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| 21951 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/9/1965 Carl L. Wolgast, a lifelong resident of the Sweet Home area of Amherst and former Sweet Home School Board president, was electrocuted last night when he stepped on a fallen electric wire after a car had struck a power pole in the Town of Amherst. Mr. Wolgast, 38, of 2955 Sweet Home Road, Amherst, apparently tripped on the 4,800-volt line while examining the scene of the accident in Sweet Home Road near Tonawanda Creek Road. The three young occupants of the car, all Amherst residents, were shaken up but apparently escaped serious injury. Robert Guggernost, 19, the driver, Barbara Hughes, 18, and Jacqueline Reeves, 16, his passengers, were examined at Meyer Memorial Hospital. Amherst Police Lt. Donald G. Wright said Mr. Wolgast stepped past a police guard set up on the highway. "I saw him and yelled at him to watch it," Lt. Wright said. "At that moment he came in contact with the wire and went down." Mr. Wolgast was freed when a repair crew from Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. cut the line. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Mr. Wolgast served on the Sweet Home Central School District Board of Education from 1959 to 1964, including two terms as president. A graduate of North Tonawanda Senior High School, he was active in many civic affairs and was one of the organizers of the Ellicott Creek Civic Association. Mr. Wolgast, an agent for Gold Star Realtors, was the husband of LaVerne Thomsen Wolgast; father of Lawrence, Suzanne, David, Linda and Randy Wolgast, and son of Alice Wehrung and the late Carl A. Wolgast. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Beach-Tuyn Funeral Home, Williamsville. | WOLGAST, Carl L (I98235)
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| 21952 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/9/1973 ANNIS - Helen L. (nee Karre) Annis, 79, of 119 E Felton St.. North Tonawanda Wednesday (August 8. 1973) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital Mrs. Annis is survived by her husband Merritt D. Annis. two sons, Atwell A. Annis and Myron C. Annis. both of North "Tonawanda, several grandchildren, a brother Hiram Karre of North Tonawanda; three sisters, Mrs James (Doris) VerHague of Florida, Mrs. Robert (Edna) Gladstone and Mrs. Clyde (Marion) Drake both of North Tonawanda. The family will receive friends at the Fretthold Funeral Home. Inc.. 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Rd , North Tonawanda from 7 to 9 this evening and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Friday. Funeral services will be held Saturdav at 10 a.m.. the Rev, Thomas S. Wood officiating. Interment Elmlawn Cemeterv. | KARRE, Helen L (I117391)
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| 21953 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/9/1983 BACON Robert J Bacon, 56, of Tonawanda, unexpectedly Monday (August 8, 1983) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital A native of Tonawanda, he was the son of the late William G and Mary E Bacon and had been employed at Columbus McKinnon Corp. for more than 30 years. A Navy veteran of World War II, he was a member of St Francis of Assisi Church, a 30 year member and treasurer of the National Hose Co., a member of the Tonawanda Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Assoc, AmVets Niagara Frontier Post 26 and the Stardust Lounge Foamblowers. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy A. (nee Kreger) Bacon; a daugh- ter, Mrs. Ronald (Barbara) Herrman of Niagara Falls, N.Y., six sons, Robert J (Jean) Bacon, Jr. of Lockport, Michael J. (Gretchen) Bacon, Thomas C. (Kathleen) Bacon, Daniel P. (Shelly) Bacon and Paul A. Bacon, all of Tonawan- da and William C. (Leslie) Bacon of North Tonawan- da; his step-mother, Mrs. Mildred Bacon of the Town of Tonawanda; a sister, Mrs. Robert (Marie) Giuseppetti of North Ton- awanda; a brother, William G. (Katherine) Bacon Sr. of the Town of Tonawanda; six grand- children and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m., at John 0 Roth Funeral Home, Inc., Morgan and William Sts., Tonawanda where services will be conducted Thursday at 9 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 9 30, the Rev. Msgr. Ralph M. Miller will officiate. Burial wil be in Mount Olivet Cemetery | BACON, Robert J (I120142)
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| 21954 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 8/9/1985 THIELKE - Norman R. Thielke, 71, of Gaithersburg, Md., formerly of North Tonawanda, Wednesday (August 7,1985). Mr. Thielke was a member, president and elder of the Calvary Lutheran Church, Silver Spring, Md. and former member and president of the Mesia Lutheran Church, Fairview Park, Ohio. He was active in the Church Walther League at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in No. Tonawanda and was active in the American Field Service. Graduated from No. Tonawanda High School in 1931, received his B.S. from Cornell University 1935 and bis M.S. from Perm State University in 1963. He was a retired chemist for the U.S. Dept. of Energy. Mr. Thielke is survived by his wife Lucille (nee Knoell) Thielke; two sons, Paul A. and Alan G. Thielke; four daughters, Mrs. Robert (Elaine) Steinbach, Mrs. Greg (Ann) Busby, Miss Phyllis Thielke and Miss Laura Thielke; one brother Donald (Phyllis) Thielke; two grandchildren, Rebecca and Katherine Steinbach; his motherin- law, Mrs. Elsie Knoell. No prior visitation. Graveside services will be held Monday at 1:00 p.m. in St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery. Rev. A.W. Moldenhauer of- ciating. If desired, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Calvary Lutheran Church. Arrangements by Wattengel Funeral Home, Inc. | THIELKE, Norman Roland (I98596)
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| 21955 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/1/1920 Fredericka Rietsch. 72 years died yesterday afternoon at her home No. 1186 Oliver, street, after a linger- ing illness. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Albert Johnson of Wilson. Mrs. George Stocckel, Mrs. A- C. Morgan of North Tonawanda and Mrs. Frank Douck of Champion, Mich.; three sons, William and Her-' man Rietsch of North Tonawanda and August Rietsch of Eagle, N. Y.; two sisters. Mrs. William Lausene of Laonto during the fair. Salle and Miss Alvina Buckow of Ger many, and three brothers, John Buckow of Oconto Wis.. Albert and William Buckow of Germany. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late residence and half an hour later from St. Mark's church on Washington Street, Rev. Paul Freehold officiating. Burial will be at Elmlawn. | BUCKOW, Fredericka (I103243)
