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20151 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/31/1907 Miss Lulu M. Rech, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rech of 445 Niagara street, was united in marri- age this morning at 10 o'clock to Dr. C. A. Warner. Miss Geneva Rech was bridesmaid and Mr. M. C. Warner, brother of the groom, acted as best man. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. G. Sherman Burrows in the presence of the families of the principals. Dinner was served at 2 o'clock. Among the wedding guests present were Mr. and Mrs. E. A. War- ner and Mr. M. C. Warner of Stryk- ersville and Miss Florence Hutchings of Olean; Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Rech, Messrs. Fred and Grover Rech, Misses Geneva and Margaret Rech and Mrs. Kohler, the grandmother of the bride, Dr. and Mrs. Warner left for a short wedding trip to his former home at Strykersville. They will be at home at 41 South Niagara street after January 6. | Family: WARNER, Clarence A / RECH, Lula M (F36390)
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20152 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/31/1927 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Benzino of 18 1-2 Longs avenue announce the engagement of their daughter. Harriett C, to Joseph Leber of 5 Fremont street. | Family: LEBER, Joseph A / BENZINO, Harriett C (F47928)
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20153 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/31/1943 Miss Blanche Wright of 230 Schenck street died this morning in the DeGraff Memorial hospital. Born in Hartland, she had resided in North Tonawanda the greater part of her life. She was a member of the North Tonawanda Church of Christ. A sister, Mrs. Karl Keil of North Tonawanda, survives. Miss Wright was also a member of the Rosedale Rebekah Lodge and a past noble grand of the lodge. Services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the residence. The Rev. Joe B. Maffett will officiate. Burial will be in Elmlawn. | WRIGHT, Blanche (I99942)
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20154 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/31/1948 Robert Sahr, 62, of 109 Niagara St., Lockport, a former resident of North Tonawanda, died yesterday afternoon in the Lockport City Hospital after a lingering Plness. He was born in North Tonawanda and lived here until going to Lockport five years ago to live. He was a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Martinsville. He is survived by five sisters, Mrs. Helen Kumro and Mrs. Arthur Knack of Tonawanda, Miss Esther Sahr and Mrs. Mildred Toellner of North Tonawanda and Mrs. Pauline Paul of Silver Creek, N. Y., and a brother, Edward Sahr of North Tonawanda. Rites will be held Sunday at 2 p. m. in the home of Mrs. Toellner, 1852 Sweeney St. The Rev. F. A. Hinners will officiate. Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery. | SAHR, Robert Wilhelm (I67619)
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20155 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/31/1968 ACKERMAN - Earl E. Ackerman, 66, of 570 E. Thompson St., ° North Tonawanda, unexpectedly Sunday (Dec. 29, 1968) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Survived by his wife. Lexy T. (nee Stevenson) Acker man; a daughter, Mrs. Francis (Elizabeth) Huss of Penfield, N.Y.: a son, Donald E. Ackerman of North Tonawanda: a sister, Mrs. Lyle (Verna) Gipp Sr., North Tonawanda; two brothers, Glenwood C. and Ira Ackerman, both of T o n a w a n d a : seven grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Ackerman was a member of North Presbyterian Church, Sutherland Lodge 826, F&AM and Fellowcraft Club, and was a former employe of Columbus-McKinnon Corp. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hilliard Funeral Home Inc., 147 Delaware St., Tonawanda, where services will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. Frank E. Wright officiating. Interment in White Chapel Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the North Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund or Sutherland Lodge Building Fund. Masonic memorial services will be at 8 p.m.'Tuesday at the funeral home. | ACKERMAN, Earl E (I100575)
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20156 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/31/1973 BERGERON - Adelard W Bergeron, 66, of 2914 Michigan Ave., Niagara Falls, N.Y., suddenly Saturday (Dec. 29, 1973) in Memorial Medical Center. Husband of Elise Bergeron; father of William F. of Niagara Falls. Mrs. W. John (Marguerite) Kerwin of Drayton Plains, Mich., Mrs. Thomas J. (Marilyn) Rougeux of Syracuse, N.Y., Mrs. Robert L. (Shirlee) Berry of Rochester, N.Y.. and Mrs. James S. (Joanne) Corsaro of Albany, N.Y.: brother of Alfred Bergeron of Niagara Falls, Walter Bergeron, Mrs. D. F. Russi, Sister Irene Bergeron of the Sisters of Mercy, Mrs. Harry Chapman, Mrs. Annette Hibbard, Mrs. Noella Orowson and Mrs. Doris Mattison, all of Norwich, Conn.; also survived by 14 grandchildren. Services at the Rhoney Funeral Home Inc., 1124 Ontario Ave., Niagara Falls, Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 10a.m. Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. The family will be present from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. | BERGERON, Adelard W (I140264)
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20157 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/4/1926 Mr. and Mrs. John Meisenburg of Lockport avenue, announce the engagement of their daughter, Ann to Elmer Zastrow of this city. | Family: ZASTROW, Elmer H / MEISENBURG, Ann K (F34895)
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20158 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/4/1943 Mies Ann Brody of Mazda Terrace, daughter of Mrs. Katherine Brody of 29 Cleveland avenue, left yesterday for Washington, D. C, for her wadding to Robert Berndt, U S. Navy, son of Dr. and Mrs. Henry Berndt, 170 Spruce street, which ia being solemnized today in White Chapel, Washington. She was accompanied by Mr. and Mra. Berndt. | Family: BERNDT, Robert Henry / BRODY, Ann V (F50551)
