart neck and puffed sleeves. On her head she wore a breaided hao and net veil of match- ing color. She carried a semi- colonial bouquet of pink and yellow roses and gypsophila tied with silver ribbon. Mrs.s Ralph Hanson, matron of honor and cousin of bride wore a floor-length gown of golden-dawn yellow chiffon marquisette made like that of the Miss Hiscock, he too wore a matching net veil caught by the chiffon braided effect forming a halo and carried roses and mixed flower fashioned in a semi-colonial bouquet. Three-year-old Nina Ruth Ferris cousin of the bride, was flower girl. She wore a floor-length dress of powder blue, made colonial style with pink sash and pink satin ribbon with streamers tyin her long curls. She carrried a miniature bouquet of sim- ilar type. The bride,, given in marriage by her tuner, wort s white chiffon marquisette town, made on prln- ; ecu lines with kmg train. The sweetheart neck and bodice fisinoned of chanully lace _ lion-, or the lace added daintiness to the puffed sleeves. She carried a round shower bouquet of white roses, larkspur, gypsophila and valley lilies. Her finger tip veil was caught to a tiara of seeded pearls. Her only ornament was single string of pearls, gift of the groom. She carried the lace handkerchief carried by her mother at her wedding. Leonard Brewer, brother of the groom, was best man. Like the groom he wore a white suit while the ushers wore white flannels and dark blue coats. The bride's mother wore a crepe and sheer ensemble of . luggage green, made in redingote style with large left picture hat of white, matching shoes, gloves and purse. She wore a corsage of talismen roses and gardenias. The mother of the groom wore navy lace with hat to match and her corsage was of pink roses. Mrs. Alex Szur, sister of groom, Mrs. E. Lynn Ferris, Mrs. Milferd Landers and Mrs. John Ross, wearing floor-length gowns of different shades with corsages of gardenias, served as aides at the informal reception which followed at 4 o'clock at the home of bride's parents. A family dinner including the bridal party was served at 6:30 at Park hotel. Covers were laid for 35. Lemon yellow roses together with a pyramid wedding cake topped with a miniature bride and groom formed center pieces. | Family: BREWER, Herbert S / WISER, Frances Ethel (F61875)
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| 10511 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/15/1942 BUFFALO-The funeral of Mrs. Esther Beyer Stewart, wife of Frank Stewart, will be held at 3 o'clock Monday at the Ernest Wedekendt Funeral Home. Walden Avenue. Mrs. Stewart died Friday. Besides her husband. Mrs. Stewart is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beyer, Newfane: one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Mac- Carthy; and one brother, James Beyer, both of Buffalo. | BEYER, Esther A (I143314)
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| 10512 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/15/1959 SAVIGNY - Mildred M. Savigny (nee Blackley), of Lakeside, Waterport N.Y. formerly of Lockport, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 1959. Site is survived by her husband, Frederic C. One daughter, Mrs. Gordon Lowe, Lockport Two grandchildren. Also five brothers, Lewis Blackley, Kenmore, N.Y.; William, John and Harold Blackley all of Lockport, and Robert Blackley, New Jersey. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:00 P.M from The Gaul Funeral Home Inc., 263 East Ave. Interment will be in Cold Springs Cemetery | BLACKLEY, Mildred M (I148836)
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| 10513 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/15/1959 MIDDLEPORT - A former stock ckerk at the H. J. Heinz Co., Medina, Fred S. Schleef, 49, of Shelby Center, died Friday evening (Aug. 14,, 1959) in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. He was born April 7, 1910 in Canada son of the Rev. Fred- erick S. and Emma Gehrke Schleef. Mr. Schleef resided with his parents after hi wife,, the former Irene Bruning died in 1945. After Rev. Schleef retired aspastor of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville, about 10 years ago they moved to Shelby Center. Mr. Schleef was a member of St Michael's Church. Besides his parents he is sur- vived by two daughters, Mrs. Keith Freeman of Middleport and Mrs, Calvin Witkop of Wolcotts- vflfcn two brothers, Theodore and Norman Schleef, both of Wolcottsville, eat Sister, Mrs. George Kelly of Silver Creek; four grandchildren sad several nieces and nep- news. Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 at the Wallace and Heath Funeral Home, Middleort where services will be hed Mon- day afternoon at 2. The Rev. Hil- bert Huth will officiate. Burial will be in St.. Michael's Ceme- tery, Wolcottsville. | SCHLEEF, Fred S (I177662)
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| 10514 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/16/1971 Mrs. Martha F. (Beiter) Hartman, 66, formerly of Pendleton, widow of Oscar Hartman, died Saturday in Genesee County after a long illness. She was born Feb. 4, 1905, and had been a resident of Pendleton most of her life. Surviving are two foster c h i l d r e n , Mrs. Wilfred (Patricia) Bull of Pembroke and Robert Spedding of Lockport; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Fagan of Middleport; eight brothers, Lawrence Beiter, K e n m o r e ; Norbert Beiter, Cortland; Roman, Herbert and Clemens Beiter, all of North Tonawanda; Gerhardt Beiter, Eggertsville; Event Beiter, California and Harold Beiter, Swormville. She also was a sister of the late Vincent L. Beiter. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Gaul Funeral 'Home Inc., 263 East Ave., Lockport, where funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. tomorrow and at 10 from Gaod Shephrd R.C. Church, Pendleton. Burial will be in Good Shepherd Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. | BEITER, Martha F (I133116)
