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| 13351 | Niagara Gazette NORTH TONAWANDA Elmer W; Johnson, 72, for-; merly of 377 Fredericka St., died Wednesday (July 19,. 1972) after a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of this city, and a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and Gratwick Hose Co. 6. He was employed by the Remington-Rand Office Machine Division of Sperryv Rand Corp. for 47 years, retiring in 1963. Survivors include a stepson, Richard W. Thiele of this city; five sisters, Mrs. Willaro! (Mildred) Dawes; Mrs. Melva Lowden,.Mrs. John (Thelma) Frank, Mrs. Raymond (Elberta). Werth.all of this city, and Mrs. Stanley (Verna) Crebar of the Town of Wheatfield, and three, grandchildren. . . Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Fretthold Funeral Home with the Rev. Theodore Rehkopf officiating. Burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. Friends may call af.the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. | JOHNSON, Elmer W (I81130)
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| 13352 | Niagara Gazette NORTH TONAWANDA Mrs. Louise Stange Broecker, 82, of 2970 Lemke Drive, Town of Wheatfield, mother of 5th Ward Supervisor Alvin F. Broecker, died Tuesday (May 17, 1966) at Ransomville General Hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Broecker was a mem ber of St. Mark's Lutheran Church and a charter member of the Ladies Guild of the Church. She was a lifelong resident of this area. Her husband, Gustav Broecker died in 1952. Other survivors include another son, Henry F. Broecker, Town of Wheatfield; two d a u g h t e r s , Mrs. Edward Wheatfield, and Mrs. Robert (Alice) Waterstrat, Lockport; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Fretthold Funeral Home by Rev. Loren J. Shieley of St. Mark's Lutheran C h.u r c h . Burial will be in St. Mark's Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Wheatfield. | STANGE, Louise Wilhelmine (I76301)
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| 13353 | Niagara Gazette NORTH TONAWANDA — Frances A. Bachman (nee Krull), age 88, of the Town of Wheatfield, August 4, 2010, in Northgate Manor Nursing Home, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. The family offers special thanks to Julia, Gayla, Bev and Kelly who took care of Frances while at home, and offers thanks to the staff at Northgate who took care of both their mom and dad. Beloved mother of Ronald (Julia) Bachman of Wheatfield and Sharon (Larry) Fell of Parma, OH; grandmother of Julia and Jacob. Sister of George Krull, Dorothy Bald, Alice Bugenhagen, Helen (Frank) Loiars and Gertrude (Herbert) Mathias; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd., in North Tonawanda, on Saturday from 1:00–4:30 PM. Graveside services will be held on Monday at 10:00 AM from St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery, the Rev. Patrick McKenzie will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Guest book available at frettholdfuneralhome.com. | KRULL, Frances A (I72728)
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| 13354 | Niagara Gazette NORTH TONAWANDA — Frances W. Wass (nee Wright), age 92, of North Tonawanda, December 8, 2010 in Beechwood Nursing Home. Frances was a member of Payne Avenue Christian Church. She and her late husband, Emmett belonged to several bridge clubs, enjoyed traveling and both were volunteers at Artpark. She was the wife of the late Emmett Wass, who died in 2006. Beloved mother of Dudley (Phyllis) Wass of Pendleton and Terry (Marlene) Wass of Dunbar, WV; grandmother of Timothy, Christina and Rebecca. She was the sister of the late Patrick Wright and Winifred Miller. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd., in North Tonawanda on Sunday from 2-6 PM. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 10:30 AM, the Rev. Jerry McGlone will officiate. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery. Guest book available at frettholdfuneralhome.com. | WRIGHT, Frances Eleanor (I88961)
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| 13355 | Niagara Gazette NORTH TONAWANDA — Harry R. Morath, Jr., 95, formerly of Maple Avenue, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2010 in DeGraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, NY, following a brief illness. Born on August 30, 1915 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Harry R. and Marie (Ruopp) Morath, Sr. Mr. Morath was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY and attended local schools. On December 2, 1939, Harry married the former Marian J. Goodman. She predeceased him in 1998 after 59 years of marriage. For 42 years, he worked for Niagara Mohawk, retiring in 1976 as a Traveling Operator. Mr. Morath was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church. In 1939, Harry built a summer cottage (Camp HA-JU-MA-MA) at Rushford Lake, which became a special place where he enjoyed visits from family and friends. An avid fisherman, Harry was also known as an expert woodworker. During his retirement, he continued to use his woodworking skills enjoying building cabinets and displays at Goodman’s Farm Market for many years. Mr. Morath is survived by two children, Judith (late Thomas) Rogers of Buena Vista, VA and Mark (Minda) Morath of State College, PA; six grandchildren, Tricia (James) DeSantis of Silver Creek, NY, Traci (Michael) Potter of Owego, NY, Jamie (Josh) Heynes of Fairview, PA, Mark (Erin) Morath II of Hughesville, PA, Megan Morath of State College, PA, and Laura (Jon) Fickinger of Burlington, KY; four great-grandchildren, Carli Potter, Preston Heynes and Kate and Andrew Fickinger and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Harry was predeceased by one sister, Geraldine (late Thomas) Goater. Also surviving is a special niece, Marlene Goater Mueller, who was a constant visitor and companion during Harry’s five years as a resident of ElderWood. The family will be present to receive friends on Friday from 6-9 PM in the Chapel of the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (297-9007), where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 6th at 10:00 AM, with Rev. Judy Huff officiating. Interment will follow in Acacia Park Cemetery, North Tonawanda, NY. In lieu of flowers, consider The Rushford Historical Society, PO Box 254, Rushford, NY 14777. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting us at www.ottoredanz.com and www.niagara-gazette/obituaries. | MORATH, Harry R Jr (I61993)
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| 13356 | Niagara Gazette NORTH TONAWANDA — Kenneth A. "Ken" Stange, age 81, of North Tonawanda, November 1, 2010 in DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Ken was a past president and owner of Stange Agency, Inc. He retired in 1994 after 43 years. Prior to the Stange Agency he worked as a Cabinetmaker for Gratwick Lumber. He was an active life-long member of St. Mark Lutheran Church; he served as Superintendent of St. Mark Cemetery and had served as Treasurer of St. Mark for many years as well as in various other positions. He was a Yankees fan and enjoyed traveling in his motor home and handing out his "free ticket." He was the son of the late John and Elsie (Meyers) Stange. Beloved husband of Gloria (Behm) Stange for over 60 years; father of Douglas (Kathleen) Stange and Dennis (Paula) Stange, both of North Tonawanda; grandfather of Katie (Steven) Becker, Tracy (Steven) Dombrowski, Amanda, Bradley, Marilou, and Melanie Stange; great-grandfather of Carter Becker; father-in-law of Melissa (Kurt) Jaeger; nephew of Erna Behm. No prior visitation, funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:30 AM from St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver St. in North Tonawanda, the Rev. Patrick McKenzie will officiate. Interment will be in St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery or Niagara Hospice. Visit frettholdfuneralhome.com for guest register. | STANGE, Kenneth A (I132486)
