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| 20451 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/21/1949 William Leaderstorf, 78, former Tonawanda resident, died suddenly of a heart attack Sunday in his home in San Diego, Calif. Mr. Leaderstorf was a paperhanger and painting contractor here 16 years before he moved to California for his health. He last visited the Tonawandas and his many friends here in 1948 when he celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary. He was a charter member of the Junior Order of the United Ame r i c a n Mechanics, Tonawanda Council 117, and a member of the I. O. O. F. He is survived by his wife, Emma (nee Breunner), a sister Mrs. Louise Wiik of North Tonawanda; a daughter, Mrs. Cecelia Jeffery of San Diego; and two sons, Chester of Tonawanda and Herbert of North Tonawanda. Also surviving are five grandchildren: Roger, Duane, Donald, Robert and Harry Jeffery. Burial will be Tuesday afternoon. Services will be held in the Lewis Mortuary in San Diego. | LEADERSTORF, William C (I171394)
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| 20452 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/21/1955 BLACK - Ann Marie Black, infant daughter of Thomas and Mary Sparks Black of 107 Clair Ave., North Tonawanda, passed away Sunday (March 20, 1955) at De- Graff Memorial Hospital shortly after birth. Besides her parents, she is survived by two brothers, Joseph and James, and a sister Bridget; and her grandparents,; Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Black, and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Sparks, all of North Tonawanda. Funeral services were held this afternoon from the Hamp Funeral Home, 37 Adam St., and burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. | BLACK, Ann Marie (I148551)
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| 20453 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/21/1980 BECKER - Chad Aric and Lee Ann Becker, both of 359 70th St., Niagara Falls, NY., who died as a result of a car accident on February 27, 1980. They are survived by their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester (Diana) Becker; one brother, Todd; their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Becker, Sr., of North Tonawanda and Mrs. Lillian McLaughlin of Niagara Falls. A Memorial service will be held Saturday (Mar. 22nd) at 7 p.m., at the Kingdom Hall, Buffalo Avenue and 87th St., Niagara Falls. Arrangements by the Lane Funeral Home, Inc. | BECKER, Lee-Ann Ruth (I130786)
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| 20454 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/21/1980 BECKER - Chad Aric and Lee Ann Becker, both of 359 70th St., Niagara Falls, NY., who died as a result of a car accident on February 27, 1980. They are survived by their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester (Diana) Becker; one brother, Todd; their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Becker, Sr., of North Tonawanda and Mrs. Lillian McLaughlin of Niagara Falls. A Memorial service will be held Saturday (Mar. 22nd) at 7 p.m., at the Kingdom Hall, Buffalo Avenue and 87th St., Niagara Falls. Arrangements by the Lane Funeral Home, Inc. | BECKER, Chad Aric (I130785)
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| 20455 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/22/1932 The police today were conducting an intensive investigation in an attempt to secure trace of Mrs Mildred Briggs, 29 years old, and her daughter, Alice, four years old, and son, David, 1 1-2 years old, missing from their home at 31 1-2 Wall street since 9 o'clock yesterday morning. Edward Briggs, husband of the missing woman, sought the services of the police late last night. having exhausted efforts to locate her. The husband told the police that he feared his wife had committed suicide, as she Had made threats recently to end her life. It was feared, the police said, that if the woman committed suicide she likely intended the same fate for her children. Seen Going Toward Main Street Neighbors reported that Mrs. Briggs and her children were seen crossing a lot near their home. going toward Main street. Tlie police later learned that the woman and her children boarded a Niagara Falls bound high speed trolley car at the Ward road station in the outskirts of the city later in the morning. Mrs. Briggs has been in poor j health for some time. Police Chief George C. Marohn and Ptrolman Herburt Root went to Niagara Falls after learning that Mrs. Briggs and her children boarded a car bound for that city. There they learned that the woman and children were seen in the waiting room where the mother purchased some candy for the youngsters, The police also learned that they were seen passing a restaurant on Falls street. The Falls police assisted Chief Marohn and Officer Root and questioned the state reservation police and attendants at the bridge crossing the gorge there but failed to find any further trace of the missing trio. ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 4/28/1932 The family of Mrs. Mildred Briggs, who disappeared from her home at 311-2 Wall street on March 21, taking her four-year- old daughter, Alice, and year and a half-old son, David, has given up hope of recovering their bodies believed to have gone over the American Falls on the day the trio left Tonawanda. Rewards were offered in the hope that persons might be spurred to give greater attention to the movement tq recover the bodies from the lower part of the Niagara river before they worn swept into Lake Ontario and out of reach of searching parties. "Red" Hill of Niagara Falls, Ont. whose daring exploits on the Niagara river recommended him to the Briggs family made a special effort at the request of the woman's husband, Edward Briggs. to find the bodies. Police Chief George C. Marohn said today that he and others who have Been working on the cate sre firmly of the belief that the bodies were carried down the river into the lake by the heavy ice that filled the Niagara after the woman and her children went to their deaths over the cataract | Mildred L (I171902)
