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| 13151 | Niagara Gazette Jose B. Lopez, 71, of 511 Fifth St., died Monday (Jan. 25, 1965) in Memorial Hospital after a brief Illness. Born in Leon-Astorgia, Spain, he lived In this city for 45 years. Mr. Lopez was employed at the DuPont Co. plant here as a chemical operator for 34 years. He was a member of Du- Font's 25 year club. He retired In 1959. Mr. Lopez was a past president of the Spanish American Club. He is survived by his wife Emily Specht Lopez; two sis« ters, Maria and JUana Lopez, and & brother, Patricio Lopez, alLpf Leon-Astorgla. Funeral services will be held Friday $t 2 p.m. at,the Redanz Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Swank officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. | LOPEZ, Jose B (I74622)
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| 13152 | Niagara Gazette Joseph G. Winker, 59, of 2488 Whitney Ave., was pronounced dead on arrival at Memorial H. o s pital Saturday afternoon (May 24,1969) after being stricken with an apparent heart attack at home. Mr Winker, a native and lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, was a shift foreman in the generator department at Union Carbide Corp., where he had worked for 31 years. He was a member of .Union Carbide 25-Year-Club arid of the First Baptist Church here. He was also a member of the Industrial Golf League. Mr. Winker is survived by his widow, Mrs. M. a r i e (Rew) Winker; three sons, David G. Winker, this city; Army SgL Milton J. Winker, DaNang, South .Vietnam, and Gary L. Winker, in the Army "at Fort Dix, N.Y,; a sister, Mrs. Arthur Alice) Boswell, Lewiston; his mother, Mrs. Annie Winker, also of Lewiston, arid one grandson. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Otto Redanz Funeral Home, with the Rev. Pierre Tangent of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends, may call at tse funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday., | WINKER, Joseph Garnet (I94667)
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| 13153 | Niagara Gazette Joseph Wilson, 68, of 4612 North Military Road. Town of Niagara, died Monday (Feb. 6, 1961) at Memorial Hospital after an illness of about a year. Born in Sewickley Heights, Pa., he had lived in this area for the last 50 years and in the Town of N i a g a r a for about 12 years. He was a guard at E. I. Dupont Co. for 25 years. Mr. Wilson was a member of LaSalle American Legion Post No. 1142, and. a veteran of World War I. He received a Purple Heart in France and took part in six battles. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Laura Wilson; three daughters, Mrs. Gordon Spaulding, Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Vin, cent Falvo and Mrs. Donald Belmont, both of this city; one brother, Mathew Wilson, Sewickley Heights, and one sister, Mrs. Norman Trimber, ,Coreopolis, Pa. and s e v en grandchildren. Funeral services w i l l be held at the Lane Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Thursday with Rev. John E. Wickenden officiating. B u r i a l will, be in North Ridge Cemetery, Town of Cambria. | WILSON, Joseph A (I88717)
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| 13154 | Niagara Gazette Julius Kriedeman Dies; Was Retired Bricklayer Julius Kriedeman. 78, of 1212 Niagara St.. a retired bricklayer for 10 years, died yesterday at a Lockport nursing home after a long illness. A native of Voock, Germany, Mr. Kriedeman liscd in this city the last 52 years. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Irene Sattelberg and Mrs. Clara Edwards, and two sisters, Mrs. Amelia Steinbrenner and Mrs. Augusta Neubauer, all of this city. Four grandchildren and one greatgrandchild also survive. The Rev. Arthur H. Schmoyer, pastor of Zion Fvangclical Lutheran Church, will officiate at services tomorrow at 1:30 p. m. at the Otto Redanz Funeral Home, Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. | KRIEDEMAN, Julius (I72167)
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| 13155 | Niagara Gazette KOLLOFFBertha E., of 310 Church St., Youngstown, N. Y. at Memorial Hospital, August 27, 1961. Age 65 years, wife of Carl, Mother of Harold A. of Syracuse, N. Y., sister of Herman Kriedeman of N. Tonawanda, N, Y. Funeral services Tuesday, August 29th at 1:30 P.m. The Hardison Funeral Home, Ridge and 4th St., Lewlston, . N. Y. at 2 P.m. at St. Johns Lutheran Church, Youngstown, N. Y. The Rev. Alvin J. Rlemer officiating. Interment | KRIEDEMAN, Bertha E (I72213)
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| 13156 | Niagara Gazette KYLE-George L. In Lewlston, N. Y., April 21, 1963, of 6627 Buffalo Ave., this city. Husband of Harriet. Father of Raymond and William Vickers, Mrs. Fredrick Llmbert (Frances). Brother of Mrs. Charles Fuller, St. Anne, California; Charles, Detroit, Michigan; James, St. Joseph, Michigan. Also survived by 6 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from Magaddlno Memorial Chapel, Inc., 1338 Niagara St.,at Portage Rd. Funeral time to be announced later. Friends may call at the chapel from 2-5 and 7-10 P.m. | KYLE, George L (I156453)
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| 13157 | Niagara Gazette L. D. Breeden, 45, of 546 73rd St., president of the Young Democrats Club of the 14th Ward and a furnace op- erator at he Republic Plant of the National Carbon Co., died Monday (Oct 24, 1960) at Memorial Hospital after an illness of five weeks. A native of Bybee,, Tenn., Mr. Breeden came to this city 20 years ago. He was employ- ed at the Republic Plant for the last 20 years. Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Christine Mess of this city, and two sons, Lenny David and James Kenneth Breeden, this city. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Kent Bible, Bybee, Tenn., and Mrs. Ray Fox, Lake City, Tenn., and three brothers, Trent Breeden, this city; Kenneth Breeden, Bybee, and William Breedon, Oak Ridge, Tenn. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Rhoney Funeral Home by Rev. Alfred F. Hartwigsen. Burial will be in Riverdale Cemetery. | BREEDEN, L D (I17478)
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| 13158 | Niagara Gazette LA PORTE, TX — Yvonne Thorman, 72, of La Porte, TX, passed away February 27, 2011. Mrs. Thorman was preceded in death by her son, Michael Ketchum. She is survived by her husband, Jim Thorman; seven sons, James Thorman and wife Catherine, David Thorman and wife Wendy, Mark Thorman and wife Lynn, Delbert McCool, Jr. and wife Sandra, Richard McCool and wife Zandra, Daniel McCool and wife Lisa, Darrell Ketchum and wife Debra; five daughters, Debra LaSada, Debra Moyer and husband Ron, Sherry Perez and husband Sammy, Patti Runchey, Renee Ketchum; three brothers, Gary Walker, David Walker, Ernie Walker; sister, Merla Jean Ramsey; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Thursday in the Chapel of Deer Park Funeral Directors. Interment, Ridgelawn Cemetery, Collinsville, OK. Visit www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for online guest register. | WALKER, Yvonne (I95451)
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| 13159 | Niagara Gazette LaCIVITA - Eleanora. In Memorial Hospital, May 10th, 1969, of 451 26th St., wife of Frank, mother of Mrs. James J. Serrlo (Edith), Mrs. Peter Barto (Celia) Mrs. Sabbath (Frank) Cheff (Anne), Louis C. all of this city; Ernest P., at home, - Albert F. of . Bethesda,. Md.; also survived by 10 grandchildren ond severol nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held from the Magoddlno Memorial Chopel Inc., 1331 Niagara St. at Portage Rd. Wednesday, at 8:30 a.m. and St. Joseph Church at 9:15 a.m. Burial St. Joseph Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited Tuesday at 8p.m. Friends may call at the Chapel from 2-5 and 7-10 p.m. | ODDI, Eleanora (I111090)
