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| 14701 | Niagara Gazette - 11/18/1950 Miss Carmeline Anne Alongi, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Alongi, 2437 Grand avenue, became the bride of Mr. Thomas J. Tedesco, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry N. Tedesco, 543 Twenty-second street, at a ceremony this morning at St. Joseph's church. She was given in marriage by her father. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Pasqual J. I Tronolone,- who officiated at the marriage ceremony, was also celebrant at the Solemn Nupital High Mass. Assisting at the Mass were the Rev. Emil Zupa and Rev. Paul Valente. assistant pastors at St. Jo- seph's church. The couple exchanged Jnarriage vows before the altar which was decker with beauty baskets holding white pompoms and white gladioli. The bride's gown of gardenia white slipper satin was fashioned with a nylon tulle yoke edged with import- ed rosepoint lace an dmother of pearl sequins. the satin bodice was fit- ted. The full skirt of the gown which had unpressed pleated side pan- els had a court train edged with rosepoint lace. She wore a matching queen's crown, designed of seed pearls and rhinestone, which held her French silk fingertip illusion veil edged with imported lace. she car- ried a bride's bouquet of white or- chids tied with baby satin streamers over a gardenia satin muff trim- med with rosepoint lace. The attendants included Miss Jeannette Ettiopia, maid of honor, who wroe an antique gold satin gown and bonnet of matching sa- tin, the Misses Phyllis Alongi, sis- ter of the bride, and Dorothy Wo- jtowicz, bridesmaids, wore gowns of American Beauty satin and peacock satin, respectively, with bonnets of matching satin. Rose Marie Tedesco, junior bridesmaid, wore a colonial designed gown of teal blue satin and bonnet of matching satin. Mr. Sam Corieri was best man. Messrs. Joseph Tedesco, brother of the bridegroom and Mrs. Anthony Gara, were ushers. The bride's mother wore a black ensemble with smart accessories. The bridegroom's mother wore a gabar- dine suit with matching accessories. Each wore an orchid corsage. The wedding breakfast was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brindisi, 2433 Grand avenue. The wedding dinner was at the Century club. A reception will be held at Guy's restaurant this evening. For traveling thebriide will wear a plum suit and coat with muscrat collar and sleeve trim. She will wear gray accessories and orchids. Upon their return from a motor trip to New York city, Mr. and Mrs. Tedesco will reside at 2939 Niagara avenue. | Family: TEDESCO, Thomas J / ALONGI, Carmeline Ann (F26958)
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| 14702 | Niagara Gazette - 11/18/1952 A Niagara Falls man died yesterday afternoon less than 48 hours after his daughter died while visit- ing him at Memorial hospital. He is Biagio Ferrari, 79, of 471 Twenty- first street. Saturday his daughter, Mrs. Jes- sie Tcdesco, was stricken at his bed- side and died a few minutes later. Funeral services for Mrs. Tedesco were held this morning at the Amato Funeral home. She was buried in St. Joseph's cemetery. Mr. Ferrara, a native of Italy, came to this country with his family 46 years ago. He was retired from the Carborundum company. Surviving are his wife, Liboria Ferrara; three daughters, Mrs. Ventura Tarrenti, Mrs. Nicholas Vilardo and Mrs. Vito Scime, all of Niagara Falls; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Ferrara also are being handled by the Amato Funeral home. | FERRARA, Biagio (I80871)
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| 14703 | Niagara Gazette - 11/18/1952 NORTH TONAWANDA, Nov. 18Funeral arrangements have been completed for Mrs, Ida M. Witkop, 68, who died last night in her daughter's home, Baysom, N. Y. Mrs. Witkop had been living with her daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Taylor, for two years after spending most of her life at Cambria. She was born in Wheatfield. Mrs. Witkop was a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran church, North Tonawanda. In addition to her daughter, she is survived by two sons, Leo Witkop, Wheatfield, and Melvin Witkop, Bergboltz, two sisters, Mrs. .George Witkop, Mrs Edward Lemke and a brother, Alfred Werth, all of North Tonawanda. She is also survived by four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Hamp Funeral home, Tonawanda, at 2 p.m. Thursday, to be followed a half hour later by another service at St. Paul's church. Burial will take place in St Paul's cemetery. | WERTH, Ida M (I45034)
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| 14704 | Niagara Gazette - 11/18/1955 LOCKPORT, Nov. 18-Services for William P. Anson, 78. former . Lockport vocalist and at one time a rural mail carrier, will be con- ducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, by the Rev. Ritchard E. Lyon, pas- tor of the First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Glenwood Ceme- tery. Mr. Anson, who died Thursday in City Hospital, after an extended illness, was born here Aug. 16, 1877, son of Samuel H. and Har- riet Daniels Anson. He had been a member of the Baptist Church choir, the former Masonic Chorus and the Jubal Quartet. The only living member of the latter group is Edwin J. Washbon. Other mem- bers were Frank Harwood and Jesse Shaffer. After working for 13 years as a rural mail carrier. Mr. Anson worked in the rolling mill of Har- rison Radiator Division, General motors Corp., and later for the former Niagara Chlorine Co. Surviving are his wife, the form- er Cora Godfrey; three daughters, Mrs. Arnold E. McCloy, Hartland; Mrs. Robert J. Berray, Rochester; and Miss Ruth G. Anson, Buffalo; a son, Clarence D. Anson, Buffalo; and a brother, Ralph B. Anson, Alden. | ANSON, William P (I117507)
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| 14705 | Niagara Gazette - 11/18/1957 WASMUND-In this city. November 18, 1957. Martha W age 79. of 1907 Pine Ave., mother of Henry, Paul. Max and Ernie Wasmund,- all of this city; also survived by 8 grandchildren. Funeral will be held from Otto Redanz Funeral Home. Michigan & 10th St., Wednesday at 1 p.m. Rev. Evan J. Bartell officiating. Inter- ment Memorial Park Cemetery. | Martha (I88801)
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| 14706 | Niagara Gazette - 11/18/1962 Mrs. Wilhelmina A. Wing- ert, 84. died Saturday (Nov. 3 7, 1962) in Memorial Hospital after a two-year illness. Mrs. Wingert came here to live with her daughter, Mrs. C a r l F. Reisig, 9906 Cayuga Drive, 15 years ago. She was born in Bergholtz and lived in Buffalo before coming here. Surviving also are a son, Leland Wingert, North Hollywood, Calif.; fi grandchildren. 14 g r e a t-grandehildrcn, a n d 2 sisters. Mrs. George H o d g e , Ransom ville. a n d M r s. Mathilda . Getzin, Buffalo. Rev. C a r 1 Selle, Grace Lutheran Church, will officate at ihe service at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Lane Funeral Home. Burial will be in Buffalo. | STRASBURG, Wilhelmina Pauline Auguste (I57273)
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| 14707 | Niagara Gazette - 11/18/1963 Michael A. Augustino, 82, of 422 32nd St., died Sunday (Nov. 17, 1963) after a long illness. Mr. Augustirio was bora in Italy and came to Niagara Falls about 50 years ago. He lived at 358 12th St. before moving to the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Hamilton, at the 32nd Street address. He was a yard master at the Cox Coal Co. for 38 years before retiring in 1946. He was a member of the M.S. Calogera Society and the Holy Name Society of St. Joseph's Church. In addition to Mrs. Hamilton, he is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Celestino Garcia, Town of Niagara; four sons, Joseph, Dominic and Police Patrolman Samuel Augustino; 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, and a sister in Italy. Funeral services will be held from the Magaddino Memorial Chapel Inc. Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and at St. Joseph's Church at 10:15 a.m. with burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel from 2 to 10 p.m. | AUGUSTINO, Michael A (I119262)