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| 20456 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/22/1938 Mrs. Mary Syposs, a former resident of North Tonawanda, died in the Central Park Clinic, Buffalo, yesterday. She was the wife of the late George G. Syposs and the mother of Julia, Andrew, Mrs, G. B. Strickland, Nicholas and Mrs. E. B, Allen. Rites will be held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock from the Kennedy chapel, 1714 Abbot road, Buffalo, and an hour later from St Elizabeth church, 986 Grant street, Buffalo. | Mary (I113905)
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| 20457 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/22/1957 ANDRES - Otto Andres, 64. of 310 Adam St., Tonawanda, died Thursday (March 21, 1957) in De- Graff Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Tonawanda, he was a lifelong resident of the city and was employed at the Allan Herschell Co. for the last 37 years. He was a member of Salem Evangelical * Reformed Church, the National Hose Company, of which he was a past president, and the Tonawanda Exempt Firemen's Association. He is survived by bis wife, Mabel H. Edin; a son, Kenneth O. of North Tonawanda, and two daughters, Mrs. Angus Seamans Jr. and Mrs. Theodor Wensel Jr., both of Kenmore. Six grandchildren, three brothers, Robert of Los Angeles, William and Walter of Tonawanda, and three sisters, Mrs. Fred Globe, Mrs. Thomas Mileham of the Tonawandas and Mrs. Nathan Hawthorne of Providence R. I., also survive. Friends may call at the Hamp Funeral Home, 37 Adam St., Tonawanda, where services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Walter F. Hetzel officiating. Burial in Elmlawn Cemetery | ANDRES, Otto (I116569)
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| 20458 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/22/1983 ZUCH - Evelyn L. Zuch, 80, of North Tonawanda. Monday (March 21, 1983) in the DeGraff Memorial Hospital Mrs. Zuch was a lifelong resident of No. Tona. and member of St Matthew Lutheran Church She was the wife of the late Fred W Zuch Surviving are a son, Dean (Virginia) Zuch of Stellacoom, Washington; four grandchildren; a sist e r , Mrs Henrietta Thielking, No. Tona Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St at Ward Rd this evening from 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9. Services will be held from the funeral home Thursday at 10 a.m., the Rev. A. W. Moldenhauer will officiate. Interment in St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery. If so desired. Memorials may be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church | FETZER, Evelyn L (I105636)
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| 20459 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/22/1985 CORRIGAN - Robert Corrigan, 78, of North Tonawanda, Thursday (March 21, 1985) in St. Petersburg, Florida. Born in England, he had been a resident of North Tonawanda for the past 40 years Mr Corrigan was a former employee of the No Tonawanda Post Office and the No. Tomawanda Dept. of Public Works. An Army veteran of World War II he was awarded the Bronze Star and was a member of Sutherland Lodge 0826F&AM He is survived by his wife Lucy (nee Braegas) Corrigan; a son John R. (Judith) Corrigan and a granddaughter Sheryl Corrigan all of No Tonawanda and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday evening from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 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 a.m. Monday by the Rev. E. Werner Weinreich Burial will be in Acacia Park Cemetery | CARRIGAN, Robert (I165006)
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| 20460 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/23/1954 DREIER - Louis L. Dreier, age 80, of 220 William St., Tonawanda, passed away suddenly Sunday (March 21, 1954) at his residence after a heart attack. Born in Three Oaks, Mich., Mr. Dreier resided in Tonawanda for more than 70 years and was a member of the Salem Evangelical & Reformed Church. His wife, the late Emma Golen Dreier, died in 1949. He is survived by a son, Leonard J. Dreier; a daughter, Mrs. Eva H. Schmidt; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; four brothers, William, Henry, John and Frank Dreier; and a sister, Mrs. Charles Berg, all of the Tonawandas. Friends may call at the Hamp Funeral Home, 37 Adam St., where services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Walter F. Hetzel will officiate and burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. | DRIER, Louis L (I139912)
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| 20461 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/23/1971 BEHRNS - Howard Behrns, 68, of 6718 Bonna Street, Cleveland, Ohio, Monday (March 22, 1971). Mr. Behrns was a former resident of North Tonawanda. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; two daughters, Beverly Ann Behrns and Diana Stewert, and a son, Ronald Behrns; two brothers in North Tonawanda, Elmer Behrns and Clarence Behrns, and a sister, Florence Hamblet of Florida. Services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Cleveland, Ohio | BEHRNS, Howard (I133009)
