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| 21501 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/29/1947 Palms, bouquets of gladioli and tall candelabra adorned the altar of Friedens Evangelical Church at 7 p.m. Saturday, August 16, for the marriage of Miss Helen Salefske, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Salefske of 259 Miller street, to Mr. Charles Burtch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Burtch of 123 Payne avenue. The Rev. Carl Berges officiated at the double ring ceremony, and Miss Laura Neumann played traditional wedding music. Preceding the ceremony Miss Jean Swetland sang "At Dawning" and during the ceremony sang "The Lord's Prayer". The bride given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white marquisette made with round neckline, fitted bodice, long sleeve pointed at the wrists and a full skirt ending in a long train erged with a dust ruffle. Her finger tip veil was caught with orange blosoms and she carried a shower bouquet of white roses. Mrs. Vincent Bonerb of Kenmore, cousin, of the bride, was the matron of honor. Her gown was of yellow taffeta made wtih a square neckline, cap sleeves and a full skirt which formed a bustle in the back. She wore long matching mitts and carried a bouquet of yellow roses and orchid button chrysanthemums tied with orchid ribbon. In her hair she wore a tiara of the same flowers. Mrs. Thomas Niland, Jr., also a cousin of the bride, and Mrs. Paul Mallue were bridesmaids. Their gowns were of rose taffeta made like that of the matron of honor. They carried bouquets of pink roses and orchid button chrysanthemums tied with orchid ribbon and wore matching tiaras in their hair. Mr, James Burtch was best man for his brother, and the ushers were Mr. Frederick Burtch, also a brother of the groom, and Mr. Frank McCormick, a cousin. Mrs. Salefske, mother of the bride chose a dress of hunters green with brown accessories. Her corsage was of pink roses. Mrs, Burtch, mother of the bridegroom, wore a grey dress with black accessories and a corsage of red daisies. Immediately following the ceremony, a buffet supper for 125 guests was served in the church parlors. Later a recption for the bridal party and Immediate families was held at the home of the bride. For traveling to the New England States, the bride chose a rose gabardine suit with black accessories and a gardenia corsage. Pre-nuptiaJ parties held for the bride included a red and white kitchen shower by the Misses Iilie and Edna. Belling, a party shower by Mrs. Walter Follendorf and Mrs. Edward Wittkowski, a variety shower by Mrs. Paul Mallue, a bathroom shower by Mrs. Thomas Niland, Jr. and a crystal shower by Mrs. Vincent Bonerb. Mr. and Mrs. Burtch are home at 256 Miller Street. | Family: BURTCH, Charles E / SALEFSKE, Helen A (F34017)
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| 21502 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/29/1952 Dies in California Albert Ziehm, a former resident of St. Johnsburg, died Tuesday evening in his home in San Leando, Calif., after a long illness. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Ziehm of St. Johnsburg. Surviving are his wife, Violet, of California; sisters, Mrs. El- roy Kline and Mrs. Arthur Sham- rock and brothers, Edward, Her- man and Walter Ziehm of North Tonawanda and Charles and Wil- liam Ziehm of Detroit. Funeral services were conduct- ed today in the Redeemer Luther- an Church, Oakland, Calif. | ZIEHM, Albert Herman Otto (I58130)
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| 21503 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/29/1953 An 86-year-old North Tonawan- dan, who had been employed more than 50 years at Buffalo Bolt Co., died this morning after a brief ill- ness. He was Joseph Streck, 163 Lin- wood Ave. Born in Germany, Mr. Streck came to this country 60 years ago, and lived in North Ton- awanda 50 years. He retired six years ago after working at Buffalo Bolt more than half a century. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the residence, and at 10 a.m. in the church, the Rev. Chester H. Polewicz officiating. ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/29/1953 STRECK - Joseph Streck, 86, of 163 Lin wood Ave., North Tonawanda, died this morning, Saturday, Aug. 29, 1953, after a brief illness. He was born In Germany and came to this country 60 years ago. For the past 50 years he had resided in North Tonawanda. He was employed for more than 50 years at the Buffalo Bolt Co. before retiring six years ago. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church. He Is survived by three sons, John, Michael, and Charles; three daughters, Mrs. James Woods, Mrs. Anthony Mendez of the Tonawandas, and Mrs. John Linekin of Long Island, N. Y.; 15 grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren also s u r v i v e. Friends may call at the residence, 163 Linwood Ave., where services will be Monday at 9:30 a.m. and at 10 a.m. In St. Joseph's Church The Rev. Chester H. Polewicz will officiate. Burial will be In Mt. Olivet Cemetery. | STRECK, Joseph (I99109)
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| 21504 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/29/1962 W. Fred Rose, 74, of 85 Ilion St., Tonawanda, last night in Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Mr. Rose's.death was attribut- ed to a ruptured blood vessel he suffered Sunday while driving his car in Kenmore. He was stricken while turning from Delaware Road into Nassau Avenue. His c a r Jumped the curb and struck a porch at 24 Nassau Ave where it came to a halt. Mr. Rose was taken to the hospital suffering no apparent injury from the accident but was admitted for observation. He underwent surgery late yesterday. An Erie County Medical examiner said the ruptured blood vessel was the cause of death, Mr. Rose, a native of Buffalo, operated a printing business for the past 37 years at 318 Schenck St., North Tonawanda. Funeral services will be con- ducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Wattengel Funeral Home, 307 Oli- ver St., North Tonawanda. He is survived by his wife, Ber- tha, nee Moyse; a daughter, Mrs. Arthur Zimmerman of Marsel- lud, N.Y.; a son, Fredric C. of Tonawanda; a step-daughter, Mrs. Edward Warren of St. John's Newfoundland; a sister, Mrs. Philip B. White of Kenmore; a brother Carlton C. Rose of Horseheads, N.Y., and seven grandchildren. He was a member of the First Church of christ Scientist of Ton- awanda; Delaware Hose Com- pany No. 2 of Tonawanda, and several Maconic organizations. | ROSE, W Fred (I106356)
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| 21505 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/29/1963 HARDY - Henry J. Hardy, 76, of 1268 Sherwood Ave., North Tonawanda, died Wednesday (Aug. 28, 1963) in DeGraff Memorial Hospital He was a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda, a member of St Matthew's Lutheran Church, a WW I Army veteran and was formerly employed as a millwright at the American District Steam Co. He is survived by his wife, Viola Pieper Hardy; two sons, LaVearn of the Town of Tonawanda and Richard of Tonawanda; a daughter, Mrs. John Conrad of Tonawanda; six grand- children and one great-grandchild. Friends may call at the Wattengei Funeral Home, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, where services will be Saturday at 3:30 p.m. The Rev. A. W. Moldenhauer will officiate. Burial in St Matthew's Cemetery | HARDY, Henry J (I68668)