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20159 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/4/1954 ZIEMENDORF-Laura Ziemendorf, aged 54, of 403 76th St., Niagara Falls, NY., died suddenly i Friday evening (Dec. 3. 1954)' in her residence after a heart attack. Born in Pickering. Ont . Mrs. Ziemendorf has resided in North Tonawanda for more than 25 years before moving to Niagara Falls 12 years ago. She was a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the St Johnshurg Fire Company. She is survived by her husband. Alvin W. Ziemendorf: three sons, Charles A. Little of Chicago. Theodore A. Little of Tonawanda, and Burleigh A Little of Kenmore; and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the Hamp Funeral Home. 37 Adam St., Tonawanda, where services will be Monday at 2 p.m , the Rev. Walter F. Hetzel officiating. Burial in White Chapel Memorial Park. | Laura (I104111)
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20160 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/4/1956 BOCKHAHN - Mrs. M i n n ie Bockhahn, 83, of 208 William St., Tonawanda, died Sunday (Dec. 2, 1956) at her home after a lingering illness. A lifelong resident of Tonawanda, she is survived by a son, Elmer, and two daughters, Mrs. James (Emma) Place of Tonawanda and Mrs. Arnold (Loretto) Graf °f North Tonawanda. Nine grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren also survive. She was a member of the Salem E & R Church and of the Women's Guild of the church, and of the Western New York Auxiliary of the Shut Ins Society. Friends may call at the residence, 208 William St., where services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. W. F. Hetzel officiating. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery | SCHUMACHER, Minnie (I153658)
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20161 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/4/1975 BLACK - Helen Alexia Black of Tonawanda, N Y . Wednesday (Dec. 3. 1975) at Kenmore Mercy Hospital after a brief illness A life long r e s i d e n t of t he Tonawandas, Miss Black was employed in ihe office of J. H Williams & Co.'. in Buffalo, and was a member of St Francis of Assisi Parish. She is survived by five brothers and sisters. John (Frances) Black of Westfield, N.Y.. Donald (Leona) Black of North Tonawanda, Mrs. Lars (Jean) Waage of Staten Island, N.Y., Mrs. Lawrence (Janet) Sparks' and Thomas A. Black b o t h of N o r th Tonawanda, also surviving is an aunt, Mrs. Jean Wilson of North Tonawanda and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Mrs. Margaret Hurley and Mrs. James (Evelyn) Hallman, both of Buffalo. The family will be present from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Hamp Funeral Home, Inc., Adam and Seymour Sts., T o n a w a n d a where prayers will be said at 9 a.m. Saturday followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr Ralph M. Miller officiating. Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. (4-5) | BLACK, Helen Alexia (I148538)
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20162 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/4/1980 BAKER - Catherine A. (nee Remi) Baker, 63, of Tonawanda, N.Y., Wednesday (December 3, 1980) at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Beloved wife of Harvey L. Baker; beloved mother of Mrs. Arthur (Sherry) Ulmer, Jr., of Tonawanda and Mrs. Dennis (Donna) Stephens of North Tonawanda; proud grandmother of Deborah and Cathleen Krantz, Kevin Ulmer, Laura, Penny, Brian ant Julie Stephens; sister of the late Eva Shaw. Mrs. Baker was a lifelong resident of Tonawanda and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m . at the Hilliard Funeral Home. Inc., 147 Delaware St.. Tonawanda where services will be conducted Saturday at 9 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Francis of Assisi Church at 9:30, the Bt Rev. Msgr. Ralph A. Miller officiating Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery | REMI, Catherine A (I121415)
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20163 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/5/1918 Mrs. Minnie Boldt, widow of the late Charles Boldt, died at her home at Wolcottsburg. N. Y, Tuesday, a the age of 70 years She is survived by three sons, John, Elmer and Charles Boldt of Wolcottsburg and eight daughters, Mrs. R. Moll of Beach Ridge. Mrs. A Strassel of North Tonawanda, Mrs. John Steinselt of Buffalo and Miss Ricka Boldt, Mrs. K. Linstead, Mrs. G. Muchow, Mrs. W. Muggelberg and Mrs. C. Muggelberg, all of Wolcottsburg, one sister, Mrs. Herman Linstead of Wolcottsburg. 30 grandchildren and five great grand children. The funeral will be held from the late residence at one o'clock tomorrow afternoon, Rev. William Koenig of Wolcottsburg officiating. Interment will be made at St. Paul's Lutheran cemetery. | MUCHOW, Wilhelmina Maria Fredericka (I155600)
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20164 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/6/1950 Edwin F. Batt, 43, deputy U. S. marshal in the Western New York District for ten years, died suddenly early today- in his home, 349 Tremont St. He was stricken with a heart attack and died before a physician arrived. A native of North Tonawanda, Mr. Batt played varsity football during his high school days. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John B. Batt. Mr. Batt was an active worker in the Democratic party here, assisting in campaigns under the chairmanship of the late John Bollier and Dow Vroman, and recently under Walter Jesella. He attended several state conventions and the 1949 Truman 'Inauguration. Interested and active in the work, of Scouting, Mr. Batt organized and served as chairman of Cub Pack 71 in Martinsville fojr more than three years. He was a member of Elk's Club and Rescue Fire Company. He is survived by his wife, Laura, nee Smith; a son, Douglas; two brothers John, of Sanborn, and Lee -of North Tonawanda and a sister, Mrs. James Sheehan of Manchester, Conn. Services will be Saturday at 8:45 a.m. in the Hamp Funeral Home, 37 Adam St., and at 9 a.m. in St. Christopher's Church, Niagara Falls Blvd. The Rev. William Solleder will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. | BATT, Edwin F (I127354)
