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| 13101 | Niagara Gazette Falls Man Dies At Carbon Plant George Mess, 61, of 3012 Lockport road, a resident of Niagara Falls for about 25 years, collapsed and died yesterday while at work at the National Carbon company. He was reported to have suffered a heart attack. Mr. Mess, born in Scotland, had been employed by the company for the last 24 years as an operator. He was a member of St. James Lodge 156. Surviving are his wife, Mary Jane; one son, George, Jr.; a daughter, Mrs. L.D. Breeden, all of this city; a brother, Robert, Peterhead, Scot- land, and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Rhoney Funeral home. | MESS, George (I9900)
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| 13102 | Niagara Gazette Falls Woman Dies at 57 Mrs. Martha Pendergast..57, of 1123 Michigan Ave., a city resi- dent for 45 years, died Wednesday (Dec. 25, 1957) at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital after a four months ill- ness. Her husband, William F. Pen- dergast ST., died in November. She was born in Lockport and is survived by her father, Henry Keller, Los Angeles, Calif.; four sons, James E., John R., Charles L.. and Thomas P. Pendergast, all of this city; four daughters. Mrs. Donald Strasburg, Mrs. Frank Se- rianhe, Mrs, Alex Munro, and Mrs. Raymond Gruarin, all of this cky; and eight grandchildren. Also surviving are four brothers, Alfred, Otto, Raymond and Nor- man Keller, ail of Los Angeles, and two sisters, Mrs. Elsie South- wick. Los Angeles, and Mrs. Paul Shumway, of the state of Wash- ington. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Rc- danz Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Bunal will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. | KELLER, Martha E (I57102)
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| 13103 | Niagara Gazette Former City Alderman Dies at 72 NORTH TONAWANDA— Benjamin H. Lindhurst 72, of 251 Payne Ave., a former city alderman, died Tuesday (Sept. 24, 1963) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was a lifelong resident of this city and a charter member of Grace Lutheran Church and a member of the official board of St. John's Home for Children in Buffalo. Mr. Lindhurst, a letter carrier here for 40 years, retired in 1951. He was a longtime member of the National Association of Letter Carriers and also a member of the National Association of Retired Civil Service Employes. He was a member of Columbia Hook and Ladder Co. No 1, North Tonawanda Firemen's Benevolent Association and the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. Survivors include his widow, Florence Strassel Lindhurst; a son, Kenneth Lindhurst; two daughters, Mrs. Louis Ri c h e r t and Mrs. Albert Krueger; two sisters, Mrs. Edward Doody and Mrs. Nelson Forsyth, and nine grandchildren all of this city. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wattengel Funeral Home where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Rev. Howard E. Funk officiating. .Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Park. | LINDHURST, Benjamin H (I203479)
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| 13104 | Niagara Gazette Former Health Board Member Succumbs NORTH TONAWANDA, July 16 -Charles F. Schumacher, 81, a life- long resident of this city, died at his home, 238 Miller street, yester- day. A former member of the Board of Health, Mr. Schumacher was a charter member of the Live Hose company and a member of Electric city Lodge, IOOF, and the North Tonawanda Fireman's asso- ciation. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Alvin Strassel; a sister, Mrs. William Schultz, both of North Tonawanda; a son, Leo C., and two grandchildren, of Tonawanda. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the home, with the Rev. Herman B. Miller officiating. Interment will be in Elm Lawn cemetery. | SCHUMACHER, Charles F (I77860)
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| 13105 | Niagara Gazette FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-Mr. and Mrs. Chester A. Voelker, former residents of Niagara Falls, will be honored by their children at an open house and dinner here to celebrate their 50th anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Voelker resided at 1833 Michigan Ave., Niagara Falls, before moving to Flordia in 1960. Before h i s retirement, Mr. Voelker was employed by the Aluminum Company of America. The Voelkers have two daughters, Mrs. J. Frank Neal, Fort Lauderdale, and Mrs. James J. Freeman, Miami, and one son, Howard L. Voelker, Burt Circle, Lewiston, N.Y. Mr. and Mrs. Voelker were wed July 25, 1916 at Z i o n Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls, by the late Rev. Herman Brezing. | Family: VOELKER, Chester Allen / FRYE, Lydia Bertha Auguste (F6315)
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| 13106 | Niagara Gazette Francis J. Sirgey, 38, of 8218 Munson Ave., died Monday (Nov. 17, 1958) in Veterans Ad- ministration Hospital, Buffalo, after a two-year illness. Mr. Sirgey was a clerk at Chisholm-ryder co. for 16 years before his illness. A graduate of Trott vocational School, he was active in the Knights of Columbus. In World War iI he seerved in the Pacific Theater of war. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Marjorie Sirgey; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Amos P. Sirgey; two brothers, Henry and Thomas Sirgey, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Tobey, all of this city. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday by the Holy Name Society of st. John de LaSalle Church and at 9 p.m. by the Knights of Colum- bus at the Lane Funeral Home. Services will be held at the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. Thursday and at the church at 9:30. Burial will be in veterans plot at Riverdale Cemetery. | SIRGEY, Francis J (I142342)
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| 13107 | Niagara Gazette Frank Budde, 70 years old, died at Memorial hospital yesterday, following a short illness. He had lived in Niagara Falls for 40 years and was employed as a car inspector by the Lehigh Valley railroad here for 35 years. He was pensioned last March. Mr. Budde was a member of Zion Luth- eran church and the Young Men's club of the church. He was also a member of two Falls lodges, the Mac- cabees and the Foresters. He is survived by his wife, Chris- tina; three sons, Herman and Clay- ton, both of this city, and Fred of Detroit; four daughters, Mrs. Harry Bell and Mrs. George Utley, both of this city; Mrs. Ray Schum, of Elmira and Mrs. George Liersch, this city. Mr. Budde also leaves a sister, Mrs. John Piper of Lewiston, and four brothers, Julius and Fred, of New- fane; Robert,, of Hartland and Herman of the LaSalle section, this city. Funeral services will be held from the family home, 1034 Twentieth street, on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Herman Brezing, pastor of Zion Lutheran church will officiate. Bur- ial will be in Oakwood cemetery. | BUDDE, Frank (I183879)