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| 10515 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/17/1928 Mrs. Rachel Bruning, wife of the late August Bruning, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Martin Llndke, Of Royalton. Age 76 years. She leaves to mourn her loss, three sons and two daughters, Fred of West Shelby; William, Frank Bruning and Mrs. Martin Llndke of Royal ton; Mrs. Albert Raduns Of Alabama, nine grandchildren. Funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the home of Mrs. Martin Lindke and 2:30 Standard time, from the Trinity Lutheran hurch at WolcottsvIlle. Burial at Mount Pleasant cemetery at West Shelby, Rev. Herman Ewald officiating | GENSOW, Rachael (I178337)
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| 10516 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/17/1935 The marriage of Miss Mary Bloom, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Bloom of Knowlesville to Melvln Schilling, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Schilling of West Shelby, took place on Saturday, August 10, at 2 o'clock at the Trinity Lutheran parsonage in Medina, the Rev. Conrad Poeckler officiating. The bride wore an ensemble of navy blue with matching accessories and corsage of pink sweet peas. She was attended by Miss Helen Schilling, who wore a wine-colored ensemble and corsage of pink and white sweetpeas. William H. Barnes was best man. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served to the Immediate families at Wee Acres | Family: SCHILLING, Melvin F / BLOOM, Mary Helen (F54553)
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| 10517 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/17/1936 Nora C. Brong died August 16, 1936 at the Buffalo General hospital. She is survived by her husband, Parker P., three sens, Daniel E., Karl H. and Rea G.. four daughters, Mrs. David Knox, Rhea L . Mary E. and Climina J., also her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Fogal. Funeral from the Kennedy Funeral Home, Wednesday, August 19, 1936 at 8:30 o'clock. Interment will be in Cold Springs cemetery. | WENTWORTH, Nora K (I175416)
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| 10518 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/17/1948 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bucolo of 235 Olcott St. announce the engagement of their daughter. Prances E., to Felix Reale, son of Mr, and Mrs. Battista Reale of 40 Mill St., Middleport, The wedding will be solemnized in the near future | Family: REALE, Felix / BUCOLO, Frances E (F67244)
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| 10519 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/17/1948 Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Lederhouse of 97 Pound St. announce the engagement of their daughter, Marilyn Ruth Slater, to Claude Frank Wright, son of Mrs. Irma Wright, Front Street, Middleport. The wedding will be solemnized this month. ALSO Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/20/1948 Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Lederhouse of 97 Pound St. announce that the marriage of their daughter, Marilyn Ruth, to Claude F. Wright, son of Mrs. Irma Wright of Middleport, will be solemnized tomorrow at 11 o'clock in Emmanuel Methodist Church. No Invitations have been issued but relatives and friends are invited to attend. | Family: WRIGHT, Claude Frank / SLATER, Marilyn Ruth (F59577)
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| 10520 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/17/1951 Mr. and Mrs. T. Edwin Mc- Knight of 174 Genesee St. announce that the marriage of their daughter, Audrey Ruth, to James J. Britt of Grand Island will be solemnized at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning in St. John the Baptist Church. A reception will be held from 2 to 4 o'clock in the Washington Room of the Park Hotel. Friends and relatives are cor- dially invited to attend. ALSO Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/20/1951 White gladioli and palms adorped the altar of St. John the Baptist Church forming the background for the simple wedding service Saturday, uniting in marriage Miss Audrey R. McKnight, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Edwin McKnight, and James J. Britt of Grand Island, son of John Britt, Middleport. The Rev. Francis A. Clancy, DD, pastor, performed the ceremony and Miss Sally Niland sang the Ave Maria. The bride wore a white marquisette gown over satin, designed with a tight bodice, the long sleeves accented with cuffs of Chantilly lace. Her full skirt was in tiers of matching lace. A lace cloche held the finger-tip veil of French illusion. She carried a cascade bouquet of gardenias and white roses. Mrs*. R. James Buchanan of Portsmouth, Va., her sister's matron of honor, was attired in a gown of w h i t e French embroidered organdy over green taffeta matching green cloche and a cu - cade bouquet of green carnations completed her costume. Mrs. Robert Wall in orchid and Miss Susan McDermott in yellow wore gowns similar to that of the matron of honor, with matching cloches and bouquets. Paul Joensen was best man and ushers were John Tracy and Robert Bensman of Grand Island. Mrs. McKnight, for her daughter's wedding, chose a violet shantung two-piece ensemble with matching hat and black accessories.. She wore yellow roses. A purple velvet ensemble with matching velvet hat and accessories was chosen by Mrs. Patrick Healy, grandmother of the groom. Following the bieadkfast and reception in the Washington Room of the Park Hotel, the couple left for an eastern a motor trip. For traveling, the bride wore a check suit with black velvet accessories and a corsage of red roses. After Aug. 26, they will reside in Buffalo. | Family: BRITT, James J / MCKNIGHT, Audrey Ruth (F63180)