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| 13357 | Niagara Gazette NORTH TONAWANDA — Kenneth J. Knize, age 63, of North Tonawanda, died unexpectedly, Monday, November 15, 2010 in the Waterfront Health Care Center in Buffalo, after a brief illness. Ken was born November 20, 1946 in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of Mary J. (Melancon) Knize of Lewiston and the late Henry J. Knize. He was a 1966 graduate of Lewiston Porter High School and received an Associates Degree in 1968 from Niagara County Community College. In August of 1969 he began his career with the NY State Department of Transportation. Ken retired as a Senior Engineering Technician in May of 2007. He had lived in North Tonawanda since 1985. Ken was a unique person who certainly marched to the beat of his own drummer. Never having lost his innocent, childlike quality, Ken was content in his own world. He recently described himself as "stuck in the '50's", still talking about Buddy Holly's death and his admiration for Roy Orbison. In his heaven, Ken is driving around in the Knight Rider KITT car and "rockin' around the clock" with his 1950's musical heroes. In addition to his mother, Ken is survived by a sister, Linda (James) Knize-Harper of Colorado Springs, CO; and a niece, Eileen Harper. Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth and Ridge Sts., Lewiston on Friday from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 20th at 10:00 AM in the funeral home, with the Rev. Robert Bellingham, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston, officiating. Burial in the Dickersonville Cemetery, Lewiston will be private. Memorials may be made to The National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), 317 South Patrick St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online registry. | KNIZE, Kenneth J (I44824)
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| 13358 | Niagara Gazette NORTH TONAWANDA — Mary A. Henry, 95, formerly of North Tonawanda, died peacefully Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at the Country Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carthage, NY. She had resided there since May of 2009. Mary was born August 9, 1915 in North Tonawanda, the daughter of George W. and Lillian Wilke Kroening. She married Duane D. Henry July 21, 1940, in North Tonawanda. She was a school teacher in North Tonawanda for 26 years. Mr. Henry died September 28, 1975. Following her retirement Mary worked as a volunteer for Literacy Volunteers group and traveled extensively. She was a member of Payne Avenue Christian Church in North Tonawanda. She moved to the Watertown, NY area in 2003. She is survived by a daughter and her husband, Gretchen and Ned Martelle of Henderson, NY; a son and his wife, William and Katie Henry of Caledonia, NY; a son-in-law, Albert Welle of Lily Dale, NY; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Mary Welle on August 10, 2007. Burial will be in Acacia Park Cemetery, North Tonawanda. A Memorial Service will be held to celebrate Mary's life on November 20, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Payne Avenue Christian Church, 1459 Payne Avenue, North Tonawanda, with Rev. Jerry McGlone. Online condolences, to the family, may be made at www.carpenterstoodley.com. | KROENING, Mary A (I89159)
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| 13359 | Niagara Gazette NORTH TONAWANDA — Mary Louise (Horn) Shaffer, age 82, of North Tonawanda, was called to her heavenly home to be with our Lord on February 8, 2011, under Hospice care at the Northgate Health Care Facility. She was born on February 18, 1928 in DuBois, PA, to the late Oscar and Blanche (Knarr) Horn. Mary was a homemaker, enjoyed crafts of any kind, was an avid Bingo player, loved to play Cribbage, and travel with her late husband Gerald A. Shaffer of 56 years. The family moved to Niagara Falls, NY in 1950. Mary was employed in the Niagara Wheatfield School district as a lunch aid and a librarian assistant. She was a member of St. John Ev. Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid, and the St. Johnsburg Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, holding many offices throughout the years. Mary was the beloved mother of Bonnie (Roger) Lemke, Connie (Fredrick) Robinson, Linda (Timothy) Tomsen and Barbara (William) Jakobi; loving grandmother of Jim, Jewel, Jerry, Rob, Dan, Tim, Laura, Janelle and Kayla; great-grandmother of Casey, Nick, Shawn, Alyssa, Shawn, Felicia, Daniel and Peter; dear sister of the late Lillian Brainerd-Adams, Oscar "Bill" Horn, Ruby Smith, Lee Horn and Margaret (Horn); sister-in-law to Blaine (Barb) Shaffer, the late Earl (Mae) Shaffer and Dorothy (George) Reese; also surviving are many nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by all of us. Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM and Saturday 9-11 AM. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Ronald D. Oravec on Saturday at 11:00 AM in the funeral home. A private interment will take place in Niagara Falls Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, or St. Johnsburg Volunteer Fire Company. | HORN, Mary Louise (I84881)
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| 13360 | Niagara Gazette NORTH TONAWANDA, Jan. 24V. John Schulmeister, 42, of 198 Bryant St., died yesterday at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born in this city, Mr. Schulmeister was employed by the Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. as a serviceman for the last 19 years. He was a member of the North Presbyterian Church and secretary of the Independent Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He is survived by his wife, Sarah, and a brother, Arnold. Last rites will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Wattengel Funeral Home. Interment will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. | SCHULMEISTER, Vincent John (I69565)
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| 13361 | Niagara Gazette NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y., July 30.Mrs. Hulda Grose, wife of the late August Grose, died today at the DeGraff Memorial hospital, after a long illness. Mrs. Grose was born In the Town of wheatfield and had resided In the Martinsville section all her life. Her husband died about six years ago. She was a member of S t Paul's Lutheran church and was active tn its organizations until ill health prevented. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Augusta Schulmeister, of Niagara Falls, and Richard Annis. of Cambria. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, daylight saving time, from the home' of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Devantler, Niagara Falls boulevard. St. Johnsburg, and at 2:30 from St. Paul's church, Martinsville. | BOHLMAN, Hulda (I69606)
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| 13362 | Niagara Gazette NORTH TONAWANDA- Lester H. Babcock, 71, of: 150 1/2 Clair Ave., died Saturday (July 13, 1968) in DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born in North Tonawanda, he had resided in Niagara Falls for many years before returning here 11 years ago. He was employed at the General Abrasive Co. before retiring six years ago. Surviving are his wife, Margaret (Hy) Babcock; four sons, Robert W. of California, and Richard A., George E. and Lester L. Babcock of this city; three daughters, Mrs. David Jackson, Mrs. Donald Champlin and Miss Barbara Babcock all this city; three stepsons; four stepdaughters; 43 grandchildren; 2 greatgrandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Cora McCarthy of Niagara Falls, and Mrs. William Nolan and Mrs. Wesley Hayes both of California. Friends may call at the Hamp Funeral Home, Adam and Seymour s t r e e t s, Tonawanda, where services Park Cemetery, Niagara Burial will be In Memorial Falls. | BABCOCK, Lester H (I119785)
