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| 14201 | Niagara Gazette - 10/17/1902 At 1 o'clock this afternoon the funeral of the late Robert. Russ who died of blood poisoning at the Memorial Hospital, on Tuesday, was observed from the home of his brother, William A. Russ, No. 257 Eleventh Street. The Rev. Albert S. Bacon, pastor of the F i r s t Prenbyterian church, conducted the services and the remains were taken to Oakwood cemetery and laid to rest. | RUSS, Robert (I109102)
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| 14202 | Niagara Gazette - 10/17/1923 Word has been received from Seattle of the death of Mrs. Lizzie Hansen, formerly of this city. Besides her hus- band, Jake Hanse, she leaves three sons, Karl and David Zeiger and Har- old Hansen, three sisters, Mrs. J. Streicher and Mrs. Della Timbs of this city and Mrs. Margaret Daarker of Se- attle. Mrs. Hansen left Niagara Falls twenty-four years ago, then the widow of Adam Zeiger and has resided in Se- attle ever since. | FISCHER, Emma Elizabeth (I102899)
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| 14203 | Niagara Gazette - 10/17/1927 Stenzel Funeral Held Angola Woman Well Known In Niagara Falls and vicinity Angola, Oct 17 - The funeral of Mrs. Ann Stenzel, wife of August Stenzel of this place, who died Tues- day afternoon was held from the family home here on Friday morning at 11 o'clock. The Rev. Dr. Brunt officiated, and interment was made in Riverdale cemetery, Niagara Falls. The bearers were Louis Boeldt, Char- les Hes, Edward Hess, Frank Hess, William Roll and Charles Roll, all grandsons of Mrs. Stenzel. Mrs. Stenzel who was 74 year old, has been a chair invalid for the past 10 years, but was forced to her bed four weeks ago. She was well known in Niagara Falls, Tonawanda and Buffalo. Besides her husband Mrs. Stenzel leaves to mourn her loss two daugh- ters Mrs. Elsie Boeldt and Mrs. Min- nie Roll of Niagara Falls and one son, Louis Mindel of Chicago, Ill, and one sister, Willener Hewitt of Ripley, Ont. Mrs. Stenzel also leaves 13 grand- children and 29 great grand children. | HEWITT, Annie (I76366)
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| 14204 | Niagara Gazette - 10/17/1932 MIDDLEPORT. Oct. 17-Charles Stahl. 60 years old. died suddenly this morning at the home in State street of acute indigestion. Mr. Stahl is survived by his widow. Mrs. Anna Werth Stahl. and two daughters, Mrs. Peter Siedel of Middleport; a niece, Charles Buckner of Wilson, and Mrs. Eleanor Aiken, at home: three brothers, Randolph. John and Emil Stahl. all of the town of Royalton: four sisters. Mrs. August Schroeder of Middleport. Mrs. John Schroeder of Medina. Mrs. Louis Klino. of the Ridge road, and Mrs. Albert Seritz, of Shelby Basin. Mrs, Stahl was born in Wolcottsvllle and had always resided ft this vicinity. The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 p. m. a t the funeral home of Richardson and Khuebel, 38 State street. Middleport. Interment will be in Mountain Ridge cemetery.- The Rev, David Pearson will offlclate. | STAHL, Charles C (I104242)
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| 14205 | Niagara Gazette - 10/17/1935 Mrs. Beatrice McGeachy, of LaSalle avenue, announces the marriage of her daughter, Anna McGeachy, to Charles Tracey of this city. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Rufus J. Osborne at the parsonage of the First Baptist church on Friday, August 30. | Family: TRACEY, Charles B / MCGEACHY, Anna (F24915)
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| 14206 | Niagara Gazette - 10/17/1940 Services for Bernhardt Meierhans Held at St Paul's Church. The funeral of Bernhardt B. Meierhans, organist of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran church, who died unexpectedly Sunday, was held from the family home, 2215 Cleveland avenue, yesterday afternoon, with services at St. Paul's church, the Rev Gustave B. Zeitner officiating. Burial was in St. Paul's Lutheran cemetery, Bergholtz. The pallbearers were Rudolph Schultz. Henry Sy, Martin PfohL Bert Schultz, John DeVantier and John Gombert. | MEIERHANS, Bernhard (I209597)
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| 14207 | Niagara Gazette - 10/17/1943 LOVELY AUTUMN WEDDING HELD AT SANBORN CHURCH Miss Elena Strasburg Becomes Bride of Sergeant Lionel L Read SANBORN, N. Y.A lovely fall militarv wedding was solemnized at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Oct. 23. 1943. at the Sanborn Methodist church when Miss Elena Strasburg daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Strasburg, of Ward road, became the bride of Sgt. Lionel Leslie Read, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lionel J. Read, Saunders. Settlement road. The Rev P. L. Harburn, of Sanborn, N Y. and the Rev. Edward T. Read, of Whitesville N Y-, uncle of the bridegroom, officiated at the im- presslve double ring ceremony. The altar of the church was simply decorated with baskets of bronze pom poms and lighted topers. Miss Laura Ferchen, of Niagara Falls. N. Y.. was guest soloist accompanied-by Miss Eva Balcom. of Sanborn. Miss Ferchen sang. "Because." before the ceremony. The bride was gowned in traditional white bridal satin, styled on long torso lines with a full marquisette skirt and dainty niching around the bodice and pulled sleeves. Her lovely veil of Illusion, which fell from a tiara of orange blossoms, was her mothers wedding veil. The bride's bouquet was of white roses and pom poms- The maid of honor, Miss Elma Strasburg, sister of the bride, was attired in ice-blue satin and marquisette exactly like the bridal gown. Her headdress was made of black velvet ribbon and blue flowers, she carried bronze pom poms. The junior bridesmaid. Miss Clara Mae Read, sister of the bridegroom, was daintily attired In a floor length gown of pale pink taffeta. She wore white bows and pink flowers In her hair and carried a sheath of pink daisy pom poms. The bridegroom was attended by his cousin, Cpl. Clinton S. Hermanson, aa best man, and the ushers wers Claire Hermanson and Burnet Strasburg; both of Sanborn. The mother of the bride was gowned In blue crepe and the mother of the bridegroom In a beautiful plum shade. Each wore a corsage of white dom poms. After the ceremony a reception was held at the church for the relatives. The dainty tea table was centered with a tiered wedding cake. Mrs. Clinton 8. Hermanson and Mrs. Jacob Amacher presided at the urns. Later a wedding dinner was served for the Immediate families and wedding party at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Strasburg, in Ward road. After a short weekend wedding trip Sgt. and Mrs. L. Leslie Read are leaving for Chanute Field, Illinois, where they will reside. Among the out of town guests were the Rev. and Mrs. Edward T. Read and son, George, of Whitesvllle, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Strasburg and children, Dwlght and Joan, Mrs. Fred Wermuth and daughters, Carol and Dorothy, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Read, Mr. and Mrs. William P. Read, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Read, and daughters, Elizabeth Helen and Ann, Mrs. Courtney Andrews and son, Thomas, Mrs. Alvln G. Read and Mrs. Adam Wilson, all of Niagara Falls; also Dr. and Mrs. Lee R Sanborn and sons, Lee, Jr., and Jere, of Angola. N. Y., and Cpl. and Mrs. Clinton S. Hermanson, of Fort Sill, Oklahoma. | Family: READ, Lionel Leslie / STRASBURG, Elena Ester (F20798)
