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| 13801 | NIagara Gazette - 1/20/1964 MANOANAt Mt. St. Mary's Hospital, January 17, 1964, Lawrence, Maurice Mangan, suddenly. Infant son of .Mr and Mrs. Thomas M. Manaan of 423 Walnut Ave. Grandson ot Mr. and Mr*. Gerald M. Mangan and Mr. end Mrs Maurice St. Denny. Great 'grandson of Mrs. Martha Dann and Mr. end Mrs. Roy H.'St. Denny, all of this city Funeral from Quinn and Reardon Funeral Home, Monday morning at 8:45. Mass of the Angeles at St. Mary's of the Cataract at 9 o'clock! by Rev. Robert S. Sweeny of Buffalo, N. Y. Interment In Gate of Heaven Cemetery. | MANGAN, Lawrence Maurice (I75027)
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| 13802 | Niagara Gazette - 1/20/1967 TRAVIS-Rose L . (Biamonte) age 68 In Memorial Hospital Thursday Jon. 19 ol 530 17th Street. Wile of the late Dominlck. Aof Philip J. Travis, of this cltv. Sister of Mrs. Anthony (Mary) Travis, Joseph Biamonte, and Anthony Biamonte, all ot this city; and the late Philip Blomonte. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held from the Soallino Funeral Home, 13O0 Pine- Ave., Monday at 8:45 a.m., St. Joseph's Church at 9:15 o.m. interment In St. Joseph's Cemetery. The deceased was a member of the Madonna Peroetuo Soccorso Society of St. Joseph's Church. Friends may coll Friday at 7 p.m. Recitation of the Rosary Sunday at 8 p.m. | BIAMONTE, Rose L (I143598)
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| 13803 | Niagara Gazette - 1/20/1969 HALLORAN-William E in Bradenton, Fla., Jonuory 20, 1969 of 939 Seneca St., Lewlston. Husbond of Lilian (Neal) Halloron, father of Mrs. Charles (Helen) Hartzner of Bradenton, Fla.. Mrs. Hugh (Virginia) Biggins of this city, Mrs. Francls (Kathryn). Bergey ot Lewlston, Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 15 great grondchildren. Funeral services will be held of the Griffiths and Cllne Funeral Home, Manatee Ave., Bradenton, Fla. at a time to be announced. | HALLORAN, William E (I144951)
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| 13804 | Niagara Gazette - 1/20/1969 JOHNSON CREEK - Hazel B. Smart, 67, of 9023 Asher St., died, Sunday (Jan. 19, 1969) in Medina Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Smart was born Jan. 22, 1901 in Buffalo, the daughter of George S. and Ella Soper Benham. She was an active member of the Hartland Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Herbert; a son, Francis Brown of Wilson; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Elberta Price of Lockport; a sister, Mrs. Kenneth (Mildred) Hessel of Middleport; four grandchildren and a niece. Friends may call at the Wallace and Heath Funeral Home Inc., 38 State St., Middleport today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday in the funeral home at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Harold Ball officiating. Burial will be in Hartland Central Cemetery | BENHAM, Hazel (I136019)
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| 13805 | Niagara Gazette - 1/20/1969 NORTH TONAWANDA-Mrs. Mary (Budnik) Winiatowski, 74, of 271 Shartle Place, died today (Jan. 20, 1969) at De Graff Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was born in Chicago and lived here for the last 60 years. Mrs. Winiatowski and er hus- band, the .late Martin, operated a tavern in Oliver Street for 30 years until 13 years ago. She was a member of Gwiaz- da Polek Society. Se is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Robert F. (Ann) Krantz and Mrs. William (Phyllis) Scharlau both of this city and several nieces and nephews. Prayers will be said at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Skomski Funeral Home followed by a requiem Mass at Ascension Church. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. at the funeral home | BUDNIK, Mary (Antonia) (I184501)
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| 13806 | Niagara Gazette - 1/20/1972 NORTH TONAWANDA - A prayer service for Mrs. Anna Batt. 92. of 49A Courtside Drive, will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at the Hamp Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Mrs. Batt died Tuesday (Jan. 18.1972) in Doctor's Hospital, Town of Tonawanda. after a short illness. Born in Germany, she resided the greater part of her life in this city. She was a member of Ascension Church. Surviving are a son, Albert A. Batt Sr, of this city; five grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren and one .greatgreat- grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. | FOLLENDORF, Anna Amelia (I127108)
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| 13807 | Niagara Gazette - 1/21/1927 WILSON, Jan. 21.-The funeral of Chauncey Taylor Brace, who died heer Tuesday, waa held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clayton M. Q. Wright, of the Daniels road this afternoon, Rev. George F, Haines officiating. Mr. Brace was 7 3 years old and was a lifelong resident of Wilson, having been born here. He was a member of Ontario Lodge, 876, F. and'A M. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Julia Wright of Wilson and Mrs. Harriet Greenwood of Pittsburgh; six grandchildren and one great Greenwood'cemetery, Wilson, one granddaughter. The burial was at greenwood cemetery, Wilson, Ontario lodge members conducting the services at the grave. | BRACE, Chauncey Taylor (I163214)
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| 13808 | Niagara Gazette - 1/21/1928 TONAWANDA. Jan. 21.-George H. Hall, 67 years old, pioneer concrete sidewalk builder Tn Tonawanda and an extensive building contractor In recent years, died Thursday night at his home. 242 Delaware street, after an illness of three days with pneu- 'monla. - Mr. Hall was born on Long Island. He had resided in Tonawanda for the past 58 years. Surviving are a wife. Sarah; two sons, Ervin B. and Alfred L. Hall; a daughter, Mrs. Frank E. Albee; two grandchildren, all of Buffalo, and a sister. Mrs. George Pletcher of North Tonawanda. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 3:20 o'clock at the home of Ervln B. Hall, 17 Tennyson avenue, Buffalo. | HALL, George H (I106037)