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20165 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/6/1955 PRIME-Anna Prime, 73, of 328 Thompson St., Monday morning (Dec. 5, 1955) at DeGraff Hospital after a week's illness. A lifelong resident of the Tonawandas, Mrs. Prime is survived by her hus- band, Fred, and son, Harold of Mendon, N.Y. and one sister, Mrs. Harry Webster of Council Bluffs, Ia. She was a member of the Baptist Church, Lockport. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Wattengel Fu- neral Home, with the Rev. M. L. Baseler officiating. Burial in Rest Haven Cemetery. | BOCK, Anna (I107931)
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20166 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/6/1958 AMBROSE - Irene Ambrose, 58, of 84 Elm St., Tonawanda, died thursday evening (Dec. 4, 1958) after a lingering illness. Surviving are her husband, Leon Ambrose; two daughters, Mrs. Addison Martin and Mrs. Charles Harms of Tonawanda; three sons, Benjamin Browning of Der- by, N.Y., and Edward and Wal- ter Browning of Tonawanda; 12 grandchildren; one great grand- child; one sister, Mrs. James Mar- tin of Tonawanda, and three brothers, H. C. Eaton of Olean, N.Y., and Amos and Harvey Ea- ton of Tonawanda. Friends may call at the Creasey Funeral Home, 93 Adam St., Ton- awanda, where services will take place at 2 p.m. Monday. The Rev. Ralph W. Stenquest of Grace Methodist Church will officiate. Interment White Chapel Memorial Park. | EATON, Irene (I96394)
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20167 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/6/1973 PAPP - Robert J. Papp. 38, of 39 Lynbrook Drive. Tonawanda, Wednesday (Dec. 5, 1973) at Roswell Park Memorial Institute after a brief illness. A native of Tonawanda. he was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church and had been employed as Sales Manager for Stroehmann Bros Company for the past se^ral years. He was the son of John Papp who died in 1964 He is survived by his wife. Janet M. (nee GoIIer) Papp; a daughter. Shelley L, Papp and a son, Scott R. Papp, both at home: his mother, Mrs. Lena V. Papp; his grandfather. Anton Baumgartner of Tonawanda; a sister, Mrs. Ronald (Joan) Dorn; three nieces, Karen. Kim and Kelley Dorn. all of the Town of Tonawanda. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to.9 p.m. at John O. Roth Funeral Home. Morgan and William Streets. Tonawanda. where services will' be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Friday, followed by a Mass of the Resurrection in St. Francis of Assisi Church at 10 a.m.. the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Ralph M. Miller officiating. Burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials maybe made to Health Research. c-o Roswell Park Memorial Institute. | PAPP, Robert J (I128310)
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20168 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/7/1914 The marriage of Miss Ella Schultz daughter of Mrs. William Schultz of the Nash road, to Mr. Herman Ziehm of the Errick road was solemnized a the parsonage of the St. John's church at St. Johnsburg yesterday af terooon at five o'clock, the Rev. Wil liam Albrecht officiating. The atten dants were Miss Esther Ziehm and Mr. Rudolph Schultz. They will re side on the Errick road. | Family: ZIEHM, Herman O / SCHULTZ, Ella M (F11541)
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20169 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/7/1943 Cyrus Babcock, 82, a former resident of North Tonawanda, making his home at 9526 Pine avenue, Niagara Falls, died yesterday in a Lockport hospital. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Leslie Hayes of North Tonawanda and Mrs. Harry McCarthy and Mrs. William Nolan of Niagara Falls; a son, Leslie of North Tonawanda; 10 grandchildren and live great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the residence. Burial will be in Elinlawn. | BABCOCK, Cyrus J (I119807)
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20170 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/7/1957 St. Joseph's Church was the s e t t i n g Nov. 23 for the wedding of Miss Patricia A. Soos, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Albert Soos, 80 Washington St., to Howard C. Neuman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Neuman, 384 Schenck St. The Rev.Chester Polewicz of- ficiated before an altar enhanced with white gladioli and chrysan-- themums. Given in marriage by her fa- ther, the bride wore a gown of Chantilly lace and tulle over net and bridal satin. The lce bodice featured an empie waist, a por- trait neckline, and long sleeves. The full skirt had three tiers of tulle, each accented with lace. Her fingertip veil was held in place with a crown of iridescent pearls. She carried a cascade bou- quet of white roses, button chry- santhemums and carnations and placed fowers at the altar of the Virgin Mary. Mrs. Gary Meisenburg was ma tron of honor for her sister. The Misses Janice Kovach and Jud- ith Wysko, the bride's cousins, and Miss Alice Berry were brides- maids. They wre gowned in crys- talette ballerina length dresses, the matron of honor in Ballet blue and the bridesmaids in Romance blue. The gowns were styled with snug bodices, scoop necklines and flared skirts. They wore queen's crowns of velveteen and circular veils. The matron of honor carried a casade bouquet of pink roses,, white chrysanthemums and car- nations and the bridesmaids bou- quets combined yellow roses with white chrysanthemums and car- nations. John Koszelak was best man and Sherwood Body, John Stein- er and Richard Broecker, the ushers. Mrs.. Soos chose a blue lae over blue satin dress for her daughter's wedding. A navy blue dress was the choice of the bridegroom's mother. Each wore a corsage of pink roses, white carnations and chrysanthemums. Breakfast was served in Am- vets Post 26 hall following the ceremony and a reception for 350 guests was given in the hall. Hostesses at parties for the bride before her marriage wre Mrs. Ronald Topolski, Mrs. Mei- senburg,, Mrs. Soos, Mrs. August Toth, Mrs.. Neuman, Mrs. James Howland, Mrs. Lena Braeges and Mrs. Albert Drier. | Family: NEUMAN, Howard Carl / SOOS, Patricia Amelia (F1507)