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| 21956 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/1/1942 Youngstown, N. Y. Military and contracting officials resumed today an in vest igation into the collapse of scaffolding and structural steel at the Lake Ontario ordnance plant which cost the lives of six workmen and critically injured two others. The sixth fatality, Rubin Clarvit, 23, 1591 Fulton street, New York City, was discovered in the debris last night after records showed him missing. Other victims were Louis C. Chavis, Jr., Virgil Fiorentini, Delbert E. Franklin and Thomas Pilato, all of Niagara Falls, N. Y, and Lawrence C. Bingham, Dunkirk, N. Y. The mishap yesterday occurred inside a water tank being erected by the Pre-load Company of Long Island City, according to Lieut William L. Nicholl, Jr., Army Public Relations Officer at the plant. He said that the reason for the collapse still was undetermined. | FIORENTINI, Virgil (I137667)
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| 21957 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/1/1943 25 YEARS AGO Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bach of Schenck street announce the engagement of'their daughter, Amanda, to Herman Thuersam. The wedding will take place this month. | Family: THUERSAM, Herman W / BACH, Amanda Mathilda (F39734)
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| 21958 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/1/1970 SEAMANS - Leona M. Seamans of Kenmore, N.Y., Monday (Aug. 31,1970). Mrs. Seamans was a director of the Girl Scout Council of Buffalo and Erie County and an employe of Hens and Kelly. Beloved wife of Angus J. Seamans Jr.; mother of Mrs. Richard (Gail) Bristol and Angus Seamans III; grandmother of Kelly and Karen Bristol and Jennifer Seamans; sister of Kenneth Andres and Mrs. Verna Wensel. Services at Lester H. Wedekindt Inc. Funeral Home, 3290 Delaware Ave., at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Friends are invited. No prior visitation. Those desiring may contribute to the American Cancer Society. | ANDRES, Leona M (I116732)
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| 21959 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/1/1983 BRIGGS Kempton F Briggs. 87 of Tonawanda, entered into rest on Wed nesday (August 31, 1983) at DeGraff Memorial Hospi tal Mr Briggs was a member of Salem United Church of Christ and was a veteran of World War 1 Beloved husband of the late Mabel (nee Forth) Briggs. father of Mrs Ijoren (Lorinda) Herman of Tonawanda and Mrs Earl i Shirley I Zuch ol North Tonawanda grand father ol Dennis (Linda) Herman and Thomas (Evelyn) Herman also survived by three great grandchildren F r i e n d s m a y call Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m at the Creasey Me morial Chapel, inc . 138 Delaware St Tonawanda where services will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. Pastor Norbert (Bob) Wasiewicz officiating Interment Wheatfield Cemetery . | BRIGGS, Kempton C F (I105582)
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| 21960 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/10/1921 Dorothy, six months old, daughter of Sir. and Mrs. John Hartman of Bouck street, died early this morning at the Children's hospital in Buffalo after a long illness. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the home of the child's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hartman, 143 Broad street, and at 9 o'clock from St. Francis church. Rev. A. A. Bachmann officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet. | HARTMAN, Dorothy (I141042)
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| 21961 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/10/1923 The marriage of Miss Flora Belling of 628 Niagara Falls boulevard to Har- old J. Bracken of Schaghtichoke, N. Y. was solemnized Saturday after- noon at five o'clock at St. Martin's Lu- theran church, Rev. Theo. Burner of- ficiating. the double ring ceremony was used. The bride wore a gown of white satin canton crepe, trimmed with pearls, crystal beads and Spanish lace, and a veil arranged in coronet fashion with orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of white roses and baby breath. Mrs. Earl Johnson, aunt of the bride, was ma- tron of honor and wore her wedding dress of white satin canton crepe trim- med with pearls and crystal beads. She wore a bandeau of silver petals and carried pink roses. Miss Irma Belling, sister of the bride, acted as maid of honor, wearing white crepe de chine ith rosettes of pink and blue and carrying pink roses. Earl John- son attended the groom. Floyd John- son of Clinton, Mass., acted as grooms- man. Ushers were the Misses Ger- trude Belling and Erna Albrecht. mrs. Louis Belling, mother of the bride wore blue satin canton trimmed with beads and a corsage of pink snapdra- gons. Mrs. Thomas Bracken, mother of the groom, also wore blue canton crepe and corsage of pink snapdra- gons. The church was decorated at- tractively with ferns and asters. Miss Alvina Rader sang "Come, Jesus Re- deemer," during the ceremony. The Lohengrin Wedding march was used as an entry march and the Mendels- sohn as an exit, played by Mrsd. Walter Witte. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride for eighty-five guests. Covers were laid for twenty at the bride's table, placed under a marquee erected on the lawn. House decorations were of pink and white. Mrs. William Schmidt and the Misses Freda and Norma Wambgansi entertained the guests with piano, vio- lin and cello selections. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bracken of Schaghticoke, Mr. and Mrs. A. McClure and daught- er, Vivian of Glen Falls, N.Y., Mr. P. J. Sanford, Mrs. H. Pohl and Floyd Johnson of Clinton, Mass., and Miss Elsie Grabau, Mrs. Mary Grabau and son, Robert, and Mr. and Mrs. Philip Kunz of Buffalo. After touring the eastern part of New York state and Massachusetts Mr. and Mrs. Bracken will be at home in 682 Niagara Falls boulevard. | Family: BRACKEN, Harold J / BELLING, Flora A (F19486)
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| 21962 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/10/1936 Mr. and Mrs. William L. Ullrich of 306 Broad street announce the marriape of their daughter Helen Perry to Kenneth R. Batt son of Mr. and Mrs. Norbert J Batt of 346 Goundry street, on .Friday evening, September 4, at 8 o'clock, in the Ascension rec- tory, the Rev. Daniel Molley of- ficiating. Upon their return from a short wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Batt will be at home in 156 Falconer street. | Family: BATT, Kenneth R / ULLRICH, Helen Perry (F36954)