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| 21506 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/29/1977 MCELROY - Eva E. (nee King) McElroy, 86, of Tonawanda, Saturday (August 27, 1977) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Buffalo, she had been a resident of Tonawanda for the past 11 years. Mrs. McElroy was the wife of Robert A. McElroy who died in 1975 and was a member of Salem United Church of Christ. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Wallace (Bernice) Blakelock of Buffalo, Mrs. Barton (Dorothy) Blakelock of Grand Island and Mrs. S t a n l e y ( E l l e n) Slominski of Tonawanda; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Morgan and William Sts., Tonawanda, where services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday by the Rev. Richard H. Trump. Burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Salem United Church of Christ Memorial Fund. | KING, Eva (I150100)
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| 21507 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/29/1981 KEEM - Marie K. (nee Kelley) Keem, 64, of Tonawanda unexpectedly Friday (August 28, 1981) at De- Graff Memorial Hospital. Born in East Aurora, she had been a resident of Tonawanda for the past 33 years and had been employed in the cafeteria at Tonawanda Jr. High School for 19 years, retiring in 1978. She is survived by her husband. Herbert F. Keem; 3 daughters, Mrs. Robert (Ann) Dickinson of the Town of Tonawanda, Mrs. Bert (Dorothy) Brochey of Wheatfield and Mrs. (Linda L.) Wiech of Depew; 2 sons, Herbert (Jean) Keem of Tonawanda and Henry (Patricia) Keem of North Tonawanda; 2 sisters, Mrs. Joseph fHannah) Bove of East Aurora and Mrs. Clifford (Emma) Bowen of Vista, California; 25 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday evening from 7-9 and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Morgan and William Sts., Tonawanda where service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday by the Reverend Joseph F. Kozlowski. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, East Aurora, N.Y. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Lions Club of the Tonawandas. | KELLEY, Marie K (I173927)
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| 21508 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/29/1983 MAY Bessie I (nee Bailey) May, 82, of Tonawanda, Saturday (August 27, 1983) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a brief illness Born in Leetonia. NY , she was a lifelong resident of Tonawanda and was the wife of the late Harvey A May, Sr . grandmother of the late Harvey A May. Ill and Sylvia K Hutter and sister of the late William and Herbert Bailey and Nellie Kersten. Mrs. May was a member of Salem United Church of Christ and the Bible Class of the church She is survived by six daughters, Mrs Marjorie (Robert, dec ) Scranton, Mrs John ( M a r y) Burkholder. Mrs Gordon (Vivian) Tussing. Mrs Robert (Madalyn) Barry, Mrs Paul (Bessie) Schmidt and Joan M Ber ringer, all of Tonawanda; two sons, Harvey A May, Jr., of Tonawanda and David B (Betty) May of Port St. Joe, Fla , eighteen grandchildren. 21 greatgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services were conducted Monday (Aug. 29th) at one o'clock p.m., by the Rev Richard H Trump Burial was in Elmlawn Cemetery Arrangements by John O Roth Funeral Home, Inc , Tonawanda, NY. | BAILEY, Bessie Irene (I127259)
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| 21509 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/3/1931 Richard, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Balling, Jr., of 242 Franklin street, died this morning at the DeGraff Memorial hospital. Burial was this afternoon in St. Francis cemetery. | BALLING, Richard (I122718)
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| 21510 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/3/1981 BROECKER Clarence A (Mike) Broecker, 71, of North Tonawanda, Friday (July 31. 1981) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a l e n g t h y i l l n e s s . Mr Broecker was a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda, a member of Payne Avenue Christian Church, a former employee of Bell Aerospace and retired from Strippit in 1975. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Broecker; two sons, Richard (Fay) Broecker and Kent (Joan) Broecker, both of North Tonawanda; a daughter, Mrs. William (Twilva) Meagher of Tonawanda; a step-son, Donald < Patricia > Tack of Carlisle. Pa., and a step-daughter. Mrs. David (Jean) Reardon of East Aurora; fifteen grandc h i l d r e n : four greatgrandchildren; a brother, Raymond (Edna) Broecker of Friendship, N Y , and a sister, Mrs. Jack (Marie) Curtiss of Warren, Pa., h u s b a n d of the late Dorothy R. Cone Broecker who died in 1976. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Rd,, North Tona- wanda Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be , , held at Uw funeral home Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., the Rev. Robert L, Cook will officiate. Interment in Elmi.iwn Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to the Payne Avenue Christian Church or the Cancer Society. | BROECKER, Clarence A (I56558)
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| 21511 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/30/1937 Mrs. Pauline Brown, nee Lange, 54 years old, 2005 Hyde Park boulevard, Niagara Falls, N. Y., died last night in the Memorial hospital in that city. She is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth, Niagara Falls; six sisters, Mrs. Albert Wendt, Lockport, Mrs. J. H. Arnholt and Mrs. E. E. Spangenberg, Buffalo, Mrs. Albert Ziemendorf, St. Johnsburg. Mrs. Christ Anderson, Buffalo, and Mrs. John Camann, Niagara Falls, and one brother, Albert Lange, Auburn, N. Y. Rites will be held Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the residence. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery, Niagara Falls. | LANGE, Pauline Anna Elisabeth (I55435)
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| 21512 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/30/1940 The marriage of Miss Amanda Otto, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Otto of 1175 Sherwood avenue to Irvin George Zuch of 388 Wheatfield street was solemnized Wednesday, August 28 in the home of the groom, the Rev. Carl A Frankenstein performing the ceremony in front of the fireplace in the presence of sixty guests. Large baskets of peach gladioli, blue and white asters and candelabra were the effective house decorations. The bride wore a gown of white faille taffeta, with a tight fitting bodice, full skirt and long train, having velvet applique, also with sweetheart neckline and long full sleeves. Her finger-tip veil fell from a tara of orange blossoms and she carried a shower bouquet of white gladioli. Miss Marion Salefske was maid of honor wearing a gown of peach taffeta having a long full skirt and V shaped neckline. The bridesmaids, Miss Cora Sahr and Miss Velma Zuck, cousin of the groom, were attired in blue taffeta gowns fashioned similar to the maid of honors. The attendants wore talisman roses in their hair, and carried bouquets of talisman roses, delphinium and gypsophita, Mr. Edward Otto, brother of the bride, acted as best man and the ushers were Mr. Arthur Wood and Mr. George Fischle, | Family: ZUCH, Irvin George / OTTO, Amanda E (F22934)