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| 14208 | Niagara Gazette - 10/17/1950 Martin Joseph Nowak. radarman, 2/c, (aboard Pledge) son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nowak, 116 Flfty-third street, was killed, the United Press reported. ALSO Niagara Gazette - 8/29/1951 NOWAK-Martin J.. RD2. In Korea. October, 1950. son of Mr..and Mrs. Henry Nowak of 61 "A" S t . brother of Helen, Jane, Pauline, Margaret Thomas, Andrew, Stephen, Leonard. Francis. Henry, all of this city;.Stan- ley and Philip of U. S. Navy, New Jersey. Funeral- services from Zajac Funeral Home. 318 34th St. at 8:30 a. m.. Saturday, Sept 1 and to Our Lady of Rosary church 9 a. m.. The Niagara Falls Naval Air. Station will furnish military escort pall bearers. firing squad and bugler. Interment in Soldiers Plot. Riverdale cemetery. ALSO Niagara Gazette - 8/30/1951 Funeral services for Martin Nowak, 24, radarman 2/c, son Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nowak, 36 A street, who . was killed October 12 off Korea, will be held" at 9 a;m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary church. A lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, he was killed when his ship, the minesweeper Pledge, was sunk by mines off Wonsan, on the east coast of Korea. A graduate oY Gaskill Junior high school, he.enlisted in the navy in 1943 and saw service in the Pacific theater of operations during World War 2. Besides his parents, he is survived by fqur listers, Helen, Jane, Pauline and Margaret Nowak, all of this city, and eight brothers, Stanley and Philip, of the U. S. Navy; Thomas, Andrew, Stephen. Leonard, Francis and Henry, all of this city. The body is at the Zajac Funeral home. Interment will be in Riverdale cemetery. | NOWAK, Martin Joseph (I90806)
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| 14209 | Niagara Gazette - 10/17/1952 Mri. Mary Watson, 87, Dies in Lewiston Mrs. Mary E. Watson, wife of the late George A. Watson, a North end hardware dealer who switched to farming, died yesterday in Lewiston. Mrs, Watson was born in Albany and came to this city in 1878. She was £7 at the time of her death. She and her husband, whp died in 1941, moved-to Lewiston in 1912. Mrs. Watson was a member of the Presbyterian church in Lewiston, president of the BYC society and a member of the Study club. Survivors include a son, George A, Watson. Jr.. Lewiston: a daughter. Mrs. Janet G. Bump, Albany; two sisters, Mrs. Clark. Shipston", this city, and Mrs. Chester Hart, Highland Park, 111.; five grandchildren and two great' grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Cornell and Daggett Funeral chapel"at 2 p.m- tomorrow, with the Rev. George H. Bost officiating. Interment will be in OAwood cemetery | DONABY, Mary E (I71813)
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| 14210 | Niagara Gazette - 10/17/1953 SANBORN. Oct. 17 - Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Bodie, Sanborn, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house at the home of their d a u g h t e r , Mrs. Arthur Lcmke, 310 Frcdericka St., North Tonawanda. Mr. and Mrs. Bodie, were married at Herrick Center, Pa., Oct. 14, 1903. The Rev. Grant Stanton, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, performed the ceremony. Mrs. Bodie was the former Mabel Stanbuck. They made their home at Prompton, Pa. Their children are Mrs. Arthur Lemke, North Tonawanda; Elwin Bodie, Sanborn and Kenneth Bodie, Niagara Falls. They have six grandchildren. They moved to Sanborn in 1922. They now make their home at 48 Pearl St. The lunch was s e r v e d buffet style. The table was attractively decorated with a battenburg lace cloth which is 100 years old. The centerpiece was a three-tier wedding cake decorated in gold and white. Seventy - five guests were served. Mr. and Mrs. Bodie received many lovely gifts. | Family: BODIE, Erwin C / STANBUCK, Mabel F (F55605)
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| 14211 | Niagara Gazette - 10/17/1953 WILSON, Oct. 17-A ' beautiful fall wedding was solemnized at St; Peter's Lutheran Church, North Ridge, for the marriage of Miss Mary Lou Rohring and Morton Dysinger, Jr. The Rev. Carl Old ach performed the double ring cere- mony uniting the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Rohring, Wilson, and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Morton Dysinger, Dysinger Corners, Lockport. The bride wore a gown with a fitted bodice of rose point chantilly lace and scalloped lace pcplum. The lace mandarin collar was trimmed with mother of pearl sequins. The full skirt of pleated nylon ascended into a sweep of chantilly lace. The three-tiered veil, extending beyond the train, fell from a tiara of pearls trimmed with chantilly lace. Her bouquet was a cascade of white mums centered with a white orchid corsage. Mrs. Delbert Rohring was matron of honor for her sister-in-law. wearing an emerald green gown with full skirt of nylon tulle with appliques of green velvet flowers, and scattered sequins, trimming the short sleeves. In ensembles like that of the matron of honor, the bridal attendants were Miss Onnalce Dysinger, Miss Carol Johnston, Miss Lois Stacey and Mrs. Ralph Austin. The gowns were violet and they carried yellow mums. Miss Dana Maulis, cousin of the bride, was flower girl. Durwood Bendt was best man for his cousin, and the ring bearer was Charles Hurtgam. The ushers were Joseph Steblien, Delbert Rorring, Clifford Miller and George Dysinger. Mrs. Rohring, mother of the bride, selected a lace dress of navy blue with white accessories, and wore a corsage ot pink roses. Mrs. Dysinger chose for her son's wedding a dress of Bermuda blue with white accessories and wore a corsage of yellow roses. A reception for 300 guests was given at Newfane Legion Hall. The bride choose for her going away outfit a red taffeta dress, trimmed with black velvet, black accessories and wnite orchid corsage. Prc-nuptials included showers given .by the Misses.Onnalee Dysinger, Carol Johnston, Lois Stacy, and Mcsdamcs Dclbcrt Rohring, Glenn Rohring, Raymond Fredericks, Howard Bendt, Howard Schultz, Emon Maulis, Harry Rohring, Durwood Rohring, Herbert Hurtgam and Stuart Hurtgam and Miss Arlcne Bohnstode. After ft honeymoon to the Thousand Islands and New England Mr. and Mrs. Dysinger will reside at Dysinger Corners, Gasport | Family: DYSINGER, Morton E Jr / ROHRING, Mary Lou (F37405)
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| 14212 | Niagara Gazette - 10/17/1953 Miss Margaret Woock, 24, of 240-1/2 Third St.. died yesterday at Memorial Hospital after a year's illness. A native of this city, she is survived by her father, William M. Woock; a brother, William J. Woock, and a sister. Mrs. James Ryder, all of fhis city, and another sister, Mrs. George Brontmire, Lewiston. Services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Gridlcy Funeral Home with the Rev. John E. Wickenden, pastor of Epiphany Episcopal Church, officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. | WOOCK, Margaret Kathleen Ada (I98625)
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| 14213 | Niagara Gazette - 10/17/1955 BENNETT In St. Mary's Hospital. October 14. 1955 of 822 4th S t Howard V. Brother of Mrs. Lila Hobba, Belmont, N. Y.; Mrs. Vera Peterson. Wilcox. Pa-: Mrs. Laura Baldwin, Syracuse; Mrs. Grace Towrsend and William, this city; George W. and Charles. Youngitown. N. Y. Funeral was held October 17 at 11 a.m. at the Lane Funeral Home. Rev. Shirley L. Travis officiating. Interment was made at the convenience of the family | BENNETT, Howard V (I121794)
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| 14214 | Niagara Gazette - 10/17/1959 LOCKPORT -Mrs. Adeline Bluhm, 85, of Church St., Cam- bria, widow of Ernest Bluhm, died Friday (Oct. 16, 1959) at Lockport Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Mrs Bluhm was born Feb. 7, 1894, in the Town of Wheatfield. She was the daughter of Gustav and Mary Werth Broeker. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Anthony Kuntz, North Tonawanda, and Mrs. Harold World, Cambria; four sisters, Mrs. William Mueller, Pekin, Mrs. Howard Human, Sanborn, Mrs. Erwin Wendt and Mrs. George Weinheimer, both of North Tonawanda; two brothers, William Broeker, North Tonawanda, and Benjamin Broeker, Town of Ton. awanda; and four grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl J. Goette of St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Pekin, will officiate. Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery. | BROECKER, Adeline Wilhelmine Louise (I50895)