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| 21963 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/10/1948 The engagement of Miss Elaine Hils to Eugene Miliczky, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Miliczky of 197 Lin wood Ave. is announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Irwin W. Hils of 448 Bennett St. The wedding will take place next year. ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 6/16/1949 St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church was the setting last Saturday of a prettty wedding uniting Miss Elaine Ethel Hils, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irwin W. Hils of 448 Bennett St. and Eugene Walter Miliczky of 197 Lin wood Ave. The Rev J. J. Braun performed the ceremony in the chancel which was decorated with tall baskets of whise peonies, vases of white rosea and candelabra. Mies Dorothy Rudniek, soloist, sang "Because" before the ceremony and "The Lord's Prayer" during the ceremony. The organist was Mrs. Glen Warblow. The bride, who carried white orchid on a white prayer book, was attired in a white slipper satin gown with square neckline trimmed with a floral design of seed pearls and long pointed sleeves. The skirt extended into a long train. Her fingertip veil fell from a tiara of beads and seed pearls and she wore a single strand of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom. She was given in marriage by her father. Miss Jean Olskey, mald-of-honor, wore a com flower blue gown of dotted taffeta, with off-shoulder neckline and full gored skirt. She carried a colonial bouquet of peach colored roses and white sweetpeas. The bridesmaids were Miss Shirley Martin and Mrs. Howard Ensrninger. They wore similar gowns in peach colored taffeta and carried red roses and white sweet peas. Junior flower girls, the Misses Sallie and Barbara Bach, were attired in blue doited swiss gowns and carried colonial bouquets of sweet peas and roses. George Miiiczky attended as best man and the ushers John Hila and Joseph Milton. An aqua crepe and lace dress and a corsage of yellow roses were worn by the bride's mother who completed her ensemble with white accessories. The bridegroom's mother chose navy crepe, white accessories and a corsage of red roses. A reception, with 300 guests attending, was held in Ukranian Hall The table wag centered with a tiered wedding cake and vases of white and pink peonies. After a wedding trip to the Adirondacks Mr. and Mrs. Miliczky will be at home after June 18 in 448 Bennett St. Parties for the bride were given by Mrs. Frederick Frank of Niagara Falls, Mrs. Joseph Miliczky, Mrs. J. Major, Sr., Miss Mary Keresztury, Mrs. Fred Vorpahl, Mrs. Amanda Thiersam, Miss Jean Olskey, Mrs. Albert Carter, Mrs. Edward Bach, Mrs. Howard Ensminger and Mrs. Sherwood Tremble. | Family: MILICZKY, Eugene Walter / HILS, Elaine Ethel (F41967)
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| 21964 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/10/1960 Mr. and Mrs. Edward O. Helwig of 39 Llnwood Ave., Tonawanda will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary, which occurred Nov. 2, at an open house reception for family and friends Saturday. Guests will be received from 4 to 9 p.m., in the home of the couple's daughter, Winifred (Mrs. Howard Fischer) in 4330 Chestnut Rd, South Wilson. A buffet supper will be:served. Mr. Helwig and his wife, the former Mary Bartel, are lifelong residents of the Tonawandas. They were married in Friedens Church, North Tonawanda. Attendants at their ceremony were Hattie Helwig Astalos and Ervin F. Bartel, now of Burney, Calif. They are the parents of two daughters, Mrs. Fischer, and Mrs. George Wands (Lois) and a son, Edward 0. Helwig of Wantagh, Long Island. They have five grandchildren, S h a r o n , Shirley iand Gail Fischer and Lyn a n d Keith Helwig. Mr. Helwig retired in 1956 from Spaulding Fibre Co., Tonawanda and now spends much of his leisure working in his "home shop" making furniture and other articles. Mrs. Helwig 'keeps b u sy with church and community af- fairs and sewing for her five grandchildren. | Family: HELWIG, Edward O / BARTEL, Maria Henriette Albertine (F36181)
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| 21965 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/10/1973 ZUHR - Kenneth L.Zuhr, 55. of 224 Main St.. Tonawanda unexpectedly Sunday (Sept. 9, 1973) at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Grimsby. Ontario. A native of Tonawanda, he had been employed at Spaulding Fibre Co. for the past 37 years and was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and an honorary member of Niagara Hose Co. He is survived by his wife, Enid M. (nee Jukes) Zuhr: two d a u g h t e r s , Mrs. Ralph (Margaret) Wisniewski and Miss Elaine Zuhr, a son, Kenneth C. Zuhr; a brother, Wilson Zuhr and three g r a n d c h i l d r e n , all of Tonawanda. | ZUHR, Kenneth LeGrand (I89836)
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| 21966 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/10/1982 MONNIER - Alma W. (nee Bach) Monnier, 82, of Tonawanda, N.Y., Friday (Sept. 10, 1982) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. A lifelong resident of Tonawanda, she was a member of Twin City Court No. 141, Order of Amaranth and Salem United Church of Christ. Wife of the late Felix G. Monnier; mother of Eugene (June) Monnier of Red Bank, N.J., and Don (Myrna) Monnier of Seattle, Wash.; sister of Raymond J. (Ruth) Bach and Doris Anderson, both of Tonawanda, also survived by six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Hilliard Funeral Home, Inc., 147 Delaware St., Tonawanda where services will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m., the Rev. Richard H. Trump officiating. Interment at Elmlawn Cemetery. | BACH, Alma W (I119957)
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| 21967 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/10/1984 STAHL - Anna H. (nee Luchterband) Stahl, as, of Tona wanda, Sunday (September 9, 1964) at DeGraif Memorial Hospital. A life long resident of Tonawanda, she was the wife of Reuben W. Stahl who died in 1979 and was a member of Salem United Church of Christ. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. LeRoy (Myra) Plant of No. Tona.; and Mrs. George (Doris) Heylmun of Katona, NY.; three sons Earl C. (Helen) Stahl of Tonawanda; Albert F. (Lorraine) Stahl of Sun City West, Arizona; and Reuben (Annette) Stahl of Sanborn, N.Y.; two sisters, Mrs. Edward (Emma) Jacobi of Williamsville and Mrs Charlotte Zipp of Tonawanda, one Brother Albert Luchterhand of Tona. 8 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren. Friends may call Monday only from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Inc. Morgan and William Sts. Tonawanda where services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday by the Rev. Richard H. Trump. Burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Salem United Church of Christ | LUCHTERHAND, Anna H (I75190)