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| 13108 | Niagara Gazette Frank E. Pethybridge, 70. of 909 Orchard Drive, Lewiston, died in Memorial Hospital Monday night (March 29, 1965) after an eight-month illness. Mr. Pethybridge was a methods engineer at Moore Business Forms Inc. until his retirement in 1960. He was elected "Outstanding Key Man of the Year" by the Niagara Falls lndManagement Club in 1959. He was born in London, England, on Feb. 2, 1895. He came to Canada in 1907. He served with the U.S. Army Medical Corps in France during World War I. He graduated from Tri- State College , Angola, Ind., and was employed by the former USL Battery Corp. in Highland Avenue. He worked for Kimberly Clark Corp. here before being employed by Moore Business Forms Inc. as a time study engineer in 1942. At Moore, Mr. Pethybridge worked as a methods engineer for eight years before his retirement. He was also chairman of Moore's Buffalo Avenue plant safety committee. He was a member of the Niagara Falls Industrial Management Club and was editor of the club's publication, "Power Line." He was a| member of the fire prevention j division of the Niagara Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Pethybridge was a past president of the Cataract Camera Club and was editor of the club bulletin. He was a member of the Photographic Society of America and had received many prizes for his color photography. He was a member of the Niagara Frontier Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Niagara Falls Kiwanis Club, Retired Men's Club and the Lewiston Lions Club. He was a well-known area gardener and was also a camper. Mr. Pethybridge was a member of the Lewiston First Presbyterian Church and was a deacon of the church. The family said that donations to the Lewiston First Presbyterian Church and the Niagara Frontier Council, Boy Scouts of America, will be acceptable as tributes. Survivors include his wife, Kleah Baxter Pethybridge, at home; twin daughters, Mrs Robert (Elaine) Howard, Youngstown, and Mrs. Jack (Lorraine) Hickey, Schenectady; a sister, Mrs. Luther Deal, this city; a brother, William A. Pethybridge, this city, and three grandsons. A memorial service will be conducted at the Lewiston First Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. Saturday by Rev. Paul L. Denise and Rev. Edward Breitbach. | PETHYBRIDGE, Frank (I128774)
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| 13109 | Niagara Gazette FRANK J. BUFFONE Frank J. Buffone, 85 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Tuesday November 18, 2008 in Veterans Administration Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Born February 26, 1923 in Beyer, PA, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Clara (S'Dao) Buffone. Frank moved to Niagara Falls as a young child with his family. He attended 17th and 24th Street Elementary, Gaskill Jr, Trott Vocational High, graduated from Niagara Falls High School and went on to college. Frank entered the military service at age 19. He served in the United States Army during World War II with the 291st Company ‘C’ of the first Army. He fought and was wounded while establishing a beachhead during the invasion of France on July 11, 1944. Frank was awarded the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, a Unit Citation, European Theater Medal and World War II Victory Medal. On January 8, 1951, he married June D. (Julian) Buffone in Niagara Falls, NY. Mrs. Buffone predeceased him November 11, 2004. Together, they moved to Los Angeles, CA and later Phoenix, AZ, returning to Niagara Falls in late 1952. Frank worked as a real estate broker for the former Ferrusi Real Estate Co. and Parisi Real Estate Co. in Niagara Falls. He later went on to work as a self employed tax consultant until his retirement. Mr. Buffone was a sports enthusiast who loved baseball and football. He was one of the founding members and past president of the LaSalle Zone 6 Little League in Niagara Falls. He was also an accomplished musician and passionate Frank Sinatra fan. In his early years, he played saxophone and clarinet for several local bands and orchestras alongside renowned guitarist Tommy Tedesco. In his leisure time, Frank also enjoyed gardening and tending to his tomato plants. He loved his family especially his grandchildren. Mr. Buffone is survived by his six children, Karen Buffone of Niagara Falls, NY, Michael (Darlene) Buffone of Ashburn, VA, Patrick Buffone of Niagara Falls, NY, Philip (Nancy) Buffone of the Town of Niagara, NY, Nancy (Charles) Pitarresi of Niagara Falls, NY and Douglas Buffone of Cheektowaga, NY; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Frances Buffone of Niagara Falls, NY, Margaret (Nash) Ognibene of the Town of Niagara, NY, his brother-in-law Paul Julian of Sanborn, NY; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. He was also predeceased by two sisters, Isabel Hoffman, Mary Ann (Joseph of Niagara Falls, NY) Figurilli; and one brother, Joseph (Rosalie of Niagara Falls, NY) Buffone. Friends may call on Sunday from 2-5 and 7-9 PM at the M.J. COLUCCI AND SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY, where funeral services will begin on Monday, November 24th at 10:00 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Parish at Prince of Peace Church, 1055 North Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Interment will be held in Holy Trinity Cemetery Lewiston, NY with Military Honors. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to Disabled American Veterans PO Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250. | BUFFONE, Frank J (I185607)
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| 13110 | Niagara Gazette Frank Wagner, 74, died unexpectedly at his residence, 8723 Point Ave., Tuesday (Oct. 31, 1967), after suffering an. apparent heart attack. He had lived here all his life. He was employed at Hooker Chemical Corp. for 32 - years, and had been retired for nine years. He was a member of the 25- Year Club at Hooker. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Loretta) Hawkes, this city, and DeWayne (Salena) . Maze, of Waukesha, Wis.; a son, Julius E. Wagner, this city; three sisters, Mrs. Annie Owen, Columbia, Tenn.; Mrs. Wilbur E. Tower, Town of Niagara, and a brother, Carl Al Wagner, Town of Niagara. He is also survived by three grandsons and three great-grandsons. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Lane Funeral Home, with the Rev. Cuthbert MacClean. fo St. Stephens' Episcopla Church, officiating Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and from 7 to 9 p.m. today and Thursday. | WAGNER, Frank (I82885)
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| 13111 | Niagara Gazette Frank White Dies MIDDLEPORT-Frank P. White, 54, of 1 Freeman Ave., the Town of Royalton superintendent of highways, died after suffering an apparent heart attack Saturday (June 24, 1967). in the Town of Hartland, son of Thomas F. and Carrie Zent White. He was stricken ill at home and died in a physician's office. Mr. White was a member of St. Stephen's Church and the Holy Name Society of the church. He was a member of Clute-Phillips Post 938 American Legion and served for four years in World War II, most of the time in the Aleution Islands. He served as superintendent of public works of the Village of Middleport for 15 years and has been Town of Royalton superintendent of highways for the last four years. Mr. White was vice president of the Niagara County As- sociation of Town Superinten- dents of Highways. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Clarice Folger White; two sons, Thomas F. White and Frederick F. McDonald, both at home; four sisters, Mrs. Donald Bixler, Mrs. William Holahan, both of Middleport, Mrs. Roger Schiffert of Lock- port and Mrs. Robert Silsby of Kenmore, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call today and Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wallace and Heath Funeral Home Inc., State Street, where services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday and 9:30 a.m. at St. Stephen's Church. The Rev. Daniel Dug gan will officiate and burial will be in St. Stephen's Ceme tery. | WHITE, Frank P (I103408)