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| 13809 | Niagara Gazette - 1/21/1941 Mrs. Albertine Stange, 70 years old, of the Niagara Falls boulevard, St. Johnsburg, died last night in Memorial hospital after a short ill- ness. She was a lifelong resident of the Town of Wheatfield. She is survived by her husband, Charles; three daughters, Mrs. Elmer Wolf, Mrs. David Ferchen and Miss Hulda Stange, and nine grandchildren, all of the Town of Wheatfield. Funeral services will be held Fri- day afternon at 2 o'clock in the home and at 2:30 o'clock in St. John's Lutheran church, St. Johns- burg, the Rev. Walter Thiemecke officiating. Burial will be in St. John's cemetery. | ANDREES, Albertine Auguste Wilhelmine (I58021)
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| 13810 | Niagara Gazette - 1/21/1943 Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bank, of 1744 Tennessee avenue, announce the engagement of their daughter, Stella Ann, to Private Edward F. Adamczyk. of Camp Croft, South Carolina, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Adamczyk, of 3628 Highland avenue. | Family: ADAMCZYK, Edward Francis / BANK, Stella Ann (F39002)
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| 13811 | Niagara Gazette - 1/21/1946 EAST WILSON, N. Y., Jan 21.- Mrs. Roy Faraday, of North Tonawanda, and Mrs. Floyd Salisbury gave a shower in honor of Miss Beatrice Schultz, a bride-elect, at the home of Mrs, Salisbury, Lake road, Monday evening. Games were, enjoyed with prizes awarded. Mrs. George Faraday and Floyd Salisbury won first prizes and Mrs. Ernest Munch and Harold Zastrow were given consolation prizes. All prizes were later presented to the bride. A delicious lunch was served from a prettily arranged table centered with flowers and a decorated bride's cake. Miss Schultz received a beautiful pink and blue satin comforter, blue woolen blanket and dishes. Mrs. Clyde Schultz entertained a number of guests at her home Wednesday evening In honor of Miss Beatrice Schultz who became the bride of Harold Zastrow Saturday afternoon at the Lutheran parsonage at North Ridge, N. Y. The Rev. Carl W. Oldach performed the ceremony. Mrs. Willard Schultz entertained a number of guests at her home on the Irish road Thursday evening in honor of Miss Beatrice Schultz. | Family: ZASTROW, Harold W / SCHULTZ, Beatrice Alma (F34949)
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| 13812 | Niagara Gazette - 1/21/1947 Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Morison, 3009 Norman street, announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Elizabeth, to Mr. Leo Paul Russ, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Russ, 833 Chilton avenue. The wedding will take place February 15 In St. Joseph's church. ALSO Niagara Gazette - 2/25/1947 St. Theresa of the Infant Jesus church was the scene of a winter wedding Saturday morning, February 15, at 10 o'clock when Miss Mary Elizabeth Morrison, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Morrison, became the bride of Mr. Leo Paul Russ, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Russ. The Rev. Patrick Woods performed the ceremony and celebrated the Nuptial High Mass. Miss Mary Lou Russ, sister of the bridegroom, was the maid of honor and Miss Joan Qulnn and Miss Dorothy Swiderski were the brides- maids. Mr. James Russ, brother of the bridegroom, was the best man and Mr. Robert McCrone and Mr. Donald Gallagher were the ushers. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the Samovar for the Immediate families. In the afternoon a reception was held at the Veterans club, 16 West Falls street. For a going away outfit thet bride wore a gray pinstripe suit, black accessories and a fur coat and a white orchid. After a short wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Russ will be at home In WiIlamsport, Pa. | Family: RUSS, Leo Paul / MORISON, Mary Elizabeth (F37649)
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| 13813 | Niagara Gazette - 1/21/1947 Funeral services for Raymond Harold MacPherson. 26. who died Friday at his home in Los Angeles. Calif., will be held at 2 p. m.. Thursday at the Cobler funeral home. 640 Park place. The Rev. Arthur D. Schmoyer. D.D.. pastor of the Zion Evangelical church. Michigan avenue and Tenth street, will officiate. Interment will be in Oakwood cemetery at the convenience of the family. A native of this city. Mr. MacPherson attended Trott Vocational high school. He was a veteran of World War 2 and served at Kiska and Alaska. He was discharged as a corporal. While a resident here he was employed as a chemist by the E. I. duPont de Nemours and company. His survivors Include his mother. Mrs. Caroline Blessing MacPherson, 2776 Main street | MACPHERSON, Raymond Harold (I150637)
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| 13814 | Niagara Gazette - 1/21/1948 BIGALOWEmma M. Lockport. Wednesday. Jan. 21. 1948; mother of Ellsworth of Wilson. N. Y. sister of Mary Ball. Lockport. N. Y.. and Anna Townsend. Chicago. Ill.; also survived by four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral from the home of her son. Ellsworth. Wilson. N. Y.. Friday. Jan. 23. at 2:30 p m. Burial Wilson. N. Y. ALSO Niagara Gazette - 1/21/1948 Dies in Lockport Mrs. Emma Bigalow. 84. of Lock- port, died today in Lockport City hospital. She was the widow of; former Sheriff Alanson Bigalow and the mother of the late Fred Bigalow, former sheriff. Mrs. Bigalow was born in Wilson and lived in Lockport for 30 years. She was an active worker In the Methodist churches in Wilson and Lockport. 'She is survived by one son, Ellsworth. Wilson; two sister, Mary Ball. Lockport, and Anna Townsend, Chicago. Ill.; four grandchildren and one great grandchild. The funeral will be held from the home of her son. Ellsworth, Wilson, at 3:30 pan. Friday. Interment will be at the Wilson cemetery. | BOBZIEN, Emma M (I71364)