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| 14215 | Niagara Gazette - 10/17/1961 NORTH TONAWANDA Adolph Thiele, 78, president of the Thiele Coal and Feed Inc. 7497 Shawnee Road, Wheatfield, died today (Oct 17, 1961) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. He had been ill for several years. Mr. Thiele was a life-long resident of Wheatfield and was a member of St. Martin's Lutheran Church and the Brotherhood Society. In 1918 Mr. Thiele and his brother, the late Henry Thiele, established their company. In Nov. 1949, the business was incorporated and Mr. Thiele became president. His wife, Esther Belling Thiele, died Aug. 1955. Surviving are two sons, Eu gene and Leonard Thiele, Town of Wheatfield: a sister, Mrs. Leonara J o h n s o n of North Tonawanda, a brother, William G. Thiele of Lockport, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the family residence in Shawnee Road until noon Thursday. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m., Thursday at St. Martin's Church by Rev. Luther L. Knauff. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery. | THIELE, Adolph (I54140)
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| 14216 | Niagara Gazette - 10/17/1966 In Buffalo Mrs. Eva Rivers Anderson,77, of 992 Brookside Drive.Town of Lewiston, died today(Oct. 17, 1966.) in a Buffalo hospital after a long illness.A native of Gatineau Pte.,Quebec, Mrs. Anderson lived in the Niagara Falls area for thelast 53 years.Survivors include her husband, Leroy; three daughters.Mrs. Lawrence (Lillian) Smith of Lewiston, Mrs. Dedrich (Irene) Burmaster of Ransomville, and Mrs. Joanne White of Brunswick, Maine; 7, grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:30 a.m. at the Lane Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Leo's Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park]Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. | RIVERS, Eva (I203913)
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| 14217 | Niagara Gazette - 10/17/1966 Mr. and Mrs; Walter Turczynski were honored at a reception at the Echo Club, given by their children, on Sunday in observance of their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Turczynski were married on Oct. 16, 1916, at Holy Trinity Church in Niagara Falls. They are the parents of three daughters, Mrs. John Tracinski, Mrs. Stanley Klizek, and Mrs. N o r b e r t Michael, and have seven grandchildren. Mr. Turczynski r e t i r ed from the Carborundum Co. in 1961 after 31 years. Previously to that he worked for the Aluminum Company in Niagara Falls. | Family: TURCZYNSKI, Walter / PACZNSKA, Mary Anna (F27567)
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| 14218 | Niagara Gazette - 10/18/1893 The last will and testament of Abraham Beccue, late of the City of Lockport, hits beeu admitted to probate, and letters testamentary issued to Anna Beccue. | BECCUE, Abraham (I56020)
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| 14219 | Niagara Gazette - 10/18/1926 Mr. and Mrs. Jacob B. Vogt, No. 4810 Lewlston road, pioneer settlers of Niagara Falls, spent yesterday and today celebrating the 50th anniversary of their wedding. They were married on October 18, 1876, in the old Whitney homestead in the Lockport road and have resided here all their lives. A reception was held at the family home yesferday afternoon from 3 until 6 o'clock and was attended by over 75 old time friends and relatives of the couple. They were recipients of numerous beautiful floral tributes which were used to decorate tne house. Yellow and gold roses, dahlias, and other fall flowers were placed about the rooms in profusion. Among those present was Miss Marie Young, of the Packard road, who was also a guest at the wedding 50 years ago. Miss Lettie Ransom, or the Mentz apartments, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Tompkins of La Salle were a l so present at the wedding and at yesterday's reception. Others present who were at the wedding were Mrs. Vogt's three sisters, Emma, Louisa and Frances Whitney. The children who were present were: Dorothy May Vogt. who lives at home; Dr. and Mrs. Clarence B. Vogt. of Brooklyn; Mr. and Mrs. J. Whitney Vogt and family, of Buftaso, and Mrs. Fred M. Ackerson. wife of the chief judge N. Y. Court of Claims, and family of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vogt, of Tampa, Florida, were unable to be present. Delicious sandwiches, assorted cakes, tea and coffee were served during the afternoon. Mrs. Clarence Vogt and Mrs. Whitney Vogt poured nnd were assisted by Miss Dorothy Vogt, Miss Betty Vogt and Miss Mary Elizabeth Ackerson. Mrs. Ackerson was chairman of the reception committee. Charles Frederick, son of Judge and Mrs. Ackerson, and Clifton Whitney, son of J. Whitney Vogt, were in charge of the door. Mr Vogt was one of the most active guests present and enjoyed every minute of the afternoon. Mrs. Vogt wore the gown in which she was married which was remodelled for the occasion. It is ashes of roses taffeta with pearls and Mrs. Vogt presented a most charming appearance. One of the original wedding gifts, a damask table cloth, was used on the dining room table during the reception. Mr. and Mrs. Vogt received many beautiful gifts including a diamond and platinum dinner ring to the bride and a solid gold pen and pencil to the groom. Gold pieces, silverware, china. Jewelry and a profusion of flowers were also received. A guest bock was signed by those present. Mr. and Mrs. Vogt's children are giving them a complimentary dinner this evening at Henry Neff's Niagara Inn. It Is expected that there will be about 18 present. Mr. Vogt was born In his present home, No. 4810 Lewlston road, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob J. Vogt, who came to this city in 1828. Mrs. Vogt was Mary S. Whitney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Whitney, of the Lockport road. They were also among the earliest settlers In the Niagara district and Mrs. Vogt was born in the Lockport road homestead. Mr. Vogt was a farmer but retired about 30 years ago. For the past several years Mr and Mrs. Vogt have been spending their winters in Florida and plan on leaving this year on November 3rd They will be accompanied by their daughter. Dorothy. ALSO Niagara Gazette - 10/25/1876 WEDDINGS.--On Tuesday evening last week Rev. A. F. Colburn, pastor of St. Paul's M. E. Church at this place, was married to Miss Carrie Pinner, daughter of J, N. Pinner, Esq, of Tonawanda. On Wednesday Mr. Colburn officiated at the wedding of Jacob B. Vogt, and Miss Mary S. Whitney, daughter of John Whitney, Esq., of this town. Both wedding parties then left for the Centennial and a trip to New York, Boston. with the good wishes of many friends. | Family: VOGT, Jacob B / WHITNEY, Mary S (F2565)
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| 14220 | Niagara Gazette - 10/18/1933 T h e marriage of Miss J a n e Eliza b e t h Porter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Porter, of B i r m i n g h a m. M i c h . , and niece of Mr. a n d Mrs. Fred K i l g o u r , of W h i t n e y avenue, this city, t o K e n n e t h Raymond Behrens. son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Behrens, of P i e r c e avenue, t h i s city, tock place at t h e h o m e of the bride's parents In B i r m i n g h a m . T h e bride was a t t e n d e d by her s i s ter. Miss Eleanor Porter, and the g r o om was a t t e n d e d by Elton Greenman, of t h i s city. | Family: BEHRENS, Kenneth Raymond / PORTER, Jane Elizabeth (F19928)
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| 14221 | Niagara Gazette - 10/18/1937 The wedding of Miss Elizabeth Sparling, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sparling, of Michigan avenue, to .Robert Witmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Witmer, of Ferry avenue, was solemnized at the First Evangelipal church on Friday afternoon. The Rev. Marvin E. Rickert officiated at the ceremony, which was.held at 4 o'clock. The altar of the church was decorated with baskets of yellow chrysanthemums and pompoms. The bride chose a white satin gown over which she wore a lace redingote made with a Queen Anne collar and a short train. Her lacetrimmed veil formed a halo about her head and was the same length as her dress. She carried a shower bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley. Her maid of honor, Miss Ruth Witmer, was gowned in aquamarine moire and carried yellow chrysanthemums and roses and wore a floral tiara in her hair., Mrs. Sparling was attired in royai blue velvet with accessories to match and wore a corsage of roses. Mrs. Witmer chose wine-colored velvet with matching accessories and wore a corsage similar to that of the bride's mother. Elwood Sparling was the best man. while three other brothers of the bride, LaVerae, Raymond and Kenneth, and Steward Whittaker, were the ushers. There was a dinner at 6 o'clock at the Red Coach Inn for the immediate families, with covers laid for 35, and a reception at the home of the bride's parents from 7 o'clock until 9. Attired in a Margo red costume, over which she wore a gray coat, Mrs. Witmer left with her husband on a week's trip to New York City and Pennsylvania. They will be at home after November 1, at 2451 Linwood avenue. | Family: WITMER, Robert Carr / SPARLING, Elizabeth (F5722)