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| 13112 | Niagara Gazette FRANKLINIn this city, November 30, 1954. Amelia M. of 84 HUlvlew Court. Lewiiton. N. Y. WUe of the late Charles F. Franklin: mother of, James - A. of Los Angeles, Calif., . Mrs. Elwood B. Sparling of Lewist o n ; , sister of Charles F. Schmelier of Flint; Mich.: grandmother of Molly and Marcia Sparling of Lewiston and Dr. Charles T. Franklin. San Diego. Calif. Also survived by two great grandchildren Funeral from the Grldley Funeral Home, 750 Main St., Thursday at 2 p.m., Rev. James E Wells officiating. Interment - at Oakwood Cemetery. | Amalia M (I74439)
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| 13113 | Niagara Gazette Frederick A. Wruck, 70, of 343 70th St., died of an apparent heart attack Monday night (July 15, 1963) at his home. Mr. Wruck was pronounced dead by the family physician after inhalator treatment by the Fire Department failed to revive him. Born In B e r g h o l t z , Mr. Wruck had lived in this area all his life. He was a veteran of World War I, serving two years in France and Germany. He was employed at Kimberly- Clark Corp. for 34 years and was head beaterman when he retired five years ago. Mr. Wruck was a member of the 26-Year Club at Kimberly- Clark. He was a member of American Legion LaSalle Post No. 1142 and the Trinity Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Emily Schultz Wruck; one daughter, Mrs. Caroline L. Un- holtz of this city; three sisters, Mrs. Lydia Mulholland of this city, Mrs. Gustie Juneman of B u f f a l o and Mrs. Caroline Schuler of North Tonawanda; one' brother, William Wruck, of Livingston, Calif., and one grandson. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Otto Redanz Funeral Home and at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church by Rev. Carl Selle. Burial will be in Memo- rial Park Cemetery. | WRUCK, August Frederick (I58147)
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| 13114 | Niagara Gazette Frederick Tutlle, 63, of 3027 St. Paul St., Town of Niagara, died Tuesday (April 6, 1965) in Mem o r i a l Hospital. Mr. Tuttle retired was a S t a u f f e r Chemical Co. f o r e m a n in 1964 after 38 years of service. Born In Col- l i n g w o od. Ont. he had lived in Nia g a r a Falls for 40 years. He was a mem ber of the Niagara Falls In dustrial Management Club, the Slauffer 25-Year Club, Niagara United Presbyterian Church and the Exempt Firemen's Association. Mr. Tutlle is survived by his wUlow, Edith Tutlle; three sons, Harold T. and Fred A. Tuttle, both of Niagara Falls, and Douglas Tuttle, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Va.; three daughters, Mrs. Harold ( E i l e e n ) Ankenbauer and Mrs. Stuart (Eleanor) Comerford, both of Youngstowh, and Mrs. Nick (Helen) Delgrollce, Niagara Falls; 20 grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Service* will be held at the Niagara United Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be In Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will be present at the Hardlson-Ingram Funeral home from 2 to 8 and 7 to d p.m. today, Thursday and Friday. | TUTTLE, Frederick (I117302)
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| 13115 | Niagara Gazette Funeral of Mrs. Avis Swick at Wilson Methodist church. Wilson, April 15.The funeral of Mrs. Avis Swick, 75 years old, widow of Augustln W. Swick. who died on Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ira W. Swick, at Niagara Falls, was held in the Methodist church here this afternoon. The Rev. William Robinson of Wellsville officiating. She was a prominent resident of this place for 25 years. She is survived by Mrs. Ira W. Swick: two sons, Leander E. Carey of Wilson and Hamilton Swick of Newfane' four grandchildren, four stepdaughters, Mrs. Rollin L. Cushing and Mrs. Arch C. Scoby of Tonawanda, Mrs. Jason brace of Buffalo and Mrs. Burt N. lafler of North Ridge; five stepsons, Eugene Swick of Lansing, Mich., Homer E. Swick of Buffalo, John L. and Ira W. Swick of Niagara Falls and Burt Swick of Erie, Pa., and a sister, Mrs. Henry Highland of Niag- ara Falls. | Avis (I79755)
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| 13116 | Niagara Gazette Funeral services fo John B. Schutt, 27, of 1303 Parkview Dr., will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Hamp Funeral Home with the Rev. Howard Funt officiating. Burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. Mr. Schutt died Tuesday (Nov. 3, 1959) at Buffalo Veterans Hospital after a long illness. | Born in Sparta, N. Y., he had lived in Ransomville before moving to this city four years ago. lie was a veteran of the Korean conflict where he served with the U. S. Army. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. He is survived by his. wife, Mrs. Ellnore Bush Schutt; one son, Alan John Schutt; one d a u g h t e r , Kathryn Ruth Schvtt, both at home; his mother and step father, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Borget, Ransomville, and one sister, Mrs. David Mills, of this city. | SCHUTT, John Bernard (I158234)
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| 13117 | Niagara Gazette Funeral services for a native of Sanborn, Mrs. Ida . (nee Schultz) Ansteth, 86, of Kenmore. who died Thursday (March 5. 1964) in a Buffalo nursing home, will be held Monday in Kenmore. , Sen-ices are scheduled at 2 p.m. at the Lester H. Wedekindt Funeral Home, 3290 Delaware Ave. Rev. C. Luth- er Fulmer, pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Buffalo, will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Survivors include a duagh- ter, Mrs. Roy (Evelyn) Harned of K e n m o r e ; two grand- d a u g h t e r s , Mrs. Edward Schultz of Buffalo and Mrs. Robert Rayner of Columbus, Ohio, and six great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. | SCHULZ, Ida Wilhelmine (I48090)
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| 13118 | Niagara Gazette Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes walezak, 77, of 1344 North Ave. will be held at the Zajac Funeral Home Friday at 8:30 a.m. and at Sacred Heart Church at 9:15 a.m. Mrs. Walezak died Monday (May 12, 1969) at Memorial Hospital after being stricken at her home. . Bom in Poland, she became a citizen of the United States and was a resident of Niagara Falls for the past 50 years. She was a former employe of the Jenss Department Store CoffeeShop on Main Street. She is survived by her husband, Ksavery Walezak, of this city; two nephews, Stanley and Edward Pankowski, both of Hollywood, Fla., and two sisters-in-law, .Mrs. Watezak and Mrs. S o p h ia Orszulak, both of this city. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited at the funeral home Thursday at 8 p.m. Friends may call at the funeral home today and Thursday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m to 9 p.m. | URBANSKA, Agnes (I87913)
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| 13119 | Niagara Gazette Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude M. Murray, 54, of 605 Third street, who died yesterday in Mt.: St. Mary's hospital after a ten-month illness will be held at Cobler's Funeral home tomorrow at 2 p.m. Mrs. Murray was born in Marietta, O., June 20, 1898, and has lived in this city for 38 years. She Is survived by her husband, Harry Murray, this city; two sons, Harry M. Murray, Jr., Lewiston, and Jack E. Murray, this city, and a daughter, Mrs. Helen L. Trautman, Ransomville. Three sisters, Mesdames Helen Beaver, Anna Payne and Frances Rinard, residents of Mt. Vernon, 0., five brothers, Willard Florer, Orlando, Fla.; Haley Florer, Marietta, O.; Robert Florer and Richard Florer,- Mt. Vernon, O.; Lewis Florer, this city, and nine grandchildren also survive. The Rev. Charles C. Berryhill will officiate at the funeral services and interment will be in Riverdale cemetery. | FLORER, Gertrude M (I96843)