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| 21968 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/10/1986 WASIECZKO . Leocadia (Lil) (nee Broniszewski) Wasiecsko, 64, of North Tonawanda, Monday (September 8,1986) at the Schofield Residence after a lengthy illness. A lifelong resident of North Tonawanda, Mrs. Wasiecsko was a parishoner of St. Josephs Church. Wife of the late Roman (Ray) Wasieczko; dearest mother of Paul (Paula), Mrs. Thomas (Theresa) Karkau, George (Debbie) and Mrs. Steven (Ann) Heuer; proud grandmother of Stacey Wasieczko, Sandra and Andrew Karkau; beloved daughter of Mrs. Bessie (nee Gawrychowski) and the late Andrew Broniszewski; dear sister of Mrs. Edward (Vera) Wojnarowski, Mrs. Leonard (Josephine) Wokoske, Mrs. Joseph (Stella) Osypiewski, Mrs. Stanley (Helen) Kastelan and Walter (Gail) Broniszewski; also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will be present to receive relatives and friends this evening 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Saber-Skomski Funeral Home, 549 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Josephs R.C. Church at 9:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Catholic Wake Services will be held on Wednesday evening at 7:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders in memory of Leocadia Wasieczko. | BRONISZEWSKI, Leocadia (Lillian) (I94000)
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| 21969 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/11/1934 Mrs. M. Winiatowski of 596 Oli- ver street announces the engage- ment of her sister, Philomena H. Budnick to Mr. William Scharlau. Jr.. of 787 Payne avenue. The wed- ding will take place in the near future. | Family: SCHARLAU, William Carl Jr / BUDNIK, Phyllis (Philomena) (F67720)
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| 21970 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/11/1937 This evening, Miss Mary Foss and Miss Genevieve Nichols will entertain at a linen shower at the home of the latter, in honor of Miss Jean Tothill, whose marriage to Charles F. Ackerson of Niagara Falls will take place October 2nd. ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 10/4/1937 The marriage of Miss Jean Louise Tothill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Martin Tothill of i^ederieka street, to Charles Frederick Ackerson, son of Judge and Mrs. Fred Morris Ackerson of McKoon avenue, Niagara Falls was solemnised at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, October 2, at the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. William H. Shaw and Mr. Shaw, 206 Lexington avenue, Buffalo. The Rev. David Maclnnes, pastor of the Lafayette Presbyterian church, performed the ceremony, which took place in front of the fireplace, which was banked with ferns, palms and salmon colored gladiolias in large urns. The rooms throughout the house were decorated with various colored chrysanthemums and other fall flowers. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of wine colored crepe, trimmed with gold and carried a sheath bouquet of bronze chrysanthemums. The bride's mother was attired in a gown of mahogany crepe with brown accessories and wore a corsage of yellow roses. The groom's mother wore a royal blue crepe gown with a corsage of gardenias. A reception and tea for fifty guests followed the ceremony. The buffet tea table was covered with a lace cloth and centered with a bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums in a silver bowl, flanked by tall yellow tapers in silver candelabra. Miss Emily Tothill, sister of the bride and Miss Mary Ackerson, sister of the groom, presided at the urns. Guests were present from Albany, Syracuse, Olean, Gasport, Lockport, Niagara Falls, Buffalo and the Tonawandas. After a wedding trip to Lake Luzerne, in the Adirondack mountains, Mr. and Mrs. Ackerson will be at home in 147 Falconer street, North Tonawanda. | Family: ACKERSON, Charles Frederick / TOTHILL, Jean Louise (F38957)
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| 21971 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/11/1950 Willis J. Aachenbach of 1727 Linden Ave. died yesterday in his home. Husband of the late Margaret McDonald Aschenbach, Mr. Aschenbach was a member of the 30 year club of Buffalo Bolt Company and of the Mutual Benefit Association. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. James A. Dowd and Mrs. Emmett M. Levi and two brothers, Lewis J. and Norman G. Aschenbach. Services will be tomorrow at 9 a.m. in the residence and at 9:30 a.m. in St. Christopher's Shrine. Friends are invited to attend. | ASCHENBACH, Willis Jay (I77583)
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| 21972 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/11/1952 DREWES - William T. Drewes, 61, died suddenly Wednesday, Sept. 10, 1952 in his home at 228 Lind- say Place, North Tonawanda. A lifelong resident, he was employed as a chief draftsman for the past 43 years by the Buffalo Pumps, Inc. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Tonawanda Post No. 264 American Legion Co- lumbia Hook and Ladder No. 1, North Tonawanda Firemen's Ben- volent Association. A World War I Veteran he served in the U.S. Ma- rine Corps and was wounded at Chateau Thierry. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Allen Drewes; two brothers, Christ of Dunkirk, Louis of North Tonawanda; four sisters, Mrs. Albert T. Schroeder of North Tonawanda, Mrs. Helena Patterson of North Tonawand,a Mrs. Frank Perkins of Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. John Malloy of Buf- falo. Funeral services will be Sat- urday at 2 p.m. in the Wattengel Funeral Home, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, the Rev. Her- mann B. Miller officiating. Burial will be in St. Matthews Cemetery. | DREWES, William T (I113892)
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| 21973 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/11/1964 BATT - Charles X. Batt Jr., 59, of 30 Monroe St., North Tonawanda, died in his home Thursday (Sept. 10, 1964) after a long illness. He was a life-long resident of North Tonawanda and a member of the Active Hose Company No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Bernadine C. (nee Fitzgerald) Batt; his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Charles X. Batt Sr. of North Tonawanda r one brother, Albert A. Batt of Syracuse, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Hamp Funeral Home Inc., Adam - Seymour Streets, Tonawanda, where prayers will be said at 9 Monday morning, followed by a Requiem High Mass at 9:30 in Ascension Church. The Rev. Francis J. Hunt will officiate. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery The family will be present from 2 to 15 and 7 to 9 p.m. | BATT, Charles X (I127121)