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| 13815 | Niagara Gazette - 1/21/1952 BUFFALO. Jan. 21 nn -.Henry L. (.Hank) Zunner, one of Buffalo's better known boxers, died at his home last night at the age of 61. Zunner, who fought such wellknown fighters as'Jack Britton and Soldier. Bartfield. was active as a boxer for a quarter of a century and was never knocked out. | ZUNNER, Henry (I105882)
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| 13816 | Niagara Gazette - 1/21/1965 RANSOMVILLE - Calvert Gordon Carew, 64, of 2511 West Main St.. died Wednesday (Jan. 20, 1965), at the Ransomville General Hospital, after an illness of three months. A chemical operator at Stauffer Chemical Co. plant in Lewiston, for 39 years, Mr. Carew was born in Lindsey. Ontario on Aug. 5, 1900. He lived in this community for 40 years. He is survived by four daughters. Mrs. Nelson Jones, Starke , Fla., Mrs. Kenneth Taylor. Wilson, and Mrs. Ed- ward Hill and Miss Patricia Carew, both of Ransomville; three sons, Gordon Carew, Houston, Texas, Jack Carew, Sanborn, and Robert Carew, Arlington, Va.; and two broth- ers, Thomas Carew, Stamford, Ont., and Alec Carew, Bur- lington, Ont. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Hardison Funeral Home South Lake Street, with Rev. Thomas Simpson of the Free Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery. The family will be present at the funeral home from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday. | CAREW, Calvert Gordon (I100103)
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| 13817 | Niagara Gazette - 1/21/1967 TONAWANDA - Funeral services for John F. Mahl, 74, of 213 Williams St., will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Immanuel Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. Mr. Mahl died Thursday (Jan. 19, 1967) in the North Town Nursing Home after a short illness. Born in Wheatfield, he lived in this city for the last 60 years. He was formerly employed by the DeVoe-Reynolds Paint Co. for 42 years, retiring seven years ago. He was a. past president of the Immanuel L u t h e r an Church and a member of the Luther Laymen's League and a past president of the Delaware Hose Co. His wife, the former Hilda Trosin, died in 1963. Survivors include his son, John F. Mahl, Williamsville, and three grandchildren. Friends may call from 2- 4 and 7-9 p.m. today and until noon on Sunday at the funeral home. | MAHL, John Frederick (I83966)
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| 13818 | Niagara Gazette - 1/21/1971 TONAWANDA-Funeral ser- vices for Mrs. Grace Joyce of 30 Simpson St., were held at the Roth Funeral Home on Monday. Mrs. Joyce is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Francis Greene a grandson, and two greatg r a n d d a u g h t e r s , all of Tonawanda. She was the sister of the late Mrs. Mae Woock of Kies Street, Niagara Falls, and is survived by three nephews, all of the Falls city. | EBERLE, Grace (I98659)
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| 13819 | Niagara Gazette - 1/22/1907 The members of Niagara Falls lodge No. 81, I.O.O.F. are requested to meet at the lodge rooms tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock to attend the funeral of Gottlieb Russ, which will take place from the family residence at 1 o'clock. | RUSS, William Gottlieb (I9260)
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| 13820 | Niagara Gazette - 1/22/1916 George Pfetsch, for nine years a member of the city fire department, died early this morning at Memorial Hospital, aged 32 years. He had been suffering for some time from tubercu- losis. He is survived by his father, a brother, John Pfetsch of the city police department, and two sisters, Mrs Daniel Rice and Mrs. R. Temple. Ar- rangements for the funeral have not been completed but the obsequies will be under the auspices of the fire de- partment. Fireman Pfetsch was a native of Niagara and a member of a well-known family who held offices during the village days. | PFETSCH, George (I16872)
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| 13821 | Niagara Gazette - 1/22/1923 F u n e r a l services for Henry Borks of No. 1830 Cleveland avenue, will he held Tuesday a f t e r n o o n at one o'clock at his home and at' 1:30 a t the T r i n i t y -Lutheran c h u r c h , the Rev Paul Gutknecht officiating. Mr. B o r k s died on. S a t u r d a y a f t e r a ling e r i n g illness. He was 58 y e a r s old a n d was a well-known and highly r e s p e c t e d resident of the n o r t h end of the city. For many years he w o r k e d at t h e s t o n e m a s o n t r a d e but owing to Illness was compelled to d i s c o n t i n u e work s o m e t i m e ago. Mr. Borks is survived by three d a u g h t e r s . Mrs. W a l t e r Gromoll. Mis. A n d r ew Manz, nnd Mrs. Clyde Klchcy. a n d two sons, J o h n and George, all of t h i s city. | BORKS, Henry C (I158299)
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| 13822 | Niagara Gazette - 1/22/1929 Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock at St. John de La Salle church for Patrick Cuddahee, 78 years old. who died Sunday at t h e home of his son. Jeremiah Cuddahee, 261 Seventy-ninth street, after a long illness. The funeral will be held from the family home, 7422 Buffalo avenue, at 8:30 o'clock. Burial will be In St. Mary's cemetery. Mr. Cuddahco was born in Tlpperary County. Ireland, and came to Nlagata Falls 28 years ago. For 21 years he was employed by the Union Carbide company, retiring from active work about six years ago. He Is survived by two sons, Jeremiah, of this city, and Daniel, of Burlington, Vt. and one daughter, Mrs. Homer Brown, of this city. | CUDDAHEE, Patrick (I88597)