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| 10521 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/17/1966 MURPHY - The Funeral of the late Mrs. Celia Murphy, of 237 Jackson St. was held from the Haenle Funeral Home, 230 Jackson St. on Tues. Aug. 16, 1966 at 8:30 and 9:00 o'clock at St. Patrick's Church. Rev. Leo F. Reddy officiated. The Bearers where Lawrence W h i t e, Lawrence Martin, Harold Mc- Craith, David Keleher, J o hn Quinones, and James Sharkey. Interment was in St. Patrick's Cemetery. | BARRETT, Celia (I125439)
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| 10522 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/18/1944 Services for John S. Bicker, who died at the home of a son, Stephen Bicker. 201 Union St., Thursday, will be held at 8:30 tomorrow at the Kennedy Funeral Home and at 9 o'clock at St. John's Church, with burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Mr. Bicker had been employed for many years by the Harrison Radiator Division, General Motors Corporation, but retired 5 years ago. He was born In the Town of Pendleton. He leaves 2 sons, Stephen and William J. Bicker, 2 daughters, Mrs. Arthur Savigny and Mrs. Rial Roberts and 3 sisters, Mrs. John Bishop, Mrs. William Baudendistle and Mrs. Frank Laubacker, all of Lockport. | BICKER, John S (I143934)
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| 10523 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/18/1954 BECKER-William H. Becker of Ridge Road, Town of Hartland paaaed away Wednesday morning Aug. 18, 1954 at Lockport City Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Emma; his mother, Mrs. Augusta Becker; two brothers, Frank and Arthur Becker, a sister Jennie Becker, all of the Town of Hartland. Also several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday from 3-5 and 7 9:30 at the Wallace and Heath F u n e r a l Home, Middleport where services will be held Fri day afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Norman E. Douglas officiating. Burial will be in Hartland Central cemetery. Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/18/1954 BECKER-William H. Becker of Ridge Road, Town of Hartland paaaed away Wednesday morning Aug. 18, 1954 at Lockport City Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Emma; his mother, Mrs. Augusta Becker; two brothers, Frank and Arthur Becker, a sister Jennie Becker, all of the Town of Hartland. Also several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday from 3-5 and 7 9:30 at the Wallace and Heath F u n e r a l Home, Middleport where services will be held Fri day afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Norman E. Douglas officiating. Burial will be in Hartland Central cemetery. | BECKER, William H (I110148)
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| 10524 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/18/1969 URTEL - Fred of 9 Irving St., passed away Friday, August 15, 1969. Husband of the late Lou ise Manning, father of Mrs William Redmond of Harris Hill, Miss Lucille Urtel of Lock- port, Mrs. James Allen of Oceanside, Calif., brother of Mrs. Mary Bullock of Lockport William P. Uriel of Niagara Falls, also survived by ten grandchildren. Friends received from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the Joseph M. Kennedy Funeral Home Inc., 122 Walnut St., where the funeral will be held Tuesday, August 19 at 9:00 a.m and 9:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church. Interment in Cold Spring Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited Monday at 8:00 p.m. | URTEL, Fred (I187435)
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| 10525 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/19/1932 PENDLETON VILLAGE, Aug., 19 --Funeral services for Alice J. Lar- away Randolph, wife of John E Randolph of Pendleton, were held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Burt Blanott of 203 Leroy avenue Buffalo, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. C. H. williams of Grace United Brethren church, a former pastor fo the Pendleton United Brethren church, officiated assisted by Rev. Lydia Woodward, pastor of the Pendleton church during her husband's absence in England. Burial was in the family lot at East Clarence cemetery. Mrs. Randolph was born at the Rapids, December 3, 1850 and December 30, 1811. was married to John E. Randolph ol the town of Lockport. Beside her husband. Mrs. Randolph Is survived by two daughters and two sons, Mrs. J. B. Short ol Akron, Ohio. Mrs. Burt Blanott ot Buffalo; Reuben J., of Maywood, New Jersey and Earl of Pendleton. Also sixteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; one sister Mrs. J. B. Utley of Newfane, and one brother, Charles Laraway of Swifts' Mills, N.Y. | LARAWAY, Alice J (I150543)
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| 10526 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/2/1933 The marriage of George Robison, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Robison, and Miss Delia Branch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Branch of Newfane, took place Saturday at 1 o'clock at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage. Rev. H. E. Crowley performing the ring service in the presence of the atendants, Miss Wilma Branch, sister of the bride and Earl Robison, brother of the groom. The bridal party left on a motor trip. | Family: ROBISON, George / BRANCH, Della I (F59939)