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| 13363 | Niagara Gazette NORTH TONAWANDA- Mrs. Dorothy Sankus Buchalski, 40, of 1125 Oliver St., died today (Sept. 1, 1966) in DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born in Niagara Falls and had lived here for the last 15 years. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church, the Mothers Club of the Church and the Quo Vadis Society of Niagara Falls. Survivors include her husband, Walter; a son, Martin B u c h a l s k i , at home; her father, Vincent Santkus, Niagara Falls; a brother, Stanley Sankus, Niagara Falls; two sisters, Mrs. Nicholas (Valarie) Pascucci, this city, and Helen Sankus, Niagara Falls, and several nieces and nephews. Prayers will be said at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Skomski Funeral Home, followed by Requiem Mass at 10:30 in St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. | SAUTKUS, Dorothy (I181223)
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| 13364 | Niagara Gazette NORTH TONAWANDA-A certificate of suicide has been issued in the death of 26-year- old Lewis Joseph Baum Jr., 82 fuller Ave., who was pro- nounced dead on arrival Sun- day (March 20, 1960) at De- Graff Memorial Hospital. Mr. Baum was taken to the hospital in a Twin City Am- vulance after he was found lying on the floor of the fam- iy garage. His head was cov- ered by a plastic motor cover, into which the exhaust pipe of his car was inserted. When the body was discov- ered by his mother, Mrs. Lil- ian Baum, the car ignition was on but the gas tank was empty. the car radio was still playing faintly. Dr. John C. Kinzly, county coroner, pronounced Mr. Baum dead at the hospital and is- sued a certificate of death by suicide from carbon monoxide poisoning. Friends said they knew no reason why Mr. Baum would take his own life. He was des- cribed as generally good na- tured. Born in this city, he was graduated from old North Tonawanda High School in 1953. He served in Germany with the U.S. Army from 1956- 1958. He was a member of St. Francis of Asissi Church. He was employed by the Loblaw Bakery, Buffalo. In addition to his mother, surviving are his father, Lew- is J. Baum Sr.; a brother, Ron- ald D. Baum; and a sister, Miss Mary L. Baum, all at home. Also surviving is his grandfather, Louis C. Baum, Niagara Falls. Prayers will be said at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Hamp Funeral Home, followed by Requiem Mass at 9:30 a.m. at St. Francis Church. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Ceme- tery. | BAUM, Lewis Joseph (I128182)
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| 13365 | Niagara Gazette NORTH TONAWANDA-A retired farm worker, Herman F. Schultz, 75, died Thursday (March 9, 1961) in Buffalo. Mr. Schultz was born here June 8, 1885, son of the late William and Amelia Reache Schultz. He was employed at one time at the Jones Lumber Co, and the Wurlitzer Co. here. For the last 25 years, he had worked as a farm laborer. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Walter Desemo, Lockport; Mrs. Herman Zeihm and Mrs. Anna Warblow, both of North Tonawanda. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the Joseph M. Kennedy Funeral Home, Lockport, by Rev. E. Royden Weeks of Wright's Corners Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Wright's Corners Cemetery. | SCHULTZ, Herman Friedrich Carl (I81172)
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| 13366 | Niagara Gazette NORTH TONAWANDA-Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Wolcott are residing at 2436 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Tonawanda, after their marriage Saturday (Feb. 17, 1962) at St. Peter's United Church of Christ. Rev. Russell R. Myers of- ficiated at the double-ring ceremony uniting the former Miss Sharon Lee Creekmore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. Creekmore, Willow A v e n u e , Niagara Falls, and the 'Son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl W. Wolcott, Sanborn. The bride was attired in a white nylon sheer streetlength dress with a bouffant skirt. Her white pillbox hat was adorned with white flowers and short veil. Her corsage was red roses aryl tiny-yellow mums. Mrs. Charles Andalora, Sanborn, matron of honor, wore a pink chiffon dress with matching hat and corsage similar to the bride's. Charles A n d a l o r a , the bridegroom's u n c l e , was best man. The bride, a Niagara Falls High School graduate, is a sophomore at the University of Buffalo. Mr. Wolcott, also an NFHS graduate, is employed ' by Montgomery- Ward Co., Lockport. | Family: WOLCOTT, Robert John / CREEKMORE, Sharon Lee (F40489)
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| 13367 | Niagara Gazette NORTH TONAWANDA-Mrs. Wilhelmina Jaenecke, 82, of 309 Falconer St., widow of Julius Jaenecke, died Friday (Nov. 3, 1967) in DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She is survived by four sons, Norman E. Jaenecke, of Coulteryille, Calif., W a l l a c e M. Jaenecke and Irving R. Jaenecke both of the Tonawanda and Rev. Myron E. Jaenecke, of Norwich; two daughters, Mrs. Janita E. Taylor . .d Miss Grace A. Jaenecke, both of this city. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. atthe Wattengel Funeral Home where Services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Rev. E. Werner Weinrich, of Grace Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. | BOENING, Wilhelmina P (I87933)
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| 13368 | Niagara Gazette NORTH TONAWANDA-William F. Koepsell Sr., 66, of 51 B Courtside Dr.. died unexpectedly of a heart attack Monday (July 8, 1957) in De'Graff Memorial Hospital. Born in this city, he was employed by the International Paper Co. for more than 25 years. He retired a year ago. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Active Hose Company for more than 40 years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Jennie World Koepsell; two sons, Leonard and William, all of this city; three daughters, Mrs. Stephen Licht, Town of Tonawanda, Mrs. Doanald Kisloski and Miss Joann Koepsell, both of this city; four grandchildren; a brother, John of St. Clair Shores, Mich., and a sister, Mrs. Edwin Susty of this city. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Hamp Funeral Home. Burial will be in Acacia Park. | KOEPSELL, William F (I68075)