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| 20462 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/23/1979 AMMERMAN - Fred M. Ammerman, 81, of Panama City, Fla., f o r m e r l y of North T o n a w a n d a unexpectedly Friday (March 23, 1979). A former employee of Columbus McKinnon, he was retired from Bell Aircraft. Beloved husband of the late Alta (nee Seaton) Ammerman; he is survived by two sons, Lewis (Evelyn) Ammerman of Panama City, Fla., and Edward (Lavinia) Ammerman, S r . , of N o r th T o n a w a n d a ; four daughters, Mrs. Zola (Edward) Krueger, Sr., of Kenmore, Mrs. Lois (Charles) Bridge and Mrs. Ruth (William) B a r r a n d , both of Panama City, Fla., and Mrs. Freda (Joseph) Skuce, Jr. of North T o n a w a n d a ; two brothers, Ezra Amm e r m a n and Cecil Ammerman, both of N o r t h Tonawanda; g r a n d f a t h e r of 32 grandchildren and 56 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from the Smith Funeral Home, 505 No. MacArthur, Panama City, Fla., 32401.(23) | AMMERMAN, Fred M (I115582)
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| 20463 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/24/1919 Edward W World, 33 years old. died this morning at his home at No. 188 Vandervoort street Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Ken neth and Robert World; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry World; two brothers, Fred and George World, and three sisters, the Misses Ella. Jennie and Edith World, all of North Tonawanda, excepting Fred World, who is a member of the American Expeditionary Forces in France. World was employed as a moulder at the plant of the American District Steam Company on Bryant street. He was a member of Protective Home Circle and the Columbia Hook and Ladder Company. The members of the Columbia Hook and Ladder Company will hold a meeting at 8 o'clock tomorrow night to make arrangements for the funeral The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the late residence. Rev O. Sherman Burrows of Geneva, former rector of the St. Mark's Episcopal church, will conduct the services and burial will be in Ihe Sweeney cemetery. | WORLD, Edward William (I99660)
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| 20464 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/24/1934 Mrs. Caroline Behm of 132 East Felton street announces the mar riage of her daughter, Clarinda Ruth, to Adolph Riegel of Manaca, Pa., which was solemnized on December 23, 1933 in New Cumberland, West Va., the Rev. Ivan J. Howland officiating, | Family: RIEGEL, Adolph / BEHM, Clarinda Ruth (F23317)
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| 20465 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/24/1950 Mrs. Helen Muck, nee Stahl, 70, of 27 Longs Ave. died this morning after a long illness. Born in Getzville, Mrs. Muck had lived in Tonawanda for 45 years. She was the widow of the late George Muck. She was a member of Salem Evangelical and Reformed Church and of the Women's Guild of the church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Warren Short and two sons, Oscar H. and Chester J., Tonawandas; four grandchildren; a brother, Alvin Stahl, Wendelville; four sisters, Mrs. Emma Pfanner, Tonawanda; Mrs. James Knight, Getzville; Mrs. Amelia Semper, North Tonawanda; Mrs. Albert Liscoff and Mrs. Albert Stecher, East Amherst. Friends may call at the Hilliard Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. | STAHL, Helen (I110090)
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| 20466 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/24/1951 GEORGE E. WOLANSKE George E. Wolanske. 40, of Sy Rd., Town of Wheatfield, died Friday in Buffalo General Hos- pital after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Pearl (nee Masters), and was the fa- ther of Thomas Wayne and Har- ry Albert. He was the brother of Wilbert of the Town of Wheatfield, Mrs. Truman LaFluer, Raymond of North Tonawanda, Truman of the Town of Wheat- field and Walter of North Tona- wanda. Services will be in the home of his brother Walter, 461 Ward Rd., at 2 p.m. Monday, and in St. Mark's Lutheran Church at 2:30 pm. The Rev. Paul H. Fretthold will officiate and burial will be in St. Mathew's Cemetery. | WOLANSKE, George Elmer (I92751)
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| 20467 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/24/1961 BERNDT- Edward W. Berndt, 86, formerly of 132 State Road, Lockport, died Thursday (March 23, 1961). He was the father of Mrs. Michael Brant of Tonawan- da and Herbert J. of the Town of Royalton. Also survived by 14 grandchildren, 22 great - grand- children and one great-great- granddaughter. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Gaul Funeral Home Inc., 263 East Ave., Lockport, where the funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday. Interment in Chestnut Ridge Cemetery. | BERNDT, Edward W (I141388)
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| 20468 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/24/1964 BRUNNER - William Brunner Sr., 77, in his residence, 156 Robinson St., North Tonawanda, Monday (March 23, 1964). Husband of the late Nellie Grace Brunner. Beloved father of William Brunner Jr., North Tonawanda; grandfather of Deborah G., Douglas arsd Mark Brunner; brother of Mrs. Emma Leaderstorf of San Diego, Calif., Mrs. Cielia Curtiss of Lima, N. Y., and Charles Brunner of Staten Island, N. Y. Friends received at the residence, 156 Robinson St., North Tonawanda, where services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. Alexander Corti will officiate. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Family will be present from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mr. Brunner was a retired employe of the former Buffalo Bolt Co. with 45 years of service. ALSO Same date and paper William Brunner Sr., 77, died yesterday at his home, 156 Robinson St., North Tonawanda. Mr. Brunner was an employe of Buffalo Bolt Co. for 45 years before his retirement several years ago. He is survived by a son. William Brunner Jr., operator of the Brunner Funeral Home, and two grandchildren, all of North Tonawanda; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Leaderstorf of California and Mrs. Cielia Curtiss of Lima, N. Y., and a brother, Charles, of New York City. Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday at his residence. | BRUNNER, William (I178664)