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| 13823 | Niagara Gazette - 1/22/1933 BERGHOLTZ, Feb. 11. — Funeral services for Mrs. William Stenzel, 51, wife of the welfare manager of the town of Wheatfield. who died Wednesday, will be held from the home in the Ward road Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and at 2:30 from St. John's Lutheran church in the Ward road. The Rev. Walter Thiemecke will officiate and interment will be in St. John's cemetery, St. Johnsburg. Mrs. Stenzel, who was formerly Bertha Runge, Is survived by her husband, William Stenzel; five daughters. Mrs. Lorena Stenzel Schimsc'hack, of North Tonawanda. and the Misses Mildred. Dorothy, Winifred and Beatrice, at home; one son. Howard, at home; her mother. Mrs. Christine Runge, of Niagara Falls; lour sisters, Mrs. August Goerss, of St. Johnsburg. Mrs. Charles Schesack, Miss Hulda Runge and Mrs. Theodor Durow, all of Niagara Falls; and one brother, Charles Runge. of St. Johnsburg. | RUNGE, Bertha Carolyn Maria (I56529)
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| 13824 | Niagara Gazette - 1/22/1935 Edwin Buckle. 12-year-old son ot Mr. and Mrs. George Buckle, 671 101st street, died yesterday In the Municipal hospital. He had been ill for the past week with meningitis. Besides his parents, he Is survived by one brother, Davis (sic). , Private funeral service will be held at the Qulnn and Reardon funeral chapel. Fourth street, at 2:30 p. m. tomorrow, with burial In Oakwood cemetery. | BUCKLE, Edwin (I182841)
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| 13825 | Niagara Gazette - 1/22/1935 Stricken with a heart attack while walking in the street near her home last evening, Mrs. Sultana Wackett, wife of Roger Wackett, of 1516 North avenue, was carried to her home, where she died a few minutes later. Coroner W. L. Draper, who investigated, said that death was due to a heart condition from which the woman had been suffering for some time. A native of Syria. Mrs. Wackett had lived in Niagara Falls for the past 24 years. Besides her husband, she is survived by four sons and two daughters. Charles, George, Louis and Richard Wackett, Mrs. Alice Johnson and Mrs. Elizabeth Eberhard, all of this city. The funeral will be held from the family home at 8:30 a. m. Thursday, with services at Sacred Heart church at 9 a. m. Interment will be made in Riverdale cemetery. | Santana (I86935)
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| 13826 | Niagara Gazette - 1/22/1941 LYNDONVILLE - At a ceremony performed Fridat a 5:30 p.m. at the parsonage of the Trinity Evan- gelical Lutheran church in Medina, Miss Marian Tompkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hartwell Tompkins, Brockport, became the bride of Carl Balschmiter, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Balschmiter, of Lyn- donville. The witnesses to the service, which was performed by the Rev. Malte, was the groom's sister, Miss Gertrude Balschmiter and the bride's brother, Edward Tompkins, Brockport. The bride wore a street dress of white and pink silk print with navy accessories. Her corsage was pink roses. The maid of honor wore a plain crepe with black accessories and a corsage of bronze rorses. After a delightful dinner was served the two couples after which the bride and groom left on a short trip. Mrs. Balschmiter, a graduate of Brockport Normal school, before her marriage taught in Lyndonville Central school district. Upon their return the couple will be at home at Yates Center. The groom is employed by Fred Langdon's trucking concern in Lyndonville. | Family: BALSCHMITER, Carl W F / TOMPKINS, Marian (F43184)
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| 13827 | Niagara Gazette - 1/22/1942 NORTH TONAWANDA-Stricken with a heart attack while descend- -ing the stairs at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Martha Pieper, 421 Wheatfield" street, this morning, John Pieper, 63, .dropped dead. Health Officer Henry C. Lapp was called and said that Mr. Pieper suffered a stroke two years ago and had been In poor health since. The body was removed to the Hamp funeral home, 37 Adam street. | PIEPER, John (I68355)
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| 13828 | Niagara Gazette - 1/22/1942 Miss Eleanore Pearl Britt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin C. Britt, of Ontario avenue, whose engagement to Mr. Robert E. Boles, of Seventh street, was announced today by Miss Britts parents. Mr. Boles Is the son of Mrs. Hilda M. Boles, of Seventh street, and the late Mr. Emil R, Boles. ALSO Niagara Gazette - 6/27/1942 Mrs Robert E. Boles, who. before her marriage on Saturday in the residence of the Rev. Svlvanus S. Davles. former pastor of St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal church, was Miss Eleanore P Brltt. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin C Britt. of Ontario avenue. Mr Boles Is the son of Mrs. Hilda M. Boles, of Seventh street, nnd the late Emil R Boles | Family: BOLES, Robert E / BRITT, Eleanore Pearl (F56206)
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| 13829 | Niagara Gazette - 1/22/1951 NEWFANE, Jan, 22-Fred Volschow, one of Newfane's oldest residents, died last night at the family home, Transit Rd., following a stroke suffered a week ago. Mr. Volschow was born in Germany, Oct. 14, 1871, and came to this area when seven months old, with his parents, William and Mary Wagner Volschow. He was one of 15 children all of whom lived to be adults. He was married to Matilda Sahr and they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary last fall. He is survived by his wife; one son, Fred J. Volschow, Appleton; one daughter, Mrs. Esther Wolfe, Lockport; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; also seven sis- ters and one brother, Mrs. George Geigcrand Mrs. Jay Mather, Middleport; Mrs. Lena Krugcr, Mrs. Chides Lawton and Mrs. Walter f Reackbdf f, all of Olcott; Mrs. Fred Isrcal, Wilson; Mrs.' Herman Gilmeister, Medina, and Joseph Volschow, Lockpbrt. Friends may call at the Corwin Funeral Home starting at 3 p.m. tomorrow. Services will be held at the funeral home at 2:30 p.m. Monday with the Rev. William Dallman, pastor of St. John's Lu- theran Church, officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Ol- cott. | VOLSCHOW, Fred (I86679)