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| 13369 | Niagara Gazette North Tonawanda. April 27.-Coroner J. E. Helwig will Investigate the burning to death of Mrs. Julia Sherman and Mrs. Emma Meahl of Niagara Falls and Arnold Cumrow of North Ridge, In an automobile accident on the Lehigh Valley railroad crossing on the Ellicott creek road last Saturday night. The inquest will be held at that city hall. As the death of Adelbert Sherman of Niagara Falls, the fourth memb e r , of the automobile party, occurred In Erle county, the investigation will have to be held by Erie county officials. ALSO Phelps NY Citizen - 4/26/1923 All four, who were riding In Adel- bert Sherman's automobile when it was hit, by a Lehigh Valley freight train at the Ellicott creek crossing, Tonawanda, are dead. Sherman's body has been recovered from the creek. His forehead was crushed In and it is. probable he was dead before he fell, in the water. Those who died at the Tonawanda hospital were Mrs. Julia Sherman, wife of the owner of the machine Mrs. Emma Meahl, wife of Jacob Meahl, Niagara Falls, and Arnold Cumrow of North Ridge road, Ransomville. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman .are survived by two children and Mrs. Meahl is survived by two children and her husband. According to.Mr. Meahl, Mr.Sher-. man and the party drove to the Buffalo pubic market to get groceries.. and supplies for Sunday and were on their way home. They were headed for North Tonawanda, expecting to leave Cumrow at his board- ing house in Tonawanda, ' Mrs. Meahl and Mrs. Sherman were sisters. Mr. Sherman drove a Chevrolet touring car. After the fire, there was nothing'left of the machine but. the engine and twisted iron in the ditch, down an embankment, 20 feet; below the track. | Emma (I82547)
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| 13370 | Niagara Gazette NORTH TONAWANDA. N. Y., June 29Mr. and Mrs. William Schults, of Jackson avenue, this city, announce the marriage of their daughter. Mildred, to Arthur E Stange, son of Mr. and Mrs. August W. Stange, of North Tona- wanda. The ceremony was per- formed in St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran church the Rev. Paul Fretthold officiating. The attendants were Miss Erna Stange, sister of the groom, and Frederick Wittcop, cousin of the bride. After a reception for the immedi- ate families, Mr. and Mrs. Stange left for a trip through the Adiron- dacks. | Family: STANGE, Arthur Ernest / SCHULZ, Mildred Gertrude (F13965)
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| 13371 | Niagara Gazette NORTH TONAWANDA Funeral service for Herman F. Kriedeman, 25 Knoell Ave., will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Fretthold Funeral Home. Rev. Alfred Walek will officiate. Burial will be In Elmlawn Cemetery. Mr. Kriedemen, 72, a plasterer, died in the Veteran's Administration Hospital/ Buffalo, Monday (March 4," 1963) after a' long illness. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of American Legion Tonawandas Post No. 264, the Disabled American Veterans, the Third WTarders Social Club and the Elks Club. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Irene Wright Kriedeman; and a daughter, Miss Winnifred Kriedeman of this city. | KRIEDEMAN, Herman F (I72225)
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| 13372 | NIagara Gazette NORTH TONAWANDACharles W. Schulmeister, 90, of 440 Schenck St., died Sunday (Nov. 17, 1968) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of this city and the oldest member of St. Peter's American Lutheran Church. He was employed for many years by the city's Parks and Recreation Department in charge of Pinewoods Park, Mr. Schulmeister was the husband of the former Augusta Bohlman, who died a number of years ago. Survivors include a daughter, Florence; and a sister Mrs.Alma Sattelberg, both of this city, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Wattengel Funeral Home. The Rev. Luther Lautenschlager will officiate. Burial will be in the White Chapel Memorial Park. | SCHULMEISTER, Charles W (I69534)
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| 13373 | Niagara Gazette NORTH TONAWANDAMrs. Shirley Jean Spring, 44, wife of the Rev. Everett F. Spring of 215 Falconer St. died Sunday (Sept. 22, 1968) in Buffalo General Hospital. She was bom in New Castle, Pa. and came to this city three years ago when her husband the Rev. Mr. Spring was appointed pastor of tilie First United Methodist Church. She was a m e m b e r of the First United Methodist Church and past matron and member of Shenango Chapter 333 Order of Eastern Star at New Castle, Pa. Besides her husband, survivors include a son, Gary Spring; a daughter, Mrs. Gregory Meisenburg both of this city; her parents Ralph D. and Mildred Pritchard Snyder; two brothers, Ralph Snyder Jr. and Robert Snyder, all of New Castle, Pa. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Tuesday until 11 a.m. at the Wattcngel Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Earl L. Winter, district superintendent of the United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be Thursday at Castle, View Burinl Park, New Castle. | SNYDER, Shirley Jean (I3220)
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| 13374 | Niagara Gazette NORTH TONAWANDAWalter S. Szczepaniec, - 48, of 586 Oliver St., died Wednesday (Dec. 14, 1966) at the Veterans Administration Hospital at Buffalo after a long illness. A native of this city, he was employed by the Wurlitzer Co. He served with the army in the European Theater during. World War II. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Herman (Emily) Grawe, Miss Sophia Szczepaniec, Mrs. Chester (Helen) Kawalec, and two brothers, Paul and John Szczepaniec; and five nieces, all of this city.. Prayers will be said at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pawenski Funeral Home fol- lowed by a Requiem Mass at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. at the fu- neral home. | SZCZEPANIEC, Walter (I80268)
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| 13375 | Niagara Gazette NORTH TONAWANDAWilliam C. Niese, 60, of 334 Ward Road, died Wednesday (May 20, 1964) after a lengthy Illness. He was a lifelong resident here and had been engaged in a retail dry goods business at 1136 Oliver St. for more than 44 years. Mr. Niese was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, S u r v i v o r s include his widow, the former Leona Schultz; two sons, William A. Niese, Phoenix, Ariz., and Marvin, A. Niese, at home; a daughter, Ruth E. Niese, a student at Cornell University; a brother, Arthur Niese, and two. sisters, Mrs. Harvey Grobe and Mrs. Henry Riemer, all of the Tonawandas. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Frethold Funeral Home, Rev. Loren J. Sholey officiating. Burial will be in St Mark's Lutheran Cemetery. | NIESE, William Carl (I60928)
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| 13376 | Niagara Gazette NORTH TONAWANDA—Mrs.Augusta Schulmeister, 71, of 440 Schenck St., died Sunday (June 10,1956) at her home after a long illness. A member of St Peter's American Lutheran Church, Mrs. Schulmeister is survived by her husband, Charles J. Schulmeister, a daughter,Miss Florence Schulmeister;two sisters, Mrs. John Roloff and Mrs. Fred Vorpahl, all of this city. The Rev. Merton L. Baseler willconduct the funeral service at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Hamp Funeral Home. Interment will be in White Chapel Memorial Park. | BOHLMAN, Augusta M (I69538)
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| 13377 | Niagara Gazette NORTH. TONAWANDA - Mrs. Mamie Tremble Schultz, 81, of 251 Payne Ave., died Sunday (Nov- 24, 1968) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born in Buffalo, she lived in this city for the last 70 years and was a member Friedens United Church of Christ. Her husband, Albert, died 1955. Survivors include two sons, Francis and Sherwood, a daugh- ter, Mrs. Raymond (Geraldine) Wittkopp, all of this city; a brother, Albert Dumke of Tonawanda; a sister, Mrs. Frank Perkins Cattaraugus, N.Y., seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wat- Itengel Funeral Home where a in'service will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday by the Rev. Carl K. Marks. Burial will be In Elmlawn Cemetery. | DUMKE, Mamie (I83798)