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| 21513 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/30/1940 A beautiful wedding was solemnized on Saturday morning at eleven forty-five on the porch of tne Ascension church rectory when Miss Delores Behm, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Behm of 178 East Felton street, became the bride of Robert F. Batt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Batt, So., of Lincoln avenue. The Rev Father McCarthy officiated in tha presence of the immediate families and friends using the double ring ceremony. The bride wore a white bengaline taffeta fitted gown with short train and sleeves. The gown had a row of tiny buttons down the back to the waist, a high neckline which was fastened at the throat with two bows in a row. Her scalloped veil of illusion was fingertip length and fell in two folds from a tiara, in halo effect, of tiny pearls. Across the back of the headdress was a string of pearls which were on the veil of her mother's twenty-seven years ago. She wore white sandals and parried a bouquet of bride's roses and white phlox tied with wide satin ribbon. The bride also wore a two strand necklace of pearls the gift of the groom. Miss Harriet Batt, sister of the groom, as maid of honor, wore a pink taffeta gown with a sweetheart neckline, short puffed sleeves and a bouffant skirt with a short train. She wore a tiara of Briarcliff roses in her hair, white sandals and carried a bouquet of pink Briarcliff roses and blue delphiniums tied with widt pink satin ribbon. She also wore two strand necklace of pearls, the gift of the bride. The groom was attended by Mr. Stuart Park as best man. - The bride's mother wore a navy blue silk printed dresa, having a redingote of chiffon of the same print. The mother of the groom wore a rose crepe dress with a short Jacket of the same material and color. Each wore a corsage of roses and delphiniums and matching accessories. Mrs. Hulda Urtel, maternal grandmother of the bride, wore a black satin dress with an over dress of black net embroidered in white. She wore a corsage of pink roses. A dinner was served at fourthirty in the basement of the St, Paul's church in East Felton street, with covers for one-hundred guests. Covers were laid for fourteen at the bride's table which was centered with a four-tiered wedding cake topped with a miniature bride and groom under a wedding bell. In the evening a reception was held at the home of the bride. Out-of-town guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Batt of Tully, N. Y., Mrs. Mathilda Humble of Milwaukee, Wis., Mr. Bill Peters of North Carolina and also a number from Buffalo, Lockport and Niagara Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Batt left for a wedding trip through tha Blue Ridge mountains and after August 26 will be at home in 198 Bryant street. For her going-away outfit the bride wore a black crepe dresi with white accessories and a corsage. Prenuptial showers to honor of the bride were a blue and white kitchen shower given by Mrs Lee Thursam; a Jack and Jill, and variety shower by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Thursam; a linen shower by Miss Ruth Kane of Buffalo; a pantry shower by Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Eisele, Jr.; a peach and blue bathroom shower by Mrs. Paul Kolb, Jr., the former Miss Lorraine Gee; and a blue and white bedroom and personal shower by Miss Viola Vogt and Miss June Corliss. | Family: BATT, Robert F / BEHM, Delores V (F28177)
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| 21514 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/30/1944 Machinists Mate 3/c Melvin H. Zastrow, 21, has been reported missing on the Destroyer Escort Fiske while participating in action against the enemy. The Fiske was sunk in the Atlantic in the early part of August according to a telegram received by Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Zastrow of RFD 2, Nash road, North Tonawanda from Vice Admiral Randall Jacobs, the Chief of Navy Personnel. Entering the service in February 1943, Melvin trained at Samp- son Naval Training Center and at Norfolk, Va., before being as- signed the Fiske. He had attended North Tonawanda schoolls and had worked for Buffalo Aarms Corp. before entering the service. | ZASTROW, Melvin H (I56787)
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| 21515 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/30/1955 LEAVER - John F. Leaver Sr., 59, of 94 Oxford Ave., Buffalo, un- expectedly yesterday (Aug. 29, 1955) in Buffalo General Hospital after a heart attack. Born in Au- burn, Mr. Leaver had been a resi- dent of Buffalo the greater part of his life and was employed for the last 16 years at the Chevrolet plant in Buffalo. He is survived by a son, John F. Leaver, Jr., and five grandsons, all of North Tonawan- da and a brother, George, of Sloan, N.Y. Friends may call at the Hamp Funeral Home, 37 Adam St., from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. where the family will be in attendance from 2 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Arthur Hornish of- ficiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo. | LEAVER, John Fred (I68628)
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| 21516 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/30/1960 MARTIN - Lucy M. Martin, 80, of 160 Hagen Ave., North Tonawanda, dued Tuesday (Aug. 30, i960) after a brief illness. Born in Waterford, Ont., Mrs. Martin had resided in the Tonawandas the past 60 years. She was a member of Broad Street Baptist Church of Tonawanda. Survived by her husband, Fred W. Martin, a former employe of Hamp Funeral Home Inc.; a daughter, Mrs. Chester Sattelberg, and three granddaughters, Paula, Pamela and Phyllis Sattelberg, all of North Tonawan da. Friends may call at Hamp Fu- neral Home Inc., 37 Adam St., Tonawanda, where services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. Paul Smithson officiating. Burial in White Chapel Memorial Park. | BEEMER, Lucy M (I138380)
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| 21517 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/30/1979 PAPP - Lena (nee Baumgartner) Papp, 70, of Tonawanda, N.Y., unexpectedly Wednesday (August 29,1979). A resident of Tonawanda for the greater part of her life she was the wife of the late John Papp and mother of the late Robert J. Papp. Mrs. Papp is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Joan) Dorn of the Town of Tonawanda; a brother, Joseph ( K a t h e r i n e ) Baumgartner; three sisters, Mrs. Barbara Leber, Mrs. Anna Biringer and Mrs. Paul (Betty) Volansky, all of the Tonawandas, aleo surviving are five grandchildren, Karen, Kim and Kelley Dorn, Mrs. Kenneth (Shelley) Hess and Scott Papp and many nieces and nephews. The family will be present from 7-9 p.m., and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Hamp Funeral Home, Inc., Adam and Seymour Sts., Tonawanda where prayers will be said at 9:30 a.m., Saturday followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. | BAUMGARTNER, Lena V (I128291)