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| 14222 | Niagara Gazette - 10/18/1940 The marriage of Gertrude Isabelle Bradley, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Bradley, of 753 Park place to Leslie W. Abie. son of Mr and Mrs Henry Abie, of Soutn avenue will take place tomorrow at 2 p m at the Pierce avenue Prebyterian church. The Rev. Galbraith H. Todd will perform the ceremony Miss Elsie Vorwecfi will sing the solos and Robert Sterling will pre- side at the organ. The maid of honor will be Mis-s Eileen Slender, of Thorold. Ont. and the best man will be Mr Frederick Wills, cousin of the bride. The ushers will be Mesrs Kermit and Lloyd Abie, brothers of the bride- groom. | Family: ABIE, Leslie W / BRADLEY, Gertrude Isabelle (F59489)
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| 14223 | Niagara Gazette - 10/18/1941 Two of the city's most recent brides are pictured above. Mrs. Bevacqua, before her recent marriage at St. Joseph's church, was Miss Rosa de Rosa, daughter of Mrs. Vencenza de Rosa, of Siteenth street. The bridegroom is the son of Mr, and Mrs. Frank Bevacqua, of Sixteenth street. | Family: BEVACQUA, Frank Ralph / DEROSA, Rose Margaret (F50137)
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| 14224 | Niagara Gazette - 10/18/1948 Falls Tot Died Of Meningitis Taken to Mt. St. Mary's hospital yesterday when an illness from which he was suffering became worse. David McAlee, two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul McAlee, 931$ Read avenue, was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital Coroner James W. Heary reported today that an examination revealed that the child was a victim of men- Ingitls. "The disease was not of the epidemic type," Coroner Heary said. The boy la survived by his parents: three brothers, Paul. Barry and Thomas McAlee: two sisters, Marjorie and Cathryne McAlee, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank McAlee and Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Phillips, all of this city. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 am. at the Lane Funeral home. Buffalo avenue, and at o o'clock at Prince of Peace church. | MCALEE, David (I77667)
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| 14225 | Niagara Gazette - 10/18/1952 Carrying an arm bouquet of white orchids to complement her Belgian lace gown, Miss Natalie E, Bator was united in marriage this morning with Mr. Andrea P. Certo. The ceremony was solemnized at 10 o'clock at Holy'Trinity church. The Rev. Vincent Cyman officiated at the ceremony "between the daughter of Mrs. Ignatius Bator, Welch avenue, and the late Mr, Bator, and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Certo, Portage road. Assisting Father Cyman were the Rev. Connie Kwiatkowski and the Rev. Bernard SierakowskL . Miss Stella Wrobel, soloist, was accompanied by Mr. Aloysius Mazurowski. Given in marriage by her brotherin- law, Mr. Walter Bryk, the bride was attended by Miss Hejen Zadum, maid of honor, Miss'Elizabeth Certo, and Miss Mary Borgese, bridesmaids, and Sandra Bryk, flower girl. The bride's gown of Belgian lace over skinner satin had delicate sprays of matching lace appliqued on the sheer yoke. The bouffant lace skirt fell from a shaped satin inset low the waistline into a long train. Her matching lace fingertip length illusion fell from a lace queen's crown trimmed with seed pearls. The bridal attendants were gowned in emerald green nylon tulle gowns, the bodices of which were shirred with insets of velveteen flowen and were styled with portrait necklines. Their headpieces were velveteen flowen with dainty face veils. Miss Zadum carried golden rapture roses while the bridesmaids and flower girl carried talisman roses. Dr. Joseph V. Marra was the best man. The ushera were Mr. Henry Borgese and Mr. Angelo Pelligrino. Peter Certo was the ringbearer. The church was enhanced with white pompons, gladioli and chrysanthemuns banked with palms and woodwardia fern. After the ceremony the breakfast was held in the church hall. The reception was held at Hotel Niagara ballroom, which was decorated with white flowen and chrysanthemum. The mother of the bride chose for daughter's wedding a royal blue suit with black accessories. The bridegroom's mother wore a gray suit with black accessories. Each wore an orchid corsage. For traveling the bride selected a cocoa brown suit with green accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Certo will reside at 1732 Welch avenue. | Family: CERTO, Andrea Henry P / BATOR, Natalie E (F44815)
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| 14226 | Niagara Gazette - 10/18/1954 EAST WILSON, Oct. 18-Concordia Lutheran Church, Beebe Rd., was decorated with baskets of gladioli, snap-dragon, dahlias and chrysanthemums set amid ferns for the wedding of Miss Margaret Evans, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merton Evans, Randall Rd., and Clifford Zastrow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Zastrow, Beebe Rd., Oct. 9 at 2 o'clock.' The Rev. Lawrence A. Kinne performed the double ring ceremony. Elmer Doebler, organist, played the wedding music and accompanied Milton Freer who sang, "O, Perfect Love," and 'The Lord's Prayer." Given m marriage by her father, the bride was lovely in a gown of gardenia white nylon lace with French tulle with scalloped edge win,, collar and lace scalloped shoulder lines. The long sleeves were pointed at the wrists. The fitted lace bodice was scattered with iridesctnt sequins. Lace panels extended to the cathedral-length train with pannier sides of lace edged in accordion pleated tulle Her illusion silk finger-tip veil fell from a coronet contour of seeded pearls. She carried a bride's bouquet of red and white roses centered with a white orchid. Miss Duaine Ivey was maid of honor in an orchid strapless bodice gewn with bolero jacket with cap sleeves, standup wing collar and bouffant ballerina length gown of nylon net over taffeta. Her head dress was of matching mohair loops and forget-me-nots. Gowns fashioned identically to the maid of" honor's were worn by the bridesmaids, which included the junior bridesmaid, Judy Evans, sister of the bride, who chose blue nylon net over taffeta. Miss Shirley Brawn wore blue, Miss Gail Contaria pink, Miss Lorcna Lester nile green, and Miss Patricia Cramer wore yellow. All the bridesmaids carried matching bouquets of roses and mums. The flower girl was Barbara Upton, niece oF~the bridegroom, who wore a yellow'gown and carried a basket of roses. The ring bearer was James Evans, cousin of the bride. Robert Zastrow, cousin of the bridegroom, was best man. The ushers were Jerry Winters, Leo lewandowski, Leland Schermerhorn and Thomas Williams. The bride's mother chose a turquoin blue cord dress with black accessories. The groom's mother wore a blue cord dress with black accessories. The bride's grandmothers, Mrs. Thomas Brawn and Mrs. Harry Evans, chost dresses of charcoal grey and navy with matching accessories. The groom's grandmother, Mrs. Herman Schnoor, wore black with white accessories. All wore.corsages of red and white carnations. A 6 o'clock wedding supper was served at the Tuscarora Club, Wilson, with 27 seated at the bride's tabic. For traveling the bride- chose a black wool suit with white accessories and forget-me-nots and white orchid corsage. Upon their return they will reside at the hdme of the bride's parents until their new home in Youngstown Rd., is completed. Prcnuptial events included showers given by the Mesdames Arnold Kopp, Edward Lester, Arnold Drewcs, Sumner Fogg, Harry Brawn, Melvin Upton, Ralph Evans and Walter Evans and by the Misses Patricia Cramer, Gail Cantara, Lorcna Lester. Duaine Ivey, Nila Hillman and Carol Hillman. | Family: ZASTROW, Clifford H / EVANS, Margaret (F47359)