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| 13120 | Niagara Gazette Funeral services for Steve (Stephen) Nawrocki Sr., 54, of 513 29th St., will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Zajac Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy T r i n i ty Church, w h e r e a Requiem High Mass will be offered. Burial will be-in Holy Trinity Cemetery. Mr. Nawrocki, a lifelong resident of this city, died Sunday (July 17, 1960) at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital after a short illness. He attended Holy Trinity Parochial School and the Sugar. Street School. He was employed as a repairman at the Hooker Chemical Corp. for 27 years and was a. member of the company's 25-Year- Club. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rose Mamon Nawrocki; one daughter, Mrs. Chester ( M a r y ) Gawel, a n d one son, Steve Nawrocki Jr., all of this city; three sisters, Mrs. Rose Stachowicz and Mrs. Mary Jurecki, both of this city, and Mrs. Andrew Wach, North Tonawanda; one brother, Wallace Nawrocki, of this city, and five grandchildren. The Rosary will be said at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. | NAWROCKI, Stephen (I86919)
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| 13121 | Niagara Gazette Funeral services for William H. Sieck. 71. of Cleveland, Ohio, who died Tuesday (Aug 7. 1962) of a heart attack while visiting his sister in Colonial Village, will be held at the Lane Funeral Home Friday at 1:30 p m. Mr. Sieck. a native of Lew iston, died in his sleep at the home of his sister and brother- in-law, Mr. and Mrs Ar thur Barber, 1846 Saunders Settlement Road. Mr. Sieck moved to Cleveland 30 years ago after retiring from the Shredded Wheat Co in Niagara Falls. In add tion to Mrs Barber. Mr Sieck is survived by two other sisters, Mrs Clarence Seefeldt of Niagara Falls and Mrs. William S Doran of Rensseiaer; three brothers, Rudolph of Wilson. Richard of Largo, Fla , and Frederick of California; a son, William Jr, of Niagara Falls, and a daughter, Mrs. Rodney Young of Dunkirk. Funeral services will be held P'riday at 1:30 p.m Rev. Milan Slahor will officiate. Burial will be in Blairsville Cemetery, Town of Porter. NOTE - some of his brothers used the name "Seick" | SIECK, William H (I72420)
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| 13122 | Niagara Gazette Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the Rhoney Funeral Home for William T. Williams, 64, of 3603 Rhode Island Ave, Town of Niagara, the town's first elected councilman, who died Friday, Nov. 25, 3966, at Garden Grove, Calif., while visiting his son. Mr. Williams had been in ill health for several months. A Town of Niagara resident for 29 years, Mr. Williams served on the Nevada Avenue School Board and was presi- dent of the board in 1944. He was a member of the Quarter Century Club and had worked for 40 years at the National Carbon Co. Survivors include his wife. Myrtle Maidment Williams; three sons. Robert J. Williams of St. Mary's, Pa.; Donald R. Williams of Garden Grove, Calif., and Richard P. Williams, at home; a daughter, Miss Elizabeth N. Williams, also at home; a sister, Mrs. Frank (Jen) Quarters of Detroit, Mich., and seven grandchildren. Rev. Eugene Barrett, interim pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, will' conduct the funeral services. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family said contributions to the Youthtime Christian Center. Buffalo, will be acceptable as tribute. | WILLIAMS, William Thomas (I74364)
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| 13123 | Niagara Gazette Funeral services will be held Saturday for Miss Margaret E. Andres, 61, of 1643 Ontario Ave., a stenographer for the New York State Power Authority, who died Wednesday (Nov. 1, 1967) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital after a four-month illness. Miss Andres was a native of Alsace - Lorraine, France, and had been a resident of this city siince 1909. She worked for 35 years as a muitigraph operator for the Spirella Co. When the company closed she was employed by Uhl, Hall. & Rich-Co. during construction of the New York State Power Authority project. She held her present position for the last five years. Miss Andres is survived by two brothers, Martin J. Andres, North Tonawanda, and Eugene G. Andres, this city; and two sisters, Mrs. Robert J. (Antoinette) K r y t e r, Indianapolis, Ind., and Mrs. John C. (Louisa) Latchford, this tity. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Rhoney Funeral Home and at 9:15 a.m. at S a c r e d Heart Church. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from'2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. | ANDRES, Margaret E (I116582)
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| 13124 | Niagara Gazette Funeral services will be held Saturday for Mrs. Regina Jar- zab Siuta, 83, of 2223 E. Falls St., who died in Moount St. Mary's Hospital Wednesday (May 28, 1969) after a long illness. She was born in Poland and she and her husband, the late Walenty Siuta, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in November 1965. Mrs. Siuta was a resident of this city for 66 years and was one of the original members of St. Stanislaus Kosstka Church. She was a member of the Holy Rosary Society, Apos- tleship of Prayer to Sacred Heart, St. Jude's Guild and Mothers Club, all of St. Stanislaus Church, and the Star of Freedom Society Polish Na- tional Alliance. Surviving are six s o n s. Willfam Siuta of the Board of Education maintenance department; John Siuta, employed at the Niagara Falls International Airport; Walter Siuta, Sanborn, a fireman at the Niagara- Wheatfield school system; Joseph Siuta, a Niagara Falls Police Department patrolman; Stephen Siuta, Sanborn, a teacher at Niagara-Wheatfield High School and a realtor and August Siuta, this city; three daughters: Mrs. Leo (Virginia) Zasucha, Mrs. Stanley (Lottie) Zak, and Mrs. Henry (Genevieve) Mocniak, al of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Chodacki, this city, and Mrs. Louise Danielewicz, Sanborn; 27 grandchildren; 34 great- grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Another sister, Mrs. Victoria Moskwik, predeceased her. Funeral services will be held at the Zajac Funeral Home Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and at St. Stanislaud Kostka Church at 10 a.m. with a Solemn Requiem Mass. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home Friday at 8 p.m. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday and Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. | JARZAB, Regina (I78763)
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| 13125 | Niagara Gazette Funeral services will be held Tuesdav In Santa Ana, Calif, for George H. Metcalfe, 51, formerly of 435 79th St., Niagara Falls, who died Friday (June 16, 1967) in Santa Ana, after an illness of Falls, and Edward Jasek, Tonawanda. *° . ° ^ Services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Peek Family Colonial Funeral Home, 7801 Bolsa Ave., Westminister, Calif. a year and a'half. Prior to leav- ing Niagara Falls in 1957, Mr. Metcalf was employed by the Bell Aircraft Corp. He was associated with-Goodyear Aviation in Phoenix, Ariz., and later with Ford Electronics of Santa Ana. He is survived by his wife Stela (Jasek) Metcalfe; a daughter, Sheilla, and two sons, Edward Metcafle and George Metcalfe, all of 907 S. Huron Drive, S a n t a Ana Also surviving are his mother, Mrs. Charles W. Whitcher, Niagara Falls; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Rinker, Niagara Falls, and Mrs. Lenita M c G a r v e y , St. Charles, Mo.; three brothers, ! Raymond Metcalfe,, Washington, D.C., Richard Metcalfe, Niagara Falls, and Lawrence Metcalfe, Bangor, Me., and two brothers- in-law, Stephen Jasek, Niagara Falls, and Edward Jasek, Tonawanda. *° . ° ^ Services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Peek Family Colonial Funeral Home, 7801 Bolsa Ave., Westminister, Calif. Interment will be in Westmin- ister Cemetery. | METCALFE, George H (I91410)