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| 21518 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/30/1986 MARLATT - Miner Marlatt, 83, of Tonawanda, Friday (August 29, 1986) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital Born in Troupsburg, N.Y., he had been a resident of Tonawanda for the past 50 years and was the husband of the late Erma (nee Reinbolt) Marlatt. Mr. Marlatt had formerly been employed at National Grinding Wheel Co. Inc. and was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Patricia) Jagow, of North Tonawanda; a sister, Leatha Brush of Bath, NY., three brothers, Clayton Marlatt of Painted Post, N.Y., Spike (Alice) Marlatt of Osceloa, Pa. and George (Genevieve) Marlatt of Bath, N.Y. Also survived by four grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews. There will be no prior visitation. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a funeral service Sunday, August 31 at 1:00 p.m. at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Inc., Morgan and William Sts., Tonawanda. The Rev. Richard E. Pape will officiate. Burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 453 Old Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda, N.Y. 14120. | MARLATT, Miner G (I106445)
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| 21519 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/31/1937 The marriage of Miss Bretta Arbeiter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Arbeiter to Benjamin P. Broecker, son of Mrs. A. Brecker, of Sanborn, was solemnized at 10 o'clock on Saturday moijping in Ascension church, the Rev. Daniel Molloy officating. The church was decorated with gladioli. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore white satin gown made princess style, the train gored with Chantilly lace. Her long veil of illusion was held in place by a halo of orange blossoms. She carried a beautiful spray of white roses and baby breath. Miss Veronica Arbeiter sister of the bride was maid of honor, and Miss Elizabeth H. Heim was the bridesmaid. Both were dressed alike in white moire dresses trimmed with red velvet and carried sprays of red roses .and baby breath. Each wore a halo of red rose buds and baby breath. Mr. Broecker had as best man his brother, Mr. Albert Broecker. The usher was the groom's nephew, Mr. Norman Warblow. Mrs. Arbeiter, mother of the bride, wore navy blue chiffon and the groom's mother, Mrs. Brocker, a black crepe gown trimmed with satin. Each wore a corsage of red roses and baby breath. A reception for a hundred guests took place at the bride's home. Out of town guests wire present from Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Broecker have left for a week's motor trip to Washington, D. C. and New York City. | Family: BROECKER, Benjamin Philipp Otto / ARBEITER, Bretta V (F41113)
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| 21520 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/31/1953 Mrs. Ellsworth Heppler and Mrs. James Soos entertained at a variety shower Aug. 26 in compliment to Mrs. Elton Zappendorf, a recent bride. A lily pond filled with snapdragons was the centerpiece at the table which was decorated in pink and blue. Favors were pink and blue swans filled with tiny cut flowers. Mrs. Zappendorf received a corsage and shower gifts. Cards were played and prizes awarded Mrs. Leslie Chase, Mrs. Donald Werth, Miss Oneida Harder and Miss Helen Koch. Mrs. Zappendorf, the former Miss Mabel Bucholz, daughter of Mrs. Joshua Reinhard, and Mr. Zappendorf, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Zappendorf, were married July 31 in the parsonage of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. The Rev. F. A. Hinners officiated. Mrs. Soos and Melvin Dexheimer were bridal attendants. Mr. and Mrs. Zappendorf are at home In 1779 Linden Ave. | Family: ZAPPENDORF, Elton Henry / HIBBERT, Mabel M (F34872)
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| 21521 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/31/1959 RECH _ Harriet Rech, 88. of 227 Broad St.. Tonawanda, died unexpectedly Saturday evening Aug. 29, 1959 in her residence. Born in Tonawanda, Mrs. Rech was a lifelong resident of the city and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Her husband, Henry, died in 1932. Surviving are a son, Duane M. Rech, and two grandchildren, Deane W. and Elizabeth M. Rech, all of Tonawanda. The late Clyde W. Rech also was a son. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at the Hamp Funeral Home Inc., 37 Adam St., Tonawanda. The Rev. Donald V. Roberts officiated. Burial was in Elmlawn Cemetery. | WALTERS, Harriet (I14398)
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| 21522 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/31/1962 Mrs. Minnie J. Strehlow, a former resident of Tonawanda, died: yesterday in Alhambra, Calif. She is survived by her husband, Emil Strehlow; a. daughter, Mrs. Gordon Glassey of Alhambra;. a son, Cecil of North Tonawanda; five grandchildren, and six greatgrandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m, Sunday. Sept. 9, in St. Martin's Church, Old Falls Boulevard, North Tonawanda. | PLAU, Wilhelmine J (I69595)
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| 21523 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/31/1981 BUSH - Edna Bush (nee Wurl), 78, of North Tonawanda, Saturday (August 29, 1981) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Wife of the late Norman A. Bush; mother of Mrs. Steve W. (Dolores) Baronich and Wilbert (Barbara) Bush of No. Tona. and Mrs. E d w a r d ( S h i r l e y) Stockburger of Lockport; sister of Elmer L. Wurl of No. Tona. Also survived by thirteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bush was a member of the Wendelville Senior Citizens and St. Paul's United Church of Christ. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Hilliard Funeral Home, Inc., 147 Delaware SL, Tona. where services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m., Rev. Charles Hobbs officiating. Interment at Bear Ridge Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Church of Christ or the Kidney Foundation. | WURL, Edna H (I63022)
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| 21524 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/4/1947 Oscar LaVerne Zimmerman, 23, of 32 Stark street, a veteran of World War II. died Saturday in the Niagara County Sanitarium after a long illness contracted while in the service. Following services at 2 p. m. today at the late residence, Zimmerman was buried with military honors in FJmlawn Cemetery. The rites were conducted by the Rev. Robert Hein of St. Peter's American Lutheran Church. Zimmerman served as boatswain's mate aboard the U. S. De- °troyer Black and took part in several major engagements in the Pacific before receiving a medical discharge. He was the son of Mrs. Clarice Nihiser Zimmerman and the late Louis F. Zimmerman. In addition to his mother he leaves four brothers, Eugene and Robert of North Tonawanda. Richard with the U. S. Army in Japan and Donald of Tonawanda, and two sisters, Mrs. Louis Hicks and Mrs. Violet Behm of Tonawanda. | ZIMMERMAN, Laverne (I104794)