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| 10527 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/2/1965 An area farmer and retired school custodian William G Robinson, 83, of 6832 Dale Road, Newfane. died Sunday (Aug. 1, 1965) at Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for one day He had been transferred from Inter - Communlty Memorial Hospital at Newfane. and had been ill for some time He was born Feb. 8, 1882 in Newfane, the son of William and Katherine Hagenmaier Robinson. Although he was engaged in farming most of his life, Mr. Robinson had worked as a mechanic, waa employed at one time by tha lata Lyman Doodridge in the hardware business, and for Elbert Wilson in plumbing and heating. At the time of his retirement, he had been custodian of the Wrights Corners School. Mr. Robinson was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Newfane. Surviving are bis widow, t h e former Nellie Brandt; three daughters, Mrs. Leo (Myrtle) Braun of Wrights Corners. Mrs. Leiand (Taalma) Seward of Gasport. Mrs. Clinton (Norma) Parlier and a son, Wayne Robinson, both of Newfane; also I 50 eight grandchildren and 11 great - grandchildren and sever- nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Rut- land - Corwin Funeral Home, Inc., 2670 Main St.,, Newfane beginning at 7 this evening. The family will be present from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2 p m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Richard Boytim officiating. Burial will be in Corwin Cem etery. | ROBINSON, William G (I165971)
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| 10528 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/20/1928 Mrs. Lucy M. Bell, widow of William H. Bell, active for years in the First Baptist church, died last night at her home, 129 Pine street, after a brief illness. Funeral servlces will be held Wednesday afternoon at 8:30 o'clock at the home with burial in Cold Springs cemetery. Daughter of the late Merrit B, and Elvira M. Lewis, Mrs. Bell was born at North Java, Wyoming county. In 1854, the family moved to Niagara county and settled on a farm about two and one-half mlies south of the city, on the Robison road. Later they moved to a place on the Transit road. Mrs. Bell attended the Old Union School under the princlpalshlp of Asher B. Evans. On September 21, 1869, she was married to William H. Bell, and resided on the Bell farm south of the city on the Transit road, until 1905, when they moved to 129 Pine street, where Mr Bell died in 1924. Three sons were born to them, Lewis T., deceased; Rev. William C. of Africa, now of Auburndale, Mass., and Jesse M. Bell of this city. Mrs. Bell was an active member of the First Baptist church, being identified with its various societies for many years, serving as president of the Ladies' Aid for several terms. She was also a deaconess and a member of Judson Class. She was a member of the Buffalo Chapter D. A. R., being a direct descendent of Eleazer Lewis. While Mrs. Bell took little part in club activities, she was always interested in the welfare of Lockport. Several weeKs ago, she contracted a cold which at first seemed to yield to treatment, but com- plications set in proving fatal. Surviving, besides her two sons, are seven grandchildren, one great granddaughter and several nephews and nieces. | LEWIS, Lucy M (I134035)
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| 10529 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/20/1928 Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wilkins, Mr. and Mrs. James Hickey and Mrs. Mary Frasler attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary Borget held at her late home at North Ridge, Tuesday. | Mary (I158216)
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| 10530 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/20/1945 Arrested In Little Valley by De- tective Sergts. William Croose and Benjamin Furlong on a charge of failure to support a two-year-old child, Theodore Rufus Sherlock, 42, was assaigned today before Police Judge Delaney where he was placed on probation for one year. The complainant was his wife, Dorothy Sherlock of Harvey Avenue. Authorities said Sherlock is working on a farm at Little Valley. | SHERLOCK, Theodore Rufus (I141735)
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| 10531 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/20/1966 ABERCROMBIE - Ronnie O. Abercrombie. of 245 Green St., Lockport, NY., passed away Friday, Augst 19, 1966, at Millard Fillmore Hospital. Buffalo. N.Y. He is survived by his father and step - mother, Mr. and Mrs. William L. Abercrombie. of North Ridge, N.Y , his mother, Mrs. Clara Froelich, of Newton, Ala., four sisters, the Misses Cynthia Diane, Tina Marie, Angela K. and Deborah Sue Abercrombie, all of North Ridge, N.Y., one step-sister and two step - brothers, Mrs. Douglas Secord, of Wilson, NY., Vernon Calvert and Stephen Calvert, of North Ridge. N.Y., also his grandparents, Mr, and Mrs. H. P. Abercrombie, of Winter Haven, Fla. and Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Mathews, of Enterprise, Ala. Friends may call at the Funeral Home of Taylor & Reynolds. Niagara at North Transit Street where funeral services will be held at 2:00 o'clock Satruday afternoon The Rev. Haold Faba will officiate. Interment will be in Winter Haven, Fla. | ABERCROMBIE, Ronnie O (I145370)
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| 10532 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/20/1966 FREDERICKS - D e b o r ah Lynn at Inter • Community Memorial Hospital, Newfane, Thursday, Aug. 18, 1966. Daughter of William and Dorothy Fredericks of Wilson; sister of Mrs. Harvey (Donna) Lonsbery. Carol and William Jr., all of Wilson. Granddaughter of Samuel E. Britton of Niagara Falls and Edward Schnerstein of Kenmore: aunt of Brian Lonsbery of Wilson. Friends may call at the Hamilton a nd Clark Funeral Chapel, Wilson where the family will be present the hours of 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral chapel Mon day at 2 p.m., the Rev. Paul Huyett officiating Interment in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery | FREDERICKS, Deborah Lynn (I173887)
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| 10533 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/21/1937 Funeral services for Edgar Bickford were held at his late home on the Town Line road. Wednesday, and burial was in North Ridge cemetery. Mrs. Bickford formerly lived on the Church road here. His was one of four burials in North Ridge cemetery Wednesday. | BICKFORD, William Edgar (I144074)