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| 14708 | Niagara Gazette - 11/18/1966 An autopsy will be performed today at Mount St. Mary's HHospital to determine the cause of death of William H Seip, 70, of 4659 Creek Road, Town of Lewiston, who was fatally injured while crossing Creek Road to get his mail late Thursday afternoon. Coroner Oscar H Bell pronounced Mr. Seip dead at the scene of the accident. Niagara County sheriff's deputies said Mr. seip was struck by a car driven by Mrs. Sandra J. Shrimpton, 26, of 4371 Creek Road, Town of Lewiston. Mrs. Shrimpton told deputies that she was traveling south in the Creek Road when she saw a dark object appear in the road. She said she tried to avoid hitting the object by swerving to the left, but the collision occurred. She told the deputies that she knew she had struck an object, but that she could not stop at the accident scene. She said she continued south into Lewiston, where she called police from the Frontier House. Mrs. Seip was sitting in the family car which was parked in the driveway of their home when the accident occurred. She told deputies that Mr. Seip had just left the car and was crossing the road to get the mail when the accident occurred,. She said Mr. Seip was in front of the mailbox at the time of the accident. Sheriffs deputies found Mr. Seip about 50 feet down the road from the mailbox and about eight feet from the shoulder of the road. Coroner Bell said today that Mr. Seip died almost immediately after the accident. The Niagara County Sheriff's Department has impounded the Shrimpton auto and deputies are continuing the investigation of the accident. Investigating the accident Thursday were Sgt. Raymond Sionko and Deputies Ronald Lucarini and John Kenney. Born in Forest Junction, Wis., Mr. Seip lived in the town of Lewiston for the last 10 years. Prior to that, he lived in Niagara Falls for 15 years. He was employed as a scheduler at Textron's Bell Aerosystems Co. for 15 years before retiring seven years ago. He was a veteran of World War I. In addition to his widow, Mr. Seip is survived by two sons, William Seip, of this city, and Edward Seip, of Eggertsville; one daughter, Mrs. Richard Hall, of Niagara Falls, Ont.; one brother, Irvin Seip, of West Bend, Ind., and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday at the lane Funeral Home at a time to be announced. Durial will be in St.. Vincent dePaul Cemetery, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. | SEIP, William H (I71103)
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| 14709 | Niagara Gazette - 11/18/1968 NORTH TONAWANDA-A funeral sevice for George M. Belling, 77, of 7422 Shawnee Road, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Hamp Funeral Home. The Rev. Luther L. Knauff will officiate. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Park. Mr. Belling died Saturday night (Nov. 17, 1968) in Veterans Administration Hospital, Buffalo, after a long illness. He was born in the Town of Amherst and resided in the Town of Wheatfield most of his life; He formerly was employed by the Carborundum Co. in Niagara Falls and Wheatfield for 20 years. He retired in 1956. Mr. Belling was a World War I Army veteran, and a member of St. Martin Lutheran Church. His wife, the former Josephine Knoell, died in December 1966 in an automobile accident. Survivors include three sons, Paul, of Marlboo, Conn., George of Charleston, W. Va., and Theodore of this city; two daughters, Ms. William Grove of Geneseo, N.Y., and Miss Dorothy Belling of Kensington, Md.; a brother, Carl and two sisters, Mrs. Ella Sattelburg and Mrs. Gertrude Denef, all of the Town of Amherst, and 14 grandchildren. | BELLING, George Martin (I172551)
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| 14710 | Niagara Gazette - 11/19/1930 A pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henty Toellner last Saturday when they celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. A bountious supper was served to about 60 guests. Games and cards were played during the evening and refreshments were served. Many out-of-town guests were present | Family: TOELLNER, Heinrich Friedrich / STRASSBURG, Lydia Maria Catarina (F20357)
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| 14711 | Niagara Gazette - 11/19/1934 Wlliam Allard of Colden, N. Y, announces the engagement of his daughter. Laura. to Henry C Alles. son of Mr. and Mrs. John Alles. of Mount Forest. Ont. ALSO Niagara Gazette - 12/29/1938 The marriage of Laura Chesbro. of 1552 Willow avenue, to Henry Alles, of 3120 Highland avenue, took place Saturday afternoon at the home df Rev. G H. Ziemer. pastor of the St. Paul's Evangelical! Lutheran church. The ceremony took place beside a charmingly decorated Christmas tree, erected in the parsonage. The bride wore a Suez colored gown, fashioned on Princess lines with a rhinestone clasp at the neck. Her flowers were a corsage of sal- mon rosebuds mingled with baby's breath and terns. The-maid-of-honor-was Mar- garet Goulah, friend of the bride, She wore a teal colored gown, also fashioned on Princess lines, with matching accessories. Norman Alles. brother of the groom, was best man. The newly-wedded couple was given a very lovely wedding supper, prepared by Mrs. Charles J. Schul, of Porter road, aunt of the groom. Those who attended the supper, besides the wedding party were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Schul, Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Flay, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Schul and Mr. and Mrs. Rob- ert E. Smith. The couple will leave shortly for Ayton. Ontario, to visit the groom's parents. Mr. and Mrs John Alles. | Family: ALLES, Henry Conrad / ALLARD, Laura Pauline (F13538)
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| 14712 | Niagara Gazette - 11/19/1937 LOCKPORT, Nov. 19.-Fifty years ago, on November 19, 1887, Mr. and Mrs. August Bluhm, 74 South Niagara street, were married in the town of Lockport by the Rev. Arthur Hanser, who was then pastor of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church, this oity. This afternoon, on their golden wedding anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Bluhm, both still in good health, received the congratulations of many friends and relatives at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Sewar, 74 South Niagara street. Mrs. Sewar is a daughter of the happy couple. A day of celebration which recalled many Joys and sorrows of a fleeting half century will be brought to a close this evening when the honored couple will be feted by members of their family at a dinner to the Park hotel. Mr. Bluhm was born in Germany, September 1, 1863, and his wife first saw the light of day in the same country two years later on December 22, 1865- Both came here In their early twenties and have lived ln Lockport ever since. For 22 years Mr. Bluhm was toployed in the old Indurated Fibre corporation plant. Then he obtained employment at the Federal Milling company and remained there for another 21 years. He la now retired. Mr. and Mrs. Bluhm have lived in South Niagara street for many years. Both are members of Trinity church. Joining with them ln the celebration of their golden wedding are four sons, three daughters and 15 grandchildren. The children are Fred, Frank. William and Herbert Bluhm. Mrs. Fred Pratt, Mrs. Lee Taylor and Mrs. William Sewar, all of this city. | Family: BLUHM, August F / ROGGOW, Albertine W (F54898)
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| 14713 | Niagara Gazette - 11/19/1940 Miss Grace Britton, daughter of Peace Justice and Mrs. Samuel E. Britton. of the Lockport road, will be united in marriage to Angus Gray, of Modeltown, by the former's great uncle, the Rev. Jon Rommel, on Saturday, November 23, at 4 p. m., at the home of her parents | Family: GRAY, Angus F / BRITTON, Grace M (F63260)