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| 21525 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/4/1955 In an afternoon ceremony, July 23, in St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutherai? Church, Miss Mary Jane Braegas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Braegas became the bride of Paul Hoover, son of Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Hoover, of Lucindia, Pa. The Rev. A. H. Moldenhauer of ficiated before an altar adorned with summer flowers. Mrs Paul Richert presented traditional organ music and ac- companied the soloist Alvin Pa- gels. Given in marriage by her fa- ther, the bride wore a gown of white organdy and eyelet with a sweetheart neckline, short sleeves and a floor-length skirt. A Juliet cap of eyelet held her veil of il- lusion. She carried white bridal roses and ivy on a prayer book. Matron of honor for her sister was Mrs. John Brody who wore a gown of orchid organdy. The dress was designed with a scoop neckline and satin sash encircled the waist She wore a pleated organdy band in her hair and carried daisies and ivy. Wearing an identically styled costume in yellow was Miss Jean Maerten, the bridesmaid. The bridegroom's niece, Miss Connie Neeley, as junior bridesmaid, wore mint green organdy. They carried bouquets of daisies and ivy. James Manth attended the bridegroom as best man. Ushers were John Brody and Paul Rum-- bold. The bride's mother chose a gown of aqua lace accented with white accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. The bridegroom's sis- ter, Ms. Lee Keeley, wore a lavender print dress with navy ac- cessories and a corsage of pink carnations. A navy blue dress, wite accessories and corsage of carnations was selected by the bride's grandmother, Mrs. M. F. Copeland. A dinner in St. Matthew's par- ish hall was folowed by a recep- tion in the home of the bride's parents. After a wedding trip to Canada, Mr. and Mrs. Hoover are at home in 284 Miller St. | Family: HOOVER, Paul / BRAEGAS, Mary Jane (F59849)
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| 21526 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/4/1979 BAYER - Kenneth N.. Bayer, 73. of the Town of Pendleton, Friday (Aug. 3, 1979) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital Mr. Bayer is survived by his wife Margaret (nee Breit e n b a c h ) , one son. Donald Bayer of North T o n a w a n d a , one daughter, Jean Hillman of Lockport, one brother, Earl Bayer of North T o n a w a n d a ; three grandchildren, Deborah Gandt of Stoneybrook. N.Y.*. Melody and Dwayne Hillman of Lockport. two greatgrandchildren Eric and Allan Gandt of Stoneybrook, NY. Friends may call Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Wattengel Funeral Home, Inc., 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, where services will be held Monday at a time to be announced. | BAYER, Kenneth N (I28821)
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| 21527 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/4/1986 ROSE Charles F. Rose, suddenly August 2, 1986. Beloved husband of Janette L. (nee Jewell) Rose; father of Mrs. George (Nancy) Bilkey, Mrs. Gaylon (Linda) McMinn, Mrs. David (Diane) Semrau and Mrs. John (Patricia) Bishop. Grandfather of nine grandchildren. Son of Audrey and the late Charles Rose. Brother of Audrey Andrews, Patricia Pearson, Karen Wacker, Sharon Pinney and Kenneth Rose, also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the James E. Grace Funeral Home, Inc., 335 Ontario St., Buffalo where services will be held Tuesday morning at ten o'clock. The family will be presant 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friends invited. | ROSE, Charles Frances (I145247)
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| 21528 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/5/1917 Mrs. Henrietta Bishop, one of the pioneer residents of North Tonawanda, died at her home at No. 104 Thompson street Saturday afternoon after a lingering illness. She was born in Germany 80 years ago and came to North Tonawanda with her parents when seven years old. She was the widow of Frederick Bishop, late of North Tonawanda. Mrs. Bishop was a member of the Frieden's Lutheran Church of Schenk street. Two daughters, Mrs. Louisa MacKnlght of Buffalo and Mrs. Hulda Regnet of Ton* awanda, and five sons, Henry, William, Fred and Benjamin Bishop of North Tonawanda and George Bishop of Buffalo, survive. The funeral will be held from the family home at 1:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon and a half hour later from Frieden's church on Schenk street, the Rev. E. A. Schulz officiating. Burial will be made in Fairmount cemetery on the Nash road. | KRAUSE, Henrietta (I147242)
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| 21529 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/5/1946 BUCCI-CIERI - Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Cieri of 127 Division street, announce the engagement of their daughter Anna to Al Bucci, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Bucci, of 558 30th street, Niagara Falls. ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/19/1947 The marriage of Miss Ann Cieri daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Cieri of 127 Division street, to Alemondo Bucci, son of Mr. and Mrs. j Gilbert Bucci of Niagara Falls will take place at Ascension Church, Saturday, July 26, at 10 a.m. | Family: BUCCI, Alemondo F / CIERI, Anna (F66346)
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| 21530 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/5/1948 Miss Marion Pletcher, daughter of Mrs. Arena Pletcher of 38 Hagen Ave., and Mr. Edward Soforic of 174 Lancaster Ave., Buffalo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Soforic of Tarrs, Pa., were united in marriage at the North Tonawanda Church of Christ, Payne Ave and Wheatfield St. on June 28 by the Rev. G. L. Burghard. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Graham were the only attendants to the couple. | Family: SOFORIC, Edward / PLETCHER, Marion Ida (F36371)
