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| 19851 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/19/1984 BELL - Willis F. Bell, 75, of Tonawanda, Saturday (November 17, 1984) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital Mr. Bell was a member of Salem United Church of Christ, National Hose Co. No.l, Tonawanda Firemen's Benevolent Assoc., the Eldredge Club, the Last Man's Club and the Tonawanda Senior Citizens He retired in 1971 after 35 years with Columbus McKinnon. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth (nee Camp) Bell Mr Bell is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Raymond (Rita) Phelps of North Tonawanda, Mrs James (Mildred) Hankinson and Mrs Charles (Carol) DeDario, both of Tonawanda and several nieces and nephews Friends may call Monday 7 to 9 p.m., at the Wattengel Funeral Home, Inc , 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda where services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m , the Rev Richard H Trump officiating. In terment Elmlawn Cemetery | BELL, Willis F (I106585)
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| 19852 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/1940 POITI.MAN-PIEPER - Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pieper of 40 Marion Street announce t h e e n g a g e m e n t of t h e i r daguhter, Betty Jane, to Mr, Clifford E. P o h l m a n , son of Mr and Mrs, George P o h l m a n of 5 4 Manhattan street. | Family: POHLMAN, Clifford E / PIEPER, Betty Jane (F21776)
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| 19853 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/1986 BLAIR - Mary Szepesi Blair. 77 formerly of Bishop Gibbons Apartments, Monday (November 3, 1986) at Mt View Health Facility in Lockport A native of Tonawanda she was the sister of the late Elizabeth Krolczyk and John Szepesi Mrs Blair was a member of the North Tonawanda Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses She is survived by her daughter, Mrs Robert D (Wilma) Shepler of North Tonawanda two grand children, Susan I Gabour of New Hampshire and Robert Dean (Sandra) Shepler of Albany, a great grandson, Jason Nicholas Gabour, also of New Hampshire, a brother, Michael Szepesi of Tona wanda and several nieces and neph ews. Friends may call Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m at John 0 Roth Funeral Home, Inc . Morgan and William Sts., Tonawanda where services will be conducted Wed nesday at one o'clock p.m Mr Clinton L Grimes will officiate Burial will be in Elmlawn Ceme tery. | SZEPESI, Mary (I145021)
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| 19854 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/2/1897 Letters testamentary on the estate of William Fehrman have been granted to Carl Fehrman of North Tonawanda. | FAEHRMANN, Carl Friedrich Wilhelm (I64683)
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| 19855 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/2/1910 Mrs. August Bohlman of Falconer street has issued' invitations for the wedding of her daughter, Miss Minnie Bohlman to Mr. Fred C. Vorpahl of North Tonawanda, which will be solemnised, Thursday evening November 10 at 8 o'clock in St. Peter's Church at the corner of Bryant and Thompson streets, the Reverend Mr. Eberbach officiating. A reception will be held at the home of the bride after the ceremony. | Family: VORPAHL, Frederick C / BOHLMAN, Minnie L (F28910)
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| 19856 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/2/1933 Jerome F. Belter, two years old, son of Mr. and Mrs Roman Belter, died yesterday afternoon at the family residence, 1019 Nash road. Besides the parents a brother, Richard, and a sister, Lois, survive. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence. Burial will be in the Good Shepard cemetery, Pendleton. | BEITER, Jerome F (I133107)
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| 19857 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/2/1938 GROFENBERGER - - William N. Grofenberger, 71, died yesterday afternoon at his home, 489 Adam street, after a prolonged illness. Bom in Swormsville, he resided in Tonawanda the past 50 years. He was a member of Tonawandas Aerie, No. 1411, F. O. E. and the St, Francis church. Surviving are a wife, Anna, nee Lorich; a daughter, Mrs, Walter Berndt, two sons, Joseph W. and George J.; three brothers, Joseph, John W. and George, and seven grand- | children, all of Tonawanda. Rites will be heM Friday morning at 8:30 from the residence and at 9 o'clock from the St, Francis church. The Very Rev. John A. Weismantel will officiate and bur. ial will be in St. Mary's cemetery, Swormsville. | GROFFENBERGER, William N (I141517)
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| 19858 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/2/1970 HARMS - Karen M. Harms, 19, of 99 Spruce St., North Tonawanda, at West Seneca, New York, Sunday (Nov. 1, 1970). Beloved daughter of Donald and Rosemary (nee Brenon) Harms; sister of Ronald, Kenneth, Sandra and Janet Harms, all at home. Granddaughter of Mrs. Victoria Harms and Mrs. Margaret Brenon of the Tonawandas; niece of several aunts and uncles. Friends received by the family 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson St., North Tonawanda, where prayers will be said Wednesday at 9 a.m., followed by a Mass of Requiem at 9:30 a.m. from Ascension Church. Interment at Resthaven Cemetery | HARMS, Karen Marie (I170043)