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| 13160 | Niagara Gazette LAKE PLACID, FL — Bradley K. Neubauer, age 59, of Lake Placid, FL, entered into rest, unexpectedly, on October 16, 2010, after a lengthy illness, at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, on April 25, 1951 to Albert and Emma Neubauer. Brad was raised in Youngstown, NY, and was a graduate of Lewiston Porter High School. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Navy until his honorable discharge in 1973. He was a graduate of NCCC and worked as an inhalation therapist at Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital. Later, he worked at GM Delphi in Lockport, NY, for over 30 years, until his retirement. His greatest pleasures were fishing, hunting, playing cards, and he was an avid bowler on several leagues. He moved to Lake Placid, Florida, after his retirement to be near the peaceful lakes where he could fish and be surrounded by nature. He volunteered his time doing electric work for the VFW Club in Lake Placid, where he was dearly loved by all. He will be greatly missed for his wonderful sense of humor. Brad is survived by sisters, Gail (Gary) Reid of Naples Florida, and Bonnie (Vincent) Jarosz of Woodbridge, VA; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Albert Neubauer; and mother, Emma Neubauer. A private service will be held at the Lake where Brad loved to fish. Their will be no prior visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to a charity of one's choice. | NEUBAUER, Bradley K (I88956)
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| 13161 | Niagara Gazette Lawrence Augustyn, 70, of 5128 Woodland Drive, Lewiston Heights, a retired employe of the City of Niagara Falls, died today (Sept. 26, 1963) at the Ransomville General Hospital. A native of Poland, Mr. Augustyn came to Niagara Falls'in 1913. He was employed by the International Paper Co. here until 1925 when he opened a restaurant at 324 14th St. He operated the restaurant until 1931 and later: went to work for the city. Mr. Augustyn was a member of the Pulaski Civic League here. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Augustyn; a daughter, Mrs. Sophie Placek, of Lewiston Heights; a son, Joseph Augustyn, this city, and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at the Tubinis Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Friday. | AUGUSTYN, Lawrence (I119328)
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| 13162 | Niagara Gazette Leo Martineau, 76, %of 412 77th St., a retired Intemation al Paper Co. oiler, diedThurs d*y (Oct 3, 1963) at Memorial Hospitalv > Mr. Martineau was born in S't. Fortuna, Que., Canada, and Hved in this city for 23 years. He retired in .1952. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Marie Martineau; five sons, Julien and Francis Martineau, tnis city, Roland Martineau; North Tonawanda, A r n o ld Martineau, Wilson, arid Robert Martineau, C l e v e l a n d, Ohio; a daughter, Mrs. Rita Bazinet, Tonawanda, and 21 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Lane Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at Prince of Peace Church. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. | MARTINEAU, Leo (I112701)
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| 13163 | Niagara Gazette Letters of administration on the estate of Smith Bradley of the town of Wilson were issued to' a son, R. Leigh Bradley of the town of Porter. Tho deceased died May 30, leaving $5.500 real and $30,000 personal property. The widow, Mary Bradley, two sons, Len S. Bradley of the town of Wilson and R. Leigh Bradley of the town of Porter, and a daughter. Hester Josephine McCormick, of the town of Wilson, survive. ALSO Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/2/1926 Wilson, June 2-Smith Bradley, 81 years old died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H. Josephine McCormick In this village on Monday, May 81, after a long illness. He was bom In Canada but In early boyhood moved to this county with his parents and has resided here since that time apending the greater part of his life in the Town of Porter, where he owned several large farms. He Is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mra H. Josephine McCormick of Wilson; two sons, Len S. Bradley of Wilson and R. Lee Bradley of the Town of Porter; fifteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. The funeral was held at the home of his daughter. Mrs McCormick, on Wedneaday afternoon, June 3, at 2 o'clock. Rev. William Partington, pastor of the Wilson Methodist church officiating. The burial was at Halstead cemetery, Porter. | BRADLEY, Smith (I164035)
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| 13164 | Niagara Gazette LEWISTON - (Lewiston) - Thomas A. Napier, age 89, of Lewiston, died Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at his residence, under the loving care of his family and Niagara Hospice, after a lengthy illness. Tom was born February 17, 1921, in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Andrew and Anne (Mullrine) Napier. He attended local schools and was a 1939 graduate of Niagara Falls High School. Tom enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1942 and served in the Pacific Theatre. He was honorably discharged in 1946 with the rank of Sergeant. After his discharge he began working as an Assistant Cashier at E.I. DuPont in Niagara Falls, a position he held until 1961. He married Dorothy E. (VandenBosch) on May 10, 1947, and they moved to Lewiston in 1952. Tom served as Postmaster of the U.S. Post Office in Lewiston, retiring after 25 years. He had also served as a Trustee on the Lewiston Village Board in the 1950’s. After his retirement he and Dorothy wintered in Punta Gorda, FL for 20 years. Tom was a communicant of St. Peter’s RC Church in Lewiston. He served there as head usher, a member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society, the Holy Name Society, and worked for the Catholic Charities Appeal. As a young man, Tom played semi-pro baseball and was selected into the Niagara Falls Sportsman Hall of Fame in 2005. He was a member and former Governor of Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #584 in Lewiston; a member of the American Legion Post #1083 in Lewiston; the V.F.W. Down River Post #7487 in Lewiston; the Lewiston Queenston Rotary; the Lions Club of Youngstown; and a member of the Umpires Association. An avid golfer, he was also a member of the Queenston Golf Club in Queenston, Ontario. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dorothy; his children, Thomas P. (Elizabeth) Napier and Joan (Kim) Quarantillo, both of Lewiston, Judith (Bryan Aaker) Napier of Minneapolis, MN, and Timothy (Charlotte) Napier of Lewiston; his grandchildren, Patricia (Dennis) Sweatman, Katherine, Julie and Kelly Quarantillo, Andrew, Jessica and Lukas Napier; two great-grandchildren, Taylor and Carly Sweatman; several brothers and sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, John and Jim Napier; and a sister, Mary Watts. Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth & Ridge Streets, Lewiston on Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 26 at 10:00 AM in St. Peter's RC Church, 600 Center St., Lewiston, with the Rev. Sebastian C. Pierro officiating. (Please assemble at church.) Burial with Military Honors will follow in Dickersonville Cemetery, Ridge Rd., Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094, or to the Lewiston Volunteer Fire Co. #1 Ambulance Fund, 145 N. 6th St., P.O. Box 748, Lewiston, NY 14092. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for on-line registry. | NAPIER, Thomas A (I83429)
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| 13165 | Niagara Gazette LEWISTON - A prominent lumber dealer in Lewiston for many years died of a heart attack Saturday (July 13, 1963) in Hendersonville, N.C., where -he-had- been-living- since_. his retirement in 1953. Joseph Vevirit, 71, formerly of Ridge Road, was a partner in Vevirit Lumber Co. Inc., 130 S. Eighth St., from 1921 until 1950. From 1950 to 1953 he managed Vevirit Hardware in Center- Street. He was a past board member of the Village of Lewiston, a member of the American Legion, 40 and 8, one of the founders of the Lewiston Rifle Club and a charter member of the Lewiston Rotary Club. Survivors are his widow, Faye Campbell Vevirit, and three brothers, Thomas and Peter Vevirit, both of Lewiston, and James Vevirit, of Buffalo. F u n e r a l services and burial will be Wednesday in Hendersonville. | VEVIRIT, Joseph (I99893)
