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| 21351 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/7/1920 Mrs. Wilhemina Kluge of Wheeler street announces the marriage of her daughter. Hertha to Mr. William Woodrich, Wednesday afternoon, June 30, at the parsonage of the Salem Church, the Rev. Andrew Hils officiating. The bride wore a gown of white chiffon and carried a bouquet of bride's roses. Miss Albertine Woodrich, the groom's sister, was the maid of honor, wearing a gown of apricot organdie, and carrying apricot sweet-peas. Mr. Paul Kluge. brother of the bride, was the best man. Mr. and Mrs. Woodrich, will be at home at 150 Wheeler streets. | Family: WOODRICH, William D / KLUGE, Hertha C (F33560)
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| 21352 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/7/1927 Herman Schimschack announces the marriage of his daughter, Elsie to George Zaggel, Wednesday afternoon, July 6th at two o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Zaggel have left for an eastern motor trip, and will be at home after July 14th in 124 Ward road. | Family: ZAGGEL, George W / SCHIMSCHACK, Elsie (F22161)
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| 21353 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/7/1942 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zimmerman of 81 Ward road celebrated their silver wedding anniversary Saturday afternoon and evening. Music and dancing were enjoyed by eighty guests, including the original bridal party. Mrs. Erna Ganley and Mr. Howard Ossman were the attendants. The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Martin Mielke of Chicago, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Roy Murphy of Auburn, N. Y. and Pvt Kenneth Broeker of Camp Chaffee, Arkansas. The tables were decorated with cut flowers and a four tier wedding cake. Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman were the recipients of many beautiful gifts. | Family: ZIMMERMAN, Charles Frank / GARDEI, Matilda L (F27808)
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| 21354 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/7/1942 WURL-FRITZ - Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fritz of 1801 Ellwood avenue announce the engagement of their daughter, Betty Jane, to Frederick Wurl, Jr son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Wurl of Bergholtz | Family: WURL, Friederich Arthur / FRITZ, Betty Jane (F21687)
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| 21355 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/7/1953 STAHL - Frank E. Stahl Sr., 87, of Lapp Rd., Clarence Center, died last night, July 6, 1953, after a five-week illness. Born in Germany, he was a former resident of the Tonawandas and the Town of Amherst. He was formerly employed for 26 years by Columbus McKinnon Chain Corp. where he was a member of the union. He was a former member of the Re- publican committee in the-Town of Amherst. Mr. Stahl was the hus- band of the late Margaret Klein and Winifred Miller. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Edwin J. Wolf of Buffalo and Mrs. Fred Luchterhand of Clarence Center; four sons, Reuben W. and Otto P. of Tonawanda, Elmer A. of Clar- ence Center and Allen F. of Getz- ville; two brothers, Fred Stahl of Getzville and Edward Stahl of Lancaster; 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was father of the late Frank E. Stahl Jr. Friends may call at the Hilliard Funeral Home, 147 Delaware St., where services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. Leo J. Griffin officiating. Burial will be in Williamsville. | STAHL, Frank E (I110153)
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| 21356 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/7/1955 PLANT-Willard L Plant. 50, of Route 1, Crittenden Rd., Akron, N. Y., former resident of North Tonawanda, Wednesday evening at Buffalo Genlral Hospital after a (long illness. A draftsman at Bufjfalo Arms Co., he is survived by his wife, Rachel Clark Plant; his father, William Plant: a brother, Donald Plantt, two sisters. Mrs. Herman Knople and Mrs. Paul C. Jackson, all of the Tonawandas. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Akron. Friends may call at the Wattengel Funeral Home, 307 Oliver St., where services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, the Rev. Allan Skiff, officiating. Burial in White Chapel Memorial Park. | PLANT, Willard L (I86041)
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| 21357 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/7/1958 ACKERMAN -Evelyn C. Ack- erman (nee Gonyaw), 50. of Creekside Dr., Tonawanda, died, Saturday afternoon (July 5, 1958) after a lingering illness. She was born in Bay City, Mich., and had resided in the Tonawandas for 30 years. Surviving are her husband, Glen- wood C. Ackerman, two daugh- ters, Miss Mary Ann Gougeon and Jean Marie Ackerman, her moth- er, Mrs. Ethel Gonyaw, and a sister, Mrs. Charles (Isabellle) Hodge, all of Tonawanda; another sister, Mrs. Stuart (Dorothy) Bak- er of Burbank, Calif., and one brother, Louis Gonyaw of John- son Creek, N.Y. Mrs. Ackerman was the daughter of the late Capt. Charles Gonyaw. Friends may call at the Hilliard Funeral Home, 147 Delaware St., Tonawanda, where services will be held at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Donald Gardner will of- ficiate. Burial in White Chapel Cemetery. | GONYAW, Evelyn C (I112069)
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| 21358 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/7/1961 KRAUSE - George Stanley Krause, 61, of 2829 Stenzil Ave., Town of Wheatfield, died unex- pectedly Tuesday (July 4, 1961) in an automobile accident in Clif- ton, N.J. He is survived by his wife, Vera (new Brauer) Krause; a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Henry; two grandchildren; mother-in-law, Mrs. Anna Brauer; a brother Anthony of Ohio; two sisters, Mrs Frank Stasik of Lynnhurst, N.J., and Miss Josephine Krause. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Road, where service will be Saturday at 3:30 p.m. The Rev. R. R. Myer will officiate. Interment in Acacia Park Ceme- tery. | KRAUSE, George Stanley (I55055)