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| 13126 | Niagara Gazette Funeral Services will be held Tuesday for Mrs. Ruth A. Schum, 81, of the Spallino Towers, who died Saturday (April 22, 1972) in Memorial Medical Center after a brief" illness. Services will be at 8:45 p.m. at the Cornell and Daggett Funeral Chapel and at 9:15 a.m. at St. Mary of the Cataract Church. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. The widow of William Schum, who died in 1947, she is survived by a niece, Mrs. Charles Proudfoot of this city. Friends may call 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. | BELLEW, Ruth Ann (I134706)
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| 13127 | Niagara Gazette GA8PORT - Mrs, Minnie McCollum, 85, of Slayton Settlement Road, died Sunday (March 14, 1965) in Mount View Hospital. She was the widow of A. D, McCollum, prominent breeder of Holstein cattle, who died last April. . Mrs. McCollum was; born In the Town of Lewiston Aug. 27, 1879, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Austin. She lived In the Lewlston urea until 23 yeirs ago, when she moved to the Gssport area. Survivors Include a daughter, Mrs, Thelma Schul, San- born; three ions, A. Jerauld, Ransomvllle, M e l v i l l e C, Lockport, and Kenneth D. McCollum, Gasport; a foster daughter, Viola Pidgeon, Ni- agara Falls; 19 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. | AUSTIN, Minnie M (I164727)
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| 13128 | Niagara Gazette Gasport resident, Mrs. Chris- tine Baldwin, 66, of McNalls Road, died here T u e s d ay (June 20, 1961). Mrs. Baldwin was born in Lancaster, N.Y., Feb. 20, 1895, daughter of the late. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Suttell. A Gasport resident the last 40 years, she was a member of the ladles auxiliary of the Terry's Corners Fire Department and Pocohontas Lodge. Survivors include her husband, Raymond Baldwin; five daughters, Mrs. Irma Seiler, Lockport, Mrs. Eleanor Zastrow, North Tonawanda, Mrs. Ruth Zastrow, Mrs. Minerva Porter and Mrs. Gertrude Dettmer. all Gasport; A son, Raymond Baldwin Jr., Gasport; two sisters. Mrs. Alex Heigh, Buffalo, and Mrs. Gertrude Kalkins, Barker; 20 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Bream Funeral Home. Rev. Norman Douglas, of Hartland Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Hartland Central Cemetery. | SUTTELL, Christine (I121882)
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| 13129 | Niagara Gazette GASPORTA farm laborer, Emory (Jack) Strablow, 63, formerly of Newfane, died Thursday (Dec. 26, 1963) to Buffalo after a long Illness. Bom in the Town of Lewis- ton March 23, 1900, the son of William and Minnie Strab- low, he had lived in Newfane for the last 40 years. He had been employed as a laborer on various farms In the area. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Dean Timmerman of Ridgewood and Palmento, Fla.; an uncle, Fred Bergeman of Lockport; two nieces and a nephew. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m today and from 24 and 7-9 Saturday and Sunday at the Bream Funeral Home here. A service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday by Rev. August P. Kreutz, pastor of Ridge Road Immanuel Lutheran Church. Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery. | STRABLOW, Emory J (I77069)
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| 13130 | Niagara Gazette GATHMrs. Louise L. of 21 East Felton St., North Tonawanda, August 27, 1961. Beloved wile of Edward H. Gath; mother of Mrs. Edward Werth, North Tonawanda, Mrs. Raymond Maerten and Mrs. Edward Shlmschack, both of the Town of Wheatfleld MYS Miss Ruth Cath, at home and a son Howard E. Gath; sister of Albert, Georse, Walter, Harold and Benlamln Strasburg, all of Niagara Falls, N.Y. Also surviving are 2 grandchildren. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home. 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda where services will be held Wednesday at 2 P.m. The Rev. Loren J. Shlley will officiate. Interment In St. Mathew's Lutheran Cemetery. Mrs. Gath was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church and an honorary member of the Gratwlck Hose Women's Auxiliary. | STRASSBURG, Louise (I72373)
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| 13131 | Niagara Gazette Gazette Lockport Bureau LOCKPORT-Mrs. Rofena A. Fredericks, 83, of 218 Park Ave., died at her home Thursday (Feb. 28, .1963), She was the mother of former Alderman-at-Large L o i d Fredericks, who died in October 1062. She had lived in Lockport since 1025. Mrs. Fredericks was born July 19, 1878, in Wolcottsville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Urtel. She was a member of St. Peter's U n i t ed Church of Christ and the King's Daughters. She «is survived by a son, Donald Fredericks, this city, and seven daughters, Mrs. Verna Mesler, Gasport, and Mrs. Leo Gras&man, Mrs. William Ferguson, Mrs. Francis Costello, Mrs. Lyndon Eaton, Mrs, Francis Wyrwosz and Mrs. Charles Fitzgerald, all of this city. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. Services will be conducted at the Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Sunday by Rev. Herbert Siegner, pastor of St. Peter's United Church of Christ. Burial will be in Mountain Ridge Cemetery, Royalton. | URTEL, Rofena Amalie Auguste (I59809)
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| 13132 | Niagara Gazette George Mess Dies of Heart Disease Was One of Best Known Con- tractors.in City, a Member of Zion Lutheran Church. George Mess, for 25 years a well known and respected resident of this city, died yesterday afternoon at his home, No. 1639 Niagara avenue. He had been ill enough to be confined to his bed only one day. Death was due to arterio-scherosis. Mr. Mess was born in Germany 71 years ago. He emigrated from there with his parents, when he was 17 years old, and settled at Ayton, Ont. where he met and married Katherine Guinther, soon after. He came to Niagara Falls with his family in 1897 starting a mason contracting busi- ness which he conducted successful- ly until his retirement five years ago. On May 12, of this year, he and his wife celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran church, and served for 17 years as an elder on the church coun- cil. He was also a member of Ni- agara River Lodge, No. 785, F. and A.M.; Niagara Chapter, No. 190, R. A. M.; Niagara Commandery, No. 61 K.t. and Ismailia Temple, of Buf- falo. The following survive him besides his wife: Three daughters, Mrs. Henry Laur, Mrs. Jacob Mack, Mrs. Charles Mack two sons, Willian and Henry G. Mess, all of this city; a sis- ter, Mrs. Margaret Miller of New York and 10 grandchildren. Mrs. Laur and Mrs. Mack left with their husbands a few days ago for a vacation trip in upper Canada and can- not readily be reached. Funeral services will be held Wed- nesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house and at 2:30 o'clock from Zion Lutheran church. The Rev. Herman Brezing will officiate. Masonic ser- vices under the auspices of Niagara River Lodge No. 785, F. & A.M., will be held at the grave. | MESS, George W (I39688)