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| 13166 | Niagara Gazette LEWISTON - Leonard F. Piper-, 58, of 130 First St., a lifelong resident of this village, died unexpectedly at Mount St. Mary's Hospital Monday (Oct. 13, 1969). Mr. Piper had worked as a miflwright at. Titanium Alloys Manufacturing Division of National Lead Co. for 27 years, retiring in 1961. He was born in Lewiston on June 8, 1911, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Piper. Mr. Piper was an active member of Lewiston Fire Co. No. 1 for 35 years and was a former chief. He was a member of the Niagara County Fire Chiefs Association. His wife, the former Bernice Emory, died in 1967. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Koch, Ransomville; and Mrs. Herbert Snavely, Lewiston; a son, Leonard Piper; a sister, Mrs. Harry Strablo, and a brother, Russell Piper, all of Lewiston, and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, with the Rev. Richard A. Norris officiating. Burial will be in I Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call today at Hardison Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. The family said contributions to the Lewiston Fire Co. No. 1 ambulance fund would be acceptable as tributes. | PIPER, Leonard F (I77169)
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| 13167 | Niagara Gazette LEWISTON - Mrs. Julia Whitney Reichert, 83, of 225 North Second St., a former Lewiston librarian for 10 years, died Saturday (April 8,1972) in Memorial Medical Center where she had been a patient for two weeks. She was born in Brockport, the daughter of John and Josephine Whitney, and lived in this village for 13 years. Before that, she lived in Niagara Falls. She was the widow of George J. Reichert, an executive with the Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. She was a member of the Niagara Falls Garden Club, and member and past regent of the Niagara Falls Chapter of the GAR, Niagara Falls Council of Girls Scouts, the Lewiston Study Club, the Lewiston Historical Society, and St. Paul's Episcopal Church. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Cecil (Helen) Chadwick'of this village; two sons, John Reichert of Youngstown, and Edward J. Reichert of Gorham, N.H. and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Richard Norris officiating. Burial will be in Riverdale Cemetery. | WHITNEY, Julia (I106408)
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| 13168 | Niagara Gazette LEWISTON — Andrew H. Nowak, surrounded by his loving family, was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. The family is grateful for the dignity provided by Niagara Hospice. Andrew grew up in Niagara Falls, NY and attended local schools. In 1960 he joined the Niagara Falls Police Force and retired after 27 dedicated years to the City of Niagara Falls. Andrew is survived by his wife of 54 years, Janet (Sullivan) Nowak. Andrew will be lovingly remembered by his three sons, Martin of Lewiston, Vincent of Texas, and Sean (Erin) of Illinois; three daughters, Linda Hardison of Lewiston, Diane (Joe) Ippolito of Grand Island, and Katherine Nowak (Miles Smith) of Sewickley, PA. Andrew H. was predeceased this year by a son, Andrew V. Nowak. He is also survived by grandchildren, Eric, Samantha, James, Ryan, Sean, Jayden, Gregory, Evan, Ian, Nicole, Rachel, Kyle, Lila and Whitney and great-grandchildren, McKenna and Lincoln; and several nieces and nephews. Andrew will also be remembered by his brothers, Thomas (Jo) of Mississippi, Steven (Donna) of Niagara Falls, and Leonard (Karen) of Niagara Falls; and sisters, Pauline (late Myron) Pucak and Margie (John) Urban, both of Niagara Falls. Andrew was predeceased by brothers, Henry, Martin, Stanley, Frank, Philip and Paul; and two sisters, Helen Oliver and Mary Jane Baggos. Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth & Ridge Sts., Lewiston on Friday from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Robert Hughson on Saturday, December 11th at 10 AM at the St Vincent de Paul Parish, Prince of Peace site at 1055 N. Military Rd. (Please assemble at church.) Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Holy Angels Mausoleum. Memorial donations are encouraged to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240-9856, or to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online registry. | NOWAK, Andrew H (I78981)
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| 13169 | Niagara Gazette LEWISTON — DeVere “Jerry” Belden, 89, of Lewiston, NY, died on Sunday, December 19, 2010 in Mount St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born on July 19, 1921 in Allegan, MI, he was the son of the late Alvin and Olive (Sharless) Belden. Mr. Belden attended schools in Michigan. Jerry, as he was known by family and friends, served in the United States Army, during World War II. While serving, he was awarded the Bronze Star. Mr. Belden came to Niagara Falls, NY in 1948. On May 7, 1949, Jerry married the former Evelyn M. Stewart. He worked as a mechanic for both Goodrich and Goodyear. Later, Mr. Belden was employed as a Millwright for Carborundum and Olin. Jerry retired in 1982. In 1989, he and his wife moved to Lewiston, NY. Mr. Belden was a member of St. James United Methodist Church in Niagara Falls, NY, where he was a member of the St. James Seniors. For 40 years, Jerry volunteered his time in the nursery at St. James United Methodist Church, where he was known as “Uncle Jerry.” In addition to his beloved wife of 61 years, Mr. Belden is survived by one daughter, Brenda (George) Pope of Lewiston, NY; two grandchildren, Lauren (Jeromye) Rogers of Virginia and Kevin Pope of Lewiston, NY, and two great-grandchildren, Evelyn and Hunter. Jerry is also survived by two sisters, Mary Lou (late Raymond) Brennan of Michigan and Phyllis (James) Thomas of Michigan; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by one brother, Donald (Emma of Michigan) Belden. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4-7 PM at the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (297-9007), where a funeral service will be held at 7:00 PM. Private burial will be held in Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting us at www.ottoredanz.com and www.niagara-gazette/obituaries. | BELDEN, DeVere (I91425)
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| 13170 | Niagara Gazette LEWISTON — Donald Hilts, 90, of the Town of Niagara, went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 24, 2011 in Our Lady of Peace Residence, following a brief stay. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on August 5, 1920, a son of the late Midgley and Lottie (Shook) Hilts. He attended Niagara Falls schools. Don served in the U.S. Army during WW II as Technician Third Grade with the 523rd Ordnance Heavy Maintenance Company. He was honorably discharged January 26, 1946 at Camp Atterbury, Indiana. Don worked for Niagara Welding for 20 years and retired from General Motors, Tonawanda Plant in 1986. Previously attended Riverside Presbyterian Church, he was very active with the LaSalle Sportman’s Club and served as its President for four terms. An avid outdoorsman, he also belonged to the Conservation Department and enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting. He was a member of the Town of Niagara Environmental Commission for 29 years and served 24 of those years as chairman. Don was honored Donald E. Hilts Day in the Town of Niagara. He enjoyed woodworking and making crafts, selling them at the Ole Sanborn Days. He also had a strong affection for animals, especially his dachshunds. Survivors include his daughter, Carolyn “Lyn” (late Earl) Anderson of the Town of Niagara; his brother, Elmer Hilts (late Betty) of Niagara Falls; grandchildren, Marlo (Schul) Lee of Niagara Falls, Cheri Ellwood (Jeff) of Maryland, Their Santos (Rodigo) of South America and James Anderson of Maryland; great-grandchildren, Clayton Anderson, Jarod Anderson, Ethan Ellwood and Bobbie and Brandon Lee. He was predeceased by his wife, Pearl E. (Bell) Hilts; his daughter, Donna M. Horner and siblings, Loren and Robert Hilts. Friends may call Sunday from 2-5 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, where funeral services will be held Monday at 11 AM, with the Rev. Jeff Ellwood officiating. The interment will be in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Assembly of God Church/Children of Ecuador, 9750 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls, NY 14304. Visit www.LaneFuneralHome.com. | HILTS, Donald E (I95028)