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| 13830 | Niagara Gazette - 1/22/1955 GASPORT, Jan. 22.-Albert W. Penly, 88, of West Ave., a carpen- ter, who had lived in this area all his life, died yesterday at his home after a brief illness. Mr. Penly was born Sept. 8, 1966. He was a member of Gas- port Lodge 787, F and AM, and the congregational Christian Church. A few years ago he re- ceived a 50-year Masonic jewel. Surviving are his wife, Martha, and a sister, Miss Clara Penly, Gasport. Masonic services will be con- ducted tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the Bream Funeral Home, Main St. Funeral services will be held there Monday at 1:30 p.m. with burial in Mountain Ridge Cemetery. | PENLY, Albert W (I85559)
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| 13831 | Niagara Gazette - 1/22/1955 LOCKPORT, Jan. 22.-A resident of this city for 50 years, Mrs. Helen E. Rose, 76, widow of William H. Rose, died yesterday at her home, 31 Elmwood Ave. She had been in failing health for two years. Born at Hartland, Mn. Rose was the daughter of Henry and Phoebe Seaman Bailey. She came to Lockport after her marriage and lived in the same house for 50 years. She was a member of Lockport Chapter 73, OES, and Myrtle Rcbekah Lodge 84, IOOF. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Harold LeValley; one son, Donald L. Rose, both of' this city; two stepdaughten, Mrs. William Collopy, this city, and Mrs. George Harrold, Lyndonville; one stepson, Duette W. Rose, in California, and two brothers, Edson Bailey, Medina, and Benjamin H. Bailey, Newfane. Services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Kennedy Funeral Home with interment in Hartland Central Cemetery, | BAILEY, Helen Eleanor (I120748)
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| 13832 | Niagara Gazette - 1/22/1958 Mrs. F. M. Mielke Dies in Buffalo BERGHOLTZA lifelong area resident, Mrs. F. May Mielke, 105 Prentice St., Lockport, died today (Jan. 22, 1958) at.Roswell Park Institute, Buffalo, after an 11 -week illness. She was 64. Mrs.. Mielke was .a member of the Lockport Golden - Age Club, Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Bergholtz, and the Lutheran Women's Missionary Society. She is survived by two sons, Allan C. Mielke and George W. Mielke, both of Sanborn; three daughters, Miss Nellie Mielke, Mrs. Alma M. Rudd, and Mrs. Doris M Dickerson, all of Lockport, and a brother, Albert A. Wilson, Thompson Falls,. Mon. Her husband, Walter, died in 1949. The body is resting at Gridley funeral Home, Niagara Falls, where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday. The Rev. Robert Jaeger will officiate. Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery. | WILSON, May Fannie (I67366)
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| 13833 | Niagara Gazette - 1/22/1962 BACON MEMORIAL United Presbyterian Church was the setting Saturday (Jan. 20, 1962) for the- marriage of Miss Emmy Lou Winn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Winn, Point Avenue, and John L. Miller, son of Mr. and .Mrs. John F. Milcr, Krull Parkway. Rev. Hay K. Hallin officiated at the ceremony. # * * ESCORTED to the altar by her father, the bride wore a white nylon waltz-length dress with a white feathered headpiece and carried a bouquet of white orchids. Her attendant. Miss Verne Coliceno. wore a beige nylon net dress and carried a bouquet of bronze mums. b e s t man was William Winn, brother of the bride. * * * FOR HER daughter's wedding, Mrs. Winn wore a royal blue lace dress with a corsage of baby pink rosebuds. Mrs. Miller, the bridegroom's mother wore a Dior blue dress with a corsage of gardenias. A dinner was held immediately after the wedding at the home of the bride's aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Winn, P o i nt Avenue. After a short wedding trip the couple will reside on 79th Street. | Family: MILLER, John L / WINN, Emmy Lou (F37092)
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| 13834 | Niagara Gazette - 1/22/1964 DIRECTLY SOUTH of Tryonville at the intersection of the Porter Center a n d Lockport-Y oungstown Roads we find on old maps the designation Zittles Corners. On modern maps it is called Porter Center. Conrad Zittle known by the early settlers as "CoOnrod" Zittle came from Pennsylvania to Porter in 1807 and built his log cabin near the corners named for him. He °became active on the Town Board of Porter after that town was organized in 1812. | ZITTLE, Conrad (I62766)
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| 13835 | Niagara Gazette - 1/22/1967 Mr. and Mrs. George Benedict, 3224 Porter Road, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Donna Marie Benedict, to Michael O'Brien, son of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy O'Brien, 916 Van Rensselaer Ave. Miss Benedict is a graduate of Madonna High School and is employed by the Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. Mr. O'Brien, a graduate of Niagara University, is associated with the sales department of Moore Business Forms, Inc. A May wedding is planned. ALSO Niagara Gazette - 5/14/1967 Sacred Heart Church was the setting Sat- urday (May 13,1967) at noon for the marriage of Miss Donna Marie Benedict,, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. George A. Benedict, 3224 Porter Road, and John Michael O'Brien, son of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy A. O'Brien, 916 Van Rensselaer Ave. * * » THE BRIDE was given in marriage by her father. She wore a gown of silk organza and Alencon lace with fitted bodice, scoop neckline and long sleeves. The A-line skirt was fashioned with Alencon lace panels and edging. Her veil of imported French illusion was held by a crown of lace trimmed with pearls and crystals. She carried a cascade of white roses and ivy, and she presented a bouquet of white carnations to the altar of the Blessed Virgin. Mrs. Peter Scutt, Youngstown, was matron of honor in pink linen skimmer with back panel and sleeves trimmed with daisies. A matching headdress and basket filled with , daisies completed her ensemble. Similarly attired in rose were the bridesmaids, Mrs. Nicholas Prozeralik, Miss Carol Supple and Miss Jane O'Brien, sister of the bridegroom.- CHARLES O'BRIEN, Lancaster, was best man for his brother. Ushers w e r e David Benedict, brother of the bride; Peter Scutt, Youngstown and Glenn Hackett, Lewiston. An afternoon reception was held at Hardings' Restaurant, Youngstown. After a wedding trip to Canada, the couple will reside in Macklem Avenue. | Family: O'BRIEN, John Michael / BENEDICT, Donna Marie (F48395)