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| 13133 | Niagara Gazette GLEN BURNIE, MD — Lt. Col. (Ret.) Arthur E. Wolf, 94, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, passed away on September 20, 2010. Arthur was born and raised in the Town of Wheatfield, NY, prior to moving to Maryland in 1960 in service to his country with the U.S. Army. He proudly served in the Army for 27 years when he retired and promptly went to work as a civilian for the Dept. of the Navy. Arthur was an avid fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors. He was the beloved husband of Beatrice Wolf (Hasley); dear brother of Louise Bish of Niagara Falls; devoted father of Kathleen Harrill and Randy Wolf, Sr. of Maryland; loving grandfather of Amy Jones, Amanda Wolf, April Wolf, Amber Wolf and Randy Wolf, Jr.; cherished great-grandfather of Logan and Kelsey Jones. He was preceded in death by brothers, John Wolf, Edwin Wolf, Benjamin Wolf , Kenneth Wolf; and sisters, Lena Landers, Alma Campbell. A private burial was held at the Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake ,445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401 or to The Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, 7606 Quarterfield Rd., Glen Burnie, MD 21061. Visit www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for online guest register. | WOLF, Lt. Col. Arthur Elmer (I48810)
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| 13134 | Niagara Gazette GOLDEN WEDDING - Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Zimmerman celebrate 50 years of marriage today. An open house has been planned by their children at Messiah Lutheran Church, Lewiston, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. The couple was married Nov. 24, 1921 in New Dundee, Ontario and reside at 933 Creek Road Ext., Lewiston. They have two children, Arthur Zimmerman Jr., California, and Mrs. Alice Lewis, Nashua, N.H., and eight grandchildren. Mr. Zimmerman was an employe of Carborundum, Globar Div., until his retirement. | Family: ZIMMERMAN, Arthur Theodore Wilhelm / BOWAN, Alma M (F19497)
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| 13135 | Niagara Gazette GRAND ISLAND — Evelyn Mary (nee Sawyer) Kelberer, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, entered into rest on Sunday, September 26, 2010 in Elderwood Health Care at Riverwood, in Grand Island, NY, following a brief illness. Born on September 18, 1923 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Mary (Goupil) Sawyer. Mrs. Kelberer was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY, attended local schools and graduated from the former Trott Vocational High School. On May 29, 1941, Evelyn married William Kelberer in Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. He predeceased her on September 30, 2008. During World War II, she worked for Carborundum, Moore Business Forms, Nabisco and the DeVeaux School. Mrs. Kelberer was an active member of the former Church of the Redeemer Episcopal Church, where she served as Lay Reader, Chalice Bearer, Choir Member, Altar Guild Member and Redeemer Guild Treasurer. Evelyn was also a registered Girl Scout Leader for many years. She enjoyed puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Kelberer is survived by four children, Gail Mason of Sanborn, NY, Larry W. (Terry) Kelberer of Colorado Springs, CO, Gary A. (Bonnie) Kelberer of Cheltenham, MD, and Alexander G. (Cindy) Kelberer of Cape Coral, FL; seven grandchildren, Michael (Pam) Kelberer, Bill Kelberer, Paula Hoffman, Donna Curtis, Colin (Amber) Mason, Michael Mason and Christopher Mason; seven great-grandchildren, Kassandra Burke, Anthony Curtis, Rebecca Curtis, Thomas Curtis, Teresa Curtis, Ayden Kelberer and Morgan Mason; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, Evelyn was predeceased by four brothers, Stanley, Gerald, Gordon and Lawrence Sawyer and one sister, Marjorie Licata Agliata. Friends may call on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (297-9007), where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 2nd at 10:00 AM, with Rev. Susan Keppy officiating. Interment will follow in Acacia Park Cemetery, North Tonawanda, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to the Girl Scouts of the USA, Fund Development, P.O. Box 19611A, Newark, NJ 07195-0611, the Food Bank of WNY, 91 Holt Street, Buffalo, NY 14206, or to a charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting us at www.ottoredanz.com and www.niagara-gazette/obituaries. | SAWYER, Evelyn M (I60356)
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| 13136 | Niagara Gazette GRAND ISLANDA Niagara Falls man was found dead in his car from a gunshot wound in the head in Alt Boulevard shortly before noon today. The Erie County Sheriff's Department identified him as Nicholas Sandonato, 47, of 2916 Limvood Ave., Niagara Falls, who is co-owner of the Ivanhoe and Hiawatha inns in Buffalo Ave. Mr. Sandonato was found slumped in the front seat of his ear. A ,38-caliber revolver was found in the front seat of the 1959 station wagon. Investigates Death The body was f o u n d by H e r b e r t Scott of 2677 Fix Road. Sgt. Harold E. Gailbraith of the Erie County Sheriff's Department, who investigated, said the death was an apparent suicide. Mr. Sandonato suffered a bullet wound on the right side of his head above his temple. Sheriff's deputies said that Mr. Sandonato's car was observed standing In Alt Boulevard, about a quArter mile found, at 11 p.m. Monday. "We have no reason to suspect foul play," said a sheriff's deputy- Examiner It Celled Erie C o u n t y Medical Examiner Duane Daugherty was called to the scene. He declined to issue a death certificate pending further Investigation. Mr. Sandonato is survived by his wife and three children. He was a co-owner of the Ivanhoe and Hiawatha inns with his brother, James Sandonato of Niagara Falls. Detective Chief M. William Wilson said a memher of Mr. Sandonato's fatnily contacted him this mornfng expressing concern over his welfare. It was reported t h a t -Mr. Sandonato was last seen at 8 p.m. service. 17:45 p.m. Monday, | SANDONATO, Nicholas (I80865)
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| 13137 | Niagara Gazette HARELucia Fuerch Hare, formerly of Lockport, N.Y. at Orange City, Florida, Wednesday, July 31st, 1963. Wife of George; mother of Alvin F. Fuerch of Lockport, Mrs. Austin Stahler of Batavla, N.Y., Mrs. Alfred Sullivan of Wllllamsvllle, N. Y . sfep-mother of Robert and Thomas Hare of Lockport; sister of George, Fred a'nd William Wuandt and Mrs. Thomas Riley all of Lockport, Mrs. Doris Yorna of DeLand, Florida. She also leaves 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. Beginning Saturday afternoon friends may call at Prudden & Kandt Funer- al Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport, N.Y. where funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. IInterment in Cold Springs Cemetery, Lockport, N.Y. | QUANDT, Lucia Agnes Susanna (I48481)