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| 13171 | Niagara Gazette LEWISTON — Edward W. “Bill” Fleck, Jr., age 66, of Lewiston, died Tuesday, January 11, 2011 in Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, after a lengthy illness. Bill was born March 13, 1944 in Philipsburg, PA, the son of the late Edward W. Sr. and Audrey (Robins) Fleck. He was a 1963 graduate of Clearfield High School in Pennsylvania and had resided in Lewiston since 1965. He married Linda (Halliday) Fleck on December 9, 1966. Bill was a Custodian, employed by the Lewiston Porter Central School District for over 25 years, retiring in 2004. He was a member and past Governor of the Lower Niagara Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #584; a member of the Lewiston Volunteer Fire Co. #1, an EMT, and a member of its Benevolent Association; a past member of the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team; a former EMT and First Aid Instructor for the Red Cross; and a member of the Lutheran Church of The Messiah in Lewiston. He is survived by his wife, Linda; a daughter, Sheryl (Donnell) Zimmerman of Lewiston; a son, Thomas W. (Anne Marie) Fleck of Nashville, TN; and a grandson, Joshua T. Fleck. Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth & Ridge Streets, Lewiston on Thursday from 4-8 PM. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 14 at 10:00 AM in the funeral home, with the Rev. Thomas Mason officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Lewiston Volunteer Fire Co. #1 Ambulance Fund, 145 N. 6th St., P.O. Box 748, Lewiston, NY 14092. | FLECK, Edward William (I7171)
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| 13172 | Niagara Gazette LEWISTON — Eleanor M. Marker, 92, of Niagara Falls, died suddenly Monday, December 6, 2010 in Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, Town of Lewiston. She was born in Niagara Falls, NY on May 10, 1918, a daughter of the late Robert and Edna (DeRusha) McGahey. Mrs. Marker attended local schools and graduated from the former St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing. She was employed as a Registered Nurse and Occupational Health Nurse with Moore Business Forms and Harrison Radiator, and retired in 1983. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred W. Marker in 1984; and a sister, Frances Bronson. Survivors include a nephew, Kenneth (Kathleen) Bronson of the Town of Niagara; a niece, Nancy Bronson of Wheatfield and great-nieces, Karen Bronson and Kerriann Bronson, both of Lewiston; and great-nephew, Kristian Bronson of the Town of Niagara. There will be no prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a committal service at 10 AM Saturday, December 11, 2010 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Epiphany Mausoleum Chapel, 4000 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore, with the Rev. Stewart Lindsay, OSFS, officiating. If desired, memorials may be made to the Cross in the Woods National Shrine, 7078 M-63 Hwy., Indian River, MI 49749. Visit www.LaneFuneralHome.com | MCGAHEY, Eleanor M (I42024)
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| 13173 | Niagara Gazette LEWISTON — Geraldine (Meahl) Woock, of Niagara Falls, died on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 in Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, after a lengthy illness. She was 83. She was born in Niagara Falls on July 19, 1927, a daughter of the late Jacob and Henrietta (Schneider) Meahl. She attended local schools and married Stanley R. Woock in 1948. Mrs. Woock worked for the Niagara Falls Board of Education as a lunch aide at 66th Street School for over 30 years. She enjoyed bingo and spending time with her family, including her eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Woock is survived by three children, Gary L. (Beth) Woock of Lockport, John A. (late Elaine) Woock of Youngstown, and Mary Woock of Niagara Falls, and was the mother of the late Robert S. Woock (2008); and was predeceased by her husband in 1995. She is also survived by three sisters, Flora (Dave) Walsh, Isla Nicometi and Betty Weiss; eight grandchildren, Stacey, Kimberley, Timothy, Jeanette, Amy, James, Jason and Kathleen and 11 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by siblings, Francis Heaton, Mildred Bennet and Floyd Meahl. Friends may call Thursday from 4-8 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, where services will be held Friday at 11 AM. The interment will be in Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston. Donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. Visit www.lanefuneralhome.com. | MEAHL, Geraldine (I82548)
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| 13174 | Niagara Gazette LEWISTON — Lewiston - John C. Collins, age 91, of Lewiston, died Wednesday, September 29, 2010 in Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, after a brief illness. John was born June 10, 1919 in Johnstown, PA, the son of the late William R. and Myrtle (Coolbaugh) Collins. An U.S. Army veteran of WW II, he served from 1942 to his honorable discharge in 1945. John was a radioman with the HQ Detachment 927 Signal Battalion, taking part in the Central Europe, Northern France, Rhineland, Rome-Arno, and Southern France Campaigns. He was the recipient of the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal, the American Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and the WW II Victory Medal. John enlisted in the U.S. Air Force Reserves in 1953 as an Airman and served at the Niagara Falls AF Missile Site and with the 914th. He was transferred to the U.S. Air Force Retired Reserve in 1976 with the rank of Technical Sergeant and officially retired in 1979. On November 10,1943 he married May M. (Mitchell) Collins in Hamilton, Ontario. May predeceased him in 2004. John retired in 1981 from the Maintenance Department of Nabisco Shredded Wheat in Niagara Falls where he was employed for 40 years. He was a member of the Nabisco Retiree's Club, the 914th U.S. Air Force Assoc., and the Lewiston Senior Center where he enjoyed luncheons and playing bingo. John also enjoyed the sport of Archery and was a member of the 7 Clan Bowman Club. He loved traveling with his wife of 60 years, especially to Las Vegas. He is survived by two daughters, Valerie (Daniel) Gilliam of Lewiston and Carol Ann (Karl) Tiede of Youngstown; his grandchildren, Deanna (Joseph) White, Suzanne (James) Hutchinson, Eric (Amy) Tiede, Brett Tiede, Dana (Charles) Dunn, Thomas, Kimberly, and Michele Tiede; his great- grandchildren, Katelin, Matthew, Courtney, Charles, Bianca, and Payton; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Mildred Skimin; and a great grandson, James Daniel Hutchinson. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 2nd at 10:00 AM in the HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth and Ridge Sts., Lewiston, with the Rev. John Timmerman officiating. There will be no prior visitation. Burial with Military Honors will be in Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Women's & Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation, 219 Bryant St., Buffalo, NY 14222. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online registry. | COLLINS, John C (I88178)
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| 13175 | Niagara Gazette LEWISTON — Shirley M. Wilcox (Blake), age 86, of North Tonawanda, entered into rest on March 5, 2011, in Fairchild Manor Nursing Home, after a brief illness. Born in the Town of Tonawanda, NY on September 11, 1924 to the late Colburn and Gertrude (Doherty) Blake. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Sebastian, FL and the Humane Society of Vero Beach, FL. Shirley enjoyed cooking for friends and family to enjoy. Survivors include a son, Patrick Drake of Arizona; daughter, Maureen (Lee) Milleville of Sanborn; 11 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Sharon Richardson; a brother, Herbert Blake and two sisters, Corinne Everitt and Joyce Bagg. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Wednesday, March 9 at 11:00 AM in St. James Ev. Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Road and Rohr Street, in Bergholz, with the Rev. Jeff Milsten officiating. Interment in Elmlawn Cemetery, Town of Tonawanda. Arrangements were by the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME. Visit www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for online guest register. | BLAKE, Shirley M (I95783)