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| 19859 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/2/1977 HAWKINS - Albert R. Hawkins, 58, of North Tonawanda, Tuesday (Nov. 1, 1977) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Hawkins was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, an Army Air Force veteran of World War II and an employee of Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. for 26 years. He is survived by his wife, Ruth (nee Semper) Hawkins; a son, Douglas T. Hawkins of Pittsburgh, Pa., and a daughter, Mrs. James (Janice) Mc- Closkeyof Buffalo, NY.; a grandson, Gregory M c C l o s k e y ; two brothers, Russell and J. Leonard Hawkins, both of Phoenix, Ariz. The family will receive friends at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda this evening from 7 to 9 and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home Thursday at 10 a.m., the Rev. George S. Snyder will officiate. Interment in White Chapel Memorial Park. If so desired, memorials may be made to St. Peter's United Church of Christ Memorial Fund | HAWKINS, Albert R (I110114)
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| 19860 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/2/1979 T H I E B O L T - Kathleen A. Thiebolt, 81, of Tonawanda entered into rest on Thursday Nov. 1, 1979) at De- G r a f f -M e m o r i a l Hospital. Miss Thiebolt was a lifelong resident of Tonawanda and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church and the Altar Society. Beloved sister-in-law of Mrs. William (Anna) Thiebolt of Tonawanda, and Mrs. James (Mary) Thiebolt of "California. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Friends may call this evening from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Creasey Memorial Chapel I n c . , 138 D e l a w a r e S t ., Tonawanda where prayers will be said Saturday at 10 a.m. by the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Ralph M. Miller. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery | THIEBOLT, Kathleen A (I105076)
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| 19861 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/20/1912 Mr. and Mrs, Henry Zaggel of 48 Falconer street announce-the engagement of their daughter, Pauline, to Mr. Roy Carroll of Tonawanda. The wedding will take place in December. | Family: CARROLL, Royal Fales / ZAGGEL, Pauline H (F27340)
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| 19862 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/20/1936 Two sudden deaths in North Tonawanda required the investigation last night and today of Coroner J. E. Helwig. Driving along Oliver street near the Spillman Engineery Company's plant shortly before 8 o'clock this morning, Frank Heim, an employe of the company, saw a man sitting on the sidewalk in a helpless condition. Heim learned that the roomed at the Lincoln Hotel, Main and Goundry streets, and, placing him in his car, drove rapidly to the hotel. Hurrying inside to secure help, Heim and several guests returned to the car and found the man dead. Dr. Helwig said that death was due to a heart attack. In the man's pocket was found a card, on which appeared the riame of William Carpenter, 77 years old, 134 Main street, North Tonawanda. The police and Coroner Helwig were trying this afternoon to learn if this is the man's name and whether he has any relatives. Dies Eating Apple. Dr. Helwig was called to the home of Gerhardt Zuch, 1521 Kingston street late last night because of the sudden death of Warren Hill, 53 years old, a boarder, who was employed as a cabinet maker at the Wurlitzer company's plant on the Niagara Falls boulevard. Hill was eating an apple when he was stricken, passing away almost instantly. Dr. Helwig gave the cause of death as apoplexy. Mrs. Frederick G. Voss of Buffalo, a daughter and the only surviving immediate member of Hill's family, came to North Ton- awanda this afternoon and made arrangements for services Sunday afternoon and cremation at Forest Lawn, Buffalo. | HILL, Warren (I107730)
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| 19863 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/20/195 Mrs. Anna Sattelberg Ewald, 68, native of North Tonawanda, died Sunday at Phoenix, Ariz. Mrs. Ewald and her husband, the late Rudolf A. Ewald, operated a nursery business at Unionville, Mich., after she left North Tonawanda. The funeral will be Wednesday at the A. L. Moore & Sons Funeral Home and Mount Cal- vary Lutheran church in Phoenix. Mrs. Ewald was a sister of Albert C. Herman, George, J o hn and William Sattelberg, Mrs. Henry Heuer and Mrs. Hubert Goerss, all of this area. | SATTELBERG, Anna Sophia (I54474)
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| 19864 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/20/1964 Karl Beccue announces that the marriage of his sister, Naomi Beccue of Lockport, to Norman Unferdross, formerly of North Tonawanda, will be solemnized Nov. 21 at 11:30 a.m. in St. Peters United Church of Christ, South Street, corner of Locust Street, Lockport. The future bride and bridegroom are sight-impaired patients in the Niagara County Infirmary. Relatives and friends of the couple are invited to attend the ceremony and a reception in the home of Clay Beccue, 4894 Sunset Drive, Lockport. The couple will live in the Niagara County Nursing Home in Newfane. | Family: UNFERDROSS, Norman C / BECCUE, Naomi Marie (F20296)
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| 19865 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/20/1981 BRUNING" Ernest C B r u n i n g , 49, in Jacksonville, Fla., November 26, 1981. Born in North Tonawanda. he was a graduate of North Tonawanda High School and Bryant & Stratton Business School and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Mr. Bruning was an Audit Manager for Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., in Newcastle, Pa. He is survived by a brother, Eric Bruning of North Tonawanda; a sister, Mrs. Ella Golde of Jacksonville. Fla.; two nieces and two nephews. Memorial Service to be held at a later date. | BRUNING, Ernest C (I178314)