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20171 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/7/1957 St. Joseph's Church was the s e t t i n g Nov. 23 for the wedding of Miss Patricia A. Soos, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Albert Soos, 80 Washington St., to Howard C. Neuman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Neuman, 384 Schenck St. The Rev.Chester Polewicz of- ficiated before an altar enhanced with white gladioli and chrysan-- themums. Given in marriage by her fa- ther, the bride wore a gown of Chantilly lace and tulle over net and bridal satin. The lce bodice featured an empie waist, a por- trait neckline, and long sleeves. The full skirt had three tiers of tulle, each accented with lace. Her fingertip veil was held in place with a crown of iridescent pearls. She carried a cascade bou- quet of white roses, button chry- santhemums and carnations and placed fowers at the altar of the Virgin Mary. Mrs. Gary Meisenburg was ma tron of honor for her sister. The Misses Janice Kovach and Jud- ith Wysko, the bride's cousins, and Miss Alice Berry were brides- maids. They wre gowned in crys- talette ballerina length dresses, the matron of honor in Ballet blue and the bridesmaids in Romance blue. The gowns were styled with snug bodices, scoop necklines and flared skirts. They wore queen's crowns of velveteen and circular veils. The matron of honor carried a casade bouquet of pink roses,, white chrysanthemums and car- nations and the bridesmaids bou- quets combined yellow roses with white chrysanthemums and car- nations. John Koszelak was best man and Sherwood Body, John Stein- er and Richard Broecker, the ushers. Mrs.. Soos chose a blue lae over blue satin dress for her daughter's wedding. A navy blue dress was the choice of the bridegroom's mother. Each wore a corsage of pink roses, white carnations and chrysanthemums. Breakfast was served in Am- vets Post 26 hall following the ceremony and a reception for 350 guests was given in the hall. Hostesses at parties for the bride before her marriage wre Mrs. Ronald Topolski, Mrs. Mei- senburg,, Mrs. Soos, Mrs. August Toth, Mrs.. Neuman, Mrs. James Howland, Mrs. Lena Braeges and Mrs. Albert Drier. | Family: NEUMAN, Howard Carl / SOOS, Patricia Amelia (F59851)
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20172 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/7/1974 Witness: In the Grapes family, a first-born son of a firstborn son of a first-born son of a first-born son of a first-born son recently came into the world. And ali of those boys are hale and hearty in the Tonawandas. On Nov. 21. Michael James was born to Gary and Norine Winters Grapes in DeGraff Memorial Hospital. He is their first son. Gary is the first son of Norman R. Grapes Jr.. who has such an immaculate service station on Delaware Avenue just south of the Tonawanda city line. Norman Sr. is retired, a robust 71 and an ardent fisherman. (We encountered him and Mrs. Grapes at Black Lake last summer.) Norman Sr. was the first-born son of Frederick Grapes, who is 93 and lives with James Grapes (Norman Jr.'s uncle - but we don't want to get too deeply involved in the uncles and nephews in this big family, i Frederick also was a first-born son. Another unusual feature of the Grapes family, related to us by Norman Jr.. is that all of these first born sons have worn the same baby dress and it has been passed on to Gary for young Mike's use. All the boys have been photographed in it. too. Mrs. Richard Grapes of North Tonawanda is the official historian for the family. She provided more interesting details:' The Grapes clan includes 105 members, most of whom live in this area. (Norm mentioned that the family has become too large for reunions.) Frederick, the patriarch of the family, and his wife had nine children, all of whom married. They have had 25 grandchildren. 20 of whom married: there are 41 great-grandchildren, two of whom are married. And then there is the first greatgreat- grandchild. Mike. Our congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Gary Grapes and all the rest of the first born and their kith and kin. | GRAPES, Frederick (I95568)
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20173 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/7/1981 SMITH - Amy Louise Smith, 16, of North Tona wanda suddenly Sunday (December 6, 1981). She was a member of St. Joseph's R.C. Church and had taught Sunday Lessons in the church. She was a Junior student in North Tonawanda High School and a part time worker at Ponderosa Steakhouse. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Archie E. Smith, Jr., of North Tonawanda; a brother, David William Smith of North Tonawanda; her maternal grandfather, William E. Berhalter of North Tonawanda and sister of the late Paul Edward Smith who died in 1971 also survived by many other relatives. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda this evening from 7 to 9. Prayers will be said at the funeral home Tuesday at 11 a.m., with services in St. Joseph's R.C. Church at 11:15. Interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery. | SMITH, Amy Louise (I140864)
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20174 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/8/1921 Mrs Elizabeth Zuckmaier. 56, wife of Charles Zuckmaier, died this morn ing at her home, 236 Morgan street. Death followed a lingering illness. She was a life-long resident of Tona- wanda. She was a member of Salem church, Morgan street, and the Ladies' Aid Society of the church. Besides her husband, she is survived by two brothers, Louis Bluckhorn of James- town and Fred Bluckhorn of Tona- wanda, and two sisters, Miss Minnie Bluckhorn and Mrs. Fred Kiputh of Tonawanda. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the house and half an hour later at Salem church. Rev. Andrew Hils of- ficiating. Burial will be at Elmlawn. | BLUCKHORN, Elizabeth (I139090)