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| 21974 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/11/1972 BEHM - Wilbur A. Behm. 66, of 52 State St.. Tonawanda. entered into rest on Saturday (Sept. 9. 1972) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital A lifelong resident of the Tonawandas, Mr Behm was a retired employe of Fowler Electric Co Beloved husband of Helen C. (Sterz) Behm; brother of Mrs Stanley (Ella) Urlin of Hamilton, Ont. Friends may call, at their convenience at the Creasey Memorial Chapel. Inc.. 138 Delaware St., Tonawanda where services will be conducted Tuesdav at 130 p.m., the Rev. Karl H.A. Rest will officiate. Interment in White Chapel Memorial Park. | BEHM, Wilbur A (I132179)
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| 21975 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/11/1980 Miss Kathleen R. Pettit became the bride of Peter J. Bukoskey at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 1980 in St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church. North Tona- wanda. The Rev. Thomas K. Spahn performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack K. Pettit of 28 E. Felton St., North Tonawanda. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bukoskey of North Tonawanda are parents of the bride- groom. Roseann Kudla was maid of honor. Emily Jane Penfold was flow- er girl. Thomas Gardiner served as best man. Ushers were Brian Pet- tit and Tim Gillotte were ushers. Craig Fetterman was ring bearer. A wedding dinner was served at the church hall with a reception later in the home of the bride's parents. After a honeymoon in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, the newlyweds are at home in North Tonawanda | Family: PETTIT, Jack Kenneth / PROEFROCK, Dorothy V (F20068)
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| 21976 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/12/1927 Albert C. Awaldt, 44 years old, 297 Main street, yesterday morning succumbed to a lingering illness. He was engaged in the manufacture of birch beer. He was a member of the local aerie of Eagles and the Na- tional Hose company and Lodge No 32 of the Woodmen of the World. Buffalo. With the exception of two years spent in Buffalo, Mr. Awaldt had re- sided in Tonawanda since he was six years old, coming here from Ger- many. He is survived by a wife, Viola; a son, Maynard; three daugh- ters, Mrs. Otto Boehnke and the Mis- ses Pearl and Alberta Awaldt; three grandsons, a father, Charles Awaldt; four sisters, Mrs. Fred Newman, Mrs. Daniel Phillips, Mrs. Charles Edin and Miss Anna Durwald, and a broth- er, William Durwald. The funeral will be held Wednes- day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the residence. Rev. Andrew Hils of the Salem church will conduct the services and interment will be at Elmlawn. | AWALDT, Albert C (I119670)
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| 21977 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/12/1935 Herman Boehnke, 69 years old, died this morning at his home, 23 Maple street. Born in Germany, he had resided in Tonawanda for the last 44 years. He was a member of the Salem Evangelical church. Sur- viving are a wife, Johanna; five sons Charles, Otto, Walter and Bernardt, Tonawanda, and Henry, Detroit; two daughters, Mrs. Paul Bush, Detroit, and Mrs. Robert Sparks, Tonawanda, and 12 grand- children. Funeral will be held Sat- urday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the residence. Rev. Walter F. Hetzel will officiate Burial will be in Salem cemetery. | BOEHNKE, Herman (I154543)
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| 21978 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/12/1944 Charles L. Hover, 55, of 140 Pine street, died yesterday In the Veterans' hospital. New York City. A lifelong resident of the Tonawandas, he was a World War I veteran, a member of Tonawandas Aerie, No. 1411; the Eldredge Bicycle club and Friedens Evangelical and Reformed church. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth, nee Becker; three brothers, Edward and Benjamin of North Tonawanda and Henry of Jamestown, and two sisters, Mrs. Herbert Brown of North Tonawanda and Mrs. Frank Demarest of Jamestown. Rites will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence. The Rev. Theodore Mayer will officiate. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Park. | HOYER, Charles L (I130658)
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| 21979 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/12/1947 The marriage of Miss Leona Belling to Mr. John W. Ohlrich of 415 Young street was announced today by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl H. Belling of Benton street. The ceremony was held August 9, in St Martin's Lutheran Church. Attendants for the bride were Miss Margaret Ohlrich, Miss Gertrude Ewald and Mrs. Paul Forth. Calvin Muck attended the bridegroom as best man, and the ushers were Clarence Hemple and Edwin Muck. A reception was held in the home of the bride. After returning from Washington, D. C, Mr. and Mrs. Ohlrich are making their home in 23 Hill street. ALSO North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 5/22/1947 Mr and Mrs. Carl H. Belling of 16 Benton street announce the engagement of their daughter, Leona E. to John W. Ohlrich of 415 Young street, son of Mrs. Ellen Ohlrich. The wedding will take place August 9. | Family: OHLRICH, John W / BELLING, Leona (F47920)
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| 21980 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/12/1986 Mrs. Robert D. Phelps of North Tonawanda. and Kenneth J. Kirisits of Kenmore, announce the engagement of their daughter. Kathleen Marie Kirisits, to Frederick Eugene Zacher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth H. Zacher of North Tonawanda. The future bride, a graduate of North Tonawanda High School, attended Niagara County Community College. Her fiance is a graduate of North Tonawanda High School. A Nov. 8 wedding is planned. | Family: ZACHER, Frederick Eugene / KIRISITS, Kathleen Marie (F16219)
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| 21981 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/13/1930 Stricken with paralysis a week ago, Mrs. Mary Netter, 73 years old, wife of the late John Better, a former Tonawanda official died late last night at her home, 187 Adam street. She was born in Cheektowaga. For the past 60 years she had been a resident of Tonawanda. She was a member of the Altar and Rosary societies of the St. Francis church. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Joseph LaTour, Tonawanda. and Sister Mary Magdalen, Lowell, Mass.; four son?, Joseph, Martin. Frank and John Netter; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Rathgeber and Miss Rose Batt, and five brothers, William, Frank, Edward and Charles Batt, all of the Tonawandas, and Casper Batt, Cleveland. The funeral will be held Tues- day morning at 8:30 o'clock from the residence and half an hour later at the St. Francis church. The Very Rev. John A. Weisman- tel will officiate and interment will be in the St. Francis Cere- tery. | BATT, Mary (I127144)