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| 19866 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/21/1919 A pretty wedding was solemnized last evening at eight o'clock in St. Pauls Lutheran Church on Washington street when Miss Mabel Segwalt, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Roggow of Lin wood avenue was united in marriage to Mr. August Eberbach. Rev. August Eberbach, father of the bridegroom, performed the ceremony. The bridal music from Lohengrin was played. Tnn bride, who was given in marriage by her mother, was charmingly gown ed in white satin with beaded trimmings and a court train, Her tulle veil was caught with a wreath of orange blossoms and she carried a shower bouquet of bride roses. Mrs. Milton Zimpfer was matron of honor She wore her wedding dress of crepe meteor and carried yellow chrysan themums. Miss Henrietta Eberbach, sister of the bridegroom, was maid of honor. She was gowned in white crepe-de-chine and carried yellow chry santhemums. Miss Lorretta Dietrich, who was bridesmaid, wore a gown of white silk chiffon and carried yellow chrysanthemums. Mr Milton Zimpfer was the best man. Mrs. Roggow was gowned in white silk voile. The church was deccorated with palms. A reception at the bride's home followed the ceremony, dinner being served with covers for ten at the bride's tab- le. | Family: EBERBACH, August / SEGWALT, Mabel (F37301)
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| 19867 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/21/1919 Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Zimmerman of 100 Scott street announce the marriage of t heir daughter. Alice, to Mr. Arnold C. Buchhardt of North Tonawanda which was solemnized Wednesday af- ternoon at four o'clock at the parson age of the Friedens Church on Schenk Street. Rev, E. A. Schultz performed the ceremony. The attendants were Miss Vera McCully and Mr Franklin Gaum. Mr. and Mrs. Buchhardt left on an eastern trip and, upon their return, will be at home at 163 Sommer street after December 1. | Family: BUCHHARDT, Arnold / ZIMMERMAN, Alice (F66542)
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| 19868 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/21/1956 PERGE - Mary Perge, nee Sumi, 63, of 428 Stanley St., died unexpectedly yesterday in DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Born in Hungary she had been a resident of North Tonawanda for the last 44 years. She was a member of Ascension Church and of St. Stephan's Hungarian Lodge. She is survived by her husband, Alexander Sr., a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Margaret) Arbeiter of North Tonawanda, two sons, Andrew and Alexander Jr., two grandchildren, a brother, Andrew Sumi of Lockport, and two sisters in Hungary. Serv- ices will be at 8:30 a.m. Friday from the Niagara Memorial Cha- els, Inc., 549 Oliver St., and at 9 a.m. in Ascension Church with the Rev. Francis J. Hunt officiating. Burial in Mt. Oliver Cemetery. | SUMI, Mary (I117824)
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| 19869 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/21/1972 William G. Bacon "Sr., 78, of 231 Canton St., Tonawanda, an engineer for the Great Lakes Towing Co. for 52 years, died yesterday at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Bacon was a member of the Licensed Tugmen's Protective Association and St. Francis of Assisi Church and a charter member of its Holy Name Society. He is survived by his wife, Mildred; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Giuseppetti of North Tonawanda; two sons, William G. Bacon Jr. of the Town of Tonawanda and Robert J. Bacon of Tonawanda; 12 grandchildren, and a brother George A. Bacon of Tonawanda. Services will be conducted at the Brunner Funeral Home, North Tonawanda, at 9 a.m. Thursday, followed by a Mass of the Resurrection at 9:30 a.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Church. Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Town of Tonawanda. Trial underway | BACON, William George (I120131)
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| 19870 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/21/1979 RECH - Genevieve (nee Woods) Rech, 87, of Tonawanda, Tuesday (November 20, 1979) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. A native of Tonawanda, she was the wife of Glenn A. Rech who died in 1942. She is survived by two sons, William A. Rech of Tonawanda and Richard (Jeanette) Rech of North T o n a w a n d a ; two grandsons, Glenn R. and Terry W. Rech of North Tonawanda, also survived by several nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. this afternoon at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Morgan and William Sts., Tonawanda by the Rev. Richard H. Trump. Burial at Elmlawn Cemetery. | WOODS, Genevieve (I99133)
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| 19871 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/21/1981 BALLNER - Jaclynn M. Ballner, 30, of North Tonawanda, Friday, (November 20. 1981) after a brief illness. A life long resident of the Tonawandas, Jaclynn was employed at the Your Most Restaurant in the Delton Plaza. She is survived by her father. Frank M. Ballner of Tonawanda, two sisters, Marsha Ballner of Buffalo, and Sandra Hudson of Tonawanda; two brothers, Francis (Charlotte) Ballner of Buffalo and James E. Ballner of Tonawanda; and her dear friend Larry R o b e r t s of North Tonawanda. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Friends may call on SUNDAY from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hamp Funeral Mome, Inc., Adam and Seymour Sts., Tonawanda, where funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday | BALLNER, Jaclynn Marie (I122832)
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| 19872 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/22/1900 John Williams of Creek Road Died Monday at Age of 93 Years. John Williams aged 96 years on of the oldest residents of Niagara County died during the past week at his home on the Creek Road between here and Bergholz and was buried yesterday. The deceased was a wealthy farmer having come to this country over sixty years ago, settling on the farm where he died. He leaves three children John and August of Bergholz and Mrs. Kent of Lockport . Mr. Williams in his younger days took a prominent part In the affairs of the county and is well known to the older inhabitants of Western New York. | WILLIAM, Johann (I56147)