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| 13176 | Niagara Gazette LIERSCH — At St. Mary's hospital, Dec. 15 , 1922 , Henry Liersch, aged 47 y e a r s , bel oved husband of Wilhelmina , father of George. Margaret, Mrs. Maurice Doyle, John .Edwin . Otto and William , all of t h is c i t y , Charles of Pittsburgh , Pa ., also one brother Carl of t h i s c i t y and three sisters a n d one brother in Germany. Funeral services at the f a m i l y home, 1012 E ast Falls street, Tuesday at 2 : 3 0 p.m. Rev. H. Brezing will o f f i c i a t e . Deceased was a member L. <>. O. M. | LIERSCH, Henry (I92500)
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| 13177 | Niagara Gazette LOCKPORT - Clesson Wright, 69, of 27 Scovell St., died Monday (March 16, 1970) at Lockport Memorial Hospital after a short illness. A native and lifelong resident here, he was born Nov. 19, 1900, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Wright. He was a retired custodian of the W i l l i a ms Brothers Department s t o re here, having retired several years ago. He is survived by his wife, Elsie Wright; three s o n s, Clesson Jr. of Omaha, Neb., Isa and Walter Wright, both of West Seneca, and four d a u g h t e r s , Mrs. Sylvia Wheaton, Miss Linda Wright, Mrs. Diana English and Mrs. Betty Stevens, all of Lockport, and several grandchildren. Services will' be held at 4 p.m. today at the Haenle Funeral Home, 230 Jackson St. Burial will be in. Wright's Corners Cemetery. | WRIGHT, Clesson W (I99970)
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| 13178 | Niagara Gazette LOCKPORT - Elmer A. Wendt, 65, of 6248 Corwin Road, a retired power plant foreman for the Harrison Radiator Division of General Motors Inc., died Sunday (July 2,1JT72) at Buffalo General Hospital after a long illness. _ri Born In North Tonawanda he lived in the Lockport area for more than 30 years and had retired from Harrison after 25 years of service. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Lockport; the Tonawandas Sportsmen's Club; Niagara County Sportsmens' Association; the Mossport Racing Club; Packard Automobile Classic Club; the Antique Automobile Club; the O.X,5 Club of America; New York State Rifle and Pistol Association; the National Rifle Association; the G-9 Management Club, Inc., and the National Management Association. Mr. Wendt is survived by his widow, Mary Lagoy Wendt; a son, John Wendt of Mountain Top, Pa.; a daughter, Mrs. George (Audrey) Davis of Tonawanda; two brothers, Robert Wendt of Los Angeles and Wilfred Wendt of North tonawanda; two grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Hamp Funeral Home, Tonawanda, by the Rev. Ernest Heuer. Burial will be in St. Matthews Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. | WENDT, Elmer A (I63152)
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| 13179 | Niagara Gazette LOCKPORT - Floyd Smith, 79, of 4847 Upper Mountain Road, died today (Nov. 11, 1969) at Inter-Community Memorial Hospital, Newfane. ° He was born in Wilson June 10, 1890, son of Jessie and Mary Isles Smith. He was retired from the National Grinding Wheel Co., North Tonawanda, where he, worked injhe. weights and measures department. He was married June 10, 1915 to Mabel Luckman in Cambria. He lived in the Town of Lockport for 42 years, and was a member of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, Sanborn. He is survived by his widow; five, daughters, Mrs. Louis (Mary) Tall of Tampa, Fla., Mrs. Clarence (Do r o t h y ) Salmons of here, Mrs. Clayton (Blanche) Wakefield of here,. Mrs. Joseph (Edna) DiVencenzo of Buffalo and Mrs. Erwin (Marjorie) Witkop of Sanborn; 17 grandchildren and 23 greatgrandchildren. Friends may call at the Kenneth H. Sherrie Funeral Home, Newfane,. beginning Wednesday at 2 p.m., where services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Albert Gaal will officiate. Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery, Cambria. Contributions may be made to the St. Andrew's building fund or the American Cancer society. | SMITH, Floyd (I96383)
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| 13180 | Niagara Gazette LOCKPORT - Frederick M. Seiler Sr., 59, of 7107 Groff Road, died today (Feb. 6, 1964) in Roswell Park Memorial Institute, Buffalo after being ill nine weeks. Born June 26, 1904, in Tonawanda, the son of Joseph and Caroline Seiler, he had lived at his late home for 23 years. He had been employed for the last 27 years as a'plant operator at D u r e z Plastics Co., North Tonawanda. He and his wife, the former Erma Baldwin, had been married 37 years. Besides his widow, he is sur- vived- by two daughters, Mrs. Joseph LaSpada,. Middleport, and Miss Sharon Swiler, Lockport; seven sons, Frederick M. Seiler Jr., Niagara Falls, and Richard R., Charles H., Kenneth, David J., D u a n e and Michael G. Seiler, all of Lockport; five brothers, Sy, Joseph and Robert Seiler, all of North Tonawanda, Herbert S e i l e r, Point Breeze, and Edgar Seiler, New York City; two sisters, Mrs. Mclvin Neal and Mrs. Joseph Schinaman, b o t h of N o r t h *Tonawanda, and 19 grandchildren. - Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. et the Gaul Funeral Home. A service will be conducted et 3 p.m. Saturday by Dr. James Westhafer of First Presbyterian Church. | SEILER, Frederick M (I121889)
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| 13181 | Niagara Gazette LOCKPORT - Hubert A. Werth, 86, of 230 Price St., a retired farmer who had raised nine children and had 26 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren, died Monday afternoon (Aug. 3, 1959) at a local nursing home following a long illness. A widower twice, he had married three times. He retired from a Town of Lockport fruit farm in 1946 after working there since 1907 and worked part-time. at a local cold storage firm "until seven years ago. He was born Nov. 6, 1872, at Bergholtz, son of William and Heneritta Werth. He came to Lockport about 13 years ago. Lockport about 13 years ago. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his third wife, Mrs. Carrie Collins Werth; six daughters and three sons, Mrs. Robert Mosher, Mrs. Frank Thilkey, Mrs. Roland Nerber, Mrs. Elton Behm, Mrs. Walter Anterline, Hubert F., Everett C. and Glenn R. Werth, all of Lockport, and Mrs. Leonard Kranz, Akron, N.Y. The Rev. Stephen Palmer, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, will conduct services at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. | WERTH, Hubert Albert Ferdinand (I55242)
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| 13182 | Niagara Gazette LOCKPORT - Mrs. A. Margaret Strassel, 63, of 98 Park Ave., died unexpectedly today (aug. 4, 1969) in Lockport Memorial Hospital after suf- fering an apparent heart attack at home. Mrs. Strassel was born in Lockport Nov. 19, 1905, the daughter of Patrick and Anna Slowey Tracy. She was a member of St. Anthony's roman Catholic church, and of the Altar and Rosary Society and the Ladies of Charity at that church. Survivors include her hus- band, Leon P. Strassel; one daughter, Mrs. George M. (Mary Ann) Dysinger, Lockport; one son, John F Margaret Strassel, 63, of 98;Strasse'. Buffalo; one sister com i Mrs. Mathew J. ( M a r y ) Murphy, also of Lockport; three. brothers, W. Jerry T r a c y, Franklin J. Tracy, and Charles H. Tracy, all of the city; three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. at the Taylor and Reynolds funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Anthony's Church. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. to- day. The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. | TRACY, A Margaret (I77850)