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| 14227 | Niagara Gazette - 10/18/1958 BUCHALSKI-Stephen, at home, 1912 Cudaback Ave., Thursday, Oct. 16. 1958. Husband of Felicia. Father of Mrs. Stella (Elmer) Maurer, Felix, North Tonawanda, N. Y. John, Tacoma, Wash. Matthew. Leo, Walter, North Tonawanda. Henry, Chester, Teddy of this city. Also survived by 9 grandsons and 8 granddaughters. Brother of Mrs. Apolonia Waruszewska. Pittsburgh, Pa., Leon Buchalski, Mrs. Eva Lamka, both of Poland. Deceased was a rnember of the 25 year club of the Electro- Metallurgical Co. Funeral services from the Zajac Funeral Home, cor-, ner 24th St. and Welch Ave.. Monday, Oct. 20 at 9:30 a.m. and St. Stanislaus Kostka Church at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Trinity Cemetery. | BUCHALSKI, Stephen (I91694)
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| 14228 | Niagara Gazette - 10/18/1961 NEWFANE - Mrs. Eva Woods Daunce, 80, of Chest- nut Street, Town of Wilson, wife of Thomas Daunce, died Tuesday (Oct. 17, 1961) in Buffalo. She had been ill for several years. Mrs. Daunce was born Sept. 9, 1881, in the Town of Wilson, and had been a housekeeper most of her life. Besides her husband she is survived by a f o s t e r son, Lawrence J. Woodcock of Cincinnati, Ohio; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Raymond Claude of Blasdell; two stepsons, Leonard Daunce of Lockport and Charles Daunce of Sanborn; a brother, Erwin of Johnson Creek and two foster grandchildren. Friends may call, starting Thursday evening, at Corwin Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday with Rev. Richard Boytin of Grace Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery, Town of Cambria. | BURTON, Eva (I98812)
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| 14229 | Niagara Gazette - 10/18/1964 Mrs. Wilhelmina (Minnie) Clarkson, 512 72nd St.. died Saturday (Oct. 17, 1964) in Restwell Nursing Home at the age of 75. Born in Ransomville. she lived in Niagara Falls for 74 years. She is survived by her husband Ernest W. Clarkson; two daughter, Mrs. J o hn (Marguerite) Cross of Tonawanda and Mrs. E l t on (Laura) Hillman, this city; four sons, Raymond, this city; James, North Tonawanda; John, Jamestown, and Warren, of Grand Island. Also surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Anna Owens of Mt. Pleasant, Tenn., Mrs. Fred McCoy of Pekin, Mrs. Wilbur Tower, this city and Mrs. James Mckey of Town of Wheafield; two brothers, Mr. Frank Wagner and Mr. Carl Wagner, both of this city; 13 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The Rev. Ray K. Hallin will- conduct the funeral services at the Lane Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock. Burial will be in Acacia Park Cemetery, Town of Pendleton. | WAGNER, Wilhelmina M (I87179)
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| 14230 | Niagara Gazette - 10/18/1965 LOCKPORT —Services for a local mechanic, Kenneth F Birdsall, 62, of 180 Gooding St., who died Saturday (Oct 16, 1965) in Mount View Hospital, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home. Rev. W. James Westfrafer, of First Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Cold Springs Cemetery. Mr. Birdsall was born Feb. 23, 1903, in Ol c o t t, son of George and H a ttie Mount Birdsall. He lived in Lockport the last 35 years and was em- ployed as a mechanic at the Gooding and Lock streets Esso service stations Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Helen W. Birdsall: two daughters, Mrs. John Clark, Staten Island, and Mrs. Robert Klineline. Lockport; three sons, Phillip Birdsall, Appleton, and Robert and Richard Birdsall, b o t h of Lockport, and 13 grandchildren. | BIRDSALL, Kenneth F (I130298)
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| 14231 | Niagara Gazette - 10/18/1965 PACK-In St. Mary's Hospital, October 17, 1965, John H. Pack, age 59, of 623-34th St. Husband of tha late Mildred Pack. Son of Mrs. Hester Pack, ol this city, father of Mrs. James (Janet) Brady, of Grand Island, and Llewellyn J. Pack, of Newport, North Carolina, brother of Isaac Pack. Mrs. Roy (Grace) Mort, Mrs. Raymond (Edna) Schultz, all of this city. He Is also survived by 5 grandchildren. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 P.m. from Otto Redan: Funeral Home, Inc., Michigan and 10th St. Interment In Oakwod Cemetery. Tha family win be present 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. | PACK, John H (I164866)
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| 14232 | Niagara Gazette - 10/18/1971 LOCKPORT - Mae Hoag Blackman, 89, of 4472 Thrall Road, Town of Cambria, died Sunday (Oct. 17,1971) at Lockport Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in the Town of Somerset May 8, 1882,- the daughter, of Thomas and Ixmise Forsythe Hoag, and lived in the Town of Cambria for 65 years. She served as clerk for the Cambria United Church of Christ for many years, and was a former member of the board of directors of the .Home Department, Cooperative Extension Service and a charter member of the Cambria Volunteer Fire Co. Auziliary. She was the wife of Walter E. Blackman who died in 1959. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Helen) Treichler of Sanborn; a son, Walter E. Blackman Jr., of Cambria; three grandsons, Roger and Gordon Treichler of Sanborn and Robert Blackman of Cambria and a graddaughter, Mrs. Harold (Barbara) Hartwig; six great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Harriet Capen of Lockport. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St,, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev. L. Russell Foster will officiate. Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery. | HOAG, Mae A (I83769)
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| 14233 | Niagara Gazette - 10/18/1971 Wilbur C. Blank, 58, of 3104 Lower Mountain Road, San- born, died today (Oct. 18,1971) at Memorial Medical Center where he had been taken Sunday after being stricken at home. A native of the Town of Niagara he had resided in the Town of Wheatfield from 1938 until 1953 when he moved to Sanborn. He had been employed by the former New York Central Railroad for 22 years as a wrecker. He later was em- ployed by beecher Brothers Inc., Sanborn, and recently by the Niagara Frontier State Parks commission. He was a member of the Lutheran Layman's League. Surviving are his widow, Dorothea Blank; a son, Clifford C. Blank of Rochester; a daughter, Mrs. Russell (Carol) Stewart of Sanborn; a brother, Sylvester G. Blank of Sanborn and three grandsons. Funeral services will be held at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in St. Mark's Cemetery, Wheatfield. Friends may call at the Pike and Jones Funeral Home, Sanborn, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. | BLANK, Wilbur Carl (I56473)
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| 14234 | Niagara Gazette - 10/18/1972 SANBORN - Henry A. Reubens, 72, formerly of West Street here, died today (Oct. 18, 1972) in Restwell Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Irondequoit, N.Y., he lived in Manchester- for a time before moving to Niagara Falls in 1922 and to Sanborn in 1931. In 1966, Mr. Reubens moved to Honeoye, N.Y. where he lived until 1971 when he moved to _Gasport. He retired in 1966 as yardmaster at the Lehigh Valley Railroad where he was employed for more than 50 years. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Yardmasters Association. He is survived by two sons, Reven A. Rubens of Dover, Del. and Henry K. Rubens of Gasport; four daughters, Mrs. Roger (Lynne) Erck of Sanborn, Mrs. John (Joan) Hirshman of St. Petersburg, Fla., Mrs. Anthony (Sandra) Scarfone of Niagara Falls and Mrs. George (Maureen Magliazzo of Bergholz. Also surviving are seven brothers, Edward, Lloyd, William, Robert, Raymond, Harold and Ernest Reubens, and two sisters, Mrs. Edith Turner and Mrs. Robert (Maydell) Amacher, all of New York State; 22 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Rhoney Funeral Home, 5893 Hoover Road, on Friday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Frank Ruzza officiating. Burial will be in Honeoye Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. | REUBENS, Henry A (I70470)