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| 19873 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/22/1921 Mrs. Velina Howard Batt, 66, wife of Casper Batt, died at her home in Cleveland after a long illness. Mrs. Batt was a resident of Tonawanda until about 11 years ago when she moved to Cleveland. Mrs. Batt is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Laura Walker and Miss Lillian Batt. one brother. Thomas Howard of Tona wanda and three sisters, Mrs. Ella Oswell and Mrs. Emma Outwater of Lockport, and Mrs. Hattie Young of Christiana street this city. The funeral will be held in Cleveland Tuesday at 2 p. in. | HOWARD, Velina (I127155)
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| 19874 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/22/1928 Mrs. Charlotte Rumbold, 62 years old, wife of the late John Rumbolt, died this morning at her home, 143 Zimmerman street. She was a life-long resident of north Tonawanda. She is sur- vived by a son, Alderman Walter Rumbold; two daughters, the Misses Irene and Ruth Rumbold; three brothers, Louis, Charles and Frank Reinbolt, and four sisters, Mrs. Frank Niehouse, Mrs. Rich- ard Hempel and Mrs. George Lockman, all of the Tonawandas, and Mrs. Peter Mislin, Buffalo. | REINBOLT, Charlotte (I108956)
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| 19875 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/22/1975 MR. AND MRS. ERNEST ZOBRIST will celebrate their 44th wedding anniversary Nov. 21. Mr. Zobrist is a retired employe of Durez Plastics Division and is currently noble grand of Electric City Lodge 663, IOOF. Mrs. Zobrist is an avid china painter and noble grand of Rosedale Rebekah Lodge 386. They have three children: Richard (Nancy) Zobrist, Mrs. George (Jean) Kell and Mrs. Rosaire (Virginia) Vaillancourt. They also have five grandchildren. ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/25/1931 Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Anna Mae Kom- anitsky to Mr. Ernest Zobrist, which was quietly solemnized Sat- urday afternoon. November 21st, 4 o'clock, the Rev. A. Hils officiating. The attendant was Mrs. Arthur Goerke. Mr. and Mrs. Zobrist will reside at 19 Erie street. | Family: ZOBRIST, Ernest / KOMANITSKY, Anne M (F36063)
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| 19876 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/22/1976 BUICKE - Harold C. Buicke, 79, of North Tonawanda, Sunday (November 21, 1976) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Mr. Buicke was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, president of White Chapel Memorial Park, Inc., a member of Ellicott Creek Fire Co., the Rescue Fire Co., and Exempt Firemen's Association. He was a retired foreman of Spaulding Fibre Co., and he operated a fishing tackle business at his residence. Beloved husband of Louise C. (nee Johns) Buicke; father of Donald (Sadie) Buicke of North Tonawanda and the late Warren Buicke; grand- father of Brian Buicke of North Tonawanda, Barbara Schmidt of New York City and Ellen Buicke of North Tonawanda; brother of Mrs. Robert (Virginia), Mortimer of Eden, N.Y. Friends received by the family 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson St., North Tonawanda where ser- vices will be held Wed- nesday at 1:30 p.m., the Rev. Enno Schmoock officiating. Interment at White Chapel Cemetery | BUICKE, Harold C (I186234)
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| 19877 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/22/1976 LA FLEUR - Truman J. La Fleur, 70, of North T o n a w a n d a , unexpectedly Sunday (Nov. 21, 1976) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. A native of Tonawanda, he had been a resident of North Tonawanda the past 42 years. Mr. La F l e u r owned a nd operated La Fleur's Delicatessen at Tremont and Vandervoort Sts., in North Tonawanda from 1943 to 1969 and was a member of the North Tonawanda Senior Citizens. He i survived by his wife, Lillian (nee Wolanske) La Fleur; a daughter, Mrs. La Vern (Lorrain) Ensminger of the Town of Pendleton; two sons, Donald T. La Fleur of Tonawanda and James G. La Fleur of North Tonawanda; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Slater of Tonawanda, Miss Harriet La Fleur of Hollywood, Fla., and Mrs. Rita Pilkey of Seattle, Wash.; a brother, Leon La Fleur of Atlanta, Ga., ten grandchildren a n d one g r e a t - granddaughter. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Morgan and William Sts., Tonawanda where services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday by the Rev. Robert L. Rickus. Burial will be in St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery. | LAFLEUR, Truman J (I92749)
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| 19878 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/23/1922 The marriage of Miss Doris Ziehl and Lawrence Hosmer, both of Mar tinsville, was solemnized Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the home of Rev. L. W. Harper in 822 Wheatfield street. Rev. Harper officiating. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of Mr. Hosmer's mother, Mrs. Martha Hosmer, on t h e Creek road. | Family: HOSMER, Lawrence / ZIEHL, Doris (F35399)