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| 13183 | Niagara Gazette LOCKPORT - Mrs. Frances Oxley, 80, of 681 Market St., here, died unexpectedly at Lockport Memorial Hospital Friday (Aug. .16, 1968). Born in S a x o n y, Germany, Sept. 13, 1888, she had been a resident of this country for the last 72 years. She was a mem- ber of St. John The Baptisst Church. She was the widow of Wlliara Oxley-who died 12 years ago.- Surviving are a son, William J. Oxley of this city, three sisters, Mrs. Mary McQueeney of Hilton, N.Y.; Mrs. Anna Linderman and Mrs. Josephine Zapp, both of Lockport; four broth- ers, Joseph and William Budnack, both of this city, John Budnack of Newfane and Ambrose Budnack of Williamsville; two granddaughters, Mrs. Marilyn Hogle of this city and Mrs. Patricia Thompson, w i f e of Lockport's 7th Ward Alderman David R. Thompson, and five great-grandchildren. Taylor and R e y n o l d s Funeral Home where services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday followed by a requiem Mass at St. Joseph's Church-at 9 a.m. The Rosary will be recited at the funeral home Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be in .Cold Spring Cemetery. | BUDNACK, Frances (I102345)
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| 13184 | Niagara Gazette LOCKPORT - Mrs. Irene Glena Beyer, 72, of 6835 Akron Road, Town of Lockport died in Lockport Memorial Hospital Wednesday (Dec. 20, 1967) after a long illness. A lifelong resident of the Town of Lockport, she was born there Nov. 19, 1895, the daughter of Frederick and Annie Hochadel Rankie. Her first husband, Edward Glena died Aug. 14, 1953, and her second husband, Walter Beyer, whom she married in November of 1958, died Oct. 23, 1963. Surviving . are a daughter, Mrs. Howard (Shirley) Mclntyre of this city; two sons, Howard E. Glena and L. Laverne Glena, both of this city; and four step-children, Mrs. Jacob (Pearl) Kolb of North Tonawanda, Floyd Beyer of Wilson and Charles and Rich- ard Beyer, both of this city. Also surviving are three sisters,- Mrs. Floyd (Dorothy) Rockwood, Mrs. Ellis (Florence) Van Burean and Mrs. Marcus (Marjorie) Shendel, all of Lockkport; five brothers, Norman, Chester, Otto, Howard ^tnd Richard Rankie all of Lockport, six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at their con- venience at the Lange Funeral Home where services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial will be. in Cold Springs Cemetery. ALSo Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/21/1967 B E Y E R ~ I r e n e Glena of 6835 A k r o n Road. Town of Lockport, passed away Dec. 20, 1967 at Lockport Memorial Hos- pital. She is survived by one daughter and two sons, Mrs. Howard (Shirley) McIntyre, Howard E. Glena, L. LaVerne Glena, all of Lockport; four step - children, Mrs. Jacob (Pearl) Kolb of North Tonawan- da, Floyd Beyer of Wilson, Charles and Richard Beyer, both of Lockport; three sisters, Mrs. Floyd (Dorothy) Rock- wood, Mrs. Ellis (Florence) Van Buren, Mrs. Marcus (Marjorie) Schendel, all of Lockport; five brothers, Norman Rankie, Ches- ter Rankie, Otto Rankie, How0 ard Rankie and Richard Rank- ie, all of Lockport; six grand- children and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at their convenience at the Lange Funeral Home, 186 East Ave., where funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 23, 1967, at 11 a.m. Interment in Cold Spring Cemetery. | RANKIE, Irene (I90252)
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| 13185 | Niagara Gazette LOCKPORT - Mrs. Lucy Smith, 75, of Ridge Road, died Thursday (July 11, 1963) at her home after a long illness. Born in Le w i s t on, Mrs. Smith lived in this city before moving to Niagara Falls in 1932. She lived there until her husband, Austin H. Smith, co- proprietor of the Boot and Saddle Restaurant, died in 1947. She then moved to Lockport. She was a member of the Rosary Altar Society of Immaculate Conception Church. North Ridg. Surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Florence Van Luven, and Mrs. C. Edward Wenger, both of this city; Mrs. D'Arcy Mur- phy ,Mrs. Victor Van den Bosch and Mrs. Benjamin Carver, all of Lewiston: and a brother, Allen Armstrong, of Lewiston. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Monday at the residence and at 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate C o n c e p t i on Church. Burial will be in Riverdale Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sun- day at the home. The Bell Fuineral Home, Niagara Falls, is handling arrangements. | ARMSTRONG, Lucy (I90630)
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| 13186 | Niagara Gazette LOCKPORT - Services for Mrs. Margaret C. Brady, 67, of 105 Prospect St., a native of Scotland and wife of Peter R. Brady, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Taylor & Reynolds Funeral home. Rev. Herbert H. Siegner, pastor of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Brady died Saturday (March 25, 1961) at Lockport Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born Feb. 23, 1894, at Glasgow, Scotland, daughter of Duncan and Mary Williamson Campbell. She had been a resident here since 1924 and was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ. In addition to her husband, she is survived by four daughters and two sons, Wilbur Chambers, Middleport, Mrs. Thomas Gormley, Gasport, Mrs. Alexander Puff, Mrs. An thony Calos, Norman Brady, all of Lockport and James Brady, North Tonawanda; two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Beaton, Lockport, and Mrs. Robert Clark, Glasgow; two brothers, Norman and William Campbell, both of Glasgow; 26 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren | CAMPBELL, Margaret (I164926)
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| 13187 | Niagara Gazette LOCKPORT - Seymour H. (Pat) Boyer, 81. of 95 Webb St.. died Thursday (Dec. 7, 1967) in Lockport Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for the last six weeks. He was born Aug. 24. 1886. in North Tonawanda. and had lived here for the last 50 years. Mr* Boyer was a retired experimental machinist with Simonds Saw and Steel Co., where he had been employed for 21 years. He retired in i960. He was a member of the Turtle Club here and of Tioga Tribe No. 289, Redmen. Survivors include his wife, Mary; a daughter, Mrs. Cortland Wilson, this city, and a son, Carl F. Boyer, Hartland; a brother, Norman Boyer, Middleport, and three sisters, Mrs. Lavina Wagner, Sanborn; Mrs. Cora Goerss, North Tonawanda, and Mrs. Amanda Walgast, Tonawanda; seven grandchil- dren, 18 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Prud- den and Kandt Funeral Home, where services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Bear Ridge Cemetery. | BOYER, Seymour H (I87125)
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| 13188 | Niagara Gazette LOCKPORT ~ T h e o d o re Jansen, 86, of 110 Elniwood Ave., died Thursday (Nov. 27, 1969) at Lockport Memorial Hospital. He was born in Little Chute, Wis., and came to Niagara Falls in 1921 where he was employed by the Kimberly Clark Corp- He moved to Lockport 23 years ago and for six years was employed by the Kennedy Brothers C l o t h i ng Store until his retirement in 1965. He was. the husband of the late Barbara A; Y i n g l i ng Jansen. He is surivived by five sons, Matthew M. and Arthur CM both of Niagara Falls; Vic tor J. of San Francisco, and Floyd P. and Gerald B., both of Lockport; two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Reynolds of Niagara Falls and Mrs. Geraldine Liskoff of Lockport; two brothers, and five sisters, all of Wisconsin, 28 grandchil-. dren and 31 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Gaul Funeral Home where services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturdayfollowed by a requiem Mass at St. Patrick's Church at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be Cemetery. in Glenwood | JANSEN, Theodore (I74539)