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| 13378 | Niagara Gazette NOTE: Top of obit cut off pital, Friday, September 21. 1056. Mary Bowman. Mother of William Lenz, Frank Lenz and George Lenz City. Funeral from Cobler's Funeral Home, 640 Park Place, Monday, September 24, 1056, at 2 p.m.. Rev. Charles C. Berryhlll officiating-. Interment in Rlverdale Cemetery | Mary D (I71719)
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| 13379 | Niagara Gazette November 20, 2012 Alfred J. Andalora Niagara Gazette SANBORN — Alfred J. Andalora, of Sanborn, NY, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2012, in Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, NY. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on May 9, 1928, the son of the late James and Lucille (Farnella) Andalora. Mr. Andalora was an iron worker with Labor Local # 9, for over 30 years, before retiring in 1979. He was a member of the Niagara Falls Moose Lodge #838. Mr. Andalora enjoyed spending time with his family, cooking, gardening and was an avid bowler. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Grace I. (McCoy) Andalora; seven sons, Robert, John, Michael (Sue), Fritz (Michelle), James, Thomas and Patrick; six daughters, Leenie (Fred) Greene, Julie (Bruce) McMaster, Catherine (Sam) Williams, Lucy Garfalo, Terri (Dennis) Bauer and Grace Tubbie; a brother, Charles (Cathy) Andalora; a sister, Fony Wilson. He is also survived by 27 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Robert D. Andalora, Mary McCabe, Rachel Parfinski, Dorothy Pharis and Winifred Wolcott. The family will be present on Tuesday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 AM, with the Rev. Ronald B. Maines officiating. Memorials may be made in his name to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094. Interment at Mt. View Cemetery, Town of Cambria, NY. Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register. | ANDALORA, Alfred J (I116098)
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| 13380 | Niagara Gazette O'BARAAgatha A- of 2788 Monroe Ave., S t Mary's Hospital, Sunday. Oct 10. 1954. Wife of Blazej mother er of Alex and Stanley, also Mrs. Genevieve Skurski, also '7 grand' children all of this city. Slster'of Blazey Ciolek and Mary Ciolek. Mrs. Ida Medygral and Sr. M. Antoinette of PoIand Funeral Service will be held from Zajac Funeral Home, corner of 24th and Welch Ave.. Wed- nesday. Oct. 13, 1054 at 0:30 a.m. at Stanislaus Koslka Church 10 a.rril Interment Holy Trinity Cemetery,, Deceased was a m e m b e r of the Lady's Rosary Society St Stadia* laus Catholic Church. | CIOLEK, Agatha (I73166)
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| 13381 | Niagara Gazette OCALA, FL — Bernard (Barney) S. Seefeldt, 86, of Ocala, FL, died Tuesday, January 11, 2011. Born in Wilson, NY on August 2, 1924 to George and Ida Seefeldt, Barney lived most of his life in the Ransomville, NY area. He was a WWII Veteran serving in the U.S. Navy Armed Guard from 1943 to 1945. During this time he was a Gunners Mate on the SS Rufus W. Peckham, where he was injured during battle for which he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Victory Medal. Barney worked as a carpenter in his early years for NU-Trend Homes. He was well-known throughout the Ransomville area as a "Master" carpenter and worked on many homes in the area. He became a fireman and worked early on at the fire station at Fort Niagara before it became a State Park. Later he was a fireman for the Bell Aerosystems Co. in Wheatfield, NY. He was also the Town of Porter Building Inspector for 25 years, retiring in 1990. Barney was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 4781 in Ocala, FL. He also served as past Commander of the VFW Lake Ontario Post 313 in Youngstown, NY. He enjoyed many years vacationing in Canada on Lake Mississagagon where he owned two cottages, one of which he built. He also enjoyed many years at his hunting camp in Little Valley, NY, where he enjoyed many years with family and friends. His hobbies included fishing, hunting and woodworking. He spent the last several years of his life being a caregiver for his beloved wife, Dorothy, who greatly appreciated his care and love. Barney was married to Dorothy R. Oliphant for 65 years, who died on September 22, 2010. He is survived by his sons, David (Lynne) Seefeldt of Ocala, FL, Bruce Seefeldt of Niagara Falls, NY, Thomas (Sandra) Seefeldt of Sanborn, NY, Peter (Lettie) Seefeldt of Ransomville, NY and daughter, Jane (Thomas) Stevens of Ashville, OH; along with 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; his brother, Ralph (Nellann) Seefeldt and several nieces, nephews, special in-laws and friends. He was predeceased by brothers, Roger, Clinton and sister, Helen Mann. Services to be held Thursday, January 20 at 11:00 AM at Hiers-Baxley TimberRidge Chapel, 9695 SW 110th St., Ocala, FL; immediately following will be a Military Service with honors at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the VFW Lake Ontario Post 313, 434-3rd Street, Youngstown, NY 14174. | SEEFELDT, Bernard S (I70922)
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| 13382 | Niagara Gazette OCALA, FL — Dorothy Seefeldt, 84, was called to her heavenly home on September 22, 2010 in Ocala, FL. She was born Dorothy Ruth Oliphant, August 2, 1926, in Niagara Falls, NY. Dorothy lived most of her life in the Ransomville area. She retired after 20 years as a Billing Clerk for The Town of Porter in July 1988. She was a member of the Ransomville Garden Club for many years and served as the first and only woman Fire Commissioner in New York State. She retired to Florida in her later years and, most recently, lived in Dunnellon, FL. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary Post #4781 in Ocala, FL. Dorothy enjoyed her many years vacationing at their cottage in Canada with friends and family. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, but most of all her time spent with her many friends and loving family. Mrs. Seefeldt is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Bernard S. of Ocala, FL; sons, David B. (Lynne) Seefeldt of Ocala, FL, Bruce Seefeldt of Niagara Falls, NY, Thomas H. (Sandra) Seefeldt of Sanborn, NY, Peter R. Seefeldt (Lettie) of Ransomville, NY, and daughter, Jane (Tom) Stevens of Ashville, OH, along with 16 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Helen (Harold) Denny, Marjore (S. John) Eodice; two brothers, Charles (Betsy) Oliphant, James (Barbara) Oliphant. She was predeceased by sister, Betty (Malcom) Goodman and her parents, Ennis and Margret Oliphant. Dorothy is also survived by several nieces and nephews and many special close friends. A Memorial Service to be held Sunday, September 26th at Hiers-Baxley TimberRidge Chapel, 9695 SW 110th St., Ocala, FL. Dorothy will be placed in the Columbarium at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Ransomville Volunteer Fire Company, Ransomville Fire Co. No. 1, 2521 Youngstown-Lockport Rd., Ransomville, NY 14131. | OLIPHANT, Dorothy Ruth (I88032)
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| 13383 | Niagara Gazette OLCOTT - Clinton B, Dut- ter, 79, of Jackson St., Olcott, died this morntng-(April 18, 1959) at Lockport Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born Nov. 13, 1879, at Ravenna, Ohio, the son of Mark and Emma Streeter Dutter. For 54 years, prior to his re- . tirement. nine years ago, he was employed at the Hall- Cary Belt Weaving Co. in. Lockport. He had resided in Olcott for the last 12 years... Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Pauline Winters Dutter; two daughters, Mrs. John Hermann and Mrs; Willard Walsh, both of Lockport; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. ., Services will be held at. the Corwin Funeral Home, Newfane, at 2:30 p. m. Monday. Burial will be in Cold Springs Cemetery, Lockport. | DUTTER, Clinton B (I95436)