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| 19879 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/23/1981 CLIFFORD - Gertrude C. (nee Balling) Clifford of Tonawanda unexpectedly Friday (November 20, 1981) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. A native of Tonawanda, she was the sister of the late Sophia Carney, Florence Korkow, Henry, Fred. Leo. Leonard, Norman and Walter Balling. Mrs. Clifford had been employed at Remington Rand. No.Tonawanda for 25 years until 1958 and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church and the Altar Society. She is survived by her husband, Archiband Clif- ford' a sister, Mrs. Frances Brown of Englewood, Fla.; two brothers, Joseph Balling of Williamsville and Jacob (Ann) Balling of North Tonawanda and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at John 0. Roth Funeral Home. Morgan and William Sts., Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 10 a.m.. Tuesday, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Ralph M. Miller will officiate. Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Association of W.N.Y. | BALLING, Gertrude K (I122579)
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| 19880 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/23/1982 ALBRIGHT -Amanda Albright of Tonawanda, November 20, 1982. Mother of Mrs. James (Lois) Gardner and John Blackley both of Lockport. Also survived by thirty grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held in St. Mary's Church, Gasport, Monday morning. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by the Rev. Frank Skupien. Interment was in St. Charles Cemetery, Newfane. | BRAUER, Amanda M (I113320)
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| 19881 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/23/1983 BLAIR Mary K (nee Kennedy) Blair, 82, of North Tonawanda, unexpectedly Monday (November 21, 1983) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital Bom in Schnectady, NY, she had been a resident of Tonawanda for more than 40 years and was the wife of Arthur F. Blair who died in 1979. Mrs. Blair was a member of Ascension R.C. Church. She Is survived by a son, William A. Blair; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Robert (WUma) Shepard, both of North Tonawanda; four grandchildren, Amy Sue Blair and Mary Beth Blair, both of Tonawanda, Susan Shepard of North Tonawanda and Dean (Lynn) Shephard of Westfield, N.Y.; a brother, William R. (Marion) Kennedy of Niagara Falls, NY. and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday only 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at John 0 Roth Funeral Home, Inc., Morgan and William Sts., Tonawanda where services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Wednesday followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Ascension R.C. Church at 9:30. Burial will be In White Chapel Cemetery. | KENNEDY, Mary (I149734)
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| 19882 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/24/1916 A quiet wedding was solemnized last evening at 7:30 o'clock, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Rech of J84 Payne avenue, when their niece Miss Mable Carrington of East Felton street was united in marriage to Mr. Elmer Behrns of Washington street. Rev. Willis P. Hume, pastor of the Third Presbyterian Church performed the ceremony, in the presence of thirty relatives and friends. The house was decorated with ferns and cut flowers and the ceremony was performed under an arch of smilax and flowers. The bride was gowned in blue taffeta and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums. Miss Mable Kinzly, cousin or the bridegroom was the maid-ofhonor and was gowned in green taffeta and carried yellow chrysanthemums. Mr. Clarence Behrns, brother of the bridegroom was the best man. Miss Sarah Kinzly played the wedding music. Following the ceremony the wedding dinner was served, the dishes of the bride's, grandmother being used. Covers were laid for ten at the bride's table. Decorations were carried out in yellow and white. The wedding gifts were numerous and beautiful. Mr. and Mrs. Behrns will be at home in their new residence in 95 Jackson avenue after December 15. | Family: BEHRNS, Elmer W / CARRINGTON, Mabel (F47261)
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| 19883 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/24/1928 An exceedingly pretty autumn wedding took place at the St. Fran- cis church Wednesday morning, at 9 o'clock, when Miss Bernadine Fitzgerald was united in marriage to Mr. Charles Batt, Jr. The bride was charmingly gown- ed in blue crepe with hat, slippers and stocking to match, she wore a bridal bouquet of roses. She was attended by her sister, Mrs. Ina Shimpf, who was becomingly gowned in cocoa brown, with hat, slippers and stocking to match, and carried pink roses. The best man was Mr. Albert Batt, brother of the groom. The residence was dec- orated throughout with cut flowers. A reception was held at the home of the bride, covers being laid for fourteen at the bride's table, which was decorated with cut flowers and centered with a beautiful wed- ding cake. Guests were present from Buffalo. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Batt, Jr., will be at home December 1, at 138 Sweeney street. | Family: BATT, Charles X / FITZGERALD, Bernadine C (F44826)
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| 19884 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/24/1959 The engagement ot Miss June Reinbolt, daughter ot Mrs. George Reinbolt, 56 Klaum Ave., North Tonawanda and the late Mr. Reinbolt, to Kenneth H. Zacher, son of Mrs. Chester Zacher ol Friendship, N Y. and the late Mr. Zacher is announced by the future bride's mother. The wedding will take place March 5 in Grace Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda. | Family: ZACHER, Kenneth H / REINBOLT, June E (F36559)
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| 19885 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/24/1962 HOCK ~ Norman F. Hock, of 79 Walter St., Tonawanda, died Friday (Nov. 23, 1962), husband of Jessie R. (Blackmore); broth- er of Albert L., Arthur H., Eu- gene W., Edwin O. of St. Peters- burg, Fla., Mrs. Harold (Lorel- la) Sturm and Howard E. B. Hock. The family will receive friends from 2-5 and 7-10 p.m. at the Sieck and Mast Funeral Home Inc., 1009 Kensington Ave., Buffa- lo, where funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. Friends in - vited. Mr. Hock was a member of Zuleika Grotto, Buffalo Consis- tory AASR and Northeast Lodge No. 995 F&AM under whose aus- pices a memorial service will be held Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. | HOCK, Norman F (I149484)