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| 20469 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/24/1967 KNACK - Arthur H. Knack, 71, of 15 Steiner Ave., Tonawanda, died Thursday evening (March 23, 1967) at the Sheridan Manor Nursing Home, Town of Tonawanda, after a brief illness. A native of Tonawanda, he was the husband of Rose (nee Sahr) Knack, who died in 1960. Mr. Knack was a former mem- ber of Immanuel Lutheran Church Council and had been employed at Columbus McKin- non Corp. for 40 years, retiring about five years ago. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Carl- ton (June) Bjerke and a grand- daughter, Barbara Jane Bjerke of the Town of Tonawanda. Friends may call at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Morgan and William Streets, Tonawanda, Friday and Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Sunday until noon. Services will be con- ducted at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Immanuel Lutheran Church by the Rev. Paul W. Szamanske. Burial will be in Elmlawn Cem- etery. | KNACK, Arthur H (I102274)
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| 20470 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/24/1981 GULICK - Alba N. G u l i c k , 84, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on Monday (March 23, 1981) at the V.A. Hospital, Buffalo. Mr. Gulick was a member of the Salem United Church of Christ, a charter and life member of Frontiersmens Post 7545, VFW, a life member of the VFW National Home, a member of Electric City Lodge 663,1.O.O.F., E n t e r p r i s e Encampment 88, I.O.O.F., and Rosedale Rebekah Lodge!386, I.O.O.F. Mr. Gulick was a reuired employee of the R.T. Jones Lumber Co., and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War I. Beloved husband of Rose W. (nee Boehnke) Gulick; father of Raymond (Mary) Gulick of Canton, Mich., Glenn (Helen) Gulick of Los Angeles, Calif., and the late Alba N. Gulick; b r o t h e r of Mrs. Margaret Madson, Mrs. Isabelle Miller and Morgan Gulick, all of Detroit, Mich., ten grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Creasey Memorial Chapel, Inc., 138 D e l a w a r e S t ., Tonawanda, where services will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m., the Rev. Marilyn Washburn officiating. Interment Elmlawn Cemetery. Memorial Services under the auspices of Electric City Lodge 663, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m., and Frontiersmen Post 7545 will be Wednesday at 8 p.m. (24-25) | GULICK, Alba N (I119708)
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| 20471 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/25/1915 Frailer H. Behrens, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Behrens of No. 96 Hagen avenue, died at the family home last evening. The funeral will be held from the family home on Saturday afternoon, the Rev. E. A. Schulz officiating. Burial will be made in Sweeney cemetery | BEHRENS, Frazier H (I132668)
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| 20472 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/25/1917 We wish to thank relatives and friends for kindnesses shown, floral fifts sent and those who furnished au tomobiles during our recent bereavement, the death of son and brother, Albert Strehlow. MRS. WILHELMINA STREHLOW & CHILDREN | STREHLOW, Albert (I107310)
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| 20473 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/25/1941 Mrs. LaVern Doebler entertained at a linen shower recently at her home in Niagara Falls boulevard in honor of Miss Marion Broecker, whose marriage to Mr. Emmett Killian will take place on Saturday. Pinochle provided the entertainment, the prize winners being Miss Beatrice Stenzel, Mrs. Henry Broecker and Mrs. Benjamin Toellner. Later, luncheon was served from a table centered with pink roses and having tiny pink baskets as the favors. Miss Broecker was presented with a corsage and many beautiful shower gifts. | Family: KILLIAN, Emmett Frederick / BROECKER, Marion E (F22642)
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| 20474 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/25/1946 Louis C. Arenz, 88, of 61 Highland avenue, former alderman and well known painting contractor of Tonawanda many years, died this morning at 237 Linwood avenue, Buffalo, this morning. Mr. Arenz was born in the town of Amherst and has lived in the city of Tonawanda the past 54 years. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. William Thuersam of Tonawanda; five sons, Walter of the town of Amherst, LeRoy of North Tonawanda, Elmer, Ervin and Howard of Tonawanda; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services wfll be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Hamp Funeral Home, 37 Adam street. The Rev. Walter F. Hetzel will officiate and interment will be in Elmlawn. | ARENZ, Louis C (I117970)