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| 14714 | Niagara Gazette - 11/19/1940 Mr. and Mrs. Carl Riemer, of Wolcottsville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Elma E., to Raymond A. Sy, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Sy, also of Wolcottsville. The marriage will take place in the near future | Family: SY, Raymond A / RIEMER, Elma Ernestine (F26756)
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| 14715 | Niagara Gazette - 11/19/1941 Jack Whyatt. of Hollywood. Calif, has been called to his home In Alfred street by the death of his father, Walter Whyatt. who died Sunday at the Lockport City hospltal following an auto accident Sunday morning ALSO Tonawanda News - Walter Whyatt, 31 years old. of Middleport, was taken to the Lock- port cty hospital on Wednesday, suffering from cuts and bruises received when his automobile skid-ded on East avenue, near the hos- pital and crashed into a telephone pole. Whyatt was so badly cut by flying glass that It was necessary to take ten stitches in a scalp wound. | WHYATT, Walter (I91807)
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| 14716 | Niagara Gazette - 11/19/1941 Mrs Charles Chase and her daughter. Marion entertained at a luncheon in honor of Miss Mildred Wollenberg. a November bride Decorations were in red and white. Eighteen guests were present. and the afternoon was spent In games and singing old time songs with Mrs. Claude Brayley at the piano. ALSO Niagara Gazette - 9/26/1941 Mr and Mrs. Edward Wollenberg. Gasport. announce the engagement ot their daughter. Mildred Ruth, to Harold Wolter. son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wolter of Medina The wedding will take place in November | Family: WOLTER, Harold / WOLLENBERG, Mildred Ruth (F26469)
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| 14717 | Niagara Gazette - 11/19/1949 Mr. and Mrs. Stanislaw Bialy, Welch avenue announce the engagement of their daughter. Emily Dorothy, to Mr. Richard A. Wieleba, son of Mr. Anthony Wieleba. East Falls street. ALSO Niagara Gazette - 6/1/1950 COUPLE WEDS-Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wieleba were married at Holy Trinity church. The bride is the former Miss Emily Bialy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Bialy, 1931 Welch avenue. The bridegroom is the son Of Mr. Anthony Wieleba, 2523 East Falls street. ALSO Niagara Gazette - 5/27/1950 White satin and nylon tulle fash-, lioned the bridal gown of Miss Emily Bialy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Bialy. at her marrlage to Mr. Richard Wleleba. Highland arenue, son of Mr. Anthony Wleleba, Bast Falls street. She wore a fingertip veil of silk illusion and carried a cascade of purple orchids and mies-of-the-valley streamers. The couple exchanged marriage vows at Holy. Trinity church, East Falls street The Rev. Vincent L. Cyman, pastor, officiated ° at the marriage ceremony and Nuptial- Mass. , Snapdragons and gladioli were used'in the church decorations. Attending the bride were Miss Wanda Pasleka, maid of honor; and the Misses Sophie Zabignlawios. Jean Rajczak, Dorothy Sankus, bridesmaids, and Sylvia Bialy and Carol Ann Pasieka, flower girls. Mr. Adolph Latko was best man. Messrs. Eddy'Jasek, Leo Buchalski, Walter Buchalski and Victor Kaczynskl were ushers. . The maid of honor wore a gown of Nile green taffeta and lace picture hat. She carried a bouquet of yellow roses. The bridesmaids wore gowns of orchid taffeta and hata fashioned of matching material. They carried bouquets of yellow roses. The Junior bridesmaids and flower girls'wore gowns of yellow taffeta and lace. Each carried bouquets of yellow roses. The bride's mother wore an aqua lace dress with navy blue hat and accessories. A reception was held at Madey's hall from 6 pjn. to 12 midnight. Mr. and Mrs. Wleleba will reside at 1931 Welch avenue upon their return irom a wedding trip. | Family: WIELEBA, Richard A / BIALY, Emily Dorothy (F30884)
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| 14718 | Niagara Gazette - 11/19/1953 RANSOM VILLE, Nov. 19-Albert L. Maacks, 76, of theYoungstown- Lockport Rd., died yesterday at the Ransomville General Hospital. Mr. Maacks is survived by his wife, Anna Maacks, at home, and one brother, Alvin Maacks, also of this village. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p. m. at the Hardison Funeral Home, Ransomville The Rev. Floyd Aldrich, of the Ransomvillc Baptist Church, will officiate. Interment will be in North Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Maacks was born in the Beebe Road, Town of Wilson, and was a successful farmer all his life. He Jived In the Town of Porter, in the Youngstown-Lockport Rd., for the last 41 years. He retired 11 years ago. He was a member of , Fort Niagara Lodge 716, lOOF. | MAACKS, Albert L (I166067)
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| 14719 | Niagara Gazette - 11/19/1954 Augusta Kriedeman Neubauer, Niagara Falls, who died Aug. 17, left, an estate of $5,000 . and upwards personal property to; a daughter, Mrs.,. Grace Augusta Gaul, 2237 Weston Ave., Niagara Falls. Letters testamentary were issued to the son-in-law, Frank Leslie Gaul, same address. | KRIEDEMAN, Auguste Caroline (I58217)
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| 14720 | Niagara Gazette - 11/19/1958 Colin H. White, 64, of 451 Third St., died today:(Nov; 19, 1958) at Veterans Hospital, Buffalo, after an illness of seven months. Born in Oakville, Ont., Mr. White came to Niagara Falls 51 years ago. He had lived here since. A veteran of World War I, he saw action in. France. He was a m e m b e r of John J. Welch Post, No. 381, American Legion, and of St. Peter's Epis- copal Church. For 30 years, Mr. White had been employed by the Strand Theater Corp. as projectionist. He worked until stricken and hospitalized. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Gertrude Zeiger White, this city; a son, Francis C. White, this city, one sister, Mrs. Bernice Begley, Allen Park, Mich., and a grandson. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at the Redanz Funeral Home. The Rev. Canon Richard B. Townsend, of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverdale Cemetery. | WHITE, Colin H (I103038)
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| 14721 | Niagara Gazette - 11/19/1958 Leah Ackerson H a n d le will address the Women's Association of the First Congregational Church on the subject "United N a t i o n s" Thursday, at 1:30 p.m. at the Church. Mrs. Handle studied t he structure of the United Nations while a student at Columbia U n i v e r s i t y . New Y o r k , and has t a u g h t a course on the United Nations for a number of y e a r s at Friends Academy. L o c u st Valley, L. I. Mrs. Handte is the daughter of the l a te Judge Fred M. Ackerson. She is now Tesiding in this city. The meeting will be opened by t h e president, Mrs. Walter B e 1 b'o t. The Rev. John W. Douglas will be in charge of the d e v o t i o n s . Hostesses are Mrs. William J. Roberts, Mrs. G e o r ge Learn and Mrs. Mae Toomer. | ACKERSON, Leah Claira (I112226)
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| 14722 | Niagara Gazette - 11/19/1959 Steve Skrlin, of 3019 Lincoln St., Town of Niagara, died today (Nov. 19, 1959) in Roswell Park Memorial Institute, Buffalo, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Skrlin, an employe of the Stauffer Chemical Co., retired last year. He was a member of St. Michael's Polish National Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Josephine Skrlin; five sons, Emil, Steve, Ralph and George Skrlin. all of this city, and Walter Skrlin of Janesville, Minn.; four daughters, Frances, Florence and May Skrlin, all of this city, and Mrs. Barbara Gals, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and a sister, Mrs. Katherinc Ziljak, this city. Funeral services will be conducted at 8:15 a.m. Saturday at the Cornell and Daggett Funeral Chapel and at 9 a.m. at St. Michael's. The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery. | SKRLIN, Steven (I72970)