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| 19886 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/24/1970 f 394 Oakdale Drive, North Tonawanda. Monday (Nov. 23, 1970) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. He is survived by a daughter. Miss Pearl Boddy and a son, Sherwood Boddy, both of North Tonawanda; four grandchildren; a brother, George Boddy of Lockport, NY., and a sister, Mrs. Alice Mosley of St. Catharines, Ontario. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St.. at Ward Road. Services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.. The Rev. Canon Alexander T. Corti o f f i c i a t i n g . I n t e r m e n t in Elmlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. | BODDY, Harry (I154123)
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| 19887 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/24/1971 DREIR - John C. Dreir, formerly of 620 Christiana St., North Tonawanda, Wednesday (Nov. 24, 1971) at the Odd Fellows Home, Lockport, N.Y. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Charles Berg of Tonawanda and one brother, William Dreir of Buffalo; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends may call on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Home, 153 Lake Ave., Lockport, where services will be held on Friday, Nov. 26, 1971 at 10:30a.m. Mr. Dreir was a member of the Delaware Hose Company, Tonawanda, for more than 60 years and was also a member of the Niagara River Lodge No. 527, IOOF. | DREIR, John C (I139918)
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| 19888 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/24/1973 WIENKE - Jessie A. Wienke (nee Gath), 84, of 33 Spruce St., North Tonawanda, Fridav (Nov. 23. 1973) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Wienke was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, the American Lutheran Church Women, the Salvation Army Golden Agers, and the Senior Citizens of the Tonawandas. She is survived by a daught e r , Mrs. Edgar (Elaine) Grabau of North Tonawanda and three grandsons. The family will receive friends at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Road. Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be at 10 a m Monday at the funeral home. The Rev Christian F. Dittmar will officiate Interment in Elmlawn Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to the St Paul Lutheran Church Bell Fund | GATH, Jessie A (I92177)
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| 19889 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/24/1979 BUIKE - Effie L. Buike (nee Carr), 88, of North Tonawanda, Friday (Nov. 23, 1979) in the DeGraff Memorial Hospital after brief illness. Mrs. Buike was a member of the Third Presbyterian Church and* the Ladies Guild. Wife of the late Frank H. Buike, who died in1962. Surviving are her son, Robert F. (Barbara) Buike, North Tonawanda; three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren; a brother, Ernest Carr, Tonawanda, N.Y. The family will receive friends at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Road, Saturday from 2-4 and 7- 9 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at time of service. The Rev. Mark Woodward will officiate. Interment in ElmlawnCemetery. | CARR, Effie L (I186286)
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| 19890 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/24/1986 BRITTON - Arlene J. (nee Geist) Bntton, 75, of Tonawanda, Saturday (November 22, 1986) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Born in Ringgold, Pa., she had been a resident of Tonawanda for more than 50 years and was the wife of the late Russell R Britton. Mrs Britton had formerly been employed at Jenss Twin Ton in Tonawanda for 25 years and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She is survived by four children, Charles (Joan) Britton of Northeast, Pa., Mrs. Gabriel (Beverly) I)iBernardo of North Tonawanda, Patricia A. Britton of Tonawanda and James (Carolyn) Britton of Miami, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Larue Noff and a brother, Clark (Alberta) Geist, both of Ringgold, Pa Also survived by nine grandchildren, one great-grandson and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Inc., Morgan and William Sts., Tonawanda, where services will be conducted at 11:00 am Tuesday by the Rev. Walter L. C Wenhold. Burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 149 Broad St., Tonawanda, NY. 14150. | GEIST, Arlene J (I173659)
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| 19891 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/25/1919 Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Witkop celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Sun- day afternoon and evening at their. home on Ward- Road. There were forty present including four children. eighteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The afternoon was merit In music, after which dinner was served | Family: WITKOP, Christian Friedrich / BLUHM, Wilhelmine Fredericka (F7588)