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| 21531 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/5/1949 August Behner, 80, of 12 Park Ave. died yesterday after a prolonged illness. Born in West Web- Miss Violet Behner, of North Tonawanda the past 45 years. He was a member of the Broad St. Baptist Church. He is survived by bis wife, Minnie, nee Volkstadt; a son, Arthur, of North Tonawanda; a daughter, Mrs. Norman Goerss, of Tonawanda; a granddaughter, Miss Volet Behner, of North Tonawanda, and a sister, Mrs. Anna C. Avril of Santa Monica, Calif. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3:30 p.m. from the Hamp Funeral Home, 37 Adam St The Rev. Paul Smithson will officiate. Burial will be in Friedens Cemetery. ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/6/1949 August Behner, 80, of 12 Park Ave. died Thursday afternoon after a prolonged illness. Born in West Webster, N. Y., he had resided in Tonawanda the past 45 years. He was a member of the Broad St. Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Minnie, nee Volkstadt; a son, Arthur G. of North Tonawanda; a daughter Mrs. Norman Goerss of Tonawanda; a granddaughter, Miss Violet Behner of North Tonawanda and a sister, Mrs. Anna C. Avril of Santa Monica, Calif. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3:30 p.m. from the Hamp Funeral Home, 37 Adam St. The Rev. Paul Smithson will officiate. Burial will be in Friedens Cemetery. | BEHNER, August (I132564)
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| 21532 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/5/1954 PICKARD-Mrs. Viola A. Pickard, (nee Winters) aged 71 years, of 188 Young St., died Wednesday evening (Aug. 4,1954) at her home, after a long illness. Born in Wolcottsville, N. Y., she had resided in Tonawanda the past 42 years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Group 1 of the Women's Association of the Church and the Women's Benefit Association. She is survived by her husband, William C. Pickard; one rived overseas the following June, daughter, Mrs. Leland P. Cleis ard, and a granddaughter, Miss Jean M. Pickard, all of Tonawanda; two sisters, Mrs. Edward O'Connor of Tonawanda and Mrs. Clarence Brandt of Lockport; and one brother, Linus Winters of Lockport. Friends may call at the Hilliard Funeral Home, 137 Dela- ware St., where services will be held Saturday at 3 o'clock, the Rev. Howard L. Davies officiat- ing. Burial in Chestnut Ridge Ceme- tery, Lockport. | WINTERS, Viola A (I70060)
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| 21533 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/5/1971 Funeral services will be conducted Saturday for Steven M. and Lisa M. Christoff, children of Mr, and Mrs. Peter Christoff of 3745 Klemer Road, Town of Wheatfield, The children wore killed Sunday in an auto accident on the Thruway near Blasdell- Steven. 12. and Lisa, 11, were passengers in their fathers car when it was struck from behind, flipped over and burst into flame. Mr. and Mrs. Christoff were listed in "fair" condition today at Emergency Hospital in Buffalo. Another child. Karen, 8. was reported in "critical" condition at Children's Hospital in Buffalo, where she is being treated for burns that cover more than half of her body. - In addition to their parents and sister Karen, the Christoff children are survived by another sister, Valerie, and their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Phelps of North Tonawanda and Mrs. Mary Kochen Christoff of Niagara Falls. Services will be conducted at 10:10 a.m. Saturday at Wattengel Funeral Home, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, with the Rev. Gerald Kreuzer officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. | CHRISTOFF, Lisa M (I134216)
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| 21534 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/5/1971 Funeral services will be conducted Saturday for Steven M. and Lisa M. Christoff, children of Mr, and Mrs. Peter Christoff of 3745 Klemer Road, Town of Wheatfield, The children wore killed Sunday in an auto accident on the Thruway near Blasdell- Steven. 12. and Lisa, 11, were passengers in their fathers car when it was struck from behind, flipped over and burst into flame. Mr. and Mrs. Christoff were listed in "fair" condition today at Emergency Hospital in Buffalo. Another child. Karen, 8. was reported in "critical" condition at Children's Hospital in Buffalo, where she is being treated for burns that cover more than half of her body. - In addition to their parents and sister Karen, the Christoff children are survived by another sister, Valerie, and their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Phelps of North Tonawanda and Mrs. Mary Kochen Christoff of Niagara Falls. Services will be conducted at 10:10 a.m. Saturday at Wattengel Funeral Home, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, with the Rev. Gerald Kreuzer officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. | CHRISTOFF, Steven M (I134215)
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| 21535 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/5/1980 ROSS Lutetia (nee Williams) Ross, 91 of North Tonawanda, Friday, Aug. 1, 1980, at her residence after a brief illness. Born in Dubois, Pa., she had been a resident of North Tonawanda for the past 38 years and was the wife of John S. Ross who died in 1967 and mother of the late Florence P. Ross, Janet I. Ross, and John V. Ross, and sister of the later John W., Theophololis C., Benjamen J. George C. and Samuel Merle Williams. Mrs. Ross was a member of Tonawanda United Methodist Church and Augustus H. Crown Chapter 619 OES. She is survived by seven daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Jess) Garrity of Tonawanda; Mrs. Marion Miller of the Town of Tonawanda; Mrs. Donald H. (Nancy) Thorpe fo Williamsville, Mrs. Frank (Ann) Gentzke of Tonawanda, Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Scott of Cheektowaga, Mrs. Catherine Briggs of Sanborn, and Mrs. William (Iona) Balls of Tonawanda; two sons Samuel (Ethel) Ross of Tonawand and William (Frances) Ross of North Tonawanda; two sisters, Mrs. Clara E. Harris of Dubois, Pa., and Mrs. Ruth C. Smith of Falls Creek, Pa.; 23 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at the family residence, 41 Washington St., North Tonawanda at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday by the Rev. Eldon D. Snyder. Burial at Elmlawn Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to Tonawanda United Methodist Church. Arrangements by John O. Roth Funeral Home, Morgan and William Sts., Tonawanda. | WILLIAMS, Lutetia P (I103660)
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| 21536 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/5/1982 SIMON - Roger H. Simon, 57, of Bensenville, 111., formerly of North Tonawanda and Clarence, NY., suddenly June 26, 1982. Beloved husband of Mary Alice (nee Chase) Simon; father of nine children, grandfather of nineteen grandchildren; dear son of Mrs. Aldea Ullrich of Asheville, N.C; brother of Leo Simon of Chino. Calif., and Mrs. Jacqueline Smith of Asheville, N.C. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Woodale, Ill. | SIMON, Roger H (I107553)
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| 21537 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/6/1926 Jacob Stahl, 72 years old, died last night at Ills home in the village of Getzville, town of Amherst, from injuries sustained in a fall from a load of hay the day before. Stahl was riding on top of the hay and was driving across a field on his farm when he was jolted off by the wheels of the wagon hitting a deep ditch. He struck the ground on his head. Injuries to the'spine caused death. Stahl was a life long resident of Getzville and one of the best known farmers in Amherst. He is survived by a wife; six daughters, Mrs. George Mock, Mra. Henry Planner and Mrs. Frank Semper of the Tonawandas, Mm Bert, Liskopf of Buffalo. Mrs. James Knight of Getzville and Mrs. Louis Stockert of Swormsvllle, and one son, Alvin Stahl of Wendelville. The funeral will be held Sunday after noon at 2:30 o'clock. Burial win be at the Skinnersville cemetery. | STAHL, Jacob (I110086)