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| 13138 | Niagara Gazette Harold G. MaGinn, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, found eternal peace on April 6, 2010. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on October 16, 1920, the son of the late George and Ella (Buerger) MaGinn. He attended local area schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. He served his country as a SSgt. in the U.S. Air Force. On February 7, 1945, he married Mildred L. Moebius in Trinity Old Lutheran Church, Buffalo, NY She has preceded him in death in December 2009. Mr. MaGinn was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Niagara Falls and held the position of Council President a few times and also was a Bethel Bible instructor. He loved his church and his Lord. He also enjoyed golf in his earlier days and also loved entering contests and receiving mail. Survivors include two sons, the Rev. Douglas MaGinn (Karen) of St. Clair, MI, and David MaGinn; grandchildren, Mark MaGinn (Lynnae) of Dublin, Ohio, Michael MaGinn (Amy) of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, Matthew MaGinn (Tara) of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and Michele MaGinn Hjelm (Christopher) of Reno, Nevada; seven great grandchildren, Courtney, Alec, Taylor, Ashleigh, Aaron, Sophia and Ava. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Jean Moebius Milleville of Niagara Falls and Edith Buerger Moebius of Hickory, North Carolina; as well as many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Lane Funeral Home, Inc., 8622 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:30 AM at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Cleveland and 18th Street, Niagara Falls with the Rev. David Hoecker officiating. Interment will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Bergholz. Memorials, if desired, may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church | MAGINN, Harold George (I60681)
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| 13139 | Niagara Gazette Harry M. Frantz Sr., of 842 Sixth St., died Friday night (Oct. 25, 1963) in Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born in Waverly, he lived here for approximately 32 years. He was employed for eight years with the Lehigh Valley Railroad, before going with the Erie Railroad for 24 years. He retired in 1952. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church. Survivors i n c l u d e one daughter, Mrs. Erma Stevens, of this city and three sons, Calvin F. Frantz, of this city; Harry M. Frantz Jr of Buffalo, and Wilbur R. Frantz. Also 15 grandchildren survive. Funeral services w i l l be held at the Cornell and Daggett Funeral Home Tuesday a t 1:30 p.m., with the Rev. Paul R, Swank, of Zion Lutheran Church, o f f i c i a t i n g. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m., Sunday. | FRANTZ, Harry M (I91702)
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| 13140 | Niagara Gazette HARTLAND -The Hartland Baptist Church was the setting Saturday (Nov. 23, 1963) for the marriage of Miss Norma June Rhoadhouser and. David John Wollenberg. ^ Rev. George A. Bishop of Hudson Falls, assisted by .Rev. Harold G. Bail, officiated at the double-ring ceremony uniting the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R o l a nd Rhoadhouse, Johnson Creek Road, Middleport, and the son of Mrs. Roy Wollenberg, Telegraph Road, Gasport, and the late Mr. Wollenberg. ° * * WHEN GIVEN in marriage by her father, the bride was attired in a full-length gown of white angel skin peau with fitted bodice, long sleeves and bell-shaped skirt. Her h e a d p i e c e was a matching bow with a twotiered waist-length veil. She carried a cascade of white roses and ivy. ° * * . MAID OF HONOR was Miss Carol Metzler of East Aurora, wearing a floorlength gown of peacock blue peau de soie. Her headpiece was a flat bow with veiling to match her gown. Her flowers were a cascade of golden yellow pompons with rust ribbon. Mrs. Howard Chapman of Middleport and Mrs. Dennis Ellman of Falmouth, Mass., sisters of the bride, were bridesmaids. They were attired similarly to the honor attendant. Arthur Retzlaff, cousin of the bridegroom, atte nd e d. him as best man with Carl Wollenberg, brother of the bridegroom, and Marshall Craft of Medina seating the guests. ° ° °°» - AN AFTERNOON' reception was held at the Niagara Orleans Country Club; The mother of the bride, wore a teal blue jersey dress with black accessories. The bridegroom's mother chose a pearl green crepe jersey dress with brown accessories. Each wore a corsage of yellow pompons. The couple will make their .home at 2737 Johnson Creek Road, Middleport. | Family: WOLLENBERG, David John / RHOADHOUSE, Norma June (F33307)
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| 13141 | Niagara Gazette HASLEYIn Memorial Hospital. Friday. April 17. 1953, Philip E. Hasley. Beloved father of Edna M. Hasley. city. Maude E. Hasley and Estelle K. Hasley. Bell. Calif.: brother of Henry Hasley. Emil Hasley. city. Hubert Hasley. Walmore. N. V., and Mrs. William Broecker, N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Funeral from Cobler's Funeral Home. 640 Park Place. Tuesday. April 21. 1953 at 3:00 p.m.. Rev. Arthur H. Schmoyer officiating. Interment In Oakwood Cemetery. | HASELEY, Philipp Eduard (I48068)
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| 13142 | Niagara Gazette HOOKERJuly 33, 1957, in Buffalo. William J., son of the late John Calvin and Charlotte Wright Hooker, brother of Alice M. Hooker. Private memorial service at convenience of family. Flowers gratefully declined. | HOOKER, William J (I74452)
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| 13143 | Niagara Gazette Hugh I. Tierney, 43, of 1810 15th St., died Monday (March 16, 1964) at home. He had been in poor health for three years. Mr. Tierney was born here. He was engaged in the painting trade. He served five vears in the Army in World War II. Surviving are a brother, James Tierney, and two sisters, Miss Margaret A. Tierney and Mrs. David S. Roulley, all of this city. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Cooler's Funeral Home and at 10:30 at Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday. | TIERNEY, Hugh I (I71915)
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| 13144 | Niagara Gazette J. H. Graves Rites Slated Gazette Lockport Bureau LOCKPORTServlces for John H. Graves, 71, of 427 E. Union St. this city, a retired mail supervisor at Harrison Radiator Division, General Motors Corp., Will be held at 11 a. m. Wednesday at t h e Bream and Lange Funeral Home. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Mr. Graves, a native Of this city, died Sunday (Sept. 6, 1960) at Inter-Community Memorial Hospital, Newfane, after a 4-year illness. He was born here Aug. 12, 1888, the son of John and Jenny Andrews Graves. He retired three years ago after working at the Harrison firm for 30 years. He Was a Navy veteran, an honorary deacon of Plymouth Congressional Church, a past commandant of Navy Ship No. 110 and was active in Niagara County, civil defense work. Mr. Graves is survived by his wife, Mrs. Florence A Graves, and a daughter, Mrs. Harvey Strassburg, both of Lockport; a son, John G Graves, Fayetteville, N.C,; three grandchildren and sev- eral nieces and nephews. | GRAVES, John H (I78325)