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| 10534 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/21/1950 Services for a 34-year-old Lock- port native who, with his twin rother, saw hazardous wartime duty with a Navy minesweeper in the Pacific will be held tomorrow morning. He was George Ivan Boyer. son of Walter and Edith Overend Boyer of Lockport, who died Saturday at his home on the Godfrey Road. Burt, after a long Illness. Before the war he was a machinist at the Dewey Almy Chemical Company. Mr. Boyer and his twin, H. Vernon Boyer, of Lockport. enlisted in the Navy March 28. 1944 and through special Intercession of the late President Roosevelt, received training and assignments to duty at the same shore and ship sta- tions. Their minesweeper was ac- tive in advance echelons of Pacific and Aeutian campaigns. Besides his parents and brother, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Helen Singer Boyer, and two children. Donna Marie and John Frederick Boyer, all of Burt, and his grandparents, Mrs. Laura Boyer and Mrs. Agnes Overend, both of Lockport. Services will be held at 9 o'clock tomorrow at the Prudden Funeral Home", 342 Genesee St.. and at 10 o'clock at St. Charles Borromeo Church. Olcott. Burial will be in Wright's Corners Cemetery. | BOYER, George Ivan (I133199)
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| 10535 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/21/1951 BOBZIEN-Frederick W. Bobzien, husband of Bertha Mehles Bobzien, entered into rest at his home, Purdy Road, Lockport, Monday evening, August 20, 1951. Besides his wife, he leaves four sons and nne daughter, Arthur of California, Howard and Norman, both of Lockport, Lawrence of Olcott and Mrs. Fletcher Wilson of Newfane, seven grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Friends m a y call at the Glenn H. Corwin Funeral Home, 27 North Main St.. Newfane, where services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Burial in Corwln cemetery, Newfane. | BOBZIEN, Frederick W (I153190)
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| 10536 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/21/1959 NEWFANE - Maurice H. Bul- lard, 79, of Washington St., died Thursday night (Aug. 20. 1959) in the Inter-Community Memorial Hospital, Newfane. He had been in ill health for three years. Mr. Bullard was born June 14, 1880 on the Hess Rd., a son of Thomas and Agnes Bullard. During his early years he taught school before he operated a gen- eral store at Olcott with his late brother, Arthur. He was also in- spector for the Town of Newfane Water Works for several years. He was a member of the West Somerset Baptist Church and was the first president of the Logus League. He was a past president of the Newfane Lions Club and a trustee of Olcott School District for 21 years prior to centraliza- tion. He was also an officer in the Olcott Fire Co. for many years. Surviving are his wife, Flor- M. Bullard, a son, Ebert N. Cronk of Burt and two grand- children. Services will be held at the Glenn H. Corwin Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at 2, with the Rev. James S. Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Wright's Cor- ners Cemetery. | BULLARD, Maurice H (I187076)
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| 10537 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/22/1921 News of the sudden death of Mrs. Helene M. Bewley. nee Dickson. wife of Former Assemblyman William Bew- ley of this city, at Los Angeles. Cal., was received here late Saturday. Mr. Bewley. who has been associated with tho General Motors Corporation, with headquarters at Detroit. Mich, and was at his office there. first received a telegram stating his wife had suffered a stroke, presumably apoplexy, and a short time later was advised of her death. He left immediately for California and upen his arrival arrangements for the funeral will be made. A telegram was also received by Mrs. Bewley's brother. George, here announcing the death of Mrs. Bewley. Mrs. Bewley. who was a former resident of Buffalo, was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends since taking up her residence In Lockport and news . of her death will he a great shock to them. Besides her husband. Mrs. Bewley is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Jessie Parson and Mrs. David Martin, both of Los Angeles. | DICKSON, Helena M (I143205)
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| 10538 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/22/1928 After more than three hours of fruitiest effort with pulmotors and other recuscitation methods, physicians at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon gave up hopes of restoring the life of George S. Bennett, 55 years old. prominent Middleport business man and Republican candidate for county treasurer, who plunged into the barge canal with his automobile near the Main street lift bridge in Middleport at 10 o'clock this morning. With a faint hope that some trace of life might still remain in the man although he had been under water more than thirty min- utes, Drs. T. A. Addy and C. H. Thomas of Middleport had worked steadily over the body while a large part of the village looked helplessly on. The new inhalator recently purchased for the Lock- port fire department was rushed to Middleport by automobile and a pulmotor was sent from Buffalo by airplane but neither proved of any avail. Swerves From Street Bennett had been to inspect a building which is under construc- tion and was returning to his of- fice at about 10 o'clock. Near the Main street bridge over the Barge canal which passes through the village, his light sedan was seen to swerve suddenly from the high- way and plunge over the bank, disappearing beneath the water. A tow car was hurried to the sport where the auto went over the bank and a chain was attached to the submerged machine by Charles Kennedy, the Middle- port scoutmaster who dove and swam about the machine. The sedan was then raised from the water sufficiently so that Bennett's body