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| 14235 | Niagara Gazette - 10/19/1898 Michael Brass, a well known resident of Niagara Falls, died this morning at the house of his daughter, Mrs. L. J. Wurtz at Boston, Erie County. Mr. Braas -was a very well known and well liked roan and his death will be mourned by a' host of friends. l i e is survived by his wife and three daughter. Mrs. L. J. Wurta of Boston. Miss Ida E. and Lucy M. Braas of this city. Thiee sons also mourn tbeir f a t h e r ' s loss. They are Charles F, Nicholas L. and Michael M., all of Nlagara Falls. Mr. Braas was a member of Branch 46, C. M. B. A., of Boston, N. Y.. where he lived until five years ago, when he moved to No. 1109 Whitney Avenue, this city. He has been at his daught e r ' s house since last May. The funeral will be held on Friday at 10 a. m. In St. John's Church at 'Boston. | BRASS, Michael (I166557)
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| 14236 | Niagara Gazette - 10/19/1905 At two o'clock yesterday afternoon Miss M a r y Monte of 1421 Eighteenth street and Mr. Henry J. Youngman of Pierce Avenue, were united in marriage at the parsonage of the German Zion Lutheran Church on (Michigan avenue, bv the Rev. Herman* Brewing; Miss Flora Youngman. a sister of the groom attended the bride, and the groom was assisted by his brother. Mr. Theodore Youngman. After a short wedding trip to Detroit and Chieago. the young couple will take up their residence on Pierce avenue. | Family: YOUNGMAN, Henry J / MANTE, Maria Auguste (F34620)
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| 14237 | Niagara Gazette - 10/19/1915 Servis-Jlllson. Invitations have been issued for the j marriage of Miss Laura Jillson. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Jillson of Lock- ; port street, to Spencer Servis. also of this village. The wedding is to be : solemnized at the bride's home, on ! Wednesday, October 2 7th. | Family: SERVIS, Albert Spencer / JILLSON, Laura (F21984)
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| 14238 | Niagara Gazette - 10/19/1931 WILSON, Oct. 19.-Mrs. Fredericka Rohring, 67 years old. wife of William O., of the Town Line road Town of Wilson, died early this morning In Memorial hospital, Niagara Falls, after an Illness of six montfts. Besides the husband Mrs. Rohring Is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mabel Urtle, of Wilson, six sons, Ellwood, Glen, Clarence, Wesley and Lilbert, all of Wilson, and LeVell, of Niagara Falls, 14 grandchildren, one sister, Lena Schcffler, of Wilson, and one brother, John Kroff, of Grand Rapids, Mich. | KRASE, Fredericke (I84922)
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| 14239 | Niagara Gazette - 10/19/1939 RANSOMVILLE, Oct. 19-Elton L. Tryon, one of the most widely known residents of Niagara county, died from a heart attack at his home here yesterday afternoon. He was 64 years old and had been In the bartering and cigar business here for the last 40 years. Mr. Tryon "was a grandson of Thomas Tryon. one of Ransomville's first settlers, who came here from Connecticut more than a century ago. He had lived in Ransomville all his life and was a leader in business and fraternal affairs throughout the county. He was the first president of the Ransomville Volunteer Fire department and a member of the Exempt Firemen and local lodges of Eagles. Orioles. Moose and Modern Woodmen of the World. He was a lifelong Democrat and had served as constable and deputy town clerk in the Town or Porter. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Otto Prigge and Mrs. Bernard Guirey, of-Niagara Falls, and Mrs Lorelle Balcom, of Ransomville, and three grandchildren. Robert and Jack Prigge and Marilyn Balcom. Funeral services will be held at his late residence, Estes place, at 2:30 pjn. Saturday, with the Rev. Ernest A. Sergel officiating. Burial will be in North Ridge cemetery. | TRYON, Elton LeRoy (I121716)
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| 14240 | Niagara Gazette - 10/19/1943 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Napier, of 219 Fourth street, announce the marriage of their only daughter, Mary Margaret, to First Sergeant Francis J. Watts, of Camp Forrest, Tennessee. The marriage was solemnized at a Nuptial High Mass at St. Mary's of the Cataract church, this city. Mr. John Napier, brother of the bride, was the best man and Mrs. Mary Weber, of Valley Stream, N. Y.. sister of the bridegroom, was matron of honor. A wedding breakfast was served after the ceremony for the immediate families at the home of the bride's parents. Later in the after- noon a reception was held at which many friends of the bride and (sic) of purple with a corsage of gar- wishes. First Sergeant Watts and his bride left for New York City. the \bride chose navy blue for traveling. After October 16, Mrs. Watts will reside at the home of her parents and First Sergeant Watts will re- turn to Camp Forrest, Tennessee. | Family: WATTS, Francis J / NAPIER, Mary (F27611)
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| 14241 | Niagara Gazette - 10/19/1945 Mrs. Amelia A. Wagner, of Town of Niagara, Dies TOWN OF NIAGARA. Oct 19- Mrs. Amelia Augusta Wagner. 75. died last night at her home in the Packard road after an illness of two months. Mrs. Wagner was born in Germany but had resided in this country the lats 74 years having come here at the age of one year with her parents. She was born in Berlin, Germany, a daughter of the late August Frederick Doring and Wilhelmina Springborn Sne was a member of the Lutheran church. Her husband the late Julius Wagner died about six months ago. (NOTE - this s/b years) Mrs Wagner is survived by five daughters. Margaret Tower, of Niagara Falls N Y, Bertha McCoy of Pekin. N Y Anna Owens, of Mt. Pleasant. Tenn: and Wilhelmina Clarkson of Niagara Falls. N. Y ; four sons August, William, Frank and Carl Wagner, all of Niagara Falls, N. Y. 32 grandchildren. 18 great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Mary Holtz, of Buffalo. The funeral plans have not been completed. | DORING, Amelia Augusta (I87139)
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| 14242 | Niagara Gazette - 10/19/1945 Sailor Son Not Seen Since Typhoon Struck NORTH TONAWANDA. Oct 19 Mr. and Mrs. Herman Graff, of Sweeney street, near East Robinson street, are in receipt of a telegram from the War department informing them that, their son. Herman Graff, Jr., motor machinist's mate second class, has been missing since the recent typhoon struck Okinawa. He was stationed on a battleship there when the typhoon struck and has not been seen since the storm subsided. Niagara Gazette - 2/13/1946 Twin City Man Presumed Dead NORTH TONAWANDA, Feb. 13- Mr. and Mrs. Herman Graff, Jr, of Sweeney street, announced the receipt of a dispatch from the U. S. Navy Informing them that their son. Motor Machinist's Mate 2 c Herman R. Graff, reported missing after typhoons struck Okinawa last fall, is presumed dead. When last heard from Graff was aboard the sub chaser Buckner Bay at Okinawa on October 9,1945. After the typhoons subsided no trace of Graff and his companions was found. Six days later his parents were notified that he was missing. A student at the North Tonawanda high school, Graff was employed at the Robert Galr plant, Shawnee road, Town of Wheatfield, when he entered the service in Sep- 13 Aif*vember, 1943. He went overseas in the New j May of the following year. He Is survived by four sisters, Mrs. John Papol, Mrs. LaVerne Battelberg, Marian and Elsie Graff, awl three brothers, James and Richard Qraff, all of North Tonawanda, and Private Robert Qraff, with the army at Fort Dix. | GRAFF, Herman (I63433)