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| 14723 | Niagara Gazette - 11/19/1962 A former city councilman, bridge superintendent a n d deputy county clerk, Roy B. Suitor. 79, died in his sleep Sunday (Nov. 18. 1962) at his home. 2008 16th St. Mr. Suitor had been in poor health for more than two years. He was released from Memorial Hospital about a week ago. Mr. Suitor was born in Youngstown. He lived in this city 60 years. His public life began in 1914 when he was named city sealer of weights and measures. In 1922 he became superintendent of public service. He continued in this post until 1935. Mr. Suitor was elected to the City Council in 1936 when Dr. W. Levell Draper was mayor and the other council- men were W a I t e r Greig, Stephen Lamb and Blinco. In 1944, when Mr. left the Council, Mr was mayor and Eugene But- ler, John Keller and Charles McDonald w e r e the other members. During his second Council term in 1941 Mr. Suitor was named terminal superivsor of the new Rainbow Bridge. He held this position for two years. He was named second dep- office, and continued in that office until he retired in 1954. Mr. Suitor was a member of the First Prcsbyt e r i a n Church. He was. a past master and 50-year member of Niaga r a River Lodge 785, F&AM. His wife, the former Lucy Laughlin, died two years ago. She was the sister of the late William Laughlin, former Democratic mayor who on one occasion had the support, of both parties. Surviving are a son, Ber- nard A. Suitor; a brother, George H. Suitor, and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Hooker, all of this city. Services mil be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Gridley Fu- neral Home with Rev. John Shackelford, assistant minisi ter of First Prcsbyt e r i a n Church, officiating. Burial will be in Riverdale Cemetery. Niagara River Lodge will conduct a service at 7:30 Tuesday. | SUITOR, Roy B (I78807)
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| 14724 | Niagara Gazette - 11/19/1965 Kenneth R. Behrens, 58, of 507 25th St.. died today (Nov. 19, 1965) at Buffalo General Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Niagara Falls and was educated in local schools. He was a custodian at the Lockport Road plant of Moore Business Forms Inc., for the last 10 years. Mr. Behrens was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and the De Molay Alumni group. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jane P. Behrens; a son Raymond A. Behrens, Lewis- ton; his mother, Mrs. Louis Behrens, this city; two sisters, Mrs. Harold (Hazel) Stevens, this city, and Mrs. Roy (Elea- nor) Livermore, Lewiston; a brother, Norman Behrens, this city, and two grandchil- dren. Funeral services will be con- ducted at the Cornell and Daggett Funeral Chapel at 1:30 p.m. Monday by Rev. Carl Olin, Zion Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Me- morial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the fu- neral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and also from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. | BEHRENS, Kenneth Raymond (I55164)
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| 14725 | Niagara Gazette - 11/19/1971 NORTH TONAWANDA - Robert B. Shaffer, 78, of 58 Winter St., died Thursday (Nov. 18, 1971) in DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Surviving are his widow, the former Annie Anderson; six daughters, Mrs. Alphonse Bajorek of this city, Mrs. Floyd Meale, Mrs. Edith Johnpiere, Mrs. Grace Smith and*Mrs. Leo Burleigh, all of Niagara Falls, and Mrs. Thomas Bateman of Wilson; two sons, Carl Anderson of Niagara Falls and James Anderson of LaGrangesville, N.Y., and 24 grandchildren. Private funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Fretthold Funeral Home, with the Rev. Matthew Pushkar officiating. Burial will be in Acacia Park Cemetery. | SHAFFER, Robert B (I121128)
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| 14726 | Niagara Gazette - 11/1954 BLANK-In this city, December 3. 1954, Charles F. Blank, age 94 of. 1303 Portage Rd. Husband of Mary and father of Frank P. Blank. Also survived by nine grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Funeral services Monday at 1 p.m. from Otto Redanz Funeral Home, Michigan and Tenth. Rev. Evan J. Bartel officiating. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. | BLANK, Carl (I58434)
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| 14727 | Niagara Gazette - 11/1954 FALL BRIDE-Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Boyce are at home at 1153 Haeberle'Ave. after spending their honeymoon in Chicago. Mrs..Boyce is the forme; Miss Audrey Zilm, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.. Frederick Zilm, Whitney Ave. The couple was wed at the Church of God by,the Rev. Lynn Smith. ALSO Niagara Gazette - 8/18/1954 Mr. and Mrs. Frederick C. Zilm, Whitney Ave., announce the engagementxof their daughter, Audrey, to Mr.Ernest Boyce, Cleveland Ave., formerly of Montabello, Calif. The wedding will take place in the near future. ALSO Niagara Gazette The Church of God was the setting for the double-ring ceremony which united Miss Audrey Zilm and Mr. Ernest Boyce Saturday afternoon. The Rev. Lynn H. Smith performed the rites. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Zilm, Whitney Ave. The church was decorated with bounty-baskets-of white chrysanthemums set off with white candles. Mrs. William Blackwell was organist and Mrs. Rudolph Knaus sang "The Lord's Prayer." Given in marriage by her father the bride wore a gown of lace and tulle with a .standing beaded collar, and a fittest lace bodice with a peplum over a tulle skirt. Orange blossoms in a tiara held the double illusion veil of finger-tip-length, and she' carried a cascade bouquet of white and- pink roses. ' Mrs. Donald G. Albright, sister of the bride, wore an aqua colored gown of satin and lace trimmed with rhincstones. Framing her face was an aqua velvet hat with a face veil dotted with rhinestones, and she carried a bouquet of red roses. Mr. Douglas Boyce, brother of the bridegroom, was best man, and ushers were Mr. William Watson, nephew of the bridegroom, and Mr. Stewart Zilm, brother of the bride. The reception was held at the Boot and Saddle Club. Gowned in a periwinkle blue dress with braid trim and black accessories, the mother of the bride received the guests. For a moior trip to Chicago, the bride departed in a hunter green knitted suit with green shoes and gray hat and accessories, complemented with a corsage of gold chrysanthemums. Upon their return, Mr. and Mrs. Boyce will reside in Haeberle Ave. | Family: BOYCE, Ernest / ZILM, Audrey Lois (F32882)
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| 14728 | Niagara Gazette - 11/1957 TONAWANDA -Mrs. R o se Benzino, 78, of 301 Broad St., died Sunday (Nov. 24, 1957) at DeGraff Hospital after a lengthly illness. A lifelong resident of this city, she formerly operated a fruit and vegetable store in Young .St. for many years. She retired 25 years ago. Her husband, the late George Benzino died in May of 1922. She was a member of Salem United Church of Christ and the Home Department of the church. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Franklin Deid.rich and Mrs. Samuel Aganski; two sons, Frank and George Benzino, 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; a sister Mrs. Ida Reist; and two brothers, Joseph Kohler, all of this city; and Edward Kohler, Buffalo. The Rev. Walter F. Hedzel will conduct the funeral service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in - Hamp Funeral Home. Burial in Elmlawn Cemetery. | KOHLER, Rose (I138117)