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| 13836 | Niagara Gazette - 1/22/1967 YOUNGSTOWN - Mr. and and Mrs. Erwin Broeker, 165 Chestnut St., were guests of honor at a buffet supper and party S a t u r d a y at the Youngstown Fire Hall, marking their 50th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Broeker, the former. Anna Stent, is a life-long resident of this village. Mr. Broeker, originally from Niagara Falls, has lived in Youngstown for many years. Both w e r e members of Youngstown Lutheran Church, the church they still attend, at the lime of their marriage. The late Rev. Paul Steibtz officiated at the wedding. Mr. B r o e k e r's brother, Arthur Broeker, Youngstown, who was best man at their wedding, attended the party. Members of the Sweet Adelines, Inc. entertained guests. Mr. and Mrs. Broeker have one son, Erwin H. Broeker, Niagara Falls, and two grandchildren, Penny Jean and Donald Patrick Broeker. A second son, Donald, was killed while serving overseas in World War II. | Family: BROEKER, Erwin W / STENT, Anna (F63807)
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| 13837 | Niagara Gazette - 1/22/1970 RANSOMVILLEMrs. Agnes F. Hauser, 78, of 3584 St. Christopher's Drive died Wednesday (Jan. 21, 1970) at the. Inter- Community Memorial Hospital, Newfane, where she had been a patient for six weeks. She had been in ill health for about five .years. ... Mrs. Hauser was born in North Tonawanda April 17, 1891 .and had lived in this community for 30 years. She was the widow of the late Henry Hauser. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, North Ridge, and a charter member of the Adams Fire Co. auxiliary. Survivors include three daugh ters, Mrs. Leo (Esther) Schultz off this village, Mrs. Robert (Allene) Horack, North Tona- wanda, and Mrs. William (Bea- trice) Hetrick of Ventura, Calif.; a son, Wallace Hauser of Saugus, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Rosebrock and Mrs. Naomi Stark and a brother, Jesse Strassburg, all of North Tona wanda. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Hardison Funeral Home here, with the Rev. David Musall of .St. Peter's Church, North Ridge, officiating. Burial will be in St. J o h n ' s Lutheran Cemetery, North Tonawanda. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. The family said that contributions to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, North Ridge, or the American Cancer Society would be acceptable as tribute. | STRASSBURG, Agnes Frederike Bertha (I75574)
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| 13838 | Niagara Gazette - 1/22/1971 LOCKPORT - Walter W Boetcher, 74, of 16 Franklin Ave., here, died Thursday (Jan. 21, 1971) at Kenmore Mercy Hospital after a long illness. Born in Clarence, July 15, 1897, he was the son of Herman and Augusta Bluhm Boetcher. He retired in 1964 from the Harrison Radiator Division of General Motors Corp., where he worked int he tool and die department for 33 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Local 686 of the United Auto Workers, retired, the Old Guard, and was an active bowler. He is survived by his widow, the former Pearl E. Riddle; a son, Robert L. Boetcher; a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Joyce) Ames; three sisters, Mrs. Lenora Scott, Mrs. Edward Israel and Mrs. Olvie Lewis, all of this city; eight grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Boetcher was also the father of the late Walter W. Boetcher Jr. Begining today, friends may call from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 pm. at the Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, where services will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Leland Roth officiating. | BOETCHER, Walter W (I152542)
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| 13839 | Niagara Gazette - 1/23/1923 North Tonawanda, Jan. 23.-Mrs. Wilhelmina Werth. 86 years old, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gustave Broecker, of the Shawnee road, yesterday, after a lingering illness. | BEUTEL, Wilhelmine Marie Christine (I52572)
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| 13840 | Niagara Gazette - 1/23/1926 C o u n t y J u d g e - S u r r o g a t e Charles H l c k e y , h o l d i n g h i s c u s t o m a r y w e e k l y s e s s i o n s of c o u r t at t h e City H a ll c o u r t r o om y e s t e r d a y a f t e r n o o n , prob a t e d t h e will of E l i z a b e t h W o o l c u t t, w h o died D e c e m b e r 25, 1925, at her home, No. 1509 Cleveland avenue. T h e p e t i t i o n for probate e s t i m a t es t h e v a l u e of t h e e s t a t e a t 14,000 r e a l t y a n d $300 p e r s o n a l p r o p e r t y . The will d i r e c t s a $300 b e q u e s t to J o h n W o o l c u t t , s o n of the d e c e d e n t , and d i v i d es t h e r e s i d u a r y e s t a t e i n t o four parts, g i v i n g o n e p a r t to e a c h of the d e c e d e n t ' s c h i l d r e n , J o h n a n d E l m e r W o o l c u t t a n d E l i z a Barber. The rem a i n i n g o n e - f o u r t h part is b e q u e a t h e d to K e n n e t h a n d E d n a W o o l c u t t , grandch i l d r e n , and Sarah Dllts, a niece, t o s h a r e e q u a l l y . The will n a m e d as e x e c u t o r H o w a r d C. H o o k e r , to w h om l e t t e r s t e s t a m e n t a r y were i s s u e d y e s terday. | Elizabeth (I99380)