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20175 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/8/1952 Charles F. Schoenfeldt, 83, of 743 Lee Ave., died yesterday to DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. At one time Mr. Schoenfeldt worked for the New York State Waterways, and he became a familiar figure to Tonawandans as he attended the Bascule bridge on Webster St. He was born in Germany, but resided in North Tonawanda for the past 80 years. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. with burial in Salem Cemetery | SCHOENFELDT, Charles F (I113733)
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20176 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/8/1961 BAILEY - Mildred E. (nee Reinbolt) Bailey, 57, of 80 Wiley Place, Buffalo, died Thursday evening (Dec. 7, 1961) in Roswell Park Memorial Institute after several months' illness. Born in Tonawanda, she had been a resident of Buffalo for the past 30 years. Mrs. Bailey was a member of Nazareth Lutheran Church, Buffalo. Survivors include her husband, Edward; a daughter, Mrs. Thomas Wright of North Tonawanda; her mother, Mrs. Magdalena Reinbolt of Tonawanda; six sisters, Mrs. Florence Bowen, Mrs. Isabel Riemer, Mrs. Miner Marlatt. Miss Alberta Reinbolt, Mrs. Dwain Morris and Miss Lois Reinbolt, all of the Tonawandas; three brothers, Harold and Raymond Reinbolt of Tonawanda and the Rev. Donald Reinbolt of St. Clair, Mich., and three grandchildren. Friends may call at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Morgan and William Streets, Tonawanda. where services will be conducted by the Rev. Paul Barth at 2 p.m. Sunday. Burial in Elmlawn Cemetery. | REINBOLT, Mildred E (I106446)
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20177 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/8/1962 MERTENS - Mrs. Magdalena Mertens, 79, of 228 Stenzil St., North Tonawanda, died in the sun- shine Nursing Home, Gasport, N.Y., Friday (Dec. 7, 1962) after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, Henry Mertens; a daughter, Mrs Arnold (Josephine) Zobrist; three sons, Arthur, Ben- jamin and Howard Mertens' 13 grandchildren; 16 great -grand- children, all of North tonawnada, and two brothers, Charles and Frank Behm, both of Minnesota. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Road, where services will be Monday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Loren J. Shiley will officiate. In- terment in St. Mark's Lutheran Cemetery. Mrs. Mertens was a member of St. Marks Lutheran Church. | BEHM, Martha Marie Magdalena (I102821)
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20178 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/8/1962 PLETCHER - Harold Pletcher of 251 Young St., Tonawanda. died unexpectedly Saturday (Dec. 8. 1962) at his residence. Notice of funeral arrangements later by Ad- am St., Tonawanda. | PLETCHER, Harold Benjamin (I64248)
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20179 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/8/1969 BERNDT - Walter L. Berndt, 73, died Saturday morning (Dec 6, 1969) at his residence, 372 Broad St., Tonawanda. Born in Arnprior, Ont. Mr. Berndt had resided in Tonawanda 52 years. He was the husband of the late Marion Groffenberger Berndt. He is survived by three daughters, Miss Mary Ann Berndt and Mrs. Charles (Eilene) Dalton, and Mrs. Richard (Betty) Papoi of Denison, Tex.; one son, Walter W. Berndt; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Arthur R. and Julius F. Berndt, and a nephew, Gerald Berndt, all of Tonawanda. Mr. Berndt was a member of Grove Street Christian Church. He was a committeeman of Troop 570, Boy Scouts of America; assistant district commissioner of the Greater Niagara Frontier Council, BSA. He was a merit badge counselor and was a member of the Order of Arrow, Lodge 159; Tonawandas Post 264, American Legion; and was a 50-year member of Electric City Lodge 663, IOOF. He was a retired employe of Weber Service Station. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hilliard Funeral Home Inc., 147 Delaware St., Tonawanda, where services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., the Rev. Donald L. Gardner officiating. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Grove Street Christian Church. Memorial services will be conducted at the funeral home this evening by Troop 570, Boy Scouts of America at 7 p.m., Tonawandas Post 264 at 7:30 p.m. and the Odd Fellows service at 8 p.m. | BERNDT, Walter L (I141331)
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20180 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/8/1972 SPARKS - Robert J. Sparks, 67, of 31 Maple St., Tonawanda, entered into rest Thursday (Dec. 7, 1972) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Mr. Sparks had been a resi- dent of the Tonawandas for the Tonawanda; brother of Floyd and Charles Sparks of North past 45 years and had been employed at Columbus McKinnon Corp. for 33 years prior to retiring in 1968. He was a member of Salem United Church of Christ and the National Hose Co. Beloved husband of Lena C. (nee Boehnke) Sparks; father of Miss Audrey C. Sparks and Herman W. Sparks of tonawanda, and Mrs. W.J. (Florence) Smith of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; also survived by five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Creasey Memorial Chapel, Inc., 138 Delaware St., Tonawanda, where services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m., the Rev. Karl H.A. Rest officiating. Interment in White Chapel Memorial Park. | SPARKS, Robert J (I119710)
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20181 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/8/1976 HOLLOWELL - Edna M (n e e S a n f o r d ) Hollowell. 68, of Lockport entered into rest on Tuesday 'Dec 7, 1976) at Lockport Memorial Hospital Beloved wife of Charles L Hollowell; dearest mother of Duane E., Kenneth E , George C, and Ronald E. Jones, all of Lockport; sister of Mrs William (Leola) lteese of Lockport and Robert A Sanford of San Jose. Calif., several grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive F r i e n d s may call THURSDAY ONLY from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport, N Y , where services will be conducted Friday at 11 a m , the Rev. Russell Shaffer will officiate. Interment Glenwood Cemetery Arrangements by Creasey Memorial Chapel. Inc., Tonawanda, N.Y. | SANFORD, Edna M (I95415)