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| 21982 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/13/1950 White gladioli, palms and an aisle of candles in St. Martin's Lutheran Church, at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9, formed the background for the marriage of Miss Carol Berner. and Mr. Harold Gebhardt. Jr. Rev. Theophilus Ber- ner, father of the bride, officiated at a candlelight ceremony. The bride wore an organdy gown over taffeta with roll collar, deep v-neckline. long pointed sleeves and full skirt over a hoop forming a long train. Her veil of illusion, scalloped at the edges, was held with a crocheted crown. She carried a bouquet of white roses and pompons. Miss Phyllis Berner, bride's sister and maid-of-honor chose a gown of pink organdy over taffeta fashioned like that of the bride. She wore matching mitts and hat. Miss Jean Gebhardt, sister of the groom, and Mrs. Gloria Hyleman, bridal attendants, were attired in yellow and blue organdy gowns over taffeta. All carried bouquets of roses, pompons, larkspur and rubrum lilies. Sally Huber. flower girl for her aunt, wore white organdy over green, with mitts to match, and carried a basket of flowers. Mr. Clark Schoonover was beet man and the ushers were Mr. Dexter Rosokoff and Mr. Glenn , Newell. The bride's mother favored a navy blue dress and the bridegroom's mother chose a burgundy crepe dress. Both wore corsages of roses and pompom. During the ceremony, Mrs. Ada Prohaska, accompanied Mr. Eugene Thiele, who sang "Because" and "The Lord's Pray- er" After the reception which was held in the church parish hall, the couple left for a trip to the Adirondacks and New York City. They will be at home in 100 Falls Blvd. after Sept. 18. | Family: GEBHARDT, Harold / BERNER, Carol (F17781)
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| 21983 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/13/1963 Charles Benzino, 58, of 37 Carney St, Tonawanda, died today at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after he was stricken at his home with an apparent heart attack. The first aid squad of the Fire Department was called at 5:06 ajn. and gave him oxygen before be was takes to the hospital where be died at 5:30 a.m. Roth Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements ALSO Niagara Gazette TONAWANDA-*Charles-P; Benzino, 58, of 37 Carney St., died Friday (Septals, 1963) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born in Buffalo, he lived in this city for the last 49 years and was employed by the DuPont Co. at Niagara Falls for 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elsie (Martens) Benzino; three daughters, Mrs. Chester S c h u l t z , ' and Mrs. John Creighton, both of California, and Miss Linda Benzino, at home; a son William Benzino, North Tonawanda; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Leber, Buffalo, Mrs. Margaret Benzino, this city, and Mrs. Milton S h e 11 e r, Hamburg; three brothers, Clarence Benzino and Clyde Cain, both of this city, .and Christ Joclyn, Buffalo; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Roth Funeral Home by the Rev. Frank Schwarz. Burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. | BENZINO, Charles Peter (I138052)
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| 21984 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/13/1972 BRANT - Ross O. Brant of 450 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, Friday (Sept. 8, 1972) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Burial Monday, Sept. 11 at Shannonville, Ontario | BRANT, Ross O (I166455)
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| 21985 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/13/1976 CAMERON - Charles Cameron, Saturday (Sept. 11, 1976). Born in Scotland, Mr. Cameron was a former resident of Medina, N.Y., and had r e s i d e d in North Tonawanda the past two years. He is survived by his wife, Isabella (nee Allen) Cameron: one daughter, Mrs. May Benthin of North Tonawanda; two grandchildren, Howard (Betty) Benthin and Mrs. Edward (Mary Jane) Fusco, both of North Tonawanda; seven greatgrandchildren; one g r e a t - g r e a t - granddaughter and two brothers in Scotland. Funeral services were conducted this morning Monday (Sept. 13th) at 11 a.m., from the Larango- Pawenski Funeral Home, 652 Oliver St., (cor. 5th Ave.) North Tonawanda. Interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Medina, N.Y. | CAMERON, Charles W (I137421)
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| 21986 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/13/1986 STRECK - Kenneth T. Streck, 42, of North Tonawanda, unexpectedly Friday, Sept. 12, 1986 at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. A lifelong resident of North Tonawanda, Mr. Streck was an employee of Battenfeld Grease and Oil Corp. and was an Army veteran. Beloved husband of Beverly (nee Davis) Streck; dearest father of Kenneth T. Streck Jr. of Tenn. Beloved son of Mrs. Kathyrn (nee Coughlin) Dorval and the late Michael Streck; dear brother of Richard (Connie) Streck, James Proefrock, Mrs. Richard (Patricia) Fox, Mrs. Michael (Sherry) Meindl, Roy (Sue) Proefrock and the late Michael Streck Jr.; son-in-law of John and Mary Toman. Also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will be present to receive relatives and friends SUNDAY only 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Saber-Skomski Funeral Home, 549 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, where funeral services will be held on Monday at 8:45 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church at 9:15 a.m. Flowers gratefully declined. | STRECK, Kenneth Thomas (I107271)
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| 21987 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/13/1986 WESTPHAL - Juliana E. (nee Ullrich) Westphal, 80, of Tonawanda, Sunday, (September 14, 1986) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. A native of Tonawanda, she was the sister of the late Eleanor Wein. Mrs. Westphal had been employed as cafeteria manager at Tonawanda Senior High Schoool for 15 years retiring in 1974. She was a member of Salem United Church of Christ where she served on many committees, past president of the Salem League and the Women's Guild, Sunday School teacher for more than 25 years, a member of the Philathea Class for 65 years and a 60 year member of Sirius Chapter 301 OES. She is survived by her husband, Clifford S. Westphal; a daughter, Mrs. Gordon H. (Diane) Beebe of Fairport, NY and two grandchildren Kevin D. Beebe and Beth Ann Beebe, also of Fairport, NY; two sisters, Mrs. Harold (Electa) Wolter of Medina, NY and Mrs. Thomas J. (Orma Mae) Lee of Terry Miss.; also survived by several nieces, nephews and grandnieces and nephews. Friends may call TUESDAY ONLY 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at John O. Roth Funeral Home Inc., Morgan and William' Streets, Tonawanda. Funeral services will be held at Salem United Church of Christ Wednesday, September 17 at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Richard H. Trump will officiate. Burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. If desired memorial contributions may be made to Salem United Church of Christ. | ULLRICH, Juliana Elizabeth (I98527)