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| 21359 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/7/1961 Mrs. Lillian F. Struebing, 71, a long-time resident of Tonawanda before moving nine years ago to Eau Gallie, Fla., died yesterday, according to information received here. She was the wife of the late John E. Struebing, who served as a Tonawanda alderman in 1920 and was Republican chairman of the 7th Erie County Assembly District in 1930. He was a plumb- ing and heating contractor. Mrs. Sreubing, who formerly resided at 112 Grove St., is sur- vived by a son, Harold J. of Wil- liamsville; a brother Reuben Bredau, and 10 grandchildren. She was secretary of the Buf- falo Club in Eau Gallie. Funeral services and burial will be in Eau Gallie. | BREDLAU, Lillian F (I168244)
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| 21360 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/7/1964 Herman H. Ullrich, 84, of 110 Lake Road, Youngstown, a former Tonawanda alderman, died yesterday afternoon at Ransom- ville, General Hospital after a brief illness. He operated a grocery and m e a t bu s i n e s s a t Young and Scott Streets more than 35 years. He started working in the grocery store owned by the late John G. Wallenmaier at the age of 14. Later mr. Ullrich purchased the business and building and re- mained at the same location un- til 1938 when he and his family moved to Youngstown, N.Y. He was a Tonawanda alder- man in 1910 and served as trus- tee of Salem Church Council for many years. He was a director of Niagara Savings & Loan As- sociation more than 25 years. Mr. Ullrich is survived by his wife, Anna H. Proy; four daugh- ters; five grandchildren; a great- grandson; a sister and a broth- er. He and his wife celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary Feb. 16. Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Creasey Memorial Chapel, 138 Delaware St. Burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News ULLRICH - Herman H. Ullrich, 84, of 110 Lake Road, Youngstown, N.Y., entered into rest on Monday (July 6, 1964) at Ransomville General Hospital after a brief illness. Survivors include his wife, Anna H. (nee Proy); four daughters, Mrs. Clifford (Juliana) Westphal of Tonawanda, Mrs. Chester (Eleanor) Wein of North Tonawanda, Mrs. Electa Houseman of Medina and Mrs. Thomas J. (Orma) Lee of Jackson, Miss.; five grandchildren and a great-grandson. He was grandfather of the late Ann Elizabeth Wein. A sister, Mrs. Anna Malchow, and a brother. Gust Ullrich, both of Tonawanda, several nieces and nephews also survive. Friends may call at Creasey Memorial Chapel, 138 Delaware St.. Tonawanda. where services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. The Rev. James A. Akin will officiate. Burial in Elmlawn Cemetery. | ULLRICH, Herman H (I89057)
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| 21361 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/8/1921 The marriage of Miss'Ruth H. Lenz- ner, daughter of Mr. and .Mrs. Samuel Lenzner of 1226 Hubbard street. De- troit Mich to Mr. Edgar G. Braun was solemnized at the home of the bride on Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Rev. Clarence Braun, brother of the bridegroom and pastor Of the Grace Lutheran church of this city officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Braun came to Niagara Falls yesterday. A wedding reception was held by the bridegroom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Braun, of Willard avenue Niagara Falls, They left this morning for a motor trip through the Adirondack mountains and will re- side in Detroit when they return. | Family: BRAUN, Edgar G / LENZNER, Ruth H (F60688)
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| 21362 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/8/1924 Mis. Florence B. Rech. twenty-seven years old, died last night at her home No. 228 Broad street Mrs. Rech was bom in Ogdensburg, N. Y. She had been a resident of Tonawanda since her marriage to Clyde Rech three years ago. Besides her husband, Mrs. Rech is survived by her mother, Mrs. Lulu Border; three brothers, George, Joseph and Edmund Border and a sis- ter, Miss Blanche Border all of North Tonawanda. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 6:30 o'clock from the late residence and half an hour later from the St. Francis church. Rev. John A.. Weismantel officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet. | BORDER, Florence (I106207)
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| 21363 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/8/1924 The funeral of William Ribbeck, a former, resident of North Tonawanda. who died at his home in Clarence Center Sunday, will he held from the late residence at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon and half an hour later from the Lutheran church at Clarence Center. Ribbeck is survived by his wife, a daughter, Miss Luetta. and parents. at Niagara aFlls. The Falls club had Clarence Center. Mrs. Ribbeck was 44 years old. | RIBBECK, William (I94938)
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| 21364 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/8/1927 Mrs. Pauline K o w s k y, 45 y e a r s old, 324 Schenck street died last night at the General hospital Buf falo. Born in Clarence N. Y., Mrs Kowsky haa been a resident of North Tonawanda the greater part of her life. She is survived by husband, Charles J. Kowsky; four, daughters, Mrs. Dr. Charles Umland, Buffalo, and the Misses Pauline, Ethel and Mabel Kowsky, North Tonawanda; two sons, Levant and Edward Kowsky - balance unreadable | ZIMMERMAN, Pauline (I81341)