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| 14729 | Niagara Gazette - 11/1962 John Charles Beczkowski. 59, of 3014 Moneroe Ave died today (Nov. 28, 1962) in Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was born In Poland but was brought here as a child. He lived in this city for 50 years. He was an employe of the Certainteed Products Co. for 38 years and for five years prior to his illness he was a guard at the Olin Mathieson Chemical Co. Mr. Beczkowski was a mem- ber of the Star of Freedom Society, Polski National Alli- ance Group No. 3005, and the Holy Trinity Society. Polish Roman Catholic Union Group No. 712. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Roman Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife. Soph. ie; two sons. John S. Beczkowski. of this ci, and Matty, and Mat- thew M. Beczkowski, of Oak- land, Calif.; one daughter, Pauline J. Beczkowski, of this city; and one brother, Joseph Beczkowski, of this city. Also surviving are six grandchil- dren. Funeral services will be held Saturday (Dec. 1, 1962) at 19L39 a.m. at the Zajac Funeral Home, with a Selemn Requiem High Mass at St. Stanislaud Kostka Roman Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Interment will be in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will take place Friday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. | BECZKOWSKI, John Charles (I120582)
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| 14730 | Niagara Gazette - 11/1964 BOEHNKE Evelyn M. Boehnke, 42, of 1709 Linden Ave., North Tonawanda, died Sunday (Nov. 22, 1964) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a long illness. A lifelong resident of North Tonawanda, she was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid Society. She is survived by her husband, Harold L.; two daughters, Carole and Judith; three brothers, Robert, Raymond, and Martin Wendt and a sister, Miss Doris Wendt, all of North Tonawanda. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Wattengel Funeral Home, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, where services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Enno A. Schmook will officiate. Burial in White Chapel Memorial Park. | WENDT, Evelyn M (I70074)
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| 14731 | Niagara Gazette - 11/1965 Mr. and Mrs. John G. Russ, 832 Chilton Ave., celebrated their 50th anniversary by attending a Mass with their family at Sacred Heart Church and a dinner at the Crown and Anchor Restaurant. The Papal Apostolic blessing was bestowed. Married in Saranac Lake, Nov. 15, 1915, the couple has resided here for 46 years. They have seven children and 34 grandchildren. Their children include Mrs. Norman T. J e f f o r d s , 18th Street; John E. Russ, 90t.h Street; L. Paul Russ, 99th Street; and James R. Russ, Hyde Park Boulevard. Residing out-of-state are Mrs. Eugene J. Schmitt and Dr. William F. Russ, both of Xenia, Ohio; and Air Force Capt. Lawrence G. Russ, Albuquerque, N.M. | Family: RUSS, John G / DUPREY, Anna (F15244)
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| 14732 | Niagara Gazette - 11/1967 BOND-in Memorial Hospital, Nov. 11, 1967. Helena Bond, of 4430 Military Rd., Town of Niagara. Wife of G. Frederick; mother of Mrs. Archie (Vera) Caldwell. Town of Niagara; sister of Mrs. Elizabeth Martin, this city, ond Mrs. Gertrude ' Alcorn, Town of Niagara, ond Charles Bechtel, this city. Funerol servicer will be held from the Lane Funeral Home Inc , 8622 Buffalo Ave., Tuesday Nov. 14, at a time to be an nounced. Interment" Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. | BECHTEL, Helena (I130037)
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| 14733 | Niagara Gazette - 11/1967 Mrs. Mabel E Frasier, 61, of 1589 Redmon Road. Hamlin, sister of Carl Benz, 2515 Wash- Ington St.. Berghoitz, died Wed- nesday (Nov. 1, 1967) in Roches- tor after an illness of several years. She was born in Orleans County and is a former resident of Batavia and Albion. She was the widow of Walter. Frasier and the mother of Mrs. Marilyn Rath of Hamlin. She is also survived by her father, William G. Benz of Lockport. Funeral services will be held; at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Merrill- Grinnell Funeral Home in Albion. The Rev. Irwin H. Golter-, mann of St. John's Lutheran Church, Hamlin, will officiate. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Holly. | BENZ, Mabel E (I137887)
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| 14734 | Niagara Gazette - 11/1968 MIDDLEPORT-Spencer H. Bennett, 61, of 60 S. Main St., a former mayor of this community, died Monday (Nov. 11, 1968) in Medina Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He .was Middleport mayor from 1943 to 1951 and also served as a deputy Niagara County clerk from 1937 to 1950. A Republican, he was a village trusteee .from 1935 to 1943 and was Niagara County rent administrator from 1950 to 1953. He was a former employe of the Harrison Radiator Division of the General Motors Corp. in Lockport, where he worked from 1953 until retiring in March 1966 because of ill health. He was a superintendent of technical data at the firm. A native of this community, he was bom the son of the late George S. and Winnifred Ennist Bennett. His father once operated the Bennett Lumber Yard here. Mr. Bennett was a 1926 sraduat of the former Middleport High School and attended the former Mechanics Institute in Rochester. A past president of the Northwestern Association of Villiage Officials, he was a past master of Cataract Lodge 295 F and AM. Survivors include his wife Lauretta Redmond Bennett; and a sister, Mrs. Beverly Smith of Medina. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Wall- lace and Heath Funeral Home with the Rev. Alfred Underhill officiating. Burial will be in Hartland Central Cemetery. Cataract Lodge 295 will conduct Masonic services at 9 p.m. today in the funeral home. | BENNETT, Spencer H (I137194)
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| 14735 | Niagara Gazette - 11/1969 Charles H. Wheeler, 65, of 995 Saunders Settlement Road, dief today (Nov* 20,.! 1969) in Memorial Hospital after, a long illness. A.-native of Wilson he was employed-by the New York Central Railroad for 36. years before retiring in 1960 due to ill health. He is survived by his widow Dorothy; a son, Norman Wheel cr, a daughter, Norma Wheeler; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Jon< nie (Mary) Barbour, Mrs. Anthony (Patricia) Delgobbo and Mrs. Angelo (Dorothy) draolo, all of the thds city; two stepsons, Peter J. Becker, this city, and Capt. Leonard Becker, U.S. Army in Nevada; five sisters, Mrs. Walter (Edith) Simonton of Wilson, Mrs. Grover (Mable) Nelson of Newfane, Mrs. James (Clara) Gitson of Burt, Mrs. Frank (Grace) Strang in Michigan and Mrs. Frank (Florence) Kreeger of Florida. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren and s e v e r al nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at the Rhoney Funeral Home Saturday at 11 a.m. and by the Rev. William J. Devine of. Niagara United Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 5 and 7 to 5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. | WHEELER, Charles H (I130775)
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| 14736 | Niagara Gazette - 11/1969 L. P. Bobzien Dies at 65 Gazette Lockport Bureau GASPORT Lester P. Bobzien, 65, of 3952 Dale Road, Gasport, died Wednesday (Nov. 5, 1969) at. Buffalo General Hospital. A retired farmer, he had been a salesman for the De Kalb Seed Co. Amember of the Orangeport United Church of Christ, he had served as a trustee and a member of the Farm Bureau and the Niagara County Extension Service. His wife Thelma Weaver Bobzien, survives him. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. John R. Lyman Jr. of Youngstown; a son, Herbert Bobzien-of Gasport; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Adams of Bradenton, Fl'a., and Mrs. Neva Mayer and Mrs. Seva Mayer, both of Newfane; a brother, Burdelte Bobzien of California and eight grandchildren. Friends may call at the Bream Funeral Home, Main Street, Gasport, this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at Orangeport United, Church of Christ Saturday at 2 p.m. Memorials to the Orangeport United Church of Christ or the cancer fund Will be acceptable as tributes. Burial will be in Orangeport Cemetery. ALSO Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 11/6/1969 BOBZIEN - Lester P., 3952, Dale Rd Gasport, N.Y. passed away Nov. 5. 1969 at Buffalo General Hospital. He is surviv ed by his wife. Thelma, one daughter and one son, Mrs. John R. Lyman Jr. (Carol Lee) of Youngstown, N.Y. and Herbert Bobzien of Gasport, three °sisters and one brother," Mrs. Ruth Adams of Bradenton, Fla.. Mrs. Neva Mayer and Mrs. Ceva Mayer, both of Newfane, Burdette Bobzien of California and e i g h t grandchildren. Friends may call at the Bream Funeral Home, Main St., Gas- port on Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Or- angeport United church of Christ Saturday, Nove. 8, 1969 at 2:00 p.m. Rev. George Paboo- jian will officiate. Interment will be in Orangeport Cemetery. If desired memorials may be made to the Orangeport United Church of Christ or to the Can- cer Fund. | BOBZIEN, Lester P (I71357)