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| 14243 | Niagara Gazette - 10/19/1951 HECHT-At Buffalo Thursday. Oct. 18. 1951, Bertha, age 85. Mother of Mrs. Joseph Maynard. Calif.. Mrs. William Lash, Albert Robert. WiUlam. Arthur all of Town of WUson. Mrs. Ella George, Holland. N. Y.. Mrt. Ray Robinson. Tonawanda. Mrt. Louis Wlepert. Rantomville. Mrs. Daniel Hyrain, Clarence. N. Y Raymond, Florida. Sister of Mrt. Ida Klump, Arcade, N. Y., Mr*. Lena Zaph. South Wajes. N. Y.. Mrs. Ann Sleeper. Holland. N. Y, She is also survived by 27 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday. October 21st at 1:30 p.ro. from the Gentle Funeral Parlor. Rinsomville. Rev. Theodore Rehkopf of North Tonawanda officiating. Interment In North Ridge cemetery. | Bertha (I115849)
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| 14244 | Niagara Gazette - 10/19/1954 Alanson Chase Deuel, publisher of the Gazette and a leader in civic and business affairs throughout the Niagara Frontier, died today at his home after an illness of several months. He was 80 years old Oct. 10. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Mr,. Deuel's home, Lewiston Heights, with the Rev. James E. Wells Jr., rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Lewiston, officiating. Burial will, be in Riverdale Cemetery. Pall bearers will.be Robert Stevens, Charles Woodward Jr., Thomas Bright, Donald Coe, C. Clifford Frost, Robert L. Rice Jr., Paul A. Schocllkopf Jr., and Frank Jerome Tone Jr. Mr. Deuel is survived by his wife, Helen Langmuir Deuel. His first wife, May Brock Deuel, died Dec. 30, 1930. Active In charitable and civic organizations, Mr. Deuel was a member of the board of directors of the Marine Trust Company of Western New York and chairman of the advisory board of the Power City Trust Branch. He was; a past president of the Travelers Aid Society and director and past treasurer of the Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital. Mr. Deuel was appointed to the Niagara Frontier State Park Commission by Gov. Thomas E. Dewey in 1947. He was a past president of "the Associated Dailies of New York State and a member of the -American Newspaper Publishers Assn. and the New York State Publishers Assn. He was vice president of the Niagara Falls Hotel Corp. and a former director of the Niagara Falls Chamber of'Commerce and of the United Community Chest. Delegate to Conventions- Mr. Deuel became a director of the Power City Trust Co. in 1928 and was chairman of the board when the bank merged with the Marine Trust Co. He was prominent in the formation in 1928 of the hotel corporation, which group erected Hotel Niagara. The degree of Doctor of Humane Letters was conferred on Mr. Deuel by Niagara University in 1949. An active Republican, Mr. Deuel was a delegate many times to the party's national conventions. in 1940, the Niagara Falls Gazette Publishing Co. opened Radio Station WHLD, which with WHLDFM it still operates in studios at Hotel Niagara. This year, Mr. Deuel was associated with interests which succeeded in obtaining television channel 2 for the Niagara Frontier and which launched Station WGR-TV in Buffalo. Mr. Deuel was a veteran of the Spanish American War, having served with the 42nd Separate Co. of the New York National Guard, which he joined in 1898. Mr. Deuel was a past president of the Niagara Falls Country Club and a member of the Niagara Club, as well as the Bath and Tennis, Everglades and Old Guard Clubs of Palm Beach. Fla., where he maintained a winter home in Ocean Blvd. Habits of enterprise, courage and thrift were imparted to Mr. Deuel in childhood. He was born of de- vout Quaker parents in East Ham- burg, N.Y. His father was Israel Deuel and his mother was Emeline Chase Deuel. Started at Printer Mr. Deuel started his newspaper career as a printer's helper on the weekly Hamburg Independent. He later was employed in the mechan- ical department of the Courier Printing Co., Buffalo. He came to this city in 1895 to take charge of the printing department of the Ga- zette. The Gazette had just become a daily and a new era of industrial development was dawning here. Water power had been harnassed to provide abundant electricity and heavy industry of the electro- chemical type was being attracted to the city. Mr. Deuel foresaw a bright future for both the commun- ity and the newspaper and he dedi- cated his life's work to promoting their advancement. ' When the Gazette was purchased by William B. Rankine and Peter A. Porter, Mr. Deuel was trans*' ferred to the advertising department of the paper. Upon his re«- turn from military service j n 1898,' he was appointed business man*, ager of the Gazette, of which Eugene R. White had become editor and publisher. Upon the death of Mr. White in 1906, the board of directors appointed Mr , Deuel president and treasurer and placed him in complete charge of the newspaper. Since that time, the Gazette has reflected its publisher's personality -a blend of honesty, conservatism, optimism and faith in the potentialities of the Niagara Frontier. Mr. Deuel acquired personal control of the Gazette in 1911, and it continued to grow under his guidance to its present 'status as one of New York State's leading dailies. Built for Future When he took over the Gazette, Mr. Deuel found the paper in difficult financial straits. The high premium which he had learned to place on hard work and thrift paid off in this trying period and led the paper out of the doldrums to a favorable earnings position. Aware of the need for applying a good portion of annual income to improving facilities and service, Mr. Deuel practiced this policy of building for the future right up to his death. Only three years ago, Mr. Deuel instituted an extensive modernization program at the Gazette. A six-unit Goss Headliner press, capable of printing 45,000 96-page newspapers in an hour, was installed in the plant, and the editorial and business offices were' remodeled. Mr. Deuel built the present Gazette Building in 1914 and in 1915 moved the paper from rented offices in Third St. The new structure was designed for efficiency of operation as well as for the comfort of employes. Under Mr. Deuel's direction, the paper joined the Associated Press news service in 1920, and, in 1937, this was supplemented by the United Press service. Later, he added wirephoto and four-color printing. Mr. Deuel's moral principles have been reflected in the editorial policy of the Gazette. He opposed sensationalism in the presentation of news and adhered to the belief that the newspaper was meant for the home, where every member of the family would be able to read it. The Gazette has been independent Republican in politics, conforming to the publisher's philosophy. Mr.' Dcucl pushed the newspaper's editorial campaigns for relocation of grade crossings, a modern city educational system, the city manager form of government, the elimination of vice and gambling in this city and the redevelopment of additional Niagara River power by private enterprise. It was a great source of pride to Mr. Deuel when the Gazette observed its centennial on May 17 in a special 144-page issue, the history of the newspaper and the city were unfolded for the Gazette's 34,000 subscribers. Mr. Deuel personally shaped the character of the Gazette. He made the newspaper an institution in the city and county, promoting the area's natural advantages and it's propensity for growth as an indus- trial and tourist center. | DEUEL, Alanson Chase (I99312)