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| 21365 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/8/1936 Mr. and Mrs Harvey P. Baker of 250 Fletcher street announce the engagement of their daughter Mildred E., to Ernest L. Vigrass Jr., of Park avenue, son of Mr and Mrs. Ernest L. Vigrass of Ransomville, formerly of Tonawanda. The wedding will take place in the fall. ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 10/16/1936 Mr. and Mrs. Harvey P. Baker of 250 Fletcher street announce the marriage of their daughter, Mildred E., to Mr. Ernest L. Vigrass. Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L. Vigrass of Ransomville w h i c h w a s solemnized Wednesday October 14th at 4:30 o'clock at t h e p a r s o n a g e of t h e F i r s t P r e s. byterian Church, the Rev. Wesley Baker officiating. The attendants were Miss Ruth Baker and Harvey P. Baker, Jr., brother and sister of the bride. The bride wore a gown of Olympic blue transparent velvet with matching accessories. Her corsage was of talisman rose buds and baby breath. The maid of honor wore a rust crepe gown with brown accessories and her corsage was of pink rose buds and baby breath. A wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride for the bridal party and parents of the bride and groom. In the evening a reception for the immediate families was given at the bride's home, which was decorated throughout with fall flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Vigrass have left for a motor trip and upon their return will be at home in 351 Westgate avenue, Kenmore. | Family: VIGRASS, Ernest L / BAKER, Mildred E (F38629)
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| 21366 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/8/1937 The body of Hiram T. Rose, manager of the Rose Ice company of Tonawanda, who died suddenly from a heart attack while on a fishing trip to Turkey Point, Ont, last night, arrived at his late home, 176 Young street today. Accompanied by his wife and several friends, Mr. Rose left Tonawanda a few days ago for a fishing trip to Turkey Point, where he had been in the habit of spending his vacation each summer. Yesterday afternoon he was stricken with a heart attack, from which he failed to rally. He was born in Tonawanda 50 years ago and had resided here all his life. He is survived by his wife, Jessie, nee Blackmore; a mother, Mrs. Laura Rose; a brother, Harvey and four sisters, Elsie, Mrs. Clarence Goodman, Mrs. George Miller and Mrs. Clifford Skillin, all of the Tonawandas. Rites will be held at the late residence Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. He was a member of North Tonawanda Lodge, No. 860, BP.O.E., and Tonawandas aenie, No. 1411, F.O.E. | ROSE, Hiram T (I149471)
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| 21367 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/8/1939 TAYLOR-STEASSEL-Mr. Albert F. Strassel announces the engagement of his daughter Regina Catherine to Jasper James Taylor of Buffalo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Taylor .hTwee E. Taylor. The wedding will take place September second. ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/3/1969 Mr. and Mrs. Jasper J. Taylor of 118 Hillcrest Road, Tonawanda, were guests of honor Sunday at a party on the occasion of their 30th anniversary. The surprise affair, given by their daughters, Mrs. John R. Mangrum and Miss Donna Taylor, was in the Mangrum's Tremont Street home, North Tonawanda. The buffet table was graced with a centerpiece of white gladioli and winecolored asters. Friends and relatives from the Twin Cities, Buffalo; Forestville and Cleveland attended. | Family: TAYLOR, Jasper James / STRASSEL, Regina Catherine (F38249)
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| 21368 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/8/1947 Large vases of white gladioli, peonies and snapdragons decorated the altar of St. Francis of Assisi Church on Saturday, July 5 at 10 a.m. for the marriage of Miss Alberta M. Brock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. Brock of 72 Longs avenue, to Robert H. Brenon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert A. Brenon of 355 Utica street. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John A. Weismantel officiated at the double ring ceremony. Miss Louise Bacon sang the nuptial mass accompanied by her mother, Mrs. William Bacon at the organ. Given in marriage by her brother, Lionel Brock, the bride chose a gown of white marquisette with low neckline, and short puffed sleeves, trimmed with rose point lace. Her fingertip veil of illusion fell from a tiara of seed pearls. She wore long net gloves and carried white carnations and delphinium centered with gardenias in a cascade bouquet. A single strand of pearls completed here costume. Miss Marian Harman, maid of honor for her cousin, wore a gown of delicate pink and carried a cascade of red carnations and Japanese lilies with matching lilies in her hair. John C. Brenon was his brother's best man, and his cousin, Edward Brenon, and brother-in-law, John E. Ward were ushers. The mother of the bride was attired in a brown and white print dress with brown accessories and the bridegroom's mother wore a black and white silk jersey dress with white accessories. Their corsages were of gardenias and pink roses. Breakfast for the bridal party in the home of the bride's parents was followed by a reception in the evening at Fangers. For traveling, the bride wore a brown suit with white accessories and gardenias. After a wedding trip to Washington, D. C. and points East, Mr. and Mrs. Brenon will be at home in Utica street Out of town guests were Miss Cora E. Brenon, sister of the bridegroom and Mr. and Mrs. John W. Winship of Detroit Mrs. John E. Ward, the bridegroom's sister, and Mr. Ward of Horn | Family: BRENON, Robert H / BROCK, Alberta M (F53864)