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20182 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/9/1918 Mrs. John J. Berhalter, 26 years old of No. 117 Elm wood Park died at her home lasi night of pneumonia after a week's illness. She is survived by her husband, a daughter, Margaret Mary, her father and mother, Captain and Mrs. John O'Hagen, three sisters, Helen, Loyola and Bernice and one brother, Joseph O'Hagen all of Tonawanda. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at nine o'clock at 6t. Francis church. Rev. A A Bachmann wilf officiate and interment will be made at Mt. Olivet | O'HAGEN, Mary Irene (I140788)
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20183 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/9/1948 LeRoy A. Arenz, 262 Christiana St., a life-long resident of the Tonawandas died this morning in Buffalo General Hospital. Mr. Arenz had been suffering with a heart ailment for several years. Yesterday his condition became critical arid he was taken to the hospital. Mr. Arenz was 59. He had been prominently identified with the automobile busin ess in the Tonawandas for many years and at the time of his death was president of Roy Arenz Motor Sales at 75 Main St., North Tonawanda. He was a long-time member of Tonawanda Lodge 247, F & AM; the Kiwanis Club and the Eldredge Bicycle Club. i Surviving are his wife, Cora, nee Van Slyde; a daughter, Mrs. David N. Gosch, and three brothers, Edwin, Howard and Elmer Arenz, all of the Tonawandas. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p. m. in the home The Rev. Harry Somers of the North Presbyterian Church will conduct the rites and inter- ment will be in Elmlawn. | ARENZ, Leroy A (I117954)
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20184 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/9/1948 The marriage of Marian E. Ware, daughter of Julia Ensming- er of Kenmore to Walter A. Rad- ant, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Radnant of Gasport, New York was solemnized at noon Saturday, December 4, 1948 at the parson- age of St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church with Dr. J. J. Braun officiting. The attendnts were Mrs. Otto Sahler of Cooperstown, N.Y. and Mr. Ridgeley P. Ware of Kenmore. After a Southern trip the couple will be home at Johnson Creek, N.Y. | Family: RADANT, Walter / ENSMINGER, Marian E (F36384)
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20185 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/9/1955 BRUSH - Samuel S. Brush, 84, of 7 Fremont St., Tonawanda, Wednesday evening (Dec. 7, 1955) in a Niagara Falls nursing home after a long illness. Born in Crawford Co., Pa., Mr. Brush had lived in this area for 65 years. He was formerly the custodian of the National Gypsum building's in Buffalo and was a journeyman blacksmith for about 40 years. Mr. Brush's survivors are two sons, Thomas A. of Tonawanda and Howard G. of Orrington, Me.; five grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Hilliard Funeral Home, where services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, with the Rev. W. F. Hetzel officiating. Burial in Elmlawn Cemetery. | BRUSH, Samuel S (I179245)
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20186 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/9/1958 Mr. and. Mrs. Leland Chase, 229 Stenzel St., were guests of honor Sunday at a surprise 25th wedding anniversary celebration. A group of relatives and friends were hosts in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Carney. A buffet supper was served 60 guests from a table centered with a tiered wedding cake topped with a bridal ornament. The house was attractively decorated with wedding bells and flowers. Mrs. Chase was presented a corsage. Mr. and Mrs. Chase are the parents cf five children: Dale, Duane, David, Jean and Donald. Mrs. Chase was the former Ruth Rosebrock. The couple received many anniversary gifts. | Family: CHASE, Leland C / ROSEBROCK, Ruth L (F36662)
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20187 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/9/1961 DREIER - Frank A. Dreier, 75, of 500 Delaware St., Tonawan- da, died unexpectedly Friday eve- ning (Dec. 8, 1961). A native of Tonawanda, Mr. Dreier estab- lished the Dreier Bakery on Elm Street, Tonawanda, in 1908. He and Mrs. Dreier continued this business for 18 years, being the first bakery to incorporate house- to-house service. He was em- ployed by Columbus McKinnon Chain Corp. for 22 years, retiring three years ago. He was a mem- ber of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Louise (nee Brocker); two daughters, Mrs. Alfred Donner of Wilson and Mrs. Paul Graham of Syracuse; two sons, Edward F. and Raymond L. Dreier, both of North Tonawanda; a sister, Mrs. Charles Berg Sr.; three brothers, William, John and Henry Dreier, all of the Tona- wandas; 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the John O. Roth Funeral Home, Morgan and william Streets, Tonawanda, where serv- ices will be conducted by the Rev. Theodore Schroeder at 2 p.m. Monday. Burial in White Chapel Cemetery. | DREIER, Frank (I139919)
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20188 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/9/1966 BELLING - Josephine (nee Knoell) Belling, 75, of 7420 Shaw- Road, Town of Wheatfield, Wednesday (Dec. 7, 1966) unexpectedly in Mount St Mary Hospital, Lewiston. She was born In the Town of Wheatfield and was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a school teacher in the Buffalo and Town of Wheatfield school systems until retirement 10 years ago. She was a member of St Paul's Lutheran Church. Young Women's Christian Association, Public Health Nursing Service and National Retired Teachers Association. She is survived by her husband. George; two daughters, Mrs. William (Mary) Grove of Geneseo, N. Y., and Dorothy Belling of Bethesda, Md.; three sons, Paul of Hartford, Conn., George of Charleston, W. Va., Theodore of the Town of Pendleton; 13 grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Pauline Levi and Mrs. Ruth Schoenfeldt, both of Tonawanda. Friends may call at Hamp Funeral Home Inc., Adam ° Seymour Streets, Tonawanda, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. Enno A. Schmook will officiate. Burial in White Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St Paul's building fund are requested | KNOELL, Josephine Albertine Martha (I172550)