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| 13841 | Niagara Gazette - 1/23/1950 Lewiston's older residents. Mrs. Edith D e n t i s t s JLntertained Lonsdale, 76. died yesterday after- j g y Welland Group noon after a long illness at the , . home of her daughter. Mrs. Andrew Martin, Cayuga Street. Mrs. Lonsdale was born in Eng- land and came to Lewisston in 1893 where she married Frank Lonsdale who died in 1944. She was an active member of the Lewiston Presby- terian church servicng as a deacon at one time and doing much general church work. She is survived by three children Mrs. Arthur Gilbert, Albion; Mrs. Martin and James Lonsdale, both of this village; four brothers, Lewis Hower, Miami Springs, Fla., Horace Howe, St. Petersburgh, Fla.,, Ernest Howe, Lockport, and Percy Howe, Hamburg; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church with Dr. George H. Best officiating. Interment will be in Lewiston cemetery. | HOWE, Edith L (I73028)
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| 13842 | Niagara Gazette - 1/23/1950 Miss Frances Slaiman became the bride of Mr. George W. Bradley. Jr.. in an Impressive wedding ceremony Saturday afternoon at St. Pauls Methodist church. The Rev. John Abbott Redmond oificiated. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Eva Slaiman. Highland avenue, and the late Mr. Amien Slaiman. Mr. Bradley is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Bradley, also- of Highland avenue. Seven-branch candelabra, fern, palms and baskets of yellow and white pompons enhanced the altar. The bride entered the church on the arm of her uncle. Mr. M. S. Bishara. She wore a white gown made with fitted bodice and collar of Chantilly lace. The full skirt fell into a long train. A handbeaded readdress held tha bride's fingertip veil of embroidered net. She carried a colonial bouquet of mixed flowers. Miss Julia Slaiman. sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Mr. Domlnlck Janese was best man. Mr. Raymond Bradley,, brother of theh bridegroom, and Mr. Soloman Slaiman, brother of the bride, were ushers. Mrs. Maude C. Turver, at the or- gan, accompanied Mrs. Alice Ross, soloist, in a group of wedding selec- tions. The mother of the bride wore a street-length dress of navy blue print and the bridegroom's mother wore a black dress with sequins. Each wore a corsage of mixed flowers. More than 50 guests attended the wedding dinner at the Whirlpool restaurant. A reception was held later at the home of Mrs. Elvira Dean, aunt of the bridegroom. The couple is honeymooning in New York City. | Family: BRADLEY, George W / SLAIMAN, Frances (F52687)
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| 13843 | Niagara Gazette - 1/23/1959 TO WED ROBERT ZIMMERMAN - Mr. and Mrs. George Amsdill, N First St., Lewiston, announce the betrothal of their daughter; Miss Joan Loraine Amsdill, to Robert C. Zimmerman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Zimmerman Irving St., Lockport.' An early fall wedding is being planned. ALSO Niagara Gazette - 6/29/1959 LOCKPORT - Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Zimmerman are residing at 132 Gooding St., after their marriage Saturday (June 20, 1959) at St. John's Church, Lockport. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Francis-Clancy officiated at a double-ring ceremony. The bride, the former Miss Joan Loraine Amsdill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Amsdill, N. First St., Lewiston, was given in marriage by her father to Mr. Zimmerman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Zimmerman, Irving St. A ballerina-length gown of white nylon, lace and tulle was worn by the bride. She chose a corsage of white orchids and feathered carnations. Mrs. Norman Zimmerman, sister-in-law of the bridegroom, was matron of honor. She was attired in a black and white chiffon dress with a white hat and corsage of pink carnations and roses. Norman Zimmerman was best man for his brother. The mother of the bride wore a black and white nylon dress and hat. The mother of the bridegroom favored an orchid cotton dress and hat For a honeymoon to Watkins Glen, the new Mrs. Zimmerman left wearing a light blue suit | Family: ZIMMERMAN, Robert C / AMSDILL, Joan Lorraine (F40395)
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| 13844 | Niagara Gazette - 1/23/1963 COLLINS-Howard O., suddenly, January 21, 1963, at 3667 Wallace Dr., Grand Island. Husband of Joan Youngblood Collins; father of James; son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar I. Collins, city; brother of Mrs. Chester (Ada) Raby, Lewiston, N. Y. and the late Leslie I. Collins. Funeral from the Grldley Funeral Home Inc., 750 Main St., Friday, 1:30 p.m., the Rev. Alan J. Perrlne officiating. Interment Riverdale Cemetery. ALSO Niagara Gazette - 1/23/1963 BUFFALO UF)-Physical, psychological and psychiatric tests have been ordered for a 13-year-old boy who is accused of shooting his father to death. The examinations were ordered Tuesday for Jimmy Collins at his arraignment in Family Court on a juvenile delinquency charge. Howard O. Collins, 38, a tavern owner and; politician, was slain Sunday at the family home in suburban Grand Island. Police, said the shooting took place during a dispute over the boy's romance with 16-year-old G r a c e Muetel. They said young Collins had admitted the shooting. The boy and his girlfriend remained silent at the arraignment. She was charged with being a person in need of supervision and was released in the custody of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Muetel., The pair were arrested in New York City Monday and returned to Buffalo. The tests for Collins were to be conducted over a period not to exceed 30 days. | COLLINS, Howard O (I101709)
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| 13845 | Niagara Gazette - 1/23/1965 . NORMAN FRITZ NORTH TONAWANDA- Norman w. Fritz, 63, of 874 Ohio St., a World War II Army veteran, died Sunday (Jan. 24, 1965) in De Graff Me- morial Hospital after a lengthy illness. A lifelong resident of this city, he was employed by the Wurlitzer Co. for 37 years. Survivors include five sisters, Mrs. A l b e r t (Pauline) Strassburg, Mrs. Charles (Gertrude) Kaminske, Mrs. John- (Emma) Zastrow, Mrs. Joseph (Mabel) Gorman and Mrs. Henry (Elsie) Ellman; and five brothers, Walter, Alfred, Carl, Arthur and Glenn Fritz, all of the Tonawandas. Services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Rev. Enno A. Shmoock officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. | FRITZ, Norman W (I77349)