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| 21988 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/14/1945 Before an altar, lighted with candles, and banked with palms white astors and baskets of gladioli, Miss Frances Cindrich of Pekin, N. Y., and Rollin C. Broeker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Broeker, of Ward road. North Tonawanda, were united in marriage on September 1 in St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church at St. Johnsburg. Rev. W. J. Thiemecke performed the double ring ceremony. Mrs, W. J. Thiemecke played the wedding music and sang "I Love You Truly" and "O Promise Me". The bride wore a wedding gown of white net fashioned with tight bodice the yoke outlined with lace ruffles, long fitted sleeves extending over the wrists, and tiny buttons extending/down the back to below the waistline, and full skirt, finished with a wide lace ruffle extending into a long train. A full length veil fell from a Juliet cap of orange blossoms. She carried white astors and bridal wreath centered with a corsage of gardenias and wore a three strand pearl necklace and bracelet, the gift of the groom. Miss Dallas Broeker, sister of the groom, as maid of honor, wore a powder blue net gown with sweetheart neckline puffed sleeves and peplum edged with pink grosgrain ribbon over the full skirt. She wore a Dutch cap and elbow length gloves of pink net, and carried an arm bouquet of pink astors and blue delphinium tied with pink net ribbon. Bridesmaids, Mrs. Lottie Noworyta and the bride's sisters Mrs. Elwin Behnke and Miss Helen Cindrich, wore identically styled gowns of neon chiffon, two in pink and one in blue, with con- trasting Dutch caps and goves and carried arm bouquets of blue delphinium and pink astors. Miss Mildred Cindrich, another sister, wore a gown of yellow net, with matching cap and gloves and car- ried orchid astors and white del- phinium tied with orchid net rib- bon. John Cindrich, brothher of the bride, was the groom's best man and the ushers were Elwin Behnke, Haroldl Sitzman, Edward Schimschack and William Stress- burg. Mrs.. Cindrich, the bride's moth- er and Mrs. Broeker,, mother of the groom, both chose costumes of black and white and wore cor- sages of red roses. The wedding dinner for the im- mediate family was served at the St. Johnsburg Fire Hall at 6 p m. The bride's table was decor- ated with flowers and centered with a three tier wedding cake, topped with a miniature bride and groom. About 200 guests attended the reception which followed. Among the out of town guests were Mr. and Mr. Paul Verko- vich of Cleveland, Ohio, Donald Broeker of Detroit, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sniff of Gains- ville, N.Y. and others from Lewiston, Buffalo,, Niagara Falls, Lockport and Kenmore. After a wedding trip to Tor- onto, Mr. and Mrs. Broeker will make their home in 646 Ninety First street, Niagara Falls,, N.Y. | Family: BROEKER, Rollin C / CINDRICH, Frances (F23621)
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| 21989 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/14/1949 Mrs. Anna L. Lorenz, 81, nee Sahr, died this morning in the Vona Nursing Home; after a long illness. Born in the Town of Wheatfield, Mrs. Vona (sic) had lived in North Tonawanda most of her life. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and of the Ladies Aid of the church. She is survived by her son, Arthur; a sister, Mrs. Sophia DalL Youngstown; two brothers, Benjamin and Edwin Sahr of North Tonawanda. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p. m. in the home of her son in 560 Falls Blvd. Rev. Paul Gassman will officiate. Interment will be in St. Paul's cemetery. | SAHR, Anna Louise (I62646)
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| 21990 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/14/1970 Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow for Ralph H. Ahrens, 33, of 721 Deerfield Drive, North Tonawanda, who died Saturday after his car struck a utility pole in Tonawanda. The services will be at Carlton A. Ullrich Funeral Home. 3272 Bailey Ave., Buffalo. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Bielefeld Ahrens, a daughter, Cheryl Ann; two sons, David C. and Gregory J.; his mother, Mrs. Clara Huber Ahrens; a sister, Mrs. John Lenore Friedhaber, and a brother. John L. Ahrens. Police speculated that Mr. Ahrens might have suffered a stroke while driving and lost control of his car. He was pronounced dead at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Niagara County Coroner William Brunner said his investigation has ruled out the belief that Mr. Ahrens might have suffered a stroke before the crash. Mr. Brunner said it is believed that the driver may have fallen asleep. Cause of death was listed as a crushed chest and internal injuries. Mr. Brunner said. The accident occurred at about 7:25 a.m. while Mr. Ahrens was returning from work at the Chevrolet plant in the Town of Tonawanda. His car crashed into the pole at Niagara and Kohler Streets. Mr. Ahrens was a member of the Local 774. UAW. at the plant, where he was employed as a journeyman electrician. | AHRENS, Ralph H (I96648)
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| 21991 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/14/1971 BERHALTER - Cory Francis Berhalter, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James P. Berhalter of 69 Ilion St., Tonawanda, Saturday (Sept. 11, 1971) at Children's Hospital. Also survived by a brother, James Paul Jr., and a sister, Jenine Marie Berhalter; his grandparents, Mrs. Cornelius P. Koelemeyer of Buffalo and Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Berhalter of North Tonawanda. Services were conducted at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Morgan and William Sts., Tonawanda at 11 a.m. today by the Rev. Raymond Mahar. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. | BERHALTER, Cory Francis (I140780)
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| 21992 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/14/1973 PAPOI - Steven Papoi. 64. in Palo Alto. Calif.. Thursday (Sept 13. 1973) after a long illness. Beloved father of Steven Papoi. Lawrence (Karleeni Papoi. Mrs. Richard (Joan) Braeges. all of Tonawanda. and Mrs. Jack (Mary) Syposs of the Town of Tonawanda; brother of Joseph and John Papoi. both of North Tonawanda. Frank Papoi of Alhambra. Calif., Mrs. Rose Netter and Miss Elizabeth Papoi, both of North Tonawanda: grandfather of 10 grandchildren and uncle of several nieces and nephews. Friends received bv the family SATURDAY' and SUNDAY from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson St., North Tonawanda, where prayers will be said Monday, Sept. 17th at 9 a.m., followed by a Mass of the Resurrection at 9:30 a.m., from Ascension Church. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. | PAPOI, Steven (I85832)