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| 21538 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/6/1935 Mrs. Earl Patterson and Mrs. Marian Meyers entertained Saturday afternoon at a bridge luncheon at the Ambassador Hotel in North street, Buffalo in honor of Mrs. John Gunderman, who before her recent marriage was Miss Mildred Zastrow. Covers were laid for nine at a table centered with a bouquet of asters, flanked by ivory tapers. The prizes for bridge were award ed to Miss Clara Cloos of Buffalo and Miss Irene Weyers and a guest prize and gift were presented to the bride. | Family: GUNDERMAN, John Frank / ZASTROW, Mildred R (F33149)
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| 21539 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/6/1943 10 Years Ago Mr. and Mrs. Gust Ullrich of Wheeler street announce the marriage of their daughter, Edna L., to Elmer Gardei of Schenck street on August 4. The Rev. Walter f. Hetzel officiated. | Family: GARDEI, Elmer F / ULLRICH, Edna Louise (F36957)
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| 21540 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/6/1954 TONAWANDA, Aug. 6.-Miss Viola M. Rumbold, 59, of 45 Catherine S., died yesterday at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. ' The daughter of Mrs. Magdalena Rumbold and the late Philip C. Rumbold, she was a lifelong resident of this city and was a well known educator in the Tonawandas and the Niagara frontier. Following graduation from Wells College, she was a teacher at Tonawanda High School for 32 years where she served as supervisor of the social studies department. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and served 'for many years on the Junior Board of the Wheel Chair Home at Kenmore. ° Besides her mother, she is survived by four sisters. Miss Betty Rumbold and Mrs. William Johnson, this city, Mrs. Hugh McBride, Snyder, and Mrs. Robert Kendall, Martinsville, Ind., and two brothers. Orlando Rumbold, this city, ayid Dr. Dean Rumbold, Columbus. O. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. at the Hilhard Funeral Home. The Rev. H. L. Davies will officiate. Interment will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. | RUMBOLD, Viola M (I108876)
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| 21541 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/6/1956 KOPP - Walter F Kopp. 55, of 20 Filner Ave , North Tonawanda. died Friday Aug. 3, 1956 in Veterans Hospital. Buffalo, after a brief illness. Born in North Tonawanda, Mr. Kopp was a lifelong resident of the city. He was a World War II veteran. Mr. Kopp was a member of St. Paul's Evan gelical Lutheran Church. Rescue Fire Company. Tonawandas Post 264. American Legion, and the Remington Rand Social Club He is survived by his mother. Mrs. Marie Hahn; a brother. Gerhard, and two sisters. Mr. William Otterstein ' and Mrs. Cora Schmeichel. all of the Tonawandas. Friends may call at the H a m p Funeral Home. 37 Adam St., Tonawanda, where services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, the Rev. FA. Hinners will officiate and burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery. | KOPP, Walter F (I68346)
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| 21542 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/6/1958 KORTTE - Ida Britting Kortte, 85, formerly of 391 Morgan St., Tonawanda, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 1958i at the Mesler Nursing Home, Gasport, N. Y. She was born in the Town of Clarence and resided in Tonawanda for the last 35 years. She was a member of the Tonawanda Church of Christ, the Women's Guild of, the Church. She is survived by & daughter, Miss Vera Britting of N o r th Tonawanda; two sons, Nathan G Britting of Forest Hill, Mich., and Verne L. Britting of Tonawanda; two step-sons, Herman A. Kortte of Tonawanda, and Howard C. Kortte of Kentucky; a sister, Mrs. Nell Yocum of Clarence Center; 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Mrs. Donna Billo. Friends may call at the Hilliard Funeral Home, 147 Delaware St., Tonawanda. Time of service to be announced later. Mr. Max Engle officiating. Burial in Fillmore Cemetery, Clarence, N. Y. | Ida (I173642)
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| 21543 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/6/1962 Mrs. Marjorie DeDario, 33, was found dead shortly before 2:30 p.m. yesterday in her trailer at the A. & B, Trailer Court in the Sheridan Drive extension, Town of Tonawanda. Dr. Ralph K. Smith, Erie County medical examiner, ordered an autopsy to be performed today at Meyer Memorial Hospital in his investigation of the woman's death. | BONSTEEL, Marjorie Ann (I142346)
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| 21544 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/6/1965 DOYLE - Mrs. Rose L. Doyle, 75, died at Seminole Memorial Hospital on Wednesday (Aug. 5). Born in Tonawanda on April 2, 1890, she made her home in Os- teen, Fla., for the past 40 years. She was the wife of the late Wil- liam L. Doyle Sr. Surviving are three children, Mrs. Leslie°Bur- gess and Mrs. Harriet Arenz both of Tonawanda and William J. Doyle Jr. of Daytona Beach, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Amelia Barnes of North Tonawanda and Mrs. Herbert Ensminger of Ton- awanda; three brothers, Paul Wankosky of Tonawanda, Edwin Tonawanda. Friends may call at Wankosky of Buffalo, and Wil- liam Wankosky of Osteen, Fla. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Brisson Funeral Home in Sanford, Fla. | WANKASKY, Rosa L (I90716)
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| 21545 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/6/1983 Mr. and Mrs. Warner Brave of Cheektowaga recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at the home of their daughter and son-in-law. Mr. Brave and Florence Tappendorf were married July 22. 1933 in the parsonage of Evangelical Lutheran Church on South Avenue in Niagara Falls. The couple has two sons. Warner (Bud) Brave Jr. and Robert Brave, both of Florida, and a daughter, Mrs. Russell (Carol) Brumby of Berhgolz. They also have five grandchildren | Family: BRAVE, Warner Stanley / TAPPENDORF, Florence (F60848)