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| 21369 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/8/1966 Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday at White Chapel Memorial Park for Elmer C. Rhodes, 72, a former resident of North Tonawanda. Word was received today that Mr. Rhodes died May 12 at Orlando Florida Hospital. His body was cremated. A retired carnival concession worker, be resided for the past 25 years in Florida. He was a member of Sutherland Lodge 826, F&AM, and Orlando Shrine and Consistory. | RHODES, Elmer C (I108767)
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| 21370 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/8/1969 Mr and Mrs Fred Ammerman, formerly of North Tonawanda, who live in Panama City, Fla., celebrated their 50th anniversary at an open house with their children in the Buffalo area. The party took place June 28 in the home of a son, Louis Ammerman, and his wife, of 1233 Ruie Road The couple was married March 12, 1919 in Mecosta County, Mich. Hosting the party were Edward Ammerman and Mrs. JosephSkuce (Freda), of North Tonawanda, Mrs. William Barrand (Ruth), of Sanborn; Mrs. Charles Bridge (Lois), of Buffalo; and Mrs. Edward Krueger (Zola), their husbands and wives, 32 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Also attending were guests from Canada, Michigan and the Buffalo area. The couple lived in Krueger Road, North Tonawanda, before they moved to Florida. Mr. Ammerman was employed at the Bell Aircraft Corp. before his retirement. The couple will leave Thursday for Michigan returning to the Tonawandas in August for a stay before leaving for their home in Florida in September. | Family: AMMERMAN, Fred M / SEATON, Alta (F40251)
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| 21371 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/8/1974 BRACKEN - Richard T. Bracken, 47. of 437 North Federal Highway. Hallandale, Fla., a former resident of North Tonawanda. Thursday (July 4, 1974). He was a member of St. Martin's American Lutheran Church and was a World War II Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Waldtrout Ruediger Bracken; two sons, Staff Sgt. Rolf R., of the U.S.Air Force in England, Reid C, of North Tonawanda. a daughter, Diane F., of North Tonawanda; his parents, Harold and Flora Belling Bracken; a sister, Miss Phyllis (Fay) Bracken; an aunt. Miss Irma Belling, both of North Tonawanda. Funeral services were conducted Monday at the Wattengel Funeral Home, Inc., 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, the Rev. David B. Kaplan officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Memorial Park. | BRACKEN, Richard Thomas (I134825)
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| 21372 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/8/1974 QUESTER - Frieda C. Quester of 1810 South Ave.. Niagara Falls. N.Y., suddenly July 7,1974. Mother of Edison H. Quester of the Town of Wheatfield: Mrs. Harold (Gertfttde) Carr of Niagara Falls, and the late Franklin H. Quester: sister of Mrs, Helena Ellman of North Tonawanda and Mrs. Charlotte Wendt of Lockport, also survived by 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren | ZASTROW, Freida C (I59416)
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| 21373 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/9/1927 Mr. and Mrs. Clarence M. Lamont of the Tonawanda Creek road announce the engagement of their daughter, Mildred H. to Carl J. Ziehl of Niagara Falls boulevard. The wedding will take piace in the near fut- ure. | Family: ZIEHL, Carl J / LAMONT, Mildred H (F23610)
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| 21374 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/9/1928 Joseph Streck, 30 years old a former resident of North Tonawanda was stantly killed in a factory in which he was employed at Richmond Hill, L.I. Saturday of last week. A broken neck, broken back and fractured skull caus- ed his death. Streck was caught between an elevator and the wall in some unknown manner. He was last seen alive at 12 o'clock, noon. "Three hours later his body was found in the elevator shaft. Streck was a veteran of the world vyar. He was one of the first men from the Tonawandas to go 'overseas and saw mujch fighting during his stay in France. He went to Richmond Hill to reside at the close of the war. Surviving are a wife, Anna; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Streck of this city; three brothers, John Michael and Charles Streck of North Tonawanda, and four sisters, the Misses Elizabeth and Mary Streck. Mrs. Henry Schroeder and Mrs. Jameb Woods of the Tonawandas. Funeral services were held Tues day at Richmond Hill. Full military honors were accorded the deceased war veteran. | STRECK, Joseph (I107256)
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| 21375 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/9/1936 August C Wienke 78 years old died last night at the home of his son, Edward, 57 East Felton street, after a brief illness. Born in Germany he had resided in the Tonawandas and vicinity for the past 49 years. He was a member of Friedens Evangelical church and the Mutual Benevolent Association of Martinsville. He leaves four sons, Herman, Lockport; Hubert, Lyndonville; Carl Tonawanda: and Edward; nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren, a brother Albert and a sister, both of Germany. Funeral announcement later. ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/10/1936 The funeral of August C. Wienke will be held at 3:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the late residence, 57 East Felton street. Rev. Theodore Mayer will officiate and burial will be in Elm- lawn. | WIENKE, August (I58198)
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| 21376 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/9/1937 Mrs. Julia Litwinska, died yesterday morning at her home, 37 Eighth avenue. Born in Poland, she had lived in North Tonawanda the past 34 years. She leaves a husband, Jacob; two sons, William and Casmir; three daughters, Mrs. Felix Belczak and Mrs. Joseph Salasazage, all of North Tonawanda, and Sister M. Honorencya of the Villa Maria convent, Buffalo; ten grand children and five brothers, Joseph, Anthony, Casmir and Leon Pasciak. all of North Tonawanda, and John Pasciak, Buffalo. Rites will be held Monday morning at 9:30 from the residence and Half an hour later at Our Lady. of Czestochowa church. Burial will be in Mt Olivet, | PASCIAK, Julia (I133495)