could be removed from a win- dow. It was thirty-two minutes after the auto had taken its tragic plunge before Bennett's body was raised from the water to the bank where the physicians were waiting to administer first sld. -No pulse could be found but knowing that life had In the past been restored in cases where persons have been under water for longer periods, the physicians assisted by willing spectators began artificial recuscitation while hurry calls were sent to Lockport and Buffalo for pul- motors. Assistant Superintendent Of Fire Alarms Frank J. Murtaugh and Anthony J. Haley of the Lockport Light, Heat and Power Company responded in the latter's automo- bile with the new inhalator. This was purchased several months ago by the Lockport fire Department and ft waa the first time It had aver been used. The Inhalator was placed In operation for forty minutes bat had no effect on the lifeless form. Meanwhile a pnlmoter arrived by airplane from Buffalo and was tried with no better results; Give Up Last Hope. At 1:M o'clock the tired medical men finally gave up the hopes to which they had so long and faithfully clang and the body was removed from the canal bank to the Whltad and Hall undertaking; establishment. Dr. F. A. Kittinger. of Lockport coroner, was notified and Issued a certificate of accidental death. Bennett was one of the best known and. most active citizens of Middleport and yesterday filed a petition at the County Election Bureau In Lockport as a Republican candidate for county treasurer. Ha was the first candidate to proaenf ttmeelf for this office from the eastern extremity of the county In many years. Starting In business In Middleport under the firm name of Compton and Bennett, produce buyers. In 1905, Bennett continued as a produce merchant until 1920 when he entered the lumber and coal business In which he was stiil actively engaged. He served as village treasurer from 1911 to 1926 and at the time of his death was president of the Board of Education, a director of the Community Trust Company of Middleport. a director of the Middleport Loan and Savings Association since 1922 and president of the Middleport Improvement Association which recently presented the village a new street. Butler Parkway. Fraternally. Bennett was a member of the Cataract lodge of Masons where he served as master from 1901 to 1904 and was a member Of too Medina Lodge of Elks. Por many years he had been a trustee of the Methodist Episcopal church and had always been active In every community activity. was always a Republican. Surviving are his wife, Winifred; one soft, Spsncar Bennett of Middleport and a daughter, Beverley Smith of Medina. | BENNETT, George F (I139054)
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| 10539 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/22/1946 A member of the Royalton Town Board, Charles H. Bower, 75, of the Riddle Road, died at 5 o'clock this morning in Lockport City Hospital after an illness of two months. Mr. Bower was a town councilman and former peace Justice. He had been on the town board 10 years. Born in Royalton, Mr. Bower spent most of his life in farming in the Riddle Road. At one time he operated a threshing machine with which he threshed grain for many farmers of Niagara County. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lottie Bower: a son, Raymond Bower, Royalton; two grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Kate Cook and Mrs. May Claude, of this vicinity. Services will be held Sunday at 2:30 at the family home. Burial will be in Chestnut Ridge Cemetery. | BOWER, Charles H (I151921)
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| 10540 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/22/1957 Theodore Bistoff, 92, a Royalton native, d i e d Wednesday (Aug. 21. 1957) in Erie County Infirmary, after a brief Illness. An area farmer, he was born Oct. 31, 1865, the son of Gustav and Anna Schuster Bistoff. He had worked on farms In the Akron area where he had lived most of his life. His wife was the former Anna Van Buren, now deceased. Surviving are a daughter,. Mrs. Edward Brucker, Akron; three sons, Fred G., Akron; Royal A., Lockport; and Glenn E . Lyndonville; two sisters, Mrs. John Mur- taugh, Ransomville; and Mrs. August Raduns, Buffalo; and a brother, William, Buffalo. Services will be Saturday afternoon at 2 ln Bernhardt Funeral Home, Akron. Burial will be in Evergreen Lawn Cemetery, Ak- ron. | BISTOFF, Theodore (I147601)
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| 10541 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/22/1970 BEITER - Arnold P. Sr.. suddenly. Aug. 21. 1970. beloved husband of Phyllis (Gordon) Beiter; death father of Diane, Arnold P. Jr., Gail and James Beiter and the late Denise Beiter; dear son of Vincent and Elizabeth (Windnagel) Beiter; brother of Anthony, raymond (Elizabeth) Swagler, Mrs. Earl, Mrs. William (Arline) Goerss, Mrs. Stanley Lester (Rita) Spoth, Vincent Jr. and Joseph Beiter. Friends may call from 1-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Dietrich Funeral Home Inc., 2480 Kensington Ave., Snyder (1 block west of Main St., at Exit 50 N.Y.S.T.) where services will be held Monday at 9:15 and at Good Shepherd church at Pendleton, N.Y. at 10 a.m. Friends are invited. | BEITER, Arnold P (I133225)
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| 10542 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/23/1947 CATON-J. Gus Caton, of 193 Washburn Street, passed away on Friday, August 22nd. 1947, at the Lockport City Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mary Alice, one daughter, Mrs. Howard Bolton, three grandchildren, also one sister, Mrs. Burton Howell, all of Lockport The funeral will be held at 8:30 o'clock on Monday morning at Taylor St Reynolds Funeral Home, Niagara at North Transit Street, and at 9:00 o'clock at 8t. John's Church. Interment will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery. | CATON, J Gus (I156146)