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| 21993 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/14/1981 BALL - Joseph G. Ball of North Tonawanda, suddenly Friday (Sept. 11, 1981). Mr. Ball resided in North Tonawanda for most of his life, he served on many boats on the Great Lakes and was a retired Captain from Niagara Mohawk Corp. Beloved husband of Vict o r i a ( C h r i s ) (nee Vitovitch)Ball. Private funeral services were held this morning from the Saber-Skomski Funeral Home, 549 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Joseph's Church. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. | BALL, Joseph G (I122307)
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| 21994 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/14/1981 HOLLAND Margaret i nee Breitenbach) Holland, 76, of Williamsville, Friday (Sept. 11, 1981) after a long illness A resident of North Tonawanda for the greater part of her life, Mrs. Holland was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ She is survived by her husband, Raymond F. Holland; two daughters, Mrs. Francis (Peggy) Karekefi of Stamford", Conn , and Mrs. Daniel ( A n n ) S u l l i v a n of Northfield, Minn.; two sons, William (Frances) Holland of Alexandria, Va., and Roger (Jean) Holland of Philadelphia, Pa.; two b r o t h e r s , W i l l i am Breitenbach and Edward Breitenbach; two sisters, Mrs Arnold (Bertha) Zimmerman and Mrs. Louise Schwagler, all of the Tonawandas, also surviving are ten grandchildren and many nieces and nephews Funeral services were held at 11 am. today at the Hamp Funeral Home, Inc , Adam and Seymour Sts., Tonawanda, the Rev. Dr. Paul Hitter officiated. Interment at Friedens Cemetery In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Arthritis Foundation are preferred by the family. | BREITENBACH, Margaret (I101812)
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| 21995 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/14/1981 ZUCH - Irvin G. Zuch, 64, of North Tonawanda, suddenly Sunday (September 13, 1981) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Mr. Zuch was a lifelong resident of No. Tona., a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, former employee of Na tional Grinding Wheel retiring in June after twenty- two years service He is survived by his wife Amanda (nee Otto); two sons, Terry M. Zuch of Gaithersburg, Maryland and Timothy M. (Brenda) Zuch, Napolean, Ohio; four daughters, Mrs. Richard A. (Susan) Meyer of No. Tona , Mrs. Robert (Judith) Jagow, Town of Wheatfield, Miss Melissa E. Zuch of Kenmore and Mrs. Raymond (Anne) Soro of Niagara Falls, NY.; three grandchildren Matthew Meyer and Erin , and Sean Jagow Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd this evening from 7 to 9 and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Services will be held in St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Wednesday at 11 a.m., the Rev. A.W. Moldenhauer will officiate. Interment in St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to St. Matthew Special School Fund. (14-15) | ZUCH, Irvin George (I63849)
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| 21996 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/15/1913 Miss Ida H. Winter, 32 years old, a well-known resident of the Tonawandas, died at the home of. her father, Mr. Conrad Winter, of No. 456 Schenk street last night. She was born in North Tonawanda and had lived'here jail her life. Besides her father, three sisters, Mrs. Ellis Searing, and the Misses Emma and Marietta Winter and two brothers, Benjamin Winter of North Tonawanda and Henry Winter of Tonawanda, survive. Funeral announcement will be made later. | WINTER, Ida H (I94934)
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| 21997 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/15/1914 Mrs. Charles Wolgast of Getzville died at her home yesterday morning after a lingering illness. The funeral will be held from the late home on Wednesday afternoon. Burial will he made at Getzville. | Augusta (I98246)
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| 21998 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/15/1942 Glenn A. Rech, 51, a lifelong resident of the Tonawandas, died this morning at his home, 98 Elmwood Park, East. He leaves his wife, Genevieve, nee Woods, and two sons, William A. and Richard W. of Tonawanda. Rites will be held Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the residence. The Rev. Joe B. Maffett will officiate. Burial will be in Elmlawn. | RECH, Glenn A (I99134)
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| 21999 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/15/1942 BRUNING-ZIEHM-Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ziehm of 28 Keil street announce the engagement of their daughter, Janice Helena, to Eric E. Bruning, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bruning of 1288 Sherwood avenue. NOTHING FOUND THAT THEY ACTUALLY MARRIED | Family: BRUNING, Eric E / ZIEHM, Janice Helena (F65152)
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| 22000 | North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/15/1945 A pretty wedding was solemnized Saturday morning, September 1 at 11 a. m. in St Francis of Assisi rectory, when Miss Bernice Bacon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Bacon, Sr., of 96 Scott street became of bride of Duane Townsend, son of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Townsend, Sr., of 80 Elm street. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Weismantel officiated at the double ring ceremony. Miss Jeannine Johns sang the "Ave Maria" accompanied by Mrs. William Bacon at the piano. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white faille fashioned in princess style with long fitted sleeves pointed over the wrists. Her fingertip veil fell from a heart-shaped tiara of net. She wore a single strand of pearls, the gift of the groom and carried a bouquet of white carnations, baby breath and gardenias. Mrs. Virginia Ostwald, matron of honor, wore a light blue net gown, with fitted bodice, and full skirt and carried pink carnations and white baby breath tied with blue ribbon. Pre-nuptial showers for the bride were given by Mrs. Frank Townsend, Mrs. Virginia Ostwald, Mrs. LeRoy Townsend, Sr., and Mrs. Robert Goltz, Mrs. Doris Doel and Mrs. Arthur Vigrass. Mr. and Mrs. Townsend are now at home at 57 A-Courtside Drive, North Tonawanda, after a brief trip to the Adirondack Mountains. | Family: TOWNSEND, Duane A / BACON, Bernice Ann (F38634)
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