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| 19892 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/25/1921 A very p r e t t y wedding took place last evening when Miss Carrie T. S c h u l t z was united in m a r r i a g e to E d w a r d H. Zebulske. The ceremony took place at Frieden's German c h u r c h . Rev. Emanuel A. Schultz, off i c i a t i n g . -The bride, who was given in m a r r i a g e by h e r f a t h e r , looked very a t t r a c t i v e in a gown of bridal s a t in w i t h a court t r a i n . Her veil was arr a n g e d in a cap effect and caught w i t h o r a n g e blossoms and a bandeau of p e a r l s . She c a r r i e d a s h o w e r bouquet of b r i d e ' s roses. The maid of honor, Miss F a n n i e Ullrich of Buffalo, was gowned in p e a c h t a f f e t a and wore a p i c t u r e hat of s i l v e r lace. She carr i e d an arm bouquet of Killarney r o s e s and white chrysanthemum... Miss Edna N e u b a u e r of N i a g a r a Falls a n d Miss E l s i e K r u p p were t h e b r i d es m a i d s wearing nile g r e e n gowns and p i c t u r e h a t s of silver lace. The w o r e c o r s a g e bouquets of yellow pompom c h r y s a n t h e m u m s and white r o s e s . Mr. L e G r a n d Z e b u l s k e was his b r o t h e r ' s best man and the ushers w e r e Mr. W a l t e r Schultz. b r o t h e r of t h e bride and Mr. Myron Zimmerman. As t h e bridal party e n t e r e d , Miss Ruth E. F r a n k played the L o h e n g r i n wedd i n g march. During the ceremony. " T r a u m e r e i " was played and t h e memb e r s of t h e bridal p a r t y were u s h e r ed cut with "Mendelsohn's Wedding M a r c h . " Mrs. Schultz m o t h e r of the b r i d e , was gowned in n a v y blue satin a n d Mrs. Zebulske, mother of the groom, wore black satin. Mr. and Mrs. Zebulske left for a wedding journey to New York City and vicinity and will be at home in Schenck street after January 1. | Family: ZEBULSKE, Edward H / SCHULTZ, Carrie T (F35034)
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| 19893 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/25/1931 Mrs. Joan Ondak delightfully entertained about fifty guests Monday evening at a variety showat in honor of Miss Bertha Wysko officiating. whose marriage to Albert Soos will t a k e Pl a c e tomorrow morning. The shower took place at the home of the bride's parents in 122 Center street. Bridge was enjoyed and those who won prizes presented them to the bride-to-be, who received many attractive gifts. Refreshments were served from a table decorated in orchid and yellow, centered with cut flowers and tapers. | Family: SOOS, Albert Steven / WYSKO, Bernice Anna (F1498)
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| 19894 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/25/1952 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Joseph Ba con, after a wedding trip to Wash- ington, D. C. are at home in 390 Payne Ave. The former Miss Dorothy Ann Kreger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kreger and Robert, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Bacon were married Oct. 4 in the rectory of St. Francis Church. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of Chantilly lace over satin, with stand up collar, long sleeves and ballerina length skirt. Her fingertip veil of illusion fell from a head piece of orange bossoms. She carried white roses and pompons in a colonial bouquet. Miss Marie Bacon, the bridegroom's sister, as matron of honor, wore a dusty rose velvet and net strapless gown with matching net stole and matching velvet hat; Miss Emma Kreger, sister of the bride and Miss Lois Kreger, a cou- sin, wore similar costumes of corn- flower blue. The attendants colonial bouquets of roses. Donna Marie Kreger, niece of the bride, the flower girl wore a pale green taffeta frock with net trim- ming, a headpiece of lilies-of-the- valley, and carried an old-fashion ed bouquet tied with pale green ribbon. William Bacon attended his brother as best man and ushers were Robert Graff and Robert Hartman. Mrs. Kreger, for her daughter's wedding, chose a navy blue dress with matching roses and a corsage of pink roses. Mrs. Bacon, the bridegroom's mother was attired in navy blue, matching accessories also wore pink roses. Mrs. Bacon, grandmother of the bridegroom, chose a black dress and wore yellow roses in her cor- sage. A wedding breakfast followed the ceremony in Isle View restaurant and a reception was given in the Gratwick Fire Hall. Showers for the bride-elect were given by Mrs. Kenneth Kreger, Mrs. Fred Kuhn and Mrs. William Bacon. | Family: BACON, Robert J / KREGER, Dorothy A (F42075)
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| 19895 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/25/1967 ARENZ - Elmer L. Arenz, 84, of 15 Adam St., Tonawanda, died Friday (Nov. 24, 1967) in Buffalo General Hospital after a long illness. Born in Getzville, N.Y., Mr. Arenz resided in Tonawanda for the greater part of his life and was a former painting contractor.. In his later years, he man- aged the Arenz Apartments in Tonawanda. Surviving are his wife, Lillian E. (nee Sahs); a son, LeGrand H. Arenz of Buffalo; three grandchildren; two great-grand- children and two brothers. Er- vin Arenz of DeBary, Fla., and Howard Arenz of Tonawanda. The family will be present from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. at the Hamp Funeral Home Inc., Adam- Seymour Streets, Tonawanda, where services will be conduct- ed at 1:30 p.m. Monday. The Rev. Karl H. A. Rest of Salem United Church of Christ will of- ficiate. Bufial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. | ARENZ, Elmer L (I117934)
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| 19896 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/25/1969 ZIMMERMAN - Matilda L. (nee Gardei) Zimmerman, 76, of 81 Ward Road North Tonawanda, Tuesday (Nov 25, 1969) at DeGraff Memorial Hos- pital after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Zimmerman was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, and the Golden Age Club of the Tonawandas. She was the wife of the late Charles Zimmerman. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Eugene (Arlene) Miller of North Tonawanda; two sons, Glen C. Zimmerman and Carl A. Zimmerman, both of Noth Tonawnada; six grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Alma Weinheimer. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1231 Oliver St. at Ward Road, where services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday. The family will be in attend- ance at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Matthew A. Pushkar will officiate. Interment in Elm- lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church. | GARDEI, Matilda L (I83925)