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| 10543 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/23/1948 Critically injured Friday when his auto overturned at a curve in the Thrall Road Walter E. Bisher Jr., 22, a World War II veteran, died at 8:30 Sunday morning in Lock port City Hospital of a fractured skull. Mr. Bisher was born Sept. 18, 1926 in Lockport, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bisher who now lives in the Lower Mountain Road. He attended public schools in Lockport and Barker. Before entering the service he was employed in the Nu-Way Market. During World War II, Mr. Bisher served in the Navy as a signalman after receiving his training in Sampson.* He participated in the invasion of Japan. After receiving his discharge, Mr Bisher was employed by the Simonds Saw and Steel Company of Lockport. He was a member of Lockport Aerie, 825, Fraternal Or der of Eagles. Besides his parents, Mr. Bisher leaves two sisters, Mrs. Arnold Wy ant of Auburn and Mrs, Ellsworth Kenyon of Lockport and one brother, Roger Bisher, at home. Services will be held at 2:30 tomorrow at the Prudden Funeral Home, 242 Genesee 8t. The Rev Harold McHnay, pastor of Emmanuel Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery. | BISHER, Walter Earl (I147107)
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| 10544 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/23/1957 Mrs.. Emelia Pless, 72, of 54 Park Pl., a Wolcottsville native, died Thursday night (Aug. 22. 1957) in Lockport Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was born Nov.. 22, 1884, the daughter of William and Minnie Gensow Brege. She had lived in Lockport nearly 50 years and was a ember of Trinity Lutheran Church. Surviving are her husband, Fred W. Pless; two daughters, Mrs Alice Weaver and Mrs. Robert A Smith; a brother, William Brege, all of Lockport; and five grand- children. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 at Prudden ndt Funeral Home,, 262 Genesee St., where services will be held Sun- day afternoon at 2:30. The Rev.. Ernest E. Heuer and the Rev. Her- man Meier will officiate. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Ceme- tery. | BREGE, Emelia (I168589)
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| 10545 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/23/1960 BISCHKOPF - Bertha T. Bisch-. kopf, 37 Charlotte Street, widow of the late William C. Bischkopf, entered into rest on Monday, Aug- ust 22. She is survived by two daughters and one son, Mrs. John W. Seefeldt of Wilson. New York; Mrs. Edward W. Nayman and Carl H. Bischkopf; one granddaughter, Caroline Ann Nayman; three brothers, William Keller. George Keller, all of Lockport and Albert Keller of East Syra- cuse and several nieces and neph- ews. Remains reposing at the Paul Reynolds Funeral Home, 46 Esst Avenue where Funeral Services will be held on Thursday morning at 8:30 and at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's Church. Interment will be in Cold Springs Cemetery. ALSO Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/23/1960 Mrs Bertha T. Bischkopf 69. of 37 Charlotte St , a 37-year resident of Lockport, died Monday (Aug. 22. 1960) at Lockport Memorial Hospital. Born in Pendleton May 26, 1K9I, she was the daughter of Henry and Theresa Schugart Keller. Surviving her are two daugh ins, Mrs. Edward W. Nayman of Lockport. and Mrs John W Seefeldt of Wilson; a son. Carl H. of Lockport, three brothers William and George Keller of Lockport, and Albert Keller of East Syracuse, and one grand- child. Services will be held at 8:30 Thursday morning at the Paul Reynolds funeral Home, 46 East Ave., and at 9 in St. Mary's Church. The Rev. Albert G. Win- ter of St. Mary's will officiate. | KELLER, Bertha T (I83008)
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| 10546 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/23/1968 DUCHOW - William F. Duch- ow of Lewiston Road, Middleport, passed away Thursday (Aug. 22, 1968) at the Medina Memorial Hospital, He is survived by one son, Elwood W. Duchow of Middleport; two granddaughters, Mrs. Roger (Ruth) Johnson of Gasport, Mrs. Roger (Berniece) Raff of Middleport and one greatgrandson; two brothers, Frank of Lockport, Charles of Middleport, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday and Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Wallace & Heath Funeral Home Inc., Middleport, where funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Hilbert Huth officiating. Burial in Royalton Mountain Ridge Cemetery. | DUCHOW, William F (I131175)
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| 10547 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/23/1971 LANCASTER, Calif. - Elton W. Bentean, 59, formerly of the Lockport area, died near here Saturday in Palmdale Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Bentean was an auto mechanic who was born in the Town,of Royalton, Jan. 13, 1912, a son of William and Anna Leichtenberger Bentean. He had lived most of his life on the Niagara Frontier. Mr. Bentean had lived in California about eight years. "Previously he had lived in Arizona and Ohio, since leaving Western New York about 1955. S u r v i v o r s include two daughters, Mrs. P. David (Patricia) Fiegl of Gasport and .Mrs. Nicholas (Judith) Nasser of Phoenix, Ariz.; and a sister, Mrs. James (Cora) Danler of Michigan; and several grandchildren and a nephew. The body will be cremated. F u n e r a l arrangements are being made at the convenience of the family. ALSO Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/24/1971 The listing of survivors of Elton W. Bentean in Monday's edition of the Union-Sun & Journal inadvertently omitted his widow, Mrs. Elsie (Seelow) Bentean, Lancaster, Cal., and a stepson, Edward W. Sherman Jr. of Williamsville. Mr. Ben- tean, 59, formerly of Lockport died Saturday in Lancaster, Cal. | BENTEAN, Elton William (I109694)