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| 13189 | Niagara Gazette LOCKPORT A l b e r t W. Kraatz, 91, a retired Town of Cambria farmer, died Sunday (March 30, 1958), at the home of a son, Fred W. Kraatz, 188 Park Ave. He had been ill for about a week. Mr. Kraatz was born Feb. 16, 1867, at Wolcottsville, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kraatz. He had operated a farm at Molyneaux Corners all of his adult life. He retired 25 years ago when he moved here. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Grant Townsend, Mrs. Percy Smith, both of Lockport, and Mrs. Paul Everett, Buffalo: two sons, Fred W. and Edward Kraatz, Lockport, and 17 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren. The Rev. Herbert. L. Siegner, pastor of the United Church of Christ, will conduct services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Taylor and Reynolds Funeral Home. Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery. | KRAATZ, Albert W (I82989)
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| 13190 | Niagara Gazette LOCKPORT — (Youngstown) - While surrounded by her loving family at Niagara Hospice House, in Lockport, the angels came on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 to take Loretta L. Canfield, age 80, to be with her daughter, the late Judith Canfield. Loretta was born July 15, 1929, in Lewiston, the daughter of the late Frank and Grace (Nickerson) Buttery. She worked as a waitress at the former Harding’s Restaurant in Youngstown at the age of 17. From 1951 to 1971 she and her former late husband, James Canfield, owned and operated Canfield Farms in Youngstown. They sold the farm and established the Shanty Restaurant in Youngstown. She then owned and operated Loretta's Place in Niagara Falls, NY. After retiring she loved bingo, her friends and family. She is survived by three daughters, Brenda (Stephen) Swidergal of Grand Island, Susan (Steven) Hillman and Joan (Thomas) Woods, both of Ransomville. She was Nanny to Jennifer Wesoloski, Amanda Swidergal, Melissa Mullan, Kristen McCoy and James Veillette and Great Nanny to Zachery, Brianna, Ryleigh, Kaitlen, Tyler, Joseph and Hayden. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Loretta was one of a family of ten brothers and sisters. Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 26 at 1:30 PM in the funeral home, with the Rev. John Marshall officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakland Rural Cemetery, Lake Rd., Youngstown. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094, or to the Ransomville Vol. Fire Co. Ambulance Fund, PO Box 239, Ransomville, NY 14131. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for on-line registry. | BUTTERY, Loretta Louise (I14213)
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| 13191 | Niagara Gazette LOCKPORT — Carol A. (Berube) Strassburg, formerly of North Tonawanda, of Lockport, died peacefully on Monday, February 7, 2011 at home, surrounded by her family, while receiving care from Niagara Hospice. Carol was born in North Tonawanda, NY on September 4, 1949, a daughter of the late Camille and Violet (Stoeckel) Berube. She attended St. Mark Lutheran School, North Tonawanda and was a longtime member of its church. Carol graduated from North Tonawanda High School Class of 1967 and the Continental School of Beauty. While her husband, Terry was in the US Marine Corps, they lived in Virginia, North Carolina, Florida and Shawnee, KS, where she practiced cosmetology before returning home to North Tonawanda in 1986. Having a keen eye for decorating, Carol began to share her love of country décor and opened “Lets Go Country” in 1986 in her former Oliver Street home. She operated the store until 1998. A savvy business woman, Carol was instrumental in the growth of the family business, JT Enterprises to an international medical company, operating from their Lockport home. She enjoyed traveling, gardening and cross stitch. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren, Collin, Jessica and Morgan Strassburg and Madison and David Bunn. Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Terry A. Strassburg; her son, David Strassburg of Lockport, NY; her daughter, Amanda Bunn and her husband, David of Lockport; two sisters, Barbara Jean LeFevers (Garry) of Lee Summit, MO, Linda Dolpp (Mike) of North Tonawanda; her brother, Mark Berube (Karrie) of North Tonawanda; aunt and uncle, William and Esther Stoeckel of North Tonawanda; her lifetime friend, Peggy Schaab and dear friend, Dotty McIntosh; five grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will be present Friday from 2-5, 7-9 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, where funeral services will be held Saturday 11 AM. The interment will be in St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 101 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst, NY, or to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, North Ridge, 4169 Church Road, Lockport, NY 14094. | BERUBE, Carol A (I77429)
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| 13192 | Niagara Gazette LOCKPORT — Donald F. Zastrow, age 57, of the Town of Cambria, died Tuesday, December 14, 2010 in Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, after a lengthy illness. Don was born June 21, 1953 in Lockport, the son of the late Willard F. and Shirley A. (Wilkins) Zastrow. He was a 1971 graduate of Starpoint High School and had served in the U. S. Marine Corps, honorably discharged in 1973. Don worked for Bob McCollum Farms in the Town of Cambria for 20 years. He is survived by a sister, Darlene A. Zastrow of the Town of Cambria; two brothers, Douglas W. Zastrow of the Town of Cambria and Duane W. Zastrow of North Carolina; his nieces and nephews, Chad and Jeremy Zastrow, Veronica (Norman) Thuman and Rob (Andrea) Zastrow; and cousin, Christine Sattleberg and her daughter, Amanda, who helped him throughout his illness. Don had requested that his body be donated to the Anatomical Gift Program at the University of Buffalo. His family will be present to receive friends at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Rd., Ransomville on Saturday from 5:30 – 8:00 PM. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online registry. | ZASTROW, Donald F (I56778)
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| 13193 | Niagara Gazette LOCKPORT — Josephine “Jo” L. (Steinbach) Fratello, 84, of the Town of Niagara, died on February 16, 2011 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Clymer, PA, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Steinbach and Desoline “Sue” (Stella) Uli and step- daughter of the late Joseph Uli. Jo attended school in Pennsylvania and graduated from Aliquippa High School in 1944. In 1945 she moved to the Niagara Falls area where she lived until the present time. On November 13, 1948, she married Cosmo J. “Corky” Fratello at St. Joseph Church in Niagara Falls, NY. Jo was employed at the former Kimberly Clark Corp. and during the 1970’s and 1980’s, she worked as a receptionist at her family’s owned business, C. Fratello Opticians, Inc., both in Niagara Falls, NY. Josephine was an active member of the Town of Niagara Lioness Club. In her leisure time, she enjoyed completing crossword puzzles and was a voracious reader of Louis L’Amour Western Novels. Jo also took great pleasure in sewing when her children were younger. In addition to her husband, Josephine is survived by five children, Joseph (Kay) Fratello of Pulaski, NY, Susan (Paul) McCoy of East Lake, OH, Alfred (Kathryn) Fratello of Niagara Falls, NY, David (Lynn) Fratello of Hastings, NY and Mary (Joel) Milleville of Niagara Falls, NY; eight grandchildren, Nicholas Fratello, Holly Jo and Hannah McCoy, Michelle (Nick) Abel, Lou (Shana) Fratello, Julie (Keith) Eberly, Matthew and Rebecca Milleville; four step-grandchildren, Paul and John McCoy, Stephen (Lisa) Przepiora and Peter Przepiora; two great-grandchildren, Allana Abel and David Fratello; 16 step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy (late Frank) Bruno of Hallandale, FL; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be held on Friday from 3–8 PM at the M.J.COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 19th at 10:00 AM in St. Vincent DePaul Parish at St. Leo’s Church, 2748 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, with Rev. Robert Stolinski officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094. Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online guest register. | STEINBACH, Josephine L (I71654)