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| 13384 | Niagara Gazette OLCOTT, Oct. 20-A resident of Olcott for the last 33 years, John L. Tatu, 78, died at his home, Lockport street, Thursday after an illness of several months. On January 8, 1951, Mr. and Mrs. Tatu, the former Anna O'Connor, Lockport, who survives him, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. He was a native of Swormville and a farmer in Western New York all his life. Mr. Tatu was actively engaged in church and civic work in the community. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo church, the Holy Name society and the Olcott Volunteer Fire company, also the Newfane Conservation club and Tioga Lodge, Order of Redmen, Lockport Surviving, besides his wife, are three daughters and one son, Mrs. Elton Forsythe, Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Clarence Volschow, Lockport, Mrs. William Rooney and John W. Tatu, Olcott; five sisters, Mrs. Rose Dchilinger, Mrs. Margaret Morris, Mrs. Mary Simon, Williamsville, Mrs. Henry Mullett, Lockport, Mrs. Allen .Schoellcs, Akron, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The body is at the home of the son, Washington street, from where the funeral will be held Monday morning at 9 o'clock and at St. Charles' church at 9:30 with burial at St. Charles cemetery, Lockport and Hatter roads, Newfane. | TATU, John L (I86752)
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| 13385 | Niagara Gazette OLCOTT-Fred W. Miller, 62, of Park Lane, a farm aborer in this area most of his life, died Sunday (March 23, 1958) where he had been a patient since Feb. 15. Born March 25, 1895, in the Town of Newfane. Mr. Miller was a son of Charles and Carolyn Miller. Surviving are his wife. Mabel Buckley Miller; a son, Clifford D. Miller, Olcott; and a daughter, Mrs. Francis Siler, Olcott; t w o grandchildren; four sisters; Mrs. Minnie Israel, Wilson, Mrs. Clara Opperman, Rochester, Mrs. Mary Fischer, Lockport, and Mrs, Ella Nerbcr, Youngstown; and a brother, Frank Miller, Newfane. Services will be conducted at the Corwin Funeral Home, Newfane, at 2 p.m. Tuesday by the Rev. Lawrence Kinne of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Burial will be- in North Ridge Cemetery | MILLER, Frederick W (I182885)
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| 13386 | Niagara Gazette Otto F. Zuch of Sanborn. N. Y.. a nd Miss Florence E. L a u g h l i n of Pekin were united in m a r r i a g e Thursday evening, March 16. 1916 a t t h e M. E. P a r s o n a g e at Pekin by t h e Rev. J . K. Underbill. The couple were attended by Miss Mildred Laughlin, a sister of t h e bride, and Charles Zuch, a brother of t h e groom. Mr. a n d Mrs. Zuch a r e well known and highly esteemed young people. They will reside at Sanborn. | Family: ZUCH, Otto F / LAUGHLIN, Florence E (F36217)
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| 13387 | Niagara Gazette PALM DESERT, CA — Giuseppe Pietrocarlo passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at Odyssey Hospice in Palm Desert, California, at the age of 80. He was the son of the late Giulia (nee Masocco) and Antonio Pietrocarlo. He was born in Giuliano di Roma, Italy and at the age of 13 was apprenticed as a bricklayer in Genoa, Italy. Originally he emigrated to Canada in October 1953 where he lived and worked in Niagara Falls, Ontario. There he worked as a bricklayer performing general construction. Eventually accompanied by his brothers they started a small contracting business of their own. During that time he met the late Delores S. Forgione, and they married in September 1960 in Niagara Falls, NY. In 1962 Giuseppe and Delores moved to Southern California for approximately two years. They returned to Western New York where they settled in Youngstown in 1966, and Giuseppe became a citizen that year as well. He worked as a bricklayer for various contractors, and then secured a position with the New York Power Authority in 1975 and was employed there until 1989, when he retired. He enjoyed gardening, cooking, hunting, traveling to California and visiting with friends and family. He is survived by his two loving children, Joseph Robert (Cheryl) Pietrocarlo of Youngstown, NY and Carol Marie (George) Ferrara of Rancho Cucamonga, California; dear brother of Salvatore (late Lois) Pietrocarlo of Niagara Falls, NY, Armando (Luciana) Pietrocarlo of Niagara Falls, NY, Amalia (Armando) Leo of Niagara Falls, ON, Giovanni (Antonietta) Pietrocarlo of Palm Desert, CA, Vincenzo Pietrocarlo of Niagara Falls, ON and the late Maria (Giovanni) Bove of Niagara Falls, ON; also by many nieces and nephews and cousins. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SPALLINO-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1300 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, where prayers will be said Wednesday morning at 9:00 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernard Church, 218 Hinman St. Youngstown, NY at 10:00 AM. Family and friends invited. Share condolences at www.AMIGONE.com. | PIETROCARLO, Giuseppe (I95101)
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| 13388 | Niagara Gazette PEKIN - Mrs. Lilly M. Becken, 50, of 3308 Upper Mountain Road, died Saturday (Aug. 27, 1966) in Ransomville General Hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Becken was a member of St. Andrew L u t h e r an Church and the Ladies Aid society, the altar guild, and the Lutheran. Women's Mission League. She is survived by her husband, .Harold Becken; two brothers, Glenn Scheffler, Kenmore, and Robert Schraeder, Lockport; two sisters,. Mrs. Carl (Marion) Meador, Hollandale, Fla., and Mrs. Cy ' (Mabel) Mcars, Hollywood, Fla., and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Andrew Lutheran Church by Rev. James M. Davis. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Park. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. beginning today and until noon Wednesday at Pike and Jones Funeral Home, Sanborn. | SCHEFFLER, Lillian M (I90325)
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| 13389 | Niagara Gazette PEKIN-Clarence R. Baker. 62. Upper Mountain Road, died Monday (Aug. 27, 1962) after an apparent heart at- tack. He was pronounced dead by a physician at his home. Born in the Town of Cam- bria, May 28, 1900, son of Edward and Harriette Cotter Baker, he lived in this area all his life. At the time of his death he was employed by the Carborundum Co. at Niagara Falls as a guard. A truck driver, he hauled milk for Niagara County farm- ers for more than 30 years. Mr. Baker was a member of Ransomville Masonic Lodge No. 551 and Pekin Volunteer Fire Co. For many years he served as manager for Pekin Fire Co. band. Surviving are his widow, Merald Sornberger Baker; a son, Howard E. Baker; two sisters, Mrs. Elwin C. Bodie, Sanborn; Mrs. Richard Robin- son, Atlantic City, N.J.; a brother, Sterling Baker, Pekin; and three grandchil- dren. | BAKER, Clarence R (I121246)
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| 13390 | Niagara Gazette PEKIN-Mrs. Viola Wray, 69, of 3072 Upper Mountain Road, this community, died Sunday (May 22, 1966) at Millard Fillmore Hospital, Buffalo, after a short illness. Born July 17, 1896, in Port Elgin, Ont., she was a daughter of J o h n and R e b e k a Seifert. Mrs. Wray was active in the Pekin Methodist Church. She also was a member of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the church, a member of the Pekin Volunteer Fire Co. auxiliary and a life member of the Pekin Parent Teacher Association. She Is survived by her husband, Austin Wray; a son, Robert Wray, Sanborn; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Charsley, Tonawanda, Mrs. Nellie Welch, East Aurora, and Mrs. Mabel Senton, Port Elgin; three brothers, Howard, Elmer and Isadore Seifert, all of Port Elgin, and four grandchildren. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Pike and Jones Funeral Home, Sanborn, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday by Rev. James M. Pollard, pastor of the Pekin Methodist Church. Burial will be in Mount View Cemetery, Pekin.. The family said donations to the Pekin Methodist Church Memorial Fund would be acceptable as tribute. | SEIFERT, Viola (I99738)