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| 21377 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/9/1943 Mrs. Wiihelmina Braegas, 68, died this morning at her home, 287 Morgan street. Born in Germany, she had resided in Tonawanda the past 38 years. She was a member \ of the Immanuel Lutheran church. Surviving are her husband, Carl; three daughters, Mrs. William Koepsel and Mrs. Rudolph Neuman of Tonawanda and Mrs. Robr art Corrigan of Thorold, Ont; t wo sons, William and Carl Jr., of Tonawanda; 24 grandchildren, one great grandchild, a brother, Frederick Schnittker of Lockport, and seven sisters, Mrs. Walter Westphal of Tonawanda and six residing in Germany. Rites will he held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the residence. The Rev. Theodore Schroeder will of- ficiate. Burial will be in Rest Haven. | SCHNITTKER, Wilhelmina (I165004)
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| 21378 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/9/1956 Miss Martha Vigrass, 81, for- merly of Tonawanda, died yester- day in St. Catharines, Ont. Miss Vigrass is survived in Tonawanda by a brother, Ernest L. Vigrass of 16 Park Ave., and by seven ne- phews and nieces. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at th ewinters & Win- ters Funeral Home at 89 Ontario St., at St. Catharines. | VIGRASS, Martha (I111396)
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| 21379 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/9/1975 HORAN - Samuel S Horan, 72, of Tonawanda, Tuesday (July 8, 1975) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. A native of North Tonawanda, he was the brother of Albert Horan who died in 1970 Mr Horan owned and operated Horan's Supermarket in Pendleton from 1954 to 1974 and Bell's IGA Supermarket in Eggertsville for the past 16 years. He was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 50-50 Club of Good Shepherd Church, New York State Food Merchants Assn , Electoric City Lodge 663, F&AM, Lockport Saddle & Bridle Club, US Trotting Assn., New York State Harness Racing Assn , Erie County SPCA, Eldredge Club and an honorary member of the Lion's Club in Pendleton He is survived bv his wife, Olive (nee Vigrass) Horan: two sisters, Mrs Harold (Bessie)' Gebhardt and Mrs William (Emma) Smith of North Tonawanda: a brother, Harry Horan of Tonawanda and several nieces and nephews Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.. at John O Roth Funeral Home, Morgan and William Sts . Tonawanda, where services will be conducted at 11 am, Friday by the Rev George C Ruof Burial will be in White Chapel Cemetery If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Western New York. | HORAN, Samuel S (I111387)
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| 21380 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/9/1979 George Krueger, former commander of Tonawandas Post 264, American Legion, and a North Tonawanda resident for 57 years, died Saturday at the age of 81 after a lengthy illness. Until his retirement in 1962, Mr. Krueger was clerk and business manager for North Tonawanda public schools for, 20 , y e a r s. He also worked as a bookkeeper and paymaster for the Rudolpf Wurlitzer Co. from 1917 to 1932, and was . an engineering aide in the Niagara County Highway Department from 1933 to 1942. A veteran of World War I, Mr. Krueger was a life member of Post 264. He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church and a charter member of the Lutheran Laymen's League. He also served as director of the Lutheran Service Society for 15 years. At the time of his death, he was living with his daughter, Mrs. Jeanne Greer, of Pendleton. Other survivors include Mr. Krueger's wife, Edna Ida Krueger; a daughter, Mrs. Ruby S c h m e i c h e l of N o r th Tonawanda; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a brother, six sisters and many neices and nephews. A private memorial service is slated at St. Matthew Lutheran Church at the convenience of the family. The funeral was arranged by Fretthold Funeral Home Inc | KRUEGER, George Edward (I119949)
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| 21381 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/1/1922 John Williams, 65 years, old a lifelong resident of the town of Wheatfield, died yesterday. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late residence, Ward road, and half an hour later from St. John's church. Rev. Walter Thiemecke officiating. Burial will be in the Lutheran cemetary, Niagara Falls boulevard. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Charles Achterberg, Pickanls Bridge; Mrs. Louis Holland and Mrs. Louise Newman of North Tonawanda; four sons, William F.. Alvin. Edmund and Walter Williams of St. Johnsburg; three sisters, Mrs. Christ Ziemendoif ot St. Johnsburg. Mrs. Henry Bruning of Royalton and Mrs. Herman Holland of Erie, Pa. and four brothers. William Williams of Portland Ore., Gustav Williams of Royalton, Henry Williams of Barker and Phillip Williams of Shawnee. | WILLIAMS, Johannes Wilhelm Ferdinand (I63633)
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| 21382 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/1/1942 Word of the death of Frank H Bredlau, former well-known res dent of North Tonawanda, in Miami, Fla., where he made his home, was received here today He died yesterday. Mr. Bredlau, a lifelong resident of the Twin Cities until he moved to Florida in 1923, was a prom- inent contractor and builder and had many personal and business friends in the Tonawandas. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. John E. Struel ing of North Tonawanda and Mrs Joseph Bryan of Miami, Fla., and one son, Reuben, of Florida. | BREDLAU, Frank H (I152477)