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| 20475 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/25/1946 Mrs. Genevieve Slomba, 35, of 115 Sixth avenue, died Saturday in a Lockport hospital. She was a lifelong resident of North Tona- wanda. She is survived by her husband, John; a son, Roland, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lucek of North Tonawanda; three sisters, Mrs. Samuel Bucolo of Burt, N. Y-, Mrs. Michael Dem- brouicz and Mrs. James Leslie of North Tonawanda, and three brothers, John Kasmir and Stan- ley Lucek of North Tonawanda. Rites will be held tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. from the residence and at 10 pan. from the O.L.C. church. The Rev. Michael Walek will of- ficiate. Burial will be in Mt Oli- vet | LUCEK, Genevieve (I183552)
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| 20476 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/25/1977 BRIDGE - Arthur B r i d g e , 69, of T o n a w a n d a , N.Y., Thursday (March 24, 1977 ) at DeGraf f Memorial Hospital. Husband of Minnie (nee G a r d e m i n ) Bridge; father of Mrs. Robert (Betty) Hannel of Lockport, Mrs. Jane Mauland of Clarkfleld, Minn., and Mrs William (Sandra) Mclntyre of Circleville, Ohio, also survived by five grandchildren and f o u r g r e a t - grandchildren; brother of Joseph J. Bridge of Tonawanda, Charles R. Bridge of Panama City, F1 a . , Mrs. Cecil (Florence) Ammerman of Leesburg, Fla., Mrs. Sarah Felton of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. George (Mary) Suhr of North Tonawanda and Mrs. Ernest (Ruth) Vallincourt of Mountain View, Calif., also survived" by several nieces and nephews. Mr. Bridge was a former employee of Bell Aircraft. 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 con- ducted Sunday at 1:30 p.m., the Rev. Eldon D. Snyder officiating. Interment at Elmlawn Cemetery. | BRIDGE, Arthur (I115624)
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| 20477 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/25/1978 HENDERSON - Judith R. (nee Beckett) Henderson, 32, of Tonawanda, Friday (March 24, 1978) at Kenmore Mercy Hospital after a long illness. Born in Buffalo, she had been a resident of Tonawanda for the past 24 years and was the daughter of the late Goegre and Delores (nee Doebler) Beckett and granddaughter of the late Louise (Doebler) Lee. A 1963 graduate of Mount St. Mary Academy, Mrs. Hen- derson had been em- ployed in the safeteria at Mullen School for the past one and one half years and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church and the Niagara Frontier Ostomy Association. She is survived by her husband, H. Richard Henderson; a daughter, Mary Beth Henderson and a son, Mark Richard Henderson, both at home; four sisters, Mrs. Richard (Patricia)Barth and Mrs. Gregory (Carol) Galdon, both of Cheektowaga, Miss Mary L. Beckett of Tonawanda and Mrs. Gary (Kethleen) Brenon of North Tonawanda; four brothers, John J. Beckett of the town of Tonawanda, George R. Beckett of East Aurora, David J. Beckett of West Seneca and James R. Beckett of Tuscon, Ariz., and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Morgan and William Sts., Tonawanda where ser- vices will be held Monday at 11 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial. | BECKETT, Judith Rose (I54924)
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| 20478 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/25/1985 BUCKLEY Thomas J. Buckley. 84, of North Tonawanda, Sunday (March 24, 1965) at his residence. Born in Ransomville, he had been a resident of North Tonawanda the greater part of his life He was a retired upholsterer for Johnston Upholstery and a member of St Peter's American Lutheran Church He is survived by his wife, Kathryn (nee Gorman) Buckley; two sons, Donald (Bernadine) Buckley of North Tonawanda and Leslie (Patricia) Buckley of Dallas, Tex , one daughter, Mrs Janet Schaller of the Town of Tonawanda; one sister, Mrs Mabel Miller of Olcott. Grandfather of nine grand children and three greatgrandchildren Also survived by several nieces and nephews Friends may call Monday 7 to 9 p m and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p in at the Wattengel Funeral Home, Inc., M7 Oliver St., North Tonawanda where services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m., the Rev Charles Casto officiating Interment North Ridge Cemetery If desired, memorials may be made to St. Peter's American Lutheran Church. NOTE: Although the article says "Thomas J" the headstone at North Ridge says "Thomas L" | BUCKLEY, Thomas L (I182878)
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| 20479 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/25/1985 KARYUS Donald C. Karyus, 63, of the Town of Pendleton, Saturday (March 23, 1985) at DeGraff Memo- tial Hospital Mr Karyus was a World War II Army veteran and a local building contractor He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (nee Clair) Karyus, two sons, Terry (Cheryl) Karyus of North Tonawanda and Dale (Donna) Karyus of Amherst; one sister, Mrs. Carlton (Bernice) Bugenhagen of Lockport. Grandfather of five grandchildren. Father of the late Raymond Karyus. Friends may call Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wattengel Funeral Home, Inc., 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m., the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Robert C. Schwab officiating. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery | KARYUS, Donald C (I185851)