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| 13391 | Niagara Gazette Peter Weinheimer, 76, of 2241 Ontario Ave., died at Memorial Hospital Monday (Oct. 6, 1969) after a long illness. A native of North Tonawanda, he had. lived in this city for 55 years. He was employed at the former Aluminum Company of America plant here for 45 years, retiring in 1958 as an accountant. Mr. Weinheimer was president of the 25-Year Club of Alcoa, -past noble grand o f Niagara Falls Lodge 81, IOOF, and past chief of Frontier Encampment Lodge 99. He was Lieutenant Colonel of Campion Cataract 52, a member of Rosebud Rebekah Lodge 20, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Edith; two daughters, ..Mrs James (Dorris) Miller, this city, and Mrs. Michael ( A n i t a) Jurechko of Medford, N.J.; five brothers, Philip,' George C h a u n c e y and Edward Weinheimer, all of North Tonawanda, and W. Dewey Weinheimer of Lockport; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, at 1 p..m. at the Otto Redanz Funeral Home with the Rev. Russell A. Stevenson of the First Presbyterian Church officiating Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Niagara Falls Lodge 81_will hold memorial s e r v i c es Wednesday, at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Friends may call today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. | WEINHEIMER, Peter (I89874)
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| 13392 | Niagara Gazette PICERILLO—In Memorial Hospital March 30, 1961, Angeline Marrone PIcerlllo of 2933 North Ave. Wife of Angelo, mother of Mrs. Richard Reed,Mrs. Delbert Everitt and James V. Marrone; sister of Mrs. Joseph Barto and Rocco White, all of this city.She Is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Rhoney Funeral Home, Inc., 1124 Ontario Ave., Monday at 9 a.m. and at Sacred Heart Church at 9:45 a.m.Interment In Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 P-m.Saturday. | WHITE, Angeline (I205229)
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| 13393 | Niagara Gazette PIPERHenry C. At home 140 South First St., Lewiston, N. Y. Sept. 13.. age 53 years. Husband of Eleanor. Father of Charles H and Richard H.. both at home. Brother of Harry S . Mrs. Harry Strablow. Leonard F. and Russell H., all of Lewiston. Also survived by several nieces and nephews Funeral services Monday at 10:30 a.m. from the Hardison Funeral Home. Ridge and Fourth Sts.. Lewiston, at ! l am. from St. Paul's Episcopal Cnurch, Rev. William F. Staton officiating. Interment, Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p m. Saturday ALSO LEWISTON - A lifelong resi- dent of this village and for- mer chief of Lewiston Fire Co., No. 1 Henry C. Piper, 53, of 140 S. First St., died unex- pectedly of a heart attack Thursday (Sept. 13, 1962) at his home. Mr. Piper was an employee of the former J.W. H. Kelly Coal & Improvement Co. here for 28 years. He was born here April 11, 1909, son of Arthur and susan Van Luven Piper. He was an active membet of the fire company for 28 years and was chief for three years. Surviving are his widow, Eleanor Piper; two sons, Char- les h. and Richard H. Piper, both at ahome; a sister, Mrs. Harry Strablow; three ebroth- ers, Harry S., Leonard F., and russell H. Piper, all of Lewis- ton. Services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Hardison Funeral Home here and at 11 a,m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church by Rev. Wil- liam F. Staton. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the fu- neral home after 1 p.m. Satur- day. | PIPER, Henry C (I77171)
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| 13394 | Niagara Gazette PLASTERSuddenly In Sarasota, Fla., Wednesday, April 12, 1961, Ella M. Plaster. Beloved mother of Mrs. James W. Strasburg (Dorothy E.) Lewiston, N. Y.; sister of Mrs. Julius Grelnert, Mrs. Benjamln Schulz, N. Tonawanda, N. Y., Mrs. Rudolph Schultz, Sanborn, N. Y., and Mrs. Frederick G. Schultz, city. She Is also survived by 3 grand children. Funeral from Cobler's Fu- neral Home, 640 Park Place. Final arrangements later. ALSO Mrs. Plaster Dies on Trip Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Martha Plaster, of 1841 Pierce Ave., will be held at 2 p.m. M o n d a y at Trinity Lutheran Church. Mrs. Plaster died Wednesday (April 12, 1961) shortly after arriving at a motel in Sarasota, Fla. She left this city last Saturday for a visit in Florida. Mrs. Plaster was born July 7, 1882, in Bergholtz. Her husband was P a u l P. Plaster, deputy c i t y controller, who died in February 1959. Mrs. Plaster was active in the Trinity Lutheran Church and its Guild and Missionary League. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. J a m e s W. Strasburg, Lewiston; four sisters, Mrs. Julius Greinert and Mrs. Benjamin Schulz, both of North Tonawanda; Mrs. R u d o l p h Schultz, Sanborn, and Mrs. Frederick G. S c h u l t z , this city; and three grandchildren. Friends may call at Cobler's Funeral Home, after 2 p.m. Saturday. The body w i l l be in the church from 11 a.m. Monday until the funeral. Rev. Paul J. Hartenberger will conduct the services. Interment will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Lockport. NOTE - appears birth date in obit is incorrect | WERTH, Ella Martha Rosine (I77309)
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| 13395 | Niagara Gazette Private services for Miss Eliza B. Whitney, a teacher here for 40 years and a leader at the First Presbyterian church, will be held at her home, 552 Seventh street, tomorrow afternoon. Miss Whitney died at her home yesterday. A member of one of the pioneer families of this area. Miss Whitney was born on the Whitney farm. Lockport road. Town of Niagara. She retired 20 years ago after teaching 40 years at the Cleveland a v e n u e , Fifth street and Third street schools. She and her sister. Miss Emma Whitney, were lifelong workers at the First Presbyterian church. They were the senior members in the church and represented a con- Unuous family membership in rts century and a quarter long history. The Whitney family membership started in 1831 when Theodore Whitney, grandfather of the Whitney sisters. Immigrated here from England and Joined the First Presbyterian Society of Niagara Miss Whitney's father. John Whitney, was also' a lifelong member of \he church and became an elder there in 1858. Besides her sister Miss Whitney is survived by two neices. Mrs. Fred M. Ackerson. this city, and Mrs Charles Welch. Sarasota. Pla ; three nephews. Dr. Clarence Vogt. Charles W. Vogt. Tampa. Fit and J. Whitney Vogt. Buffalo The Rev. Charles C. Berryhill will officiate at the services Friends may call at the Whitney home until noon tomorrow. | WHITNEY, Eliza B (I86539)