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| 13194 | Niagara Gazette LOCKPORT — Mary C. (nee Van Wagner) Cowling, 73, of Niagara Falls, NY, wife of the late Cecil R. Cowling, Jr., entered into rest on Saturday, September 11, 2010, in Niagara Hospice House, in Lockport, NY. Born on June 24, 1937, in Gold, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Connolly) Van Wagner. Mrs. Cowling attended local schools and graduated from LaSalle High School in 1955. For many years, Mary worked as a production worker for Carborundum, until her retirement in the early 1990’s. She enjoyed garage and estate sales, jig-saw puzzles, sewing and reading. Mrs. Cowling is survived by one daughter, Debra L. Cowling of Niagara Falls, NY; two granddaughters, Teri E. Cowling and Tonya E. Cowling, both of Sanborn, NY; two brothers, David (Linda) Van Wagner of the Town of Niagara, NY and James (Denise) Van Wagner of Medina, NY; two sisters, Linda (Keith) Torgerson of North Dakota and Anne Mere of Niagara Falls, NY; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, Mary was predeceased by two children, Terri Lee Cowling and Cecil R. Cowling III. There will be no prior visitation. Private burial will be held in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094. Arrangements were entrusted to the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (297-9007). Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting us at www.ottoredanz.com and www.niagara-gazette/obituaries. | VAN WAGNER, Mary C (I87658)
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| 13195 | Niagara Gazette LOCKPORT, Nov. 5—Mrs. Emilie J. Sprung. 61, wife of William A. Sprung. 408 North Transit street. died suddenly Saturday night at her home of a heart attack. She was a native of Wolcottsburg, N.Y., but had lived here 45 years. Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters and three sons, Mrs. Clay Beccue, Viola, William, Harold and Karl Sprung of Lockport; two brothers and four sisters, Mrs. John Pless and Mrs. Arthur Wendler, Clarence Center, N.Y., Mrs. Alvin Harder, North Tonawanda, Mrs. Richard E. Coakley, Lockport, Henry and Herman Landow, Buffalo. Services will be held tomorrow af- ternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Prud- den Funeral Home, 242 Genesee street. | LANDOW, Emilie Justine Louise (I74951)
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| 13196 | Niagara Gazette LOCKPORT-A former Niagara- Mohawk Power Corp. employe, Albert W. Nagel, 65, of 243 S. Niagara St., died Tuesday (July 16, 1963) in Lockport Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since Monday. ° Born Jan. 20, 1898, in Lockport the son of Frederick and Marie Gawve Nagel. he had retired in January after being employed by Niagara-Mohawk for over 30 years. A former lineman, he was employed in the maintenance department at the time of his retirement. He was known locally as an active bowler. Surviving are his wife, Lois Craine Nagel, a daughter, Mrs. Elon Monnin, Towson, Aid., a son, Norman Nagel, brothers, Fred Nagel, Chicago, Ill., Charles Nagel, Lansing, Mich., Paul and August Nagel, Detroit, Mich., William, Earl and Walter Nagel, Lockport; two sisters, Mrs. James Legale, Medina, and Mrs. Leslie Roberts, Lockport, and several nieces and nephews. Beginning Thursday friends mav call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday. , Rev. E r n e s t E. Heuer of Trinity Lutheran Church will officiate. , Burial will be In Cold Springs Cemetery | NAGEL, Albert W (I102295)
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| 13197 | Niagara Gazette LOCKPORT-A former Pendleton highway superintendent, Martin C. Stahl, 88, of 5295 Oakwood Drive, Pendleton, died Wednesday (Aug. 7, 1963) at his home after a long illness. Born Sept. 3, 1874, in Wolcottsville, the son of Martin and Mary Stahl, he had lived in Pendleton for the last 54, years. He had formerly employed by the American Sales Book Co. of Niagara Falls for 21 years and then served as Pendleton highway superintendent for eight years. In later years he operated a farm. His wife, Lena W a g n er Stahl, died in 1948. Surviving are a spn, Roy M. Stahl; three daughters, Mrs. Marion Condon, Mrs. William Horn and Miss Esther K. Stahl, all of Pendleton, and four grandchildren. Friends may.call at the Gaul Funeral Home. A service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday by Rev. Karl Kindt, pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Wendelville. Burial will be in Bear Ridge Cemetery. | STAHL, Martin Charles (I109990)
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| 13198 | Niagara Gazette LOCKPORT-A long-time county, highway employe and night custodian at the courthouse here, R o l a nd Nerbere, 59, of 541 Niagara St., died Monday (April 27, 1959) at Lockporl Memorial Hospital. Born June 12, 1899, in the Town of Royalton, Mr. Nerber was the son of Lyman and Mary Hobart Nerber. He was employed 16 years with the Highway Department and worked as custodian at the county courthouse for the last six years. Mr. Nerber who suffered a three-month illness, was married for 35 years to the former Agnes Werth. He-was a member of the Redmen's Club here. Survivors include his wife, three sons, R o l a n d Nerber Jr., Newfane, R i c h a r d and' Gerald Nerber, both at home; four daughters, Mrs. Harry Pierce, Mrs. Robert Allen, Mrs. Robert Johnson and Mrs. Donald Henning, all of Lockport;. three sisters, Mrs. Esther Robertson, Lockport, Mrs. Vine Savage, Lowell,. Mass., and Mrs. Mabel Riddle, Fla.; three brothers, Clark Nerber, Michigan; Clifford Nerber, Olcott, and Hobart Nerber, Lockport; and 19 grandchildren- Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Gaul Funeral Home by the Rev. Woodrow Witmer of First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Gtenw.ood Cemetery. | NERBER, Roland (I75769)
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| 13199 | Niagara Gazette LOCKPORT-A well known area service station operator, Walter Rathke, 62, of 7126 Ridge Road, Town of Lockport, died today, (May 22, 1967) at Roswell Park Memorial Hospital, Buffalo, after a long illness. Born in Buffalo June 11, 1904, the son of Fred and Julia Her- man Rathke, he had operated a service station at Ridgewood for the last 33 years. He and his widow, Katherine Kurse, were married July 11, 1925. Mr. Rathke was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Ridgewood and a member of the Fellowship Club of that church. Besides his widow, he is survived by a son, W. Edward Rathke and a daughter, Mrs. Harold (Rose) Zapp, both of this city Also surviving are three sis ters, Mrs. Anna Kramer of Williamsville, Mrs. William Arle of Albany, and Mrs. Fred Kellner of Kenmore; two brothers, Emil Rathke of Williamsville and Edward Rathke of this city, and eight grandchildren. Friends may call at the Bream Funeral Home, Gasport, Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where the Rev. August Kreutz of the Em- manuel Church will conduct services Thursday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Wright's Cor- ners Cemetery. | RATHKE, Walter (I102331)
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| 13200 | Niagara Gazette LOCKPORT-Carl E, Stratton, 74, of 240 Elmwood Ave., died today (Aug 3, 1968) at his home after a long illness. A native of Lockport, he was bom April 23, 1894, the son of Robert and Lily Corwin Stratton. He had been employed in the sales department of the Harrison Radiator Division of General Motors Corp. here for 37 years. In 1954, he opened the Stratton Realty Co. which he operated until April 1968. He was a past president of the Lockport Lion Club, the Board of Realtors and the Loclfport Tuscarora Club. He was a member of the Lockport Shriners, the . Lockport Lodge 73, F&AM, Ames Chapter 88, R. A. M., and member of the Buffalo Consistory. Mr. Stratton is survived by his wife Marie E. Cryan Stratton; a brother, Neil Stratton of N e w f a n e, and a nephew, Charles H. (Tony) Stratton of Lockport. . Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gaul Funeral Home where services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday. The Rev. Herbert L. Siegner will officiate. The Lockport Lodge 73 will hold a Masonic service at the funeral home, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Cold Spring Cemetery. | STRATTON, Carl E (I110576)
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