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| 20480 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/26/1917 William J. Grefrath, 63 years old. a well-known resident of North Tonawanda, died at the home of his son, William Grefrath, at Charleston, S. C, last, night after a brief illness. Death was unexpected. The body will arrive here tomorrow morning. Mr. Grefrath and his son, Edward F. Grefrath of Chpiman Place, went to Charleston a fortnight ago. Last Friday, Mr. Grefrath was stricken and death followed yesterday. Mr. Grefrath was born in Germany and had lived here for about sixty years. He was a wood carver by occupation. having worked for Herscholl-Spillman company for many years, prior to his retirement. Besides his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Albert Witkopf of North Tonawanda; three sons, William of Charleston, S. C and Edwar/i and John Grefrath of North Tonawanda and one sister, Mrs. Gustave Snow of North Tonawanda, survive. Mr. Grefrath was the senior member of E. F. Grefrath & Company of North Tonawanda. | GREFRATH, William J (I95972)
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| 20481 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/26/1932 Mr. and Mrs. Ray E. Rech of Wheatfield street announce the engagement of their daughter, Ruth E t o Mr. Lawrence B. Lane of Olean, the wedding to take place In June. ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 6/20/1932 Lane-Rech Mr. and Mrs. Ray E. Rech of Wheatfield street announce the marriage of their daughter Ruth to Lawrence B. Lane of Olean on Saturday. June 18th. The Rev. C. E. Rostofer officiated. | Family: LANE, Laurence B / RECH, Ruth E (F36473)
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| 20482 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/26/1933 Mr. and Mrs. Alex Perge of Stanley street announce the engagement of their daughter, Mar- garet. to Michael Arbeiter of Ben- nett street. | Family: ARBEITER, Michael George / (F41112)
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| 20483 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/26/1936 Anton F. Wilke, 51 years old, 111 Rumbold avenue, died yesterday afternoon in the Buffalo General hospital. He was a life-long resident of North Tonawanda. He was a member of the St. Matthew's church and the Men's club of the church. Surviving are a wife, Agnes, nee Zuch; a daughter, Mrs. Carl A. Bartel, North Tonawanda; a brother, Frank, Buffalo, and two sisters, Mrs. Gustav Zuch and Mrs. Edwin Sahr, North Tonawanda. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence and half an hour later from the St. Matthew's church. Rev. Carl Frankenstein officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul's cemetery. | WILKE, Anton F (I67600)
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| 20484 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/26/1936 Walter G. Browning, 55 years old, died suddenly last night at his home, 64 William street. Born in Williamsville, he had resided in Tonawanda for the past 50 years. He leaves a wife, Irene L., nee Eaton: three sons, Walter F., Edward F. and Benjarfin W.; three daughters, Mrs. Charles Harms and the Misses Lillian G. and Mary R., and three grandchildren, all of the Tonawandas. Last rites will be conducted Saturday at 1.30 p.m. from the residence. Burial will be in the White Chapel Memorial Park. | BROWNING, Walter G (I96422)
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| 20485 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/26/1957 WOLLENBERG - Mary J. Wollenberg, 88. of 24 W. Main St. Batavia, died Monday night (March 25, 1957) in St. Jerome's Hospital. Born in Wolcottsville, N.Y., she lived in the Tonawan- das 65 years and moved to Batavia to live with her daughter three years ago. Survivors include: a daughter, Mrs. James F. McCarthy of Batavia; a son, Lewis F. Wollenberg of North Tonawanda; two brothers, Charles Rhodes of North Rose, N. Y., and Fred J. Rhodes of Lockport and a grandchild. Mrs. John Bruton of Niagara Falls. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Friends may call at the John O. Roth Funeral Home, 60 Morgan St., where services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. A. W. Moldenhauer officiating. B u r i a l in Elmlawn Cemetery. | RHODES, Mary J (I111200)
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| 20486 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/26/1966 BENTHIN - Howard W. Benthin. 53, of 322 Vandervoort S t , North Tonawanda ( F r i d a y, March 25, 1966) in Deaconess Hospital, Buffalo, N.Y. after a brief illness. Beloved husband of May (nee Cameron) Benthin; father of Mrs. Edward (Mary Jane) Fusco and Howard W. Benthin Jr., both of North Tona wan da; son of Mrs. Mary Benthin of Medina, N.Y.; grandfather of seven grandchildren; brother of Walter and George Benthin, both of Medina. Friends received by the family from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson St., North Tonawanda, where services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. The Rev. Alexander Corti officiating. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery. West Shelby, N.Y. | BENTHIN, Howard W (I137386)
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| 20487 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/26/1977 Mr. and Mrs. Roman Beiter, former residents of the Town of Tonawanda, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a surprise open house at the Eagles Aerie, North Tonawanda. The party was hosted by their son and daughter and their spouses, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Beiter and Mr. and Mrs. Don Ziegler, for their families and friends. Mr. Beiter retired from National Grinding Wheel In 1966. The couple now resides at Sunny Acres in Niagara Falls. | Family: BEITER, Roman A / ZIEHL, Matilda (F35400)
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| 20488 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/27/1914 Invitations have been issued for the wedding of Miss Elsie Wolf daughter of Justice and Mrs. Christ Wolf, of Bergholtz, to John Belling a well known farmer of Martinsville. The ceremony will be solemnized at the home of the bride's parents this evening the Rev. Jacob Brass, pastor of the German Lutheran Church, Bergholtz, officiating. | Family: BELLING, John Gregor Conrad / WOLF, Elsa Anna Helene (F18372)