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20189 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/9/1966 KNOELL - Emma Knoell, 80, of 7424 Shawnee Road, Town of Wheatfield, Wednesday, (Dec. 7, 1966) unexpectedly in Mount St. Mary Hospital, Lewiston. She was born in the Town of Wheatfield, and was a lifelong resident of the area. She had been employed as a clerk in the Knoell Manufacturing Co., Tonawanda. She was a member of St Paul's Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Pauline Levi and Mrs. Ruth Schoenfeldt, both of Tonawanda, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Hamp Funeral Home Inc., Adam - Seymour S t r e e t s , Tonawanda, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. Enno A. Schmook will officiate. Burial in White Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St Paul's Building fund are requested. | KNOELL, Emma (I134849)
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20190 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/9/1974 BEHRNS - Arthur C. Behrns, 50, of the Town of Wheatfield. suddenly Sunday (Dec. 8. 1974) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Mr. Behrns was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, the Board of Trustees, Lions Club of the Town of Wheatfield, a veteran of World War II, a contractor in the ara for 20 years, hockey coach and basket ball referee. He .is survived by his wife. Donna (nee Berndt) Behrns: two sons, Kim J., of Silver Spring. Md., and Kurt A., at home; three daughters, Karen J., in England and Kelly A., and Kristy L., both at home; his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Behrns of North Tonawanda; a brother, Donald Behrns of Hacienda, Calif., five sisters, Mrs. Milly Newell of Norwalk, Calif., Mrs. John (Ruth) Thorn of Lancaster, Mrs. Edward (Dorothy) Niethe, Mrs. Betty Vorpahl and Mrs. Edward "(Charlotte) Strojnowski, all of North Tonawanda. The family will receive friends at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda, from 7 to 9 this evening and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held in St. John Lutheran Church, Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., the Rev. Rolf Buchmann will officiate. Interment in St John Lutheran Cemetery. | BEHRNS, Arthur C (I132992)
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20191 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/91940 HENRY BRIGGS Henry Briggs, 73, a former resident of Tonawanda, died early today at his home. Town Line road, town of Wilson. Born in East Saginaw, Mich., he had resided in Tonawanda many years before removing to the town of Wilson several years ago, He was a member of the Grace Evangelical Lutheran church and the Protective Home circle of the Tonawandas. He leaves a wife, Frances, nee Vandre; a son, Kempton C. F, of Tonawanda; a daughter, Mrs. Edna D. Schurr of Wilson, and a brother, Frank of Buffalo. Funeral sen-ices will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the home of his son, 29 Fletcher street. Rev. Clarence L, Braun will officiate. Burial will be in Elmlawn | BRIGGS, Henry (I172090)
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20192 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 1910 Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Moody of Buffalo announce the engagement of their daughter. Edith, to Mr. Lewis J. Aschenbsch of Oliver street. The wedding will be solemnized in the fall. | Family: ASCHENBACH, Lewis J / MOODY, Edith (F41594)
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20193 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 1924 Jan-Jan 1925 (4/1924) The marriage of Miss Ethel Margaret Stickney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stickney of 265 Tremont street, to Norman O. Bennett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Bennett of 173 Pine, street was solemnized this afternoon at two-thirty o'clock at St. Mark's Episcopal church, Rev, Benjamin S. Sanderson officiating, Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Leon Bennett. Mr. and Mrs. Bennettt will be at home in 10 Goundry street. | Family: BENNETT, Norman O / STICKNEY, Ethel Margaret (F42008)
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20194 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 1944 NEW YEAR'S PROMOTION -Kenneth Pletcher, son of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Ensminger of 247 Zimmerman boulevard, Kenmore, started the New Year right with a promotion to Corporal, dated Jan. 1. His wife is the former Leona Zimmerman of Morgan street, Tona. Cpl. Pletcher entered the service in August, 1942. He received his basic training in the Medical Corps at Camp Pickett, Va., and is now stationed at Columbia, S. C. He has two brothers in the service, Robert Ensminger stationed In California and Floyd stationed In N o r th Dakota. ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/26/1981 PLETCHER - Kenneth P. Pletcher, Sr., 62, of North Tonawanda and formerly of Tonawanda, Thursday (Sept. 24, 1981) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a long illness. A lifelong resident of the Tonawandas, he was the brother of the late Robert E. Ensminger and Lois Markovitz An Army veteran of World War U, he was a member of Grove Street Christian Church where he had been given the honor of Deacon Emeritus and was a committee member of Boy Scout Troop 580. He is survived by his wife, Leona A. (nee Zimmerman) Pletcher; a son, Kenneth P. (Harriet) Pletcher, Jr., and three grandchildren, Kevin, Kathleen and Daniel Pletcher, all of North Tonawanda; two brothers, Floyd (Dorothy) Ensminger of the Town of Tonawanda and Jack Pletcher of North Tonawanda and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday evening from 7 to 9 and Saturday and Sunday 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 private and at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Memorial Service at 7 o'clock Monday evening at Grove Street Christian Church in Tonawanda, the Rev. Richard L. Speck will officiate. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scout Troop 580, (Grove Street Christian Church) | PLETCHER, Kenneth Preston (I104575)