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| 14245 | Niagara Gazette - 10/19/1957 Baskets of chrysanthemums and-pompons will adorn the altar of Dickersonville Methodist Church, Dickersonville, when Miss Colleen E. Nichols will exchange nuptial vows with Earl Louis Bossart this afternoon (Oct. 19, 1957). MISS COLLEEN E. NICHOLS To Wed Earl Louis Bossart The Rev. James Wilson will p e r f o rm a double-ring ceremony, uniting the daughter of Mrs. Colin E. Nichols, Ridge Rd., Lcwiston, and the son of Mark L. Bossart, Stafford. James Campbell will be pianist for the candlelight ceremony and soloist will be Arthur Hulse. To be given in marriage by her brother, Cameron E. Nichols, the bride will wear a gown of white Chantilly lace styled with s a b r i n a neckline, long' sleeves and very full waltzlength skirt. 'A fingertip-length veil • will fall from her headpiece, a crown of seed pearls, and she will c a r r y a white orchid and lilies of the valley on a white Bible. Mrs. Richard Bliicr, Leroy, will be matron of honor. She will be attired in a pink lace over taffeta sheath dress with matching hat. A white lace fan adorned with white and deep pink roses will complete her costume. Miss Lois Burnett, Ransomville will be maid of honor. Miss Burnett will wear a royal blue taffeta waltz-length dress with blue sequined headdress and carry a fan with white and pink roses. Miss Sue N i c h o l s , junior bridesmaid, will be attired similarly to the b r i d e s m a i d in powder blue. Miss Nichols is a resident of Lewiston. Lee B o s s a r t will be his brother's best man and ushers will be Theodore Billing and David Nichols. Hardings Restaurant, Youngstown will be the scene of a reception this evening.. The mother of the bride will receive in a d u s t y rose taffeta and Chantilly lace dress, matching accessories and yellow rose corsage. The newlyweds will honeymoon in North Carolina and Virginia. For the motor trip, the bride has chosen, a powder blue gabardine suit, navy-blue accessories and orchid corsage. Mr. and Mrs. Bossart will make their home at 565 Walnut St., Lockport. | Family: BOSSART, Earl Louis / NICHOLS, Colleen E (F57469)
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| 14246 | Niagara Gazette - 10/19/1958 Funeral services will be held Monday for Herbert Vockroth, 59, whose body was recovered from the Niagara River Saturday, two weeks after he plunged to his death over the Falls. A native of Brooklyn, Mr. Vockroth had resided in Niagara Falls for 48 years and was employed as a laboratory technician for 32 years at the Titanium Alloy Manufacturing Division of the National Lead Co. He was a member of the company's 25-Year Club. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. at the Cobler Funeral Home at 1 p.m. by the Rev. Arthur H. Schmoyer. Burial will be in Acacia Park Cemetery, Tonawanda. ^ On Oct. 6 a group of tourists reported seeing a man plunge into the rapids at Terrapin Point. The man was later tentatively identified as Mr. Vockroth when a jacket containing a set of car keys was discovered near the scene and led police to an abandoned car registered in his name. His body was discovered at 10 a.m. Saturday by Maid of the Mist employes near the company's dock on the Canadian side of the river. Surviving is his wife, Mrs. Hazel E. Vockroth, 2710,Whitney Ave. | VOCKROTH, Herbert (I73206)
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| 14247 | Niagara Gazette - 10/19/1960 Clyde N. Swartz, 65, Of 5361 10th St., died today (Oct. 19,! 1960) at Memorial Hospital after a short illness. ° A native of Emporium,.Pa., Mr. Swartz lived here for more than 50 years. He was employed for 28 years in the maintenance depart m e n t at the former Oldbury Chemical Co. here. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Teresa Swartz; three brothers, Lloyd, Carl M. and Alva S. Swartz, all of this city, and two sisters^Mrs. Laurence Maecktel, Avon Lake, Ohio, and Mrs. Frank Toner, New Smyrna Beach, Fla. Friends may call at the Gridley Funeral Home after 2 pjn., Thursday. Funeral arrangements will be announced. | SWARTZ, Clyde Nathan (I146461)
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| 14248 | Niagara Gazette - 10/19/1961 GRAVANTI-Luke, suddenly, at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital, Oct. 18. 1961. of 1327 LaSalle Ave. Husband of Maria. Son-in-law of Mrs. Serafioa Viscomi. Father of Mrs. Robert Palmisnao (Theresa) of North Tonawanda. Anthony, Mrs. Domenic B. Rotella (Margaret), Mrs. Ronald Zito (Helen). John and Robert, all of this city. Brother of Mrs. Antonietta Vltale of Italy, Joseph of Buffalo, John of Batavia and Ralph Penal- .of this city. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the Megaddino Memorial Chapel, Inc., 1338 Niagara St. at; Portage Rd., Monday at 8:30. St Joseph's Church at 9:15. Bunal in St. Joseph's Cemetery. ALSO Niagara Gazette - 10/19/1961 Stricken ill while at work, Luke Gravanti, 66. of 1327 La Salle Ave., a foreman for Ni- agara Junction R a i l w a y C o., was pronounced dead on arrival at Mt. St. Mar y 's Hospital Wednesday e v e n i ng (Oct. 18, 1961). Death was attributed to a heart attack. Mr. Gravanti. who had worked for the Niagara Junction for 28 years, was a veteran of World War I. He was a member of John J. Welch Post 381. American Legion, the Niagara Falls Chapter of the Italian Sons and Daughters of America and the Cristoforo Colombo Society. Born in Italy, he was a naturalized citizen of this country and had lived in Niagara Falls for 47 years. He is survived by his wife. Maria; three sons, Anthony, Tohn and Robert Gravanti, this city; three daughters, Mrs. Robert Palmisano. North Tonawanda; Mrs. Dominick B. Rotella and Mrs. Ronald Zito. this city: a sister,- Antonietta Vitale, in Italy, and three brothers, J o s e p h Gravanti Buffalo; John Gravanti, Batavia, and Ralph Penale, this city. He also is survived by 11 grandchildren a n d several nieces and nephews. Service will be held Monday at 8:30 a.m. at the Magaddino Memorial Chapel Inc.. and at 9:15 a.m. at St. . J o s e p h ' s Church. | GRAVANTI, Luke (I105146)
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| 14249 | Niagara Gazette - 10/19/1963 Gazette Lockport Bureau L O C K P O R TMrs. Gertrude V. Simons, 68, of 47 Columbia St., died Friday (Oct. 18, 1963) in Mount View Hc-spital after a long illness. Born Nov. 30, 1894, in Pennsylvania, she had lived here for many years"aHoTwaT employed for several years in the housekeeping department at the former Niagara Sanitorium. Her husband, Harry E. Simons, died in 1945. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Walter Behm, Lockport; two sons, Harry L. Simons, Lockport, and S. Sgt. Richard Simons, with th~e ITS. Army in California; s e v en grandchildren, a great-grand- son; a s i s t e r , Mrs. John Springer, Ripley, N.Y.; and a brother, Glen Reed, Lockport. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Gaul Funeral Home. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday. Burial will-be in Glenwood Cemetery. | REED, Gertrude (I72696)
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| 14250 | Niagara Gazette - 10/19/1965 NORTH TONAWANDA - Mrs. Bertha Fedders Berner, 75, of 7412 Shawnee Road, Wheatfield, died Monday (Oct. 18. 1965) in DeGraff Memorial hospital. Born in Buffalo, she lived in Wheatfield for the last 58 years. She was a life-long member of St. Martin's Lutheran Church. She was the widow of Theophilus Berner woh died Dec. 10, 1961. Surviving are five daugh- ers, Mrs. Edgar (Florence) Huber, Mrs. Rupert (Laura) Barton, Miss Phyllis Berner, Mrs. Harold Carroll Gebhardt, aII of this city, and Mrs. Mark Ellen Harris, of Kalamazoo, Iich.; a brother. Dr. John F. Fedders. D.D.. of St. Peters- burg, Fla., and 14 grandchildren. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brun- ner Funeral Home. Services, will be at St. Martin's Luther- an Church, Old Niagara Falls Boulebaard, at 1:30 p.m. Thurs- day by Rev. Luther Knauff. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Park. ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 10/19/1965 BERNER - Bertha (nee Fedders) Berner, 75. of 7412 Shawnee Road, North Tonawanda, Monday (Oct. 18, 1965) in De- Graff Memorial Hospital. Wife of the late Rev. Theophilus Berner. Beloved mother of Mrs. Edgar (Florence) Huber, Mrs. Rupert (Laura Barton, Miss Phyllis Berner, Mrs. Harold (Carol) Gebhardt, all of North Tonawanda, and Mrs. Mark (El- len Harris of Kalamazoo, Mich.; grandmother of 14 grandchildren, sister of Dr. John F. Fedders, D. D., of St. Petersburg, Fla. Friends received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson St., North Tonawanda. Services from St. Martin Church, Old Falls Boulevard, at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21. The Rev. Luther Knauff will officiate. Internment White Chapel Memorial Park Ceme- tery. At the request of the fam- ily, flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to St. Martin Church. | FEDDERS, Bertha (I64873)
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