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| 20489 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/27/1918 BROCK - In Niagara Falls, Tuesday, March 26, 1918, Elizabeth Brock, wife of late Walter David Brock, mother of Mrs. A. C. Deuel of Niagara Falls. Funeral at residence, 510 Jefferson avenue, Niagara Falls, Friday at 2:30. Burial at Emlawn in Tonawanda. Flowers gratefully declined. | SCHWINGER, Elizabeth (I174141)
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| 20490 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/27/1944 John L. Brock, 77, of 537 Adam street, died early this morning in the DeGraff Memorial hospital. Born in Pennsylvania, he had resided in the Tonawandas the past 60 years. He was a member of the local branch of the Orioles and the Second Degree Lodge of Orioles of Buffalo. Surviving are his wife, Mercie, nee Ward; five sons, Charles of Burbank, Calif.; Cpl. David Brock and Pfc Robert Brock, serving with the armed forces overseas, and Daniel and George, Tonawanda; four daughters, Mrs. John Marohn, Mrs. Paul Marohn, Tonawanda; Mrs. Edward Tussing of Florida and Mrs. Howard Hughes of Buffalo; 16 grandchildren and one brother, Albert of North Tonawanda, Rites will be held Wednesday afternoon from the Hamp Funeral Home, 37 Adam street. The Rev. Clarence A. Hanna will officiate. Burial will be in Elmlawn. | BROCK, John L (I174017)
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| 20491 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/27/1946 Mrs. Helena A. Kowsky, 61, of 520 East Thompson street, died last night in the DeGraff Memorial hospital. Bern In Clarence, N. Y., she had resided in North Tonawanda the last 60 years. She was a member of the Friedens Evangelical and Reformed church. Surviving are her husband, Edward F.: a son, Stanley E.: a daughter, Mrs. Alvin Wein; a sister, Mrs. Arnold Jenecke, and two brothers, Edward and Herman Zimmerman, all of lfotrh Tonawanda. Rites will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. from the home of her son, 586 Chestnut street at Spruce street. The Rev. Theodore Mayer wfll officiate. Burial will be in Elmlawn. | ZIMMERMAN, Helena A (I81343)
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| 20492 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/27/1959 Miss Joanne Alice Vigrass, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Vigrass, 64 Park Ave., a nd P e t e r John Hallows, airman t h i r d class, son of Mrs. J o h n Hallows, 170 Hagen Ave. and t h e late Mr. Hallows, were married March 7 in St. Mark's Episcopal Church. The Rev,. Alexander Corti performed the double ring ceremony before an altar enhanced with white snapdragons and chrysanthemums. White chrysanthemums tied with satin ribbons marked the family pews. The bride's gown of white Chantilly lace was designed with a stand-up collar, long sleeves and a tulle ruffled skirt with a fanshaped train. Her fingertip veil of tulle was fastened to a jeweled queen's crown. She carried a heart shaped bouquet of white sweetheart roses and lilies of the valley centered with an orchid. She was given in marriage by her father. Miss Penny Hallows, the bride- groom's sister was maid of honor wearing a floor length pink taf- feta dress complemented with matching hat and gloves of net. Wearing identically fashioned costumes were the bridesmaids; Miss Jean King, in yellow; Miss Judith Hallows, the bridegroom's sister, in green and Miss Sally Budwey, in orchid. The flower girl, Kathleen Vi- grass, the bride's niece, wore a blue taffeta frock with net hat and gloves. all attendants car- ried baskets of mixed flowers. Thomas LeBar was best man. James Vigrass, the bride's brother, Dewey Bush, the bridegroom's cousin, and Ernest Vigrass, the bride's cousin, were ushers. Kenneth Vigrass, the bride's brother was ring bearer. Mrs. Vigrass wore a pink lace sheath dress with matching shoes and white accessories. A corsage of white roses accented her costume. Mrs. Hallows wore a blue satin sheath dress with matching accessories and a corsage of red roses. A reception was given in Adams Fire Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Hallows left for Biloxi, Miss, where the bridegroom is stationed at Keesler Air Force Base. Mrs. Hallows wore a gray flannel suit with pink accessories. They will be at home in 420 East Water St., Biloxi. | Family: HALLOWS, Peter John / VIGRASS, Joanne Alice (F38667)
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| 20493 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/27/1968 BATT - Charles Batt Sr.. 93 of 86 N. Marion St., North ton- awanda, died unexpectedly Mon- day (March 25, 1968) de DeGraff Memorial Hospital. He was a lifelong member of Ascension Church and a charter member and the senior member of the Western New York Benev- olent Firemen's Association, Fa- ther of the late Charles X. Batt Jr., he is survived by his wife, Anna (nee Follendorf) Batt: a son, Albert Batt Sr. and five grandchildren, Albert Batt Jr., Richard Batt, Donald Batt, Mrs. Shirley Durow and Miss Patricia Batt. Also surviving are 11 great - grandchildren and his brother. Edward Batt Sr. Family will be present from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Hamp Funeral Home Inc., Adam-Seymour Streets, Tonawanda, where prayers wiU be said at 9 a.m. Thursday, followed at 9:30 a.m. by a Requiem Mass in Ascension Church. Burial in Mt Olivet Cemetery. | BATT, Charles Xavier (I125723)