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| 21383 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/1/1945 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Andres of 20 Park avenue celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary Sunday by entertaining relatives and friends at a lawn party in the rear of their home. Dinner was served on tables on the lawn. The guests included Mrs. Edith Pohlman of Kansas City, Kan. | Family: ANDRES, Charles / WHITE, Violet (F40708)
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| 21384 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/1/1953 FUTURE BRIDE: Mr. and Mrs. Adam M. Pastor of 65 Allen St. announce the engagement of the latter's daughter, Miss Mari- lyn Joyce Broecker, to Leroy Eugene Boehnke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Boehnke of 7 Maple St. The wedding will be performed Oct. 3 in St. Paul's Lutheran Church. | Family: BOEHNKE, LeRoy Eugene / BROECKER, Marilyn Joyce (F39305)
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| 21385 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/1/1955 LEONARD - Mrs. Mary Leon- ard, 61, of 16 State St., Tonawan- da, N. Y.. Saturday (July 30. 1955) at DeGraff Memorial Hospi- tal .after a short illness. She was a lifelong resident of Tonawanda and was a member of Tonawanda Church of Christ. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. James (Mar- garet) Hughes of Tonawanda; two brothers, Charles Bruske, of Ton- awanda and August Borofke of Gold Bar, Wash; a niece, Mrs. Clara Borofske Lane of Tonawan- da. Friends may call at the Hil- liard Funeral Home, 147 Delaware St., where services will be held Tuesday at 2 o'clock, the Rev. ax Engle officiating. Burial in Elmlawn Cemetery | BOROFSKE, Mary (I158418)
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| 21386 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/1/1972 STECHER- Catherine Stahl Stecher, of Lutheran Church Home. 217 East Delavan Ave., formerly of East Amherst, N.Y., wife of the late Louis and Albert Stecher; sister of Mrs. James (Cora) Knight, Mrs. Albert (Elsie) Liscoff, the late Mrs. Helen Muck. Mrs. Emma Pfanner. Mrs. Amelia Semper and Alvin Stahl; mother of Mrs. James (Audrey) Love and Robert Brost. Services from Beach-Tuyn Funeral Home, 5541 Main St. at Cayuga Rd.. Williarrmville Thursday afternoon at one o'clock. Friends are invited. The family will be present from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Building Fund, 8760 Transit Rd., Amherst. N.Y. | STAHL, Catherine (I110079)
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| 21387 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/1/1984 SCHAEFER Arthur C Schaefer, 61, of Grand Island, entered into rest Tuesday (July 31, 1984) at Kenmore Mercy Hospital Mr Schaefer was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and Tonawandas Post 264, American legion where he was Building Manager for the past 25 years He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Euro pean Theatre. Beloved husband of Jean L. (nee Albon) Schaefer; father of David A (Susan) Schaefer, James (Daryl) Schaefer and Miss Susan L Schaefer; brother of Mrs Patrick (Doris) DeCillis; one grandchild, all of Grand Island. Friends may call Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m.. and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the CREASEY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC , 138 Delaware St., Tonawanda where services will be conducted Friday at 11 a m . the Rev Walter L C Wenhold official ing Interment Elmlawn Cemeter. . Memorials may be made to the W.N Y Heart Assoc Memorial services under the auspices of Ton awandas Post 264, American legion Thursday at 7 30 p m. | SCHAEFER, Arthur C (I106343)
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| 21388 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/10/1921 Announcement is made of the marriage of Elizabeth Irene Becker to Charles L. Hoyer, both of North Ton awanda. Wednesday, August 10, at the Grace Lutheran Church, the Rev. Braun officiating. | Family: HOYER, Charles L / BECKER, Elizabeth L (F46272)
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| 21389 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/10/1964 NORTH TONAWANDA -William H. Brauer, 83, father of Wilbur E. Brauer, former city alderman, of 186 Rumbold Ave., died Sunday (Aug. 9, 1964) in his home after a long illness. Mr. Brauer was born in Germany, but lived for more than 79 years in this city. He was a volunteer fireman for 62 years, 30 of which he served as a paid fireman, before.:^ tiring in 1946. He was a member of St. Peter's American Lutheran Church, the Sweeney Hose Co. No. 7, an honorary member of Gratwick Hose Co., and a member of the North Tonawanda Paid Firemen's -Association and Firemen's Benevolent Association. " Survivors include his wife, Emma Kohl Brauer, two daughters, Mrs. K e n n e t h Voetsch,' Mrs. Andrew Thomas; a brother, Ernest Brauer; a sister, Mrs. Edward Schuler; and three grandchildren, all of the Tonawandas. Rev. Alfred Walck will conduct funeral services at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Wattengel Funeral Home. Interment will be in White Chapel Memorial Park. | BRAUER, William H (I81463)