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20195 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 1944 Miss Ruth Vaaler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irving 0. Vaaler of 380 Tremont street, became the bride of LaMar R. Albright, Staff Sgt. U.S. Army Engineers, son of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Albright of 121 Keil street, in an impressive ceremony performed at the home of her parents on Tuesday evening, January 17 at 7 o'clock. The Rev. Herman Barbery officiated before an altar of palms, ferns and large baskets of white carnations and snapdragons. The bride wore a soldier blue velveteen dress with wild grape accessories. Her corsage was of orchids. Miss Jane Vaaler was her sister's only attendant. She wore a dusty pink wool dress with a pink roses corsage. Mr. Richard Joerg was best man. Mrs. Vaaler, the bride's mother was attired in a royal blue velvet dress with a corsage of gardenias. Mrs. Albright, the groom's mother wore aqua crepe dress with a gardenia corsage. Miss Eva Fraser played the wedding music. The couple left for a few days in Chicago, Ill., and will be home after January 25th in Spokane, Washington. | Family: ALBRIGHT, Lamar R / VAALER, Ruth M (F39380)
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20196 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 1974 Niagara County Coroner William Brunner was called this morning to investigate the death of an elderly North Tonawanda woman in her home. Members of the North Tonawanda Fire Department's rescue squad were summoned to the home of Mrs. Evelyn Allen, 72. of 202 Falconer St., about 8 am. Mrs. Allen was pronounced dead on arrival at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. The Wattengel Funeral Home, 307 Oliver St.. North Tonawanda, is in charge of arrangements ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/8/1974 ALLEN - Evelvn D Allen. 72. of North Tonawanda. N.Y.. Thursday. Aug 8. 1974 at her residence. Mrs Allen was a member of St Peter Evangelical Church. Lockport. and a United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist Church. North Tonawanda. Charter member of the Women's Auxiliary to the DeGraff Memorial Hospital and North Tonawanda YWCA. Survived by her husband Albert S. Allen, two sisters. Mrs Leslie (Mildred) Few and Mrs Clifford (Irene) Culver, both of Lockport: also several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Wattengel Funeral Home Inc.. 307 Oliver St.. North Tonawanda. where services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m.. Rev. Everett F. Spring officiating. Burial in Huskey Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church. North Tonawanda | DOHRING, Evelyn (I54061)
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20197 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 1978 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mileham Sr. of Highland Avenue, Town of Tonawanda, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary tomorrow at a reception given by their family in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mileham. Mr. and Mrs. Mileham were married in Kenmore on Nov. 11, 1918, Armistice Day. Mr. Mileham moved to the U.S. in 1902 from St. Catherines, Ontario, and was hired by the Wurlltzer Company as an engineer. He retired after 40 years of service. Mr. Mileham and his wife are members of Salem United Church of Christ. The reception will be attended by the couple's c h i l d r e n , James Mileham, Marie McKinley, Robert Mileham and Thomas Mileham Jr. Also in attendance will be many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Mileham's sisters and brother will also be present at the reception. They are Mrs. Melva Swansfeger, Myrtle Krupp and Lil Truesdale, sisters of Mr. Mileham, and William Andres and Marie Hawthorne of Rhode Island, brother and sister of Mrs. Mileham. | Family: MILEHAM, Thomas A / ANDRES, Eleanora B (F40664)
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20198 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 1982 Mr. and Mrs. Marion Moderacki of 422 Wallace Ave., North Tonawanda. were honored at a- surprise 4 0th wedding anniversary dinner recently in [torn Polski Hall in North Tonawanda. The party was hosted by the couple's five children. Thev include. Mrs. Chester (Carole) Berardi os Spencerport; Mrs. Charles (Sharon) Williams of Fairport; Mrs. Anthony (Deborah) Totolo; Mrs. Brian (Cynthia) Hess and Duane Moderacki, of North Tonawanda. The couple's six grandchildren together with relatives and friends attended the event. | Family: MODERACKI, Marion J / KOZLOWSKI, Marian (F32627)
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20199 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 1985 HOLMES Willi Holmes, 14, of North Thursday, (January 17 residence. Beloved son of Nan and the late James Hoi of Tom, Michael a Grandson of Chester Behrns of North Tonaw and Mrs. Allan Holi Beach, California No prior visitation, be held Monday, Jamu 1 p m at t h e W Neighborhood Church, Rd , North Tonawanda memorials may be i Wheatfield Netghborr The Rev Stanley Mess ate Arrangements by Funeral Home NOTE - Right side cut off on copy | HOLMES, William (I133057)
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20200 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 2/1/1905 The funeral of- Charles Zaggel through whose death .Monday evening North Tonawanda loses one of its oldest citizens, will be held from the late home on Sweeney street-at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Rev. Wlttlinger of the German Lutheran Church will preside. | ZAGGEL, Charles (I55193)
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