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| 13846 | Niagara Gazette - 1/23/1967 William G. Schwenkbeck, 75', of 463 Third St. died Sunday evening (Jan. 23) 1967) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital after a short illnes. Born in Niagara Fals, Mr. Schwenkbeck had been a member of the Niagara Falls Fire Department from 1918 until his retirement inT958. During these years, his job was conducted mainly from Engine 1 Firehall, Second and Niagara streets. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Mr. Schwenkbeck is survived by his widow, Mrs. Eva Schwenkbeck; two sons, Howard Schwenkbeck of Tonawanda and George Schwenkbeck of this city; two stepsons, Wallace Blakelock of Buffalo and Barton Blakelock of Grand Island; two daughters', Mrs. Clarence (Dorothy) Jagow and Mrs. Robert (Gertrude) Blakelock, both of this city; and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Raymond (Ruth) Bromhall of Salisbury, Md.; 19 grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren. The Rev. Arnold W. Schneider of Trinity Lutheran Church will conduct funeral services at the Gridley Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. A spokesman for the family said that memorial contributions to the Trinity Lutheran Church organ fund would be acceptable as tributes. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. | SCHWENKBECK, William Albert (I6753)
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| 13847 | Niagara Gazette - 1/23/1968 NORTH TONAWANDA Mrs. Clothilde Strassburg, of 69 E . Felton St., died Monday (Jan. 22, 1968) in the North Town Nursing Home, here. She was a member of Mark's Lutheran Church. Her husband the late Christian Strassburg, died in 1959. Survivors i n c l u d e a son, Norman; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Lindsay of t h i s city, and Mrs. James Dunn of California; two brothers. Edward Uriel of Ransomville and Walter Urtel of Niagara Falls. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home where a service will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday by the Rev. E d w a r d C. Goebner. Burial will be in St. Mark's Lutheran Cemetery | URTEL, Clothilde Maria Wilhelmine (I57254)
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| 13848 | Niagara Gazette - 1/23/1970 GASPORT - Vernon F. Childs, 68, of 8805 Chestnut Ridge Road, died unexpectedly Thursday (January 22, 1970) at his home of an apparent heart attack. The son of Clifford D. and Elizabeth. (Danser) Childs, he was born March 22, 1901, in the Town of Clarence. He was an e q u i p m e nt operator for the Town of Royalton for 20 years and retired from Smith's Green house, Town of Hartland, in 1966. Survivors include his wife, the former Florence Stahl; two sons, Richard of Gasport and Allen Childs of Middleport; a daughter, Mrs. Duane (Eleanor) Kleutts of Lockport and three brothers, Harold of Gasport, Lloyd of North Tonawanda and Perry Childs of Middleport. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, " two g r e a t, grandchildren, and s e v e r al nieces and nephews. Friends may call today from 7 t 9 p.m. and Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wallace and Heath Funeral Home, Inc. where funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. R. Carlton Fausett. pastor of the Royalton Center M e t h o d i s t Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Royalton Mountain Ridge Cemetery. | CHILDS, Vernon Fremont (I109978)
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| 13849 | Niagara Gazette - 1/24/1916 John Mueller, 89 years old, of LaSalle died yesterday at the home of his daugh- ter, Mrs. David Heuer in Bergholtz. He had been ill for about two weeks and death was due to heart disease and gen- eral breaking up due to his extremities. The funeral will be held Wednesday after- noon at 2 o'clock from his daughter's home and interment will be made in the cemetery at Bergholtz. Mr. Mueller was born at Grimm on the Ukernarck in Prussia in 1867 and set- tled in Bergholtz while still a young man. His wife died about 18 years ago. He is survived by eleven children; three sons, John, August and Philip or LaSalle, eight daughters, Mrs. Augusta Williams of La Salle, Mrs. Rosie Goerss and Mrs. Lydia Heuer of Wheatfield, Mrs. Martha Metz- ber of Oneida, Mrs. Annie Walck and Mrs. Lina Walck of Walmore and Mrs. Tina Collins and Mrs. Hulda Haseley of this city. | MUELLER, Johann (I53352)
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| 13850 | Niagara Gazette - 1/24/1922 Mrs. Lena Long, 69 years old, of No. 1636 Eighth street, died suddenly yesterday afternoon about 5.30 o'clock at the family residence. Mrs. Long suffered. an attack of heart trouble about two weeks ago but recovered and ap- parently was getting along well. Yes- terday afternoon she was sitting in the living room conversing with sev- eral members of the family when she suddenly sank in her chair and the end came within a very few minutes, She was born in the city of Lock- port on April 23. 1852. Thirty years ago when her husband. John Long, entered the United States custom service, the family, moved to this city and have resided here ever since. Besides her husband Mrs. Long is survived by three sons. Benjamin, Frank J. and Harry C, all of this city, and one daughter, Mrs. Charles A. Weber, also of Niagara Falls, one sister. Mis. Elizabeth McCormlck, of Lockport. and two brothers. Frank C. Carr, Of . lockport, and Michael Carr of Buf- falo. There are also three grand- 12 children. Bernice and Marion Weber, and Betty Long. The funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 8.30 o'clock from the family home, and at 9 o'clock from the Sacred Heart church. The Rev. James J. Roche will officiate. The body will be placed temporarily in the mausoleum at Oakwood cemetery. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. | Lena (I89625)
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