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| 21390 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/10/1972 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Prohaska of 92 Cramer St., North Tonawanda, announce the engagement of their daughter, Paula Jean, to Robert G. Ababurko, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Ababurko of 305 Wheatfield St., North Tonawanda. Both are graduates of North Tonawanda High School. An Oct. 7 wedding is planned. ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 10/26/1972 Miss Paula Jean Prohaska carried her mother's prayer book when she became the bride of Robert George Ababurko in a noon ceremony Oct. 7, 1972, in Ascension Church. The Rev. Peter Popadick officiated for the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Prohaska of 92 Cramer St., North Tonawanda, and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ababurko of 305 Wheatfield St.. North Tonawanda. Miss Cheryl Prohaska was her sister's maid of honor, while another sister, Sandra Prohaska, was junior bridesmaid. Karen Elinski served as bridesmaid. Stephen D. Ababurko was best man for his brother. Ushering guests were Michael Kornacker and Joseph Prohaska. brother of the bride. The couple received friends and relatives at a reception in Bedell's Restaurant. They will make their home in 262-1/2 William St.. Tonawanda. | Family: ABABURKO, Robert G / PROHASKA, Paula Jean (F38721)
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| 21391 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/10/1981 I s a b e l l e A (nee Bourassa) Sharkey. 80. of T o n a w a n d a , Saturday (August 8. 1981) at Kenmore Mercy Hospital after a brief illness Born in Baraga, Mich , she had been a resident of Tona wanda for the past 61 years and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church Mrs Sharkey is survived by her husband, Charles S Sharkey, two daughters, Mrs Robert 0. (Norma) Richau and Mrs Ernest J. (Phyllis) Kassay, both of Tonawanda; three grandchildren, Mark and Kurt Richau and Kevin Kassay; three great-grandchildren, R o b e r t , Gretchen and Heidi Richau; two sisters, Mrs. Marceline Gerbec of Houghton, Mich., and Mrs. William (Margaret) Hunt of West Seneca; two b r o t h e r s . Lynn (Ann) Bourassa of Tonawanda and Louis Bourassa of the Town of Tonawanda, also survived by several nieces and nephews Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.. at John O Roth Funeral H o m e , Morgan and William Sts, Tonawanda where services will be conducted Tuesday at 12:30 p.m . followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 1 o'clock, the Rev Robert W Wardenski will officiate Burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery In lieu of flow ers, memorials may be made to Kenmore Mercy Hospital Foundation. | BOURASSA, Isabelle (I159647)
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| 21392 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/11/1939 Private funeral services for John W. Buchhardt will be held at 4:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the chapel at White Chapel Me mortal park on Niagara Falls boulevard, near Bush's bridge. Rev. Theodore Mayer of Frieden's church, of which the deceased was a member, will officiate. Burial will be made in White Chapel park. Mr. Buchhardt, who was 31 years old and resided at 128 Rumbold avenue, was drowned Sunday afternoon in Lake Erie, off Cleveland, O., when he fell overboard, while on a cabin cruiser. The body was recovered yesterday morning at Cleveland and brought to North Tonawanda late last night. Besides his wife, Winifred, and a son, Warren, Mr. Buchhardt is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Buchhardt and a sister, Mrs. Norman Oelkers, all of North Tonawanda. His father is assistant fire chief in North Tonawanda. | BUCHHARDT, John W (I181673)
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| 21393 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/11/1967 The engagement of Miss Sharon B. Chriss to William J. Abbs, son of Mr. and Mrs, William A. Abbs Jr., of 821 Rule Road, North Tonawanda, is announced by the future bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Chriss of Pompano Beach, Fla. The bride- to-be is a 1967 graduate of Lancaster (N.Y.) High School. Her fiance is a 1966 graduate of North Tonawanda Senior High. | ABBS, William John (I111744)
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| 21394 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/11/1971 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Witkowski of 257 Rumbold Ave., North Tonawanda, announce the engagement of t h e i r daughter, Ann Therese, to Daniel M. Thiebolt, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Thiebolt Sr. of 580 Broad St., Tonawanda. The future bride, a graduate of Bishop Gibbons High School, is a senior at the State University at Buffalo. Her fiance, a graduate of Tonawanda High School, served in Vietnam with the Marine Corps. A July 8 wedding is planned in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church. ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/10/1972 Our Lady of Czestochowa Church was the setting for the wedding of Miss Ann Witkowski and Daniel Martin Thiebolt at 11 a.m. Saturday. July 8,1972 The Rev. John R. Gabalski. uncle of the bride, officiated at the nuptial Mass. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Witkowski of 257 Rumbold Ave.. North Tonawanda. The bridegroom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. William C. Thiebolt Sr of 580 Broad St.. Tonawanda Mrs. John E. Kloch was matron of honor for her sister. Bridesmaids were Miss Lois Thiebolt. sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Cynthia Heye of Seattle. Wash., cousin of the bride. Joanne Witkowski was her sister's junior bridesmaid, and Diane Witkowski was flower girl for her aunt. Groomsmen included Roger Theibolt of Montclair, Calif., brother of the bridegroom, as best man. William Thiebolt Jr.. brother of the bridegroom, and Edward Witkowski, brother of the bride, as ushers: William Thiebolt III, nephew of the bridegroom, junior usher, and James Gabalski. cousin of the bride, ring bearer. The newlyweds greeted guests at a reception at St. Joseph's Church hall. Following a honeymoon in the Poconos. the couple will make their home in Fletcher Street. Tonawanda. | Family: THIEBOLT, Daniel Martin / WITKOWSKI, Ann Therese (F35949)