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| 20494 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/27/1975 MILLER - Mildred E Miller, of 4828 Beach Ridge Rd., Town of Pendleton, NY., Thursday (Mar. 27, 1975) at Mt View Hospital, Lockport. She is survived by her husband, William D. Miller: one daughter, Mrs. Wilfred (Alma) Miller. four grandchildren and one brother, Forest Andrews, all of Pendleton, also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday and Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 p m. at the Gaul Funeral Home. Inc., 263 East Avenue, Lockport where the funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m Interment will be in Bear Ridge Cemetery. | ANDREWS, Mildred E (I116106)
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| 20495 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/27/1975 ZIEHL - Carl J Ziehl of North Tonawanda, NY., at DeGraff Memorial Hospital Thursday (Mar 27, 1975). Husband of Mildred H. Ziehl: father of Donald C Ziehl of LaCanada, California, Gerald R Ziehl of Olcott, NY., predeceased by a daughter, Mrs. Carol Disehinger; grandfather of 16 grandchildren: brother Of Louis Ziehl, Mrs, Carl (Clara) Schoelles, Mrs. Frank tldat Ensminger, Mrs. Doris Hosner, all of North Tonawanda, Mrs. Roman (Matilda) Beiter of Niagara Falls and Mrs. Rose Wright of Grand Island; uncle to several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., attheBrunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson St., North Tonawanda where services will be held Saturday at a time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mr. Ziehl may be made to the Building Fund of St. Martin Lutheran Church. Interment St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery (27-28) | ZIEHL, Carl J (I67898)
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| 20496 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/27/1981 A N D E R S O N - Mildred (nee Koenig) A n d e r s o n , 85, of Tonawanda, N.Y., Thursday (March 25. 26, 1981) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Wife of the late Oscar C Anderson; mother of Robert H. (Sally) And e r s o n of North Tonawanda. Mrs. Anderson was a lifelong resident of Tonawanda, a member of First Methodist Church, the Park Country Club and the Women's Auxiliary to DeGraff Memorial Hospital. 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 Sunday at 3 p.m., the Rev. Everett F. Spring officiating. Int e r m e n t Elmlawn Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to First Methodist Church or DeGraff Memorial Hospital. | KOENIG, Mildred (I116404)
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| 20497 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/27/1984 BAILEY - Edward A. Bailey, 78, of North Tonawanda, Tuesday (March 27, 1984) at Lockport Memorial Hospital. Born in Buffalo, he had been a resident of North Tonawanda for the past thirteen years and was the husband of the late Mildred (nee Reinbolt) Bailey. Mr. Bailey was a member of Nazareth Lutheran Church in Buffalo. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Jean) Wright and three grandchildren, Timothy (Marona) Wright, Paul (Kathy) Wright and Thomas (Tina) Wright, all of North Tonawanda; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Rieman of Hamburg and Mrs. Doris Smith of California, also survived by six greatgrandchildren. There will be no prior visitation. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at John O. Roth Funeral Home,' Inc., Morgan and William Sts., Tonawanda. The Rev. Joel Holls will officiate. Burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. | BAILEY, Edward A (I106447)
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| 20498 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/28/1932 Mr. and Mrs. Martin Zipp, 369 Young street announce the engagement of their daughter Anna C. to William Thiebolt of Broad street. The wedding will take place in April. | Family: THIEBOLT, William C / ZIPP, Anna C (F32663)
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| 20499 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/28/1951 Henry N. Reinbolt, 63, of 89 Minerva St., passed away last evening in DeGraff Memorial Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of the Tonawandas and a member of First Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Pauline, nee Baker; one son, LaVerne K., of Buffalo; two grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. John Moore 6f North Tonawanda, Mrs. Clayton Ensminger of Buffalo, Mrs. Floyd White of Rochester; three brothers, John Reinbolt of Barker, George of North Tonawanda and Ray, of Newfane. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the HSliard Funeral Home, 147 Delaware St. The Rev. Howard Davies will officiate and burial will be in Elmlawn. Flowers are gratefully declined. | REINBOLT, Henry N (I106516)
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| 20500 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/28/1951 Michael Arbeiter Sr 42 Second Ave., died this morning in De- Graff Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Austria- Hungary and had lived here 46 years. Prior to his illness, he had worked at the Buffalo Bolt Division of Buffalo-Eclipse Corporation where he had been employed in Department 23 for 35 years. He was a member of the union at Buffalo Bolt. He also was a member of the St. Stephen's Society of Buffalo and Ascension Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary, nee Kriegler; three sons, Lawrence, Michael Jr. and Rudolph, all of North Tonawanda; a brother, Rudolph of Austria, and eight grandchildren. Services will be at 8:45 a.m. Saturday in the Pawenski Funeral Home, 652 Oliver St., and at 9 a.m. in Ascension Church, the Rev. Francis J. Hunt officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, | ARBEITER, Michael (I117807)
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