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| 14737 | Niagara Gazette - 11/2/1936 RANSOMVILLE, Nov. 3.-Charles Wasmund. 76 years old. well known Town of Porter farmer for many years, died Saturday evening at 6 o'clock at the family home In the Lake road. Mr. Wasmund was born in Germany but had resided in this vicinity for the past 50 years where he was a succeasful farmer. He was an active member of St. Peter's Lutheran church at North Ridge. Funeral services will be held from the family home tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock anl at 3 o'clock at St. Peter's Lutheran church. North Ridge. Interment will be in North Ridge cemetery. Mr. Wasmund is survived by his wife, Frederlcka, Wasmund. at home; three sons. Benjamin. Herman and Charles, Jr., at home: two daughters. Mrx. Charles Ernest, of Ransomville and Mrs. Samuel Suitor, of Younga- town: a brother. William Wasmund, of Niagara Falls and three sisters and two brothers in Germany. eight grandchildren and two great grand- children. | WASMUND, Charles (I88759)
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| 14738 | Niagara Gazette - 11/2/1937 RANSOMVILLE, Nov 2 - A lovely wedding was solemnized on Satur- day evening at 7 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents when Miss Gertrude Wiepert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wiepert, of this village, and Elton K. Wilkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wilkins, of North Ridge, were united in mar- riage. The Rev. Carl Oldach, pas- tor of the North Ridge Lutheran church, performed the ceremony. To the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march, played by Mrs. Al- bert Hecht, sister of the bride, the bride entered the living room on the arm of her father. She was lovely in a floor length gown of bllue taffeta, made with jacket effect, with ruffled sleeves and ruffles at the hemline. She wore a tiara of brillants and silver slippers and carried a bridal bouquet of bride's roses and white pompoms tied with a white satin bow. Miss Leona Donner, the maid of honor was gowned in gold-colored taffeta, floor length, made with jacket effect and short puffed sleeves. Gold slippers completed her costume. She carried an arm bouquet of yellow roses and pom- poms. Har o l d Wilkins. brother of the groom, was best man The bride's mother chose a gown of flowered crepe and the mother of the groom was attired In blue crepe. Following the ceremony, a wedding supper was served at the home of the bride's parents for the members of the immediate families. The bride's table, at which ten were seated, was attractively decorated in a color scheme of green and white and centered with a beautiful fourtiered wedding cake, flanked by green and white tapers. Ttoe bride's gift to the maid of honor was a compact and the groom presented a billfold to the best man. Mr, and Mrs. Wilkins left on a short motor trip, after which they will reside in Ransomvllle. The bride was attired in a black crepe ouemble with matching accessories. Prenuptial affairs for the bride vere: A linen shower given by Miss Edna Wilkins and Mrs. Elmer Wilkins at the home of Mrs. Fred Trippensee; a variety shower by Miss Leana Donner; a variety shower by Miss Doris Sievert. at which the Sunday achool teachers of St. Peter's Lutheran churchy North Ridge, were present; a party by Mrs. Charles Wiepert, Mrs. Albert Hecht and Mrs. Franklin Miller in the home of the latter at which the bride was presented with a beautiful floor lamp. Guests at the wedding were present from Sanborn, Wilson. Youngstown. Lockport, North Ridge and Ransomvllle. | Family: WILKINS, Elton K / WIEPERT, Gertrude (F30937)
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| 14739 | Niagara Gazette - 11/2/1939 BERGHOLTZ, Nov. 3 -Mrs. John Zimmerman, of Martlnsville has, announced the engagement of her daughter, Dorothy Retzlaff of this village to Albert Mueller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Mueller of Payne avenue, Niagara Falls. The wedding will take place November 25 at the St. James Lutheran church this village. | Family: MUELLER, Albert Rudolph / RETZLAFF, Dorothy Berta (F19123)
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| 14740 | Niagara Gazette - 11/2/1945 BARKER. N. Y., Nov. 2.-A lovely candlelight wedding was solemnized on Daturday evening, October 27, at 7:30 o'clock at the Somerset Union Methodist church when Miss Frances Ella Rhodes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Henry Rhodes, of West Lake road, became the bride of Mr. Earl K. Dickinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willford Dickinson, of Woodstock, Ont., the double ring ceremony being performed by the Rev. Marcum B. May, pastor of the church. The church was beautiful with the chancel decorated with silver candelabra, behind the open Bible, flanked on either side by tall candles banked with baskets of large white chrysanthemums and white pom-poms. Mrs. Mary Tay- lor Rhodes, of Warren's Corners, N.Y., played a program of music preceding the ceremony, following with the wedding music. Miss Joan Wass, of Barker, sand "Because," before the ceremony, and "I Love You, "Truly" during the service. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was lovely in a white gown, made with a fit- ted satin bodice, sweetheart neck- line and full puffed sleeves coming to a point over the wrists and with a wkirt of neonine, fashioned with a long train. Her finger tip veil, of Chinese silk, caught to a beaaded crown, was made of material sent to her from North Africa by the groom while he was stationed there. She wore three strands of pearls with matching earrings also the gift of the groom and carried a shower bouquet of white roses, pom-poms and stephanotis. The matron-of-honor, Mrs. Evelyn D. Riley, of Barker, a cousin of the bride, was gowned ln an ice blue dress made with a satin bodice, sweetheart neckline, bracelet length sleeves and full net skirt. She wore a tiara of yellow roses in her hair and carried a bouquet of yellow roses, chrysanthemums and pompoms. The bridesmaids. Mrs. Harrlette S. Anderson, of Niagara Falls, N. Y.. and Miss M. Onalee Rhodes, a sister of the bride, wore gowns of pink neonlne, while Miss D. Eleanor Rhodes, another sister, wore a dress of Ice blue neonlne. all made alike with fitted bodice and high round neckline. Little Linda R Deltrich, of Barker, a cousin of the bride, wearing a floor length dress of pink taffeta with a full skirt, was the flower girl The brides brother. Daniel Rhodrv was the rinh bearer, carrying the rings on a white satin pillow. The groom was attended bv his brother. Mr. Russell W Dickinson of Lockport. while the ushers were O. Oordon Rhodes, brother of the bride, and Harold and Warren Znnow. of Barker. The bride's mother wore a twoptece gown of Burgundy velvet and the groom's mother wore a black crepe costume, both wearing mixed corsages of roses and pom-poms. Immediately following the cere- mony, a reception to 300 relatives and friends was held in the church parlors. Mixed baskets and vases of garden flowers were used for dec- oration. The bride chose for her travel- ing costume, a three-piece suit of grey wool with black accessories and wore a corsage of gladiolus, roses and pompoms. After a motor trip through Canada, they will make their home in Lockport. Out-of-town guests were present from Woodstock, Ont., Ashtabula, Ohio, Buffalo, Avon, Lockport, Lyn- donville and Niagara Falls, N.Y. Pre-nuptial events included show- ers by the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Somerset church at the church parlors, and by Mrs. Evelyn Riley at her home at Barker. The groom has just received his discharge from the army after serv- ing for five years in England, Af- rica, Sicily, Corsica and Italy. | Family: DICKINSON, Earl K / RHODES, Frances Ella (F29716)