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| 13145 | Niagara Gazette January 24, 2010 Anthony S. Bruno Anthony Salvatore Bruno, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Palma (DiPaola) Bruno. A lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, Anthony attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School in June 1950. Mr. Bruno started working at the International Paper Company in the early 1960's and was employed there until its closing. He later worked in quality control at Carborundum Corporation until he retired in the mid 1990's. In his leisure, he enjoyed bowling and was a member of the American Legion Portage Post 1465 and the Embassy Club, both in Niagara Falls. During the Korean War he served in the United States Army as a Private First Class from November 17, 1952, until his honorable discharge on December 16, 1954. While serving in the Army, Mr. Bruno was wounded by a mortar round in the Battle of Christmas Hill, and was hospitalized for four months in Japan. He was never presented his Purple Heart Award until many years later as that the military paperwork proving the injury had been lost in a 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis. It was through the efforts of a friend, Leo Ciskiewicz, and Rep. Louise Slaughter, who helped cut through the federal red tape, that he finally received his award in the summer of 2009. The family would like to thank Mr. Ciskiewicz and Rep. Slaughter for all of their hard work in helping to honor Anthony. Survivors include his two sisters, Angeline (late Sam) Marinello of Niagara Falls, NY and Stella (late Joseph) Maietta of Youngstown, NY; nieces and nephews, Sam Marinello, Joseph Maietta, Lora (Russell) Daniels, Diane Domanico, and Carmen Marinello and many great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. Anthony was predeceased by his sister, Ann (late Louis) Badiali. There is no prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, January 25th at 12 Noon at Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish at St. Joseph Church, 1413 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, NY, with Military Honors to immediately follow Mass. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Private interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY RD., NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for on-line guest register. | BRUNO, Anthony S (I179023)
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| 13146 | Niagara Gazette Jeanette F. (Lindhurst) Krueger, age 85, of North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY, died peacefully on February 13, 2009. Jeanette was born February 7, 1924 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. She graduated from North Tonawanda High School, Class of 1941. She is survived by her beloved husband, Albert H. Krueger, Jr.; mother of the late Kathy Ann Krueger, Sandra (Joseph) Wawrzynek of Raleigh, NC, Debra Krueger of Lima, NY and Albert (Monica) Krueger of West Seneca, NY. She is also survived by several grandchildren; 11 great-grand-children and several nieces and nephews.Jeanette was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church and served in many roles including Past President of the Church Council, member of the Altar Guild and attended Bible Study for many years. Jeanette was the Executive Secretary for K-D Supply for over 22 years. She was a charter member of the Meadow Elementary School PTA, serving as President for a few years. She was a Life Member of the New York State Congress of Parents and Teachers. She was also an active member of the DeGraff Auxiliary.Memorial Service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, February 21, 2009 at 2:00 PM. The family gratefully declines flowers. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Grace Lutheran Church, Payne Avenue, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY, in memory of our beloved Jeanette Krueger. Visit www.legacy.com/tonawanda-news for online guest register. | LINDHURST, Jeanette Francis (I56546)
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| 13147 | Niagara Gazette John J. Jesz, 48, of 3035 Welch Ave., died today (Aug. 13, 1963) in Memorial Hospital after a four-week illness during which he underwent surgery. Mr. Jesz was born in North Tonawanda and lived here 23 years. He was employed as a millright at the Carborundum Co. for 20 years. Mr. Jesz was a member of the Holy Name Society of Holy Trinity Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Stella Moskal; a son, John Frank Jesz; a daughter, Elizabeth Jesz; his mother, Mrs. Catherine Jesz, North Tonawanda; and three brothers, Joseph, Edward and Benedict Jesz, all of North Tona- wanda. The services will be held at the Zajac Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. Friday and at Holy Trinity Church at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery. Members of the Holy Name Society will recite the Rosary at 8:15 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. | JESZ, John J (I73147)
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| 13148 | Niagara Gazette John L. Boyd Sr., 73, of 8514 Richmond Ave., a retired international representative of the AFL-CIO, died Friday (Oct.. 15, 1971) in Veterans Administration Hospital, Buffalo, after a short illness. Born in Gastonville, Pa., he was once a member of the Springdale, Pa., City Council, a post in which he served for seven years, five of them as president. He came to this area in 1942 as a CIO representative assigned to the Gas, Coke and Chemical Union and retired eight years ago. A veteran of World War I, Mr. Boyd became active in the trade union movement in 1911. I^ter, he became involved in labor politics serving with the original labor's Non-Partisan League, the Political Action Committee and the Committee on Political Education. He is survived by his widow, Esther (Shafer) Boyd; two sons, John L. and David A. Boyd; four daughters, Mrs. Paul (Rosemary) Schul, Mrs. Robert (Donna) Wade, Mrs. Robert (Joanne) Johnson, and Mrs. Bruno (Sandra) Moretti, all of this city. Also surviving are a brother, Joseph Boyd of Mansfield, Ohio; four sisters, Mrs. Frederick (Anna) Wahl, Mrs. Joseph (Mary) Richardson, Mrs. William (Katherine) Baser, all of this city, and Mrs. John (Frances) Almerts of Hohokus, N.J., and 17 grandchildren. Funeral services will beheld at the Otto Redan/. Funeral Home Monday at 9:30 a.m. and at Prince of Peace Church at 10 a.m. Burial will he in Resthaven Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. | BOYD, John Lawrence (I110267)
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| 13149 | Niagara Gazette John P. Abate, 1525 Whit ney Ave., died today (Oct. 22 1965) at Memorial Hospital after a short stillness. Mr. A b a t e, who was born in 1 t a 1 y, had l i v e d in Niagara Falls for 55 years and, p r i o r to his retirement in July, was employed by the city as a sanitation department foreman. Mr. Abate is survived by his widow, Betty Abate; two sons. R o n a l d Abate, Niagara Falls, and Frank Abate, Long Island; a brother. Harry Abate, and a sister. Mrs. Luisa Nanea, both of Niagara Falls. A brother, Patrick Abate, died in 1964. He is also survived by his father-in law, Carmelo West, and five grandchildren. Services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Magaddino Memorial Chapel, Inc. and at 9:15 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. | ABATE, John P (I111642)
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| 13150 | Niagara Gazette John R. Schreader, Town of Cambria, who died Jan. 7, 1961. The estate was valued nominally at $1,100. By will of Dec. 13, 1960, he named two children, Elton W. Schrea: der, Buifalo, and Helen V. Schreader 5175 Upper Mountain Road, Lockport, co-executors and heirs'. ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 1/9/1961 SCHREADER-John R. Schrea- der of Upper Mountain Road, Lockport, died Saturday (Jan 7, 1961) in Buffalo. He was the fa- there of Miss Helen V. Schreader of Lockport and elton W. Schrea- der of Buffalo; and the brother of Charles of Elba, N.Y., Rudolph of Rochester, Mrs. Rose Aderman of North Tonawanda and Mrs. Ida Krull of Niagara Falls. Also sur- vived by one grandchild. Friends may call at the Pike and Jones Funeral Home, Hoover road, Sanborn, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, and at 2:30 in St. Andrew's Lu- theran Church, Pekin. The Rev. Carl J. Coette will officiate. In- terment in St. John's Cemetery. | SCHREADER, John Rudolph (I71844)
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