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| 21546 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/7/1908 Among the survivors of the late Mrs. George Henry Rumbold, who died Wednesday afternoon at her home at 26 Delaware street, is Mr. John G Rumbold, of Buffalo, whose name was unintentionally omitted from the notice in last night's paper. ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/6/1908 Death yesterday afternoon removed from the Tonawandas another of the pioneer settlers, when Mrs. George Henry Rumbold of 26 Delaware street passed away after an illness of 12 weeks. The deceased was the mother of Mr. Jacob H. Rumbold of North Tonawanda, W. P. Rumbold of New York, F. F. Rumbold of Tonawanda and of Mrs. William Steele of Tona wanda. A husband and two brothers, Peter and Henry Smith, and two sis ters, Mrs. William Dick and Mrs. Fred Weiser, also survive. Mrs. Rumbold was 60 years of age, and "had lived in the Twin Cities for the past 55 years The funeral will take place from the house at 26 Delaware street, Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. E. F. Randall officiating. The remains will be laid to rest in Elmlawn ceme- tery. | SMITH, Mary (I108926)
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| 21547 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/7/1913 Godfrey Witt. Godfrey Witt, aged 66 years, died yesterday afternoon at the family residence in 426 Schenk street. The deceased was born in Germany and.had lived in North Tonawanda for the past 30 years. Besides his wife he is survived by three sons, William, Edward, and Benjamin Witt and three daughters, Mrs. Albert Evig, of Walmore, N. Y., Mrs. Robert Andres, of Chicago, IH., and Mrs. Frank Langbehn of Tonawanda. The funeral announcement will be made later. | WITT, Godfrey H (I97328)
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| 21548 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/7/1920 Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Bertha Matilda Reichert. who died at a Buffalo hospital last night will he held from the family residence on the Shawnee road on Sunday afternoon at 2.30 and from St. Paul's church. Mar- tinsville. at 3 o'clock, the Rev. Jacobs officiating. Burial Fill be in St. Paul's Cemetary. Mrs. Reichert is survived by her husband. Gustave, one son. Gerhard, her father, John Jagow and a brother. William Jagow. She was 39 years old. | JAGOW, Sarah Bertha Mathilda (I52729)
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| 21549 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/7/1925 Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Bach of 328 Schenk street announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth to Irwin W. Hils, the wedding to take place in September. | Family: HILS, Irwin W / BACH, Elizabeth A (F39736)
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| 21550 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/7/1936 Two young people were fatal ly injured and two others hurt when an automobile in which they were riding on Delawre street at Harriet street at 1:45 o'clock this morning left the highway in avoiding a crash with an approaching car, crashed into two trees and then careened acruss Delaware street, hurling its occupants out enroute. The dead: Miss Dorothy Bell, 17 years old, 142, and Walter Freeh, 18 years old, 457 Adam street. The injured: Miss Ruth Arnold, 17 years old, 12 Lymon street, St. Catherine, Ont., a cousin of Miss Bell, and Roger Dean Null, 19 years old, 307 Broad street. Freck's Neck Broken Miss Bell's death was attributed to a fractured skull. Frech died from a broken neck. Miss Arnold sustained lacerations of the face and head. Null received a cut over the left eye and abrasions on the right side of the head. Null told the police that he was driving north in Delaware street and was making the sharp curve near Harriet street when an automobile, going in the opposite direction, bore down upon him with blinding headlights. He said he made a sharp turn to the right to avoid being hit and his machine bounded over the curb and hit something. That was the last he remembered until he regained consciousness shortly after the crash. Police said the car hit two trees on the east side of the Delaware street and then careened across the pavement, distributing its four passngers along the highway. Persons viling in the vicinity heard the crash and hastened to the scene. A telephone call took Patrolmen Clarence Luther and Max Pagels to the assistance of the injured in the police scout car. They removed Miss Bell to the DeGraff Memorial hospital. Freck was taken to the hospital by John Radice of 433 Prospect avenue, Buffalo, while Miss Arnold was taken to the institution in a car driven by Arthur N. George of San Diego, Cal. Miss Bell and Frech were dead when they were admitted to the hospital. Miss Arnold is still there. Null was treated at headquarters. After making a statement to the police Null was locked up pending a further investigation of the accident. No charge has been placed against him. In his report Null said that he and Freeh drove to the Coconut Grove dance hall on the River road in the town of Wheatfield, just outside the North Tonawan- (Continued on Page Two) (Continued from Page One) da city line. There they met Miss Bell and Miss Arnold, who has been visiting at the former's home. they danced until the hall closed and then departed for Tonawanda.. They stopped at a tavern where they had some re- freshments and danced, after which they left and drove along Delaware street until the acci- dent occurred. Coroner Investigating Coroner J. E. Helwig is investigating circumstances connected with the crash. The body of Miss Bell was re- .moved to Wattengel's morgue on Oliver street, Freeh was taken to Hamp's morgue on Adam street. Miss Bell was the daughter -of Mrs. .Edna Bell- Frech was the son of Mrs. Anna.. Frech. Miss .Arnold is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Arnold. Her parents were notified of the ac- cident by the police and left St. Catherines at once for the Ton- awandas. Besides his mother Frech is survived by two brothers, George and Robert, and two sisters, An- na and Martha. Services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence. Rev. Theophil Twente will officiate and burial will be in the City cemetery. Freeh was a membar of the Junior class of the Tonawanda high school and wa sa member of the football squad. Besides her mother Miss Bell is survived by two brothers Willis and Donald, and four sisters, Mrs. Arnold Hankinson and the Misses Marjorie and Carol Bell, all of the Tonawandas, and Mrs. Raymond Phelps, Buffalo. Arrangements for the funeral will be announced later. ALSO Niagara Gazette - 8/8/1936 Rites will be held Monday afternoon for Miss Dorothy Bell, 17 years old, 142 Grove street, and Walter A. Frech, 18 years old, 457 Adams street, who lost their lives in an automovile accident at Delwaware and Harriet streets yesterday morning. services will be conducted for Miss Bell at 3 o'clock from the reswidence, the Rev. Craig Schwartz officiating. Place of burial will be at the convenience of the family. The Rev. theophil Twente will conduct services for Frech at the residence at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in the city cemetery. Miss Bell is survived by her mother, Mary E; two brothers, Willis and Donald, and four sisters, Mrs. Arnold Hankinson and the Misses Marjorie and Carol Bell, all of Tonawand, and Mrs. Raymond Phelps, Buffalo. Frech leaves a moth- er, Anna; two brothers, George and Robert, and two sisters, Anna and Martha, all of Tonawanda. | BELL, Dorothy E (I134205)
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