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| 14741 | Niagara Gazette - 11/2/1946 Mr. and Mrs. Louis Penders, 1135 1/2 Lin wood avenue, announce the engagement of their daughter, Genevieve, to Mr. Samuel Capolupo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Capolupo. 464 Nineteenth street. The wedding will take place In the near future. ALSO Niagara Gazette - 9/19/1947 RECENTLY WED-Mrs. Samuel Capolupo. the former Miss Genevieve Penders, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Penders, Llnwood avenue, whose marriage to Mr. Samuel Capolupo was recently solemnfred at the Sacred Heart church. Mr. Capolupo is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Capolupo, Nineteenth street. | Family: CAPOLUPO, Samuel J / PENDERS, Genevieve (F43991)
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| 14742 | Niagara Gazette - 11/2/1948 TOWN OF CAMBRIA, Nov. 2 Mrs. Eleanor A. Behnke. 63. of the Pekin Grangers To Dance Friday PEKIN. Nov. 2.-On Friday evening, the first public dance of the season will be held at the Pekin Grange hall. There will be round KJ c North Transit road turning it over on Mr. McGraw. He suffered a crushed chest and other Injuries and was pronounced dead upon arrival at Lockport City hospital. A life long resident. Mr. McGraw had worked for the Chlorine company for five years. He leaves his wife, nine children, five sisters and one bro to be lost at sea Cana di Other medal awards made posthumously were the Purple Heart. American Victory and American . . .. Defense Medals church held its monthly meeting Welker was a graduate of Wilson '.last night in the parish hall. Folhlgh school, an athlete of ouLstanri- lowing the reports of the secretary an bocia Niagara Chamber of Commerce and Junior Chamber and one each from the North and South End Business Men's association to discuss directional signs on the Queen Elizabeth way and the lighting of the Dorchester road circle to prevent accidents. Alderman Grant Donald and Alderman" Franklin Miller were apopinted by Mayor W. L. Houck to represent the City Council. A C. Huggins, Stamford township clerk, advised that the Stamford Council is not in favor of substituting brick for stone in the construc- Ridge road, died yesterday at tHF family home. She is survived by her husband, Edward; one daughter, Mrs. Norman Stange, Niagara Falls; two sons. Elwin T., North Tonawanda, and Edward R., at home; her mother, Mrs. Hulda Urtel. North Tonawanda; five sisters, Mrs, C. A. Strassburg, North Tonawanda. Mrs. R. H. Helman, Lockport. Mrs. Frank Behm and Mrs. B. S. Lindsay, both of North Tonawanda, and Mrs. James Dunn. Los Angeles. Calif., and three brothers. William Urtel, North Tonawanda. Edward Urtel, Ransomvllle, and Walter Urtel, Sanborn. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the Ridge road home and at 3 o'clock at St. Peter's Lutheran church. North Ridge. The Rev. Carl Oldach will officiate. Interment will be ln St. Peter's cemetery. Mrs. Behnke was born in St. Johnsburg and had lived in the Ridge road the last 40 years. She was an active member of St. Peter's church and its women's organiza- tions. | URTEL, Eleanore Albertine Louise (I58241)
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| 14743 | Niagara Gazette - 11/2/1950 BERGHOLTZ, Nov. 2St James Lutheran church was the setting at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon for the marriage of Miss Olga. B. Leupold, Buffalo, and the Rev. Otto Brass, pastor of St. James church. The Rev. Mr. Brass has been pastor of the local church for the last 39 years. The Rev. Rudolph Grabau, D.D., Buffalo, uncle of the bride, performed the ceremony before an altar banked with yellow chrysanthemums. Mrs. Fred Sommerfelt, Buffalo, sang "O Perfect Love** accompanied by Mr. Theodore Grabau at the organ. The bride chase a teal blue streetlength dress, pink hat and matching accessories. Her corsage was of pink roses. Mrs. Elsie Macholtz was matron of honor, wearing green silk with white accessories and a corsage of white roses. Roland Brass, Niagara road, son of the Rev. Brass, was the best man. The wedding dinner was held at the Plantation restaurant for the immediate families. White chrysanthemums centered the bride's table. At 9 p.m. a reception followed at the parsonage, which was decorated with yellow and white chrysanthemums. Cake and coffee were served. Out of town guests included the Rev. and Mrs. Rudolph Grabau and Hugo Grabau, Mr. and Mrs. Fred sommerfelt, Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Grabau, Jr., Miss Hilda Kinderman, Miss Norma Grabau, all of Buffalo; the Rev. and Mrs. Edward Grabau, North Tonawanda, and Miss Minnie Hoffmeister, Niagara Falls. The bride, who was an employe at Hens and Kelly's in Buffalo, was delightfully surprised by her co-workers attending the reception. They included: Mrs. Sadie Fritz, Mrs. Marge Eibl, Mrs. Robert Pattern, Mrs. C. Ernst, Mrs. Mary Pfiffer, Mrs. Jeanc Cleary, Mrs. Laura Atmatage, Mrs. Elsie Macholtz, Mrs. Lillian Robertson, Mrs. Evelyn Lemienz and Mrs. Lillian Mendelson. After a week's trip to New York City the "couple will return to the parsonage in Bergholtz. On November 12 the congregation will give a reception in honor of the Rev. and Mrs. Brass in the school hall. Supper will be served at 5:30 p. m. In absence of the pastor of St James church for this Sunday, Dr. Rudolph Grabau will preach the sermon. There will be one service only at 10:45 o'clock. | Family: BRUSS, Otto Carl August / LEUPOLD, Olga B (F17716)
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| 14744 | Niagara Gazette - 11/2/1950 Wilhelmina Swan Dies at Age of 91 Mrs. Wilhelmina Swan, 91, a native and resident of this city throughout her life, died last night at the Niag ara Falls Memorial hospital. She was the daughter of the late George and Charlotte Haeberle, an old pioneer family in the city, and the wife of the late Gayton H. Swan. Mrs. Swan was the oldest member ot the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church, a life member of Flagler Chapter 355, Order of Eastern Star, a charter member of Riverdale Rebeka Lodge 195, and a member of the Ladies' Aid society of the Lutheran church. Surviving are a son, Frank G. Swan, Hamilton, Ont.; three daughters, Mrs. Charlotte E Dykstra, Mrs. Hilda B. Hauth and Mrs. Edna L. Hull; one brother, Charles E, Hae berle; two sisters. Miss Barbara Hae berle and Mrs. Carrie Padelford, all of this city, and six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Dykstra Funeral home, 1619 Main street, until 1 p.m. Saturday. Funeral services will be at the convenience of the family. The Rev. Arthur H. Schmoyer will officiate. | HAEBERLE, Wilhelmine (I62673)
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| 14745 | Niagara Gazette - 11/2/1959 BOYLE- In Mt. St. Mary's Hospital, November 1, 1959. Catherine A. Boyle, of 930 Ferry Ave. Mother of Mrs. Elmer G Heuer, William J. Boyle, Joseph P. . Boyle, Carl A. Youngblood, John P. Youngblood, all of this city, Mrs. J. Kenneth Seager, Burt, N.Y,, Lawrence J. Youngblood, Portagevllle, N.Y. Sis, ter of John Halter, Canajoharle. N.Y Joseph Halter, N.Y. City, Mrs. F. Hugh Avery, Richmond, Virginia, Mrs. Matthew Richmond, Elmlra, N.Y. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the Rhoney Funeral Home, 1124 Ontario Ave., Wed.,November 4, 1959, at 9 a.m. and at Our Lady of Lebanon Church. at 9:30 a.m._ Interment In Gate of Heaven Cemetery | HALTER, Catherine A (I101659)