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| 13396 | Niagara Gazette RANSOMVILLE - A. Jerald McCollum. 62, a lifelong resident of the -Town of Porter, died Wednesday (Nov. 1, 1967) in Ransomville General Hospital where he had been a patient tour weeks. He resided at 3569 Ransomville Road. Mr. McCollum was a con- rtruction worker and a mem- ber of Ransomville Methodist Church. He was the son of the late A. D. and Minnie Austin McCollum. who resided .in Balmer Road. Surviving are his wife. Beat- rice, tax collector for the Town of Porter; a daughter. Mrs. A. (Twila) Move, Chicago; two sons. CPO J. G. McCollum and Richard D. McCollum. both of Ransomville; two brothers, Melville McCollum. Lockport: and Kenneth McCollum,, Gasport; a sister, Ms Roy Schul, San- born; a foster sister, Mrs Ken- neth Pidgeon,, Niagara Falls; and two grandchildren. The Rev. H. R. Goodrich,, of the Weston Avenue Free Metho- dist Church, Niagara Falls, will officate at services Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Hardison Funeral Home here. Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m.. today and from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. | MCCOLLUM, Abraham Jerauld (I149320)
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| 13397 | Niagara Gazette RANSOMVILLE — Delilah (Urtel) Grzybowski, age 85, of Ransomville, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, October 17, 2010 in the Eastern Niagara Hospital in Newfane, after a brief illness. Delilah was born June 4, 1925 in Wilson, the eldest daughter of the late Edward and Mabel (Rohring) Urtel. She attended a one room school house on Chestnut Rd. in Wilson where she excelled, especially in spelling, and had won the Buffalo Evening News Spelling Bee. Delilah graduated from Wilson High School in 1942 at age 16, the first in her family to do so. She then attended business school where she earned her comptometer license. Delilah married Max J. Grzybowski on June 24, 1950. Max predeceased her on March 11, 1987. She was employed in the payroll office at Harrison Radiator in the 1950’s until she left to raise her family, and was a Niagara County Election Inspector for 45 years. Delilah enjoyed sewing, baking, gardening and was heavily involved with local 4H Programs with her daughters in the 60’s and 70’s. She was a member of St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church at North Ridge, St. Peter’s Ladies Aide Society, the Wilson Lakeshore Mother’s Club and the Ransomville Rural Retirees. Delilah loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren whom she loved dearly and was so very proud of. She never missed a play, dance recital, concert or graduation ceremony, and attended as many sports events as time would allow. She is survived by her four daughters, Mary Jo (Kenneth) Higginbotham of Santa Clarita, CA, Janice (James) Sievert and Maxanne (Bill) Rees, both of Wilson, and Gretchen (Leo) Fournier of Ransomville; her grandchildren, Scott and Michelle Higginbotham, Joe and Jackie Sievert, Mercedees, Trey and Quinn Rees, Cooper, Logan and Bailey Fournier; her great-grandchildren, Shaianne Higginbotham, Serena Gelfman and Jaden Higginbotham. She was the beloved sister of Harold Urtel, Russell (Dorothy) Urtel, Helen (William) Bye, Elton "Bob" (Phyllis) Urtel, Hazel (Robert) Walker and the late Lawrence (Ann) Urtel. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville on Wednesday from 6-8 PM and Thursday from 3-8 PM. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 22 at 11:00 AM in St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church at North Ridge, with the Rev. Alexander Knowles officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. Delilah loved flowers, but she also loved helping others. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church at North Ridge, 4169 Church Rd., Lockport, NY 14094, or to a charity of one's choice. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online registry. | URTEL, Delilah Mabel (I88641)
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| 13398 | Niagara Gazette RANSOMVILLE — Joan L. Woods, age 57, of Ransomville, NY, died Friday, February 4, 2011 in Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, after a long illness. Joan was born November 29, 1953 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of the late James and Loretta (Buttery) Canfield. She was a 1971 graduate of Lewiston Porter High School. For 10 years she owned and operated Woods Insurance Agency in Ransomville. Prior to that she had worked in her family’s restaurant, The Shanty, on Lake Rd., in Ransomville. Joan married Thomas Woods in September of 1987. She is survived by her husband, Tom; a son, James (Danelle) Veillette of Detroit, MI; her sisters, Susan (Steven) Hillman of Ransomville and Brenda (Stephen) Swidergal of Grand Island; a granddaughter, Hayden Veillette and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Judith Canfield. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 12 at 11:00 AM in the Cambria United Church of Christ, 4045 Lower Mt. Rd., Town of Cambria. There will be no prior visitation. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Ransomville Vol. Fire Co. Ambulance Fund, PO Box 239, Ransomville, NY 14131. Arrangements have been entrusted to HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Rd., Ransomville, NY. | CANFIELD, Joan L (I14215)
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| 13399 | Niagara Gazette RANSOMVILLE — Ransomville - Benjamin J. Oliphant, age 20 of Ransomville, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 16, 2010 in Niagara Falls, NY. Ben was born December 31, 1989 in Lewiston, NY, the son of Robert Oliphant of Ransomville and Maribeth (Drendall) Oliphant of Sanborn. He graduated in 2008 from Niagara Academy in Sanborn. Ben had been employed for a time by Smokin' Joe's. He loved music and his life's ambition was to become a professional DJ. He is survived by his father, Robert Oliphant (Kathleen Robinson) of Ransomville; his mother, Maribeth (Drendall) Oliphant (Doug Lorenze) of Sanborn; two brothers, Thomas and Charles Oliphant, both of Sanborn; his step-sisters, Kyle Robinson and Rochelle Frerichs; his paternal grandparents, Charles and Betsy Oliphant of Ransomville; and several uncles, aunts, and cousins. Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth & Ridge Streets, Lewiston, on Friday, October 22nd from 2 - 4 and 7 - 8:30 PM. A Memorial Service will begin at 8:30 PM in funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Niagara Academy, 3181 Saunders Settlement Rd., Sanborn, NY 14132. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online registry. | OLIPHANT, Benjamin J (I88710)
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| 13400 | Niagara Gazette RANSOMVILLE-Carl F. Hurtgam, 72, of 2727 Ridge Road, here, died Wednesday (Jan. 27, 1971) in Newfane Inter-Community Hospital after being admitted the day before. Born Oct. 28, 1898, tie son of Charles and A u g u s ta Hurtgam, he was a life-long resident of this community as a farmer and lived at the Ridge Road residence for. 50 years. He was a. member of the Niagara County Extension, Service and a lifetime member of St. Peter -'.'Lutheran Church of North Ridge. Surviving are his widow, the former Edith • Borget; a daughter, Mrs'. Henry (Lois) Batsleer of Marion, N. Yw a son, Stuart Hurtgam.' of Ransomville; three sisters, Mrs William Schultz and M r s. Charles Rohring, both o f Wilson, and Mrs. W i l l i am Hillman of Ransomville; two brothers, Herbert and Edward Hurtgam, both of Ransomville, and seven grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, North Ridge, by the Rev. David Musall. Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery. Friends may,call at the Hardison Funeral Home, Ransomville, today from 7. to 9 p.m. and Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorials to the American Cancer Society or St. Peter Lutheran Church Building Fund would be acceptable as tribute, the family said. | HURTGAM, Carl F (I172209)
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