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| 19897 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/26/1915 Mr.-and Mrs. Frank Kage of Ganson street celebrated the 30th anniversary of their wedding, with a family dinner, yesterday. Covers were laid for eight. | Family: KAGE, Frank A G / BERG, Louisa (F40107)
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| 19898 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/26/1920 A very pretty wedding was solemniced Tuesday morning. November 23, at ten o'clock at St. Mary'a church. Swormsville, when Miss Christine H. Garlock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Garlock was united in marriage to Mr. Philip M. Thiebolt of Tonawanda, Rev. Father Dehlinger officiating. The bride was charming in White charmeu.se with an overdress of georgette crepe trimmed with pearls, her tulle veil being caught up with a wreath of orange blossoms. She caroled a shower bouquet of bride roses and dew drops. Miss Cecilia Garlock, sister of the bride, who was maid of honor, wore pale blue crepe-dechine with "shadow lace, and carried pink chrysanthemums. The brides maid was Miss Cathleen Thiebolt, sis ter of the grdom, and she wore yellow chrysanthemums. The groom's brother, Mr. William Thiebolt. was the best man and Mr. Henry Metz acted as usher. A reception for about one hundred relatives and friends was held at the home of the bride, eighteen covers being laid at the bride's table, which was centered with a wedding cake The house decorations were in pink and white. Music was furnished by the Eldiidge quartette, Mr. Ralph Gagnon at the piano. Dancing was the feature of the evening. After a short weddiner trip, Mr. and Mrs. Thibolt will be at home in 240- Broad street. The out of town guests included Mr and Mrs. Philip Thiebolt, Sr., and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Garlock Mr. and Mrs. Fred Garlock and family and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Metz of Tonawanda, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Garlock and the Misses Elizabeth and Mildred Lamm of Buffalo. | Family: THIEBOLT, Philip M / GARLOCK, Christine H (F36916)
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| 19899 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/26/1943 Mrs. Paul Berndt of Niagara street received word yesterday of the death of her brother-in-law, William Berndt, 66 years old, who died Thursday at Warsaw, N. Y. Born and raised in North Tonawanda he lived here until 1929. He la survived by four brothers, Ernest 847 Oliver street, Frank who lives in Niagara Falls, Edward, a resident of St. Catherines. John of Cambria. He was a brother of the late Paul Berndt of Niagara street. | BERNDT, William (I141428)
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| 19900 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/26/1943 WITKOP-BROWNING-Mrs. Irene Browning of 221 Masten avenue, Buffalo, formerly ot Tonawanda, announces the engagement of her daughter, Lillian G., of 216 William street, Tonawanda, to Martin E. Witkop, son of Mr. Albert Witkop of 73 East Felton street The wedding will take place in the near future. ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News The marriage of Miss Lillian G. Browning, daughter of Mrs. Irene Browning of 221 Masten street, Buffalo, to Martin E. Witkop, son of Albert H. Witkop of 72 East Felton street was solemnized on Wednesday evening, February 16, at 6 o'clock in St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Rev. Paul H. Fretthold performing the double ring ceremony in the presence of 200 relatives and friends. The church decorations were palms and baskets of mixed flowers. Given in marriage by her uncle, Mr. Amos Eaton, the bride wore a gown of white satin having long sleeves coming to points at the wrftts, princess neckline outlined with tiny white pearls, tiny buttons down the back to the waist and a long train. Her finger tip veil fell from a Juliet crown of orange blossoms. She wore a string of pearls, the gift of the groom, and carried an arm bouquet of calla lilies. Miss Gladys Gable was maid of honor wearing a yellow gown of marquisette princess style, with roses and freesia in her hair and carried talisman roses. The bridesmaids were Miss Pearl Witkop, sister of the groom, wearing blue marquisette, Mrs. Gilbert Fritzke in aqua marquisette and Miss Betty Goetz of Buffalo in pink marquisette all similar in style to the maid of honor. AH wore floral headdresses to and carried bouquets of roses in pastel colors to correspond with their gowns. The flower girls were Miss Nancy Browning wearing a long frock of blue organdy and Miss Janet Martin, niece of the bride, a pink organdy. Each carried a colonial bouquet. Mr. Gilbert Fritzke was best man, and the ushers were Messrs. Levant Vorpahl, Glen Kramer and Maynard Seal. The bride's mother wore a garnet red crepe gown with brown accessories and a corsage of gardenias and freesia. Following the ceremony a dinner, with covers for seventy, was given at Fanger's where the bride's table was centered with a beautiful tiered wedding cake. Later a buffet luncheon was served. Out of town guests were present from Buffalo, Olean, Jamestown and Lockport. Mr. and Mrs. Witkop left for a wedding trip to New York City for the week-end, and upon their return will make their home in 254 Kohler street. For travelling the bride wore a cherry pink suit, with brown accessories and an orchid corsage. Pre-nuptial parties in complement to the bride were given by Mrs. Lloyd Long, Mrs. Amos Eaton, Mrs. Gilbert Fritzke, Miss Betty Goetz, Miss Carol and Mrs. Howard Witkop, and Mrs. Addison Martin. | Family: WITKOP, Martin E / BROWNING, Lillian G (F32568)
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