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| 14746 | Niagara Gazette - 11/2/2010 LEWISTON - Evelyn (nee Powell) Neubauer, 88, of Lewiston, NY, went to her eternal home on Sunday, October 31, 2010 at her residence, while under the care of Niagara Hospice, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born on December 17, 1921 in Summerville, PA, she was the daughter of the late David and Mabel (Crawford) Powell. Mrs. Neubauer attended schools in Pennsylvania and came to Niagara Falls, NY during World War II. On September 28, 1946 Evelyn married Richard G. Neubauer in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. He predeceased her on November 26, 2003. She worked for the former Spirella Company and later was a Manager for Jo-Ann Fabrics in Lewiston. Mrs. Neubauer was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in the Town of Niagara, NY as well as the former Home Extension Club. Evelyn enjoyed singing in the church choir, playing piano and sewing. Mrs. Neubauer is survived by one daughter, Roberta "Robin" Neubauer of Lewiston, NY; one sister, Jean (Clair) Miller of Florida; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will be present to receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the Chapel of the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY (297-9007). Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Friday, November 5th at 10:00 AM in Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2759 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, with Rev. Glenn Richardson officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment will follow in Niagara Falls, Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. If desired memorial offerings may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2759 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304, Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094 or to Upper Mountain Fire Company, 839 Moyer Road, Lewiston, NY 14092. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting us at www.ottoredanz.com and www.niagara-gazette.com/Obituaries. | POWELL, Evelyn (I89263)
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| 14747 | Niagara Gazette - 11/2/2010 NIAGARA FALLS - Robert E. Ferchen, age 82, of Bergholz, was called to his heavenly home on November 1, 2010 in Mount St. Mary's Hospital. Born in the Town of Wheatfield, NY, on January 2, 1928 to the late Valerius and Helene (Voelker) Ferchen. A lifelong member of St. James Ev. Lutheran Church, Bergholz. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Wendt on June 3, 1950. She entered into rest December 5, 1997. Robert is a U.S. Army veteran and was a member of the American Legion- Wheatfield Post 1451 and an exempt member of the Bergholz Volunteer Fire Company. His hobbies and interests included baseball, playing euchre and gardening. He was employed at Canlake-Ashland Oil Company and NOCO in Tonawanda, retiring as a supervisor in 1990. Survivors include two children, Cary (Laura) Ferchen and Claudia Ferchen; grandchildren, Christopher (Michelle) Ferchen, Donna (Ron) Ferchen, Tim (fiancee Franci) Ferchen and Jonathan Ferchen; step-grandchildren, Lisa (Andrew) Ferree and Erin (Michael) Jankowiak; a great-grandchild, Savannah and step-great-grandchildren, Andrew, Hannah and Madison; and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, wife, a brother, Valerius Ferchen; and a sister, Marjorie Eustice. Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Wednesday from 4 - 8 PM. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Jeff Milsten, on Thursday at 11:00 AM in St. James Ev. Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Road and Rohr Street in Bergholz. Interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church. Visit www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for online guest register. | FERCHEN, Robert Edmund (I52542)
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| 14748 | Niagara Gazette - 11/20/1925 Cambria, Nov. 20-Funeral services were held for H. Eugene Branch at the Wright's Corners Presbyter'an church at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon and interment was made in the Wrights Corners cemetery. Mr. Branch died in East Aurora, N. Y., •where he has been living for some time. He was born and reared In North Niagara county. He leaves to mourn him, his wife, Lottie, three daughters. Mrs. Jennie "Bangs, M!ddleport; Mrs. Edith Mead. East Aurora and Mrs. Don Bissell of LaSalle, and one son, Frank D. Branch, of Lockport; two brothers William K. Branch and Jay Branch of Kewfane and Lockport, two sisters, Mrs. Fred Brower and Mrs. Hattle Church. | BRANCH, H Eugene (I165467)
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| 14749 | Niagara Gazette - 11/20/1928 A very pretty wedding was solemnized at 3:30 o clock on Saturday afternoon at the Church of Christ Disciples, when Miss Thclma Weaver, daughter of Mrs. Laura Weaver of this city became the bride of Lester Bobzien. son of Mr. and Mrs. William Bobzien of Burt. N. Y. The ceremony was performed by the Reverend Z. E. Bates. The church was beautifully decorated with palms and chrysanthemums. Mrs. Myron J. Schadc sang "At Dawning." Just before the ceremony accompanied by Mrs. Banks who also played the wedding march. The bride, who was given in marriage by her cousin Myron Schadc. looked lovely In a wedding gown of white crepe-back satin. The skirt was made of bouffant styk with uneven hemline and was trimmed with chantilly lace and pearls. Her tulle veil was arranged cap-style and' was caught with orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of lillles of the valley and bridal roses. The bride's sister. Miss Lorene Weaver, acted as bridesmaid. She was gowned in powder blue georgette with hat to match and carried an arm bouquet of chrysanthemums. Leonard Bradt. Jr.. acted as best man and the ushers were Burdettc Bob- zien and Myron Weaver. Immediately following the ceremony a reception for fifty guests was held at tho home of the bride. After a motor trip to Washington. Philadelphia ond New York. Mr. and Mrs. Bobzien will reside at Burt. N. Y. Among those who entertained at prenuptial affairs were: Mrs. Harry Davis. Miss Myrtle Vedder. and the Loyal Daughters' Class of the church of Christ, each with variety showers: the Girls' Sewing club with a personal shower, and Mrs. Richard Willis and Mrs. Jerald McCollum with a Rose Marie shower. Guests were present, from Ransomville, Lockport, Little Valley. Youngstown. Sanborn. Buffalo. Confer. Burt Newfane and Tonawanda. | Family: BOBZIEN, Lester P / WEAVER, Thelma (F24504)
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| 14750 | Niagara Gazette - 11/20/1928 LOOKPORT, Nov. 20.-Refusal of the attending physician to sign a death certificate, yesterday moved Dr. P. A. Klttinger, coroner, to announce that he will hold an inquest in the death of Walter J. Kline, 53 years old, who died on Saturday after several weeks' Illness. Although Kline was critically ill with a carbuncle on his neck, only Christian Science practitioners were called until a few hours before the man's death. Coroner Klttinger said he had been told. Dr. H. H. Mayne, called after Kline lapsed into unconsciousness, refused to sign a death certificate, according to the coroner. At an autopsy held yesterday, upon direction of Coroner Klttinger, physicians found that the man died of ab- cesses on the liver and spleen attributed to poison from the carbuncle, which was six Inches in diameter. Drs. F. W. Barry and J. O. Heal performed the autopsy Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Florence O. Kline; his father, Joseph M. Kline; two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Herbert Glover and Miss Mina Kline of Lockport and Victor W. Kline of the Ridge road | KLINE, Walter Joseph (I14266)
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