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| 21395 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/11/1972 ZIBLUT - Alice (nee Wosinski) Ziblut, 46. of 757 Oliver St. North Tonawanda. suddenly Tuesday (August 8. 1972) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. A. native of North Tonawanda. Mrs. Ziblut and her husband, Edward J. Ziblut owned and operated the Ziblut Shoe Store on Oliver St., for the past 5 years. Prior to that, Mrs. Ziblut s parents owned and operated the Wosinski Shoe Store for 40 years at the same address. Mrs, Ziblut was a member of Zwiazek Polek (Bluszcz) and the Ladies Auxiliary of Orchard Lake, Circuit No. 6. Beloved wife of Edward J. Ziblut; daughter of the late John J. and Helen (nee Wojnicki) Wosinski; sister of Jerome (Mary) Wosinski of Lake Helen, Fla., and John (Jean) Wosinski of Corning, N.Y.; also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will be present to receive relatives and friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Skomski Funeral Home, 549 Oliver St., North Tonawanda where services will be held Saturday August 12th at 9 a.m., followed by a Mass of the Resurrection at 9.30 a.m., from Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, the Rev. Chester F. Kotkiewicz officiating. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Catholic Wake Services will be held Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. (9-11) | WOSINSKI, Alice (I103545)
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| 21396 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/11/1975 BLACK - Mary J. (nee Sparks) Black, 50, of North Tonawanda, N.Y., Saturday (August 9,1975). Mrs. Black is survived by her husband, Thomas Black; a daughter, Mrs. Bridgit Frederick; three sons, Joseph and John Black of North Tonawanda and James Black of Phoenix, Arizona; her parents, Floyd and Ethel Goodman Sparks; one brother, Reginald Sparks; one sister, Mrs. James (Margaret) Hogan all of North Tonawanda and three grandchildren. Private funeral services were held Monday (August 11th). In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Artificial Kidney Fund at Buffalo General Hospital. Arrangements by Wattengel Funeral Home, Inc., | SPARKS, Mary Jane (I148547)
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| 21397 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/11/1983 SMITH - John L Smith, 95, of North Tonawanda. Tuesday (August 9, 1983) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Mr Smith was a retired employee of Remington Rand, a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, North Tonawanda Senior Citizens and the Salvation Army Golden Agers Husband of the late Harriett (nee Lembeke) Smith; he is survived by two daughters, Mrs Leonard (Irma) Dreier and Mrs. Frank (Dorothy) Schmidt, both of North Tonawanda. Father of the late Robert E (Esther) Smith Grandfather of Dr Fred (Jeannie) Smith of S c h n e c t a d y , John ( B a r b a r a ) Smith of Manlius, N Y , Wayne (Kathleen) Smith of St. Cloud, Minn , Richard (Michelle) Dreier of North Tonawanda, Mrs Gerald ( E l a i n e ) Allen of Schnectady, Mrs Dennis (Joanne) Berndt of Tonawanda, Mrs. William (Julie) Armstrong of Hamilton, Ont. and the late David and Deborah Jane Dreier and Lt Michael Schmidt Also s u r v i v e d by fifteen great-grandchildren Friends may call Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m , and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m , at the Wattengel Funeral Home, inc , 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda Private funeral services will be held Friday at the convenience of the family, the Rev Robert L. Cook officiating Burial Friedens Cemetery | SMITH, John L (I141366)
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| 21398 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/12/1915 Agnes Wilhelmina Wittkowski, sixteen years old. daughter of Mrs. Herman Deuer of No. 865 Falconer street, died last night at the family residence. Besides her mother, Mies'Wittkowski is survived by her step-father, one brother, Edward Wittkowski of North Tonawanda and three sisters; Mrs. Florena Satlleberg of Unionville, Mich, and Miss Emma Wittkowski and Miss Evelyn Deuer of North Tonawanda ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/16/1915 The funeral of Miss Agnes W. Witt- kowski, daughter of Mrs. Herman Deuer of No. 365 Falconer street was held from the family home at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon and a half hour later from Frieden's Lutheran church on Schenck street, the Rev. E. A, Schuhs officiating. Burial was made in the Tonawanda city cemetery. The members of the Frieden's church Sunday school attended the funeral. | WITTKOWSKI, Agnes Wilhelmina (I97612)
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| 21399 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/12/1920 Mr. Irville L. Carney of East Ni- agara street announces the engagement of his niece. Lillian Irene Dimm to Mr. Elmer Baker of Morgan street. | Family: BAKER, Elmer C / DIMM, Lillian Irene (F42565)
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| 21400 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/12/1975 MAY - Harvey A. May III, 18, of Tonawanda, Monday (August 11,1975) at E.J. Meyer Memorial Hospital, Buffalo, N.Y. Born in Kenmore, he was a member of Salem United Church of Christ and attended School 84 in Buffalo and Tonawanda High School. He was the grandson of the late Mr, and Mrs. William T. Dickinson and Harvey A. May. He is survived by his parents, Harvey A. and Sylvia Dickinson May Jr.; two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Ellen) Rusch of Tonawanda and Mrs. Joseph (Diane) Holka of Gasport, NY., and his grandmother, Mrs. Harvey A. (Bessie) May of Tonawanda. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Morgan and William Sts. Tonawanda where services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday by the Rev. Richard H. Trump. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Associations of America | MAY, Harvey A (I140896)
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