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| 10548 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/24/1937 Ernest S. Breed, 57, native and lifelong resident of the town of Yates,, Orleans county, died sudden- ly Monday afternoon at his Summer cottage, west of Shadigee of a heart ailment and complications. Mr. Breed was a graduate of Lyn- donville high school, and Cornell law school. He practiced law in Lyn- donville. He was a member and pst master of Lyndonville lodge, 7 F & A M. Surviving are his widow, Ione Andrews Breed; three sons, Ernest Jr., Bartlett and Sanford Breed; three daughters, Helen, Julia and Elizabeth Breed all at home; and two brothers, Burr Breed, Niagara Falls and Frank Breed, Kansas City. | BREED, Ernest S (I168400)
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| 10549 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/24/1937 Mrs. Eliza Bowerman, 77, widow of William H. Bowerman. died Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of her son, Charles Bowerman, Jonnnycake road, Royalton, after a long Illness. She was born In Canada but had lived in this vicinity lor the past 39 years. She was a member of Emmanuel Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Bowerman died 11 yean ago. Surviving are nine sons and two daughters, Charles, of Royalton, Ernest, Harvey and Percy, town of Lockport; Fred, of Toronto; Wilfred, of Beach Ridge; Harold, of Mapleton, John of Cambria; J Nelson, of Lockport; Mrs. Ida M. Rigerman of Kenmore and Mrs Margaret Reid of Jackson, Mich. 21 grandchildren; one great grandchild; two brothers and one sister William and George Simmons of Elberta, Can. and Mrs. Margaret Sinclair of St. Catharines, Ont. The body was taken to the home of the son, Ernest Bowerman, Upper Mountain road, town of Lockport where services will be held.Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. Paul Morrison, minister of Emmanuel church, will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood ceme- tery. | SIMMONS, Eliza (I160581)
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| 10550 | Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/24/1959 Miss Barbara L. Buhr became the bride of Richard R Forsey Saturday afternoon at 3:30 in the First Pres- byterian Church. The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, Ralph L. Buri. Vases of white gladioli and pompons and white tapers in candelabra enhanced chancel. Tbe Wedding music was played by the Bell Choir, with James Todkiil as soloist, and Mrs. Fer- ris Fraser at director - organist. The bride was a member of the Chancel Choir for the past sev- eral years. Dr. Stephen E. Palmer per- formed for the daughter of Mrs. Walter C. Buhr of 33 Corin- thia St. and the late Mr. Buhr. The grooms parents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Forsey of 107 Grant St The bride's gown was fash- ioned of silk organza featuring a scoop scalloped neckline, long pointed sleeves and a basque bod- ice trimmed with Chantilly lace. A redingote diagonal panel, edged with scalloped Chantilry lace, disguished the floor-length bouffant skirt. She wore a single strand of pearls sod earrings, gifts of the groom. RHINESTONE TIARA A iwHOtiul French illusion bri- dal veil was caught to a ti a r a of seed pearls sod rhinesrones. She carried sa arm crescent bouquet of white roses sad stephanotis with s shower of white satin rib- bon. Mrs, Alan Smith was matron of honor. Her gown was of white lace over orchid taffeta with scoop neckline, cap sleeves and an orchid satin bow with stream- ers down the front of die baller- fna-length skirt. She wore a white chiffon picture hat with orchid atrasmsra, sad carried a white fireside basket of yellow sweet heart roses sad stephanotis. Miss Cynthia Saraf and Mrs Allen Wilson of Newfane were bridesmaids. Junior brides- maid was Miss Cheryl Ann Smith, cousin of die bride. The bridesmaids were attired like that of the matron of honor in cqua, sad carried white fireside boskets of golden rapture roses sod yellow sweetheart roses. The junior bridesmaid wore a dress of aqua embroidered silk organ- za with square neckline, cap sleeves sod bouffant batlerina- length skirt. She wore a wreath of aqua lilies of the valley with satin streamers down the back and carried a white fireside basket of yellow sweetheart roses. Keith Forsey was his brother's best man. The guests were seat ed by Howard Newman, cousin of the bride, Alan Smith, Charles Eick of LaSalle, Ronad Gas- coyne and junior usher Thomas Parker of Ransomville, cousinn of the groom. SWEETHEART ROSES For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Buhr chose a pale pink lace and organza gown with matching accessories and a corsage of white sweetheart roses and ste- phanotis. The groom's mother favored a gown of beige lace over taffeta, beige accessories and a corsage of yellow sweetheart roses. About 250 guests attended the reception at 4:30 in the Lox-Plaza Hotel. The attendants' baskets, candles in crystal holders and a vase arrangement of sterling sil- ver roses decorated the bride's table. A separate table held the four-tiered wedding cake, topped with champagne glasses filled with miniature sweetheart roses. Serving at the punch bowls were the Misses Dorothy Holtz, Jane Haseley, Joyce Nagel. Christine Gentile and Susan Holoombe. The couple chose die Thousand Islands sad the Adirondack Mountains for their wedding trip. As the bride left with the groom, she was wearing a mauve green dacron dress, black and white accessories and a corsage of white sweetheart roses and stephanotis. When they return, the newlyweds win make their home at 33 Corinthia St. Out-of-town guests were from Akron, Attica. Buffalo, Canada Chicago, Ebnira, Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda, Ransom ville, Rochester, West Seneca and Wilson. The bride was graduated from Lockport Senior High School and the groom was graduated from Rochester Institute of Techol- ogy. | Family: FORSEY, Richard R / BUHR, Barbara Loraine (F68338)
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